My Paper Creations

Tiny Treats

This month, the Papertrey Ink design team is doing a group post with sneak peeks all about the new stamp set Tiny Treats: Valentine (available Dec 15th).  I have to say this stamp set is absolutely adorable and perfect for creating valentine treats that your kids can give to their friends and classmates. I just love all the little puny sentiments and adorable images!

Nichole wanted each of us to create a valentine treat that would be easy to mass produce for a class or party.  I wanted to come up with something that would be easy to create because my son loves to stamp and he always enjoys helping me create a valentine treat for his class.  I decided to create some wraps for small candy bars.

  
I cut my patterned papers (from the new Simple Valentine patterned paper pad) in 4x4 squares that wrap perfectly around the candy bars I had purchased and adhered them to the candy bars using double sided adhesive.  Then, I tied a pure poppy stitched ribbon around each candy bar.  I created a tag for each candy bar using six different images and sentiments from the Tiny Treats: Valentine stamp set.  I colored the images with copic markers and punched them into circles.  I adhered them to pure poppy scalloped circles, added the "to and from" circles to the back (photo below), stitched a button to the top and tied them to my candy bars.

Here's a close up photo of each tag so you can see the adorable images and sentiments:

 
you make me hoppy

 
you're doggone great

 
you float my boat
 

i love you


  you are dino-mite

 
 you're a great catch

 
Here's a photo that shows the back of the tags.  This is another of the stamps included in the set.

And just to show you that the set could also be used for things besides valentine treats, I also have a card to share.


  I used one of my favorite images in the set, the cute little frog.  (Although I have to admit that little dinosaur is a close second!)  Every year, my kids love to catch frogs when we are out camping so this image is perfect for us!

The beautiful circle frame that the sentiment is resting on is another image from the set.  It's perfect as a tag for a valentine treat, but it also works great to hold a small image and sentiment for a card.

Group post days are always my favorites.  I love getting to see what the other ladies on the design team have been creating with the new sets.  Hop around to all their blogs to see what amazing things they've created with the Tiny Treats: Valentine set:  Nichole, Becky, Betsy, Dawn, Debbie, Geny, Heather, Kim, Lisa, Melissa, and Michelle.

Have a great weekend!

Niki

Recipe for Valentine treat
Stamps: Tiny Treats: Valentine - available December 15th  (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: white, pure poppy (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Simple Valentine - available December 15th  (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: true black (Papertrey Ink), tuxedo black (Momento)
Accents: pure poppy stitched ribbon, sweet blush vintage buttons, rustic twine (Papertrey Ink)
Tools: circle punch, scalloped circle punch, copic markers

Recipe for card
Stamps: Tiny Treats: Valentine - available December 15th (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: kraft, white, true black, new leaf (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: 2008 Bitty Dot Basics (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: pure poppy, true black (Papertrey Ink), tuxedo black (Momento)
Accents: true black stitched ribbon (Papertrey Ink)
Tools: circle nestability dies, scalloped circle nestability die (Spellbinders), copic markers, sewing machine, scalloped border punch (EK Success)

happy holidays

 
I think I created this card back in October, but I never shared it on my blog.  I just love the cute little snowman and trees from Heather's Holiday Tree set.  I created a simple background by stamping one of the text stamps from Background Basics: Text Style II on my kraft card base using fresh snow ink.  Then, I rounded the corners of my cardstocks and swiped the edges with fresh snow ink.  I used the present from the Believe stamp set so the snowman had some gifts to share.  I stamped them on kraft cardstock and cut some of the them out.  (Others were stamped directly on my image panel.)

I am off to run some errands.  Have a great day!

Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Holiday Tree, Background Basics: Text Style II, Believe (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: kraft, pure poppy (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: fresh snow, true black, dark chocolate, ripe avocado (Papertrey Ink)
Tools: copic markers, corner rounder

holiday cheer

 
I can't believe how quickly Christmas is sneaking up on me this year!  I haven't even started my yearly calendar yet!  Yikes!  As soon as the PTI release is over, I'm going to have to concentrate all my time and efforts on getting that done so it's ready in time for Christmas.  Luckily, I still have a few cards left to share that I created last month.  I pulled out this adorable Henry Mouse sitting on Candy Cane image from Whiff of Joy and paired it with some Basic Grey patterned paper (Fruitcake line).  I used the slot punch tool from Making Memories to create the slots to slide the ribbon through and added some ribbon, lace, buttons, and lots of stitching.

