Saturday, February 25, 2012

PTI February Blog Hop

Good morning, friends! I am blogging from Michigan today, where we woke up to snow on the ground. Aaah, it's good to be home! :)

Today is the day for Papertrey Ink's monthly blog hop. This month's challenge? Make an interactive card. Hmmm. This one wasn't easy for me, but I decided to keep the interactive part simple.


This card features stamps from the set Garden Variety (PTI). I've always loved these images, but only added this set to my collection recently. I looked at the seed packet stamp and thought "Hmm. I wonder if I can make that a slot for a bookmark to fit in."


As luck would have it, I discovered that the word window punch from SU made a perfect slot in the top frame portion of the stamped image! woo hoo! I love it when that happens!


I used foam dimensionals to pop the seed packet off its pink matte frame. This makes it easier to pull the bookmark out of the slot. And, to ensure that the frame did not slide out of the bottom end, I just cut a foam strip from the edge of the pop dots dimensionals and secured it at the bottom.


To make the bookmark, I used the PTI die three times, first cutting it out of cardstock, and then cutting it out of two different patterned papers from Crate Paper's Random collection. I glued the papers to the front and back of the cardstock. This made the bookmark very sturdy and gave it more structure.

I loved this sentiment from All Booked Up (PTI), and thought it fit nicely with the garden theme of this card.


I did a little stamping inside of the card as well. I usually forget this step entirely, but I love the look when I do remember!


Snow may be on the ground today, but I know that spring flowers will soon be making an appearance. I can't wait for gardening season to begin!

Thanks for visiting the cafe today!

{today's brew: Garden Variety (PTI), All Booked Up (PTI), bookmark/watering can/label die from PTI, white cardstock (PTI), Crate Paper Random collection, wild wasabi ink(SU), melon mambo ink and cardstock(SU), soft sky ink (SU), word window punch (SU), seam binding, button from PTI, beads and lace doily from my stash}

19 comments:

  1. What a cool idea for presenting a book mark! I love the colors you chose, you have me yearning for sunshine and spring weather! I like the little beads on the end of the bookmark ribbon too. Perfect finishing touches.

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  2. Super pretty! I love your take on the challenge!

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  3. What a sweet pocket card that doubles as a gift. Great card!

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  4. beautiful card!!! what kind of glue did you use for the bookmark?

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  5. Beautiful card, love how you created a spot for the bookmark.

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  6. Such a lovely card! And thanks for explaining how you made your card too!

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  7. Another great card with some of my favorite stamps!! Love what you've done with the tag too.

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  8. Too cute, too smart, and just plane beautiful! Love what you have done with this die. Nice way to use what we have.

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  9. Very cool! I love how you made the seed packet into a pocket! And then to have a bookmark gift come out of it, this recipient is going to be in Heaven :)

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  10. Beautiful card. Very feminine. Great colors. Love the inside too!

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  11. Great idea, Mary Rose! Love the patterned paper and the bookmark idea!

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  12. Beautiful card, Mary Rose. It's two gifts in one!

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  13. What a great idea. I love the Garden Variety stamps and dies and this is a creative way to use them!!

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  14. What a delightful card and bookmark! Very clever to convert your seed packet into a little pocket for the bookmark. Your stamping is so pretty, and I love the 'homespun' feel of the patterns and colors and textures you used. Wonderful job. ;-)

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  15. What a sweet tag. Way to rock out the PTI blog challenge.

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  16. Just gorgeous - such a lovely idea in such soft colours!

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  17. What a beautiful card! I love all the color and Garden Variety is one of my favorite stamp sets by PTI!! You used them beautifully!!

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  18. I love my sweet card Mary. Thank you. I can't wait to use the bookmark in a book I will read, while sipping the coffee you got me, in the cool mug you also gave me. Once Easter morning hits, I'll be back to buzzing with the happy caffeine, coursing through my veins.
    So, thank you for all that, but most of all, thank you for being my sister, and friend.

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  19. soo cute work. I really like the Yard Wide range postage stamps and passes away and this is a innovative way to use them!!
    Personalised mugs

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