Saturday, February 13, 2016

Day 9: Saturday Snail Mail

Hello again friends.  WOW...2 posts in one day!  But hey, it's my birthday, and it's too COLD to go outside, so I'm spending my day doing what I love: stamping and blogging!  :0)  Today's challenge over at Papertrey Ink is to make a thank you card and send it to all the great people who work in the warehouse at PTI

I did make one slight goof on my card...I've been in birthday card mode trying to ramp up my stash, and instead of reaching for the "thank" stamp, I grabbed the "happy" and stamped it before I realized what I'd done...grrr!  So anyway, like any self respecting stamper, instead of finishing the sentiment with the "you" stamp, I completed the sentiment by using the "anniversary" stamp, since it is their 9th anniversary!  And I'll put the "thank you" on the inside!! :0)



I used Tropical Teal ink on an embossing folder (the raised side), and then spritzed it with water before smooshing my card stock into it.  Next I die cut a couple butterflies from Life Is Beautiful and inked up the white one by adding Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, & Tropical Teal to the stamp and then spritzing it with water before stamping.  I also WOS'd the colored parts, so it really shimmers IRL!  Adding the sentiment and a few iridescent sequins finished off this CAS card.

I'd like to take a moment and THANK everyone at Papertrey Ink for all the beautiful and fun products, the wonderful customer service, the Fabulous Design Team, and all the dedicated and wonderful workers in the warehouse who make sure I get my orders each month!  Thank you, thank you...you are all the best!!

You can play along too right HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by today again...I love it when you do!!  :0)

12 comments:

Linda said...

This is so beautiful. Love how creative you were to make it work as an anniversary card. BTW, Happy Birthday dear friend. Hope it's a good one.

Rema DeLeeuw said...

Marcia this card is one of my favorites by you! I hope you continue with this style. Simply stunning and perfect in every way.

Nancy Penir said...

Perfect save!!! Happy Birthday and enjoy it stamping! You do it so well. This card is lovely. Love, love, love that background!!!

Barbara said...

Great save and a beautiful CAS card. Love how you can see the solid colors under the butterfly. You made it work, but a Happy Thanks would be just fine too. Lol

Barbara said...

Oh, I forgot! A very Happy Birthday to you. Great way to spend the day.

Birgit said...

Another beauty here Marcia! Love it! So glad you're spending your special day doing something fun! Hope it was wonderful!

Marybeth said...

Happy Birthday Marcia! Cold outside warm inside the craft room sounds like a wonderful day! Warm here in Ca it's an outside weekend for sure.
Beautiful butterfly card! God bless you on your birthday and every day.

Kay Miller said...

Hope you had a lovely birthday Marcia! Your card is beautiful! I'm sure the PTI warehouse staff will be all smiles when they see this beauty!

Helen F. said...

Happy Birthday to you, Marcia! Sorry it's so cold where you are, but happy that means you get to spend time crafting your beautiful cards. this one is STUNNING and that Life is Beautiful is on my Wish List...if I don't win the $300 Wish List contest (:o), I will definitely have to purchase it!

Keri said...

Very cool! Love this! It turned out great! :)

Loll said...

Happy Birthday Marcia!! A day of crafting sounds like the perfect way to spend your day!

Love the embossing folder technique for your background. And your layered butterfly is gorgeous. Great colours with the white and turquoise --- so fresh. xx

Unknown said...

Hi Marcia - Happy Birthday my Stampin Friend! Hope you had a wonderful day!