Thursday, June 24, 2010

June PTI Blog Hop!



June's challenge is to use your favorite PTI color combo! Well, here's mine: RIPE AVOCADO, SPRING MOSS, RASPBERRY FIZZ & HIBISCUS BURST!

Nichole asked participants to put their color combo up top on their post, in BOLD. I wish I knew how to make those color thingies--you know, like paint samples. You know, I'd happily take a class on computer design for papercrafting blogs. I'd like to know how to make other things too, like a badge, and a banner, and . . . well, I'll have to look into that. Anyway, here is my favorite PTI color combo. I really don't know why it's my favorite, except that it makes me happy to use it. Pink is my favorite color, and I do reach for green more than any other color (except maybe blue) when papercrafting. I needed a get well card, and since my June PTI goodies didn't arrive in time for me to play with them, (sad face), I decided on a favorite, Dawn's Scattered Showers. I stamped the raindrops with watermark ink on the Ripe Avocado cardstock and the paper pieced the umbrella and popped it up on a nestie. Some more patterned paper, a popped up sentiment, ribbon and dew drops--oh, and I used my 2-Way Glue Pen and added glitter to the outside edge of the circle. I also shaded the circle, but it seems to be really hard to see in my picture. This will go out today to hopefully cheer up a friend. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! *** Before I go I want to make an exciting (for me, at least!) announcement: On July 1st, I will be posting my first ever challenge! It will be a month-long card challenge and there will be TWO prizes! We're talking PTI gift certs, people! :-D So tune back in next Thursday for the details, I'd love to have you join in!

Supplies
Stamps: PTI--Scattered Showers & Scattered Showers Additions
Paper: PTI--Ripe Avocado, Spring Moss, Raspberry Fizz, Hibiscus Burst, SS White; pp--stash
Ink: Watermark; Versafine--Onyx Black
Embossing Powder: Ranger--Clear Fine Detail
Punches: EK Success border punch; Corner Chomper
Dies: Spellbinders
Ribbon: PTI--Hibiscus Burst
Dew Drops: Stamping Bella
Glitter: Prisma

57 comments:

Lorraine said...

I love this, Jill! Beautiful color combo & card! Great take on the challenge!

Taheerah said...

This is gorgeous Jill! Love the patterned paper you used - great way to add to your colour combo without being overwhelming!

Lindsay said...

Love that patterned paper! Great card!

Ted said...

Wonderful paper piecing, Jill! :) So cute!

Mariana said...

What a fun combo, love the card!

Bonita Rose said...

Love your card.. so happy and bright!

Marge said...

This is sure to brighten anyone "under the weather" -- what a great get well card!!!

Linda said...

This will bring a smile to anyone's face. Great colors, great job!

Unknown said...

Jill, the colors are my kind of colors, love the card!

Cathy Weber said...

The colors are so bright and I love how you made the umbrella follow the circular frame. It looks great.

Kerri said...

Oh I adore this!!! What a pretty color combo, and overall gorgeous card!!!

Kim Wilson said...

Sooo cute Jill! Perfect for summer!

Jen Carter said...

So pretty! Love the patterned umbrella!!

Kara said...

Love the paper peicing! Great patterned paper!
kara

Rebecca said...

Love it, its bright and cheery!

Terri said...

Nice color combo. love the PP you used on the card too.

Michelle (abzzymom) said...

What a fun card! I like pink too and I also find myself reaching for green often so I can totally relate to why these colors are so appealing to you. Great job on the challenge!

Anne B said...

So pretty - love the use of the patterned papeer too :)

Daniela F. said...

Very pretty! Just looking at that color combo and tropical PP just makes me happy :)

Karen H. said...

Love the card Jill! The pattern paper is awesome. What a great color combo - not something I would have thought of myself. TFS! And I can't wait to see your challenge for July.

Kay D said...

I love this- that umbrella couldn't be any prettier!

Mandy said...

This is such a pretty card, it would definitely put a smile on my face & cheer me up if I were ill.

Nerina said...

This is SUCH a pretty card! I love the way you've incorporated the DP and that little ribbon tag is a perfect accent! Gorgeous work!

Wendy Boudreau said...

This is absolutely stunning. I can't wait to see your upcoming challenge
Thanks for sharing,
Wendy

Stephanie said...

Your card is beautiful! I love the layout as well as the color combo :)

Kelly S. said...

This is like the PERFECT get well card! I love the raindrops on the Ripe Avocado and the gorgeous dp for the umbrella...super dee duper sweet!

Pam W. said...

Great card. Love the paper that you used for the paper piecing.

Andrea M said...

So pretty! Love the colors. Happy hopping!

Heather P. said...

This card is so fun and cheery!! LOVE it!

Anonymous said...

Great card. I need to add that set to my wish list.

Debbie Gaydos said...

This is such a fun card! Love it! Great color combo, for sure!

Victoria said...

So sweet and cheery! You did a great job!

Becky Carafa said...

What a bright, fun combo! Gorgeous card!

Elizabeth S. said...

Such a great color combo! This will definitely put a smile on someone's face.

Laurie said...

What a fun combo! I love it! The umbrella is too cute with the patterned paper!

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

Jill, this is gorgeous!Love your color combo!

Mindy said...

Beautiful color combo. Love how you cut the umbrella out of the patterned paper. So pretty!

Mary said...

What a great color combo! Love the springy feel to this card - lovely!

Suzanne said...

Oh my gosh this is adorable. I chose the same stamp set for this challenge, isn't it the BEST!

Anonymous said...

Such a beautiful card!! I love the color combo-so fresh and pretty.

Gayatri said...

I so so love the umbrella! and rain drops background.Lovely color combination Jill!

Antoinette Seminario-Skinner said...

What a fun card! Great paper piecing and color combination!

Karen C said...

How cheery! Sure to make anyone feel better!

Dr. Ivy said...

This color combo makes me happy as well. The recipient is sure to be cheered up by this card. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

What a cheerful card, Jill! Love it.

Amy Kolling said...

Your layout is fantastic as are your colors!! Love how you used the Scattered Showers!

Sue Lelli said...

Sure to make anyone feel better! Such cheerful colors!

Maureen said...

gorgeous...and love that dp :) YOu can't help but smile when looking at it :D

colleenk said...

I love the bright colors! I dont have scattered shwer additions, but I love how you made the background and now think I must get it! This card will definately cheer someone who's not feeling well!

Lee said...

Such a bright, cheerful colour combo. Will definitely lift someone's spirits.

Barbara said...

LOVE that color combo, and your card is gorgeous!

Pat said...

Great happy colors - they are sure to cheer up anyone. Love everything about this card.

Lori said...

Great bright and cheerful card!

Kim Wilson said...

Thank you for the sweet comment! If you ever get some free time I have weekly challenges for great prizes! offthewallcraftiness.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

This is so beautiful! I love the colors and the paper pieced umbrella!

Brenda Weaver said...

oh, I love that umbrella! So cute with the paper piecing!

peggysue said...

Such a bright, happy card! Made me smile.