Tuesday, June 25, 2013

June PTI Blog Hop

Hi friends,
Today, I'm hopping along for this month's:

The challenge this month is a Touch of Gold.
I have a couple of cards I created with that in mind.

Here's the first:
 I call it the Midas card because it's all gold *Ü* I challenged myself to go for a CAS, one layer card. I stamped five different leaves with Colorbox Gold. The sentiment is heat embossed in pirate gold powder on a Vintage Cream card base.

The second card has a bit of dimension:
I stamped the leaves in gold ink & then heat embossed the veins in Pirate gold. I then added Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Close to Cocoa inks to them---> sparingly to not lose the gold completely. I fussy cut them out so I could pop them up on the card front. The sentiment is stamped in Close to Cocoa on Vintage Cream cs. The edges were distressed & inked with more gold ink. I also flicked a bit of gold ink on it.

Card #1 is also playing along at:
 CAS on Sunday: One layer wonder
Cupcake Craft: Not For Flower- CAS
Creative Card Crew: No Designer Paper

Ugh... sorry for the lighting on my pics. I am still waiting for the light bulb for my photo light to arrive so this wonky lighting is driving me crazy! Aaack!

Thanks so much for hopping by!
Tootles!

The 411
Stamps: Turning a New Leaf (PTI), Leaf Prints (PTI), Signature Greetings (PTI), In Bloom (PTI)
Ink: Gold (Colorbox), Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Close to Cocoa (SU)
Paper: Vintage Cream cs (PTI), Gold CS
Accs: gold sequins, Gold Viva Decor Pen
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43 comments:

  1. StampingcountryJune 25, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Love the simple elegance of your cards and the sparkle!

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  2. Leigh PennerJune 25, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Oh, these are both so lovely! I especially love the overlapped stamping on the first one and how you added the sequins!

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  3. MaryJune 25, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Very pretty! I like them both but really love the first one. Simple but very elegant!

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  4. LindseyJune 25, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful cards. The leaves in the second are so gorgeous I just want to reach out and touch them.

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  5. Nancy Penir June 25, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Well I have to use the 'Wow' word on both cards! The leaves are a knockout!

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  6. LindaJune 25, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    Lovely cards. My favorite is the first card.

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  7. AnonymousJune 25, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Both cards are stunning!!!!

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  8. BirgitJune 25, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Wow! Both cards are so beautiful!

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  9. victoria hJune 25, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    pretty cards - the leaves are lovely golden

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  10. maria f.June 25, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Pretty card - I like your design.

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  11. Monika ReeckJune 25, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    ooh wooow I love monochromatic card you have made..it is really romantic and elegant and love the sentiment too...great monochrom card....Love also the second card great colors of the leaves...

    I am joining also the CAS on sunday challenge...I would be glad if you could visit my blog and leave some love..my card is number 20 to help you to find me..many thanks before..hugs, Monika from Germany

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  12. Neets BJune 25, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    These are fantastic, I really like the first card. The gold and vintage cream work great together :)

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  13. Lisa's Creative NicheJune 25, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    WOW!!! LOVE your second card!!! What a brilliant idea!

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  14. ShayJune 25, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Very pretty cards that use gold in marvelous ways!

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  15. samantha's cardsJune 25, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    both cards are beautiful

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  16. @JoyceCasaldiJune 25, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Great cards!

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  17. Karen C.June 25, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Love the elegance of your cards. The second gold leaf collage is stunning!!

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  18. UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    I love leaves and this card is gorgeous!

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  19. karen hJune 25, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    Oh my! Both cards are wonderful! Love the simple design of the first; and on the second card, those leaves are amazing!

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  20. craftmatesJune 25, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    Wow! Both very elegant beautiful cards!-Irma

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  21. Linda NicholsonJune 25, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Both cards are stunning! I love the simplicity of the first one and those gold embossed leaves on the second.

    Linda

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  22. DašaJune 25, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    I love both cards..so beaufitul!!!

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  23. Sherrie M.June 25, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    Both are amazing....love your one layer card especially.

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  24. nancy yJune 25, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Really great cards, love the idea of the first one with one layer and then embossing the sentiment!

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  25. DFJune 25, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Beautiful! Love the stamping on the first one.

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  26. janelleJune 25, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Oh my! Both cards are just beautiful!

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  27. Larissa HeskettJune 25, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    I LOVE these!! Such NEAT Cards and Fun takes on the challenge!! THANKS for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! =)

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  28. GretaJune 25, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Great cards! The second one really grabbed my attention & I hope to CASE it!

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  29. GabyJune 25, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    Are you the one that always said "I'm not good on CAS cards"???
    Don't want to hear it again. *LOL*
    Your cards are so pretty! Both of them.

    Big hugs,
    Gaby

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  30. Nicole ParmentierJune 26, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    Both cards are so stylish, love them!!

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  31. SoniaJune 26, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    So pretty! I love the detail on the second card - plus they are such soft and elegant examples of how to use gold without a lot of embossing :)

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  32. SoniaJune 26, 2013 at 4:13 AM

    So pretty - I love the softness of the gold and the subtlety of it combined with your color palette :)

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  33. SusanJune 26, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    Fabulous cards Karli! The first one is my favourite with the subtle leaves and bit of bling!

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  34. Marcie RhysJune 26, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Just breathtaking! What wonderful composition as well as a sensational use of gold.

    I have one critique, and that is I fear that most people who do a Google image search for PTI will not easily find your glorious creations.

    I noticed that an image search (at least in Google) uses the first image in your blog post. For you, it just shows Papertrey's logo, and doesn't give a hint of your beautiful creation. You can fix that by putting an image of the card (or a tantalizing close-up of it) as the very first image, followed by PTI's logo, if you wish. Your cards are so beautiful that everyone who does a search should want to visit your blog!

    Thanks for sharing your creations.

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  35. SadieJune 26, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Your cards are both beautiful! I especially like the "midas" card. So simple yet so striking!! Great job!

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  36. UnknownJune 26, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    What beautiful elegant cards love them. Thanks for joining us at Creative Card Crew in our no designer paper challenge hugs Tania (DT) xx

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  37. Jacquie SouthasJune 26, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Beautiful cards - love the dimension on the leaves!

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  38. DonnaJune 26, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Beautiful cards and such pretty CAS designs. Thanks for joining in the fun at Cupcake this week :) Donna ♥ x

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  39. lisa808June 26, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Gorgeous in gold! As pretty as your 'midas' card is, the second one really stands out with those gorgeous leaves.

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  40. carol (krillsister)June 27, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Two super cards. The leaf card looks spectacular!

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  41. DelphineJune 28, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    They're both gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at Cupcake and good luck! Delphine xx

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  42. Guild Master CrystalJune 28, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Great cards! I love the CAS designs and the colours are so elegant.

    Thanks for playing along in our "no designer papers" challenge at Creative Card Crew!

    ~ Crystal (DT)

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  43. Dwie lewe rączkiJuly 7, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    Absolutely amazing card. Thanks for playing with us at Creative Card Crew! Yvonne

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