Sunday, September 25, 2011

September 2011 PTI blog hop

It's hard to believe it's already the 25th! This month has really flown by- and the 25th means PTI blog hop! We had a photo inspiration this month & this is what I've come up with:
As soon as I saw the picture I thought of this AC Dear Lizzy paper. I like the way the striped May Arts ribbon works with it- like the intersecting stripes on the picture. And it just so happens that I'm in need of a few thank you cards, so I made another quick one! Both of these are on PTI white cardstock & use Butterfly Dreams in aqua mist. The scallops are aqua mist cardstock cut with a border punch- fiskars, I believe.
 You can see that the paper is embossed from this angle. A lot of interest without being overly busy, I think.
Here's the inspiration- how did I do?

And Wee Memories' challenge is to use patterned paper this week...check!
 And don't forget to head over to May Arts & leave a comment for the weekend giveaway! :D
 Thanks for stopping by- happy hopping!!

23 comments:

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Oh this is perfect, just the amount of colorful paper!

Kara said...

really pretty!! you did a great job!!

Sara Mac said...

These are two great cards! Love them both. The addition of scallops is a cute idea.

Kelly S. said...

That ribbon is fabby with that striped paper! A great idea for a quick card that will surely make someone smile :)!

Cristina said...

PERFECT paper! These are both great!

Marge said...

AWESOME paper & clever ribbon to top it off!!!

Rebecca said...

very cool!

Karen C. said...

Great use of the striped paper and scalloped border for your card. Very clean, simple and graphic.

paperella said...

The paper you chose is just perfect! Love both designs :)

Karen said...

I had the same paper out yesterday when I was considering what to do. I didn't end up using it, but I still think it's a great choice. Love your designs as well.

Amber said...

That paper is perfect for this challenge. I love how you let it shine by adding just a few perfectly placed accents! Great job!

Tracey McNeely said...

Lovely card, I really like the striped paper and the ribbon is a nice touch.

Pam W. said...

Cute, cute, cute. I love both of the cards, but I'm smitten with the second one. I like that cute little scallop that is peeking out from beneath the stripes.

Karen B. said...

Very clever ,Jen, these are clean and simple at its finest.

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

OHHH! I love that striped paper--and your ribbon is super lush! LOVE:)

Lori said...

Great clean and simple designs!

Annette said...

so so cute...

Stephanie said...

Very pretty! The ribbon is just perfect!

Kristii said...

Love, love, love the stripes and the yellow ribbon is perfect!

Jen Carter said...

These are both great! Love the stripes and the CAS cards!

Handmade Creations by Stephanie said...

Oh i like this!!!!Love pattern Paper!!!Thanks for playing along with us at Wee Memories

Anthonette said...

Congrats on winning the PTI Blog Hop prize, Jen!

euna said...

Just love this card! You've done such a beautiful job of it :) Congrats on winning the Blog Hop prize too!