The 12 Kits of Occasions - February 2017

Welcome to The 12 Kits of Occasions! Our  February 2017 "Garden Party" themed kit is full of pretty, spring-y pinks, aquas and greens, and more than a few flowers! Yes, I'm quite ready to fling open my windows, listen to the birds chirp away and do a little spring cleaning (maybe!).

As your hostess, I have the privilege of welcoming my friend, Karen Walker, as our February Guest Designer! SO.... be sure to take a peek at her blog (Random Reflections), where you will find not only lovely crafting inspiration/ beautiful cards, but amazing photography as well!

Hop around to see ALL of the projects from the fabulous DT and our guest designer, Karen!

A Giveaway!!! 

P.S.- Would you like to win an April 2017 Kit from our amazing designer, Sharron??

Yes, you most certainly would! SO.......please leave a comment on the 12 Kits Blog by 11:59 pm EST on March 12th. This contest is open to US/Canada residents only, and you must include a valid email in your post to win. Good luck everyone!

CAS(E) this Sketch #210

Happy Thursday and welcome to CTS #210!  Leigh has created a beautiful sketch to inspire one and all.... AND, just take a peek at all of the DT loveliness!
Love this soft cream and pastel palette (and the pretty Concord & 9th florals)! Clean and simple is the way to go.
Please join us at CAS(E) this Sketch #210! If you need a bit of a jump start (or just want to pin away - like me!), there's lots to see in the always inspirational CTS gallery.  Can't wait to see your creation!

Celebrating the Past, Present and Future: 2016

Welcome to the final day of the Papertrey 10th Year Celebration, where we are celebrating Papertey's most current designs! My choice? The fabulous 2016 Anniversary set, Painted Petals.

Truth be told, I acquired this set at the behest of my lovely MIL (an early birthday gift), and then 'borrowed' it back (because I love it so).  Such a beautiful floral set with an abundance of possibilities! I could literally play. for. hours.

For this project I've created a pretty yellow, layered background with the lovely daisy-like flower and then added a fabulous sentiment, scalloped curve and bow of b/w twine. Wouldn't this card be lovely in each and every PTI color?

Stamps: Painted Petals

Inks: Lemon Tart, Harvest Gold, Summer Sunrise, Melon Berry, Spring Moss

Dies: Heart Border Die, Sentiment Splits: Curve Vertical Die

And....  a CAS one from the not so distant past. Love, love the Soft Stone background!

Now that I have showcased how this product from the past has remained a classic, it's your turn to share your ideas for the future! Stop by Nichole's blog to share a new project you make with this product, or just share a creation that is somehow inspired by what I made today. Be sure to get crafting and enter today so you can be eligible for a fantastic prize!

You can also hop around to the other DT girls participating in today's blog hop to see what set they selected from the 2016 line up!

Betsy Veldman

Keeway Tsao

Lizzie Jones

Melissa Phillips

 Many thanks for taking a peek at the year 2016!

Celebrating the Past, Present and Future: 2014

Welcome to Day 8 of Papertrey Ink's 10th Year Celebration! I've chosen 2014's Leave It Be, a beautiful stamp set that can stand on it's own OR in combination with so many of the Papertrey florals. And the two step option adds that little somethin' somethin'. I first fell in love with Leave It Be when I saw the crisp and clean projects that the DT had created for the February 2014 release, but was intrigued by the layered, softer look as well.

Stamps: Leave It Be, Tinsel and Tags Sprigs, Mini Blooms

Inks: Aqua Mist, Ocean Tides, Enchanting Evening, Simply Chartreuse

Cardstock: Cream Linen, Aqua Mist

And..... another from my stash (clearly inspired by the 2014 DT creations from Dawn and Heather)!

Now that I have showcased how this product from the past has remained a classic, it's your turn to share your ideas for the future! Stop by Nichole's blog to share a new project you make with this product, or just share a creation that is somehow inspired by what I made today (or in 2014!). Be sure to get crafting and enter today so you can be eligible for a fantastic prize!

You can also hop around to the other DT girls participating in today's blog hop to see what set they selected from the 2014 line up!

Betsy Veldman

Keeway Tsao

Lizzie Jones

Melissa Phillips

 Many thanks for taking a peek at the year 2014!

