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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

PTI April Inspiration Blog Hop

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This month's Papertrey Ink Blog Hop focused on an inspiration photo and I have two cards to show you using the same stamp set and the same technique.

Inspiration Photo

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I used the 2011 Anniversary Set (Pretty Peonies) and stamped the outline image with Worn Lipstick distress ink onto watercolor paper.  Then, using a waterbush, I pulled the color into the center of the flowers and leaves.

I stamped the sentiment from the complimentary Thank You set that was sent out earlier this year by PTI and added a couple of pearls.


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My second card uses the same technique but this time I added a layer of vellum over the card front to soften the image.  I also used some 1/8" scor-tape along the edges and added some pink glitter.  This has a double purpose because not only does it add that wonderful sparkle, but it also hides the adhesive I used to attach the vellum to the card front.  The flower is a dimensional sticker I had in my stash but it matches so nicely.  What a happy coincidence.

If you are interested in playing along or want to see some other projects based on the inspiration photo, click HERE.






Products Used:
Stamp Sets - Pretty Peonies, A Big Thank You
Paper - Hibiscus Burst, Simply Chartreuse, watercolor paper, vellum
Ink - Worn Lipstick distress ink, Versafine Onyx Black
Scor-tape, adhesive pearls, glitter, sticker
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25 comments:

  1. jenWed Apr 25, 12:17:00 PM EDT

    these are both so beautiful- I really love the softness the bit of watercoloring adds! :)

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  2. UnknownWed Apr 25, 12:18:00 PM EDT

    I love both of these cards...I will have to try the watercolor technique...:)

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  3. AnnheidelWed Apr 25, 12:35:00 PM EDT

    Both of your cards are wonderful! I really love how you used a waterbrush in the first one to add color.

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  4. AnonymousWed Apr 25, 12:48:00 PM EDT

    So classy and pretty! Love both of them :)

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  5. MayolWed Apr 25, 12:55:00 PM EDT

    Very beautiful cards! Love how you shaded the peonies, i'll try that next time as i don't color very well. Thanks so much for the inspiration!

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  6. Lisa EltonWed Apr 25, 12:56:00 PM EDT

    Both card are so pretty! your peonies look just MARVELOUS!!

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  7. Meredith MacRitchieWed Apr 25, 01:31:00 PM EDT

    Oh, I love your technique!! It looks so beautiful! I love the backgrounds you created, both cards are just gorgeous!

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  8. janmjaxWed Apr 25, 01:47:00 PM EDT

    Both cards are beautiful and your stamping of the peony image is just perfect!

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  9. Jessica WekenmanWed Apr 25, 02:56:00 PM EDT

    Absolutely gorgeous cards! I love them both! I love the way you shaded the flowers with the ink! I will have to try that! Stunning results! The pearls are perfect touch!

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  10. Tracey McNeelyWed Apr 25, 03:20:00 PM EDT

    Beautiful, I love that you used the watercolor paper and softened the lines.

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  11. Juanita BWed Apr 25, 04:03:00 PM EDT

    Both of your cards are outstanding. I LOVE the use of watercolor paper and the exceptional painting you did. These are such wonderful eye candy.
    TFS

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  12. AmanWed Apr 25, 05:16:00 PM EDT

    I love how you used Pretty Peonies, which has got to be one of the best stamp sets ever!

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  13. MichelleWed Apr 25, 05:29:00 PM EDT

    Cibelle, these are both so beautiful! I love your glittered edges on the vellum - pretty AND functional. :-)

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  14. AnneWed Apr 25, 06:02:00 PM EDT

    I love these two cards. Inspirational. TFS.

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  15. jimlynnWed Apr 25, 07:04:00 PM EDT

    Both are so pretty! It's amazing the different look the second one has after adding the vellum too!
    Lovely cards.
    Lynn

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  16. AnonymousWed Apr 25, 07:18:00 PM EDT

    Very, very, pretty!

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  17. JillWed Apr 25, 09:18:00 PM EDT

    Both lovely, Cibele! But the first one knocks my socks off! :-D

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  18. JoyceWed Apr 25, 11:54:00 PM EDT

    These are both just so beautiful. I'm pinning them--my set just arrived today, and I'm collecting ideas to case.

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  19. victoria hThu Apr 26, 05:19:00 AM EDT

    pretty and elegant cards

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  20. JeanThu Apr 26, 10:49:00 AM EDT

    Absolutely LOVE them both ~ the pretty peonies are one of my favorite PTI sets!

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  21. carol (krillsister)Thu Apr 26, 12:19:00 PM EDT

    Both cards are fantastic. Love how use used watercolor.

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  22. Leigh PennerThu Apr 26, 01:01:00 PM EDT

    These are both stunning, Cibele! I really love how you added the little bit of colouring to the peonies!

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  23. MarybethThu Apr 26, 01:08:00 PM EDT

    Wow!!!! I am sitting here trying to convey how beautiful I think your cards are. Both are amazing and I love them both, beautiful work .

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  24. KristiiThu Apr 26, 03:36:00 PM EDT

    Your cards are absolutely gorgeous!!! Love, love, love how you used the anniversary set!!

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  25. maryroseThu Apr 26, 07:23:00 PM EDT

    Wow! Both cards are amazing!

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