March Papertrey

I had a blast creating for this months Papertrey Ink samples! The new colors... the new paper... the NEW STAMPS!!! *sigh* Lovely...that's the word that describes it all to me!

So I wanted to share some thoughts about my projects. I've come to the realization that my style has changed over the last few years.(not sure if that's good or bad though.).. I used to create in such detail for EVERYTHING... now I start as simple as possible....in search for the simple WOW. Only you can say whether I achieve it or not though. ;) Ive been really trying to think practially... as in what I would really make and give. I tend to be that person that forgets until the last minute that we have a wedding reception to attend...or one of my girls have a birthday party to go to...then am rushing at the last minute to try to create something with a little WOW to give to the recipient.  One of my favorite things to give are Thank You Notes. I have found that I need them in a pinch...and much to my horror...I have NO local friends that stamp or create... So I think these are a handy gift. Whenever I've hosted a baby or bridal shower I always give the shower recipient a little pack. Here is one I created for a wedding...and it's nice to have it ready to go now!

I thought I would be smart and use Papertrey's clear boxes as the container as the actual "gift Wrap". I've made several using these now and they are great! I made the card first...with a few things in mind. I wanted it to mail flat so that it wasn't a fortune to send out...so you will notice a severe simplicity. Apparently it can cost a pretty penny if it's over a very small thickness.

This band was created to "mask" the cards so that the case could be affective as gift wrap.  Here is the finished ensemble. Now... not something that you would gasp over but functional and real. Oh...did I mention that I used Papertrey's note card and envelopes too boot? Yep.... makes it even easier when you have those ready to start!

Here is a card using that same Wedding set "Wedding Day" that could be used as an actual Wedding announcement or even a wedding wishes card.  Imagine making 250 of these.... not such a horrible task when it's simple layer and ink!

Now... this was the first card I made when I received my DT stamps. I wanted to try out these cupcakes and the new colors of course! (Love them SO much) I added stickles to the sprinkles to give it some glitz. "It's a Celebration" is on of those set that shows up even better (Translates well) when stamped!

I thought I would play with an 80's feeling combination... not sure why this feels like that era to me...but it does. (Clue me in if you remember these colors then...or something similar. LOL!) My DD Alex is turning 15 at the end of this month *Insert panic here* and is really into the 80s look. It's nice to have a gift bag ready to go for that special day

. The new "Simple Alphabet" really made it easy to customize.

Another simple...but elegant card using "Boxes, bags and Tags" and "Birthday Basics". I thought this would make a quick and easy wedding day card too. I can't tell you how much I love the two new colors (Berry Sorbet and Sweet Blush) together!

And finally... you likely spied this over on Nichole's blog but here it is one more time...  Imagine a whole room decorated with these hanging off every chair full of yummy mints.

Thanks for stopping by! By now many of you have ordered from Papertrey's new release. I would love to know what you got!

Lisa

Comments

[Dawn McVey (dawnsing)]

1.

Hi Lisa...
Such cute projects! I too, love giving cards as gifts in Papertrey's gift boxes...they just look so professional! As for my order, I ordered everything pink I could get my hands on! LOL! Can't wait till my order gets here!

Happy Tuesday!

[Niki Estes]

2.

Great projects, Lisa! I love that cupcake card! I ordered a lot of pink, too. lol

[Melissa D. (SCS honeybee7896)]

3.

I just love all of your creations. I am realizing that Thank you notes would be a great gift to give to people. I wish I had some already made up to give to my Mother-in-law right now. Instead she had to go buy some.

I can't wait to get my order from Papertrey, I just got some basic cardstock, the mini set, some ribbon and all the ink. But it is still going to be fun to play with all of it when i get home from vacation.

[gwen]

4.

Well let me tell you...they all wowed me!! I can not wait for mine to arrive!! TFS!

[Christi E.]

5.

I love all of your projects. My lil sis is getting married in Sept. and I think she'll love your mint tin idea!! This month I got the Favor It set, Birthday Basics, Boxes, Bags, and Tags, and finally my long overdue Out On a Limb now that it's back in stock!!!

[Kim Leach]

6.

What WONDERFUL samples and ideas...I give you my *highest* compliment: Hey, I can DO that!
Wonderful! (did I already say that? ;))
Kim

[Shawna]

7.

Love your simple porjects! I, too, love to do the "detail" thing, but somtimes it is just not possible, so your very cute, simple projects are just the ticket!! I ordered the new alphabet set and some tags! Wish I had ordered the clear gift boxes, though.

[Jana]

8.

These are great! How many thankyou cards can you fit in your gift?

[Bethann Silaika]

9.

Leese - once again

YOU ROCKED MY WORLD!

(still shakin in NY)

[Charlene]

10.

Simpe and simply elegant....thanks so much!

[jen]

11.

love it, love it all.
Well done.

[Joan B]

12.

Beautiful job! Love each one! So far I've ordered nothing this month. Still pondering!

[Deborah Golan]

13.

Fabulous! In love with these! Deb

[Jessica]

14.

Great gifts and cards! love the colors too!

[Charmaine]

15.

Great ideas...can't wait to get my goodies and start creating. I was the lucky winner of the entire release...YEA for me :)

Charmaine