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May 15, 2012

Papertrey Ink May 2012 Release...

Hey there! Can you believe it's the 15th of the month once again?!? School is out in just a few days here. Deep breath....not sure I'm ready for summer yet!

I'm here this morning to share the remainder of my Papertrey Ink May release projects with you. I have just three left today that haven't already been shared earlier in the countdown.

First up is a card using Maile's new Happy Hydrangea set. I gave this one to my mom for Mother's Day. I used lots of different shades of blues and purples for the hydrangeas.

That Royal Velvet ink is new this month and it is gorgeous! Such a rich, deep color. I put a bit of paper lace and woodgrain paper along the bottom edge...I think they almost look like they're peeking over a rustic wooden fence. The background was embossed with the new Simple Stripes Impression plate...can't get enough of that one!! I embossed it first, then stamped it because I wanted to give the hydrangeas a more rustic feel and allow the texture of the background to come through.

Next up is a fun and happy card using the new Heart-2-Heart #4 set. I created a fun background by stamping lots of numbers from the Birthdays by the Numbers set and adding some Doodlebug border stickers. I've had these curly borders in my stash for a while and they remind me of a curly-q phone cord, so I though they'd be perfect for this project!

For the focal point, I diecut a circle from my stamped panel using the LL: 2 1/2" circle die. I created a frame from Poppy cardstock by cutting out the pinked edge circle, then cutting the plain circle from the center of it. It's a quick and easy was to create a frame. I added a bit of that curly border sticker to my phone as well! I think the sentiment stamped at an angle adds a bit of fun.

And lastly, a card that uses a combination of lots of new products. The label is from Heather's new Framed Out #4 set, the flower is of course from the new Happy Hydrangea, and the "happy" diecut sentiment is from the Pretty Peonies die collection.

The "happy birthday" that I stamped over top of the diecut is from the new Fillable Frames Sentiments set. I added a vibrant border along the bottom using the new Chevron Stripe Border die.

Well, that wraps up another fun release! I had so much fun creating projects with these new goodies and I hope you had fun following along. Happy shopping to you all tonight!

For more inspiration using the new products, click on the links to the other DT blogs...

Finished size = 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Supplies not linked, but available at 10pm eastern time on May 15th from Papertrey Ink: Happy Hydrangeas stamp set and coordinating dies, Simple Stripes impression plate, Royal Velvet ink

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Finished size = 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Supplies not linked, but available at 10pm eastern time on May 15th from Papertrey Ink: Heart-2-Heart #4 stamp set and coordinating die

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Finished size = 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Supplies not linked, but available at 10pm eastern time on May 15th from Papertrey Ink: Happy Hydrangea stamp set, Pretty Peonies die collection, Framed Out #4 stamp set and coordinating die, Fillable Frames Sentiments stamp set

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April 15, 2012

Papertrey April Release Projects...

I hope you're having a great weekend! I'm popping in today to share the rest of my April Papertrey Ink release projects. I'll make it short and sweet so you can just look at the pretty pictures. All of the supplies are listed/linked at the bottom of this post. All of the new stuff can be purchased tonight at 10 pm Eastern time from Papertrey Ink.

First up, a card using Tagged Sentiments.

I added a ton of random letter stickers to my background and just finished it off with the 2 Sweet Tagged Sentiment stamp and some layered buttons.

Next is Framed Out #3. The Framed Out sets are such fun to play with! I love all of the possibilities. This time I lined them up to create a border.

I included some stars from Super Stars. I masked off the labels with a sticky note as I stamped the stars, then just added some glitter to the centers.

Next is my favorited card of the day using the new Trendy Tree Tops set.

Those trees are just the cutest and I love all of the possibilities with those circles...they will have so many uses besides just tree tops! I layered three of them over some cutie-pie patterned paper from the Simple Stories Fabulous collection. I added some tiny flowers from the Strawberry Patch die collection.

And here's one using the new Baby Face set. How cute are those little babies?

