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Senior DT Challenge: Little Lady Revisited

This month the team is revisiting one of the very first stamp sets that Papertrey released, Little Lady!

Not only was Little Lady one of the first sets we released, it was also one of the first stamp sets I ever designed!  I've learned SO much since then, but I still can't help but be a bit proud of this set that I designed even as a novice.  This two-step stamping set allows you create a modern take on a lady bug with integrated layers, allowing lots of color options and design opportunities.

I thought I would revisit one of my favorite projects that I created with Little Lady back in 2007 when it was released.  You can see the original post for this project HERE.

I had created this fabulous background with the set, dong a little rock n' roll technique with the solid body portion of the bug.  It just happened to turn out so fabulously, I still remember this project just like it was yesterday!

I folded the custom cardstock into a little origami box, tied with a bit of satin ribbon.  A perfect little project to highlight the little lady!

Now I get the amazing opportunity to introduce you the projects that the design team created while revisiting this set!  Trust me, they are going to completely knock your socks off!  So, sit back and enjoy!

CLICK HERE to read more from Betsy Veldman.

CLICK HERE to read more from Dawn McVey.

CLICK HERE to read more from Heather Nichols.

CLICK HERE to read more from Lisa Johnson.

CLICK HERE to read more from Michelle Wooderson.

Didn't the team do an AMAZING job!  Little Lady is such a fun set that has many possibilities and styles that will complement it!  I hope you found some inspiration in today's post and are able to get a little time in your stamping space this weekend!  Thanks for stopping by!

September 2010 Papertrey Blog Hop

First of all, I want to welcome everyone to the September 2010 Papertrey Ink Blog Hop!  It is so exciting to see so many of you here!

 

One of the most fun things about this hobby is the people you meet, whether in person or online, and the things you learn from them.  Now is your chance to show off any skills you might have learned from a fellow stamper, and perhaps even give them a little shout out to thank them for the inspiration they have provided.  Create a project using one of your favorite learned skills and perhaps after a little blog hopping, we will ALL learn some new tips and tricks and continue to pass on the love of this hobby!

I have included a Mister Linky list below for you to add your link to your blog hop project.  You have until 11:00pm EST tonight (September 25th) to add your link to this list.  THREE random participants will be selected to win a FREE Papertrey Ink stamp set of their choice.  They will be announced and highlighted here, on my blog, by midnight.  We look forward to seeing all of your creations!

EDITED TO ADD THE WINNERS!

Sue Lelli created a stunning dimensional flower embellishment using tissue paper.  I loved the color scheme she selected, so bright and vibrant!

Heather Jensen made a beautiful creation using this year's anniversary set, Round & Round.  I just adore the way she incorporated the doily!

Rebecca Ednie used Enjoy the Ride and some beautiful pattern combinations to create this unique baby card.  I simply swooned over the button & lace border she made!

Congratulations to all of the winners!  Please be sure to email customer service within 30 days to claim your prize.  You will need to include your name, shipping info and you selected FREE Papertrey Stamp set!  Thank you to EVERYONE for participating!  It was such a joy to see all of your creations, not to mention inspiring as well.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

 

September Blog Hop Tomorrow!

Tomorrow we are excited to present the BIG monthly Blog Hop that Papertrey Ink hosts for all of it's talented customers to show off their skills! We are doing things a bit different this month and going forward.

The Blog Hop will now be an ALL DAY EVENT!  A Mister Linky list will be posted here on my blog at 10am EST and you can add your link anytime up until 11pm EST.  And don't worry if you aren't going to get a chance to make a project and play along, there will be a contest for non-participants as well over in our forum in the designated thread. I hope that I will see many of your familiar faces over here tomorrow! I look forward to seeing all of your creativity!

All of our customers who enjoy sharing inspiration & artwork with their peers through their personal blogs.

 

 

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The actual Blog Hop will take place tomorrow, September 25th, beginning @ 10am EST. 

 

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You will explore individual blogs through a thread here, on my blog, beginning at 10am EST tomorrow. 

 

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 A day dedicated to seeking inspiration through projects utilizing Papertrey Ink products. 

 

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One of the most fun things about this hobby is the people you meet, whether in person or online, and the things you learn from them.  Now is your chance to show off any skills you might have learned from a fellow stamper, and perhaps even give them a little shout out to thank them for the inspiration they have provided.  Create a project using one of your favorite learned skills and perhaps after a little blog hopping, we will ALL learn some new tips and tricks and continue to pass on the love of this hobby!

 
 -Participating bloggers can add their link to the appropriate list here anytime between 10am EST and 11pm EST on September 25th within the Mister Linky list that will be posted.. The title of your post should be "Papertrey September Blog Hop Challenge".

-Customers & participants alike can peruse all of the links and absorb all of the amazing inspiration that will be shared!

-After you have made your way through the list, simply return to our forum and participate in all of the fun!

-You can chit chat with everyone in the Blog Hop forum! Take this time to praise your peers efforts, discuss anything new you might have learned and which projects really offered something unique!

-The three random blogger participant winners will be announced at midnight EST on our forum and highlighted here on my blog!

