Make It Market Kit: WONDERLAND!

This kit is definitely the kit to top all kits. Betsy has gone above and beyond with this one! Each and every piece has been thoughtfully designed and selected to give you an endless amount of design options as you prepare for the holidays. From gorgeous gift tags to unforgettable holiday cards, you will have everything you need at your fingertips! One of the best parts of this kit? Well besides the innovative die-cut and stamped mini vintage pick-up truck. The mini cloches! Yes! Real mini cloches! Betsy cleverly designed all of the elements to fit inside these sweet mini cloches that you can use for gifts, holiday table decor, the perfect finishing touch for your tree and SO much more. 

Stop by Nichole's blog HERE for all the details, and the kit itself will be available for sale on Sunday, October 1st at 10pm ET, exclusively at Papertrey Ink.

I imagine that many of you have been waiting patiently (or not so patiently, lol!) to see what fabulousness Betsy Veldman has envisioned for Holiday 2017! AND here it is, TA-DA, the Make It Market: Wonderland holiday kit!! Yes, Betsy has thought of everything, and I do mean every. single. thing. including the amazing 'Trimmings Mini Kit' add-on. Oh... my creative heart is aflutter with the abundance of loveliness and all of the creative possibilities!

My first project includes the lovely pre-printed tags. So easy peasy, just die cut and tszuj 'em up with a bit of dimension and glitter! I just love the color palette of the Wonderland kit.... that aqua/red combination is one of my favorites. 

Next are some petite 3.25"  square notes using the floral sprig dies cuts, the beautiful patterned papers from the kit and the lovely scalloped tag die. Wouldn't these make a lovely gift enclosure set with matching envelopes?

AND, and, WAIT ...... next up are the phenomenal cloche-related items, including those dear little deer and the adorable little 3D pick up trucks! 

And, for good measure, here a little paper box (made with We R Memory Keepers Gift Box Punch Board), with a paper-coated clothespin, gift tag and 3D pick up truck loaded with a mini tree and tiny reindeer.

Hopefully, you're also as excited as I am to see Betsy's Periscope presentation at 6 PM on September 30th, where you'll find more project ideas, tips and details related to the new MIM: Wonderland kit! 

AND 

 Papertrey Ink's Facebook LIVE Broadcast on 10/1 @ 9 PM 

Many thanks for taking a peek today. Be sure to see more inspiration on Nichole's blog!

Happy Weekend!

Fusion Card Challenge - 'Sunshine On A Cloudy Day'

Happy Thursday and welcome to the newest Fusion Challenge- 'Sunshine On A Cloudy Day'. The amazing inspiration photo is a great starting point. But that sketch is pretty great too! So which will  you try??   

Both the lovely photo and the fabulous sketch  have helped to create this card, with some sunshine-y yellows, a bit of gray and black and lots of lovely white space. And...a veritable potpourri of stamps/dies- PTI, Reverse Confetti, SSS and Flora and Fauna. 
The DT has some amazing inspiration! So...... be sure to HOP on over and join the 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! 

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.

CAS(E) this Sketch #240

Happy Thursday and welcome to CTS #240! Chrissy has designed a fantastic sketch that's sure to inspire...... so take a peek at the DT creations and then break out the stamps, inks and papers. Can't wait to see what you come up with!
Clearly, I'm still in holiday mode with this bright and bold card. Lotsa white  too, highlighting that beautiful Papertrey Ink snowflake die and the simple sentiment.
Please join in at CAS(E) this Sketch #240 and add to the always fabulous CTS gallery!

More Papertrey Ink Release - Silver White Winters and Wine Tag Die #2!

Welcome to the fifth and final day of Papertrey Ink's September post-release celebration! Hope that you've gathered LOTS of additional ideas for your holiday creations and have be pinning and CASE-ing up a storm (as I have)!!

