Sunday 5 September 2010

Punching - not the violent kind!

Hey!

Well that's it. I'm back at work. The mojo has left the building - LOL! Well all good things have to come to an end, right? So it's back to work to earn the pennies for my crafting supplies. I shouldn't complain as I do love my job, I just really value my creative time too *wink*

I kinda feel like I've ended my summer holidays on a creative high though; y'see I got an email from Paper Crafts magazine asking for two of my cards for their upcoming Stamp It! magazine! Still can't quite believe that when I think of how many cards were submitted! I was still grinning from ear to ear on that news when the next day I got an email from CARDS magazine and they want one of my cards for their Feb 2010 issue! Wow! Talk about lucky! Well that's what a holiday does for the creative mojo I guess!

Anyways, lemme show you a card! We have a new challenge on our PTI blog today, and we wanna see ya 'Punch It!' Well not literally, I'm not the violent kinda gal but I do love a good ol' paper punch! My example uses not only one paper punch, but three:


Yup, it's official. I'm addicted to creating this doily, fan, thingies!

So we'd love to see your take on 'Punching it' and remember, your creation needs only one PTI product to be eligible to enter!

Right then, get used to these short and sweet posts and my advanced apologies for my lack of appearance in Blogland until the next holidays! Though I'll be constantly keeping up to date and admiring what you all create, I just might not have the chance to comment much. Hope you can forgive me!

Thanks so much for stopping by, I really appreciate it!

Catch ya later!
Aimes
x

Card Deets {There's no one like You}
Stamps: Papertrey Ink: Friends 'til the End, Around and About Sentiments
Ink: Papertrey Ink: Pure Poppy
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink: White, Hibiscus Burst
Patterned Paper: Papertrey Ink: Simple Valentine
Accessories: Martha Stewart Scalloped Border Punch/EK Success Embossed Scallop Punch/Corner Rounder/Papertrey Ink button, twine/Cuttlebug/Nestabilities

23 comments:

Debby said...

Loving the shape of the card - really adds interest. Colours popping too off the white and lots of dimension. Great card Aimes.

Emma said...

Wowzer Aimes - this has it all going on - I absolutely love that large scallop edge and the amazing ruffly doily rosette - really special.

Hope it's not been too painful to be back at work - hey it'll be Christmas before we know it lol!

Such a clever girl you are - huge squishy congrats on the pubs - you will have to let me in on your secret (it would help if I actually submitted any ha!)

Smooch x

lil-paper-pixie said...

Fab card Aimes, Big congrats on getting published hun, but I can see why, your cards are just fab.x

Anonymous said...

Drop-dead fabulous card Aimes! It's such a stunning design, and I love the contrast of the white and bold colours. Gorgeous doilie thingie too! Oh and many congratulations on your upcoming publications! I'm so happy for you, and you most definitley deserve it. Your cards are always fabulous! xx

Lynn said...

Double WOW!!! Congrats on being published in both magazines...awesome! So happy for you!

Keep that mojo coming even with back to school :) Love this card...and that big scallop edge is scrumptious! I keep looking for it in the stores around here...think I'm going to have to break down and order it on-line!

Lindsay said...

Congrats on the pubs! I loooove that flower and you can use it as much as you want! This card is super fun!

Tenia Nelson said...

So love this card Miss Lady!! Congrats on the Paper Crafts and CARDS pubs....that is soooooo friggin awesome Miss Aimes!!!!

Courtney Baker said...

Um you should stay addicted because it's way cool!

Amy Kolling said...

Love the doily thingy!! What a neat element to add to a card....:) I love coming to your blog and seeing what you come up with!

Katie Berberich Handmade said...

You've had a triumphant summer Aimes, congrats on such wonderful news. You really are heading for the big time lady ;)
Your "Punched" card is so pretty, I love what you've done with the border punch.....now that is what "creativity" is all about.
I've not seen anything about your Dad mentioned lately, so no news must be good news? I hope so and I hope you and your family are able to relax a bit now.
Big crafty hugs, Katie x

Karen B. said...

Yeah, that flower is awesome and you could put them on any card that you want and each would look just as great! Hope things go well for you as you go back to school.

Karen B. said...

Yeah, that flower is awesome and you could put them on any card that you want and each would look just as great! Hope things go well for you as you go back to school.

~amy~ said...

Super delish card and FABBIE NEWS!!!!! Ginormous congrats sista!!!

~amy~ said...

Super delish card and FABBIE NEWS!!!!! Ginormous congrats sista!!!

Sharron said...

WOW, TWO publication notices--how cool! Huge congratulations to you! Fabulous card as well--I'm loving your little doily creations!

Maureen said...

oh, Aimes...love your medallions, but I need the tutorial from you, please :) And whoola, congrats on all the publishing....I haven't tried to send anything to paper crafts yet...and now that school has started, my submissions will be limited...but had a good day today :) love the punched border :)

Carol's Ink Spot said...

Oh Aimes! Your card is beautiful. I love the simplicity of it and your fan flower. Good luck with the new school year!

Daniela F. said...

BIG congrats on the publishing success, Aimes! Your doily flower looks so cute, I would love to see more of these. Oh, and I need to save that card for Valentine's inspiration :) Hope the new school year is off to a great start!

Daniela F. said...

BIG congrats on the publishing success, Aimes! Your doily flower looks so cute, I would love to see more of these. Oh, and I need to save that card for Valentine's inspiration :) Hope the new school year is off to a great start!

Terri said...

Cool card! Love the flower. Sorry to hear you vacation is over. Hope the new school year is a great one for you. Congrats again on getting published too!

B said...

Oh I think I missed this - Congrats on BOTH pubs! How exciting for you! :)

IamDerby said...

Great card! And congrats on all the awesome publishing news! YAY!

Nerina said...

Love the way you've incorporated all that punching in this one! I'm absolutely THRILLED FOR YOU about your publishing triumphs! Aimes it isn't surprising - your work is awesome! Big HUGS!!

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