Saturday, September 25, 2010

Papertrey September Blog Hop Challenge





I'm entering my first Papertrey Ink blog hop challenge! I just love this wreath from the "Wreath for All Seasons" stamp set, and it inspired me to make a door card for my brother and his family, who just bought a new house. This card fits in a regular business sized envelope.

The challenge is to use a tip you learned from another crafter. I used a technique I picked up from Nichole Heady's blog for my wreath. I stamped it once in Terracotta ink, and then rotated the stamp 45 degrees and stamped again, giving it a faded look for the second stamping.



Recipe:
(all materials Papertrey Ink)

9 1/4" x 8" Kraft cardstock, scored at 4"
9" x 3 3/4" Terracotta Tile cardstock
8 3/4" x 3 1/2" Fine Linen cardstock, scored with my Scor-Pal to look like a door

"Wreath for All Seasons" stamp set
Dark Chocolate, Terracotta and Chai Ink
Rustic Jute Button Twine
Vintage Button
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45 comments:

  1. Kelly September 25, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    very pretty.

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  2. TaheerahSeptember 25, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    Very cool, I just love that wreath!

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  3. i'm with the bandSeptember 25, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    Very nice!!!

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  4. DebbySeptember 25, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    Great card. Love the fab way you've put the door together. The button door handle is so cute.

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  5. AimesSeptember 25, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    What an AWESOME idea! If only my front door looked that fabulous! LOL!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    Oh my! This is AWESEOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I am soooooo in love with that stamp but this design/idea is brilliant!!!!!

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  7. Harvest Moon PapiereSeptember 25, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    This is a beautiful design that's simple and elegant :) I just loved her examples using the wreath that made me add that set to my wish list...you just reinforced my need for it! :)

    -Roxanne

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  8. RhondaSeptember 25, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    What a great welcome home card!

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  9. Sue AnnSeptember 25, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    Of course the wreath is fantastic but what hit me over the head was your scoring to make this the perfect door and the button for the knob ....... fantastic card!!!

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  10. Kay DSeptember 25, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    OMG- I love how you turned this into a "door"! Awesome!

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  11. Allison RankinSeptember 25, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    That is a super cool idea and so CASEable! Great job!

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  12. Cathy WeberSeptember 25, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    Your wreath looks just like a real one hanging on a door. Great job making it look so realistic.

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  13. DebraSeptember 25, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    Oh goodness, this is lovely! What a creative, fun card!

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  14. 2 DuckySeptember 25, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    So beautiful! Come by my place and pick up your award. :)

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  15. Kerry CrockettSeptember 25, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    Such a great concept and a beautiful card!

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  16. sugacatzSeptember 25, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    I love how oyu made the door. Lx

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  17. Kelly S.September 25, 2010 at 4:55 PM

    EEK this is so great! The scoring is perfect and I love the button door knob!! Fabulous colors, tooooo!

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  18. StephanieSeptember 25, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    Just awesome! I had to add this to my bookmark folder called "Projects I want to do!" LOL Thanks for sharing!

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  19. MelissaSeptember 25, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    So pretty! What a fun card!

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  20. MargeSeptember 25, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    Oh, the last 2 are this wreath set that I won on Day 1, but haven't received yet -- your door idea is FABULOUS -- very creative -- and I may have to CASE it (when I have my set)!!!

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  21. peggysueSeptember 25, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    Nice depth, lovely card!

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  22. RavengirlSeptember 25, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    So clever, love the door! The embossed squares are perfect panel accents!

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  23. CristinaSeptember 25, 2010 at 6:10 PM

    This is so clever! I wish I had thought of it first. Great card!

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    Love the door you made for this; what a pretty card!

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  25. karahowardSeptember 25, 2010 at 6:34 PM

    Love your door!! (actually, two exclamation points aren't enough to tell you how much I love it)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  26. KristiiSeptember 25, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    Beautiful!!!! I just love the embossing too!!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!!

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  27. Jen CarterSeptember 25, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    Such a super cute idea! Fun, fun, fun!

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  28. GinnySeptember 25, 2010 at 7:13 PM

    Just beautiful, I love the two toned look of the ink and your color choices are fabulous! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  29. Cassie_luSeptember 25, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    cute door card and love the hanging you used with the wreath.

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  30. KaraSeptember 25, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    so pretty...i love this card!

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  31. NerinaSeptember 25, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    Oh my gracious me! This is absolutely STUNNING - so beautiful and creative and so subtle with the scoring!

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  32. katemade designsSeptember 25, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    love this. The details are awesome.

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  33. Laura IshamSeptember 25, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    completely in love with this card! what a great idea. it must have taken some time to get all of the score lines figured out. well worth the effort. its beautiful

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  34. Babies-BethSeptember 25, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    Oh gosh, that door is so perfect! It looks like, well, it looks just like a door! I love it!

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  35. Amy KollingSeptember 25, 2010 at 9:59 PM

    Beautiful card.....your door is perfect!!! I can't wait to get my wreath all inky after this blog hoppin'!

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  36. Sue Lelli September 25, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    FAB wreath technique and LOVE the scoring for the door panels!

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  37. Ohhh SnapSeptember 26, 2010 at 5:48 AM

    Beautiful card!

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  38. DFSeptember 26, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    Great idea, and beautifully executed! I love this stamp set too but held off buying it until I figure out what to do for Christmas cards.

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  39. VictoriaSeptember 26, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    Lovely card, perfect for a new home congrats! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  40. ChristinaSeptember 26, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    This is so incredibly clever! Love the twine and the button doorknob. Beautiful job!

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  41. CammieSeptember 27, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    What a cute card and perfect for new home congratulations. So glad you joined the hop.

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  42. Ulysses' mamaSeptember 27, 2010 at 10:36 PM

    What a truly cute and unique idea! Love the door and the wreath technique.

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  43. Adele FowlerSeptember 28, 2010 at 5:13 AM

    what a great idea!! :)

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  44. ShannaSeptember 28, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    I'm impressed! So clever!!!

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  45. Kerry TOctober 6, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    I love this card. You did an awesome job.
    mommakcrafts.blogspot.com

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