Papertrey Ink 5th Anniversary Day 10 card!

Hello everyone!  Hope your Valentines Day is filled with love!

Today's challenge in celebration of PTI's 5th anniversary is to make an interactive card.  I made a card using some of my favorite PTI products.  First the adorable little envelope die holds a tea bag.  Then the card itself is a slider card.  The card actually opens like a normal card and hold the tea on the front then slides into an envelope decoratec with a PTI stamp tea pot.  I just love how this  project turned out! 

Papertrey Ink Anniversary Celebration Day 9!

Todays challenge is to incorporate butterflies into your project. 

Papertrey Ink Day 7, Card 1!

Another day of fabulous fun celebrating the Papertrey Ink Anniverary!  Be sure to stop by Nicole's blog and see a sneak of this months release as well, it's fabulous!

Papertrey Ink Day 6, Card 1!

Today's my Birthday and I've been celebrating with family so I'm not sure I'll be able to get more then one card in today, but I had fun squeezing this one in between the dinner, cake and candles! 

Today's challenge was to use one of the sketches fom the Papertrey Ink Blog to make your card.  You can find the sketches HERE.  http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/

Papertrey Ink Day Day 5!

Todays challenge was to use Pinterest as inspiration, so I found some yummy looking icecream cones and decided to use my ice cream cone die to make this little card. 

PTI is now on pinterest so there is tons of inspiration there as well, be sure to check it out!

Papertrey Ink Anniversary Celebration Day 4, Card 1!

Yeah, another day of challenges for the Papertrey Ink festivities and I am continuing with my tributes to the Papertrey Ink desingers.  This card is in honor of one of the new member of the team Ashley Cannon Newell. Thank you Ashley for sharing your fabulous cards with us!  Todays challenge is to use a combination of the designers favorite colors. 

These are Ashley's choices:

And this is my card.

I also used this months sketch from I heart to stamp

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Papertrey Ink Anniversary Day 2, Card 4!

Congrats Lizzy!  I sure would be celebrating if I were you!  So this cards for you!  I used some of the Make it Monday previous techniques to make this fun little card. 

Papertrey Ink Anniversary Celebreation Day 2, Card 3!

Moving right along today I thought I would make a little lunch box note with the image by Tiffany Pastor. Thanks Tiffany for a fun image and sharing your design work with us.  I look forward to an exciting year and using more of your stamps. I keep all sizes of scrap papers and totally make this card frm my scrap bag.  Even the base of the card is from the scrap bag. 

Papertrey Ink Anniversary Celebreation Day 2, Card 2!

This project is in honor of the very talenten Melissa Bickford (Melissa J Designs).  I love Melissa clean and simple style, although I always hate to use the word simple but she really does make it easy to use her images.  Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us Melissa! 

For this project I made a cute little Valentine treat bag. I almost added what I was going to use it for, but fear that would give away the surprise! 

Papertrey Ink Anniversary Celebration Day 2, Card 1!

Today is the second day that Papertrey Ink is rollling out another fabulous day of inspiration.  Today on Nicole's blog they are celebrating the stamp designers (with the exception of Nicole, which I hope means she has something huge planned!)  And I'm continuing to celebrate right along with them by creating cards in honor of each of the Papertrey Designers. I had high hope of creating a card for each one but I think I may have big off more then I could chew, so for todays cards I will combine my thanks for several desingners at once.  My first card honors Beth Silaika and Dawn McVey.  I used Dawn's image (which is free btw on Nicole's blog today) and took inspiration from Beths color choice.  Thanks so much ladies for sharing your talents with us and I look forward to seeing what you create in the year ahead. 

Woohoo!  Fun stuff!  Thanks for stopping by!

Pappertrey Ink Anniversary celebration #6!

And in honor of Heather Nichols favorite project I made this card using some the colors in her project.   I love Hather's scrapbook pages, they are so heartfelt and just perfect to preserve her thoughts for her family.  But don't take my wok for it, be sure to stop by Heather's blog and see the amazing pages she does. 

And here is my project:

I think that is all I will have time to finish tonight, but be sure to stop back tomorrow for the remainder of my projects.  And another challenge on the PTI blog!  Good luck if you play along.  

Papertrey Ink Anniversary Celebration #5!

And this card is for the fabulous Jessica Witty.  I love Jessica's style, and I think it's really cool that her favorite projects are projects that aren't time consuming and just come togeter.  I think that is a great lesson for everyone.  Thanks Jessica for sharing your craft with us:) 

Again I took some of Jessica's design elements for my card, although I didn't have a single item that she used I think my card came out awesome! 

All products are Papertrey Ink except the paper doily. 

Papertrey Ink Anniversary Celebration #4!

