Peacocks, Paper & Ink Pads

Sketch DIY Notebook MIM #167

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 14:55:00 +0000

Hi there everyone! It's been a little while since my last post! I still have been crafting, just not blogging about it as much and with the end of school, it was just a tad bit crazy!

Anyways, I tried the Make It Monday this week with Erin and the DIY notebooks! Super cute, as pretty easy like she said! Here is the link to see the process video Erin made. I made mine a card sketch notebook that I can keep in my purse or laptop bag as I am out and about! Here is what I made!

I used Scribbled Circles for the Images along with Wet Paint II for the "note this:" sentiment.

Then I used Simple Alphabet for the word "card sketches".

Aqua Mist Bitty Dot Patterned Paper was used for the spine and back of the notebook.

and for the inserts.... I used a couple different stamp sets to get these little pages, mostly Clip Tips & Scribbled Circles.... I also used a set by Kanani called Labels & Tabs (StudioL2e)

Everything came together really well I think. When checking in throughout the week at everyone else's creations, I noticed some gals left extra patterned paper to wrap around to the front of the book. I liked that idea, but decided to add a small velcro closure to ensure it stayed shut in my purse or bag.

Thanks for visiting!! Have a blessed day!

Supplies:

Cardstock: Stampers Select White, Kraft, Aqua Mist Bitty Dot Patterned Paper

Ink: Aqua Mist & True Black Ink

Stamps: Scribbled Circles, Clip & Tips, Simple Alphabet & Labels & Tabs (by StudioL2e)

Other: Velcro Closure, Scor Tap

Craft Room Tour!

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 18:57:00 +0000

Hey everyone!

I just re-did my craft room and wanted to share it with the crafters of the world!!

I hope you enjoy and if you have any questions, just ask and I will try to answer.

The desk is from IKEA, it has 2 parts

Alex/Linmon - long section

Linmon/Albis - rounded section

Ink Organizer is from www.OrganizeMore.com

Marker & washi storage is from Michaels.

BEFORE!

AFTER!!!!

(check out video tour link below)

and now a quick video tour of my room!

* I think I called my black empty ink storage a stamp holder, not true, lol!

It is an old cassette tape holder that I had to modify with foam board to hold my ink pads!*

Take 2 on Papertrey Ink Watercolor Splats Challenge!

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 18:57:00 +0000

HELLO AGAIN!!!!

I am back at it again! Trying another color combo from the Papertrey Ink Make It Monday Watercolor Splats #161 Challenge!

This was so fun! I need more ink daubers to try more of this!

And once again, it made 2 cards for me!!! YAY!!

SUPPLIES:

CARDSTOCK: Stampers Select White, Kraft, & Aqua Mist

INK: Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, Simply Chartreuse, Limeade Ice & True Black

STAMPS: Count My Blessings Stamp Set

Dies: Count my Blessings Die Set

OTHERS: Water :) & Dimensional Adhesive

CHECK OUT MY CRAFT ROOM TOUR HERE:
http://peacockspaperandinkpads.blogspot.com/2014/04/craft-room-tour.html

Watercolor Splats Challenge from Papertrey Ink

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 13:35:00 +0000

HAPPY SPRING!!!

It is finally feeling like spring around here in Indy! Grass is turning green and trees are filling in! I live out in the woods and I love love love this time of year!

I tried tried and tried to get on board with the last weeks Make It Monday, but for some reason they were not jiving with my clean & simple style! I am going to go back today and see what others did and try to get some inspiration from their creations! I love going back after and seeing what others have made!

Anyways, on to today's creations. I was soooo excited to see another watercolor technique as I am just getting my inky fingers wet with these techniques involving water! Here is the link back to the blog post that tells you all about the Papertrey Ink Make It Monday Challenge #161.

The here are some great things about this particular challenge:
1. It was fun to blend colors!
2. It was sooooo easy!
3. I used an oldie but goodie classic stamp & die set (Count My Blessings Stamps a $5 stamp set!!!)
4. IT MADE 2 CARDS!!! (he he he, lazy stamper am I)

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my projects! I am going to try this again in another color combo, so look for another post soon!

CHECK OUT MY CRAFT ROOM TOUR HERE:

http://peacockspaperandinkpads.blogspot.com/2014/04/craft-room-tour.html

SUPPLIES:

CARDSTOCK: Stampers Select White, Raspberry Fizz

INK: Raspberry Fizz, Berry Sorbet, Summer Sunrise, Orange Zest, True Black

STAMPS: Count My Blessings Stamp Set
Dies: Count My Blessings Stamp Set

OTHERS: Water :) & Dimensional Adhesive

+ More Make It Monday!! #158

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 01:10:00 +0000

Additional Make It Monday #158 Fun!!!!

