Monday, August 25, 2014

Papertrey Ink August Blog Hop


Once again, it's time for the monthly Papertrey Ink Blog Hop.
This month's challenge was to be inspired by this photo.


After seeing the photo, I immediately thought of a piece of My Mind's Eye patterned paper
that I'd recently added to my collection. 
I decided to use it to create a card and a layout for the challenge.

Here's my card:


I used the patterned paper as my background. 
Can you see how a few of the circles are gold & shiny? That's why I chose it!
I created a thin border with some berry sorbet card stock (inspired by the thin border around the card in the photo) & stamped my sentiment (from Wet Paint) in aqua mist and heat embossed the "birthday" in gold.


Next, here's the layout:


I used the same patterned paper and created a thin border once again.
I stamped my title using Wet Paint Alphabets in versa mark and heat embossed it in gold.


This little typewriter is a Crate Paper Maggie Holmes embellishment.
I stamped the sentiment onto it -- it's a mix of sentiments from MM: February.


This tag & gold heart are also Maggie Holmes.
I stamped behind them with my Scribbled Circles stamp.

I was inspired by the envelope in the photo and decided to create a vellum envelope in which to tuck my journaling.


The "sweetheart records" embellishment is Maggie Holmes, 
which I adhered to some sweet blush card stock that I'd die cut using Edgers #5 to make the tab.

Thanks for looking!

22 comments:

Kara said...

lovin all the dots!

~amy~ said...

..a card AND a layout?! LOVE them!

victoria h said...

Fab card and scrapbook page too

Betty said...

love your card with all the dots - and always love your layouts so i can see your cute kids!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful designs Leigh!

Jacquie Southas said...

These are both fabulous, Leigh! I love the layout and your use of the Wet Paint Alphabet :)

Nathalie said...

Yes, and yes!!! Scrolling down, I thought "mmm, I like this very classy card" and then I kept on going and "WOW", I love the layout even more! I LOVE that open envelope and the little typewriter bringing a "correspondence" theme to the page... oh and the colors... It is simply fantastic!!!

Birgit said...

Cute card and great layout!!

Manuela said...

beautiful card and layout!Love all the dots, looks so happy :-)

Lisa Elton said...

Well I think you know I love the polka dot card...go figure huh!! But this LO with you and Sage is just the sweetest!!! I love the title and the darling photo!

Tonya Jastad said...

Love those dots and the layout too! Sage has your wonderful smile!

Celeste Goff said...

What a fantastic card and wonderful layout! Love the little touches of shimmery gold in the dots!

Rema DeLeeuw said...

Awesome projects Leigh!

Sherrie M. said...

LOVE how you used that fabulous patterned paper on both the card and scrapbook page. Very pretty!

Karen C. said...

Oh I love that paper!! It looks equally spectacular on your layout as the card. What super details on your photo page, Leigh. Love how you used the circle stamp in behind the tag.

Megan Carroll said...

Great projects Leigh! Love that patterned paper!

Rhonda said...

Love the combo! The pocket for the journaling is great.

Tracy said...

love the card (you had me at polka dot :-)) and the layout is just wonderful - i love everything about it (photo, colors embellishments)

Diana K said...

Really feeling the polka dots! Ànd I especially love your layout - the pocket, the embellies - everything!

Nora Noll said...

I love that you created a scrapbook page for this challenge as well as a card. SO FUN.

I love the polka dots you used and the vellum envelope behind the photo!!

AB. said...

I love all your projects, but the card at the top with the dots makes my heart warm & happy!! :)

cm said...

The polka-dot paper is certainly delightful, but what catches my eye the most about your post is not only the shimmer on the dots, but the dazzling smiles you and your daughter are wearing. The love you two share is totally heart-warming - and thank you exponentially for sharing it with us! She's lucky to have you for a mom, and you, lucky to have her as a daughter! Special, treasured, wonderful bond!!
Hugs~c