I wrapped my babies up in felt blankets and created twins. This could be done in girl/boy like I did, or girl/girl, boy/boy. For the felt, I stamped the blanket/body onto cardstock and cut it out. I stamped it again onto felt and cut it out, cutting inside the lines, then adhered the felt pieces to the cardstock piece. The "twins" was cut using the new Script Alphabet dies.

And last but not least, a card using the new Heart-2-Heart #3 set.

I stamped them in clusters of four to create flowers. I topped them off with a 3/4" circle punched from patterned paper, a button, and a leaf which I cut using the Sending You die. The background was stamped with the new Background Basics: Postmarks set.

Thanks so much for stopping by and checking out the rest of my projects today! I hope you've enjoyed this month's products and projects! For more inspiration using the new goodies, be sure to pop on by the other DT gals to check out their creations!

Finished size = 4 1/4" x 5 1/2
Supplies not linked, but available from Papertrey Ink as of 10pm on April 15th: Tagged Sentiments stamp set

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Finished size = 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

Supplies not linked, but available from Papertrey Ink as of 10pm on April 15th: Framed Out #3 stamp set and coordinating die

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Finished size = 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Supplies not linked, but available from Papertrey Ink as of 10pm on April 15th: Trendy Tree Tops stamp set and coordinating die collection, Strawberry Patch die collection (small flowers on trees)

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Finished size = 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Supplies not linked, but available from Papertrey Ink as of 10pm on April 15th: Baby Face stamp set, Script Alphabet die and Script Alphabet Upper die

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Finished size = 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Supplies not linked, but available from Papertrey Ink as of 10pm on April 15th: Heart-2-Heart #3 stamp set, Background Basics: Postmarks

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March 15, 2012

Papertrey March Release Projects...

Welcome to the last of this week's posts for the March Papertrey countdown. I'm here today to share the rest of my projects using the new products.

First off is probably my favorite for the day, a card using Framed Out #2. I used the frame images to create a unique background.

It was super fun to stamp this background and I'm thinking it would be fun to try in different colors and with different little goodies to fill the inside of the frames. I used flowers here (from Tag-its #5), but I bet there are a ton of different images you could fill in those spots instead.

Next up is a soft little number using Little Bitty Bird Additions and Background Basics: Wrought Iron. There is an adorable little picket fence in the new Little Bitty Bird Additions set, but I decided to make these more "city" birds and perch them on a wrought iron fence. :-)

The fence was stamped with versamark and then heat embossed with white powder. I used a small stamp from the Border & Corners Oval set as a decorative finial at the top of the fence. I'm sure there are lots of other little stamps in other sets that would work for this purpose as well (as the PTI forum ladies are already brainstorming! Hee!) I sponged Spring Moss and Spring Rain ink over the embossing. The branches up in the corner are from the original Little Bitty Bird set.

Next up is a rainbow colored birthday card using Tremendous Treats: Birthday. I combined the big hot air balloon from the Tremendous set with the smaller one from the original Tiny Treats: Birthday set. That's one of my favorite things about having the two different size sets...I can combine the images for lots of different looks.

The clouds are from Up, Up and Away and the sunburst in the background is from Nativity Silhouettes.

I must be having a thing for rainbow colors lately...here's another. This one uses the adorable balloons from the new Heart-2-Heart #2 along with the monkey from Tremendous Treats: Birthday. I just love that little monkey...we kind of have a thing for monkeys around our house. ;-)

The patterned papers are from the Fancy Pants Childish Things collection...I just love that stripe and have used it a ton on different projects lately!

Next up is a card using On the Links. I used Mat Stack 3 as a background for my golf ball and tee.

This would be a fun card for a guy or young man that likes to golf!

And last but not least, a card using World's Greatest. I create some word art using lots of sentiments from the set.

The globe image is from Masculine Motifs, but everything else is from World's Greatest. A Little Argyle finishes off the bottom.

That's all for this month's release projects! It's been fun! Now be sure to hop around to the other DT gals to see the rest of their projects for the month. Thanks for stopping by!

Finished size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Supplies not linked but available on March 15 at 10pm EST from Papertrey Ink: Framed Out #2 stamp set and coordinating dies.

