Today's sneak peek of Papertrey Ink's July release includes an adorable ice cream cone building set with dies to match. I would have loved to have had this set available back in May when making a card for an adorable 4 year old who was having an ice cream sundae party for her birthday. It was a lot of fun to make, but it would have been even more enjoyable with all the cute options this stamp set promises!

You can't tell very well from the picture, but the base of the card is shimmery white. I just paper pieced the ice cream cones, it wasn't too hard but maybe a little out of proportion, dies would have made this job so much neater. I used a score board to create the grooves or whatever they are called in the cones, and a q-tip with ink to swirl the ice cream cones which ended up looking a little like cotton candy. Oh well, like I said, I enjoyed making it, and the birthday girl seemed to like it just fine. :)

My First Time

 

Ok, my first little baby step into blog land. I know I'm behind the times with this.  Here are  my pics for the Papertrey Ink's Make It Monday Challenger #9: Embossing.  I decided to participate in this challenge because, first off, I am an embossing fool. I love the way it can enhance any project. I used many different products on this card, so if there are any questions about supplies or tools used, I will answer the best I can, though I have picked up so many little things for "someday" that I don't know that I will be very helpful. Some things I have even picked up at yard sales. The important thing for this challenge, however, is that the stamp for the background is from PTI Beyond Basic Borders, and the sentiment is from PTI Big Birthday Wishes.  I just used Versa-Mark ink on the vine image from background basics borders and clear embossing powder.  Also applied Versa-Mark to the entire cut-work flower (Cricut - storybook cartridge) and then white embossing powder.  The shiny white embossing makes me think of little girls white patent shoes at Easter.  Before they get all the little black scuff marks, of course. :) The gems are just from a package bought in the craft-jewelry section at Wal-Mart. Not self-adhesive by the way, kind of a headache.  The ribbons is just from my stash. This card is for my aunt's birthday, and I made a couple of book marks and book plates to go with it, using PTI All Booked Up set which I cannot use enough. It was my first PTI set and I just love it.  I haven't done a very good job about listing supplies used, so if there are any questions, let me know and I'll do my best to answer.  Also, I know my pics aren't the best quality, I will try to do better next time.  There are a few things I'm not thrilled with on this card, like how I attached the ribbon,  and the placement of the vines on the background, but I'm still new to card-making and would take any comments or constructive criticism with great appreciation!! Thanks for looking!