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
1,026 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 801 – 1000 of 1026 Newer› Newest»Love your work. Congratulations PTI!
I really like making my own backgrounds so thanks for the chance to win this set!
I am such a fan of stars, always have. Love the stamp and card.
The stars are so cute! I love the red gems in the middle of the stars.
I don't have this set yet, but I love your card! It's going to go on my "must have" list. Thanks for your ideas!
I also love this background set and am looking forward to seeing more in the future and also looking forward to seeing more of your designs as well.
Niki,
These cards are fabulous! That set is fabulous. :)
These cards are lovely Niki - and thanks for the chance to win - if I do tho' I'd like to pay postage - Ireland is a wee bit too far away...
Great cards! What a labor of love to put all of those jewels on!
Love both of your cards. Thanks for the chance to win it!
I don't have this one. I hope I can own it for free. Good Luck everyone!
Oh. My.
This PTI set is one of the few I don't have because I couldn't see myself using it very often.
How wrong I am! These beautiful samples have inspired me to add it to my list immediately.
I just adore the first card you showed today...stunning!
Thank you for sharing.
Niki, the card is great; you did a wonderful job making your own pattern paper, which is something I enjoy doing, too.
Love the colors of the 2nd card. THANKS FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN.
JEANMARIE
So simple, yet so classic. I do not have this set, so I would love to win it. Thanks for the chance. I can see why you picked this one as a favorite.
The color picks for both of your cards are so nice- I like that bling! You did a wonderful job. Thanks for the chance to win!
Love the ideas...Congratulations to you all!
What pretty cards, it would be great to own this set !
these are so versatile..love them
The brown & aqua card has such simple elegance. The ribbon looks so crisp against the aqua. Love your style!
Your celebrate today card is awesome!
you picked a great set!! thanks for the chance!!!
I love your cards! I don't own that set yet, but I'd love to. Thanks for the opportunity to win this wonderful set and thank you for your time and dedication. I really appreciate it.
What great cards! I would love to add this set to my PTI collection!
Thank you for sharing. I really need to use my stamps like this to make background paper. I know they are so versatile but I never remember to do this. I think I might even try a little harder. And I agree, this is a great set!
Both of these cards are beautiful, but I love how you tied together the stars from teh two different sets. I think this is what makes PTI so fabulous.
I don't have enough background sets, you make this one look so fun!
Love, love, love your cards!!!!!
Linda
Great job! Thanks for sharing!!
Oh Niki! Such a cute card! I like this set and it is on my wishlist. Thanks for a chance to win it!
Oh such great cards! I really like the stars too ... I think it's because I am mom to 2 little boys and stars are so fitting here. Thanks for a chance to win and thanks for the inspiration.
No wonder it was your favorite card; lovely! I don't have this set yet, but think I would probably use it as much as I use polka basics!
This card is GORGEOUS! I need this stamp set now! ;)
I am excited about PTIs second anniversary and all the festivities. These cards are great. Thanks for the chance to win.
Great colors! I don't have this set but your projects make me want it!
These are awesome cards--love this set. Thanks for the chance to win!
Niki I love everything about your cards. Would love to win this set. Thanks for the chance to win!!
What great cards. I have this set but haven't inked it up yet. I think you have now inspired me to though!
My favorite is Love Songs!
826. Fabulous choice & fabulous artwork!!
I love the little gems on the first card and the little tag on the second card. The background stars is definitely on my wish list, but I think my two current (I stress 'current') favorites are Simple Alphabet and Heart Prints. :>
I love random stamping too. My favorite card you did last year was your "mistake" with the cocoa card. Great job.
That set does make a really cool background! Gorgeous. Thanks for everything you share and all your creative hard work!
I love the gems in the center of the stars & the distressed edges.
I love your "star" creations! Keep it up!
Great pick! I don't know how I don't own that set yet! Happy 2nd Anniversary Papertrey!!!
I love this card! the colors are great!
OK, I'm gonna need that kraft paper and set please:)
Fantastic ideas Niki. Love the Spring Rain and Dark Chocolate combo!
Beautiful cards! I can see using this set for the Fourth of July! Thanks for sharing your lovely work.
This is on my list of must have sets. Thanks for the opportunity.
Beautiful cards! Love em. Thanks for sharing
Wow! I love your cards....thanks for sharing. I now want this stamp set.....please pick me!
