Saturday, January 31, 2009
Fabulous Favorites
I am so excited! It is time for the Papertrey Ink 2nd Anniversary festivities to start!!!! Today is all about favorites. Nichole asked each of us to pick a favorite set to give away on our blogs! That's 11 chances to win a Papertrey Ink stamp set!!
Picking a favorite is a little hard to do, though. I have so many sets that are my favorites. I finally decided on the Background Basics: Stars set since it was the set I used to create one of my favorite cards last year. I love stamping patterned papers and I love all the different star patterns in this set. It is another must have set for me.
I started by creating my card base (A2) and stamping the upper 3/4 with the Background Basics: Stars set and dark chocolate ink. I sponged some dark chocolate ink on the edges. Then, I cut a 1 inch strip of white cardstock. I stamped the stars from Around and About Sentiments in pure poppy ink and the sentiment in true black. I added a dark chocolate mat before adding it to my card. I stamped the same sentiment again on white cardstock using the circle version. I stamped the star in pure poppy ink and punched the sentiment out using a one inch circle punch. I added a dark chocolate scalloped mat and used foam adhesive to add the sentiment to my card. Lastly, I added red rhinestones in the centers of the stars.
Now, be sure to check out all the designers blogs for a chance to win one of their favorite stamp sets. You can enter in the drawing until midnight Eastern. The winners will be announced on Nichole's blog and in the Anniversary Celebration thread on the forum. Here are the links to the other design team ladies' blogs:
Becky Oehlers
Betsy Veldman
Dawn McVey
Debbie Olsen
Geny Cassady
Heather Nichols
Lauren Meader
Lisa Johnson
Melissa PhillipsMichelle Wooderson
Good luck!!
Niki
Oh, here's the other card I was talking about:
I love this set!
Recipe for first card:
Stamps: Background Basics: Stars, Around and About Sentiments (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: spring rain, dark chocolate, white (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: dark chocolate, pure poppy, true black (Papertrey Ink)
Accents: red rhinestones
Tools: sponge, circle punches
Recipe for second card:
Stamps: Background Basics: Stars, Mixed Messages (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: aqua mist, dark chocolate, kraft (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: dark chocolate (Papertrey Ink), versamark
Accents: dark chocolate satin ribbon (Papertrey Ink), button, hemp
Tools: scorepal, heat gun, white embossing powder (Papertrey Ink), sponge
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 1026 Newer› Newest»Beautiful cards. The red justs pops off the page on the first one.
Love them! My head is swimming with ideas. Now if I could just catch up with getting all the sets, I'd be a real happy camper, or make that stamper!
Love your homemade pattern paper!! Both cards are beautiful. I love your clean style.
Hope J
Love the background basics. Chocolate has become one of my favorite colors to work with. It is amazing the color combos you can create with it. Just how many colors can you create with and eat!
Thanks for sharing
Niki, your cards are so inspiring! I especially like the colors in the second card. I haven't gotten this set yet but I would love to win. Thanks for having the contest.
I love your cards!!!I write dall'Italia!!my stamp set is polka dots!Baci baci Laura
Great card! Love the color combo. Keep up the inspiration.
I have never seen the "Celebrate Everything" saying before, and how I love it--thanks!
I love both of your cards today! I would have never chose those color combinations but they are absolutely wonderful! I will be trying them out. I also love this set but have had to pace myself, so it is the one that always gets placed on hold. Now that I see your cards today it is definitely a must have set! Thank you for sharing and for the chance to win!
I don't have this set yet, but I love what you have done with it.
I absolutely love both card you made with this amazing set, but the second one using spring rain, craft, and dark chocolate is my favorite! I would love a chance to win this set!
Both cards are gorgeous! Thank you!
Love the colors used on your second card! Thanks for sharing!
What a great way to start off the anniversary kick-off! love it!
Great choice on your favorite set. I was just thinking the other day that I don't have enough stars in my stamp collection. Would love to win this set! Thanks for sharing your talent!
I have to say Papertrey is my favorite stamp company right now...they are AWESOME!!!
(I know you didn't ask for favorite COMPANY...but they are!!!
You know, sometimes a set doesn't "speak" to me until I see some wonderful samples--now you have convinced me that I NEED Stars!
