June Papertrey

A real quick blogpost this morning...the kids are still sleeping! Aw, sweet peace in the AM.

I think this might be my favorite because it is so different than what I usually do. I got to thinking about that Menhdi Medallion set. All those painted elephants in India. And just happen to have a new elephant die. Perfect. Gold shimmer paper was a must. And although that's suppose to be a little tie of string for a reminder (because elephants never forget), I'll acknowledge that it might just look a little bit like a mustache.

Gracious Vases. Sure they are suppose to be vases. But they make festive party lanterns too, especially when colored. I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE that Menhdi Medallion in black on kraft cardstock.

Rhythm & Soul. I've always seen birds with guitars on posters. So there you go. OK. I'm trying to decide what my next MIM video is going to be. Do you want it to be the technique where you 1)reverse mask like I did with this guitar or...

...2)use two different color inks on one image like I did on this Tag-its #5 card? Let me know by Friday morning!:) The rounded rectangle is actually the extra piece created when you die cut the new beach tote, btw. Possibilities.

Daydreamer. I liked how the quote fit in the seed packet die. A few of them do, actually.

And lastly, It's a Jungle Out There. I love these little flash cards. A little technique-y note on how I created the color and pattern on them. I cut a sunburst with my Silhouette and used it as a mask. After I applied a good deal of ink with a Tim Holtz Ink Applicator thingy, I removed the mask and went over it again. Same color, different shading because the places with ink already just got darker. And lastly, I used the same ink pad to stamp Library Ledger. So you've got three different shades of color with just one ink pad. Possibly thinking this might be a good MIM video too.

Have a good Thursday! Matt and I have a much needed date with friends tonight at a nice restaurant. I've got a dress and heels to wear. Can't wait!