Friday, March 25, 2011

Papertrey March Blog Hop Challenge


Welcome to the March PTI Blog Hop!

"For the March Blog Hop we are challenging you to use embroidery floss in a fun and inventive way on your project. We look forward to seeing your creations!"

Well, I didn't exactly use floss in an "inventive" way, but I did have fun with it on my project!


I love to use color on my projects!  On this one I used lots of bright colors but tried not to overdo it.  I kept them grounded with the kraft cardstock.


On this card I used the floss to stitch the buttons onto the flowers and also as a "ribbon" on my card.  I love this color of floss! It adds such a nice color to the card without the bulk of ribbon. 

If you look closely you can see that I used an embossing folder on my Turning a New Leaf die.  For this side of the card I flipped the leaf over and used the impressed side.  On the other side of the card I used the embossed side as show below.


For the scallops on the bottom of the button card I used the Banner Borders die with my glitter paper...that you know I LOVE!! :)


Thanks for hopping to my blog today!! Cards can be uploaded until 10:30 PM (CST) and to see a list of all those participating, be sure to visit Nichole's blog!

Supplies (all PTI unless noted)
Stamps: Button Boutique, Background Basics: Retro, Big & Bold Wishes
Paper: Kraft, DCWV Glitter, Vintage Music & Book paper, Hawaiian Shores
Ink: Raspberry Fizz, ColorBox Tangerine
Other: Buttons, DMC Floss, Banner Borders Dies, Button Card Die, Flower Punch, Embossing Folder, Gingham Ribbon (Joanns), pop dots

67 comments:

kasia c. said...

OMG Jen I love this! So bright and cheerful. Those embossed leaves are fabulous and that sentiment....awesome. What is that from? :)

Debby said...

I love the bright pops of colour - fabulously spring like.

Kay D said...

This is just beautiful! I love those bright, fresh colors, and all your lovely little details!

Cathy Weber said...

I love the interesting shape of your card with the corners rounded, the floss ribbon and the cute flowers with buttons. This is a really nice card design Jen. Very bright and cheery.

Rhonda said...

This is cute Jen!!! Love all the color.

farmhouse-story said...

adorable:)

Elena said...

such a sweet card - I love the embossing on the card base and leaves.

Anonymous said...

Love your card... LOVE the colors!! So beautiful!!

-Jessica

Marge said...

A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!!!

Lindsay said...

Awesome Jen! This is so fun! Love the details on this!

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Love the text flowers and innovative is a flexible term!

Teresa said...

Cute card, Jen! I love how you embossed the leaves.So bright and cheery!

Mary Duffek said...

Fresh, fun and lovely.

Laura Evangeline said...

Love those colors!

Amy Kolling said...

Jen, you use color soo well! I love how you used the buttons on the flower die/button card. I don't know if I would have thought to emboss the leaves! Neat idea and yes, I am starting to like the leaf die! LOL

Michelle (abzzymom) said...

I'm so glad you love color in your cards because I do too. That's why I LOVE your cards! This is so bright and cheery! Just what I needed on such a gloomy rainy day. You balanced the bold colors perfectly with the kraft. Such a fun card!

Renee said...

Adorable.
Love the colors...
so fresh and fun!

Wendy ten Hove said...

Fun colors! Makes me happy instantly! Looks so gorgeous! Hugs, Wendy

LittleSurferGirl said...

I love it! There are so many components to this card, yet you make it look so simple! Impressing the leaves: genius! Great job!

Anonymous said...

This is just adorable! The colors really will brighten someone's day (as they did mine.)

Monica K. said...

Very cute, Jen! I love the button flowers and bright colors. Great card!!

Margaret M said...

I really like this card! The kraft cardstock just makes all the colors pop! Great Job!

Linda said...

Fun card. Makes me smile. Love your "petals"!

Stacy's Paper Crafts said...

Super cute Jen! LOVE the embossing detail on your leaves :)

Terri said...

Super cute! I love the way you use the embroidery floss. Great colors too!

DF said...

