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Saturday, January 25, 2014

PTI January Blog Hop

Once again, I'm playing along with the Papertrey Ink Blog Hop this month,
where the challenge is to create a card only using the color pink
with the option to use neutrals (such as white, cream, gray, black or kraft).



For the blog hop,
I created both a card and a layout.

I was inspired by the pillow in the bottom left-hand corner to create my card.


I trimmed my background cardstock in pinks with curved edges, just like the pillow.
Then I added stitching.
I diecut a vellum panel using the new PTI heart cover plate, 
which I layered over top and stitched in place along the top.
I stamped my sentiment (from Wonderful Words Additions) in versa mark 
and heat embossed it in white.
For the "you", I diecut it several times, twice in pink and a third time in white and stacked
the words together before adhering them to my card.



For my layout, I decided to scrapbook a photo of Sage
sitting under my scrapbook table, playing my iPod touch.


I used a mix of My Mind's Eye patterned papers, both 6x6 & 12x12.
I diecut my title using PTI bookprint lowercase alphabet dies.


I used my PTI The Sweet Life dies to diecut some MME patterned paper.
I love how these look scattered on the page! 

Here's a close up of my journaling:


I diecut the tag using PTI's Tag Sale #7 and added
my journaling with my typewriter.
For the bow, I used some twine from the 
Pretty Pink Posh Valentine Embellishment Kit (which the sequins come in, too!)

Thanks for looking!

64 comments:

  1. these are both gorgeous

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  2. So so so so pretty!

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  3. Wow! The postcard is amazing! So elegant!

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  4. Leigh, both of your projects are gorgeous!

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  5. I love the soft layers on your card...the vellum is simply beautiful. And your layout of your daughter is stunning Leigh. Your journaling paints the picture beautifully.

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  6. beautiful pink projects!

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  7. Love how you used the inspiration on your card. Your LO is so pretty too!

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  8. Stunning card Leigh!! Love your layers!!!

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  9. Love that heart card with the vellum overlay and wonderful stitching Leigh - and the page is beautiful documenting a lovely moment sharing time with your daughter!

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  10. Such pretty projects Leigh. Especially love the card with the vellum overlay and the stitched lines.

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  11. So Very Pretty Leigh!!! Love all the dimensions of each project :)

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  12. Love the card and your layout! Gorgeous, Leigh!
    Vanessa x

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  13. Leigh your cad is just gorgeous Leigh and I love the layout of Sage looking so deep in thought. I wish we lived closer so you could kick my scrapbook butt in gear!

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  14. Such a sweet layout idea - perfect for pink! Love the vellum over the card - adds a nice soft touch Leigh.

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  15. Anonymous12:03 pm

    Beautiful projects, Leigh!

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  16. Your card is amazing! I love it!!

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  17. I love your card and the stitching! The layout is adorable, especially the reason behind it! :)

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  18. You really worked that pillow design, Leigh. You captured its essence while adding all of your special touches.
    I always enjoy seeing your layouts and appreciate that you actually journal on them. Love that both you and Sage were wearing pink.

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  19. love your card and scrapbook page Leigh (wonderful as always)

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  20. WOW, love how you use vellum. Great idea.

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  21. Love your card and layout, Leigh! I like the die cut out of vellum.

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  22. Gorgeous Leigh! Love your card and great take on the inspiration photo. Beautiful layout!

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  23. Love 'em Leigh! The card is especially neat, love how you layered up the "you" die. It really looks cool!

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  24. I am in love with your card. Brilliant idea to use the vellum and to add stitching to that card.

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  25. LOVE the vellum and stitching on your Pretty cards! FAB details! And your LO is such a GREAT memory! Good thing she had a pink dress on so you could add those BEAUTIFUL roses!

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  26. I love both projects. I especially like the stitching on the heart cover plate. I think I need that die!

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  27. Anonymous2:39 pm

    I really love the different shades of pink and the curves...it adds the perfect touch and makes it stand outm awesome work on yor card and page!!

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  28. Leigh, I don't even know where to start with the card...I love the ombre effect in the background, I love the stitching along and between the "lines" in the background, I love the vellum on top, and I love the sentiment! Your scrapbook layout is perfection as usual too! :)

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  29. Both your card and scrapbook layout are amazing!! I love the stitching on your card.

