Welcome back for day two of this months Papertrey Ink countdown. I loved hearing all of your thoughts on this new set...thanks everyone for taking the time to give me your feedback! :) My new set, Heart-2-Heart #12, will be available starting the 15th on the Papertrey Ink website. Until then, I have a few more projects to share with you today using this new set.
First up is a fun and cheery set of invitations. I cut 8 pieces of 3.5x5 cardstock and then began stamping my images. I used the By Invitation stamp set and stamped the information image in True Black and the 'You're invited' in Orange Zest. Next, I pulled out one of my past sets (and one of my favorites), Sending You, and stamped the two largest flowers using Lavender Moon, Orange Zest and Pure Poppy ink.
Now, let's talk the circle dots in the center of the flowers. That is one of the images included in the Heart-2-Heart #12 set. Another versatile little image that can be used with mulitple floral sets.
I added a strip of Bitty Dot Basics patterned paper along the bottom of each invite. I also decorated each of my envelopes using the same images I used on the invites as well as the frame image from Button Boutique.
And lastly a bit of rustic twine to hold them all together!
Up second for today is a happy and simple little card. I die cut two of the flower stems and stamped them with Simply Chartreuse ink. I added them to the side of my card and then added my flowers. The 2 circle images are from Heart-2-Heart #12 and the larger red flower is from Beautiful Blooms ll #1 die collection.
I stamped my sentiment, 'Thinking happy thoughts of you!' in Pure Poppy and then underneath stamped one of the 'You' images from Simply You in Lavender Moon.
And that completes day two for me but be sure to check out what these ladies have to share with you...
Have a great day and I'll see you all tomorrow!
~Melissa
INVITATIONS:
STAMPS: Heart-2-Heart #12 (available January 15th), By Invitation, Sending You, Button Boutique
CARDSTOCK: Stampers Select White
INK: Pure Poppy, Orange Zest, Lavender Moon, Simply Chartreuse, True Black
PATTERNED PAPER: 2008 Bitty Dot Basics
TOOLS: Heart-2-Heart die collection (available January 15th)
HAPPY THOUGHTS OF YOU:
STAMPS: Heart-2-Heart #12 (available January 15th), Simply You
CARDSTOCK: Pure Poppy, Simply Chartreuse, Stampers Select White
INK: Pure Poppy, Lavender Moon, Orange Zest, SImply Chartreuse, True Black
TOOLS: Heart-2-Heart die collection (available January 15th), Beautiful Blooms ll #1 die collection
Your color combinations are always fab!
Posted by: jan m | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 08:43 AM
I love this stamp set! I cannot wait to get it. I love that you are showing how to use it with other PTI stamp sets and dies. Your cards are always so fresh and colorful.
I am sad to see this series come to an end (just like Flower Fusion). I hope you have more stamp designs to come in 2013!
Posted by: Diana Finlay | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 09:21 AM
Thanks for a fabulous year-long series! Will be fun to see what you're planning for 2013. This little flower, and especially the vine-y leaflets, are just wonderful. Thanks for making it a left-and-right pair of leaflets for us! very versatile that way.
Posted by: Cindy O | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 09:47 AM
Great cards and I love the colors. I'm such a fan of the Heart2Heart stamps and dies...lots of "bang" for very small "bucks".
-- Connie C.
Posted by: Connie | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 10:22 AM
I love this set and how it works with Sending You (one of my faves, too) and Beautiful Blooms. I'm sad to see Heart-2-Heart end.
Posted by: Marilyn in Michigan | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 10:30 AM
Cute invitations! I LOVE how you did the sentiment on the 2nd card and then the "You"
in a lighter color...very effective!
Posted by: Cindy Reynoso | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 10:39 AM
Your cards do my heart good!
Posted by: Susan Gosman | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 11:48 AM
Beautiful cards and they are bright and cheery.
Posted by: Mary Lou Kemp | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 12:20 PM
Love your color combinations! Great cards. Can't wait to see what you have coming in 2013.
Posted by: Elizabeth S. | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 12:40 PM
What a cool set of invitations! And your card is absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: Melissa S. | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 01:11 PM
What a great idea for invitations.
So many great ideas for the design team!
Posted by: Linda M | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 01:33 PM
I love the new Heart-2-Heart set. It can be used for so much more than flowers. I can't wait to get it. :)
Posted by: Lisa K | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 01:55 PM
Great projects today Melissa, the invitations are perfect!
Posted by: Tracey McNeely | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 02:13 PM
These are gorgeous, Melissa! I love those invitations. :-)
Posted by: Michelle W | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 05:04 PM
Your cards always make me feel happy, they are so pretty. I love this last set in your series, these $5 creations can't be beat. I hate to see it end but then I hope that we will see more of your wonderful creations in this new year 2013. Hope this is the best year for you and your family.
Posted by: Janet S | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 05:20 PM
So pretty and delightful :) makes me smile just looking at your wonderful designs!
Posted by: Janet | Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 12:03 AM
Great color combo again and love your creations. Great idea to place your flower off the card's edge. The black bitty dot paper really jazzes up your cute set of invitations. Heart-2-Heart sets are all so sweet!
Posted by: Kathy Mc | Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 07:32 PM
Very cute invitations and nice card! Great flowers. And I like the "big" sentiment with them. :)
Posted by: Gabby | Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 02:51 PM