I used Distress Markers for my watercolor medium for this card!

I took pics of the steps below and used a picture collage for a small tutorial for a friend, so I decided to share it with you all as well!

It was fun!!

CHECK OUT MY CRAFT ROOM TOUR HERE:

http://peacockspaperandinkpads.blogspot.com/2014/04/craft-room-tour.html

SUPPLIES:

CARDSTOCK: Kraft, Stampers Select White

INK: True Black

STAMPS: Polka Dot Basics 1, Wet Paint

OTHERS: Distress Markers

Make It Monday: 158

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 00:19:00 +0000

Back again with another Make It Monday post! 2 weeks in a roll?? Say what???? Ha, ha, ha!

This week challenged us to use various watercolor mediums with our stamps! I had recently dabbled in watercoloring my backgrounds with a brush, but not my stamps. So, I ventured out to Michael's Craft Store and picked up a nice starter set of Gelato's! HOLY COW, these are fun! I now see I need more colors!

Well here is my attempt with Gelatos!

and a little uncloseness! :)

It was really fun! I hope you enjoyed your visit to my blog today!!

CHECK OUT MY CRAFT ROOM TOUR HERE:

http://peacockspaperandinkpads.blogspot.com/2014/04/craft-room-tour.html

SUPPLIES

CARDSTOCK: Stamper's Select White, Kraft

INK: True Black

STAMPS: Feather Finery, Mini Blooms (for the sentiment, I think)

OTHER: Gelatos, Enamel Dots, Gold/Cream Twine, Tiny Attacher

More Make It Monday Fun!

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:52:00 +0000

Another take on Make It Monday #157

EDITED TO ADD: THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR COMMENTS! TRULY MADE MY DAY!!

I took Betsy's challenge and even did a twist on her release project! It was fun! Also got to whip out the new favorite WET PAINT Stamp Set! It's so fun!

CHECK OUT MY CRAFT ROOM TOUR HERE:

http://peacockspaperandinkpads.blogspot.com/2014/04/craft-room-tour.html

SUPPLIES

CARDSTOCK: Stampers Select White

INK: True Black, Limeade Ice, Hibiscus Burst, Aqua Mist, Summer Sunrise

STAMPS: Wet Paint, Monthly Moments: March

Dies: Monthly Moments: March

Other: Foam Tape

Thanks for looking and and thanks so much for leaving a comment! I read every one and they make my day to see that you took the time to comment!

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop: March Post #4

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 12:04:00 +0000

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop: March Post #4

I have several cards here for the PTI Blog Hop, I got inky right after Nichole posted the theme/topic for the hop! Then the cards sat...... for like 2 weeks... until today.. (Monday the 24th) I FINALLY have time to do something with them! So here they are! I will have separate posts for each card!

Again, I went the embossing route here, I just stamped severel colors of Papertrey Ink, then went over with VersaMark ink and used clear embossing powder to have the shiny effect on them.
Supplies are listed below!

EDITED TO ADD: THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR COMMENTS! TRULY MADE MY DAY!!

SUPPLIES:

CARDSTOCK: Kraft, Sweet Blush, Stampers Select White

INK: VersaMark, Sweet Blush, Hibiscus Burst, Orange Zest,

Harvest Gold, Aqua Mist, Lavender Moon

STAMPS: Watercolor Wonder, Keep It Simple: Thank You

DIES: Boutique Border: Birthday Die

OTHER: Clear & Gold Embossing Power, Heat Gun,

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop: March Post #3

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 12:04:00 +0000

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop: March Post #3

GOLD STAR

I embossed a stars background set from Lawn Fawn in the background, then die cut a large Papertrey Ink Star and embossed the entire die in Gold Embossing Powder! It is so pretty & shiny! I then die cut a Boutique Borders Stamp Set and stamped on the image & greetings!

EDITED TO ADD: THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR COMMENTS! TRULY MADE MY DAY!!

SUPPLIES:

CARDSTOCK: Kraft, True Black, Stamper Select White

Ink: True Black, VersaMark

Stamps: Boutique Borders: Birthday

Dies: Boutique Borders: Birthday, PTI Large Star

Other: Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop: March Post #2

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 12:04:00 +0000

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop: March Post #2

Thinking of You

Again, I went the embossing route here, I just stamped severel colors of Papertrey Ink, then went over with VersaMark ink and used clear embossing powder to have the shiny effect on them.
Supplies are listed below!

