I normally try to get my blog posts done the day before they need to go up and then just schedule the posting time for midnight. I was wrapped up in finishing up a big project all day yesterday, and when I sat down to create my post, I was completely lacking inspiration. Ever had a moment like that? So I decided to sleep on it. And wouldn't you know, when I got up this morning to make David's coffee, I found my inspiration in our coffee cabinet!
I stamped this ordinary white coffee filter with some little bits and pieces that are included in the new heart stamp set using Belle Rose Palette Ink. I just love how beautiful and vibrant the ink remained on this absorbant surface.
I love how easy it is to center images in the middle of the borders I designed for these sets. For the tag in this project I stamped "love" (also from the heart set) with white ink. I then inked my border with the Belle Rose and was able to center the sentiment perfectly within my border before stamping. Ahhhh, gotta love perfection!
I also wanted to point out the precision and thought I put into all these images. Take this doodled border for example. If you look closely each individual "loop" aligns perfectly with each individual scallop in the punch. It took a lot of extra time (probably about twenty "do-overs"!) but the outcome is just a beautiful thing!
One cool aspect of ALL five of these new Papertrey sets debuting on Saturday night, is that I carried the same elements throughout all the sets. For example, if you really liked the heart doodled border, there is also one in each set for each shape. How fun is that! (All of the doodled borders shown here coordinate with the super jumbo scalloped punches)
Last but not least, here is the finished project. I just put some m&m's in a little plastic bag and uses a twist tie to keep it shut. I then placed the bag in the center of the stamped filter and pulled up all the sides. The filter falls into place beautifully when you gather the top together because of the pleats that already exist! I then added my tag with a little gingham ribbon and viola, cheap & cute wrap! (You gotta love cheap!) Wouldn't these make the cutest favors for a shower? Or what a great way to bunddle little goodie bags for Halloween visitors! A whole bowl of these in the middle of a table would be the cutest centerpiece for any occassion!
Argh! I kept telling myself that I absolutely did not need the heart punches. I was even feeling a bit superior to those poor fools that have to have every new thing on the market, because, I, did not need the heart punches. I was patting myself on the back, because I knew that although I am ordering the rest of your July releases, I didn't need the heart one. I'm sure you see where this is going!
I love this project, and now I absolutely need the heart punches. And the stamp set. And probably an increased credit limit, lol! Great job!
Posted by: Dana Vitek | July 12, 2007 at 07:44 AM
Funny...when I get up to make coffee, the only thing that crosses my mind is coffee! LOL! I love how your brain works. :)
Posted by: wendy | July 12, 2007 at 08:03 AM
What a cute project! Paper Trey has oudone itself!!!
Posted by: Michele Kovack | July 12, 2007 at 08:17 AM
OMGosh Nichole - this is SO BRILLIANT! You never cease to amaze me. You have outdone yourself with this stamp set and this project! Huge Hugs, Ellen
Posted by: Ellen | July 12, 2007 at 08:33 AM
What a fantastic idea and project, love it.
Posted by: florence | July 12, 2007 at 08:36 AM
I REALLY REALLY REALLY did not want to want all 5 sets, but you are REALLY making it difficult not to NEED all five sets! What a fun and simple project!
Posted by: Melissa | July 12, 2007 at 08:58 AM
Oh how easy and sweet! Love it! That coffee filter idea is fabulous! I've been trying to resist that scalloped heart ...yikes! I need to stop reading your blog!
Posted by: Julia Stainton | July 12, 2007 at 09:00 AM
Oh my gosh....I am really excited about the new stamps! I know I'm going to have to have them...ALL of them!
And your project is fabulous! I would never have thought of that! :-)
Posted by: Michelle R | July 12, 2007 at 09:18 AM
OMGoodness, now I've seen it all -- stamping on coffee filters, who would have thought how cute they'd turn out! I will definitely try this project! Love the doodle outlines . . . so many possibilities!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | July 12, 2007 at 09:29 AM
So cute! I use coffee filters in projects for Sunday School & Childrens' Church - this would be another easy one for the kids to do!
Posted by: Peggy Maier | July 12, 2007 at 09:35 AM
Well, you did it again. First toilet paper tubes and now coffee filters?? Mom and I always had a joke that she would try to make something out of used dryer sheets. There....your next challenge! LOL!
Posted by: Melissa | July 12, 2007 at 09:42 AM
This is just so cute and very creative ,im gona have to try this soon
Posted by: Valeria | July 12, 2007 at 09:49 AM
Nicole this is brillant - how chea . .arh I mean cost effective is that coffee filter wrap - and it looks adorable!! Love your ideas . . . keep 'em coming!! BTW, I had a Lobster for you last week! :)
Posted by: Julie Masse | July 12, 2007 at 10:02 AM
Holy! Geezz...brillant...love it!
Posted by: Michelle | July 12, 2007 at 10:07 AM
Holy smokes this is incredibly cute!! I love everything hearts, and can't wait to try your adorable project out!!
Posted by: Lisa | July 12, 2007 at 10:48 AM
When i found out that you'll be releasing 5 sets on the 15th, i was saying to myself, why did she do this, there's no way i'll be able to get all 5 (mind you, i said the same thing every month when you release each set, and i have them all). But, with all the ideas that you've been sharing there's no way i can hold back. I need all of them and now the scallop punches also.
Love it!!!!
Posted by: Catherine | July 12, 2007 at 11:06 AM
So impressed! An adorable and economical way to package goodies in bulk. Thanks!
Posted by: Stefanie A. | July 12, 2007 at 11:36 AM
I still am not using your previous stamp sets that I bought to the best of my ability and yet you just keep me wanting more. Now I want your new ones and the punches too.
Love the way you incorporate other "stuff" (tools and such) and bring them back to life or reinvent them for a new purpose. Your talent ROCKS girl! :)
Amanda :)
Posted by: Amanda Johnson | July 12, 2007 at 01:30 PM
I LOVE this idea! So awesome, and so cute!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | July 12, 2007 at 02:29 PM
Wow...it looks like you're having an influence on everybody's pocket book! What fantastic ideas you have!!! Should I say thank you? Or should I tell myself to look away, look away???
Posted by: Denise W. | July 12, 2007 at 03:33 PM
Wow, Nichole--how you take such mundane things and make the ROCK is fabulous!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | July 12, 2007 at 04:29 PM
so imaginative. I would have never thought of that...and I look at those coffee filters daily...LOL
Great idea for little goodie bags..I see this for our upcoming office party..great idea Nicole
Posted by: chris | July 12, 2007 at 04:52 PM
ohmygoodness!!!!! now you're making me want to get the heart punches, too! lol! I originally didn't want to get it but with that super-duper cute project of yours, I think I may have to put that heart punch in my cart as well! heehee.
can't wait for saturday!!! lovin' the teasers!
Posted by: Christine Villacarlos | July 12, 2007 at 06:07 PM
uhm, may I just ask which brand of white ink you used for the sentiment? thanks! =)
Posted by: Christine Villacarlos | July 12, 2007 at 06:11 PM
And I thought I had a hard time sleeping at night! You are full of the coolest ideas, thanks for sharing them with us.
Posted by: Jan Hunnicutt | July 12, 2007 at 09:16 PM