Wow! The second won is my fav. They are both beautiful! I love creating dp as well and PTI has the best options for that. Keeping my fingers crossed!
Both of your cards are so striking, always like to see what you come up with. Would love this set. Thank you for sharing your ideas!!
I love all your cards and creations Niki. Thanks for all your hard work and creativity!
I love stars and they are so popular right now. Your home made pattern paper is fabulous.
Backgrounds are always great to have. Thank you for the great cards and opportunity to win. God bless!
I love the stars!! Having boys hearts don't always work for me even though I love them to death!
such creativiy! I especially the aqua and brown combo! thanks also for a chance to win!
I lurk on your blog every morning before going to work - gotta have that jumpstart for my day and you never disappoint. Love the cards!
Those are fabulous cards!! I love your syle! Thank you for sharing your creativity with all of us.
Gorgeous cards Niki . love the stamps and the beautiful colour schemes you have used. Hugs Nikki x
You are amazing, those are some gorgeous cards!
Wow! This is definitely a set I will have to buy if I don't win! :-) Thanks for sharing your uses of it!
I love all your designs! The Background Stars set is fabulous!!
The Stars set would be such a perfect addition to my stamps-I have very few star stamps but they can be used in so many ways!
Pick me please. It's been fun checking out all of the projects.
I probably would have found that particular stamp set difficult to use, wouldn't know how to use it well. But, your inspiration changes that. GREAT job on the cards. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
wow niki, these are awesome. i am so glad you are back again for design team. i love to see your creations.
I don't have this set yet, but it's on my wish list. Maybe my wish will come true! Thanks for the great cards & wonderful inspiration!
I really like how you used that set. Very nice!!!
oooo, I love this set too! Yes, I love all things PTI, hehehehe! Thanks for all your hard work and inspiration. I just adore that card above!
Cute cute cards!
What amazing cards! I have not tried making my own backgrounds. It would be fun to have the stamp set to give it a try.
You guys are amazing.
Love the cards and your color combos! I haven't gotten the stars bg set yet but its definitely on my wish list! Thanks for the chance to win!
Great cards!
was on the fence about this set, but when I see your cards it makes me want to try it out! Thanks for the chance to win.
I love checking out your blog, you are awesome!
great set...i can see why it is a favorite!
Kara
beautiful, I just heart all your gorgeous creations :) Bonnie x
This set really is great! Happy 2nd birthday to PaperTrey, and thanks so much for the chance to win!
Love the bling! It really adds just the right touch. Thanks for the opportunity win.
I just love the versatility of he background stamp sets!
This is one set on a short list of PTI sets that I don't have yet! Thanks for the chance to win it! Love the cards, Niki!
pick me... pick me... :-)
Just love checking out all the wonderful things the PTI DT come up with...such sources of inspiration!!
I do not own this set and would love to... thank you and I love your blog!
Great samples from a great set!!!! Thanks so much for sharing with all of us!!!
Polka dot basics is my go to set but this one is great too- I actually dont have this set- thanks for the chance
Your cards are so inspiring! I don't have this set yet, so I would love to win it! I can't wait to see all that Papertrey has in store for us this anniversary!
Oh! another set I "need". I love your work. Congrats!!
Wow again! I love what you've done using these wonderful sets, which I don't have...yet!?!? Would love it. Thanks for all you do to make Papertrey wonderful for all of us. Love your work, and it keeps me inspired!
The cards are awesome! Thanks for all you do!
Both cards are amazing. Thanks for the chance to win this BG as it is one of the few PTI sets I don't own LOL!
Thanks for all you do and for the chance to win!!
What a great set! Next to Polka Dot Basics this is one of my favorites as well. Recently, I've been having fun with all over patterns and elements in my card designs. Heather's Around and About and Faux Ribbon are open on my desk as well. One of the things about PTI sets I like so much is that there are endless possibilities in combining the sets creating endless opportunities for unique cards and gifts. Niki, thanks for all you do, for your creativity, and for taking the time to answer mine and everyone else's questions.
Judith
Love your card! Thanks for sharing it!
Both cards are fabulous Niki!! I love all your work and can still remember when you were announced to the DT!
Oh So Great!! I would love to win this set! The cards are stunning!
I love this set and it's the first one on my next order!!
Now I want this set :) ... thanks for the chance to win.