EDITED TO ADD: THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR COMMENTS! TRULY MADE MY DAY!!

SUPPLIES:

CARDSTOCK: Kraft, Summer Sunrise, Stampers Select White

INK: VersaMark, Pure Poppy, Blueberry Sky, Limeade Ice, Summer Sunrise, Harvest Gold

Stamps: Dots & Spots

Other: Embossing Power, Heat Gun, Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Stamp

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop: March #1

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 12:03:00 +0000

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop March Post #1

CHEVRON HELLO

I went the embossing route here, I just stamped severel colors of Papertrey Ink, then went over with VersaMark ink and used clear embossing powder to have the shiny effect on them. It's hard to pick up the shininess, but I tried, lol! Supplies are listed below!

EDITED TO ADD: THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR COMMENTS! TRULY MADE MY DAY!!

SUPPLIES:

CARDSTOCK: Raspberry Fizz, Stampers Select White, True Black

INK: VersaMark, Aqua Mist, Simply Chartreuse, Orange Zest, Pure Poppy

Stamps: Background Basics: Chevron

Dies: Wonderful Words: Hello

Other: Embossing Power, Heat Gun

THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO LOOK AND COMMENT!

Make It Monday: 157

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:02:00 +0000

Make It Monday #157

DIY Cover Plates

I haven't participated in Papertrey's Ink Make It Monday on my blog for a while, so I thought I would give it a go!! And this little lovely number even impressed myself, ha ha ha!

It was fun to brainstorm what dies I had that would work with this technique and it turned out the hexagons from the Honey Bees would work perfectly! It is pretty simple execution.

EDITED TO ADD: THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR COMMENTS! TRULY MADE MY DAY!!

I also added Glossy Accents to the Queen Bee as well as the "Hello" sentiment!

With a dash of Wink of Stella for some glittery shine! :)

Have a wonderful day!

Kristi

Supplies:

Cardstock: Stampers Select White, True Black

Ink: Summer Sunrise, Raspberry Fizz, True Black

Stamps:Honeybees, March Monthly Moments

Dies: Hello Die, Honeybees Hexagon Die, Heart-2-Heart #6 Circle Die

Others: Glossy Accents, Wink of Stella

Items for Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 15:14:00 +0000

Hi friends!

I am selling a few partial PL Kits!

(UPDATE: ALL ITEMS HAVE SOLD - THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST!)

Here are pics if you are interested in what they look like!!

Project Life Partial Kraft Kit $6.50 (shipped in US)

(SOLD)

100 3x4 cards (2 of each design)

28 4x6 cards (1 of each design)

Project Life Partial Maggie Holmes Kit $6.50 (shipped in US)

(SOLD)

100 3x4 cards (2 of each design)

27 4x6 cards (1 of each design)

If you are interested in any of these, please respond via email to imkristi2@yahoo.com or via PM on the Papertrey Ink Forum. These items are cross listed on Facebook groups as well! I will update their availability as soon as possible if they are no longer available!

BLOG UPDATE: New name & new look

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 15:15:00 +0000

Hi friends!

I had neglected my blog for a while and came back and wanted to give it a fresh start and a little makeover! So first off, I re-titled my blog, it used to be BlissfulPaisley, it is now more reflective of things that interest me and not just a name!

I love peacocks, they are gorgeous! There colors are just jaw dropping!!! And they are funny too, have you ever heard the sound they make! ha ha ha!

And paper, people who know me, know that I am a paper snob, love me some good sturdy cardstock!

And finally ink pads, gotta have something to ink up that paper with!!

So this new blog name fits me, my style to a T!!

And kudos to my girl Vernetta for helping me out with the name, I gave a list of things that interest me and it really was a simple as listing them off, I made finding a blog name too complicated, lol!

Any who, a little bit more about me before my next blog post.

My name is Kristi, my user name a lot of times is: imkristi2

I am a Christian Thirty-Something, Stay At Home Mom.

I am married (for almost 15 years) to my awesome husby Dan, and we have 4 kids.

And we have a dog and cat!

My family!

My hobbies include: card making, stamping, just starting to get into Project Life, so maybe I will document that here if I get the nerve. We will see.

Also dabble in the occasionally home DIY projects.

Thanks so much so stopping by and taking the time to read my blog!

I appreciate each and everyone of you!

Make It Monday #105

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 02:08:00 +0000

Here is my take on the Make It Monday Challenge!

This was a card a "cas'd from Pinterest! The original creator used ribbon where I have glitter trim! Ribbon & I do not get along well, so the glitter trim was a good substitute!

