Introducing Background Basics: Spots & Dots

Today I get to kick off the 5 day countdown for my newest stamps set... I'm elated you are joining me! I've been working frantically to create this past week... just for you!

 Background Basics: Spots & Dots is a great background building set that will be release on April 15th through Papertrey Ink... and it will have you seeing spots... in a good way of course! It will retail for $15 and includes 9 images. There is a TON about this set that will surprise you... It's very interactive and versatile.

Here are some simple projects I want to share today...

 

With this card I am using 4 different images from the set... There is a Spots & Dots solid "X" (top hibiscus), the for dot solid large (Summer Sunrise top),  the Small Multi-strip and the Large Multi-strip on the bottom. Notice that tag in the middle? Yes... that's a coordinating tag that that I created last year that is in the Holiday Tags collection, which many of you have already purchased... so is the sentiment! I love making Holiday sets versatile!

What's fun about Background Basics: Spots & Dots is how all the images can go together whether it be a a coordination element or even some 2 step stamping... which I will show tomorrow.

I think the rare warm spring day we were having when I made this made me think of ice cream... Rainbow Sherbet to be honest. LOL! Which led to this card...

I broke out Love Songs to play with my little ice cream cone. I used the Solid Spots & Dots strip (that is two rows repeat stamped), Dots & Spots outline X,  and the solid and outline four dot images.

 

The elements are really easy to align too! and think about the color choices with the outline and solid images!

I'm SO excited about this set and what I've come up with to share with you this week!
I'd love to hear your first impressions too! What other sets can you see yourself using with Background Basics: Spots & Dots?

Let me know what you think... and make sure to come back tomorrow for another peek! Don't forget to check out Nichole's, Lauren's, Pine's and Dawn's Blog for their sneak peeks! AND... a HUGE Welcome to Kelly as she joins the PTI crew as the Distinguished Designer for the next few months as well as joining the template team!

Thanks for poppy-ing by!

Supplies

Just for you

• Stamps- Holiday Tag Collection 2008 and Background Basics: Spots & Dots

• Ink- Summer Sunrise, Hibiscus Burst, True Black

• Paper- White,  Summer Sunrise, Hibiscus Burst

• Other- Marvy scalloped Circle Punch (Super Jumbo), @ inch circle punch by EK success, Gems, Hibiscus Burst ribbon.

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• Stamps- Love Songs, Borders & Corners {Circles) and Background Basics: Spots & Dots
• Ink- Spring Rain, Hibiscus Burst, Dark Chocolate, Fresh Snow and creamy Caramel (SU)
  
• Cardstock- Spring Rain, Hibiscus Burst, Kraft, White
• Other- Circle punch, Fresh Snow Grosgrain, Glitter, Glue Pen, Synthetic sponge, blue gem.
  

Comments

[Debbie (aka debbiedesigns)]

1.

These are lovely samples, Lisa--makes me want to go play some more with your set! It helps to see what you had envisioned.

[regina easter]

2.

wow, very very pretty

[Michelle in Boise]

3.

What a great set that allows one to create while creating - if that makes sense? Love your cards...so much goin' on, so much pop - just really wonderful.

[jen shears]

4.

Ohhhh...the possibilities!

[Michele]

5.

Oh goodness, I love your creations - such great colors and versatility, can't wait to see more!!

[Kim P]

6.

So far, so good! I love the colors in your ice cream card. I love background stamps and am excited to see more of your projects!

[Marisa G]

7.

This is a great set, and I love what you did with it. Looking forward to the 2 step portion of it also!

[Lorraine Castellon-Rowe]

8.

OMG!! I love these cards, these stamps and the bright, cheerful colors!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

[Avital]

9.

It looks wonderful. I'm excited to see this set.

[Judy S]

10.

This looks like such a fun set, Lisa! Love your samples ... just darling!

[Marge]

11.

Oh, wow, I want to pair this up with BB: Retro & "create while creating" as Michelle said above!!! I soooo wanted to not want anything this month - LOL!!! (Like that's EVER going to happen with PTI -- NOT!!!

[Becky P.]

12.

Okay, this is fun. Great price too, can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve.

[Roxanne]

13.

I see great potential! Can't wait to see more!!

[Tracey C.]

14.

WOW - what a FUN set!! It will HAVE to come live with me :) Looking forward to seeing more!

[Susan H]

15.

Oh Lisa! What a fantastic set. There are SO very many possibilities for it. Thank you for designing such a fun set.

