Today is the PTI blog hop and once again, our challenge is an inspiration photo:
As soon as I saw the photo, I knew I wanted to use my Lovely Leaves and Limitless Layers Square dies..... but I had to wait for them to arrive. I got my order on Thursday and put my stamps and dies together, but this weekend was so busy that I completely forgot about the blog hop until last night at 10:10pm. I was so tired, that I decided to go to bed and just think about my idea and work on it this morning. Cameron couldn't sleep, so he was talking to me quite a bit. Then he asked: "What do you think about before going to sleep? Scrapbooking?"
I couldn't help but smile. "Well, tonight, it's card making, actually." ;)
So, I got up at 7am (after Cameron left for work--- no need to subject myself to more teasing!) and went downstairs to work on my card. I got it almost completely done before the kids woke up. :)
I used PTI cardstock (rustic white, lemon zest), stamps (lovely layers, think big favourites #12) and dies (lovely layers, limitless layers squares). The patterned paper and decorative brad are Crate Paper.
Thanks for looking!
Heehee. That's funny about your DH giving you a hard time. I think about crafting a lot too. Sometimes when I shouldn't. ;) Looks like all your "thinking about it" did the trick - it's a lovely card.
ReplyDeleteLeigh your card is beautiful! I love your design, stamping, and the patterned paper you used! Fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet Leigh and I love your stitching. I get some good ides before I go to sleep too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Leigh! Lovely layers is such a nice set. Love how you used it with the squares. What color ink did you use for the Happy Birthday? It pulled all the colors so nicely together.
ReplyDeleteLeigh your card is beautiful and I love your story. My darling husband always asks me if I think about anything but paper.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely! I create cards in my mind just about every night! No wonder I can't go to sleep! Glad you got your happy package ~ the results are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Leigh! Love all the layers and your fresh design!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Leigh! Cant wait to get mine. Congrats on your card In the Cards mag. I get the online subscription, and was so happy to see your card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love your mixture of die cuts and perfect stitches!
ReplyDeleteLove your card - so pretty & light - love the layers
ReplyDeleteWhat a truly delightful card! I love the window concept and the sewing!
ReplyDeleteSorry for the late response, but yeah, challenging all the girls to use Stamps only - no other embellishments. How about make your own BG or pp with your stamps? :)
What a truly delightful card! I love the window concept and the sewing!
ReplyDeleteSorry for the late response, but yeah, challenging all the girls to use Stamps only - no other embellishments. How about make your own BG or pp with your stamps? :)
Soft and pretty! I love the stitching and the layers!
ReplyDeleteWow, your layers in the patterned paper window are delightful. That's such a cool set, can't wait to play with it. Lovely card, Leigh!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card...love all the details...the layering, the stitching...just fabulous!
ReplyDeleteGreat card Leigh! Love the stitching and the use of lovely layers with the square die. - Irma
ReplyDeletePretty and perfect!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Leigh!!! Love the window and the papers you used!
ReplyDeleteAwsome card. Love your stitching with the background paper. I like how you have part of the layered flower made from the pattern paper. Can't wait to play with this set.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. It really captures the photo.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, I love the layers, and the way you used the negatives!
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Beautiful card! Those patterned papers are just perfect!
ReplyDeletelove your card - your colors are so refreshing!
ReplyDeleteLeigh, what a gorgeous take on the pic! And your stitching is just amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh, how pretty this card is! I love your combination of patterned paper, dies, and stamps--great idea to include the negative die cut, and the center brad finishes it off so nicely!
ReplyDeleteLovely layers is a super pretty stamp set :) Love what you did!
ReplyDeleteWow, Leigh! Outstanding take on the stamp set and applying it to the challenge! Lovely Layers is fast becoming my new favorite! Great job. :)
ReplyDeleteLeigh, this is beautiful. I love the stitching and all the little extras. That sentiment fits perfectly on the ruled patterned paper.
ReplyDeleteThat is so funny about your hubby asking you that, last night of all nights! What else would we be thinking about! ;) Your cards are always so beautiful, and this is no exception! I love how you used the Lovely Layers! (my June order is waiting at home for me today, Yay! So, you've got me wanting to run home and play with this set first!)The patterned paper and brad are the perfect touches!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so pretty & the stitching is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteWONDERFUL card! LOVE your take on the inspiration picture! - So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Karin
Your card caught my eye on Nicole's blog and I absolutely love how clean it is. Even though it has many layers it is still so clean and elegant. Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove all the color combinations on your card. Everything goes together so well.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card. So glad you got a chance to play with your new toys for this blog hop.
ReplyDeleteLove the stitching! I haven't been able to get any of the Limitless layers die sets yet but they are all on my wish list, I cannot wait to get them! What a fun card, Leigh, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo fresh and lovely, Leigh! Love the layers, patterns,and design. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWow! So beautiful, Leigh. Love how you layered everything on, and the colors are perfect.
ReplyDeleteLovely card! Some of my best designs come to me as I go to sleep and I hope I can remember then in the AM.
ReplyDeleteLove the stitching and I think those dies would be right at home in my crafty chaos...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Leigh! The more I see of this set, the more I want it! :)
ReplyDeletefabulous card.
ReplyDeleteThis is really pretty Leigh... love the neat leaves and how you used the square cut out. I laughed when you talked about what you think about as you falll to sleep...I think about cards and card designs, sometimes it keeps me from falling asleep! Great job on the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteLove your card!
ReplyDeleteLeigh, this is just so beautiful. I passed on that flower set and after seeing your card and so many others using it, I could kick myself. The colors are awesome as well as your design, just incredible.
ReplyDeletethis is really lovely - the soft colors work so well together!! And I think many of us fall asleep thinking about papercrafting :)
ReplyDeleteI love this card!! It's beautiful! I also fall asleep thinking about paper crafting. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely card. I love that it's so soft without really being frilly. Worth waiting for the stamps to arrive... and dreaming about. :)
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ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! Great job!
ReplyDeleteYour paper pattern choices are always so unique and different. i always have such a hard time combing patterns!! The Lovely Layers look fab with the scallop cut out in the background and the stamped detail from the leaves is striking!
ReplyDeleteGreat choice of patterned paper with your layout. The sewing adds so much to the design. Happy to have another idea for Lovely Layers ~ need to get mine out to play. Just lovely, Leigh!
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the challenge. I love how you used the negative die cut pieces on your gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Leigh!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Leigh!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - love the soft colors and all the layering!
ReplyDeleteLove the stitching - wish I could do as nicely as you!!!
ReplyDeleteso, so pretty!! i love it!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty - especially the stamped leaves surrounding the flower. I love how you've used lined paper to stamp on too!
ReplyDeleteJust superb!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Leigh! I love everything about your card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Leigh. I love the stitching. Excellent execution of what you envisioned.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Leigh! Love the patterned paper you picked and the way it's incorporated into the layers!
ReplyDeleteLovely card, Leigh! Love your focal piece!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love your use of the lovely layers.
ReplyDeleteYours is my favorite card so far ~ LOVE all of your layering. You really captured the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card. Love the soft shades and pretty images!
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