Tuesday, February 22, 2011

SCS SC320

Played along with SplitCoast's Sketch Challenge 320 this week:


Really liked this sketch - will most definitely be using it again!!!!!

Supplies used:
Stamp:  PWCO - Abgail C "Garden Fresh"
Cardstock:  Terracotta Tile, Dark Chocolate, Kraft (PTI)
Patterned Paper:  "Garden Variety" (Cosmo Cricket)
Tools:  Doily Lace Border Punch (Martha Stewart)
Image coloured with Copics
Miscellaneous:  Flowers (Prima), Buttons & Twine (PTI)

Saturday, February 19, 2011

PWCO Super Saturday!

Ever wondered how many cards you could get out of (2) 12 x 12 sheets of DP?  I did...










12 cards later, and every single piece of the DP used, I was about ready to fly to Edmonton to beg Peggy in person for a Zoie the Zebra die!!!  (LOL!)  I didn't add sentiments to any of them, because who knows what I'll use them for... since sentiments are quick to add, I've got most of the card done, and can pop on the appropriate verbage when the time comes!

Supplies Used:
DoodleBug Accent Papers:  Berry Pink & Pink Lemonade Plaid
DoodleBug Fancy Frills:  Strawberry Parfait
PWCO 'Zoie the Zebra'
Spellbinders 'Labels 4'
Cardstock:  PTI 'Raspberry Fizz', 'Stamper's Select White', 'Lemon Tart', 'Sweet Blush'
EK Success Border Punches:  Open Scallop, Deco Scallop
Doilies & Flowers from stash

Friday, February 18, 2011

PTI Sets for Sale!

Hiya!

I bought some PTI sets awhile back, from a charity sale.  I was expecting full sets, in good used condition, however was not impressed with what I received. 
 I didn't want to complain, though, since it had been for charity!

These sets retail for $24 new - after shipping, new labels & new cases, I wound up paying $20/set. 
I'm asking $15 per set + shipping, but am open to offers.

(Shipping will vary depending on how many sets you purchase. 
Canada Post or USPS will be used depending on YOUR location - whichever's cheaper!)

The sets:

Piece of Cake -
nothing missing -
needs a spa day.

*Sale Pending
Spiral Bouquet -
missing small triple leaf (see photo) -
needs a spa day.

Wise Owl -
missing one eyeball (see photo) -
needs of a spa day.

Garden of Life -
missing small flower centre, large leaf & straight stem (see photo) -
 needs a spa day.

Made of Snow -
missing all sentiments (3) and large tree (see photo) -
needs a spa day.
Email me at PinkStarCreations (at) hotmail (dot) com if you're interested!
Thanks!
Steph

Yay for Paint!

I was making a mess again last night.... a painty, glue-y, glittery one!  My inner child is a happy one today!  (My studio, however, may have a different opinion... LOL!)

 Supplies used:
Gauche Alchemy:  Ouchless Cardboard, Punchinella, Ledger Paper, Mod Podge


PaperTrey Ink:  PTI Star Trio Dies, Rick Rack Border Die, XL Rick Rack Die

Miscellaneous/From Stash:
5x7 Canvas
Folk Art Metallic Acrylic Paint
Liquitex Basics Irridescent Medium
Pink MicroBeads
Martha Stewart Crystal Superfine Glitter

Friday, February 11, 2011

PWCO New Release!

Hey y'all!

Have you been enjoying the hop so far?!   If you've gotten here via Carisa's blog, you're on the right track - but if you've just popped into my blog, you'll want to head back to the PWCO Blog to start things off so you won't miss a thing!

Alright - on to the crafty stuff!

Supplies Used:
Paper:  DoodleBug Sugar Plum Collection - Plum Passion
Stamp:  PWCO/Abigail C - Spring Swing
Image coloured with Copics
Miscellaneous:  Ribbon, Flowers, DoodleBug Sugar Coated Icon Stickers - Sugar Plum


Supplies Used:
Paper:  DoodleBug Tutti Fruitti Collection - Berry Blue
Stamp:  PWCO/Abigail C. - He Loves Me?
Image coloured with Copics
Miscellaneous:  Flowers, DoodleBug Fancy Frills - Tutti Fruitti

Supplies Used:
Paper:  DoodleBug Key Lime Collection - Nature Walk
Stamp:  PWCO/Abigail C. - Spring Blooms
Image coloured with Copics
Miscellaneous:  Ribbon

That's it from me, folks - now you can head back to the PWCO Blog & check out all the wheeling and dealing!  (And just in case you get lost along the way, the master hop list is below!)