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Birdie-Note-dtl Finished size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

Supplies not linked but available on March 15 at 10pm EST from Papertrey Ink: Little Bitty Bird Additions stamp set, Background Basics: Wrought Iron stamp set

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Birthday-Rainbow-dtl Finished size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

Supplies not linked but available on March 15 at 10pm EST from Papertrey Ink: Tremendous Treats: Birthday, Think Big Favorites #14

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Finished size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Supplies not linked but available on March 15 at 10pm EST from Papertrey Ink: Heart-2-Heart #2 stamp set and coordinating die, Tremendous Treats: Birthday stamp set

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finished size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Supplies not linked but available on March 15 at 10pm EST from Papertrey Ink: On the Links stamp set, 2012 Birthday Tags stamp set, Simply Chartreuse Pattern Pack

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Finished size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Supplies not linked but available on March 15 at 10pm EST from Papertrey Ink: World's Greatest stamp set, Edgers #5 die set

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February 15, 2012

February Release Projects...

Well, the Papertrey Ink 5th anniversary festivities are winding down! Boo hoo! It's been a fun 10 days. :-)

There are two posts today. If you missed my post featuring the new anniversary set, you can scroll down or click HERE. The team is also sharing any remaining projects that we haven't featured on our blogs yet...that's what this post is all about!

First up, my project using Framed Out #1. I had a happy discovery...the square images from the Take Three sets fit nicely inside this Framed Out frame. I used Take Three: Summer on my card here...

I layered the frames over some Rosie Posie blooms and finished off the background with the new BB: Medallions set.

Next is a colorful card using the new Beautiful Butterflies. One can never have too many butterflies, can you? I love the modern look of this set. I paired it with one of the new Movers & Shakers dies. I used the "happy" slider die as my card front.

I diecut the bottom edge with the Edger #1 die and added a rainbow cardstock strip peeking from underneath.

Next is a project using the first set from the new Heart-2-Heart series. I used that cute little mug along with the new Zipper die to create a birthday gift card holder. The zipper die is the perfect size for holding a gift card. I diecut some corrugated cardboard to embellish the middle strip of that cute mug!

To construct the gift card holder, I cut two of the verticle Zipper dies and stitched them together with the gift card sandwiched in between. When the recipient peels away the zipper, the card is revealed. Such fun and and these could be made for any season/occasion!

Next up is a card using the new Ligthen Up set. I chose to pair it up with some images from On My Couch along with one of the door images from Door to Door to create a fun new home congratulations card.

I used the cloud die to mask off the background which I sponged with some Spring Rain ink. Looks like they're just moving in, huh? :-)

And last but not least, a card using the new Lovely Leaves set. I used that fun striped paper from Fancy Pants as the inspiration for the colors in this bright and cheery card.

I nestled some Little Bitty Birds in the branches. The sentiment was stamped onto a Photo Finish diecut.

Wow...what a fun 10 days it's been! I hope you enjoyed all of the anniversary festivities, challenges, product peeks, and prizes! You can check out the other DT girls' creations by clicking the links below...

Finished size = 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Supplies not linked, but available after 10pm EST on Feb 15 from Papertrey Ink: Frame Out #1 stamp set and coordinating die, Background Basics: Medallions stamp set

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Finished size = 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

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Finished size = 2 3/4" x 4"

Supplies not linked, but available after 10pm EST on Feb 15 from Papertrey Ink: Heart-2-Heart #1 stamp set and coordinating die, Movers & Shakers Zipper die, Movers & Shakers sentiment stamp set

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Finished size = 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

Supplies not linked, but available after 10pm EST on Feb 15 from Papertrey Ink: Lighten Up stamp set and coordinating dies

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Finished size = 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Supplies not linked, but available after 10pm EST on Feb 15 from Papertrey Ink: Lovely Leaves stamp set

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January 15, 2012

January Release Projects...

Today's the day! We've reached the end of the January Papertrey Ink coundown. All of the new products will be available for purchase at 10pm EST tonight on the Papertrey Ink website!