CAS(E) this Sketch #209

Oh happy day, CTS #209 is on it's way! Just take a peek at this great sketch from Chrissy, AND all of the wonderful inspiration from the DT.
This is about as clean and simple as it gets. A little bit of Hawaiian Shores, a touch of gray, a lovely embossed background, a few white Nuvo drops and a pretty SU flower. Quickest card ever!
We hope that you'll join us in creating your masterpiece for CAS(E) this Sketch #209! 
P.S. - Please welcome our FABULOUS guest designer, Lisa!!

The Fusion Card Challenge - 'Pretty in Pink'

It's time for the newest Fusion Card Challenge - 'Pretty in Pink'. This sketch/photo surely had me at pink and polka dots! And the DT has some amazing inspiration too. So...... hop on over and join the Pretty in Pink party! When playing along you may use the sketch OR the photo as you jumping off point. OR, if you are feeling super duper clever, you can fuse 'em together!
Lots of white and pink, a touch of lace/polka dots and a hint of sparkle. And..... the perfect cup of tea (prepared with love!).

We hope that you'll join in at the Fusion Card Challenge and will enjoy all of the loveliness from the DT and the always amazing gallery!

Becca Cruger
Betty J
Carol Mayne
Jeanne Jachna
Karren Johnson
Linda Callahan
Lyndal Higgins 

Michelle Lupton
Michelle Williams

PROCEDURES:

1. Play with just the sketch challenge.
2. Play with just the inspiration photo challenge.
3. Or you can create FUSION by combining BOTH challenges into one card.
4. Use the challenge graphic and link back to Fusion in your post.

Please visit our FACEBOOK page and LIKE it so you can be part of the fun there too!  https://www.facebook.com/fusioncardchallenge

Celebrating the Past, Present and Future: 2012

Welcome to Day 6 of Papertrey Ink's 10th Year Celebration! I've been so impressed and inspired by each and every celebratory post....and the amazing galleries too! Papertrey stamps are truly timeless.

Today I am creating with the Celebrations stamps from 2012. This set has a wonderful blend of sentiments, both large and small, that can be combined in so many ways. And then there's that fabulous frame to fancy things up a bit. I remember seeing this stamp set in combination with Rosie Posie and Mat Stack 5 and being completely smitten. Yup.... I had to have it all.

I've kept things quite CAS in a red, white and gray color combination, a single Celebrations sentiment and the amazing By the Numbers dies.

Stamps: Celebrations

Ink: Versamark Embossing

Dies: By the Numbers, Tag Sale: Quilted

And, of course, here's another from my craft cave card cache. Doesn't that Bloom Builders #3 die make the greatest layered flower?? All of that 'Happy' stamping would've been SO much easier if only I'd had a Misti back in 2012! 

Now that I have showcased how this product from the past has remained a classic, it's your turn to share your ideas for the future! Stop by Nichole's blog to share a new project you make with this product, or just share a creation that is somehow inspired by what I made today (or in 2012!). Be sure to get crafting and enter today so you can be eligible for a fantastic prize!

You can also hop around to the other DT girls participating in today's blog hop to see what set they selected from the 2012 line up!

Betsy Veldman

Keeway Tsao

Lizzie Jones

Melissa Phillips

 Many thanks for taking a peek at the year 2012!

Celebrating the Past, Present and Future: 2010

Happy Tuesday and welcome to Day 4 of Papertrey Ink's 10th Anniversary Celebration, where we are highlighting stamps from the year 2010! I've chosen to create with the Take Tree: Summer stamp, which includes not only a trio of adorable little birds, but also three beautiful floral images. And the petite sentiments, with a lovely blend of fonts, are just perfect for a variety of occasions! I've used my 1" and 1 1/8" punches to add the layered circles. Love, love the kraft card stock with these bolder PTI ink colors!

Stamps: Take Three: Summer
Inks: Pure Poppy, Ocean Tides, Blueberry Sky, Raspberry Fizz, Dark Chocolate
Rustic Jute Button Twine

And, oh look, another vintage card (from my much too large stash!). 

Clearly, I was inspired by Dawn's lovely creation!

Now that I have showcased how this product from the past has remained a classic, it's your turn to share your ideas for the future! Stop by Nichole's blog to share a new project you make with this product, or just share a creation that is somehow inspired by what I made today (or in 2010!). Be sure to get crafting and enter today so you can be eligible for a fantastic prize!

You can also hop around to the other DT girls participating in today's blog hop to see what set they selected from the 2010 line up!

Betsy Veldman

Keeway Tsao

Lizzie Jones

Melissa Phillips

P.S. HAPPY Valentine's DAY!!

