Papertrey Pals Challenge #2

Our second Papertrey Pals challenge has been issued.  Liz D issued a ValenPallenge - we were to create any project that incorporated Valentine's & Sewing.  I love the look of sewing on cards but don't have a machine.  Instead,  I pierced the paper to make faux stitching.  This card was made for my DH.

First,  I embossed the background in a flourish pattern.  The heart is a glitter cardstock that is off set with a hand made black paper.  I peirced the flourish in red to expose the more mustard cardstock underneath. On the inside, to hide the stitching, I tore the black paper to create a jagged edge and then covered it with a torn strip of red.

Thanks for stopping by~ MamaReebs

Stamps: Papertrey Ink Signature Greeting, Unknown Flourish
Ink: Versamark, Versafine Black,  SU More Mustard
Paper: SU More Mustard, Real Red   Glitter Pack Gold
Tools:  Marvy Heart Punch,  `a la mode Sparkle Embossing Powder

Happily Ever Crafter #3 & Papertrey Feb Count Down Day 13

Hi all!  Today was a fun crafting day.  I had a Guest Star Stamper in my "studio" - my darling daughter!  She chose the theme, punched, cut, colored and sparkled.  We made a tag team card that does double duty on two challenges. 

Our first challenge comes from Ted at Happily Ever Crafter.  We were to create a project using only shades of green.  This was more difficult then I thought it would be but fun at the same time.  Especially since green is my favorite color!

The inside of this card fulfills the contest requirements for the Papertrey Ink anniversary countdown embellishment contest.  Nicole challenged us to design our own floral embellishments (not sure if clovers count as floral but I let my daughter pick so we went with it!).  After the embellishments were made, we created a card using it AND one acetate sheet of 4-6 of the embellishments to send to/share with a special stamping friend!  This was such a fun card to make and I would never have thought make a gift out of my card.

Thanks for stopping by ~ MamaReebs

Paper:  SU Green Galore, dark green unknown
Tools:  Spellbinders small circles, Marvy heart punch, Martha scallop
Ink: SU Green Galore
Markers: SU Green Galore, Garden Green   Sakura Gelly Roll Clear Star
Stamps: Studio G
Buttons: Papertrey Ink Holiday Mix

PTI day 7 contest

Papertrey Ink is having their 3rd Anniversary countdown which is full of contests and GREAT prizes. Today they are the sponsoring the sketch at CPS and all participants are challenged to use the layout to create a project. I decided to work on a Birthday card for my daughter to use for her bff. I got the Birthday graphic from Beth Siaika at Freckled and Fun. It is whimsical and just what I was looking for. I used stickles around the outside edge and a gelly roll pen to add sparkle to the candle. Hope you all enjoy looking.

Thanks for stopping by ~ MamaReebs

Supplies: Birthday wishes grafic - Beth Silaika
Paper: Glitter Mat Stack, Heidi Grace flocked add-on's, solid paper unkown
Stamps: Su Itty Bitty
Accessories: Spellbinder Label 1, Stickles, Sakura gelly roll pen, SU markers Regal Rose, Almost Amethyst

Papertrey Pals Challenge

Papertrey Pals challenge #1 is underway. Our mission is to create a paper project that incorporates the letters P.A.L in some form. The goal is to be creative - anything goes. For my submission I altered a metal stand from the dollar spot at Target. I covered the back with paper and then created elements that are held on with magnets. The letters were covered with paper glaze to give them some dimension and I added a little bling to the heart. I hope I have inspired you to be creative.

Thanks for stopping by ~ MamaReebs

Supplies ~
Stamps: PTI Borders & Corners Circle, Top Ten SU Tidy Alphabet
Paper: SU Sellabration patterned paper
Ink: SU Bashful Blue, Basic Brown
Tools: Spellbinder Small Scallop, Label 1 Aleen's Paper Glaze

Papertrey Blog Hop Total Package Challenge

Tonight I am participating in my first blog hop! The challenge is to create a card that is the total package - decorated inside, outside & even backside. My card is a "with sympathy" using my favorite (and first) Papertrey set. The sayings are lovely and perfect for the interior.

Thanks for hopping by ~ MamaReebs

Supplies ~
Paper: SU Certainly Celery, Almost Amethyst, Very Vanilla The Paper Co Glitter Pack
Ink: Versafine Black, Versamark, SU Certainly Celery, Sahara Sand Papertrey Ink Summer Sunrise
Stamps: Papertrey Ink With Sympathy Unknown Flourish

Valentine Teacher Gifts

Hi All! I spent some time this weekend getting ready for Valentine's Day. These clear boxes are recycled packaging from my Papertrey Ink stamp sets. They are approx. 6x6x1 with a fold down top. I have seen examples of these filled with peanut butter cups, kisses & nuggets. I found that they hold ten Nestle 100 Grand bars perfectly hence the "Thanks a million" sentiment. I think the teachers will get a kick out of the play on words. Each candy bar is wrapped with a simple 3 x 4 decorated piece of cardstock.

Hope these are an inspiration ~ MamaReebs

The kraft paper behind the candy is the back of packaging.


Stamps: Stampendous Love Buds, SU Happy Hearts, Papertrey Ink Teacher's Apple & Polka Dot Basics II
Ink: Versamark Dazzle & Versafine Black, SU Pretty in Pink, Riding Hood Red, Certainly Celery
Paper: Deja View Little Ones, The Paper Co. glitter pack, SU Pink Pirouette, Archiver Kraft & Red
Punch: EK Success - Dotted Wave Edger

Dentist Thank You

Last weekend my daughter has a small sled riding accident that required help from the dentist. He and his staff were Great! I on the other hand was a basket case. I created these cards for them. I hope they got a chuckle when they opened the mail.

Thanks for stopping by ~ MamaReebs




Supplies: EK Success stickers
SU Thank You
Stickles Star Dust
Martha Stewart Branch Punch