Papertrey Ink September 2012 Release...

I think we've just about made it to the end of the Papertrey Ink September countdown!  There has been a TON to see the last 5 days!  It feels like I've been posting all week and I still have SIX projects to share with you today...then it's happy shopping for you all, as of 10pm eastern time tonight!  

Without further ado, here are the rest of my September projects..

First, a cute and colorful card using the new Buttons & Bits stamp set.  This set is made to coordinate with the Button Bits stamp set collection, but it's super cute all on its own when paired with the Buttoned Up dies.  

Die cut paper buttons can feel a little flat, so I used the Buttoned Up dies to emboss my buttons as well.  I just ran them through my machine a second time, lining up each diecut button with its next smallest die so that it would emboss a ring just inside the edge...works with the larger two sizes of buttons, but not with the smallest as there is not a size smaller to emboss with (make sense?).  I use the same sandwich that I would use with an impression plate.  Some of my buttons were just cut from patterned paper and others cut from cardstock and stamped with the new Buttongs & Bits set.  The pretty papers are from October Afternoon's Woodland collection (love!!!)

Next up is a card using the newest installment of the Heart-2-Heart collection.  Set #8 features some cute little trees that I used on a fall card.  So much of this release has been Christmas, but I've still got fall on the brain!

I used the new Loop de Loop border die here along with the Script Alpha dies...kind of liking they way you can line up the ends if you're careful, to make it look like it's part of the script writing!

Next we're moving into winter with a card using the new Mistletoe & Holly set.  I created a dreamy watercolor background by heat embossing the mistletoe branches in white powder onto watercolor paper, then inking over with blues and greens.  I spritzed it with some water and let the inks blend together. 

I hand cut a few mistletoe sprigs and added in some Pine Bough diecuts and white buttons.  The sentiment is from Dawn's new Happiest of Holidays set.

How about a bright and colorful card?  This one uses the new Happy Harlequin to create a colorful background.  

The sentiment is again from Dawn's Happiest of Holidays (I can tell that one's going to be a staple around here!) and the snowflakes are from Snowflake Medley, of course, topped off with some glittery brads.

Next up are some little favors made from Lizzie's new Gingerbread Lane set.  I created a small box to attach the diecut gingerbread houses.  If there is interest I will put together a template and post it here.  I was kind of planning on doing it, but completely ran out of time!  If you'd like to see one, let me know and I'll get it put together.

I had a ball decorating these little houses...all the bits and pieces make them so fun!  I added a Tiny Tag diecut which was stamped with a sentiment from the Gingerbread set as well.  I thought they'd be cute filled with holiday M&Ms and used as table favors.  

And last, but not least, I created some shaker tags using Heather's new Winter Snow Globe set.  Am I the only one who's dying over how cute that little snowman dude is?  I just love him...he looks so happy to be at home in his snowglobe.  :-)

I used the Tag Sale #5 die along with some Clearly Creative cardstock and the Limitless Layers 1 3/4" circle die to create these.  They're filled with chunky white glitter.  So fun to make...I want to make more!  

Thanks for reading if you've made it all the way to this point!  :-)  I hope you enjoyed all of the September countdown festivities and remember, all products I mentioned as "new" in today's post will be available for purchase tonight (September 15, 2012) from the Papertrey Ink website.  Happy shopping!  While you wait, here are some links to see more projects using the new goodies...

• Cristina Kowalozyk
• Ashley Cannon Newell
• Danielle Flanders
• Jess Witty
• Erin Lincoln
• Maile Belles
• Nichole Heady
• Dawn McVey
• Debbie Olson
• Melissa Phillilps

 Supplies not linked, but available at 10pm eastern on September 15, 2012 from Papertrey Ink:  Buttons & Bits stamp set, Happy Harlequin stamp set

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 Supplies not linked, but available at 10pm eastern on September 15, 2012 from Papertrey Ink:  Heart-2-Heart #8 stamp set and coordinating dies, Loop de Loop border die

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 Supplies not linked, but available at 10pm eastern on September 15, 2012 from Papertrey Ink:  Mistletoe & Holly stamp set, Happiest of Holidays stamp set, Limeade Ice ink

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 Supplies not linked, but available at 10pm eastern on September 15, 2012 from Papertrey Ink:  Happy Harlequin stamp set, Snowflake Medley stamp set and coordinating dies, Happiest of Holidays stamp set

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 Supplies not linked, but available at 10pm eastern on September 15, 2012 fromPapertrey Ink:  Gingerbread Lane stamp set and coordinating dies

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 Supplies not linked, but available at 10pm eastern on September 15, 2012 from Papertrey Ink:  Winter Snow Globe stamp set and coordinating dies, New Leaf Pattern Pack paper

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Comments

[beth]

Love all your projects!! Please put a template up for the gingerbread house.

[Kelly Schirmer]

WOW, stunning projects! Your fingers must hurt from all of your hard work, Betsy :) Love all of the colors and patterns. The button card is so much fun and the gingerbread houses are adorable! And oh those sweet glittery snowglobe tags!

[Becky Green]

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!! YOU'VE SOOOOOOOOO OUT-DONE YOURSELF BETSY! WHAT GREAT CREATIONS!!!!!!!! LOOOOOOOOOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[Cristina]

Eeeeek! Those gingerbread houses! You are incredible! So much love.

[Jessica Monte]

oooohhh Yeah I love all your projects but that ginger bread house is too sweet. I would love a template please.... I already have a plan to make 24 of these for my daughters class for CHristmas time. and one for her teacher and one for the Principal....I love Love love it... Thank you

[andrea smith.]

