Make it Monday #166 - debossing stamped images

It's been a while since I took part in a MIM challenge but I was intrigued by Dawn's video this week - how to add texture without adding bulk by debossing an already stamped image. For this you really need stamps with coordinating dies.

When I started to look at my supplies, I realised I don't have that many coordinating sets - a lot of times I have either the stamps or dies but not both. But Birthday Style came to the rescue and here's what I came up with:

I really like the look and will be using it again. So useful given that I mail so many cards!


Supplies (PTI unless otherwise noted)
Paper - Summer Sunrise Pattern Pack; Crate Paper FleaMarket 6x6 pad
Stamps - Birthday Style 
Ink - hawaiian shores, aqua mist, hibiscus burst, raspberry fizz, summer sunrise; Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories - Birthday Style dies; Big Shot

MIM #150 window screen

Seems like it's ages since I took part in a PTI Make it Monday challenge. But I was inspired by Melissa Phillips' innovative window screen technique and decided to give it a go. You can check out the video here.

Here's what I came up with. It's a filler card for the Project Life album I'm doing for my niece (more on that later).

I enjoyed the die cutting so much, I decided to make another smaller filler card, this time with a sequin pocket behind it:

Supplies (PTI unless otherwise noted)
Paper - Maggie Holmes Flea Market PL kit, Crate Paper Flea Market 6x6; pure poppy, scarlet jewel, autumn rose, vellum card stock
Accessories - Wonderful Words love die, filigree border die, framed out #11 die, hexagon cover plate, sequins, sewing machine, Freckled Fawn wash tape

MIM #140 ink pad designs

Haven't taken part in a Papertrey MIM for a while, but Ashley's challenge to use ink pads direct to paper to make a background sounded like fun. You can check out the challenge here.

I'm visiting with my friend Pattie in Texas, so both of us decided to make a couple of projects. Here's the card I came up with:

Supplies (PTI unless otherwise noted)
Paper -  stamper's select white, purple and white from stash
Stamps - Through the Trees
Ink - Memento 
Accessories - foam tape

Marathon and MIM #88

Hope your Sunday is going well.  I spent mine completing my first marathon - woo hoo! A time of 4hrs 31 which was just 30 seconds off my goal time. Pretty pleased that I finished and enjoyed most of it.  The last few kilometres were hard work, but it was awesome to have so many from the running group either participating or supporting on the course. Next year my goal is to do the NY marathon - can't wait!

Since I was resting up yesterday in preparation for the big day, I managed to make a card for this week's Make it Monday over at PTI. The challenge was to use both positive and negative die cuts on a project. Here's one which features Beautiful Butterflies. Love that set!

Supplies