With this project I would like to thank Lis Johnson for sharing her talents with us.  She is always and inspiration.  Be sure to stop by the blogs of all of the desing teams favorite projects.  You can find links to all thier blogs from the Papertrey Ink blog. 

For this project I used my favorite PTI papers.  Of course green has always been a favorite so when this paper collection came out I had to have it. 

All of the products in this card are Papertrey Ink!

Papertrey Ink Celebration #3!

I love the clean style of Maile Belles.  Thank you Maile for sharing your design talents we us! 
For this project I chose to use the design element to Mailes favoite project. 

All product are from Papertrey Ink!

Papertrey Ink Anniversary Celebration continues!

So it's taken me to half time to get this card finished, but I have to admit I've been making stromboli and taking pictures as well.  Making memories and scrapping, what an awesome Superbowl!  And Modonna rocked half time.  One of the best shows in quite some time. 

This card is in honor of the fabulous Melissa Phillips. I love Melissa's adorable baby card and used the colors as inspiration for this birthday card.  Thanks Melissa for sharing your wonder stamps and creativity with us!

All products Papertrey Ink

except the Martha Stewart butterfly punch. 

Papertrey Ink Anniversary Celebration! Favorite Things

Pick one of the team members favorite projects from above (on Nicoles blog) to use as inspiration for your very own creation. Your project can draw from their layout, color scheme,

technique or anything else that inspires you.

So what I thought I would do is pay a little tribute to each design team member by creating through ot the Superbowl.  So make sure to check back often because I'll be posting more project tonight! 

My first project is to honor one of my favorite PTI stamp designers.  I am totally in love with the Michelle's Wooderson's vintage style, her craftiness is just amazing and I love that she makes thinks that are so useful for the kitchen.  I've used her stamps to make everthing from Wedding Centerpieces to packaging baked goods for fundraisers.  And everyone was in aww by the projects, and honestly I couldn't have done it without such fabulously designed stamps as well as inspiration.  So thank you Michelle for your continued inspiration. 

 I have to admit this stamp set has received a ton of love and ranks up there as one of my favorites as well. 

Product: All products and stamps PTI

except: Martha Stewart Garden Gate  Punch

Card Your Ass off Sign Up now Open!

We've had so much fun with Scrap Your Ass Off!, that I thought it would be fun to do Card Your Ass Off!




Here's how it will work....









*Sign up before Feb. 13th to play. You will not be able to sign up after the 1st challenge is due.



*Challenges will be posted every Friday. The 1st challenge will be posted Friday, Feb. 10th. You will have 4 days to upload your card to the designated gallery album.



*Any participants who do not upload before the deadline will be eliminated. Those who do will move on to the next round.



*All the challenges will be based on a sketch & use a technique or product



*The series of challenges will go until there is only 1 participant left, making them the winner who will get their choice of scrap supplies valued at $50.









Who's up for the challenge!?









If your new (and we would love to have you!) just sign onto the Paper Secrets forum and then also you will need to sign up for the gallery. Make sure to do this now so you are all set when it's time to post your fabulous cards. Then be sure to stop by the forum and post that you are joining in the challenge so we know to look for you. Then just make a card each weekend and be the last card maker standing for the awesome gift certificate to the Paper Secrets store!

Paper Secrets February Card Sketch and Challenge!

Hello everyone! 
This months card sketch at Paper Secrets is just for you! and I hope you can play along. 

I used the sketch for one of my Valentine cards using this months Paper Secrets manufacturer challenge which happens to be Webster's Pages. 

The ribbon is May Arts and the pearls are SEI. 

To play along for your chance to win a Paper Secrets Gift Certificate just make a new card using this sketch and upload it to the Paper Secrets Gallery! 

Come back to morrow for some exciting new and a brand new weekly challenge you can joing in for a huge prize! 

Michelle's Bloggerversary Hop!

Hi everyone,
Michelle asked me to be part of her bloggerversary blog hop.

Today I thought I would share a few projects I made for the Paper Secrets Monthly manufacturer challenge. this month the challenge is to use Webster Pages and the color gold. 

and here is a second project using gold and Studio Calico paper and EK Success stickers. 

