Hello all! The party is starting! Papertrey Ink is celebrating their 6th anniversary with a whole 10 days of giveaways and challenges. Today is Day #1! I am excited to be joining the Papertrey team for another year of new products, monthly releases, DT challenges, etc. Each month is something new and exciting and I can't wait to see what's in store for 2013. Nichole continually inspires me with all that she does....and she does it all with grace and style!
Today Nichole is featuring each DT member on her blog along with our six favorite Papertrey projects ever -- you'll see mine in the image at the top of this post, but I wanted to share a little about why these projects fell into my favorites category.
1. All My Heart Chalkboard card. I love the chalkboard trend and just had so much fun playing with it. This was a card I created for a Make it Monday video, and juding by the number of entries, I'm guessing you all had fun with it too. And that makes me a little giddy. I love feeling like I inspired others to get up and make something. To me, that's what it's all about.
2. Flip-flop Card. What's not to love about summer? Right now I'm freezing my buns off, dreaming of summer, and this card just screams summer....maybe that's why I'm loving it at the moment. Or maybe it's becuase I feel like I sort of nailed it on the execution of this card...it's exactly what I had envisioned when I started out. And it's clean and crisp and fresh...something I strive for, but feel I often fall short of. Plus those flip-flops are just fun and happy.
3. Love Potion Card. You know the A Ha! moment when the right products come together to create something fun and clever? That's how I felt with my Love Potion card. I had fun turning the sweater die into a lab coat...I kind of giggled the whole time as I was making this card.
4. Sunshine Card. I don't really know if I have a good reason for this one falling into my favorites category...it just makes me kind of happy. I love the bright, cheery rainbow color scheme, the sunrise background, and how everything works together.
5. In the Meadow Pop-up Card. This was another one of those times when I just had fun creating. This card came out just like I had envisioned. I had fun building the scene with elements from In the Meadow and adding lots of little details.
6. Thankful Word Art Card. You probably all know by now that typography gets my heart beating just a little faster. That's probably why this card falls into my favorites. I love playing around with words and sentiments, so the Counting My Blessings dies were one of my favorite products released this year.
I hope you enjoyed my parade of favorite Papertrey projects. I enjoyed looking through all of my past projects...it's funny how certain projects reminded me of events that were going on in my life at the time that I created them. Crazy how things like that can trigger memories. Sometimes I even remember what the weather was like while I was creating a certain project! ha! I know...I'm weird. :-) Thanks for joining me though...I hope you enjoy the anniversary celebration and can find some time to play along!
LOVE all of your favorite PTI projects! Looking forward to seeing more from you! Thank you!
Posted by: Kristie | February 05, 2013 at 07:23 AM
These are MY FAVORITES TOO!!!!!!!!!! :)
Posted by: Becky Green | February 05, 2013 at 07:25 AM
What a fun post, Betsy! It was great to see your favorites! LOL about remembering events or the weather when you made the projects...I'm the same way.
Posted by: Jocelyn Olson | February 05, 2013 at 07:26 AM
I can certainly see why these cards are your favorites. Each one is just perfect!
You are so VERY talented and your work has inspired me on many occasions!
Posted by: Susie Wittwer | February 05, 2013 at 07:26 AM
While I admire all of the PTI team, you are the one that always makes me think I have to have the products. I love everything you do.
Posted by: Kay | February 05, 2013 at 08:06 AM
I remember when you made these cards. In particular I remember thinking your lab coat and the flip flop cards were totally awesome and saying to myself "how does she come up with these great ideas?" And it sounds like these two came together just as you had envisioned in your head. I love your In the Meadows card - looks way too detailed for me to even attempt to CASE.
Posted by: June K. | February 05, 2013 at 08:48 AM
Betsy, I'm so very glad that you are a part of the PTI DT! I've spent a lot of money over the past couple of years because of you-- I think you're worth your weight in gold!
Posted by: Leigh Penner | February 05, 2013 at 09:05 AM
so fun to look back-how far everyone has come since the early days
Posted by: Linda | February 05, 2013 at 09:09 AM
So glad to be seeing your projects for another year! They always make me happy and I've actually incorporated your designs into some of my cards...Such great ideas and inspiration! Thank you!
Posted by: Cindy Reynoso | February 05, 2013 at 09:12 AM
You are my card making hero! It would be so hard for me to narrow it down to only 6 favorites from you, but several of these definitely would make my list. So cute and inspiring! :)
Posted by: Mendi Yoshikawa | February 05, 2013 at 09:56 AM
Your blog and creations always put a smile on my face. I love color and your projects always sing!! I am so excited to have another year of your amazing talents!
Posted by: Becky P. | February 05, 2013 at 10:25 AM
You really are so talented Betsy! I always enjoy stopping by your blog and seeing your work! I love seeing your work and publications too! And I can tell that you're really nice person! Thank you for inspiring us and keep up the great job!