Great colours - I like how you used the bright blue for the leaves, very cool!

Karen C. said...

Lots of fun and cheery colours. Love the way you have layered so many different elements.

beckynoelle said...

so pretty! i love all of the color :)

ellepaulette said...

So Lovely!!

Ally said...

I just love your card! It is snowing where I am right now, and I kinda want to cry - SO ready for Spring! You captured it beautifully. ;-)

Kara said...

so pretty!! love the colors!

Tigriswillreign said...

These colors are fabulous! Terrific arrangement of elements! In short, lovely!

Nancy L. said...

love it, jen! love the colors, the layout, and those flowers :)

jen said...

Super cute, Jen! Love the 'flower buttons'!! :)

Karin Ã…kesdotter said...

Fantastic card!!!
Love the bright colors and all the great details!!!

Marybeth said...

I love your card it's so happy.

Kelly S. said...

Look at you combining all of those cute sets, Jen! Love the Turning a New Leaf die cut with the Button Boutique set. Those floss- stitched buttons are perfect in those flowers. A cheery and colorful card that helped me to not focus on the snow-covered ground outside of my window!

Unknown said...

Such a bright and happy card, love the layout! Looks fab!

Suzanne said...

Sheer perfection! Jen, I think this is my favorite card of yours ever. I love it all. The rounded corners, the splashes of color, the buttons, everything!

Jill said...

The way you used your floss may be straightforward and simple, but add it to the rest of the card and it's anything but! I love your design, the pops of color, the papers, the embossing--everything, Jen!

Allison Rankin said...

So pretty! Super take on the challenge! Love the brights against the kraft!

Jessie said...

Great colors Jen! I love the flowers and how you used the floss!

paula said...

Beautiful card! Love the sentiment!

Carol's Ink Spot said...

Very pretty spring card.

Christina said...

Oh, so bright and happy! Love those fun flowers with the button centers. The embossed, die cut leaves are fab, too!

Anonymous said...

I love this card. So fun and colorful. Great job!

Lori said...

Fun card! Love the bright colors against the kraft.

Jessy said...

this is such an awesome card. love, love, love the details, especially those embossed leaves, wow. :-)

Sharron said...

So adorable--I love the fresh, bright colors!

Kristii said...

Absolutely beautiful!!!! I totally love the colors and the embossed leaves!!! Your card totally makes me smile!

Meredith MacRitchie said...

I LOVE this - I love all those colours together, and I love all the embossing!

Call Me Crafty Al said...

This is lovely. I love the bright and crisp feel to it. TFS!

Linda Suarez said...

Gorgeous card! I love each element! I didn't think I needed that small scallop die but I really like, I believe I really do need it. TFS!

Unknown said...

ohhhh embossed leaves, cool!

nancy said...

It's hard to be inventive with embroidery floss since it's been around so long. Who cares though?! You've created a fun card filled with vibrancy. Fabulous! Enjoy your weekend.

Rebecca said...

Great card Jenn! Love the colors and the sentiment at the bottom.

scrapsnsuch@gmail.com said...

Such sweetness - Lots of great details on this one!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Such a pretty card! Love those flowers and the papers. Great textures. :o)

Babies-Beth said...

A nice spring colored card- cute!

Lisa Petrella said...

GORGEOUS!!! LOVE your color combo, the super sweet sentiment and the button card you created with the button-centered flowers!!! Fabulous work!

Huguenot Girl said...

Gorgeous Jen - love how you embossed the leaves.

Eva said...

What a fresh and fun card Jen! Colors are so refreshing and all of your details are awesome!

Heather said...

Wonderful spring colors...very inspiring!

Stephanie said...

Gorgeous card Jen, love the bright colors!

Laurie HIMCR said...

GREAT card! I love all the details and textures! tfs!

Kristin said...

gorgeous!! i love all of the color and that flower punch was so similar to "friendly flower" i was *sure* that was the die till i saw your supply list :-)

Laura Isham said...

Jen, this card is so fresh, fun, bright, cheery, and totally makes me smile. It deserved to get all this comment love!

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