I absolutely love Boards and Beams and home for the holidays. I used this set and made Christmas cards!!
LOVE IT ......
Its soo hard to pick a favorite but if I have to its is beams and boards its just such a beautifully detailed stamps set and with a few changes could be for any holiday really
Love your color choice for both cards. I haven't ordered this set yet as I wasn't sure how much use it would get but I am starting the see the versatility a little better now. Thanks.
Great use of the stars, would love to have it, but i can't buy it all. Atleast my husband says i can't.
Both cards are incredible,but I LOVE that bottom card!!!
great colors! thank for sharing
That is one of my favorite cards of yours too! I don't have the stars yet, was hoping to get back to buying it, but so many other ones come out that I want! One day... Congrats on all you have accomplished this year!
Thanks for the chance to win this set.....and for all the eye candy you tempt me with! :)
How fun are your cards...Love the colors and layout....
Thanks for chance to win!
Niki,
I love the cards you created with this set. It's a set that is on my 'wish list'. Thanks for all your inspiration and thanks for the chance to win.
LOVE IT! This is a set that has been on my wish list! Maybe I will win it and take it off and replace it with something else. Thanks for the beautiful creations. Love the celebrate today card. Wonderful.
Niki, I love your blog and check it daily. You always inspire me with your designs. Thanks for a chance to win this fabulous set which I don't yet own.
I love both of these cards. I don't have the Stars set yet but it is on my list. It would be great to win it. Thanks for all your great ideas over the past years and I look forward to seeing what you have for us this year.
Great cards to keep on hand. Work for any occasion, good for either gender, any age. Love to win this set so I can make some of these to put in my birthday organizer for this year!
Wonderful cards and great examples of the versatility of this set! Definitely another one of PTI's must have basics--it is always amazing how all the different sets can be used together!
the cards you make are so beautiful. I always get so many ideas on your blog. THank you!
absolutely love those cards! my gotta-get-it list from pti just keeps growing and growing and growing.
Beautiful cards and Stars set! I do think I could love to own it . LOL!!!
Oh, two very different looks with this set. You have made me think I need it with your beautiful creations. Thanks for the chance to win it.
Great ideas!
Leeanna Fatovic
leeannafatovic@bellsouth.net
Such beautiful cards. I can see why this set is your favorite. Thanks for sharing you wonderful ideas with us!!!
I just used this set! Love it. You card is awesome. It is always nice to "see" you on release night.
Beautiful cards, Niki! Love the colors
Niki, I love your style. I remember when you were announced as a design team member. I wasn't the least bit surprised. Your work and efforts speak for themselves. All the best for an exciting new year at Papertrey!
I love the card made with Aqua Mist. Absolutely Fabulous!
Love the colour combo. Polka Dot Basics is my fav set.
I love both cards you really know what you are doing. Thanks for all the inspiration.
Thanks for your amazing contributions! Love Papertrey and Love that set!
love both cards.......
I think I may have to add the stars to my collection. Thanks for all you do to provide us inspiration!
Niki - I love checking in on your blog to see your latest creations. Your cards are just gorgeous! Thanks for doing such a great job on the PTI Design Team. As a loyal customer, I appreciate the ideas and inspiration you provide and look forward to another great year of creativity!
Both cards are great but I really love the second one. I'd love to have this set.
I can see why this is your favorite set. You really know how to put it to good use. Loved both cards.
i want to create backgrounds with ease, and this set appears to make that possible! thanks for sharing your creativity, and thanks to nichole for her generosity!
Your card samples are great. Can't wait to see what's coming next.
Fantastic job! I love how you make the colors POP! I might have to get this set!
love the colors on your second card...yummy! Happy Anniversary, I look forward to seeing what is in store!
I love the color combo! I don't have this set yet...I'm a little intimidated by it but you make it look so easy!
Thanks for the chance to win. I can't wait for the rest of the news!
WOW, love this card! I don't know how you girls could possibly pick "one" favorite. haha
Hi Nicki Background basics look fun. I haven't had a chance to play with them but am looking forward to it. I must say i love your style is so vibrant. May your creativity continue to overflow and spill our way as its happen many time in the past. Thanks for your dedication.
Blessings
Love your cards, thanks for the chance to win.
So cute! I love the versatility of stamps that can be used as a main focus and/or a background.
