Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop


Time for another blog hop with Papertrey Ink.  This month is another inspiration photo seen here:


So....have you ever made what I call a "fantasy card"?  Like, one that you have absolutely no idea who you are going to send it to, or how it would ever hold up in the mail?  Well, that's what I made for today...


Hee!  I made this fringed pumpkin after seeing Julie Ebersole's AWESOME video tutorial HERE!  That's how this whole card started.   Seriously, watch her video, it's so easy!  All you need is a long strip of felt, some thin sticky tape like Scor-Tape, and some scissors!!  I saw her tutorial, happened to grab some Melon Berry felt to practice the technique, and whaddya know!  A pumpkin idea grew...and grew....! 


The leaves are from the In Bloom set stamped on Ripe Avocado cardstock, and the sentiment is from Friendship Jar Fall Fillers (on a Tiny Tag die cut).  The little stem is some shimmery brown American Crafts ribbon tied with twine.  The patterned papers reminded me of the ones in the inspiration photo, and are from the 5&Dime Collection by October Afternoon.

Happy Fall y'all...I know I am from upstate New York but I HAD to say it :)!  Thanks for stopping by!
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41 comments:

  1. KaraOctober 25, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    gorgeous pumpkin!!

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  2. ReneeOctober 25, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Gorgeous!
    And such a creative pumpkin...
    I lovey!! :)
    Love the papers...
    it all makes for a perfect card!

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  3. Kris ChirhartOctober 25, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Hi Kelly! Your pumpkin is just darling!!! What a beautiful card!! So charming. LOVE.

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  4. MichelleOctober 25, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Beautiful card! What a creative way to fashion your own pumpkin!

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  5. Jen AdcockOctober 25, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Holy smokes! Now that fabulous pumpkin is something you don't see everyday! I am so trying this. I also love your use of pattern paper too. Love the clever photo interpretation with it. So amazing!

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  6. LanaOctober 25, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Wow! Your pumpkin just amazing!!!! Love it! :)

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  7. RachelOctober 25, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    wow!!! that is amazing what you created with the felt! Whoever gets this card in the mail will be blown away! just gorgeous!

    -rachel w k
    rwkrafts.blogspot.com

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  8. Julia AstonOctober 25, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    What a fun felt looped pumpkin Kelly! I think Split Coast has a tutorial on that too - I've had it on my mind to try it out - and you've inspired me to really get too it!

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  9. June KOctober 25, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Oh so lovely, Kelly

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  10. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    This is SO beautiful! That felt flower almost jumps out of the pic!

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  11. AnnOctober 25, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    LOVE it! I saw that video last week and knew I had to try it - but I haven't yet. Now I'm definitely going to get felty tomorrow. And no matter that you can't post it - anyone would be delighted to recieve such a hand delivered beauty!

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  12. JoyceOctober 25, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Love your card. And, your felt pumpkin. I need to watch that video. Also, the concept of a fantasy card is perfect. That is what most of my cards are anyway. But you make it sound more sexy and elegant. Love it.

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  13. Amy PapaleOctober 25, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    That pumpkin is too cute! How clever!

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  14. UnknownOctober 25, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Beautiful job schirmy!

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  15. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Your card is precious and that pumpkin is brilliant!

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  16. Amy KollingOctober 25, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Kelly, this is just fabulous! I love how fluffy your pumpkin is and the patterns you used on the background. Beautiful and an eye catcher for sure!

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  17. CammieOctober 25, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Kelly, what creative genius! I LOVE the colors, patterns, and that loopy pumpkin is just too cute! I am pinning this little baby.

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  18. TeresaOctober 25, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Wow that is the cutest pumpkin I've ever seen. The stem and leaves look amaizing too. Wonderful fantasy card!

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  19. Marlena M.October 25, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Love that pumpkin...beautiful! ;)

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  20. SuzanneOctober 25, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    This is one of my faves for the day! I LOVE that it's not bright orange, and it's just so pretty!

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  21. wendyOctober 25, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    whow so awesome thanks for sharing ...gotta try this soon

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  22. Julie EbersoleOctober 25, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    SHUT UP!!! Turned out so dang cute, Kelly! YAAAAY!!! *hug*

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  23. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    I love the pumpkin, its just gorgeous. Off to check out that video.

    Suzanne

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  24. cards by caraOctober 25, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Love this! This is a gorgeously designed card.

    I actually posted a link to that video on the PTI boards a while back and Gayatri made a gorgeous one - love this idea! I will have to give it a go when I have a chance. Thanks for reminding me of it ...

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  25. UnknownOctober 25, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    This is fabulous. I love your "pumpkin". Who cares if it won't go in an envelope. You can always just attach it the top of the package or place it in the gift bag.

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  26. Kelly October 25, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    i love your pumpkin. it is very sweet.

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  27. MarybethOctober 25, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Love it the pumpkin flower is beautiful , can't wait to check out the vedio.

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  28. Vera Yates (Ling)October 25, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  29. GayatriOctober 25, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Gorgeous flower :) Love it.

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  30. TerriOctober 25, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Great card. Love your pumpkin flower.

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  31. SharronOctober 25, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Love your interpretation! Fabulous colors and your loopy pumpkin is SO cool!

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  32. Cathy WeberOctober 25, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Wow, that is a gorgeous poofy pumpkin Kelly. This is a card you need to hand deliver, one someone can ooh and aah over while you are right there to enjoy it. Very pretty and I hope I can give that a try too.

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  33. Suzanne RussellOctober 25, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Wow! Great pumpkin! And I am so glad you linked the tutorial, Thanks!

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  34. JeanneOctober 26, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    How sweet your pumpkin is!!!!!! Great dimension.

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  35. Meredith MacRitchieOctober 26, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Kelly, that is AWESOME!!! What a cool idea!! I make TONS of 'fantasy cards'... but when they don't have a direct purpose, I put them in my stash for a random occasion when I need one, which usually encourages me to make more random occasions!

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  36. Linda SuarezOctober 26, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    So cute!!

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  37. Katie GehringOctober 26, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    This is beautiful! Love that pumpkin!

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  38. InkyfingersOctober 26, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Absolutely beautiful.

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  39. JessicaOctober 27, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Well, now, if that isn't the darned most creative idea for a pumpkin! Beautiful colors, too!

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  40. PaulineOctober 27, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    This is just fabulous! Love that fringed pumpkin! Gorgeous! I'm waiting for my new PTI stamps to arrive, my very first ones! I can't wait!

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