I'm popping in to share the rest of the projects I created for this month's release. A complete supply list can be found at the end of this post.

First up is a card using Flower Fusion #12 stamps and dies. It's bright and colorful. I layered three of the FF #12 diecuts over the new Celebrations label. I love these plaid flowers and that cute button center (with coordinating die!).

For the sentiment, I stamped the "I believe in you" from FF #12 over some letters cut with the new Block Alphabet Upper die. The center of the "O" is topped of with the circle die and coordinating button stamp, also from the FF #12 collection.

Next is a card using Dawn's new Celebrations set. I had so much fun with this set and can't wait to play with it more! I love all of the layering possibilities and those labels are gorgeous! Here I combined it with Rosie Posie and the new Fancy Flourishes dies. For my sentiment, I layered the Christmas Label die over the new Celebrations die and I love the way that looks!

I'm also loving the Canyon Clay collection which was released last month...it seems like it takes a month or so for a color to grow on me and this one has definitely grown on me this month! As I look at lots of recently released patterned paper collections from various companies, I'm surprised at how much I see this color popping up! Here I combined it with Aqua Mist and a touch of Summer Sunrise.

Next is a much softer card using Dawn's other set for the month -- Happily Ever After -- a great collection of wedding sentiments. I combined one of the sentiments from her set with a few other of this month's new sets. I used Lace Bouquet for the background and Simply Jane for the frames. Inside the frames are some Simply Jane diecuts.

I used the same technique here that I used on my "Handmade Birthday" card from earlier this week. I stamped the background, then stamped with frames with Versamark and heat embossed them with white powder. I'm having fun playing with that technique!

Lastly is a simple card using Heather's Tag-its #12 set. I used the heart from the set to create a little 4-leaf clover. The sentiment is from the new Script Sentiments set, also being released this month. I topped it off with a bit of patterned paper (from a diecut tablet from LYB) and a button.

I hand-cut a stem from Simply Chartreuse cardstock. Just a quick and easy card you could whip up in a matter of minutes. :-)

Well, thanks for stopping by today! Have fun narrowing down your wish list...it's been a super fun release with so many great new goodies! Happy shopping and be sure to check out the other DT members to see the remainder of their projects for the month!

Finished size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2

Supplies not yet linked, but available on Jan 15th at 10pm EST from Papertrey Ink: Flower Fusion #12 stamp set and coordinating dies, Celebrations stamp set and die, Block Alphabet Upper die

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Finished size: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 (not including flourish over-hang)

Supplies not yet linked, but available on Jan 15th at 10pm EST from Papertrey Ink: Celebrations stamp set and coordinating die, Fancy Flourishes die collection

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Finished size: 4 x 5 1/2
Supplies not yet linked, but available on Jan 15th at 10pm EST from Papertrey Ink: Happily Ever After stamp set, Simply Jane stamp set and coordinating dies, Lace Bouquet stamp set

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Finished size: 4 x 5 1/4"
Supplies not yet linked, but available on Jan 15th at 10pm EST from Papertrey Ink:

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December 15, 2011

December Release Projects

I'm here this morning to share the rest of my December Papertrey release projects. In case you didn't see the note on Nichole's blog, the schedule has changed starting this month. All of the new release items will be available for purchase beginning at 10 pm EST on the 15th instead of at the stroke of midnight on the 15th. This gives you an extra day to mull over your purchases. The DT is posting all of their remaining projects on their blogs at 7:00 am EST on the 15th so you can peruse the projects and finialize your shopping list.

So let's get on to the projects, shall we? I have a total of six more projects, so sit back and relax! :-)

First up is a card using the new Made of Snow Mini set and coordinating dies. I combined them with Button Boutique and the coordinating Button Card die.

I thought it would be fun to have a couple of those cute little snowmen popping out from behind the button card.

Next is a card using Flower Fusion #11...I'm so excited to have a tulip!

I stamped the large leaf/stem image from Rosie Posie in the background, then stamped a bouquet of tulips over the top. I finished it off with a bow made from HIbiscus twill and a diecut bow from Bells & Boughs die collection.

