May 2015 PTI Blog Hop Challenge

Hello, Stampers,

Happy Monday! Happy Memorial Day! Blessings and gratitude to all those who serve and have served our great country in the military!

It is time for the monthly Papertrey Ink Blog Hop Challenge at Nichole Heady's blog {capture the moment}.

I made this:

This was our inspiration photo:

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The card base is PTI hibiscus burst with a mat of select white. The rainbow blocks on my card were made by inking and spritzing PTI inks using a Hero Arts stamp "Row of Squares." The inks used were pure poppy, hibiscus burst, summer sunrise, new leaf, and Hawaiian shores. Each color was then liberally winked with Stella. Sadly, my card did not photograph well (it was even worse inside). It's very sheeny-shiney and pretty IRL.

The blog hop is open all day long if you would like to be quick like a bunny and link a card!

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Magnet PSA

I used my MISTI to place the sediments (from PTI "Birthday Bash" set, some NBUS) in between the layered rainbow boxes. The MISTI is a remarkable tool for placement of images on your card, expecially if you're doing many cards of the same design, but you do need to be very careful when you use the magnets.

Not only are the magnets strong enough to injure your fingers if you aren't careful, I learned they can pose a danger for people, such as myself, who have pacemakers or defibrillators. When I queried Ilana, she said she honestly didn't know if there would be a problem using the magnets. On my request, she gave me the name of the company that manufacturers the magnets she sells and this is the response I received:

Hi Darnell,...I would say do not use one piece of  # ND007000N within 12" of the pacemaker just to be safe. Best Regards, John Nellessen (www.ALLMagnetics.com).[Emphasis his.]

Needless to say, I'm not using the magnets because it's impossible for me not to lean in very close when I'm setting up and stamping my card. I'm pleased to say that I am still able to use the MISTI with a sticky-note to keep my card in place instead of the magnets.

PLEASE share this important information with any stamping friends who have a pacemaker or ICD. Thank you! Mwah!

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