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  30. Amazing heart card -- the stitching is so unique!

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  31. These are both lovely. How nice to have such special time with Sage!

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  32. Your card is WONDERFUL! Everything about it is perfection! I love those original Wonderful Words dies so much...and the sentiments. I love how you did the white embossing and then the word die. I am going to use that idea soon!

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  33. Pretty card. We both did an inner effect. Love your layout with the vellum.

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  34. Beautiful Leigh! These are amazing. :)

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  35. What amazing creations!!! Love, love, love both of your projects my friend!!

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  36. Leigh, Leigh, Leigh, what can any of us say in the face of such talent! You leave me in awe, happy awe!! Hugs, Darnell

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  37. I love your card! Brilliant way to interpret the ombre. Pretty scrapbook page too.

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  38. Gorgeous card and stunning layout! Just beautiful.

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  39. Love how your card imitates the ombre pillow...brilliant, Leigh! And could that photo of Sage be any cuter?! So glad it is preserved on this beautiful layout.

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  40. These are both so beautiful! Your card is just awesome, love that you used a vellum overlay. And your LO is just so sweet! What a cute and fun memory to scrap too.

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  41. These are both lovely Leigh! The picture of Sage under your desk is super sweet!!

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  42. What a darling card & lovely layout.
    Beautifully done!

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  43. Leigh, your card is fabulous! And, love your beautiful layout, too.

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  44. 2 beautiful projects! I love the rainbow of pinks on your card & how your layout goes perfectly with her pretty dress!

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  45. Fabulous card and layout. Love the gradient colours and stitching on your card. The layout is wonderful as usual - Irma

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  46. Awesome use of vellum with that heart cover plate, gives it a different look than I've seen. Also love your layout ... the clustered patterns around Sage really conveys "cozy" in your design. Well done, Leigh!

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  47. Wow! This is amazing! I love the effect if the curved card stock under the vellum. Your layered due cut is the perfect touch :)

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  48. So in love with the card and how the curve gradients the color pink. And the sweet scrapbook page is a charmer. Lovely.

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  49. I love both of these but the picture of Sage is precious. A great reminder of some of the wonderful "small" things in life. :)

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  50. Both projects are amazing! I love that ombré!!

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  51. Love the vellum & stitching on your card - definitely captured the feel of the pillow & sweet layout!

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  52. Oh Leigh, I appreciate all the little details in your cards and layouts...from the stitching, to the sequins and little string bow. Just beautiful (as always!)

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  53. Totally love these. That's a great background on your card!! Also love the scrapbook page, so well done (as usual!). Love your creations!

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  54. Gorgeous projects Leigh . Love the vellum on the first card.

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  55. Holy cow! This is amazing! I love the pinks and your amazing stitching! Gorgeous!

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  56. LOVE your card Leigh! I love the layers, somehow it still have a CAS feel to it. The patterned paper on your layout matches your daughter's dress perfectly! Don't you love it when it works out that way?

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  57. Leigh, I just LOVE the vellum & stitching on this pretty heart-full card ;-)
    And your layout is very sweet too!

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  58. The stitching details under the vellum is so unique. Love the overall ombre effect too. Sage's layout is adorable too!!

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  59. These are so pretty, Leigh. I love all the features on your card - the ombre pink, the stitching, the vellum overlay, the layered word. All gorgeous!

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  60. Oooo...gorgeous card AND layout!!! Truly...so pretty in pink!

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  61. Whoa Leigh, that card is over-the-top cool. I hope you will have one like that in the Aug 2014 PC&S issue in the diagonal feature. So happy to see you spotlighted in Nichole's mail.

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  62. Anonymous12:57 pm

    What a pretty card! Love the vellum layer and stitching. Made me put the cover plate on my wish list.

    Josiane

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  63. Such a creative use for a typewriter! I've always wanted one to out in my craft room and had no intention to really use it but your idea for journaling is a good one! Very pretty card too!

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  64. Obviously this card is gorgeous and I love the LO too! Thanks for inspiring me today :)

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