March Papertrey!

It's time to share this month's Papertrey projects!  What a fun release this has been...but isn't it every month?  :-) 

Here are the rest of my projects using this month's sets...

This first card uses the new Distressed Stripes to create fun plaid background!  It was so easy and you could make this in SO many different color combos and styles using all of the different widths and styles of stripes.  When I first saw the preview of the set, I thought it was a solid stamp...that all of the stripes were connected, so I was surprised when it came and they were all seperate...but what fun!!  Endless possibilities with this set! 

 I also used the new Outline Alphabet set to stamp on some of the black felt with Fresh Snow ink...it reminded me of writing on a blackboard...so of course I just had to make a teacher card!  These would be great appreciation cards for the upcoming Teacher Appreciation week, which is the first week in May.  We can't forget all of those wonderful teachers who so faithfully instruct our children!  

Next up is a project that I had so much fun with.  Lots of you were commenting on the Papertrey forum that these little houses reminded you of Dr. Suess images...they reminded me of little folk art images and I decided to go that route with my project....stamping again with Fresh Snow ink on the black felt, then adding paper pieced houses and lots of hand stitching.  I then spritzed everything with some Glimmer Mist to really distress it out. 

They remind of those little felt penny rugs, don't ya think? 

And then the daffodils...I know many of you were disappointed that this set is being delayed a bit.  It is so pretty and will be worth the wait!  I did a sort of collage look by stamping the large daffodil first, then I masked it off and filled in the rest of the backgrond with assorted background stamps and sentiments from the set.

The daffodil is colored with a white gel pen and Copics. 

Springtime doodles is such a fun set!  So cheery and happy!  I went with a little messy with my Copics, just staying with the doodley feel...then topped off the butterflies with some glitter. 

I think the rows of diecut rickrack topped with buttons adds a fun border...

And I saved my very favorite from the release for last.  I loved the way this one turned out....I topped those pretty dahlias with some vellum diecuts using the new Beautiful Blooms II flower dies....I love the way it adds lots of froo-froo and really gives the illusion of petals. 

Believe it or not, this card started out very simple...I was going to simply use the new Giga Guidelines impression plate (the jumbo single medallion) and top it with one of the large dahlia flowers, add a little border and a sentiment....but it just kept growing and me...and took on a life of it's own.  I think I am eternally "simple" challenged.  Try as I might. :-) 

Well, I think that wraps up this release!!  I hope you all had fun despite the forum troubles!  Thank goodness for Facebook!  :-)

And here's a little heads up for you...there's a new challenge blog launching called The Shabby Tea Room.  Each week, Debbie will bring you an inspiring photo and challenge you to create a card using the photo.  She so graciously asked me to be her very first guest designer. Go check it out!  Her first photo is up and it's beauty.  I know the gals over there would love it if you could play along.  :-)

'night!

 

Ok...sorry ladies, I keep getting thrown out of the gallery...I will copy and paste my supply lists here when I can get back into the PTI gallery!  In the meantime, feel free to contact me with any questions you have about these projects!! 

ABC Teacher Card

Whimsical Folk Art Cards

Daffodil Card
Stamps: Year of Flowers: Daffodil, Background Basics: Botanical, Background Basics: Text Style
Ink: Smokey Shadow
Cardstock: Kraft
Accents: Spring Moss and Aqua Mist buttons, Rustic Jute button twine, gems, Silk Ribbon
Dies: Papertrey Butterfly Dream die
Other: Copic markers, white gel pen, Basic Grey lace paper, vintage book print, vintage sheet music 

Birthday Doodles Card

Mother's Day Dahlias
 

Comments

[KimH]

Betsy, all of your samples are amazing! I really am just bowled over by the daffodil collage and the Delightful Dahlia ones!

[Kellie B]

Betsy, every release I think that there is no way you can top what you have created...every month you prove me wrong! Absolutely amazing!! I absolutely love what you have done with each stamp set. I love your use of the black felt with the Whimsy stamps. You are so incredibly talented!!

[jen shears]

Love,love,love your samples!!! Thanks for such fun inspiration!!! :)

[Tonya Dirk]

Yay! I am so happy to see more of your work for this release. I was so bummed you only had projects on the first night...you spoil us! That first card...yum, and that last card is jaw dropping gorgeous!!! I just love how well you use the stamp sets through out each and every card!

[Eveline van Heijst]

Love your work here. It's so great to see how you make the stamps work to make so many different cards.
Eveline.

[yvette]

Betsy oh my GOD what great samples you just always make me go wow wow wow just love your cards. Thanks for sharing

[Diane Jaquay]

WOW Betsy, your samples are AMAZING! I for one am glad you don't do "simple", because I love your gorgeous style just the way it is ;) And thanks for introducing me to The Shabby Tea Room, what a great blog and challenge!

[Sue Symens]

Wow! Amazing projects. I am so impressed.

[see mary stamp]

Betsy, these projects are awe inspiring. I love the ABC card. You are totally correct, the Wonderfully Whimsical projects do look like penny rugs - very folk arty - and the Delightful Dahlia card is gorgeous (as are the Springtime Doodles and Daffodil cards). Thanks for the great projects.

[Geri]

I think this is my favorite release display of yours yet!! So, so, so SWEET! The dahlias are colored to perfection and the vellum adds so much. Love the stitching around the black felt! Lots of "teacher" ideas with that black felt, huh? Your "Shabby Tea Room" card is perfect! Thanks for that link! Have a great day!

[Judy Walsh]

Wow, beautiful! The tags are so cute. And the dahlias in the orange -- wow! Love the vellum layered on top.

[Rachel S.]

You are amazing! My absolute favorite is the black felt/little house cards - LOVE it!

[Amanda P.]

Hummm... so pretty, so creative... I just love all your pretty cards... I could stare at them all day! Beautiful!

[Ros]

These are truly amazing! you seem to grow and grow in your creativity... It's a pleasure to stop by every day.

[Beth Silaika]

Love *ALL* your samples Betsy!

[Laura]

Your Dahlia card is so beautiful, absolutely love it!

[Laural-Lee]

Betsy, you have a new fan because this card is just gorgeous!!! What was supposed to be simple turned into a fantastic work of art. Your colouring is so well done. I'm green with envy at your talent. I love all the layers.

[Sara Spencer]

Love the Dahlia card! What a great idea to use the flower dies and add to the center of the stamped image like that. And the coloring is so pretty. I like how you made the flowers more white towards the edges. Gives them a delicate feel. Thank you for sharing.

[Nancy L.]

LOVE your mother's day card!! everything is so pretty n cute!

[mel]

Oh wow, the dahlias with the vellum...swoon!

[Sue McGettigan]

Such pretty projects, and so fun!

[Chrissy L]

Betsy, these are sooo lovely!

[Carol R]

Betsy, your cards are beautiful and inspiring! As I scrolled down, I kept saying to myself, This is the best one. Turns out they all are! I truly can't pick a favorite because each is unique. I love the little houses stamped on the black felt and then paper pieced. And mixing the die cut flowers on top of each other is a fabulous idea.

[Katie {choc0holic}]

Wow! I am so inspired after seeing your work tonight! Yes, I'm late, but better late than never, right? I especially love the rick rack borders in the three colors...Definitely going to be trying that out myself!

[Becky H]

Betsy, So many goodies for us tonight!! Your little houses on the black stamped felt is soo much fun! I will have to try something like that. The mother's day card is over the top stunning. I absolutely love all of your color combinations. Thanks for sharing.