PaperWorks Co. Blog – kick off…
Peggy
Bella
Kerri
Alice
Danielle
Cabio
Nicole
Carisa
Steph J  <--You are here! (Thanks!)
PaperWorks Co. Blog

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - Color Challenge #10

#10 (finally - lol) - Nichole Heady's Color Combo:  Melon Berry, Terracotta Tile, Kraft, Dark Chocolate

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: Melon Berry, Terracotta Tile, Kraft, Dark Chocolate (PTI)
Dies: Mat Stack 5, Mat Stack 2, Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle Collection, Cupcake Collection
Stamp Sets:  Cupcake Collection
Ink: Melon Berry, Terracotta Tile, Vintage Cream (PTI)

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - Color Challenge #9

#9 - Michelle Wooderson's Color Combo:  Aqua Mist, Sweet Blush, Harvest Gold, Simply Chartreuse


Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  Aqua Mist, Sweet Blush, Harvest Gold, Simply Chartreuse  (PTI)
Bittty Dots Patterned Paper
Dies: Mat Stack 5, Mat Stack 2, Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle Collection, Cupcake Collection
Stamp Sets: Cupcake Collection
Ink: Aqua Mist, Sweet Blush  (PTI)

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - Color Challenge #8

#8 - Melissa Phillips' Color Combo:  Hibiscus Burst, Sweet Blush, Ripe Avocado, Spring Moss

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: Hibiscus Burst, Sweet Blush, Ripe Avocado, Spring Moss  (PTI)
Dies: Mat Stack 5, Mat Stack 2, Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle Collection, Cupcake Collection
Stamp Sets: Cupcake Collection
Ink: Ripe Avocado, Sweet Blush, Hibiscus Burst  (PTI)

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - Color Challenge #7

#7 - Maile Belles' Color Combo:  Kraft, Fine Linen, Lavender Moon, Harvest Gold


Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  Kraft, Fine Linen, Lavender Moon, Harvest Gold(PTI)
Dies: Mat Stack 5, Mat Stack 2, Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle Collection, Cupcake Collection
Stamp Sets: Cupcake Collection
Ink:  Lavender Moon (PTI), Haystack (Palette)

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - Color Challenge #6

#6 - Lisa Johnson's Color Combo:  Pure Poppy, Spring Rain, Kraft, Vintage Cream


Supplies Used:

Cardstock: Pure Poppy, Spring Rain, Kraft, Vintage Cream (PTI)
Dies: Mat Stack 5, Mat Stack 2, Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle Collection, Cupcake Collection
Stamp Sets: Cupcake Collection
Ink: Spring Rain (PTI), Haystack (Palette)

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - Color Challenge #5

#5 - Jessica Witty's Color Combo:  Soft Stone, Summer Sunrise, Aqua Mist, Raspberry Fizz


Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  Soft Stone, Summer Sunrise, Aqua Mist, Raspberry Fizz (PTI)
Dies: Mat Stack 5, Mat Stack 2, Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle Collection, Cupcake Collection
Stamp Sets: Tiny Treats: Birthday, Cupcake Collection
Ink: Raspberry Fizz, Aqua Mist, Summer Sunrise (PTI), VersaMark

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - Color Challenge #4

#4 - Heather Nichols' Color Combo:  Ripe Avocado, Spring Rain, Dark Chocolate, Kraft


Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  Ripe Avocado, Spring Rain, Dark Chocolate, Kraft (PTI)
Dies: Mat Stack 5, Mat Stack 2, Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle Collection, Cupcake Collection
Stamp Sets: Cupcake Collection
Ink: Dark Chocolate, Ripe Avocado (PTI)

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - Color Challenge #3

#3 - Erin Lincoln's Color Combo:  Ripe Avocado, Ocean Tides, Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate


Supplies Used:

Cardstock: Ripe Avocado, Ocean Tides, Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate(PTI)
Bittty Dots Patterned Paper
Dies: Mat Stack 5, Mat Stack 2, Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle Collection, Cupcake Collection
Stamp Sets:  Cupcake Collection
Ink: Dark Chocolate, Ripe Avocado (PTI)

