Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Peachy Keen Guest Designer - Day 3

Good Morning! This week is certainly flying by. Thanks to everyone at Peachy Keen Stamps for giving me this opportunity. And to all of you who have left such wonderful comments, thank you so much. I am enjoying every second of my fifteen minutes of fame. Speaking of fame and stardom. Please give a wonderful welcome to the one and only, Miss Patty Cake!!! Today is all about her.




My first project is a visit to the "Great Pumpkin" exhibit at the fair with Patty. She's all dressed up in a yellow and green polka dot dress with an orange bow in her hair. I used colors in my layout to coordinate with her dress on a black 12" X 12" page. The black cardstock makes those colors really pop. I feel that the matting of photos is really important. Without a mat a photo can get lost on the page. So, if you're ever struggling with a layout, try a mat. It just may change the whole feel of the page. The color of the mat is usually a color pulled from the photo, a complimentary color or one with the same temperature. My main photo is one I took at the Canfield fair. I enlarged it and cropped it in a way that forms a page banner with room for my title. I always use my computer for journaling. I have really nice handwritting and have a background in caligraphy. But I prefer computer generated journaling. I used punches and die cuts to add a bit of interest to my layout. My style of scrapbooking is clean and simple.




The rosette is made using the Tim Holtz mini paper rosette die. The image on the front is a photograph of the sign over the pumpkin exhibit at the fair. I resized my photo and cut out the image with a circle punch. Then attached it to the rosette. I think this is a real prize winner!



And now, I'd like to introduce you to the bewitching Patty. She's all dressed up for Halloween. Her witches hat was made using the witch hat die from Sizzix. Miss Patty's beautiful dress is a "Copic" creation.




Patty's life is not always glamorous. Alas she has fallen upon some rough times. Please welcome Patty, the bag lady. I wanted to try a little stamping on fabric. I've been doing a lot of paper piecing, but now it's time for some fabric applique using the Patty Cake Jr stamp. For the applique pieces I stamped the Patty image onto three pieces of fabric. I used a fusible web to attach the fabric to the front of the bag. The scallop circle was cut with the Nestabilities scallop circle die. I ironed on the fusible web to the back of the fabric before cutting. I colored parts of Patty's body with Prismacolor pencils and added some ribbon and embellishments.




I used a circle template cut from cardstock to make the faux stitching around the inside of the scallop circle.



And here's a close up of Miss Patty in fabric.



Oh yes, tough times. I was quickly reminded of the importance of testing fabrics before applying heat for applique. Need I say more?



Most of the cards that I create have a lot of detail and take some time to complete. So, for my final project today I have created a a couple of small cards measuring 2 3/4" X 4". They are very simple and go together very quickly. For the card on the left I simply sponged on Vintage Photo Distress ink and dressed Miss Patty in polka dots. This was a very quick way to color this adorable ginger. For the card on the right I stamped Miss Patty onto printed cardstock, cut the image out and attached her to the card. Both cards use the same layout with ribbon along the bottom and both images were attached with pop dots. These cards are super quick and simple to make.




I'd like to take this opportunity to share with you some of the many faces of Patty. I've shared them before, but never together.










The name of the stamp that I have been using is Patty Cake Jr available at Peachy Keen Stamps. She is my all time favorite go to stamp. If I am struggling with a card she can usually break the creative block. You've just got to love her. She's so darn cute!

As I end my third day as Guest Designer, I want to remind you that Peachy Keen Stamps has generously donated the In Stitches Face Assortment to be given away on Saturday to one lucky winner.



 
To enter all you have to do is leave a comment here at the end of this post. Tell me about your favoirte go to stamp. I know you have one! I can't wait to find out what it is! Then, hop on over to Peachy Keen Stamps and leave a comment there too.
Wishing you all a very special day! Jane - the Polka Dot Gypsy






26 comments:

Corinne said...

Great job, I just LOVE your layout and your rosette is just GREAT! I can definitely see how this stamp helps with any block! lol
Corinne
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jessica said...

WOW~~ Another awesome day of designing. Love Miss Patty and everything you did with her :)
That LO is beautiful and love the rosette. TFS all your wonderful projects today
jessica
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Lucy said...

Great projects again today! Love Patti with the witches hat on. My favorite stamp is a set of sentiments to use on cards. Thanks for the chance :)

Jessica Buffa said...

Hi there, so glad to have found your blog via your PK GDT highlight. Your creations are fantastic. I love all of the detail. I really like your Canfield Fair creation. It reminded me of all the good times our family has had at the Canfield Fair here in Ohio. Beautiful ribbon and embellishments. TFS
:O)
Jessica

Gramjak said...

Jane, here to tell you how very much I am impressed with your creative work. Excellent ideas and such great instructions!
Hope I might be a winner! (I will definitely be a follower).

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Maria said...

really cute cards and the layout.
Love the gingerbread girl super cute
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Janice W. said...

I love all the ways you use Miss Patty! Brilliant work!

Sue Alger said...

Just love everything. Your designs are awesome. My favorite stamp--too many because I'm fickle and change with the season.

Sandra Strait said...

Fantastic layouts! It's hard to pick a favorite stamp, but I love the Doggie faces.

Glora said...

Wow Jane, you are such a delight! I'm enjoying every second of your time in the 'spotlight.' I must ask where you get all your polka dot paper because I LOVE it!!! Amazing, beautiful, inspiring projects!!!! Hugs- Glora

Kathy Salido said...

Wow, your work is so detailed and amazing!! Love Patty :)
Kathy
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Unknown said...

I dont have a go to stamp, but I do have a go to cart- create a critter and a punch- scallop by stampin up... Love the layout btw!! and how this adorable stamp can be dressed for any season!
kacee

Heather said...

Love that cute little bag!!
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Unknown said...

Oh..........so awesome.... I love Miss Patty. Just went to order it. MY favorite stamp is a PK snowman stamp. That snowman has the cutiest face ever!!!!! jmmaley@comcast.net

Unknown said...

great job here like all of your projects and do like miss patty she is so cute you dis very good on her

Jen R said...

Love Miss Patty Cake!!

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Felicia - Scrapper in the Making said...

Love, Love, Love them all. Smooches... Felicia - frankleecrafts [at] gmail [dot] com

Melissa said...

That gingerbread girl- she gets around. Wonderful ideas ;)

Alisha said...

Very cute gingerbread girl. love how you have so many examples. very cute.
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SuperPat said...

My favorite go to stamp is a set of lips that I use to seal my envelopes with a kiss. I really love your use of Miss Patty.

callyannc said...

Super cute! TFS CallyAnn

Liz O. said...

WOW! You did an awesome job! Love your LO and bag. TFS.
Liz

Debbie said...

Love it! My go to stamp is Happy Birthday sentiment. I think I use it the most and I am building my set of Happy Birthday stamps :)

Jovan said...

WOW, all your gingerbread girls are so super cute!
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Sue D said...

Patty sure gets around!
I'm not sure I have a favorite stamp--my favorite is the one I am using at the time.
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Bunnyfreak said...

What great ways to use the gingerbread.