Hello and welcome to day #1 of the Papertrey Ink January 2013 countdown! Today I get to help introduce two new stamp sets to you, plus I'm sneaking in a few other new goodies.
The two new sets are Heart-2-Heart #12, the last installment of the Heart-2-Heart series, and a small $5 sentiment set called Happy For You. Both of these sets, along with any other products I mention as new throughout this post will be available from purchase at 10pm EST on January 15, 2013 through the Papertrey Ink website.
So my first project uses Heart-2-Heart #12...there are three different circles included in the set, along with two leaf/stem images. Both have coordinating dies. These little circles are fun and can be used in lots of different ways. I used them here as flowers along with the stems.
I layered them over some tags which were cut with the new Tremendous Tags dies...look familiar? They are jumbo-sized versions of the popular Tiny Tags. Love! I impressed each tag with a different Impression Plate for lots of different textures. The "Keep Smiling" sentiment here is also from the Heart-2-Heart #12 set.
For my next project I used the circles and stems in a slightly different way and arranged them more like a frame around my sentiment.
The sentiment I used here is from the other set I'm introducing to you today -- Happy For You. This "thought of you.." sentiment is one of four great sentiments in this set. I love the font - it's so pretty!
My last card for today uses just the circles from Heart-2-Heart #12. I combined them with the Cover Plate: Circles die to create a colorful design.
I placed a cardstock strip behind each "row" of circles in the Cover Plate die and added a row of stamped circles which I popped up with foam. Just a fun, colorful card. I used the "keep smiling" sentiment again, this time stamped on the banner from the In Stitches die collection.
That's all for my projects today, I hope you enjoyed this little peek into what's new for Papertrey Ink for the month of January. If you'd like more peeks, here is a list of other blogs you can visit today!
Supplies not linked but available from Papertrey Ink on January 15, 2013: Heart-2-Heart #12 stamp set and coordinating dies, Tremendous Tags Dies
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Supplies not linked but available from Papertrey Ink on January 15, 2013: Heart-2-Heart #12 stamp set and coordinating dies, Happy For You stamp set
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Supplies not linked, but available from Papertrey Ink on January 15, 2013: Heart-2-Heart #12 stamp set
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Your projects always make me say "wow!". Always love your color schemes, too. The texture in the first card is perfect - the gray on the second card, paired with the bright pop of the flowers, and how you used the stems to frame the sentiment - gah! And the last one - I love how the circle overlay really just brought it all together - fun...I think that's the word I would associate with 95% of your cards...and I like fun :) Have a great day!
Posted by: Tracey C. | January 10, 2013 at 07:02 AM
Just love the way you used the 'heart 2 heart' set. The 'tremendous tags' dies are fabulous. White tags on white background...brilliant! And I love the rainbow color theme showing though the circles background plate die...sigh.
As an aside, I now refer to you as 'my gal', and friends of mine know I'm talking about you......again. It's total bliss having you in my universe. Thank you for choosing to share your talents with us.
Posted by: Marcie Rhys | January 10, 2013 at 07:57 AM
I love visiting your blog during the PTI release to see your amazing cards and projects! So many lovely designs...thank you so much for inspiring me!
Posted by: Barb Ghigliotty | January 10, 2013 at 07:58 AM
Oh, these are just so bright and pretty, and FRESH, Betsy!!!
Posted by: Geri | January 10, 2013 at 08:22 AM
Wow!!!!! Bold, bright and beautiful - what simply brilliant ideas you have, Betsy :)
Posted by: Janet | January 10, 2013 at 08:23 AM
I am SO excited to hear that we get Tremendous Tags dies and love the combination of the H2H #12 with them. Fun, colorful and creative as always, Betsy! Love your work. : )
Posted by: Suzanne Russell | January 10, 2013 at 09:11 AM
Betsy, you have somehow outdone your usual creative self with these cards. They're awesome! (Why don't I ever think of turning a flower stem sideways!?!)
-- Connie C.
Posted by: Connie | January 10, 2013 at 10:01 AM
Love your cards! Wish I had an ounce of your
creativity!
Posted by: Cindy Reynoso | January 10, 2013 at 10:52 AM
You do such beautiful work--Way to make these two little stamp sets really shine. I love them all! :)
Posted by: Mendi Yoshikawa | January 10, 2013 at 11:23 AM
Your card designs are so wonderful! I love how you use white along with color to create light and lovely cards! Thanks so much for sharing! You make me want everything so I can try and make projects like yours!
Posted by: Ruth G | January 10, 2013 at 11:28 AM
I just love how bright and cherry your cards are! I especially like the first one with the new Tremendous tags die.
Posted by: Elizabeth S. | January 10, 2013 at 11:43 AM
Stunning cards!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | January 10, 2013 at 11:56 AM
Betsy, I love all of these cards! I think you have sold me on everything and then some from today's release peak. I look forward to the Tremendous tags -- they were cute tiny but this makes them even more useful!
Posted by: Laurie Hunt | January 10, 2013 at 12:19 PM
Amazing cards! My favorite is the one with the circles! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! I love all the bright colors you used on all of them.
Posted by: Melissa S. | January 10, 2013 at 02:04 PM
Oh boy, which one is my favorite? These are all delightful. Love what you did on the last card. And, as always, such beautiful color combos. Thanks!
Posted by: Troy Louise | January 10, 2013 at 02:14 PM
Excellent and so inspiring today Betsy. I always look forward to your posts during release week!
Posted by: Tracey McNeely | January 10, 2013 at 02:22 PM
Wow! Great cards as always & I am inspired yet again... Thanks so much...
Posted by: Leslie | January 10, 2013 at 02:32 PM
You just amaze me!!! You have such wonderful designs for your cards. Waiting impatiently for the release!
Posted by: Linda M | January 10, 2013 at 03:36 PM
Betsy you have such a way with color. All of your cards are lovely. This looks like a fun set to own.
Posted by: Mary Anne Perlmutter | January 10, 2013 at 03:55 PM
The stems framing your sentiment are just brilliant. You are such a genius when it comes to gorgeous creations ~ very unique. Great Day 1 of the release, Betsy!
Posted by: Kathy Mc | January 10, 2013 at 11:02 PM