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - Color Challenge #2

#2 - Dawn McVey's Color Combo:  Raspberry Fizz, Pure Poppy, Hawaiian Shores, Dark Chocolate, Kraft


Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  Raspberry Fizz, Pure Poppy, Hawaiian Shores, Dark Chocolate, Kraft(PTI)
Bittty Dots Patterned Paper
Dies: Mat Stack 5, Mat Stack 2, Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle Collection, Cupcake Collection
Stamp Sets: Tiny Treats: Birthday, Cupcake Collection
Ink: Dark Chocolate (PTI), VersaMark

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - Color Challenge #1

More PTI Anniversary goodness.... a whole slew of Color Challenges... 10, to be exact.  Since nothing in the rules say your entries have to all be different designs, I kept it simple and stuck with the same layout, die cuts & stamp sets - and just switched up the colours accordingly.

Meet #1:
Betsy Veldman's Color Combo:
Scarlet Jewel, Hibiscus Burst, Harvest Gold, Rustic Cream

Supplies Used:
Cardstock:  Scarlet Jewel, Hibiscus Burst, Harvest Gold, Rustic Cream (PTI)
Distressed Dots Patterned Paper
Dies:  Mat Stack 5, Mat Stack 2, Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle Collection, Cupcake Collection
Stamp Sets:  Tiny Treats:  Birthday, Cupcake Collection
Ink:  Hibiscus Burst, Scarlect Jewel (PTI), VersaMark

PSA Essentials... Valentine's Gift Ideas!

Sorry, no photos here guys - they're on my other {sick-at-the-repair-shop} laptop.

Check out the PSA Stamp Camp blog today, though... I've got 3 Valentine gift ideas posted over there, and let me just say, the third one is my absolute fave... (Tic Tacs, in a super-cute, removable/refillable jacket... sentiment? 'I've got time to waste!'  Hilarious!)

When I have my other laptop back home again, I'll post some piccies here, with a few more details, for ya...

Laters!
Steph

Monday, February 7, 2011

PaperWorks Co - New Release!

Woo hoo - PWCO's got a new release coming up on Friday! 

There's a new artist, 6 new stamps being released (and one of each being given away!) and a super-fun blog hop lined up, beginning at 9AM MST, Friday, February 11!!!
See ya there!
Steph

Sunday, February 6, 2011

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - #8


Last, but not least, Entry #8 - Tiffany Pastor's Contribution:  Love how different her sets are from anything else carried at PTI.  They're often quite bold & fun - and very easy to adapt for both male and female applications!

Supplies Used:

PTI Tag Download (Printed on Red River Linen Paper)
PTI Dies: Limitless Layers 1.75" Circles, Mat Stack 3
PTI Cardstock:  Stamper's Select White, Pure Poppy, Sweet Blush
PTI Distressed Dots Patterned Paper
PTI Sweet Blush Satin Ribbon



PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - #7

Entry #7 - Nichole Heady's Contribution:  Love the colour combos Nichole comes up with... and love how simple it is to use her images!!!

Supplies Used:

PTI Tag Download (Printed on Red River Linen Paper)
PTI Dies: Limitless Layers 1.75" Circles, Victorian Lace Border
PTI Cardstock:  Aqua Mist, Ocean Tides, Hawaiian Shores
PTI Bitty Dots Patterned Paper
PTI Hawaiian Shores Ink

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - #6

Entry #6 - Melissa Bickford's Contribution:  It's too bad this isn't in a set! (yet?! *fingers crossed*)

Supplies Used:

PTI Tag Download (Printed on Red River Linen Paper)
PTI Dies: Limitless Layers 1.75" Circles, Victorian Lace Border (negative)
PTI Cardstock:  Rustic Cream, Hawaiian Shores, Raspberry Fizz
PTI Bitty Dots Patterned Paper
PTI Raspberry Fizz Ink

 

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - #5

Entry #5 - Maile Belles' Contribution:  Hehe, those pinwheels just make me smile.  SO excited about the sets she'll be releasing this year!  Super simple little card (2.5" x 4.25") - but I like how it turned out.  The image circle is popped up, so it's a little more interesting.  Thought these would be good if you were needing to mass produce for folks that'll most likely throw out whatever you've made (think: classrooms full of 6-year-olds...).