Continuing with the series, this next card uses Tag-its #11. I used the large circular heart image to create a background pattern.

I finished it off with a Half & Half diecut, a Doily Details die and a heart from Heart Prints backed with some lace and a charm dangling from the point.

Next is a more rustic card using the new Lock & Key set. I used Walnut Stain distress inks stamped in different strengths (I stamped off some of them) to create a background design.

For the focal point, I layered from Fancy Pants and Tim Holtz metal pieces as well as a heart which I cut using the Heart Prints dies.

Next is bold and bright little number using the new Tree Tops and coordinating dies. I paired it with Love Lives Here for a fun valentine card, which if done up in a different color scheme could make a great house warming or even a wedding card.

I diecut the trees from Poppy cardstock and stamped them with Versamark, then embossed with white powder. The effect is very fun and striking! I finished it off with some layered borders using the two new border dies coming out this month.

Lastly, I have a project using the new Little Princess set. I used the Wine Bottle Tag die to create a wrap for some bubble bath. I really wanted to find some of the bubble bath that comes in the wine bottle, but none of the stores in town had it and I didn't have time to run to the next town over, but I thought that would've been really cute!

I stamped the adorable castle, then coated it with glitter, so it's really sparkly in real life.

I used the new Loopsy Daisy die to create the flower, which is actually attached to a hairclip so the little princess can take it off the wrap and wear it. My daughters are already fighting over it. :-)

whew! Thanks for stopping by to check out the remainder of my release projects! Here are the links to the other DT gals if you'd like to check out their projects using the new goodies!

Supplies not linked, but available on December 15th from Papertrey Ink: Made of Snow Mini stamp set ad coordiating dies

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Supplies not linked, but available on December 15th from Papertrey Ink: Flower Fusion #11 stamp set, Rosie Posie stamp set, Filigree border die

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Supplies not linked, but available on December 15th from Papertrey Ink: Tag-its #11 stamp set

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Supplies not linked, but available on December 15th from Papertrey Ink: Lock & Key stamp set

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Supplies not linked, but available on December 15th from Papertrey Ink: Tree Tops stamp set and coordinating dies, Heart border die, Filigree Border die

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Supplies not linked, but available on December 15th from Papertrey Ink: Little Princess stamp set, Loopsy Daisy die

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November 14, 2011

November Release Projects...

Welcome to a bit of change! The Papertrey DT girls will now be posting any projects they created for that month's release that havn't been posted on their blogs yet at 11:30 EST on the night of the release. This way you can have a bit of time to browse through everyone's projects and fine-tune your shopping lists! Yay! I know many people were requesting this, so hopefully you'll find it a nice addition to the countdown festivities.

So without further ado, the remainder of my November Papertrey release projects. Complete supply lists for each project can be found at the bottom of this post!

First off is a card using By the Numbers.

I created a very colorful stamped border by stamping the numbers all around the edge. I double-stamped them to create a shadowed effect.

Next up is a notecard set using Flower Fusion #10...

I'm loving that little banner from the Door to Door Accessories die set and think it's a fun little piece to add almost anywhere!

The pocket here was created by diecuting two pieces using the Envelop Liner die. I stitched them together and folded the front flap down to create a kind of fun band/flap. Very easy to do!

Next is a soft and neutral card using Willow.

I added the wings from Love Lives Here: Christmas die collection and some Smokey Shadow twill along with some pretty papers from My Mind's Eye.

Next up is a gift bag using the new Tag-its #10 set. For some reason I glanced at that pointy banner across the circle and I saw monster teeth. So I had no choice but to create a little monster. What's a girl to do? :-)

He was easy to create with some layering using both the 1 3/4" and 2 1/2" Limitless Layers: Circles dies and a little handcutting from felt for the horns. The eye is just some circle punches, a button and a black gem.

Last but not least is Winter Penguin. These little guys are just so cute!

I cut them from True Black felt and paired them with a sentiment from Christmas Friends.

Thanks for stopping by and happy release night shopping! Here are the links to the other gals so you can check out the remainder of their release projects as well!