I would love to have this set. Thanks for the opportunity
Oh I LOVE this set!!! Those cards are GREAT!
I love the richness of your colors! 2 of my favs!!!
Those cards are both beautiful- wonderful set! debb
Very pretty, thanks for sharing!
Well, I have to tell you that I would have never considered Background Basics. But the two cards you created prove that I need to start thinking out of my comfort box. Thanks for always sharing!!
That stars set would be so much fun to have. I'd love to win.
Love the versatility of this stamp set. Love the colours too!! oh and...PICK ME!! Pretty Please!!
Love the cards you did with this set!
I love your stars. Truly, you cards are quite cute! I love your design style. Do I spy buttons from Papertrey? I really appreciate your contributions from your blog, help in the Papertrey Forum and your great tutorials. You have been a great encouragement.
I am so excited that you shared these great ideas for this set - it shows how versatile this set is!
fantastic cards! I love that set!
Hi, I don't have your favorite set yet! It's really cute but I haven't been able to buy them all since I discovered papertrey in 2008. So I hope I win it. You are always inspirational to me - please keep up the great work.
What great texture this stamp set adds! You could do so much with these! You could even create your own patterned paper! Fantastic pick!
I love the color combination that you used on your Happy Everything card. Congratulation on such a wonderful year with PTI. We are so proud of "one of our own" from the forum being on the team :)
Love your card made with Background Basics. I recently ordered this set but it has not been inked up yet. Thanks for the inspiration and the opportunity to win!
Both of your cards are amazing! I love that set, too!
very simply and pretty..
Oh, love, love the background stars. Great cards! thanks!
I have the Polka Dot Basics and would love to add Stars. Your cards are fantastic!
Cute cards Niki! This is a fun set. It has been on my wish list for a while. *Ü*
Love you cards:) Thanks for the chance to win.
I love your card===well, both of them! I don't have this set and I'd LOVE it! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
I luv the color schemes on these cards, very nice work! I always struggle making less feminine cards and these are perfect for the men in my life, luv it.
Thanks for the awesome giveaway.
OH MY!!! Those red rhinestones are gorgeous! This set is on my wish list!!!! And that second card... absolutely stunning!
this looks like a great set to have thanks for the chance to win
I love both cards and how you showed the variety you can achieve by adding gems and changeing color schemes. Thanks!
Amazing work, thanks for all the inspiration. Thank you for the chance to win!
I love both cards, and would love to win this set. Thanks for the chance.
Great cards! I really like the combo of Aqua Mist, Dark Chocolate and Kraft. Gotta try that one! :)
You make it look so easy, LOL!! Gorgeous cards!!!
Oh, I would love this set. It seems great for manly cards and I love making background paper. I've been using "Boxes, Bags & Tags" a lot lately and this would be a great addition to my background stamps. I love how these two cards came out.
I love papertrey, & I love you blog!! quite addicted to it, actually -- congratulations on your two year anniversary! Many more to come, I'm sure!
pretty pretty card, I can see why this is your fav stamp set.
I love these cards! The sponging adds such depth. I have the Polka Dot Basics and want the stars, BAD! thanks for a chance to win!
The stars pattern is great! I love your work and am getting so inspired. New to Papertrey, but totally hooked!
Beautiful cards. The background basic set is so versatile. I can't wait to get one.
Niki, great use of those stamps! You might be convincing me I need that set afterall!
Wow! What a great job you did with the star set. I really love Out on a Limb.
Your cards are so awesome that I might have to change my favorite from treat or trick to this one!
This is my favorite too!
Lovely color choices and nice layouts. :)
I love your cards! I love how you jazzed the one up with the little gems! I think this set would be really great for hubby, dad, son, grandpa ect. because you can make it look feminine or manly!
Your cards are super cute!
Your cards are beautiful! I love what you've done with this set...makes me want to get one for myself. THanks for the chance to win - I hope I am the winner so I can try it out for myself!
Heidi
I love this stamp set because it can be used for more masculine cards. I've seen wonderful examples in your blog as well as the others. Thanks for all your inspiration.
Thanks for the chance to win -- the Stars set is on my top 10 to buy list! Thanks.
What great colors. Beautiful!
Love both cards and would love to have this set! Thanks PTI for all of your inspiration!
I would love to win Background Basics Stars. I have other sets but not this one. You have amazing cards. I always enjoy seeing them. Good luck to every one.
Wow...wonderful! Love your unique projects, Niki! Thanks for sharing all the time!
Kim Marie
Oooh, I love the second card! It is so warm! Great job!
I love the scoring on your second card! It creates just the right amount of texture!
Beautiful card. I have the polka dot set, but now this one. it looks like another great set to own though! Hope I win!
Such great cards...I love stamping the bg. I dont have this set but sure would love to get it! It looks so versatile.
Wow, what a fantastic card! Love it! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I can't believe that I do not have this set yet. I also love making my own patterned paper and this set is perfect for that!
What an amazing set! I love your cards! THANKS for sharing.
You're excited??~~~I'M excited!! I can't wait to see what PTI brings in 2009!! Great cards Niki.
My favorite right now is polka dot basics, so I'd love to get my hands on the stars set!
Beautiful card! TFS!
Wow!!! Look at all those comments!! Love your blog and your work. I know I don't comment every day; however, I do check your blog daily :) Thanks for the chance to win, my daughter and I both love the star set ;)
love your "celebrate today" card...great color combo, and that stamp set is fab!
I love this set too - great design! Can't wait to see what the rest of the year brings!
This card is so cute, i just love the rhinestones!!
It's seeing the different sets used in projects that makes them come to life for me. Love the color scheme and the use this set on the Celebrate Today card. Great job.
This would be a great set to have.
I love this set, it is next on my list to buy
beautiful work
This set has been on my wish list forevah! I just love what you've done with it.
Hugs,
Colleen
Love your favorite card, simplistic elegance at its finest! Can't wait to see what all is planned for the next two weeks :)
This is a great set - a must have! The other Paper Trey set that I am lusting after is Guide Lines - same idea about creating your own background paper! Thanks for the blog candy opportunity!
Great card - and I'm glad you used this set because I had forgotten about how much I needed it!
Your cards are wonderful, the stars work beautifully as background. I have started my PTI collection, hope to add to it with this set.
Really like the brown and aqua, thanks for sharing your ideas and this chance to win a PTI set!
wow, you gals are so creative... Each blog I visit their stamp set becomes my new favorite! lol
So much inspiraiton!
One of my favorite color combos! Can't wait for all the 2nd anniversary announcements! YAY!!!
love the colors and this set!!!
ONe of my favorite and now most used (this time of year) is the teacher set. THanks for the wide range of stamps and designs to choose from.
very pretty cards!!! thanks for the chance!
Love the cards and thanks for the examples for using the background stamps. Not always the easiest of stamps to know what to do!!!
Your cards are great as always. Thanks for a chance to win.
Kate
Everytime I open a designers blog and see their creation, I say "Oh thats my favorite, too" They are all so wonderful. thanks for your inspiration. These are beautiful.
Niki, I an see why you chose this set... it's GREAT! I love stars! And your cards are really beautiful. I know you usually personally respond to each post but with nearly 1000 posts you're gonna be SUPER busy.
Just want to say Happy Birthday PTI! Rock on girls!!
I love the gems in the middle of the stars! Great, great card!
I love the Stars set and Round and About Sentiments is quickly becoming one of my favs.
What a great background set! Great cards! Best wishes for a great year!
- Mandy
I don't have that set, hope I can get it!!!
loving the stars!!!!!!!!
both cards are just stunning, i do not have this set but it will be on my wish list :)
Thanks for the chance.
Love your designs!
I love the way you mixed the pattens together for such a great card. Thanks for sharing with us.
Fantastic cards - the colors just pop! Thanks for all the inspiration and a very creative blog!
Thank you for my chance to comment on my second blog site and the chance to win. You are a very talented lady and in good company.
Nice backgrounds as your card stock looks like printed designed paper. I like it's neatness and being so precise.
Great color selection I love the set too I didn't know this was available! Thankyou!
This is another great background set & such great neutral cards! Lots of possibilities with this set.
Wow! you sure do make a great case for the background basics set you showcased!! Stunning!
I do like polka dot basics though. A go to set for any theme.
thanks for your inspirations and best to your PTI team work in 2009.
Beautiful cards! Thanks for the chance to win.
Simply gorgeous :) Thanks for sharing with us!!
xoxo
Sharly
Oh, I really love your samples, especially the second one. The combination of Aqua Mist, Dark Chocolate and Kraft is fabulous! My favorite set right now is Wise Owl but I love all my PTI sets!
