Sunday, February 14, 2010

Thanks for Everything

It's hard to believe that it is finally release night over at Papertrey Ink!  Lots of fun stuff going on all month, but I'm ready for a little break! lol  At least now, I can start to share some of the other projects I've been working on.



I had to share this card first as it's one of my favorites that I created this month with a set other than Butterfly Dreams (which is available now *wink*).  I paired the beautiful flower from Year of Flowers: Violet with Background Basics: Tin Types.  I love that background with the large flower. 

I cut my card base from plum pudding cardstock and stamped my tin type pattern on vintage cream cardstock with spring moss ink.  Then, I rounded the corners and sponged the edges of the vintage cream cardstock with the tea dye duo and dark chocolate ink before stitching around the edges.  I added my spring moss cardstock, lace, and ribbon to the top and stamped my sentiment.  Last I added my violet (with foam adhesive) that I had stamped on white cardstock, colored with copic markers, and cut out.

Kelly Purkley, this month's guest designer at Papertrey Ink, posted some of her creations on her blog.  You have to see the layout she did with Butterfly Dreams if you haven't seen it yet.  I love it!  Thanks for an amazing first countdown!  If you happen to pick up Butterfly Dreams, be sure to leave me a comment when you post something.  I can't wait to see what people start creating with the set! 

Have a wonderful week!

Niki


Recipe
Stamps: Year of Flowers: Violet, Background Bascis: Tin Types (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: vintage cream, white, spring moss, plum pudding (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: spring moss, true black, dark chocolate, tea dye duo (Papertrey Ink), tuxedo black (Momento)
Accents: plum pudding stitched ribbon, vintage cream button (Papertrey Ink), lace
Tools: copic markers, sponge, scalloped border punch (EK Success)

23 comments:

Nerina said...

Ooooooh, this card is gorgeous! I love the green and plum mix, with the trim! I just managed to get your beautiful new Butterfly Dreams and the die!! Happy Dance here!

Elaine Moore said...

Oh Niki - this is so lovely!! Also Kelly did such a fun layout with your Butterfly Dreams. Congrats on a terrific contribution to Papertrey!!!

Gabby said...

Another beautiful card! Tried to buy your Butterfly Dreams stamps and die and I got a message to contact PTI re the availability of the die ... I guess they must already be sold out and it's only 5 a.m. EST? Wow! They either sold a ton or didn't order very many? Drats! I was so looking forward to buying both--today. I emailed them so hopefully I'll hear back soon. By the way, Kelly's s.b. page layout is wonderful. You did a tremendous job designing it! I won't give up til I get it. :)

Dawn Easton said...

Niki, this is beautiful!! Love the pretty flower and your layout is so soft! Gorgeous girl!

Deborah said...

Love the new stamps! I would order it if I could get the die, but I guess I'll have to wait to see if they get more in :(

Maureen Chandler said...

I love that flower and the background - beautiful card! It is so much fun to get these e-mails and check out new styles!! Thanks for sharing! Maureen

Amy Kolling said...

Niki--I think that this is the most beautiful card yet that I've seen during the countdown......HANDS DOWN!!!!! Beautiful!

Alyssa S said...

This is beautiful and just made me order the tin types background! I love your new stamp set too and am so excited to see what more you have in store for us as a stamp designer :o)

Diane Jaquay said...

This is SO gorgeous Niki!! I ordered these stamps plus your butterfly set (plus a lot more lol!), and I can't wait to get everything! Marvelous marvelous job Niki!!!

Carol R said...

Another beautiful card! With the temps at 3° this morning, seeing flowers is so nice! Have a well earned rest and looking forward to future surprises from you!

Lindsay A. said...

So beautiful Niki! I just love your work!

Shannan Selsor said...

Niki, this is beautiful! Congratulions on first release as well! I think it was a big hit!!

Pam said...

Niki, you did a beautiful job coloring this pansy. Congrats on your success!
Good for you!
~Pam

Tracey said...

WOW! This is gorgeous Niki! I love the colorus!

Lori M said...

WOW WOW WOW Niki!!!!!!!! Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!

jen shears said...

GORGEOUS! And I did order the butterfly set- but they sold out of the die in 20 mins! So I'll just HAVE to order more goodies when it's back in stock! *wink*
Congrats on such a popular release!

Carolina Buchting said...

Hi ya Niki! What an adorable card...love the colors.
I picked up your set and waiting anxiously for it's arrival ~ congrats again...it is so adorable!!!

Steph said...

G*O*R*G*E*O*U*S!!!!!!!!!!

kelly said...

thanks for your sweet words!
i adore your butterfly set!!! :)

Lacey Stephens said...

Hey girl!! I just placed my PTI order today!! I can't wait to play with your new set. I think it would be a great compliment to some of the new Wags 'n Whiskers stamps!! Oh no!! I just realized I forgot to add the butterfly die!!!

Becky said...

Gorgeous, friend!

Danielle said...

This is soooo pretty! Love it!

Conniecrafter said...

Gorgeous, everything about this is just perfect!