August Posse Challenge - All About Me

"Hey pretty lady.  What puts a smile on your face?"  We all know that a PTI box on the doorstep puts a spring in our step, but I'm sure that other things do to.  So, now's the time to share. (But, keep it clean, okay.)  Think, raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens.

The Challenge:
(1) Create a card that highlights one of your favorite things - OUTSIDE of stamping.
(2) Use at least one Papertrey product.
(3) Post your creation to your blog (or other online gallery) and tell us a bit about your choice.
(4) Add a link to your post to the Mr. Linky below before August 31st.

All supplies PTI unless otherwise noted.

Paper:  Rustic Cream, all prints (Hopscotch Collection, BasicGrey)

Stamps:  Admit One (LawnFawn), Birthday Basics

Ink:  Fountain Pen (Jenni Bowlin), Vintage Touch Tea Dye Duo

Tools:  Wonderful Words die, Tag Sale 3, Edgers #2,

Other:  Copics, seam binding (Hug Snug)

Easy, eh? So, as this month's hostess, I posted my sample to get your mojo fllowing. But, if you want the story behind it, you'll have to visit my blog once I've linked it up. Can't wait to see your creations and to learn a little bit more about each of you.

Happy stamping!

Parade of Blogs - Sept. 2010

Cue the marching bands and send in the clowns, it's time for a posse parade.

This month's challenge was to ink up a never used or too-long neglected stamp set to create something fabulous. Are you as anxious as I am to see the results?

If you've created a card for this month's Parade of Blogs, scroll on down and sign Mr. Linky so we can all hop on over to see your handywork.

Thanks for participating this month! And be sure to check back on the 17th for our final Petite Challenge for September.

Suzanne - Your September Papertrey Posse hostess

Challenge #4: Inspiration Challenge

Wow, I can't believe it's already time for our fourth group challenge! But, you know what they say, time flies when you're having fun.

If you're anything like me, at the end of a long, busy summer, you've got some uninked stamps sitting in a drawer somewhere feeling unloved. Well ladies, it's time to change that. The summer is finally winding down and it's time to spread the love.

The Challenge:
Dig out a stamp set that you have either bought recently and never used (tsk, tsk) or ink up an oldie, but goodie that's been sorely neglected (shame, shame).


The Details:
1. Create a card using at least one PTI product (stamp or paper).
2. Post your creation to your blog on September 15th for our official Papertrey Posse Parade of Blogs!
3. On September 15th, after you have posted your card, stop by and sign Mr. Linky on the official September Parade of Blogs post.
4. Have fun gettin' inky!

I'll be back soon with our next petite challenge!

Suzanne - Your September Papertrey Posse Hostess

Challenge #3: Technique Challenge

Hello everyone! Happy August! This month I am your Posse challenge hostess. You know, August is one of my favorite months. It's the start of school (here in our county, the kids go back tomorrow!!), and I have always loved school. I like to learn, so school was always the best part of my life. Do you like to learn? Ever since I started stamping back in 2003, I think, i've loved to learn new things in regards to stamping and one of my favorite things has always been techniques. There are so many cool techniques out there that can totally take a card to the next level. My very favorite is Cracked Glass! This month for our main challenge, I want you guys to take YOUR favorite technique and wow us! Break out an old favorite or teach us something new. Don't really do techniques or don't know where to start? Check out the Try a new technique forum/gallery on Splitcoaststampers.com for a ton of ideas. Ready? Ok...get to thinking!

The Details:


1. Create a card using your favorite technique.
2. Use at least one PTI product on your card.
3. Post your creation to your blog on August 15th during the Papertrey Posse Parade of Blogs.
On the 15th, after you have posted your card, stop by and sign Mr. Linky on the official Parade of Blogs August 2010 post.

Challenge #2: Color Challenge

Welcome back for our second group challenge! I am so excited to see the fantastic cards that you all make and share with us.

I have been working a lot with color recently I've been struggling a lot with Melon Berry in combination with anything else. Recently I was in the studio organizing my scraps and this color combo jumped out from the pile and spoke to me - begged, almost, to be the July challenge. How can I say no when inspiration hits - especially if it'll mean some uber-talented ladies will be playing with my arch-nemesis color!

So here's the challenge:

The Details:

1. Create a card using the colors provided below - Ocean Tides, Aqua Mist, Melon Berry, and Dark Chocolate (or something close if you don't have these on hand).
2. Use at least one PTI product on your card.
3. Post your creation to your blog on July 15th for our official Papertrey Posse Parade of Blogs!
4. On July 15th, after you have posted your card, stop by and sign Mr. Linky on the official Parade of Blogs July 2010 post.

Have fun! I'll be back tomorrow with our next petite challenge!

Amy - Your Papertrey Posse July Hostess

Parade of Blogs June 2010

It is time for our first official Papertrey Posse Parade of Blogs!

If you have completed a card for this month's sketch challenge, please scroll down and sign Mr. Linky so we can march on over to your blog and see what you have created.

The Sketch:

Challenge #1: Sketch Challenge

I am so excited to post the first official challenge for the Papertrey Posse. I can't wait to see all of the beautiful cards and inspiration that this sketch produces. It is my first sketch, so although I am a little nervous about it, I am confident in your abilities to make it shine!

The Details:

1. Create a card using the sketch provided below.
2. Use at least one PTI product on your card.
3. Post your creation to your blog on June 15th for our first official Papertrey Posse Parade of Blogs! (Okay, so it is a blog hop, but I couldn't resist the alliteration that parade offered.)
4. On June 15th, after you have posted your card, stop by and sign Mr. Linky on the official Parade of Blogs June 2010 post.
   
   The Sketch:

Have Fun,

Jessica - Your Papertrey Posse June Hostess