Wow wow wow! That watercolor background...those buttons...the snowglobe tags with glitter ...using the loop border to tie into the letters...I'm sold on every project you've showcased today! They're awesome!!

[jan m]

Amazing creativity, beautiful colors, my heart still radiates to the soft watercolor, fabulous!

[Leigh Penner]

Fabulous projects, Betsy! I love that they all have some aspect to them that makes me go: "Oh! That's a great idea!" I'm always so inspired when I visit your blog!

[Sue Symens]

You amaze me. And that is not sometthing I say to many. It is all the details like embossing the buttons or using the fall script with the loop d loop die. Thank you for sharing your blessing. Have a great day!!

[Diana K]

Ooh, yes, yes, yes! Please do a template. I love each and every one of your projects and can't wait to get started on my own. Except, of course, you have only added to my difficulties by making it very tough to decide what my final shopping list will be for tonight!

[Pat]

Do we want to know how to make the gingerbread house box?? Of course we do!!! Silly question! You are so talented! Thanks for inspiring all of us!

[Karen L]

Really neat color combos Betsy! Love the little gingerbread house. I would love the template to download. Please?

[Karen]

You always inspire me with your amazing color choices and project choices! Of course, I would love the template for these adorable houses! Thank you for the work you put into the releases each month.

[BeverlyBL]

Lots of good things. I love the little snowman snow globe and was thinking that would be a cute little bookmark. Thanks for all your wonderful ideas. And you should know by now that if you mention a template (probably even if you didn't mention it), we are definitely going to want it. Thanks so much.

[Kathy H]

So I adore that watercolor Mistletoe card! Gorgeous, Betsy.

[Mimi R]

OMG- I love all of your cards and especially that adorable gingerbread house! I would to see the template on how you made that house!

[Deborah H]

There is so much to choose from this time. Your projects make me
want it all. And definitely the gingerbread house template, very
clever and cute. I love your bracelet and card too

[Charmaine]

Wonderful projects...I always get amazing inspiration from you!

[Connie]

Awesome projects. Love the creativity of combining the lettering with the Loopy Loop die.
-- Connie C.

[Angela NJ]

Your post is the first one I read each month and the one I use to make my shopping list - no pressure :) A tutorial or video featuring your "behind the scenes" process would be an added bonus, so I vote "please". Thank you for sharing these adorable projects; I'm going to visit your etsy shop each day in the hopes that some of these show up. Thanks.

[Lindsey]

I love all your projects, and would totally love a template for your house. They would make the cutest favors and I think they would be super cute ornaments, too. Thanks!

[Marcie Rhys]

You use way more than your fair share of exclamation points, but you probably already know that, and probably don't even feel badly about it!

There is a new motto in my and my friends' parlance that goes like this; "You haven't seen what that stamp or die can do 'till you've seen Betsy use it". As a person obsessed with all things 'housie', it never occurred to me to put side walls and a roof on the gingerbread house. The color scheme using the 'happy harlequin' and snowflake sets is wonderful and just so Betsy. There we go again - another new motto; "That's just so Betsy". Pretty soon, every sentence (of worth) will include the word Betsy!

[Michelle S. (abzzymom)]

I would love a tutorial on how you made the gingerbread house box. As usual, you've blown me away with all of your projects.

[Beth]

Betsy EVERYTHING is FABULOUS!!! Such a FUN release month!! I too would like to throw in a YES please do share how you made the gingerbread house!! (THANK YOU!)
Have a WONDERFUL weekend!

[Terri Moore]

Great idea for the buttons I am definitely going to try that now. I am also in love with the gingerbread house. You just sold me on the set! PLEASE share a tutorial for how you make them. I also love your snowglobe tags. You sold me on that set now too. You should get a commission!

[conil]

Woot! Awesome projects. Like the non-traditional mixed with the traditional.

[Tracey McNeely]

All so inspiring again today!

[Carol Ann Ater]

Betsy, do please allow us to see your gingerbread house template.

[StephH]

Oh Yes Betsy - I can repeat what everyone else has already exclaimed! Your projects are fab! The Beautiful snowflake card, the gingerbread house, and your little Snowglobe shaker tag is to die for! You sold me on this set! BTW, did not know about SU Shaker frames. Why didn't something thing of that before!

[Angela Person]

Wonderful, amazing projects! I too would love the template for the gingerbread houses. So dang cute!!!!

[Janet]

Marvelous projects :)

[kirsty vittetoe]

You make everything look so beautiful, brilliant projects!!!!

[janetG]

Love all the projects and I would LOVE a box template for the cute little gingerbread houses

[char]

Where can I find the red/green clearly creative striped cardstock?

[Lisa]

Hi Betsy,

Would you consider doing a video tutorial to show how you made the adorable snow globe tags? I am a visual learner and would greatly appreciate the help! Love your projects...so inspirational. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

[Rachel V.]

Hi Betsy,

What adorable little gingerbread houses! I would love to see a template, if you have time to post it! :-)

[see mary stamp]

As always Betsy, your projects are just gorgeous. Love the fall tree card. The Gingerbread House is adorable. A template would be great. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful talent with us.

[Rachele Funk]

Can't wait for the How To on the Gingerbread House! Great art as always! Thanks for sharing your talent!

[Elizabeth T.]

Your little gingerbread house box is adorable. As I would love to make one (more than one, actually), a pdf template would be fantastic to have. Thank you so much!

[Peggy Sue]

PLEASE DO A VIDEO ON THE ADORABLE SNOW GLOBE SNOWMAN!!!!!