Welcome back and THANK YOU!!! Wow! I am so EXCITED about your thoughts and what you've share about On My Couch & On My Couch Additions!!! Thank for taking to time to comment. :) If you are just joining us, my new soon to be released stamp sets will be available through Papertrey Ink on July 15th!
Here we go for day two!
I was sitting by the water slide sketching while the girls were splashing around over the 4th and this card popped into my head. It was neat to get home and create it...
Firstly, I created a scene using the Table, Branch Vase, Circle Couch, Rug and Modern Picture. (3x3 inches) then I cute it into 4 1 1/2 inch squares. I framed it onto Kraft cardstock, then offset one. I took a pencil and marked the line where I would be stamping my sentiment.
after stamping I erased the pencil line and permanently adhered the squares... offsetting the one.
Isn't this a fun and unique layout! I love how the play on words turned out... Heehee! I decided to use the circular couch without the outline because the blue is nice and dark. Notice how the buttons are similarly askew.
Did I mention that there are identical patterns for the chairs that I created for the couches? Gotta have some coordination! I also wanted a solid...
Here is the solid and linear couch and the polka dot and linear chair. Guess what I used for coloring them? FLOCK! Yes... I used the pattern and solid image with Heat and Stick powder and applied flock. It's so soft and fuzzy in person and looks just like a mini upholstered couch and chair!
This was a quick card and I just know it will bring a smile to someone special! (Btw... I used a fun BG image from Dawn's newest set on this card)
Ok... I have to say that I'm sharing my two favorite cards with On My Couch & On My Couch Additions tomorrow! I hope you will come back and see.... I was just bouncin' when I finished them up!!!
Thanks again for all your comments... Your feed back makes a huge difference! Check out the other post I have for today here. You can follow from there over to the other PTI blogs for their projects!
Thanks for poppy-ing by!
Supplies found here.
Oh my gosh....I can't wait for this set! The first card ROCKS! The layout is so cool! Love the colors on the second card!! Thank you!
Posted by: Jackie Pedro | July 10, 2009 at 09:15 PM
SO CUTE Lisa... LOVE the button card below too!!
Were you at the Great Wolf Lodge for the 4th?? I noticed the band on your DD.. because my DD had the same one! We were there on the 3-4th! to FUNNY if we passed each other.. lucky I didnt know I would have squealed real LOUD with excitement.. hee hee!!
Have a GREAT weekend!
Posted by: BethieJ | July 10, 2009 at 09:16 PM
you are soooo bright, I absolutely love the layout of the first card!!
Can't wait for this set.
Kisha
Posted by: Takisha Davis | July 10, 2009 at 09:26 PM
I think this set is a must! Love it :)
thank you for always being gracious with your posts.
Posted by: Veronica | July 10, 2009 at 09:26 PM
Yes! We were there the 3-5th! I bet we were in the wave pool together and didn't even know it! Bummer... it would have been nice to meet you!
Posted by: Lisa Johnson | July 10, 2009 at 09:32 PM
So awesome Lise!!! SOoooooooooooooo awesome.
Posted by: Alli Miles | July 10, 2009 at 09:40 PM
Oh my! I absolutely LOVE this stamp set!! I NEED this stamp set... :) What beautiful cards you did!!! LOVE THEM!!!!!
Posted by: nadya | July 10, 2009 at 09:44 PM
LOVE the first card- so genius! As always, your samples are so inspiring. I cannot wait to see your cards for tomorrow!
Posted by: Paulina | July 10, 2009 at 09:49 PM
great cards, as always! enchanted evening, hey? sounds intriguing...!!
Posted by: Angela H. | July 10, 2009 at 09:56 PM
You did an amazing job designing these stamps! Your 1st card is soooo cute! Love the second as well. Can't wait until tomorrow to see your other two!! This set is on the top of my list of stamps to get!
Posted by: Yvette | July 10, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Looks like a really fun set Lisa!
Posted by: Susan H | July 10, 2009 at 10:05 PM
What original stamps these are! Love the simplicity of them and your card design, oh my...how on earth did that come to mind while watching your children having fun..? I'm excited to get this set.
Posted by: Erica Fiels | July 10, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Great set!! I always love your stuff!!
Posted by: Lee Cockrum | July 10, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Honestly, I find it relaxing to watch my girls play... and when I'm relaxed ideas just pop right into my head! :)
Posted by: Lisa Johnson | July 10, 2009 at 11:26 PM
Such an original idea Lisa - love it. I'm sure it can be applied to other PTI stamps and I'm off to go through mine right now!
Posted by: Ann | July 11, 2009 at 01:42 AM
This is some serious cuteness! My wallet is weeping because I'm going to have a long list of items in my cart after this release!
Posted by: Travelingmama | July 11, 2009 at 01:57 AM
Lisa...Oh my I love the card with the split image...Oh maybe if I go by the lake and watch my grand dog swim I'll get some inspiration! LOL Seriously I love the clean clear lines of this card and I'm so in love with the set! Do I happen to see some dark blue buttons in there????
Posted by: Robyn, Maine, USA | July 11, 2009 at 03:17 AM
Love the off-set in your first design, and the colors in the 2nd card really speak to me. Wow. I'm going to come back at look at these some more because they are so pleasant and cheery. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Elizabeth S. in mid-Michigan | July 11, 2009 at 04:09 AM
These cards rock! I so love this set and will have to have it. It is so different and that is what makes it a must have. I am tired of the same ol thing so this set is very refreshing. Great JOB!
