PTI September Blog Hop: Inspiration from My Fellow Crafters

Hi and Happy Saturday! This month's PTI Blog Hop challenge is to share a project inspired by another stamper. One of the fun things I have learned while practicing this craft is to infuse something unexpected or unique into a creation. I can't give credit to one specific individual, I get inspiration from EVERYONE! So, my card is for YOU and for all that you bring to this great hobby.

I'm participating in a Fall/Halloween swap on the PTI Forum, and this is the card I made for my recipient Jill (I hope it arrives in the mail today so I'm not spoiling her surprise!)

My picture doesn't show it well, but the ghost with the googly eyes is popping up out of the pocket! I attached him using some fine gauge wire I wrapped around a pencil so it had some spring. Inside the pocket is a Ghirardelli extra dark chocolate square as a special treat.

Thanks for visiting and enjoy the rest of the hop!

Card Supplies:
Stamps, cardstock pocket die and patterned paper by PTI; EK Success (circle) and Marvy (scalloped circle) punches; Memento ink; wire; googly eye accents; candy.

What's Perking?

When Paper Crafts magazine put out a recent call for projects for an upcoming stamp technique issue, I decided to submit this card in the marker category. I am by no means a Copic professional. I've taken only one Copic marker class at a local stamp store which introduced me to the basic blending techniques and rule of three markers (pick out one of each marker in light, medium and dark tones). I came away with a good understanding, but I would definitely like to take my skills to the next level. It was probably a bit ambitious on my part to submit a card in the color marker category, and my card wasn't picked, but oh well. Nothing ventured nothing gained!

The What's Perking set from Hero Arts is one of my favorites. It's definitely good for practicing paper piecing and coloring, plus it's just so bright and cheery. It was fun to pair the set with PTI cardstock and buttons, along with some patterned paper from October Afternoon's Thrift Shop collection.

Thanks for looking and have a good week!

Card Supplies:
Stamps from What's Perking clear set by Hero Arts; patterned paper from October Afternoon; PaperTrey Ink ocean tides cardstock, lemon tart and ocean tides buttons, button twine; Memento inks; assorted Copic markers; We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper.