Honorable Mention

Last month's Guest Star Stamper contest has concluded and was SO fun!  I received SO many fantastic entries!  It was so inspiring.  The winner was Alli Miles!  Her wedding ensemble literally took my breath away when I first saw it.  And I love how she utilized the borders to create placecards as well.  You can stop by the Ink Pad to see her amazing project, along with all the others from our Design Team!

As always, there were a few other projects that just bowled me over with their use of Borders & Corners.  I wanted to be sure and share them with all of you and pass on the inspiration!  (You can view past month's Honorable Mentions in the "Passion for Papertrey" side bar as well!)

First up is Lexi Daly.  I just LOVED her custom patterned paper!  The colors are so unique!  And I thought that use of an acetate card was so fitting for the design.  Viewing her entry was like a breath of fresh air!

Lauren Meader created this beautiful pot of flowers with some of the bits & pieces in the Borders & Corners sets.  I love how she incorporated the layering of transparency w/ bold images over watercolored cardstock!  Pure genius!

I loved how Joan Bardee used the rounded square on end and create a beautiful retro-looking backdrop, perfectly framing each of her floral accents.  It got me to thinking that you could do this with any shape.  She was TOTALLY my inspiration for my Spooky Spider Tea Tin.  Thanks Joan!!! (insert me waving!)

I really enjoyed the simplicity of Dana Vitek's design.  The way the butterfly extends over the border was such a nice touch.  It was very clever on her part to use the same color ink for both the border and solid butterfly base, making there no need for masking!  The colors are totally fab too!   

As a reminder, you have until September 13th to get your entires in for this month's contest.  Your projects can feature either Spooky Sweets or Beautiful Blooms.  You can read all the details HERE.  I look forward to seeing what youall create!

Comments

[Lauren (mytime)]

WOW! What an compliment! Congrats to Alli on her gorgeous submission, and all the others who also received the honorable mentions.

You are so amazing Nichole. I am excited to have new my sets in hand!

[danavee]

I'm feeling faint! Thanks so much for the honor! Your stamps are so easy to work with, I swear, this card basically designed itself!

Thanks again,
Dana Vitek

[danavee]

eeek. I forgot to congratulate everyone else... congrats ladies! Your work inspires me every day!

[iralamija]

beautiful creations! :)

[lexi]

thank you so much for the 'mention nichole and congrats to the others and Alli--stiff competition!!! i'm glad i don't have to choose the winner!

[Rose Ann]

Congratulations to all of you! Beautiful creations...everyone!

[Joan B]

I am honored to be listed with these stamping stars. I feel like Sallie Field at the Oscars. "You like me." Thanks a million.

[thedvinemissm]

Amazing work! Even though they were not chosen, they are amazing creative souls. Thanks for sharing :O)

[Lorie]

What wonderful cards!!

I just found your sit and OMGoodness the stamps are CUTE!!

[Ashley Bowen]

OH MY GOSH!!! CONGRATS EVERYONE!! Such beautiflu work!!! Nichole...your blog is AWESOME! Hugs! Ash~

www.ashleyscreativecorner.blogspot.com

[Kimberly]

Hi Nicole,
I just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the Thinking Blogger Award. If you would like to play alomg you can see the details on my blog. Here's the link to my post.
http://craftyme-kimberly.blogspot.com/2007/08/thinking-blogger-award.html
Kim

[Alli Miles]

Wow!!!!!!! Thank you so much!!! I am on vacation right now so I can't tell you enough what a surprise it was to find that I had the winning submission!!! I must say the other submissions are FANTASTIC. I imagine it must be a tough job to pick a winner with so many entries.

[Melissa]

Gorgeous cards. Hafta say the blue and orange is my fave: great combination. That flower just POPS! :0) Mel