The blog candy winner from last week never contacted me so I drew a new name this morning.  The winner of the Santa Baking image is:

16.

Gorgeous card! Love all of the distressing and the pattern papers. That Santa is pretty cute too. Thanks for the chance to win that adorable Baking Santa. :)

Posted by: Amanda | December 01, 2009 at 06:21 PM

Congrats, Amanda!!  Please send me an email and I will get the stamp mailed off.  (Please email within a few days.  Thanks!)  Have a wonderful day!

Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Henry Mouse sitting on Candy Cane (Whiff of Joy Stamps), Holiday Treats (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: white, pure poppy, kraft (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Fruitcake (Basic Grey)
Ink: tuxedo black (Momento), antique linen distress ink (Ranger)
Accents: pure poppy stitched ribbon (Papertrey Ink), buttons, lace
Tools: copic markers, sewing machine, slot punch tool (Making Memories)

you make me smile

I have a quick and easy card to share today.  Lots to do this week so I don't have much time to chat.  I'm just going to get to the details and get back to work.  I used the new Background Basic: Diamonds stamp set and enchanted evening ink to stamp my kraft card base.  I added white dots in the centers of the diamonds using a white signo pen.  Then, I stamped the sentiment from Signature Greetings in the bottom right corner.  I wrapped some dark chocolate grosgrain ribbon around the card and added some white hydrangeas.  Last, I added some bead caps and mini rhinestones.

Have a great week!

Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Signature Greetings, Background Basics: Diamonds (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: kraft (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: true black, enchanted evening (Papertrey Ink)
Accents: dark chocolate grosgrain ribbon (Papertrey Ink), white hydrangeas (Prima Marketing), mini blue rhinestones, bead caps
Tools: white signo pen

a gift for you

 
It's time for the weekly Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps challenge.  This week's challenge is to create a gift card holder.  I used one of the new stamps from the recent release, Gift Emmylou.  I chose a color scheme that was a little bright compared to my usual color schemes, but I think the primary colors work well for a kid's birthday card.

I added a little pocket that resembles the patterned paper panel on the front of the card to the inside where you could add a gift card.  You can check out all the amazing creations by the design team on the Kraftin' Kimmie Blog and join us in the challenge for the chance to win a free stamp.

Have a great weekend!

Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Gift Emmylou (Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps)
Cardstock: white, pure poppy (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Cupcake (Basic Grey)
Accent: pure poppy stitched ribbon (Papertrey Ink)
Tools: copic markers, sewing machine

the most wonderful time of the year

 
Christmas is fast approaching (how did that happen!?) and I have a couple Christmas cards to share still using Papertrey Ink stamps so I figure I better get on that soon.  I created this card quite a while ago.  I used a non-traditional color scheme, but I love the colors together.  Lots of stitching and I trimmed the edge of the ornament to fit my circle before "hanging" it with some embroidery floss.

This is always the most wonderful time of the year for me.  I just love the Christmas season.  Today, the kids and I are decorating the tree.  Hope it's the most wonderful time of the year for you, too!

Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Vintage Holiday Ornments (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: white, sweet blush, spring moss, enchanted evening (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: 2008 Bitty Box Basics (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: sweet blush, enchanted evening, true black (Papertrey Ink)
Accents: enchanted evening satin ribbon, sweet leaf vintage buttons (Papertrey Ink), rhinestones (Kaiser)
Tools: sewing machine, circle nestability dies (Spellbinders), scalloped border punch (SU), embroidery floss (DMC)

Bitty Merry Christmas

I created this card last month, but haven't had a chance to post it yet.  It uses the new Itty Bitty Christmas stamp set from Pink Cat Studio.  I just love those bitties!  I paired the image with some Figgy Pudding patterned paper from Basic Grey.

Have a great day!

Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Itty Bitty Christmas (Pink Cat Studio)
Cardstock: white, vintage cream (Papertrey Ink), green
Patterned Paper: Figgy Pudding (Basic Grey)
Accents: ribbon (SU)
Tools: copic markers, sewing machine, square nestability die (Spellbinders), circle punch, scalloped circle punch, border punch (EK Success)

Sending You

 

I created this card for the Papertrey Ink release in November using Big & Bold Wishes and Turning a New Leaf.  I almost didn't post it after I saw Debbie's beautiful card using the same sets in a different color scheme.  Debbie has always been one of my inspirations in stamping and I guess she has rubbed off on me just a little (not too much because no one can compare to Debbie! *wink*).  Anyway, I decided to go ahead because I love this color scheme and how the design turned out.

I stamped the leaves with terracotta tile ink on kraft cardstock and matted my sentiment with terracotta tile cardstock.  I added a little distressing to the edges and some stitching.  Then, I finished it off with some bead caps, silver brads, and some white lace.

I changed a couple things on my blog over the last couple days.  I moved my blog list and online shopping list to separate pages.  When you visit my blog, there is a link to the lists on the left under my profile photo.  Just didn't want anyone to think I deleted them if they are looking for them.

Have a great day! 

Niki 

Recipe
Stamps: Big & Bold Wishes, Turning a New Leaf (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: kraft, terracotta tile (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: true black, terracotta tile (Papertrey Ink)
Accents: white lace, silver brads, bead caps
Tools: sewing machine
 

'tis the season to be jolly

Hey Everyone!  Lots of Whiff of Joy news today and a little giveaway, so be sure to read the entire post.  I'm back to share a card using one of the adorable Santas from Whiff of Joy.  I just love these Santas!  And I happen to have an extra to giveaway!

 
I used the Santa Reading List stamp for my card and colored the image with copic markers.  I added lots of antique linen and tea dye distress inks to the edges of the image and then, distress the edges with an edge distressor.  I stitched around the image and added some spacers and silver brads to the corners.  I added stitching and distressing to all of my patterned papers and the sentiment, too.  Then, I finished off my card with a poinsettia, bead cap, and pearl brad.

Recipe
Stamps: Santa Reading List (Whiff of Joy Stamps), Communique Curves (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: white, ripe avocado (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Wassail (Basic Grey)
Ink: antique linen distress ink, tea dye distress ink (Ranger), tuxedo black (Momento)
Accents: poinsettia, spacers, silver brads, bead cap, pearl brad
Tools: copic markers, edge distressor, distress ink foam applicator

Every year, Whiff of Joy has a countdown to Christmas with tons of inspirations and goodies to give away each day until Christmas.  The advent calendar started today so be sure to pop on over to Katharina's blog  to check it out.  Be sure to check out the Whiff of Joy store, too, as there is a huge sale going on right now!

 
Katharina sent me an extra of the Baking Santa to give away to my blog readers.  Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win.  If you've left me a comment in the last week or two, feel free to enter twice.  Your comments always make my day so this is my little way to say thank you.  I'll draw the winner on Thursday morning.

Have a great day!

Niki

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Release Blog Hop

Today marks the release of the December images from Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps!  There are 4 new images from Crissy Armstrong, 4 new images from Annie Rodrigue, two new sets of sentiments and two new images from a brand new artist, Jean Grant!  You’ll get to check out all the images throughout our fabulous blog hop!!

If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog!  As you hop from blog to blog, be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because three lucky stampers will win packages of stamps from the new release!!  And when you’re done hoppin’, be sure to head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie store, because ALL the new images are NOW available! 

I chose this adorable Daddy's Little Girl image from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps' new artist, Jean Grant.  I paired the image with some Urban Prairie patterned paper from Basic Grey.  I colored the image with copic markers and paper pieced her dress with the same patterned paper on the card.  I punched the black cardstock border with the Parisian border punch from EK Success and added some pretty ribbon I picked up at Walmart quite a while back.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!  The next stop in the blog hop is the talented Tara.

Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Daddy's Little Girl (Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps)
Cardstock: kraft, true black (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Urban Prairie (Basic Grey)
Accents: mini rhinestones, ribbon, bead caps
Tools: copic markers, sewing machine, scissors, Parisian border punch (EK Success)