1. Michelle O'Driscoll (Me) - ScrapbookingSOS.blogspot.com
2. Darlene - ScrappyGoLucky.blogspot.com
3. Divinity - Scrap-N-Patch.blogspot.com
4. Mary Eisen - MeStamp2.blogspot.com
5. Lori Apgar - ScrappinMyStressAway.blogspot.com
6. Pattie Beach - Paperplates-PJBeach.blogspot.com
7. Heather - HousesBuiltOfCards.blogspot.com
8. Sue in CT - SueInCT.blogspot.com
9. Cindy deRosier - CindydeRosier.com
10. Jean - PagesInTime.blogspot.com
11. Marianne - MyLifeInCraft.blogspot.com
12. Joyce (with a great sketch and challenge) - 1ashjoy.blogspot.com (you are HERE)
13. Emily Kincke - Emily.Kincke.com (Stay Tuned Having Some Snow Issues)(you go HERE)
14. Back to Me (Michelle) - ScrapbookingSOS.blogspot.com
So, you can answer the last question for the giveaway!
Thanks for hopping along!

Paper Secrets January Sketch Challenge

For this challenge, all you have to do is create a layout based on the sketch above and post it here and the gallery! That's it! :)




Entries are due byJanuary 31st, 11:59 PST

Be sure to add the keyword "sketch15" to your Paper Secrets gallery upload

Uploading your entry here and into the gallery by the due date will get you entered into the random drawing to receive a $10 gift card to Paper Secrets Store.

Hope you can play along!

Paper Secrets Card Sketch Challenge

Happy New Year! 

I'm starting the month off with my first card sketch.  I hope you get a chance to play along. 

And here is a sample card I made and sent to my Secret Sister for the past year (don't worry, she's not a secret any longer)

For this challenge, all you have to do is create a card based on the sketch above and post it here and the Paper Secrets gallery! That's it! :)




Entries are due byJanuary 31st, 11:59 PST

Be sure to add the keyword "jcs2" to your gallery upload

Uploading your entry to the forum and into the gallery by the due date will get you entered into the random drawing to receive a $10 gift card to Paper Secrets Store.

Papertrey Princess challenge

Hello everyone, It's beginning to finally look like winter in Pennsylvania and I'm loving it! the fresh snow puts me in the Christmas spirit, I can almost smell the cookies baking! one of my favorite treats for the holidays are shoe flake cookies. So....
For this months challenge I would love to see some snowflakes. They can be stamped, embossed, embellishments, or die cut whatever you favorite snow flake might be.

Paper Secrets Blog Hop Winner!

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the hop!  What fabulous inspiration to get you in the mood for the holidays. 

The winner of my blog rak is PaulaJ, Paula please send me an email at jcasaldi@ptd.net with your address and I'll get your prize pack out to you! 

Paper Secrets Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Paper Secrets Holiday Hop! Each of our team members have a Holiday project to share with you. Be sure to visit all the blogs for chances to win some great prizes!!! (be sure to leave a comment with a way to contact you)




I've been busily trying to fit in Christmas Cards between decorating, shopping, wrapping and the like, I'd like to share one with you.  I hope it inspires you to make a fabulous holiday project and share it in the Paper Secrets gallery (you never know your project might be hightlighted on our blog!)

I love non traditional holiday colors, so for this project I chose soft colors in greens, pinks and blues.  I used coredinations paper for the backgorund and Jilly Bean Soup for the trees.  The trees are cricut cut. 


Now for the prize! To be eligible to win this prize:


The prize is a Technique Tuesday card kit! With directions to make 5 projects!

For your chance to win:
1. become a follower of my blog
2. send a friend request to me on Facebook (Joyce Casaldi)
 and leave a comment below for each chance.

 Blog Hop ends Dec. 4th, 11:59 pm PST. Winner will be posted on my blog on December 6st, you must stop back to claim your prize and email your address. 



Let’s get to hoppin’!



Paper Secrets

Rochelle Spears

Nancy Dare

Joyce Casaldi You are HERE

Kimmy Jaster

Nicolle Kramer

Doris Widder

Kristi Beisel

Paper Secrets November Challenge!

Hello everyone, hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving week and are well on your way to decking the halls for the holidays!  I know I'm excited, our tree is up and I plan on doing some decorating next week when everyone goes back to work. 

Before I get to this months card sketch I wanted to remind you of the Paper Secrets Blog Hop.  Hope you can join us for the fun! 

This months sketch is brought to you by ME:)

(thanks Rochelle for the help!)

Just use this sketch to make a fabulous card, then upload it to the Paper Secrets Gallery for your chance to win a $10. Paper Secrets Gift Certificate! 

and here are a few examples for you from the Paper Secrets team....

My card:

Rochelle

Doris

Kimmy

Hope you can play along! 

Paper Piecing Challenge

This months technique challenge at Paper Secrets is Paper Piecing!  How much fun can you have making fun projects with paper pieced embellishments.  I chose to make a very cute Christmas Tree as my pieced project. 

To play along just upload your paper pieced project to the Paper Secrets Gallery and link it back to the challnge thread for your chance to win a PaperSecrets Gift Certificate!