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 Phillips
Michelle 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
Love how you put the gems in the middle of the stamps.
Posted by: Jennifer Hansen | January 31, 2009 at 09:10 PM
I love your color combination and design! I agree with your comment saying it's hard to pick just one favorite Papertrey set!
Posted by: C Burke | January 31, 2009 at 09:11 PM
I need some of that Kraft paper!
Posted by: EL | January 31, 2009 at 09:13 PM
Niki, both of those cards are amazing. I haven't ordered that set yet, but it's on my "want" list for sure. I am so excited about PTI's 2nd anniversary!
Posted by: Mary K | January 31, 2009 at 09:15 PM
sooo cute thanks for the chance
Posted by: emily hauschild | January 31, 2009 at 09:15 PM
Both cards are so pretty, I love the second one! Thanks for all the great samples you show us every day!
Posted by: Gina | January 31, 2009 at 09:15 PM
Hey Niki, I can see why this set is your favorite! Both cards are incredible and use stamps very nicely to make a super professional looking project!
Posted by: Elaine | January 31, 2009 at 09:15 PM
I love the dark chocolate on the aqua mist! And polka dot basics is my favorite :)
Posted by: Dana G | January 31, 2009 at 09:17 PM
My favorite is Green Thumb >"<
I cannot wait for this months releases!
Posted by: Latisha Yoast | January 31, 2009 at 09:18 PM
I love that brown and aqua card. It's SO pretty. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Skye D. | January 31, 2009 at 09:20 PM
Beautiful cards!! I love the colors that you have used!! All the sets are gorgeous and the sentiments are always fabulous!
:)Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | January 31, 2009 at 09:21 PM
I love stars and both of these cards are adorable. Love the added jewels.
Posted by: Daniela | January 31, 2009 at 09:21 PM
Ooohhh! I do love your brown and aqua card. I can see why you love it.
Posted by: Jolene Eborn | January 31, 2009 at 09:24 PM
Great colors! I always enjoy your cards!
Posted by: Katie L. | January 31, 2009 at 09:25 PM
Awesome work as always!!!
Posted by: Mary | January 31, 2009 at 09:26 PM
Thanks for showing how wonderful this set really is! Gotta love PTI
Posted by: Carissa Wiley | January 31, 2009 at 09:27 PM
So cute! I love the top one because i love bling but the bottom one is so classic!
Posted by: Emily W (US) | January 31, 2009 at 09:27 PM
PICK ME!! PICK ME!! I am officially addicted to PTI!!!
Posted by: Nicole Sbrocchi | January 31, 2009 at 09:28 PM
I love watching all of you on the PTI design team develop your style over time. You're all so fabulously talented, and I get so many wonderful ideas from all of you. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Posted by: Chris | January 31, 2009 at 09:32 PM
I love the cards! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: annette | January 31, 2009 at 09:33 PM
This set was one I wasn't sure right away if I would use it a lot, but the more I see it the more I have to have it! Thanks for sharing your cards with us!
Also wanted to say thanks for your work on the DT - all of your work inspires us and gives the uncontrollable need to buy more stuff from Nichole. ;)
Posted by: Steph | January 31, 2009 at 09:34 PM
Great cards! Love the color combos on both. Your favorite card is my favorite too. :-)
Thanks for the chance to win. Woo hoo!
Posted by: Kim P | January 31, 2009 at 09:36 PM
I love both of your cards Niki - what great colors and love the red bling on the first one!
Posted by: Julia Aston | January 31, 2009 at 09:39 PM
I love the stars pattern. The card you made is so cute with the little gems
Posted by: Shiloh | January 31, 2009 at 09:39 PM
I don't have the Stars set yet, but would love to! Those cards are amazing:)
Posted by: Michelle W. | January 31, 2009 at 09:40 PM