Today's highlighted stamps/dies are Silver White Winters and Wine Tag #2. I've created a few projects using a less traditional holiday color scheme... with lots of white and plenty of bright- using Pure Poppy, Berry Sorbet, Raspberry Fizz and Hibiscus Burst.

And..... my second project includes the Wine Tag Die #2, Silver White Winters dies, Mix & Mat: Berry Boughs die and Keep It Simple:Winter Wishes in the same ombre-ish colors as my card. 

Many thanks for taking a peek today AND for joining me in celebrating Papertrey Ink's September release and the fabulous 'after party'!  Please be sure to check out Nichole's blog, as her post is just chock full of Day #5 inspiration! Lots from Betsy, Dawn, Heather, Laurie, Lizzie, Melissa, Stephanie and Wanda too! HAPPY creating!

  

More Papertrey Ink Release - Holiday Tag Along Mini Kit!

It's Tuesday and time for Day FOUR of the Papertrey Ink post-release celebration!
Today's highlighted stamp set in the most fabulous MIM Mini Kit:Holiday Tag Along. Betsy's kit includes not only THE most fabulous tag dies/stencils/papers, but also the loveliest of stamps...... some of which I have featured here today.

This color scheme may be a bit of a departure from the traditional holiday palette, but I wanted to try something a little bolder in this Blueberry Sky/Spring Rain/Bitty Big:True Black combination. Wouldn't a card/project in b/w + bolder color (Raspberry Fizz? Hawaiian Shores?) look great too? Yup.... trying this out next!

Isn't that pretty little sentiment from Very Merry just the loveliest of font combinations?

Many thanks for taking a peek today.  Please be sure to check out Nichole's blog, as her post is just chock full of inspiration! Lots from Betsy, Dawn, Heather, Laurie, Lizzie, Melissa, Stephanie and Wanda too! HAPPY creating!

More Papertrey Ink Release - Cutaway Tags:Winter!

Welcome to DAY 3 of Papertrey Ink's post-release celebration, where I am highlighting the new Cutaway Tags: Winter stamps and dies!
You could just re-name my very messy craft cave 'Tag Central' because I am producing lots and lots of holiday happiness AND am getting waaay ahead (yay!) in preparation for my Christmas 2017 gift giving!

I've used the three new Bitty Big colors (Pure Poppy, Simply Chartreuse, Pinefeather), Fresh Snow Linen and the Cutaway Tags: Winter die to create this trio. Although a bit hard to see, there's a hint of sparkle in the tiny clear sequins on the bough branches!

 

Many thanks for taking a peek today.  Please be sure to check out Nichole's blog, as her post is just chock full of inspiration! Lots from Betsy, Dawn, Heather, Laurie, Lizzie, Melissa, Stephanie and Wanda too! HAPPY creating!

More Papertrey Ink Release - Berry Wreath and Gift Card Cozy Collection!

Welcome to DAY TWO of Papertrey Ink's post-release celebration for September! LOTS and lots of amazing new products are now available, so here's to hoping that you are rarin' and ready to begin crafting your holiday creations!
Today I am sharing a couple of projects created with Heather Nichol's Berry Wreath and Lizzie Jones' Gift Card Cozy Collection.

Lots of CAS here, using Rustic White cardstock, gold embossing, a bit of watercoloring and a snippet of Rustic Cream twine. I've fussy cut the center of that beautiful wreath and popped it up with dimensional tape.

Next up is the ingenious Gift Card Cozy Collection. Oh.....the possibilities are endless! The Gift Card die cuts so smoothly that you could crank out heaps of 'em quickly for birthdays, holidays, graduation or any celebration!.Then, stamp and decorate up a storm. AND wouldn't they be lovely using double sided papers?

Again, I've used Rustic White cs and a more traditional holiday palette. Aren't those little pinecones just the cutest things??

Thanks SO much for stopping by today. Please be sure to check our Nichole's blog, as her post is just chock full of inspiration! Lots from Betsy, Heather, Laurie, Lizzie, Melissa, Stephanie and Wanda too! Happy Weekend and HAPPY creating!