Celebrating the Past, Present and Future: 2008

A happy hello and welcome to the second day of Papertrey Ink's 10th Anniversary celebration (and my very first official PTI post!!) where we are highlighting stamps from the year 2008! I have chosen the lovely Floral Frenzy - a beautiful set which includes both solid and outlined daisy-like images. Endless possibilities and classic designs!
I've opted to utilize the lovely polka dots from Floral Frenzy in a rainbow of Papertrey Ink colors with lots of white space, a pretty scalloped frame and one shiny little enamel heart.  Just loving all of the happy colors!

Stamps: Floral Frenzy
Dies: Make It Market: Shakers & Sprinkles, Tag Sale #10

Oh, and here's an additional card from waaaaay back in the day! An authentic circa 2008 creation. 

Now that I have showcased how this product from the past has remained a classic, it's your turn to share your ideas for the future! Stop by Nichole's blog to share a new project you make with this product, or just share a creation that is somehow inspired by what I made today (or in 2008!). Be sure to get crafting and enter today so you can be eligible for a fantastic prize!

You can also hop around to the other DT girls participating in today's blog hop to see what set they selected from the 2008 line up!

Betsy Veldman

Keeway Tsao

Lizzie Jones

Melissa Phillips

P.S. - Many thanks for taking a peek AND for all of your kind words of encouragement and congratulations. They are SO appreciated! I am beyond excited to be joining the amazingly talented and inspirational women that make up the Papertrey Design Team!

Papertrey Ink Design Team 2017!

Oh my. Wait. Who? Me? Design Team?
The oh-so-gracious invitation to join the Papertrey Ink's team was right there...... in an email from Nichole. Heady stuff I tell ya' (pun intended)!
Words cannot adequately express the joy, excitement and gratitude that I feel to be joining this amazingly talented group of women - designers, and designs, that I have admired from afar since literally day one, when I purchased that very first 'Paper Tray Stamp Set'.



And now, here were are, celebrating TEN years of Papertrey Ink! An amazing 10 Day Celebration is planned, which will feature stamp sets from the past ten years. My first 10th Year Celebration post will take place on February 12th, and will feature one of my favorites from 2008!
I can only hope that a teeny, tiny bit of this team's talents, energies and enthusiasm will rub off on me!
SO happy to have you along to share this wonderful new adventure!

Stamps: Floral Frenzy, Think Big Favorites #3

Die: Bloomin' Cute

CAS(E) this Sketch #208

Here's another pretty from N@Ali that we hope will inspire you to play along at CAS(E) this Sketch #208!  Some lovely creations from the DT too..... so please take a peek!
Love Lawn Fawn's little 'float my boat' set, and finally put it to good use. This blue/red combo is one of my favorites. And, yes, I did fussy cut and pop up that tiny anchor!
Can't wait to see what you create for CTS #208!
P.S. - Please welcome our guest designer, JEN!

CAS(E) this Sketch #207

Michele has created a most beautiful sketch for CTS #207 that's sure to inspire one and all. And, I'm confident that the amazing DT will also provide lots of loveliness for us to o-o-h and a-h-h over!
I've kept it super duper simple. Lots of white space, a bit of texture in the wonky frame, some beautiful Sea Shore colors with a pop of Raspberry Fizz, the sunburst-y images from Fall Florals, a simple sentiment and some teeny-tiny hearts (that, amazingly, did not fall on the floor, where they'd be forever lost!).
We hope that you'll join in at CAS(E) this Sketch #207. Can't wait to see your masterpiece!
P.S. - Please welcome our fabulous GD, Rosemary!

The Fusion Challenge-Interlocking Hearts

Welcome to the newest Fusion Card Challenge - 'Interlocking Hearts'! Such a great inspiration photo and an equally amazing sketch! There are many lovely DT projects too, so be sure to take a peek and, hopefully, be inspired to create away!
When playing along you may use the sketch OR the photo as your jumping off point. OR, if you are feeling super duper clever, you can fuse 'em together.

We hope that you'll join in at the Fusion Card Challenge and will enjoy all of the loveliness from the DT and the always amazing gallery!

Becca Cruger
Betty J
Carol Mayne
Jeanne Jachna
Karren Johnson
Linda Callahan
Lyndal Higgins 

Michelle Lupton
Michelle Williams

Please visit our FACEBOOK page and LIKE it so you can be part of the fun there too!  https://www.facebook.com/fusioncardchallenge