Posted by: stacy | July 11, 2009 at 04:36 AM
I just fell in love with this set--again. I love that I will be able to create cards with little coloring which is something that I am still working on to master--the coloring that is:-) This is going to be so much fun that I can't contain my excitement. You are so incredibly talented and creative.
Posted by: isabel z | July 11, 2009 at 04:37 AM
That "let's get together" card is THE CUTEST!!! Don't you just love it when a plan turns out as wonderful as it was in your mind? :) You guys are KILLING me with the amazing sets this month---how does this happen?
Posted by: Kathleen | July 11, 2009 at 04:48 AM
So much fun. . . love the design and the second one is sooooo colorful.
Posted by: Connie Good | July 11, 2009 at 04:49 AM
Each sample is even better than the last! I love the ability to create scenes. Also thanks for the tip on using Flock. Time to break out those Flock jars that haven't seen any love. :)
Posted by: Kim H | July 11, 2009 at 05:31 AM
Love your new set and anxious to see even more ;) Your execution of the Let's get together card is really cute and clever! You are so talented!
Posted by: chriss blagrave | July 11, 2009 at 05:33 AM
great card! love the stamp set.
Posted by: Gabriela | July 11, 2009 at 05:46 AM
Very cute......I can't wait for the 15th.
Posted by: CJ Max | July 11, 2009 at 05:53 AM
Oh, Wow, Lisa, I adore today's projects! I was smiling and thinking "how cute!" at your first card, and then when I read that you used flock on the second card, I was like, "OH MY GOODNESS! How CUTE!" I'm so excited about this month's release, I'm loving EVERYthing and I can so see myself clicking the I WANT IT ALL link this month! Something I've never done before... it's a little bit scary! Thanks for another exciting set!
Posted by: Wendy Todd | July 11, 2009 at 06:10 AM
I love your cards! I love the one with the flock you made...I have flock and only use it for bunnies and chicks around Easter...Thank you for giving me some inspiration! I love your bicycle card also...Can't wait for the 15th..
Posted by: Winnie | July 11, 2009 at 06:24 AM
Geez... Every month I think I will take a break from buying and every month you guys come out with some great stuff! This stamp set is adorable! LOVE IT! Can't wait to see the whole collection. Hurry up Juluy 15!
Posted by: Laurel Beard | July 11, 2009 at 06:26 AM
WOW, Lisa! WOWEE!!! That card is SO fantastic!!!!!!!!!! WOW!! LOVING what I am seeing of the set so far!! Your sentiments are always so darling!!
Posted by: Kimberly Crawford | July 11, 2009 at 06:27 AM
I would have never thought of using a couch in so many ways. The more projects you show, the more I LOVE it!
Posted by: Lindsey Larsen | July 11, 2009 at 06:56 AM
FLOCK! Of course! It even looks fuzzy on my computer screen, so I can just imagine what it is like to touch. Very cool idea.
Posted by: Lacey | July 11, 2009 at 07:25 AM
WOWZAH ~ Your first card just blew me away! How clever and cute is that? Love the fun-flocked sofa and chair too.
Posted by: Helen F. | July 11, 2009 at 07:40 AM
Too clever for words! No...the words were just right. What a creative mind to have come up with that idea.
Posted by: Anne McIntosh | July 11, 2009 at 08:26 AM
Lisa, your set looks great, and this first card ...wow fabulous, thank you for sharing your talent
Posted by: muriel | July 11, 2009 at 08:42 AM
Those a great cards! All though they are so good that I can't wait to see what you consider your favorite!? Cause these are pretty dern cute. Loving the greetings in them.
Posted by: tania smith | July 11, 2009 at 08:50 AM
This set is on my must have list! Both of your cards are fantastic, but I must admit to the first as being my favorite - very, very creative!!!
Posted by: Cindy H. | July 11, 2009 at 09:00 AM
Who would have thought furniture could be so exciting! This set is just adorable and love your cards! The split image effect is so clever and the flocking adds the perfect touch! I also liked how you did the ribbon on the first card--very creative!
Posted by: Sharron Gregory | July 11, 2009 at 09:49 AM
Oh my - these are absolutely adorable. Love love love your cards - so cute.
Posted by: Lousette | July 11, 2009 at 09:58 AM
Cute! Love how you put the first card together.
Posted by: Carol R | July 11, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Neat technique on the paper piecing!
Posted by: Roxanne | July 11, 2009 at 02:07 PM
What a clever idea to do your sentiment like that! I love how you used the 2 ribbons together, so many cool things!
Posted by: Nancy L. | July 11, 2009 at 03:43 PM
OMGoodness, how truly wonderful these are, especially the "block" card... totally inspired and clever! Can't wait to get this set!
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | July 11, 2009 at 04:38 PM
Awesome stamp set! Can't wait to get it on the 15th!
Posted by: Tammy W. | July 11, 2009 at 08:40 PM
Cuteness personified!!
Posted by: Charlene Austin | July 11, 2009 at 10:44 PM
LOVE both cards, but the Let's Get Together one is absolutely perfect--the idea, the design, the colors, the graph paper background, the buttons mimicking the circles in the "upholstery" and more... Just when I thought I had all the stamps I need (yeah, right!)
Posted by: Doris | July 12, 2009 at 07:19 AM
love your separated couch card. great idea.
Posted by: veronica | July 14, 2009 at 04:53 PM
Bravo, Lisa--what an utterly fantastic set! I have to say that the grid card in this post with the lower square pulled away just a bit has got to be THE coolest thing evah! Thanks for sharing your excitement and of course, your amazing talent!
Posted by: Amy/rohla | July 17, 2009 at 03:12 AM