November Papertrey and things I've learned along the way....

It's time to share my Papertrey release projects once again!  Love this time of month.  Every month as I work on my release projects I feel like I dicover some new things to love along the way and I thought it would be fun to share them as I post my projects....some Papertrey related, others not as much, but still fun.  :-)  So here we go....

• I love that the Christmas Friends set has the two little birds opposite facing birds.  I love that they give this card a sort of folk art feel.

 

• I learned that I love this color scheme of white, Pure Poppy, Ocean Tides and Spring Moss, especially with a touch of Heather'sRustic Snowflake paper. This card is sort of Christmas-y but yet could easily be used for everyday.

 

• I've learned that I LOVE the new Turning a New Leaf set and can see myself using it tons and tons.

• I've learned that I don't usually like using an exacto knife becuase I'm not very good at it, but for these cards I used this handy little knife which is much easier to control than the regular old style (and it's rectrabtable and I don't have to worry about it slicing my finger off when I stick it in my pen holder). :-)

• I learned that the new Terracotta Tile plays very nice with lots of other PTI colors.  For this card set I used Terracotta, Scarlett Jewel, New Leaf and Raspberry Fizz.

• I discovered that I love the look of stamping Smokey Shadow ink on Kraft.  Can you see the leaves stamped on the Kraft envelopes?  Definitely vintage hip.

• I love the small, witty sentiments in the Big and Bold Wishes set.....they'll be coming out a LOT.

• The scallop circle punch makes a great flower, just snip the scallops to form the petals....I especially love them punched from vintage text paper (just watch yard sales, thift stores, etc for old books).

• I've learned that I can't quite seem to put down the new Nook and Pantry collection from Basic Grey.  I love the colors...so  many of which go perfectly with PTI colors.  I especially love this Doily from the line...it's my very favoritest color and little bits of it make the perfect borders and accents.  The heart in my Christmas Friends card (above) was punched from it as well.  :-)

• I love that big and bold flourish from Big and Bold Wishes. 

• I love added glitter to things including these printed chipboard pieces..it just gives a bit of extra dimension. 
   

Well, that was fun.  Complete supply lists for all of my projects can be found in the Papertrey Gallery.

Have a great night!

Comments

[Giselle]

I loved seeing these beautiful creations and especially loved reading all the things you learned along the way creating them..
You are such an inspiration.. :)

[Sandra]

love them all!
Sandra

[Ingrid]

Stunning cards, Betsy. You are so amazingly talented! I now regret that I haven't bought Big and Bold Wishes. ;-) Thanks for the inspiration!

[Linda]

Oh wow wow wow what an awesome sharing of beautiful creativity and cool little findings...thanks sooooo much for all the inspiration I get every time I visit your gorgeous blog Betsy. Cheers!

[Hanneke]

Beautiful cards, Betsy!! Really love them! TFS!!

[Vanessa Menhorn]

Love every single one of these! Gorgeous, Betsy!

Hugs,
Vanessa

[Janelle]

Love all your cards this release, Betsy, but especially the ones with the leaves curling up a bit. Just gorgeous and a great idea!

[snarflemarfle]

Wow! I think this post has the most tags ever in my google reader!! So many things to be inspired by here, and my favorite are those lovely cards with the cut-out leaves! Stunning! And something I'm absolutely going to make once I get my new toys in the mail!!

[Brenda Weaver]

Stunning cards! I loved reading all those snippets of information. Thanks for sharing.

[Donna VW]

What a fabulous post! Your first card reminds me of Pennsylvania Dutch. I also have a favorite craft knife. It is Fiskars Fingertip Craft Knife (Item # 12-63057097). It is very easy to direct.

[Amy Sheffer]

Betsy, these are all just unbelievably gorgeous! Love the cut work on those leaves!

[Belinda]

LOVE the tips and lessons learned that you shared in this post! :) Super helpful! And now I REALLY need Turning a New Leaf... :)

[Maryc]

Beautiful work, Betsy. I am in awe, as usual.

[Dana F.]

Well, all of your work is beautiful and inspiring... now your card set with Turning a New Leaf is jaw-droppingly gorgeous! Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts with us, too :)

[elana k]

love the tips and especially hearing your thoughts on the new goodies...and I may have to get that knife, since I, too, hate using mine because I am terrible at it! :) Your cards are so stunning!!

[Linda Minor (LindaM)]

I like your new photo--you look very serene and pretty in it. Love the new PTI things too. I got three of the new sets this time, will add the other ones later. Your color selections are really nice--soft, but cheerful. These samples are inspiring.

[Loni]

Ooh! I adore those cards with the Turning Leaf leaves cut and the color underneath peeking through. Hmmm. Another PTI set goes on the list. Thanks for sharing!

[nina]

супер!!!

[Susan Tethal]

Hi Betsy! Beautiful November release projects. PTI is so lucky to have you on its Design Team, you work magic with their products! Pretty new photo too:)

[Anya]

And I love all of your projects! Thank you for sharing!

[Michelle Polizzi]

Very cool technique!!! Love the cut out leaves, too! TFS!!! Your blog & creativity inspires me! Stop by and say hi @ my blog "in your free time!" Have a great day!

[Harriet Hensley]

Thank you for sharing and you cards are fabulous.....

[Kari D]

I love how you bring all of the little details together whether you are cutting out leaves to show the color underneath, adding little sprigs here and there to give the image even more dimension, distress the edges so they look even more finished, sew a seam, add glitter....well, the list could go on and on! THANKS so much for your list of things you have learned with this reveal! My list gets added to each time I visit YOUR site. Thanks for continued inspiration.

[Kathleen]

Great projects this month---but I must say, my favorite is the Turning a new leaf project with the cut leaves---almost makes me want to place another order and get it---those note cards are SERIOUSLY wonderful~

[Katie]

I am in love with these cards! Beautiful! Thanks for the link to the retractable knife...I may have to give it a whirl!