PTI April Blog Hop Challenge

This month's challenge was to create a male card, using masculine colors, etc...I've been waiting patiently for my new PTI stash to come in. I think the thing that excites me the most about all the boy stamps is that there's so many colorable images! One of my faves is the rocket! So, that's what made it into my blog challenge card. This was a fun card to make!
the outside:

the inside:

Happy Anni to my awesome HUBBY!

Today is our 4th wedding anniversary (altho we've been together for 14 years now)! Because he let me buy some PTI goodies for my birthday a few weeks ago, and I went a little over my budget, I told him all I wanted was a card. =) After "teaching" him about not wasting my precious PTI papers, using the blocks and stamps, using the dies with the big shot, I was kicked out of the room for him to create. Two and a half hours later, this is the fruit of his labor of love. Can I just tell you how much I love this man?! Happy Anniversary BUBBA!

Some Easter tags

The hubby's co-worker wanted me to make some Easter taggies for some kiddie baskets she was giving away. Here's two of the eight that I made.

PTI bLoG hOp

Woo, this one was a difficult one for me! That's what I'm soooo late! I had absolutely no mojo!

I used limitless layers to make the lion and since I didn't have any other ideas for eyes, I stitched them in. This was especially difficult, since I have NO..NONE..NADDA skills with a needle and embroidery thread! LOL.

HEC Challenge #15

Okay, this St. Patrick's Card is a little late, I know. It's my entry for Ted's HEC challenge #15.

It's a super simple card, and I didn't have any St. Patrick's sentiments, so I just didn't add one at all! I don't know if that's cheating, but oh well. Can I just say, I love love love this Anya stamp? She's so fun to color!

Papertrey Paper Dolls Blog Hop

Welcome to the Papertrey Paper Dolls first Blog Hop! Woo HOO! Since we are all OBSESSED with PTI products, the challenge was to use items that begin with P-T-I. What an interesting and brain busting challenge!

Before I get to my take on the card, we were asked share a little bit about ourselves. So, without delving into the realm of identity theft, here’s a little bit about me. I’m from Hawaii and lived here most of my life (was born in WA and went to college in CO!). By day, I’m an 8^th grade English teacher, and there is NO JOB I’d rather do than that. Well, except maybe a makeup artist. =) I’m currently on “house arrest” because of a high risk pregnancy. It gets a little boring being at home all day alone, but I try to keep in mind that it’s for the best of reasons!

As for PTI…I’ve only been hooked for about a year. And I blame DEENA. She and I teach together and we live about 5 minutes apart, and it’s all her fault that I got into PTI. It all started with the cardstock. Once you go PTI…it’s so thick and the colors are so yummy. If I had to pick ONE fave color, it would have to be RazzFizz, but Hibiscus Burst is a close second.

Anyhoo, on to the card. Don’t forget to check out the other DOLLS and leave comments for your chance to win some FABU prizes!

P-Pinefeather Button ~ T-True Black CS and ribbon ~ I-sizzix IMPRESSION folder (yea, I cheated on this one and used a non-PTI)

Happy Hoppin' with the Dolls!

Jen (JenCarter)

Lee Anne (Lee Anne)

Laurie Beth (Laurie Beth)

Deena (honugurl16)

Leish ***that’s me!***

Amy (kolling143)

Suzanne (*suzanne*)

Katie (choc0holic)

Laurie (In My Craft Room)

Cecilia "C" (camvds)

Michelle (abzzymom)

Sara (hiinaz)

Tanna (tfiskers)

Renee (Renee L.)

Kristin (jcmom04)

Christy (christea)

Papertrey Paper Dolls Challenge #33

I posted a new challenge over at the DOLLS blog. I hope you play along!