Supplies Used:

PTI Tag Download (Printed on Red River Linen Paper)
PTI Dies: Limitless Layers 1.75" Circles
PTI Cardstock:  Stamper's Select White, Ocean Tides, Harvest Gold

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - #4

Entry #4 - Lisa Johnson's Contribution:  LOVE this heart tag image... I had originally coloured the top half with R01 (matches Sweet Blush) but didn't like the outcome... so it became all red with little Raspberry Fizz accents!

Supplies Used:
PTI Tag Download (Printed on Red River Linen Paper)
PTI Dies:  Limitless Layers 1.75" Circles, Heart Prints
PTI Cardstock:  Stamper's Select White, Pure Poppy
PTI Patterned Paper:  Bitty Dots, Distressed Dots
PTI Felt:  Vintage Cream, Raspberry Fizz

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - #3

Entry #3 - Heather Nichols' Contribution - How perfectly spring-y!

Supplies Used:
PTI Tag Download (Printed on Red River Linen Paper)
PTI Dies: Limitless Layers 1.75" Circles, Medium Scallop Border
PTI Cardstock:  Simply Chartreuse, Spring Moss, Hibiscus Burst
PTI Bitty Dots Patterned Paper
PTI Hibiscus Burst Twill
PTI Fresh Snow Ink

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - #2

Entry #2 - Dawn McVey's Tag Contribution... (Hawaiian Shores + Harvest Gold = Deliciously Sunny!)

Supplies Used:
PTI Tag Download (Printed on Red River Linen Paper)
PTI Cardstock:  Rustic Cream, Hawaiian Shores, Harvest Gold
PTI Dies:  Limitless Layers 1.75" Circles, Limitless Layers 2.5" Circles, Jar Tag, Mat Stack 4, Double-Ended Banners, Large Scallop Border
PTI Stamps:  Background Basics Diamonds, Mega Mixed Messages
Miscellaneous:  PTI Harvest Gold Felt, Filligree Clear Embossing Powder, VersaMark Ink, PTI Fresh Snow Ink

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - #1


I'm playing along with the Anniversary Festivities over at PaperTrey Ink this week... Today's challenge was to use the free downloadable sheet of tags by the PTI Designers, for a shot at winning the experience of being able to design your own stamp set for PTI, to be released in May.

You can enter once per image, and I managed to use 8/9 - sorry Alli Miles (the tag she created had the prettiest flower on it, but I hated the way I coloured it, and then ran out of sunlight, so I decided to call it a day, since the photo would be extra-crappy in the end...)

This is Beth Silaika's contribution - it reads 'Once in a while, in the middle of an ordinary life/Life gives us a fairytale' - awwwwwww.......

Supplies used:
PTI Tag Download (Printed on Red River Linen Paper)
PTI 'In Bloom' Patterned Paper
PTI Cardstock - True Black, Raspberry Fizz
PTI Dies:  Limitless Layers 1-3/4" Circles, Mat Stack 1
PTI Woodgrain Impression Plate

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Hockey Zach?

Not really.... it started out that way, until I added long hair... now it's Hockey Zoe.  =)

Supplies used:
Stamp: Zach the Hockey Player
Dies: CuttleBug 2″ Die Sets – ‘Stars’
Paper: Echo Park ‘Little Girl’ Collection – “Jody’s Stripe” & “Laundry Lucy”
Ink: Memento ‘Tuxedo Black’, VersaMagic “Mango Madness” & “Pink Petunia”
Image coloured with Copics
Extras: DoodleBug ‘Shin-Dig Sugar Coated Alphabet Stickers – Tangerine’, Rhinestones from Stash, PaperTrey Ink Raspberry Fizz & Stamper’s Select White Cardstock, PTI Bitty Dots Patterned Paper, Ranger Glossy Accents

Friday, February 4, 2011

Blogging at Gauche Alchemy today...

Check out this mailbox:


No idea why this picture won't show up right-side-up... It's showing properly on the GA blog, though!

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

COPICS ARE BACK AT PWCO!!!!!!

Copics are back in stock at PaperWorks Co!!!!  

And just because Peggy's such a sweetheart, she's offering 5% off your Copic purchase - use code: 

'COPICFRENZY'

at checkout!  (Valid now until February 5, 2011!)

(And don't forget the 5% you already get back to your
Emergency Craft Fund
on all purchases, all the time!!!)