-You can enter our Blog Hop Forum contest. There will be a special thread posted in our forum specifically for this purpose asking a question. Please only post once, as the winner will be picked via the Random Number Generator. The forum contest will end at midnight EST and the winner announced tomorrow morning in the thread.

-Create a project while you are here, using the new inspiration you have gathered from the Blog Hop. You can post your projects in the gallery, even if you do not have a blog! We are looking forward to all the fun tomorrow and we hope to see you there!

 

The morning after...

I am so pleased to be able to bring you the traditional morning after post!  It has been a whirlwind of a month and the design team has once again provided an amazing array of eye candy to inspire all of us!  I just had to stop by and share some of my favorites with you today!

Betsy Veldman layered two of the snowflakes from Peace Be Still to create this beautiful focal point for her project.  IT is such a simple technique, especially with the coordinating dies that are available for the set.  I also love the way she turned the Fillable Frames #8 vertically to create a frame for the embellishment.  Truly fabulous!

Dawn McVey used the new Stocking Prints to create this adorable felt stocking.  The tiny piece of trim created with the Rickrack die and Raspberry Fizz felt is one of the most clever things I have seen yet!  And you gotta love the little peppermint candy sticking up from the edge of the stocking, an image from Background Basics: Christmas.  Holiday Spirit Sentiments style complemented the project perfectly as well.

Debbie Olson wowed me with the felt snowdrifts she created to go along with the trees from Trees With Trimmings.  The pinked edges on them are just amazing!  She perfectly layered several of the trees between the felt layers, creating soft dimension and an unforgettable project!

Erin Lincoln simply took my breath away with these tags created with Peace Be Still.  The base of the tags was created with the Tag Sale #1 die and embossed with the new Background Basics: Diamonds Impression Plate.  And we can't forget the little piece of the Christmas Tree die that she used as well.  Can't you just picture these tied onto gifts wrapped in simple Kraft paper?  Just love these so much!

Heather Nichols combined several of my favorite images from this release to create this beautiful holiday card.  Wreath for All Seasons provided a focal point, layered on top of the Spiral Notebook Page die.  A sentiment from Inside & Holiday flanks the side of the focal point to perfection.  And the corner accents created with the Fancy Flourishes stamp set really help to add balance and definition.

Kim Hughes designed this festive card with the snowflakes from Peace Be Still.  One of my favorite design elements is the way she used the star pattern strip from Background Basics: Christmas vertically with a multi-color design.  It just adds so much punch and I am anxious to try it myself.  She also used Fillable Frames #8 to define her sentiment and allow her a place to layer the die-cut snowflakes.  Perfection!

Lisa Johnson created the most stunning project with Year of Flowers: Morning Glories paired with Framed.  I loved how she did some masking with the floral image to allow it to fit perfectly within the boundaries of the frame.  Not to mention, her color skills, as always, are top notch.  I also loved the unique choice to use a black card base.  The stark contrast really makes the colors in the morning glories pop.

Maile Belles is showcasing Wreath For All Seasons with this simply stunning project.  I love how she made the wreath appear to be hanging from our Pure Poppy Baker's Twine and added dimension to the berries on the wreath.  A clean and simple project that is perfect for mass-producing!

Melissa Phillips put together these AMAZING tags.  I just can't seem to take my eyes off of them and continue to study every detail.  THe base of her tags is our new Tag Sale #1 die.  I loved how she rotated the Fillable Frames #4 die on it's end, which seems to be MADE for a mat for these tags shapes.  Trees With Trimmings provided her with the perfect focal point.  And what can I say about the smallest Seeing Stars die hanging from the bottom of each tag, accents with a little button and twine.  Can't wait to reproduce these myself!

Michelle Wooderson used Year of Flowers Morning Glories for this STUNNING project.  The soft coloring technique she used on the flowers really brought them to life.  And I always love the ribbon loops she adds to the sides of her projects, giving them so much personality.  I also loved the whimsical touch that the layers of scalloped borders added to the bottom of the card.  Just fabulous!

Niki Estes combined Background Basics: Christmas and the snowflakes from Peace Be Still to create this amazing background for her project. Fillable Frames #8 grounded her sentiment choice.  And I can't forget to mention that beautiful die-cut dove that has been sugar coated with glitter.  Unbelievably simple but a real show-stopper!

I hope you have enjoyed all of this amazing inspiration provided by the team.  They never cease to amaze me with all of their talents!  Just makes you want to drop everything and stamp all day, doesn't it?  So treat yourself today and create something beautiful!  Thanks for stopping by!

*Official* September Release Party Contest

I am absolutely smitten with all of this month's new releases and I can tell by the excitement that some of you have shared with me that you are too!  A big thank you to each and every one of you who have joined us tonight during release festivities!  

To celebrate the upcoming holiday season and our amazing September release line-up we are giving away a fabulous prize package tonight!  Practically the entire September release,which has a $230 value!!!  All you need to do to have your chance to win is post an answer to the following question in the comments section below.

Congratulations, Amy!  Please be sure to contact customer service with your shipping information within 30 days to claim your prize.  And a BIG thank you to everyone for playing along!  Such wonderful stories and memories you all shared!  Truly inspirational!  Have a wonderful night everyone!