Posted by: Anitarex | February 05, 2013 at 10:37 AM
You are such an inspiration! I feel your heart and love of crafting in every single one of your projects.
Posted by: Diana K | February 05, 2013 at 11:22 AM
I think it's wonderful that your projects bring all kinds of memories to you... your heart was really in them! Always love seeing your beauties!
Posted by: Carol Wilson | February 05, 2013 at 11:32 AM
Hi Betsy... each month I skip down the PTI list to check out your creations first :-) and while all of the designers result in a bruised jaw, your colourful, balanced happy creations often have me bouncing in my chair! Thank you for sharing your amazing creativity!!!!
Posted by: Morag | February 05, 2013 at 12:02 PM
Your Love Potion makes me smile also! Thanks for the lovely inspiration.
Posted by: Susan Gosman | February 05, 2013 at 12:29 PM
Love all your favorite projects. Thank you for sharing your creativity and for all the inspiration. I look forward to more.
Posted by: Jeannie L | February 05, 2013 at 01:54 PM
Your projects are always so inspiring! I just received the flip flops die not too long ago and had not yet played with them until I saw your flip flop card again. So incredibly cute! Everytime I see it reminds me of a story about living in Hawaii. My Fiancee was showing a wealthy investor some condo projects he was renovating. They always leave their flip flops(slippers) at the door. The investor left his $200 slippers at the door and some guy traded (stole)his crappy $5 Locals slippers for the investors $200 slippers. haha
Posted by: Lenae-SugarGem | February 05, 2013 at 02:04 PM
Your All My Heart Chalkboard card is my #1 favorite of yours form PTI:) Thanks for the GREAT tutorial that you made on this technique. I think its teh best one out there:0
Have a GREAT PTI 2013!
Posted by: Laura Jane | February 05, 2013 at 02:35 PM
Loved your projects..especially the flip flop card
Posted by: Nicki Lundeen | February 05, 2013 at 02:39 PM
Betsy, as I went down your list, I kept saying, "oh, this is my favorite, oh this is my favorite, oh, I remember this one is my favorite, etc.... They are all totally awesome! I can't pick a favorite!! Thank you for your wonderful creativity and how you share it with all of us! You're the bomb!
Posted by: Luanne Ford | February 05, 2013 at 03:31 PM
I just love your chalkboard card. I have yet to give it a try. Thank you for all your inspiration.
Posted by: Elizabeth S. | February 05, 2013 at 05:05 PM
Hey Betsy a little secret shhhhh many mornings when I first wake up and it is dark you are there on the screen of my IPad. I check your blog often and love your creativeness.
Posted by: Jodi e | February 05, 2013 at 08:48 PM
So excited to have another year of Betsy inspiration to look forward to. I remember when I saw the pop-up In the Meadow card for the first time and gasping out loud. Thanks for bringing such beauty to our lives.
Posted by: see mary stamp | February 05, 2013 at 08:55 PM
Got a kick out of your picture with the 6 cards. We girls sure can change our look with a haircut! I really love your videos--everything is explained so well. My favorite here is the In the Meadow card--fabulous. One of my all-time favorites, though, is this MIM card http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2011/11/make-it-monday-42-layered-background-with-sentiment-stamps.html
Thanks for all the inspiration, Betsy!
Posted by: Greta H | February 05, 2013 at 08:59 PM
Awesome projects, I love them all. Your blog is great I check it every day.
Posted by: Julie Ann | February 06, 2013 at 06:58 AM
YOU sure inspire me each time..and make me want to buy those stamps!!
Love all the ones you choose and cased some of them already...thanks so much for all your inspiration Betsy!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | February 06, 2013 at 02:20 PM
Loving your flip flop card right now. I am on vacation in Kauai. They call em slippahs over here. So loving the weather and wearing my slippahs! I brought 4 pairs and bought another. HeeHee
Hey if you make any of the cards for selling that you posted on the PP blog I would love to get one.
Posted by: Karey | February 06, 2013 at 07:21 PM
Love all the cards especially the chalk board technique. Thank you for sharing your PTI projects this year.
God bless,
Peggy Allen
Posted by: Peggy Allen | February 06, 2013 at 08:25 PM
The pop-up card really caught me eye.So much detail-fantastic job.
Posted by: Beth W | February 06, 2013 at 10:59 PM
Betsy - I love your favorites and really every single card you make! You always, always, always inspire me! And I have learned so much this year from all of the designers. I still feel I have a long way to go but my cards are starting to get better - yeah! And most importantly I enjoy making them! Thanks for the inspiration, the tutorials and make it monday videos and sharing this craft that I love so much!
Hugs and Happy Anniversary to Papertrey Ink
:) Jill
Posted by: Jill Norwood | February 07, 2013 at 11:17 PM