Supplies: (all PTI unless otherwise noted)

Paper: Stampers Select White

Stamps: Dot Spot & YOF: Lily of the Valley (sentiment)

Ink: True Black & Enchanted Evening (Stamped off)

Other: Martha Steward Glitter & Rhinestone

PTI February Blog Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:27:00 +0000

I haven't posted since September, bad blogger, bad I know! Anyways, here is what I whipped up!

So here is the challenge!

Pull out your letter stamps and alphabet dies and create something monogrammed! It can be a gift for someone special or a treat to keep for yourself! You could monogram a set of notecards, stationery, coasters, journals, home decor or anything else you can dream up! Have fun and experiment with combining different fonts, pairing up stamped & die-cut letters, pull-out neglected patterned papers to use as backgrounds, add texture with impression plates and you can even play around with with unique color combos! We can hardly wait to see what YOU create!

So without further ado... here is what I whipped up! I used the new Papertrey Ink stamp set Irresistibly Ikat! LOVE THIS NEW SET! I even made some Project Life cards for a friend with it! I may share that in another post!

Supplies: (all PTI unless otherwise noted)

Paper: Kraft, Stamper's Select, Simply Chartreuse, True Black

Stamps: Irresistibly Ikat from PTI, & Lawn Fawn Quinn's ABC's

Ink: Fresh Snow, Simply Chartreuse, & Spring Rain

Other: 2.25" punch

Mr. Bones Spook Out Blog Hop Post #2

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:54:00 +0000

Here is another Halloween themed card I made! As I have mentioned before, I do not own any Halloween Stamps, I had to improvise. Well I got to thinking, October is an extrememly busy birthday month for me, so I should make some Halloween-ish Birthday cards for some people.

This particular card makes me think that all these eyes are lined up & looking at me!

Supplies:

Stamps: PTI Faux Ribbon (I think?)

Paper: PTI Orange Zest, True Black, Kraft

Ink: True Black

Dies: Limitless Layers Dies, Eyelet Border Die

Mr. Bones Blog Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:21:00 +0000

Here is another Halloween themed card I made! As I have mentioned before, I do not own any Halloween Stamps, I had to improvise. I made my own Digital Stamp "Keep Calm & Scare On".

Supplies: (PTI unless otherwise noted)

Stamps: A Little Argyle Stamp Set

Paper: Kraft, Stampers Select White, Simply Chartruese

Dies: Limitless Layers

Other: Twine from Twinery

Card Swap Cards!

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 02:00:00 +0000

Hi friends!

Just wanted to share my cards I made for a card swap I recently signed up for!

I signed up 4 for groups (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas & Valentines). I didn't realize when I signed up that they ALL WOULD BE DUE October 5th! What, all at once, I thought maybe due the month before..... anyways, I overreacted for about 5 mins, lol and then got down to crafty business, and totally surprised myself and finished the majority in 1 day and then finished the next day! YEAH!!!!!

I am also using this particular blog post to link up to Papertrey Inks Mr. Bones Spook Out Blog Hop with my Halloween Card.

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HALLOWEEN CARD

Supplies Used: (all Papertrey unless specified)

Paper: Papertrey Ink

Digital Stamp Image found online

Stamps: A Little Argyle

Ink: PTI Orange Zest

Dies: Limitless Layers Dies

Other: Canvas Impression Plate

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THANKSGIVING CARD

Supplies Used: (all Papertrey unless specified)

Paper: Papertrey Ink TerraCotta Tile, Kraft

Pattern Paper: Unknow

Stamps: Count Your Blessing PTI

Ink: PTI Dark Chocolate

Dies: Count Your Blessings Dies

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CHRISTMAS CARD

Supplies Used: (all Papertrey unless specified)

Paper: Papertrey Ink Kraft, Pure Poppy, Stampers Select White

Stamps: BB: Twinkle, Paper Smooches Jerome the Gnome Stamp

Ink: PTI Pure Poppy

Other: Various Copics

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VALENTINE'S DAY

Supplies Used: (all Papertrey unless specified)

Paper: Papertrey Ink Kraft & Stampers Select White, Pure Poppy, Smokey Shadow

Stamps: Valentine Tag It's Set

Ink: PTI Noir

Dies: Heart Border Die

Other: Linen Impression Plate, Rhinestone Embelishments

Make-It-Monday #80 (second post)

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:13:00 +0000

Ok, here is my second attempt at Make-It-Monday Challenge #80

Supplies: (all PTI unless otherwise noted)

Paper: Kraft, Soft Stone, Stamper's Select

Stamps: Penguin (can't remember name)

Ink: Amuse Black Ink, Aqua Mist

Dies: Penguin

Other: Twine from Twinery, Rhinestones & Clothespins from LSS

Make-It-Monday Challenge #80

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:34:00 +0000

Make It Monday Challenge #80

Quick blog post just sharing the banner I made for my son Asher's 1st Birthday!

