holiday card using a stencil

 

Just wanted to send some special thank you notes after Christmas . . .

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink

stencil:  papertrey ink

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I had originally planned to use a pale pink card base until I put my brown scrap of cardstock beneath it for contrast and loved it!

stamps:  papertrey ink, ink to paper

papers:  stampin’up, papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink, ink to paper

gratitude

 

 

I had a completely different project in mind last night, but when I got up this morning this is what was running thru my head - so flowers (all hand cut, mind you) and all, with a last minute switch from pink cardstock to the woodgrain and voila - a sweet note for my darling daughter!!!
 

stamps:  ink to paper

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink

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I love how my version of Melissa Bickford’s fabulous card turned out!

I used a pre-printed card base with that great double-line border, stamped a centered sentiment and then framed it with the bright die-cut flowers (I was amazed how stamping just the centers on the pink flowers in black ink brought the flowers to life). 

stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  papertrey ink
dies:  papertrey ink

sweet friend

 

I loved using a touch of mint and emerald green with this beautiful shade of blush pink . . .

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  crate paper, papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  sequins - from my stash (they were a gift :)

from my garden

for weeks, it has already looked and felt like spring here in northern california, and it's my favorite time of the year!

stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  stampin' up, pebbles
dies:  papertrey ink
embellishments:  button - papertrey ink; baker's twine - pebbles in my pocket; paperclip - office depot

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a "sunny" thank you note for a sweet friend . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  my favorite things, papertrey ink, my mind's eye, stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  sequins - avery elle

thank you for helping . . .

 

 

a very appreciative "thank you" to my brother for driving half way across the continent to help . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up

dies:  my favorite things, papertrey ink

embellishment:  twine - hemptique

 

background stamping with sentiment stamps

 

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a sweet little bouquet for a co-worker . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink

so sweet of you

I used "less is more's" challenge sketch to launch my Christmas thank you projects . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  glitter - stampin' up

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I've come to love fall ALMOST as much as I love spring and Thanksgiving has become a time when I not only send cards to family far away, but I've taken the opportunity to send an additional thank you to those who have touched our lives in special ways during the year . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink, stampin' up
papers:  doodlebug, my favorite things, stampin' up
dies:  papertrey ink, stampin' up
embellishments:  ribbon - offray; button - papertrey ink

monster thank you

we just spent a couple of fun-filled weeks with two of our little grandchildren - we returned home to cool and crispy fall weather (and I LOVE it!) so I was excited to pull out some fall papers and stamps.

 

 

I spent HOURS creating halloween crafts with the kiddos, so I know they'll love these little monsters . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  my favorite things

papers:  stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  washi tape - stampin' up

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I LOVED all of the inspiration photos, but I've been wanting to use a green background, so I chose this photo because it was out of my comfort zone . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink, watercolor paper
dies:  papertrey ink

you're the cherry on top

farmer's market inspired - cherries will have to do until I can get my hands on those "beautiful berries!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  papertrey ink, stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink, my favorite things

embellishments:  twine - pebbles in my pocket, ranger glossy accents

 

coordinating card pairs

I grew up in the cling peach capital of the world (Gridley, California) so I've always loved this stamp set - can't wait to drive thru the orchards this summer when the peaches are ready to be picked - the scent of acres and acres of ripe peaches is so heavenly!

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stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  papertrey ink, stampin' up

 

stenciled watercolor backgrounds

I used a small die as a stencil to create this thank you note for my sweet daughter . . .

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stamp:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink, watercolor paper

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  rainstone - papertrey ink; embroidery thread - dmc

 



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"leftovers" card . . . I was sorting thru some scraps and diecuts I didn't end up using on some other projects - I loved this combo, so I stuck it all together to create a mini thank you for my work stash!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamp:  papertrey ink

papers:  papertrey ink, stampin' up, scraps

dies:  papertrey ink, stampin' up

embellishment:  rhinestone - studio calico

 

snail mail

sending some love to the crew at papertrey ink's warehouse . . .

stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  papertrey ink

patterns challenge

I'm beginning Papertrey Ink's Stamp-a-faire this weekend with a LONG list of cards I need to make . . . hope I can cross a few off my list!

THANK YOU CARD:  my supervisor has been reassigned to another area of our office (boo, hoo) so I wanted to make her a special card, in her favorite colors.
Of course, the design team had an abundance of fabulous inspiration to choose from . . . I used Dawn's layout for my project . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  rainstones - papertrey ink

the great outdoors

I love everything about gardening - including creating little summertime notes :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink, w+9

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  divine twine