Tuesday, February 24, 2015

PTI Blog Hop: February 2015

My blog continues to be neglected. Not much crafting going on lately. Instead I have been spending time away from the cold cruising the Caribbean.  Now that I'm back I thought I would make a quick card for this month's Bog Hop at PTI.  The challenge is to create something based upon the inspiration photo below.


Blog Hop Inspiration

 My background was created using a stencil and inks on glossy paper. I'm still learning how to use my MISTI (most incredible stamp tool invented) with die cuts. It worked perfectly doing selective stamping with the sentiment.


Thanks for stopping by to take a peek. I'm volunteering at our hospital's gift shop, so I'l be blog hopping this evening. Enjoy!

20 comments:

Rhonda said...

Love the swirls and soft colors. I'm loving my MISTI as well.

Leigh Penner said...

Oh, what a fabulous background! Great take on the inspiration photo!

Darnell said...

Whoa, Carol, your pastel background with that fabulous stencil makes this a spectacular card! I really love this one!! Hugs, Darnell

Linda said...

Beautiful background and lovely card.

Joyce said...

Such a pretty card, Carol. I really love the background you created.

Betty Sue said...

Beautiful colors and card!!!!

Kay D said...

Oh wow! I absolutely LOVE this background- just wonderful!

Chriss Blagrave said...

Beautiful colours with that gorgeous stencil! Love!

Kara Lynne said...

That is a gorgeous, whimsical background!

Tracy said...

your background is so lovely - looks like you took out your pastels to create it.

Diana K said...

Love your interpretation of the inspiration piece. Fabulous inking!

Kristii said...

Such a pretty card!! The background is so soft and the Pretty Peony is absolutely wonderful!!

Betty Wright said...

The background is fantastic! Great design!

Sherrie M. said...

Gorgeous Carol! Your card jumped out at me.

PiecesbyEmily said...

pretty background, such a great take on the challenge!

Sarah said...

Beautiful card, lovely soft background effect.x

Nancy Penir said...

Carol, I have no idea how you made this gorgeous swirly bg, but I'm sure gonna try to do one similar. Glossy paper, huh? Seriously beautiful. Welcome back and keep these beauties comin'!

A Crafty Person said...

Love the gorgeous colors in your card! So very pretty.

Greta said...

Beautiful background & card!

Tracey McNeely said...

Carol beautiful stenciled background--love this!