[laurie hunt]

16.

I have been loving the various PTI background sets, and this doesn't look to be any different. I can see how useful this would be, how to combine it with stuff I already have, and I like the idea of what looks like two different sizes of the same image styles. Great work again!

[Sarah Martina]

17.

Oh WOW Lisa! I really like this one! The options are ENDLESS! You and the PTI team are wrecking my budget! Lol! TFS!

[Karen Rose]

18.

My first reaction to this set? It's a BIG hit! I can hardly wait to have this set cross my doorstep! I love background sets!

[Joan B]

19.

I'm going to like this one!!

[Abby V]

20.

This is going in my Wish List for sure! Awesome job on another "must have" set Lisa!

[Cam]

21.

Two words--HOW FUN!!

[Angy Hughes]

22.

Wonderful - another must have! I love the outline and the filled in images! This one will be fun to play with. Can't wait to see what else you come up with.

[Christy B.]

23.

Yay! This looks like a very fun set to play with! I LOVE background sets - so much fun!!

[Cammy]

24.

What a fun set and I love the color combos you used.

[Debbie Fisher]

25.

I love your cards and the colors you used! I can't wait to see all you do with this set.

I love the designs that can be used to make your own patterned paper. With the economy as it is, this is going to be a wonderful way to get background papers that can be stamped on white (or colored) papers.

[Michelle (aka mybelle101)]

26.

LOVE these, Lisa!! I can't wait until this set releases...I can already see that I NEED it! :)

[Kimberly Crawford]

27.

This is SO cool, Lisa!!! I cannot wait to see all the other projects you create!! I am VERY intrigued!!! :)

[Kim H]

28.

Wow, this set looks like so much fun! I love that you included both solid and outline images. It looks like you have so many options and of course the $15 price is awesome too!

[Christina]

29.

Oh I can't wait to see what the set looks like. Looks awesome so far from your sneak peek!

[jules p]

30.

that does look like a neat set. i love dots/circles anyway. so i am hooked!

[Cassi]

31.

congrats on another great set!

[Tabitha A.]

32.

Lisa this is going to be a must have set for everyone! I love dots.

Love all the bright colors you used and how you incorporated some of your sets from the past!

[Kim]

33.

Absolutely love the samples you have with your new stamp set. Can't wait to see the rest.

[Michele Swanberg]

34.

I love it! It is so much fun to create your own backgrounds. Your cards are beautiful. Congratulations!

[Kris Tolman]

35.

I'm so excited about this background because I LOVED that tag! Now I can have a coordinating background! I can't wait to see what else you can do with this. :0)

[Dana G]

36.

So bubbly and effervescent! Can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve :)

[Stephanie Kraft]

37.

What fun, versatile set! I love everything you created!

[Christine]

38.

Oh I can't wait to get your new set! I love so many of the background sets that PTI makes and this one is a definite must.

[Otter]

39.

Top of my LIST!!! Love what I am seeing Leese!

[Sharon D]

40.

This looks really cute! I'm not too good at precise backgroud stamping, so I usually avoid it, but you might be changing that!

[Karen]

41.

Fun, fun, FUN! I LOVE background sets and a great $15 one just tickles me so! :> This will definitely be going in my shopping cart! :>

[Nancy L.]

42.

Wow, Lisa! I'm loving this set. I don't own any PTI stamps (yet!) This will definitely be the first!!

[Lee Cockrum]

43.

Very cute set. I am getting more and more inspired by the stamps that are designed to make your own designer paper!

[Angie]

44.

I love this new set and your card!

[Regan]

45.

swooooon, Im in love!!

[Jackie]

46.

I'm trying to stay on a stamping budget - you're killin' me! I love the dots.

[Shelly Kettell]

47.

Looks Great! So much to play with!!!
I love my polka dots!

[Carol]

48.

I love dots! And this set is going to be a must have on my list or have to have right away. So cute!

[Deanna]

49.

Here is my first impression, get in my cart! lol Love it Lisa!

[Helen F.]

50.

These are beautiful background stamps, Lisa! Love all of your samples ~ thank you so much for sharing your talent.

[Heather P.]

51.

Awesome samples, Lisa! LOVE what I'm seeing so far. :)

[Linda C.]

52.

I like it!

[Lori Craig]

53.

Gorgeous projects, Lisa.

[Loretta]

54.

I love what you can do with these stamps. Who would have thought? Thanks for showing us how.