Sunday, April 25, 2010

PTI Blog Hop: Tissue Paper

Okay this is so my kind of challenge. Not only did I just buy a pack of tissue paper, but I just love using this kind of stuff! So I broke out my all time two favorite PTI sets and got to work (In Bloom and Big and Bold Sentiments).

I knew I wanted to create a focal point with my tissue paper, but I also knew I wanted to create a ruffle. I set these fun colors against black to give it a little pop.

To create the card: 


1. Create card from cardstock. 
2. Stamp flowers and dots in the background.
3. Run a strip of adhesive across your card. You'll use this to adhere your tissue paper as you ruffle along it. Ruffle the first strip of orange tissue paper. 
4. Ruffle the second strip of purple (for this one I did a more messy ruffle).
5. Stamp sentiment and adhere.
6. Stitch along the bottom of sentiment.

Stamps: In Bloom, Big and Bold Sentiments (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Snow Chalk (Hero Arts)
Cardstock: True Black, Plum Pudding (Papertrey Ink)
Thread: White (Coats and Clark)
Tissue Paper: Orange, Purple (Target)

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61 comments:

  1. StampinCathyApril 25, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    Courtney this is awesome. Love the blooms and that tissue paper. Great colors.

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  2. Leigh Ann BairdApril 25, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    Love this! Why didn't I think of a tissue paper ruffle!? The colors are outstanding!

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  3. DanaApril 25, 2010 at 4:57 PM

    Holy cow, love the purple and yellow against the black...super fun. I can't believe that's a tissue paper ruffle...looks so awesome! (and I really need to get In Bloom)

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  4. itsallrosiApril 25, 2010 at 5:30 PM

    great use of the tissue! love this!

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  5. Charlene AustinApril 25, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    Love it Courtney! Very bold and FUN!

    My little blog hop card was inspired by YOUR fabulousness! Come see.

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  6. AnikaApril 25, 2010 at 5:40 PM

    Love your card! That bright tissue paper is so fun!

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  7. MichelleApril 25, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    Love those colors together...the yellow mixed in with the purples is really nice; and stitching - can't go wrong with that!

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  8. Diane JaquayApril 25, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    You succeeded beautifully, the tissue paper colors really do POP against the black background!! Beautiful card Courtney!

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  9. BrandiApril 25, 2010 at 6:25 PM

    Courtney how pretty. The colors really do pop against the black background!
    Brandi

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  10. TammyApril 25, 2010 at 7:08 PM

    Fab card girl! Love the colours and love how sharp those white blooms look on black--striking!!

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  11. LaurelApril 25, 2010 at 7:28 PM

    Courtney this is fantastic!

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  12. Sara MacApril 25, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    Wonderful card! Love these bright colors against the black.

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  13. sofiaApril 25, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    Lovely card!!!

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  14. AmyApril 25, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Very pretty--I love the texture and color the tissue adds!

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  15. CammieApril 25, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    I love the contrast of those vibrant ruffles with the black and white.

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  16. ChristiApril 25, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    oooh so pretty!

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  17. JessicaApril 25, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    Oh my gosh, I just love everything about your card! The colour scheme, that huge ruffle of tissue paper, the white on black. Love it!

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  18. sillyleannApril 25, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    I am loving the ruffles!!! So clever!

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  19. ShirlannApril 25, 2010 at 8:54 PM

    Gorgeous colors and love the ruffles!

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  20. Deb CApril 25, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    Your ruffles are just adorable!

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  21. Daniela DobsonApril 25, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    Beautiful and the colors are awesome!

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  22. Cindy LeeApril 25, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    What a fun use of tissue paper, Courtney! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  23. Terri Trotter EarleyApril 25, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    Fun ruffles. Way to rock the tissue paper challenge.

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  24. peggysueApril 25, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    Great use of color on this card and that is one fab ruffle.

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  25. Jen CarterApril 25, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    Very pretty! Love that ruffle!

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  26. AnonymousApril 25, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    oo I love projects like this.. Bright fun and easy on the pockets lol. Plus its so effective.. the colour and materials.. great work again.. Love this.

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  27. Pam W.April 25, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    I love the punches of color against the black/white background. Great use of the tissue paper.

