Wednesday, April 25, 2012

PTI April Blog Hop

A co-worker shared with me yesterday that she recently got engaged! I am so happy for her, so I decided to make her a card to let her know. I decided to do so for this month's PTI Blog Hop, where the challenge was to be inspired by this photo:
(Isn't it lovely! I think these fabrics would make such a beautiful baby quilt!)

I was inspired by the stacks of patterns, as well as the large floral designs. Here's the card I made:


I used PTI cardstock (rustic cream), stamps (rosie posie, botanical silhouettes) & dies (rosie posie). I also used patterned paper: My Mind's Eye (both blue polkadots), The Girl's Paperie (floral & text) and Crate (bottom pink).

Thanks for looking!

55 comments:

Laurie said...

Holy cow girlfriend! This is amazing!!!

Anonymous said...

Lovely take on the challenge Leigh. Beautiful. TFS

Elena said...

I knew this one would be right up your alley! It's gorgeous!

carol (krillsister) said...

Beautiful. Love your choice of pattern papers.

Heather said...

This is so pretty! Fabulous use of patterned papers and stitching.

Karen C. said...

I love the way that you have combined all of the patterned papers. The Rosie Posie die cuts look so sweet scattered around the card front.

Carol's Ink Spot said...

Very pretty card! Love your combo of prints.

Joyce said...

Such a beautiful card. I love the patterned papers you used.

Unknown said...

Love this quilted look! Such perfect execution!

i'm with the band said...

SOOOOO pretty!

Sonia said...

Gorgeousness!

Scrappin4kim(Jennifer) said...

Beautiful card Leigh, one lucky engaged couple to get this one!!

Suzanne said...

Amazing, Leigh. I love the stitching and how you scattered the roses all over the card instead of putting them all in one spot. The PP is beautiful.

Unknown said...

Your take on the blog hop is amazing! What a lucky lady to recieve this card! I love how you combined the layers and those cute rosie posie flowers! Awesome!

Luanne said...

Wonderful choices for your patterned papers. It is just lovely!

Mayol said...

Gorgeous card, Leigh! Great stitching, as usual. Love how you used paper strips - so lovely!

Tracey McNeely said...

Gorgeous Leigh, I love all of those patterned papers, fabulous stamping and colouring and of course stitching!

Jennifer K said...

So much gorgeousness, Leigh! The patterned papers are so pretty.

Lisa Elton said...

Love your DPs all stacked up to mimic the inspiration photo Leigh! Very pretty card ;)

Ann said...

Love the sewing on this--so pretty!

Meredith MacRitchie said...

Oh, Leigh, this is BEAUTIFUL! I love the combo of papers, and the blooms you added just set the whole thing off. Gorgeous!

janmjax said...

What a pretty card Leigh! I love the papers and your stitching!

Jill said...

Great way to interpret the picture, Leigh! Love the rows of patterned paper, the stitching, and that your Rosie Posies are around the perimeter. So pretty!

Angela Fehr said...

Very pretty! I love the way you arranged the flowers.

Chunyuan said...

love the paper strips and stitches and how the flowers are arranged.

victoria h said...

Beautiful card- fab patterned papers and roses combo.

Anne said...

Definitely definitely card lifting this. It is gorgeous. Oh My....

Sherrie M. said...

As always Leigh your card is gorgeous. Wanna teach me how to sew like that?

Ally said...

Beautiful! I love how you interpreted the photo, with your patterns stacked and stitched so nicely. And the Rosie Posie elements are perfect for this card! So pretty. ;-)

Anonymous said...

Leigh, this is stunning! Perfect paper choices and what an amazing stitching!!!

Renee said...

Beautiful!
Love all those papers...
and the stitching...
fabulous!! :)
Your friend will treasure this always!

Carolyne Aarsen said...

I would have a hard time giving this card away. Love the combination of patterns. Gotta rethink that Rose Posie stamp set now. Sigh.

Dana said...

Wow! Awesome cards!! Love the roses!!

Jill Norwood said...

I adore your card and how it emulates the inspriation photo so well...the sewing and roses are precious with all of those patterned papers! Gorgeous!

Cyndie said...

Wow, wow, wow! Totally love your interpretation of the challenge photo! The stitching and layered roses are just perfect!

Veronica Z said...

I love everything about this card! I love your choice of papers, and the stitching. You placed the roses in the perfect places to balance out your card. Beautiful job!

Kristii said...

I absolutely adore your card!!! The patterned papers are perfect and the rosie posies are fabulous!!!

cards by cara said...

This is so very darling!! Oh, btw, I sent you a pm but I don't think it arrived. Wondering if you have had a chance to try out the embossing powders I sent you? Hope they were helpful. <3

Terri said...

Great card! I had the same thought. Love your take on it.

Cathy Weber said...

I always know I am going to see something wonderful when I see your name, Leigh. This card is gorgeous, your choice of patterned papers was spot on for this blog hop theme. Love the beautiful flowers too. Very pretty card, got it pinned!

Cathy Weber said...

I always know I am going to see something wonderful when I see your name, Leigh. This card is gorgeous, your choice of patterned papers was spot on for this blog hop theme. Love the beautiful flowers too. Very pretty card, got it pinned!

Cindy said...

You nailed this! Love the rows of patterns and that stitching holding it all together. Wonderful!

Jean said...

This is beautiful! You have an incredible ability to combine patterned paper and make it look like they were made to go together!

Kelly Griglione said...

Leigh, you did such a great job lining up the patterned papers! That can be really tricky to get the right mix and avoid it being "muddy". Great card!

Anonymous said...

What a great card, Leigh! Love that you were inspired by the photo.

Marlena M. said...

Some serious piecing here...beautiful, like a quilt!

LEG Studios said...

Love your paper choices - beautiful card, Leigh!

Deb said...

Gorgeous, Leigh! Love those layers of pp!

maryrose said...

Stunning! Love the stitching that anchors all the lovely papers!

Melissa said...

So pretty, Leigh! I love how you mix patterned papers so beautifully!

Cheryl said...

So beautiful. Everything you make is just lovely.

Monika/Buzsy said...

Lovely card Leigh. The stitch background looks fabulous.

merryf said...

Leigh, it's gorgeous! I love your work!

Suzanne Russell said...

Love it, Leigh! Stitching the different patterns together was just the perfect way to express this design.

Lindsey said...

Just beautiful! Wow!