OK-- your favorite card is why that stamp set is on my wish list. I have polka dot basics, and would love this as a change.
This is such a cute set! I would love to add it to my collection! Thanks so much for the chance to win.
So starry! This set deserves its own Hollywood Star.
I also love this set, my son's bedroom is stars so it goes well with that!
Simple and effective. Eye-catching and classy. Wonderful work of art! I had laid off craft for a few years but I am now challenged to open those boxes up! Please enter me into your giveaway. If I win, these will be a great impetus to start again. But I live in Malaysia. I hope that you can ship here if I win. Thanks!
Thanks for the chance to win.
Doramiyi
Doramiyi@gmail.com
-CANADA-
Love this set too! You guys make it so hard to choose...............so many stamps so little time! Thanks for the chance to win this set!
Lori
The star pattern is really cute! Love the colors! Thanks for the chance to win!
That is beautiful! I pride myself on being a fairly creative person, but I see things in a while different light after viewing all of these examples. Thanks!
I love the 2nd card. I will never get tired of the aqua/brown color combo!
How Beautiful! Thanks for all you do!
I love these stars, and that dark chocolate card is gorgeous!
Your cards are absolutely lovely. Thank you for all of your amazing work. I love seeing all of the ideas from the designers. Those background stamps are beautiful but I think my favorite set is Believe.
Your creations are so beautiful!!
beautiful color combinations! striking cards!
Love the samples! Thanks for the inspiration!
Love both of your cards. Thanks for the chance to win.
What an awesome idea to put the gems on all the hearts! I love all the sparkle. Great layout, too!
I really love My Punny Valentine right now. They are just so darn cute!!!
Cathy
Oh Niki they are beautiful. I really really love the aqua one. So pretty. -Molly B
These cards are absolutely beautiful! Thank you for choosing this set; it's one I would love to add to my growing PTI collection. Thank you, as well, for all of your tireless work making the PTI users feel like part of a big family. I enjoy reading your comments during each release and seeing your lovely creations. Good luck to you in the coming year!
I appreciate you sharing your designs with us! Thanks for all of the hard work and for the chance to win!
I love your designs and inspiration. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work.
Niki,
This card is stunning! I really need these star images for my patriotic scrapbook pages I am currently making! Pick me!!
CONGRATS! This one has been on my wish list, I love everything that I am seeing done with this set! Great card today too; thanks for the inspiration!
These cards are awesome! I agree with you that it is hard picking a favorite...all these sets are so great! Thanks for the chance to win!
I would love to win this set! I have many PaperTrey sets but not this one yet! Your card is wonderful, thanks for the chance to win!
Beautiful card! I love everything Papertrey!
Thanks for the chance to win!
I don't have this set yet. I would love to add it to my growing papertrey stamp collection. HA! Your work is amazing.
Thanks for the opportunity to win and for sharing your creations! I especially love the aqua and brown card.
Wow! These cards rock!!! Thanks for the chance to win this set!
Now that I've seen the Stars set being used, I would love to win it. These are great samples. Best of luck in 2009
Beautiful card!! Love your colors!
Thanks for the chance to win! Love the stamp set.
Such beautiful cards. I love this new set as well! Thank you for sharing such amazing projects with us!
You chose another of my favs too. Perfect for creating ones own background papers. Thanks for sharing your card designs as well as the loot.
PTI has been a fav since I started stamping 2 years ago. What a coincidence!
Hugs and blessings - Jean
Both great cards, but I especially love #2 for the colors and the texture on the bottom strip.
I am overwhelmed by how you made these look so very different, I would LOVE to try these and all I need is the stamp set, LOL & TFS.
Your cards are beautiful! Keep up the good work!
Wow, these are great cards. I would love to win Background Basics: Stars. Thanks for the chance to win.
This set is very cute. I would love the chance to work more with stars in general. I haven't really used them as much for stamping.
Thanks again.
ALicia
I like how yo "blinged" up the first card and love the color combo of the second card---just love the Dark Chocolate! thanks for the chance to win!
What a fantastic prize, y'all outdid yourselves this time. I love around and about sentiments.
I received a couple of star stamp sets during Christmas (so I could create "rock star" cards for my nephews' birthdays). This Background Basics would coordinate nicely with my other star sets. I look forward each month to the design teams creations! Thanks!!
Oh, such a great set! Perfect for any project!
Oh I think I am going to have to add that set to my wish list.
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