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  28. Laura.KApril 25, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    Grate colors. I love them. Tissue paper???? I must try this.

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  29. NerinaApril 25, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    so bold and dramatic! great use of the tissue and great card!

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  30. Julie RanaeApril 25, 2010 at 9:44 PM

    Fabulously fun and colorful : )

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  31. BethieJApril 25, 2010 at 10:13 PM

    I LOVE it.. what a FUN card!!!
    Happy Hopping!

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  32. Susan WinslettApril 25, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    Love the ruffles, Courtney! Can't wait to try it. And, using colored tissue paper- why didn't I think of that?!? Looks great against the black background.

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  33. LorraineApril 25, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    Pretty card. Love how you made the colors pop by using the black background!

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  34. MarianaApril 25, 2010 at 10:29 PM

    Striking, love the colors and the ruffles!!

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  35. Karen B.April 25, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    Awesome colors. I think PCD should invent some sort of ruffle stamp....

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  36. MaureenApril 25, 2010 at 10:51 PM

    Oh, yes!!! Love how the colours pop off the black...and the white flowers are gorgeous!!

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  37. Elizabeth S.April 25, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    Beautiful! Love those ruffles!

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  38. KerriApril 25, 2010 at 11:25 PM

    So pretty! I love the colors you used and your tissue ruffles look fabulous!

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  39. jenApril 25, 2010 at 11:34 PM

    you soooo rocked the tissue paper!!! love it- your ruffle is awesome & the way the colors pop is gorgeous!!! :)

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  40. AnthonetteApril 25, 2010 at 11:41 PM

    Beautiful creation, Courtney! Those ruffles are fab.

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  41. CariApril 26, 2010 at 12:03 AM

    Love the colors!

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  42. Alice April 26, 2010 at 1:55 AM

    awww... those tissue ruffles are beautiful! they really pop against the dart background! fabulous card!!

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  43. Kim WilsonApril 26, 2010 at 4:28 AM

    I love that ruffle Courtney! Of course I made flowers from the tissue mainly because I wanted to try the crumple technique oh and made a tag too but what a great way that you used it! Awesome!

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  44. LatishaApril 26, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    Very pretty!

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  45. Amy KollingApril 26, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Wow look at that tissue ruffle!! Great job!!!

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  46. Lisa PetrellaApril 26, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    This is SUPER! I love the way the colors pop off of the black background! So clever and beautiful!

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  47. BarbaraApril 26, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    LOVE that pop of color on the black! Gorgeous card!

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  48. LaurieApril 26, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    SO cute! I love the ruffle! What an adorable card!

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  49. KayApril 26, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    Fabulous color combo! Your tissue paper ruffle is so pretty!! ♥♥ Kay

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  50. AnonymousApril 26, 2010 at 7:17 PM

    Great card! Nice job!

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  51. MelissaApril 26, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Very pretty Courtney! I love those bright ruffles with the black background!

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  52. MelissaApril 26, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Very pretty Courtney! I love those bright ruffles with the black background!

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  53. MargeApril 26, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    Gorgeous; love your bright colors!

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  54. Carol's Ink SpotApril 26, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    Love the ruffles! The colors are so vibrant and the red/pink paper shimmers! Great card!

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  55. MerryApril 26, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    That is so pretty...love the pleating and the colours.

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  56. ShayApril 26, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    Utterly fabulousness (if that is not a word it should be!)! The bold graphic colors and design are breathtaking. I love your use of tissue paper too. Brilliant.

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  57. Theresa TyreeApril 27, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    Love your use of color here! Great job!

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  58. Laural-LeeApril 27, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    The contrasting black background was a great idea. Beautiful stamped background. And I love your ruffles. especially the shiny purple one! Fantastic colours a focal point.

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  59. KarenApril 27, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    Courtney, a tissue paper challenge?? That IS totally up your alley!!! :> Love the bold colors and I so want to reach through my monitor and touch your card! :>

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  60. Paige Taylor EvansApril 28, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    Love those ruffles! And the colors! Swoon :)

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  61. TaheerahMay 1, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    Stunning card Courtney, but then your cards always are!! I just love the colours you used, and love those In Bloom flowers having that monochrome effect! Gorgeous!!

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