Wow - these cards ROCK. I love craft paper right now...
My favorite set is Green Thumb - I just love it...
Thanks for the chance to win!
Kerry
Awesome cards made from an awesome stamp set! I love this set and it's on my list of "must haves". Thank you for all the inspiration that you have given us!
Thanks for the inspiration
I love how your blog is so friendly and easy-going. I would love to win this set!
I have a whole drawer full of just star punches! I think I need some star stamps to go with them.
Very Nice! Thank you for all the work you do with PTI!
Love your cards!!! Great choice- this set has so much potential for use!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
26. YOUR CARD IS GREAT LOVE THE STARS
Beautiful cards Niki! Thanks for the chance to win this set which has been on my wish list but hasn't made it into my orders LOL
Those cards are absolutely gorgeous! It looks like the patterned paper was store bought, not handmade! Great job!
I love seeing the samples of cards using the stamps sets. Background Basic Stars isn't one i have yet but I think it will make it's way in to my collection soon.
Thank you for all your hard work! I like stamping my own pattern paper too. Keep up the excellent work!
I really love the red rhinestones.. gotta have that bling! Great use of a set that I really had not noticed that much.
Background sets are always a staple and I love mine, keep up the good work!
Beautiful card, love the colors you used.
I don't have this set yet so Thanks for the chance to win!
Great cards Niki! I love your style, and I am so excited about PTI's 2nd Anniversary!
Love both cards! I have been eyeing this set myself. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Love these cards and how elegant and simple they are. I haven't ordered this set yet but will add it to my ever growing list!
Hope I can win one set of the great papertrey inks sets. Thanks for the chance of winning and your inspirations. Happy anniversary to you. Susanne
Beautiful cards. Love the pattern paper you made especially on the second card. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love the turquoise and brown together and the gems in the centers on the stars on the other card - beautiful! This set is very versatile and would make a lovely addition to my collection!
Love those colours together.
thanks for a chance to win....
I can definitely see why this is your favorite set! I haven't figured out what my ONE favorite is yet, but it would be either polka dot basics, rustic branches, warm happiness, snowflake serenade or simply stationary!
As always the sets are so versatile allowing you to be so creative with your designs, very nice.
I really like that set! And your work is awesome!
Love these cards and their color combos! Cute idea putting the jewels in the center.
What a great set ~ Thank you for the giveaway!
There aren't enough hours in the day to try and make all your creations but I sure have fun trying - many thanks for all you do on the team!
I love your style! You are amazing at making patterns. Thank you for sharing your ideas with us.
Gorgeous cards! I can see why this set is one of your favorites! This has been on my wish list for some time now.
Congratulations PTI and to you Niki!
Hugs,
Renee
Love the cards and Stars, thanks for the inspiration!
I hope I'm not too late! I love that set!
Thanks for all of your great inspiration. I check your blog all the time and love the cards you make. I don't have the star set yet, but would love one!
I have all boys in my house. Now that I have seen your star card (great job) I think that I need this stamp set too!!!
niki, i love what you did with this stamp set! you are truly amazing! thanks for the chance to win this great set.
I agree with you that it is hard to pick a PTI favorite. Each one is so unique and wonderful that I want them all. Wish my pocketbook agreed with me:-) Whichever set I'm using at the moment becomes my favorite. I LOVE what you did with Background Basics: Stars--the color combinations, the use of the button and rhinestones, the sponging--absolutely beautiful. I LOVE visiting your blog and seeing what new and creative thing you have dreamed up. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Oh boy! You picked a set that I had to remove from my shopping cart this month! I would love to win it! Thanks for the chance and the beeyootiful samples!
Jutta
love the color combo! I need to get more PTI sets!!!!
I don't have this one either!!! Good Lord, I'll be buying a lot of stamp sets if I don't win some of these! :)
Nikki, you do the most amazing things with all the sets. I think the Background Basic Stars is a perfect set for the ever daunting boy/men cards. Thanks for choosing this one, I am keeping my fingers crossed.
I just adore both cards you created with that set! I love the bling you added to the top one and Heather's Around and about sentiments is quickly moving to the top of my favorites list - it's just the perfect way to finish off any card!
Its so hard to pick one favorite that on each design team member post I seem to pick a new favorite! LOL Right now I am going with Wise Owl as a favorite!