I used the Double Ended Banner from Papertrey Ink (PTI) to make the little flags!

It was quick & painless, and I packaged it up nicely to use on our next birthday cake!

So here is the birthday guy, can't post a pic of the cake and not him!

(Supplies for Birthday Banner)

Paper: Multicolor Cardstock from LSS

Dies: Double Ended Banner (PTI)

Stamp: AlphaBet Dies (Michael's $1 Spot)

Twine: The Twinery

MIM Challenge #65 Using Patterned Paper Scraps

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:50:00 +0000

Hi everyone!

Wanted to put my spin on the challenge this week! I have no home Internet as of now, silly satellite service. Oh, it's one of the perks of living in the deep woods! So this post is coming via iPhone Blogger App, who knew such a thing existed! Anyways, I'll be brief......

Here's my card..... I think the patterns could be too busy together, but my friend doesn't think so.

April Blog Hop & MIM #63

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:02:00 +0000

Hi blog friends! Hope you are having a fantastic day out there in Cyber Space!

Well it's time for another Papertrey Ink Blog Hop, this time for the month of April.

to get more info on how you can participate in the blog hop, visit Nichole Heady's blog.

What it is:

A day dedicated to seeking inspiration through projects utilizing Papertrey Ink products. This event allows all of our customers who enjoy sharing inspiration & artwork with their peers do so through their personal blogs.

When it is:

The actual Blog Hop will take place tomorrow, April 25th, beginning @ 10 am EST

and run until 11:30pm EST.

The Challenge:

We are excited to get back to our inspiration challenges for the blog hop each month. For the month of March we wanted to focus on sunshine and the upcoming spring season. What better way to do so than with a fresh color scheme of aqua & yellow. Use the inspiration piece as a jumping point for your color scheme, pattern combinations, overall design or whatever else inspires your creativity.

Inspiration Photo:

And here is my project, not sure if you can tell, but I also GLITTER DIE CUT my Ribbon Tails for another entry into the MIM #63 Challenge! Woo-hoo!

Close Up of that pretty tag!

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Supplies:

Paper: Sweet Blush, Aqua Mist, & Fine Linen

Ink: Hibiscus Burst, Aqua Mist

Stamp Set: Harvest Berries, Tag It's, & Faux Ribbon

Dies: Quatrafoil Die, Double Ended Banner

Other: Circle Punch & Scor-Tape

Hello friend (MIM #63)

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:43:00 +0000

HELLO FRIEND!!

That is exactly what this card for MIM #63 is titled, Hello friend

To find information about this weeks MIM Video on Glittered Die Cuts click here.

Now, on to the card....

I did not have an Xyron Sticker Maker, so following suit of what some other crafter did, I used scor-tape. BUT, I wanted to add a little bit extra dimension to my clouds, so I made them striped glitter clouds!

Take a closer look!

How fun! Love that little bee with the trail!

Anyways - just wanted to share!

Have a super blessed day!!

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Supplies: (PTI Products unless specified)

Paper: Hawaiian Shores, Spring Moss, New Leaf, Ripe Advocado, Fine Linen

Ink: True Black

Stamp Set: Thing Big, Amuse Bumblebee

Dies: Clouds

Other: EK Success Border Punch, & Prisma Glitter

Papertrey Ink March 2012 Blog Hop #2 & Blog Hop for Janelle

noreply@blogger.com (Kristi) — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 05:32:00 +0000

What it is:

When it is:

The actual Blog Hop will take place tomorrow, March 25th, beginning @ 10 am EST

and run until 11:30pm EST.

The Challenge:

To get more specific info on the Papertrey Ink Blog Hop for March click this link here.

NOW ONTO MY CREATION FOR THE

MARCH 2012 PAPERTREY INK BLOG HOP &

THE BLOG HOP FOR JANELLE (info here)

Janelle: I am claiming complete healing and restoration in the

Holy Name of our Savior Jesus Christ, Amen!

Close up of the details!

I apologize, the lighting is not that great here at night :)

I usually get my crafting time in when everyone is asleep :)

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Supplies: (PTI unless notes)

Paper: Stampers Select White, Aqua Mist, Lemon Tart

Ink: none

Stamp Set: none

Other: Limitless Layers Circles, Martha Steward Butterfly Punch, SU Square Lattice Embossing Folder, CM Micro Maker Punch, Rhinestone Embellishments