Thursday, February 25, 2010

Papertrey Ink February Blog Hop!

I recently started visiting the Papertrey Ink Forum and it's been so much fun sharing my love of their products with other Papertrey Ink fans!  They have a monthly Blog Hop and tonight I'm participating for the first time.  The February Challenge is in honor of their AMAZING design team.  We were asked to visit the Papertrey Ink Design Team Gallery and chose a project that inspires us and then recreate it using our own interpretation and style. All of their designers are crazy talented and I'm always in awe of Betsy Veldman's creations.  I regularly stalk her blog and her projects are jaw dropping.  Betsy, thank you for bringing so much inspiration, joy, and motivation to my creative process.  You're a true gift!  And a BIG thank you to the entire PTI Design Team! 


Here is Betsy's amazing "gratitude" card that inspired me.  



And here is my VERY humble interpretation.  Hopefully, I'll make her proud.  {wink!}



Thank you for visiting my blog and happy hopping!  

Supplies:  Cardstock (Vintage Cream, Spring Moss), stamps (Vintage Labels, Mega Mixed Messages, Background Basics Tin Types, Polka Dot Basics II); ink (Spring Moss, Ripe Avacado, Dark Chocolate, Chamomille), ribbon (Vintage Cream grosgrain):  Papertrey Ink; Pattern Paper:  Making Memories; Rhinestone:  Basic Grey; Butterfly:  Scarletlime Kit; Nestabilities (Labels One); Thread:  Coats

42 comments:

Lea L. said...

This isn't a humble interpretation...it is goreous Kay!! I love the design and stamping on the sentiment tag so much, and the ribbon is fabulous! Great job with the challenge!

♥Lea

Laura :) said...

Wow, beautiful card! I think Betsy's are some of the hardest to CASE-but yours is lovely!!

Anonymous said...

Oh my word Kay, this is just stunning! I can absolutely see where you got your inspiration from, but you changed it up enough to be totally unique and you! You most certainly did Betsy's card justice!

(-: Heidi

Tricia said...

What a wonderful take on your inspiration piece!! I love the fresh colors!

cnelson said...

LOVE Betsy's card!! And I LOOOOOOVE your interpretation!! So beautiful!!!

Anika said...

Fantastic card, Kay! Congrats on your first Hop!

Dana said...

Not humble at all, but stunning and creative! wow. I'm in awe at your take on this challenge. Just amazing.

Tanja said...

BEAUTIFUL - you can see her style but your own touch is awesome!

Elizabeth S. said...

Fabulous job on this card! I love everything about it.

Lori said...

Welcome to the hop, beautiful card!

Diane Jaquay said...

Oh wow, your card is STUNNING!!

Jennifer K said...

Your card is every bit as lovely as Betsy's. It's stunning and I'm going to tuck it away in my inspiration folder.

@JoyceCasaldi said...

Love the bold colors!

Anonymous said...

Simply stunning!! Your card is wonderful!

Jen Carter said...

Great job! A very fun card!

Kelly S. said...

I'd say for SURE you made her proud! LOVE the colors on this, and your texty butterfly is the perfect little centerpiece!

Marge said...

Very pretty; love your colors!!!

Lizzie Jones said...

Beautiful card! I love the bracket/polka dot/butterfly/crystal thingie. Seriously awesome!

Rosanne said...

Such a pretty card!

Sue in Grapevine said...

What a fabulous card!

Unknown said...

Oh I love your version - so bright and pretty! Great job! :)

Rhonda said...

Kay, this is super! I'm casing

Shay said...

Wow! Such a lovely, awesome card. You did a wonderful job adapting Betsy Veldman's card and making it your own. I can't wait to discover more wonders on your blog later.

{Thanks for the lovely comment on my blog! I really appreciate it!}

Nadine said...

Kay i love everything about that label! From the cute butterfly with it's bling, to the sentiment, and how you've stamped the polka dots on the top half. Perfect! Oh and the rest of the card is beautiful too, lol!! Great job on the challenge!

Ingrid Danvers said...

Gosh....your card is gorgeous, sweetie. You did a fab job. Betsy is amazing, but so are you! You're a talented girl.

Miss ya,
Ingrid
xoxo

Sue Ann said...

Kay your card is beautiful!!!! GREAT JOB on he challenge!!!

colleenk said...

I love everything about your card! It has stitching, perfect colors, the die cuts, Perfect bow. All the qualities of a great "Betsey card"! But you made it your own and it is a beauty!

Terri said...

Great job! I think you will definitely will make her proud.

Linda said...

Very pretty! Love your bow. Thanks for sharing.

Sharron said...

Very striking! Great job with all the details and your bow is perfect! Love this pretty card!

Anonymous said...

I love the card you chose. Great take on it!

Cammie said...

So glad you joined the hop. You have definitely captured Betsy's fun fresh colors. Your card is a wonderful tribute to her.

Pat said...

Great colors and design. Love that background!

Anonymous said...

Very cute card! Hope you had fun!

Daniela Dobson said...

I love that card too...the colors are awesome, but so is yours ♥♥♥♥
Beautiful creation.

Karen H. said...

Great card. I love the butterfly over the flourish.

Michelle (abzzymom) said...

Love the colors on your card! So pretty!

Betsy V said...

Oh my goodnees, Kay! I gasped out loud when I saw your version. It's waaay prettier than the original. hee. I love your color combo and that awesome patterned paper in the background. This card is AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for your kind words, but you girl...are talented. :-)

Betsy Veldman

~amy~ said...

wowzie wow wow Kay...your card is simply delish...

Nancy L. said...

wow!!!! what a beautiful card!

Maureen said...

eek!! You could be a designer with that card!! Great choice of paper and I love how you used so many sets!! That ribbon is perfect :)

Daniela F. said...

Gorgeous card, Kay!! Love the bold bright colors in the background combined with the soft spring moss and cream on top.