More Papertrey Ink Release - Brilliant Baubles!

Welcome to DAY ONE of Papertrey Ink's post-release celebration for September! Hopefully, you have some of the new goodies on their way to you! There are SO many amazing new products, and for the new five days the DT will be sharing additional inspiration. So..... let the holiday hoopla begin! 
Today I am sharing a card created with the new Brilliant Baubles (AND the new Wine Tag #2 and Mix&Mat: Berrie Boughs).

Lots of white and bright with a bit of added sparkle..... courtesy of the the silver embossed/ mercury-glass like ornament and a few snippets of berries and greenery!  

I've added a New Leaf background to the Mix&Mat: Berry Bough/Wine Tag #2 die cut and tied a bit of May Arts silver cording to fancy up my ornament.

I know that I've been inspired by the Papertrey September release and have LOTS of ideas/plans for holiday decor (tablescapes, banners, etc.), not to mention cards and tags (my favorite!).

Thanks SO much for stopping by today. Please be sure to check our Nichole's blog, as her post is just chock full of inspiration! Lots from Betsy, Dawn, Laurie, Stephanie, Wanda, Lizzie, and Melissa too! Happy Weekend and HAPPY creating!

CAS(E) this Sketch #239

Hi there and welcome to CTS #239 (and my second post for today). As always, the DT has come up with some really great designs.....oh, lots and lots of beautiful inspiration from these ladies!
Here's another case of me gathering bits and pieces from my desk to cobble together a card, with lots of lovely greens and the pretty little succulents from The Stamp Market.
We hope that you'll play along at CAS(E) this Sketch #239. Can't wait to see your creation(s) in the CTS gallery!
P.S. - Please welcome the amazing Amy Kolling as our GD!!!

Blue patterned paper or green polka dots for the vases?? Hmmm......

Fusion Card Challenge - 'Teacup Flowers'

Happy Thursday and welcome to the newest Fusion Challenge- 'Teacup Flowers'. The amazing inspiration photo is a great starting point. But that sketch is pretty great too! So which will  you try??   

Both the lovely photo and the fabulous sketch  have helped to create this card, with lots of pretty greens and pinks. And...a veritable potpourri of stamps, dies and papers- PTI, PPP, MFT, SSS and Flora and Fauna. 
The DT has some amazing inspiration! So...... be sure to HOP on over and join the 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! 

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.

Papertrey Ink Feature - Beautiful Berries: Winter, Year of Psalms: September

A happy 'hello' and welcome to Day 3 of the Papertrey Ink September new release countdown. I am so very happy to be sharing some peeks at  Beautiful Berries: Winter AND Year of Psalms: September! All of the amazing new products will be available on the Papertrey Ink website, starting at 10 pm ET on September 15th.

First up is a trio of holiday tags using Beautiful Berries: Winter! Oh.... those amazing juniper-y colors make my heart swoon. And that bit of glittery sparkle is just the icing on top! I'm sneaking in a peek not only of those Beautiful Berries, but also the new Make It Market Mini Kit: Holiday Tag Along. Yup.....I'm in holiday/tag making heaven (thanks to Betsy)!

One more from Beautiful Berries: Winter, with a project in more traditional holiday hues. Love, LOVE this Pure Poppy/Simply Chartreuse/White color combo and the fabulous new Wine Bottle Tag #2! And..... are you also seeing what I'm seeing? Yes! MORE New Bitty Big colors!

My last project for today features Year of Psalms: September. I've kept this CAS, with lots of white and a bit of soft purple as the accent (Winter Wisteria). I don't know if you can see 'em, but there are some pearl-y beads there too (and a new Mix&Mat: Berry Boughs peek)!

Thank you SO much for joining me today! I hope that you're getting as excited as I am about all of these fabulous new September PTI products! Be sure to pop over to Nichole's blog to see what is being introduced today (and lots of additional inspiration from Betsy, Heather and Lizzie!).