I don't have this set yet! I would love to win! I love visiting your site often for inspiration. Thank you!
I LOVE that last card!! I soo need this set. :) Thank you for the chance to win. As always, you are such an inspiration!!
Background Basics is a set I don't own as of yet! It is on my list of favorites. I love the little red rhinestones you placed on this card, along with the color combo!
Very cute cards! I don't have this set--but I would love to own it.
Sandye Curry
Hmm...I don't have this set yet but WOW what inspiration! TFS.
Your cards are so pretty, and I love the color combinations.
Thank you so much for all you have done with Paper Trey!! I would love to win this set!
Beautiful cards! I would love to have this set. Thanx for the chance. Happy Anniversary!
my favourite is out on a limb but they are all wonderful.Thanks for this opportunity to win
Eileen
Would love to have this set...thanx for the chance to win it!!
Your cards are AMAZING!!! I love stars so that first one really grabs my attention. Awesome!
I love all your designs. Keep up the good work.
Love the cards!!!!!!!! My favorite is Out on a Limb, but there are so many other wonderful sets to pick from.
Donna :}
I love what you did with these cards!!
Wow, this is so exciting! I love this set too, but haven't gotten it yet.
Love all of you at PTI and am so greatfull for all the great ideas and stamps sets that can be used in so many ways. I love them all
I really adore your spring rain card. I love this set and it is on my wish list. Thanks for sharing your talent!
Loved your cards! I get so inspired from seeing what the design team members do! Thanks so much.
Ah I love the colors you chose!!!! I don't have the set yet, would be great to win it! :D
Cute cards! This is such a great set..thanks for sharing your creativity with us!
Love it!! OH I want to win, I want to win!!
Birds of a Feather and I'm sticking to it. Thank you for your inspirational post.
Great card!
I love the colors on your card and the red rhinestones just make everything pop.
COngrats on the #2 anniversary and thanks for a chance to win this great set!
Love your cards! I haven't gotten this set yet, but you are making me want it! Thanks for shring your ideas!
I love the second card, so simple yet so cute!
This set is a great basic, along with Polka dots. I love what you have done with the gemstones. Beautiful! I'm excited to see the other background basics sets.
Gorgeous Niki!!!! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us in the days ahead!!
Hugs and Blessings
Alicia
Congratulations on two years of great ideas, products, hard work and creativity. I have a number of Papertrey sets, paper, ribbons and ink...I love them all. Keep up the great work!
--Diana
Both cards are great...every new sample makes me love these sets more! thanks for the chance to add to my collection!
WOW, that second card blew me away!!!!! The sparkle of the first one ROCKS!! :)
Great cards! Congrats on your PTI accomplishments! I look forward to seeing what comes next!
I was not familiar with this set. Thanks for the chance to win.
I still need this set and love how you used it! thanks, Lisa k in tx
I love backround stamps, they are soooo versitile. Thank you.
Your cards and colors are fabulous! I can't wait to see what else ya'll have in store for us!
~Kendra
The Stars set is great -- it is so nice to see it used on such fabulous cards... gives me inspiration on how I can use it.
Great work! Hoping to win!
I love these cards! This set is truly awesome. You were one of the first PTI cardmakers that I found in blogland...and you weren't on the team yet! Congrats to PTI for 2 years...I can't wait to see what's in store in the future!!
Thanks for a chance to win!
~Lacey Stephens
Love your cards and how you showed the Stars set could be used in such different ways. I need that set!
I love reading your blog each day. You have such wonderful ideas and your cards are fabulous. Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us!
Nikki, I love your style.........
Another set I do not have yet, but on my list of "needs". Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Hugs,
Vicky S
What a great set. I love making my own background paper.
Great job on both of these cards, but I think the second one is my favorite. I am really into Kraft card stock right now. Happy Birthday Paper Trey Ink!
Another PTI addict here. Thanks to all you great designers. we be hooked!
Just love those little rhinestones! Thanks for the chance to win
Great cards Niki, I have to say I CASE a lot of your stuff! Thanks for the opportunity to win Background Basics Stars.
I have a long wish list of sets from PTI--I've never owned a PTI stamp set, can you believe it?? I'd love to win one to try them out. Thanks!
I love using Kraft paper as background too. Love your card!
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