Hello everyone and welcome to the second day of the Papertrey Ink anniversary festivities. There are so many exciting things going on and I am so, so happy to be a part of it. Yesterday, day 1, Nichole's post featured all of the ladies on the design team and today is all about the stamp designers!
Nichole asked all of us to create an image for todays contest and this is what I came up with....
I thought with Valentine's Day right around the corner this may be fun to create a sweet card for someone special. The colors I used ...Raspberry Fizz, Summer Sunrise, Simply Chartreuse and Hawaiian Shores.
I created two cards for you using the 'LOVE' image just to show you that you can use it (if you choose) in more than just one way.
For this first one I simply printed my image out and then trimmed around the edges to create my square 'LOVE'. I then adhered it over a Rapsberry Fizz square Nestability. I stamped a polka dot background, using Polka Dots Basics, over my Hawaiian Shores cardstock. A bit of stitching around the edges, Raspberry Fizz ribbon and a white button complete this one.
If you would rather you can also trim each letter out, like I did on this second card, and arrange them in a completely different way. Completely up to you! I stamped my Hawaiian Shores cardstock again with polka dots and then added a strip of white and a Double Ended Banner. 'I love you!' is from Flower Fusion #6. More stitching and a few rhinestones were added to finish it off.
Now onto the fun stuff...
THE CONTEST:::::
Go to Nichole's blog, print the Stamp Designer Freebies Sheet and create a project with one of the images. Be sure to add your link to your final project to the InLinkz list for your chance to win.
THE PRIZE:::::
The lucky winner will receive a collection of the stamp designers favorite stamp sets.
It was SOOO hard for me to choose just one set that I have designed that is my favorite thus far. So hard! But in the end I ended up choosing Sending You. I love the funky flowers, I love all of the leaves, I love the frame and I love that the sentiments cover so many different occasions.
(A peek at some of my Sending You projects)
I can not say enough about how much I love designing for Papertrey. About how much I love being a part of this amazingly talented group of women. About how much I love seeing my designs being used by others to make beautiful cards. About how much I love hearing from all of you...your kind, sweet, encouraging words... your excitement over one of my new sets and your sweet e-mails just to say hello. I'm so very thankful for each one of you and look forward to sharing this next year with you! :)
The anniversary festivities will continue throughout the week so be sure to check Nichole's blog daily. Lots of contests and prizes to be won!
Have a wonderful day!
Oh I love the freebie you designed and so timely Girl!! Sending you is on my list of PTI stamps to buy...love everything about that set!
Posted by: Kathy H | Monday, February 06, 2012 at 08:09 AM
Congratulations on another year :) I'm excited to see your new series! Especially this first one, I'm a total coffee junkie, so this will most CERTAINLY have to come live with me :) Thanks for the continued inspiration!
Posted by: Tracey C. | Monday, February 06, 2012 at 08:41 AM
Congratulations and thanks for the adorable digi!
Posted by: annheidel | Monday, February 06, 2012 at 08:56 AM
Beautiful projects! Thank you for a wonderful design, Melissa. ;)
Posted by: Marlena M | Monday, February 06, 2012 at 09:21 AM
This truely is one of my favorite sets! So versatile, and I especially love the little eye-lash fringes on these flowers. Continued success with PTI!
Posted by: StephH | Monday, February 06, 2012 at 09:29 AM
Thank you for your beautiful design today! I love the colors you chose! Congrats on another year of designing with PTI. Your new series looks wonderful and I can't wait to see more!
Posted by: Lee Anne | Monday, February 06, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Yay for another year of your designs to look forward to and if today's sneak peek is any indication - we are in for a treat. Love the travel cup with cozy - just adorable - and the heart theme - perfect!!! Your image for today's challenge is just beautiful. So glad to have "met you" through PTI. Wishing you much continued success and thank you for all the inspiration!
Posted by: see mary stamp | Monday, February 06, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Well, I am just THRILLED to be able to see more products and projects from you in the coming year! I'm excited for your new heart-to-heart series, and anything else you might have. ;-) I'm especially happy at the thought of seeing more beautiful cards and projects on your blog. You provide so much amazing inspiration. LOVE your little freebie image, and your lovely cards today! Wonderful job. And Cheers and Best Wishes to you in the coming year! ;-)
Posted by: Allyson Andersen | Monday, February 06, 2012 at 10:50 AM
I'm glad you are back again for another year of designing for PTI. I loved your image so much, I have already made a card with it!!! I didn't think to cut apart the "LOVE" image though, so I'll have to make another card trying that :) Congrats, I can't wait to see what you've designed for the coming year.
Posted by: Maureen Merritt | Monday, February 06, 2012 at 11:20 AM
So happy you are back with more designs this year! I love the way you are able to take clean and simple lines and make your projects look so elegant. Love the coffee cup and can't wait to see more of the heart-to-heart series. Thanks for your continued inspiration!
Posted by: Chris K | Monday, February 06, 2012 at 11:44 AM
I'm glad to hear you will continue to design stamps for PTI, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your new monthly series.
Posted by: Titta | Monday, February 06, 2012 at 12:29 PM
Hi Mel super cards!look so much forward to see more of your great stamp designs!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | Monday, February 06, 2012 at 12:41 PM
Beautiful cards, love how you arranged the letter stamps two different ways! Beautiful colors and designs, wishing you a fantastic 2012 with PTI!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | Monday, February 06, 2012 at 03:02 PM
Where to begin Melissa, I love everything you create from your stamps to your fabulous cards. I was so sad to see the end of Flower Fusion, but now so excited about your new line. Today's cards are fantastic and your download is amazing. Now to try to do something original. Congrats on another great year.
Posted by: Tracey McNeely | Monday, February 06, 2012 at 05:01 PM
This image is lovely - so versatile. Have really enjoyed playing around with it and creating a card. Love what you've done with it!
Posted by: Keren | Monday, February 06, 2012 at 05:04 PM
"LOVE" your freebie design! :)
Posted by: jan m | Monday, February 06, 2012 at 06:41 PM
Whoo hooo! I love the image you provided my friend!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!
Posted by: Kristii | Monday, February 06, 2012 at 07:00 PM
Love your graphic and the cards you created with it! SOOO cute! I was thrilled to see the sneak peak of your new "heart" series! I'm sure the "coffee" set will be "famous!" Looking so forward to seeing what you have in store for us through the year! Regards, Gabby :)
Posted by: Gabby | Tuesday, February 07, 2012 at 05:12 AM
What an adorable set. I am always drawn to flowers and love the versatility this set has to offer.
Posted by: Sue O. | Wednesday, February 08, 2012 at 07:42 AM