Saturday, June 25, 2011

June PTI Blog Hop

Welcome to the June Papertrey Ink Blog Hop. This month's challenge was to use a photo as inspiration. Here's the trigger photo:
And here's my card:

There's something about the photo that reminded me of the patterned paper which I matted on Dark Chocolate cardstock. I stamped the main image on a piece of cardstock that I had cut with PTI's Mat Stack 3 die. To get the two-toned berries, I stamped my image, turned my stamp about 90 degrees and stamped again without reinking. I love the depth that this technique gives the wreath. Finally, I used distress ink around the edges, tied the ribbon and adhered the mat with foam adhesive.

Supplies:
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (Vintage Cream; Dark Chocolate);
Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket (Honey Pie):
Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Wreath for All Seasons):
Inks: Ranger (Coffee); Stampin' Up! (Regal Rose); Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Antique Linen;
Tools: Papertrey Ink Die (Mat Stack 3);
Ribbon: EK Success

20 comments:

Suzanne Russell said...

Love your pattern paper background! Wreath for all Seasons is always a winner. Well done

Lisa Elton said...

Linda your card is quite charming! The paper you chose is perfect.Loving the effect you created with the berries on the wreath!!!

Amanda said...

I love how the wreath mimics the pattern of the background paper. Very pretty card.

Wendy ten Hove said...

This is truly gorgeous!! I love the colors and patterns of the paper in the back and that wreath looks amazing this way! Gorgeous ribbon with it, just perfect!!
Hugs, Wendy

Karen C. said...

Very pretty papers and such a variety in designs. The wreath is so sweet here too.

Brenda said...

I love those strips of patterned paper you used! Beautiful soft and colorful card!

Gabby said...

You did a great job with the background papers. I like the way you used the wreath stamp on the mat stack 3 ... very nice card. :)

Pam W. said...

I love your take on the photo. The background patterns are gorgeous. Great job!

hanes132 said...

Hmm..that looks familiar! ;)

Ravengirl said...

This is fabulous!

Scrappin4kim(Jennifer) said...

love your card, a different way to use that awesome wreath for all seasons set.

Linda said...

Hanes132...Hope you liked it!

Unknown said...

I like the way you used the die to highlight the wreath, very nice.

Terri said...

Very nice. Love the pp you used for the background.

Keva said...

This is so pretty. Love the patternend papers.

Susan (rainy) said...

A beautiful inspired card, Linda.

Lisa said...

Love this card. I too gather card inspiration from walls, TV, nature, etc. It's a never ending source!

Ohhh Snap said...

Love your interpretation! TFS :D

Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Editor said...

What a lovely card, Linda! :)

Leslie Miller said...

Very pretty, Linda! Love the papers, and it's apparent how you could see them in the inspiration photo. The colors are delicious. I like how you achieved extra depth to the wreath with a second stamping.