PTI ~ 1960's

Erin Lincoln brought us through the 1960's. This is the era I was born in but towards the end of it so I don't recall any of this style. I was even feeling uncertain about the SAF set that was included in the kit for this era. It's way out of my box, with all it's funky and wild shapes. It turned out that it was one of the most fun cards I had the pleasure of assembling that day!

I loved how everything fit together, including the colors! I really want to explore more with this set. I'm going to have to turn to Pinterest for some inspiration. Thanks so much for looking! Blessings~ Birgit

PTI ~ The 1940's

Betsy Veldman worked the 1940's and she was just perfect for this era! Her retro / vintage style always has me oohing and aahing over everything she creates. Today's projects were no exception!

How fun it was to build this bright and cheery background using her vintage set from the SAF kit. I love anything old and vintage so this was right up my alley. It really did make me think of a vintage table cloth. While I didn't have time to finish my posie project, it's close to being done. I'll have to share that at a later date. Well done Betsy and thanks for the vintage visit! Thanks for looking. Blessings~ Birgit

PTI ~ Exploring 1920

Heather Nichols visited the 1920's with us. Her projects were awesome however, I only had time to complete one card.

The vellum embellishment took me forever to stick all those little rhinestones on. It is incredibly beautiful and looks like something you would spend lots of money on. I would definitely try making another one in a different shape. Be sure to have lots of gems on hand though, as it uses a lot!! Thanks so much for looking! Blessings~ Birgit

PTI ~ Regency Era

Melissa Phillips took us to the Regency era. Everything is soft and romantic and who doesn't love Jane Austen? Melissa's first card had me swooning over the gold embossed vellum frame!

While my first card was a duplication of her lovely card (simply because I had to make one!), my second card is a variation of her second card. I'm not good at hand stitching and thought I'd use the rest of my day trying to create the pretty stitched embellishment that Melissa made. So, I opted for another stamped image, since that pretty stamped stitched rose is so lovely!

This card could be used for a birthday, anniversary, wedding... any special occasion.
I enjoy Melissa's soft and delicate style. It was a great joy crafting like she would craft. Thanks Melissa!!
Thanks for looking! Blessings~ Birgit

PTI ~ Renaissance ~ Wax Seals

Nicole's wax seal tutorials were fun and different than anything I would have ever done in paper crafting. I like the gold and black mottled look of the real wax seal.

I used one of the printed canvas papers from the kit for this card and added the faux wax seal to the bottom. Since I was on a roll for Christmas I used a sentiment from Happiest of Holidays. I've got a little head start for this upcoming Christmas season.
Thanks for looking! Blessings~ Birgit