Having to wait a little longer for spring..

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PTI's Make It Monday #316 with Lizzie Jones - Stenciled Edges

Stenciled Edges by Lizzie Jones.. 

 Learn how to use stenciling along your card’s edges to draw the eye toward your focal point, then create a project utilizing your take on the challenge. Your project must use at least one Papertrey product and include stenciled edges.

Below is my take on Lizzie's Challenge. 

 I used the Wood Block Print Stencils blending White Snow around the edges on Kraft paper.  The center was die cut using two of Betsy's Mix & Mat: Scallops dies.  My goal was to create a romantic lacy card that could be used as a wedding card. I chose Betsy's Stitched Garden set to create the rose focal point and off set it in the upper corner. I popped the flower up with foam tape and applied a few clear drops to give the elusion of dewdrops on the flowers.  I also popped the Kraft piece up from the Smokey Shadow backing giving a bit more depth to the card.  Finally, I selected the die cut "Congratulations" from Heather's Ways to Say: Congratulations set as my sentiment. 

• STAMPS: Stitching Garden, Ways to Say: Congratulations.
• INK: Fresh Snow, Pale Peony, Autumn Rose, Scarlet Jewel, Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado.
• PAPER: Kraft, Stamper’s Select White, Smokey Shadow,.
• DIES: Mix & Mat: Scallop, Stitching Garden, Ways to Say: Congratulations.
• OTHER: Woodblock Prints Stencils, Dew Drops for one of the PTI Kits, White twine, Foam Tape, MISTI Mini.

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Wishing Spring Just Around the Corner..

Jasmine's shed her winter fleece jumper and taken to laying in the morning sun enjoying a chew on her bully stick.. hoping spring is just around the corner.  Zoe still prefers her spot snuggled amongst the pillows and blankets on the loveseat.. still in her red tartan plaid winter jumper.  I've not told the girls but another spring snow is in the forecast for later tonight. Jasmine will surely be happy to be fully clothed once again, but hopefully for not long. The flower bed finally prepared.. old growth pulled and freshly bedded with mulch..  daffodils, bleeding heart,  pink poppy plants and rhubarb already peeking through.

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Papertrey Ink March Blog Hop Challenge

"Spring flowers are starting to bloom and the outside is turning green again. Birds are busy building their nests and getting ready for the warmer seasons ahead. How does this photo inspire you? Maybe pull out your watercolors to paint some pretty blossoms or use some unique materials to build a nest for your project." This is what I come up with!

Edited: TO ADD THE RANDOMLY SELECTED WINNERS:

Big Smiley Face!!

• STAMPS: Seasonal Borders: Spring, Bunny Blessings, Penned Elegance.
• INK: Sweet Blush, Lovely Lady, Harvest Gold, Spring Rain, Plum Pudding, Kraft,Green Parakeet, New Leaf, Smokey Shadow.
• PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, Rustic Cream.
• DIES: Penned Elegance, Seasonal Borders: Spring, Bunny Blessings, Shape Shifters: Circle 1, Noted: Scalloped A2 Die.
• OTHER: Foam Tape, MISTI Mini.

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More Gotcha Day!

Jasmine enjoyed her Gotcha Cake but also shared it with Zoe, Jake, Ginger and Sandy!

Doggie Peanut Butter Carrot Cake

Doggie Recipes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup white or whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 vegetable oil
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 egg

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC)
Mix together flour and baking soda.
Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Pour into a greased bone tin.
Bake for about 35 minutes.
Let the cake cool in the pan for a couple of minutes. It should slip right out afterwards.
If desired, frost the cake with low fat cottage cheese mixed with peanut butter (process until smooth) and decorate with carrot pieces.
Store in the refrigerator.

Sent from Sally's Paprika Recipe Manager

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March 20, 2017.. Jasmine's Gotcha Day!!

One year ago today Zoë and I traveled to Kansas City and adopted Jasmine from her foster mother, Bā Stein and Whippet Rescue and Placement (WRAP).  And now I can't imagine my home without her.  She and Zoë are my "two peas in a pod". Affectionately known as Minë.  I love you with all my heart!  

I love both of my girls with all my heart!!

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St. Patrick and the French..

Spending some Auntie/Niece time with Nina at La Madeleine French Bakery & Café then loading up the SlowCooker with St. Patrick's Day dinner to eat when Sally returns from Texas..

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My Take On "From Simple to Spectacular"..

Giving a bit of time after completing the "Make It Monday" Challenge, I decided my card was lacking.. So in the vein of the new challenge.. "Simple to Spectacular" I made a few adjustments..

The Supply List is consistent with the original card (see previous post) with the addition of one of Lexi Daly's dies from her set.. Celtic Cross.  If I were to redo this card, I believe I would pop up the large white panel from the piece of Smoky Shadow card stock behind the Shape Shifters: Circle 1.   cutout providing the depth I feel the card is lacking. (the shamrocks surrounding the sentiment are popped although the photo does not indicate this... I think I could stand with lesson in Handmade Card Photography!  Seriously,  this might be a brilliant topic for some talented paper crafter with photography skills.. Anyway..

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