Are you ready for day 3 of the countdown to the release of my newest stamp sets?!?(Available through Papertrey Ink on July 15th) It's been such a fun past few days... I'm BEYOND EXCITED TO SHARE TODAY!!! Seriously...these are my favorite projects using On My Couch & On My Couch Additions... (even though I honestly love how they all turned out)
Do you have friends you "chair-ish"? ... heehee
I was browsing my Papertrey Ink pattern paper and pulled out the Bitty Baby Blessing stack.... I LOVE the flowered paper in this collection and just knew it would make a great chair! I coordinated it with Bitty Boxes paper. (My fav paper, to date.) New sets like this are a great way to revive paper that you might have forgotten about!
"i chair-ish your friendship" ... Puns are so fun to incorporate into cards... and this sentiment is no exception. I kept the font simple since I wanted the images to be the stars of the set.. it is simple but I'm a huge fan of old fashioned typewriter style fonts.
Next is another card using the Chair image... with the circle solid pattern...
I included some sentiments in the set that could be used for the inside as well as the outside of a card. Here is "a good friend is like a special chair..." curved like a half circle on the acrylic block. (I used a punched cardstock circle to know how wide to form it.) I made sure I knew where I wanted the image before I stamped it too.
Here is the card front with a sweet Aqua Mist Circle patterned chair. I wanted a vintage feel and buttons were a must! (OK... they are always a must and I have to fight off using them on every project. LOL!)
I outlined the chair image with a C1 Copic marker... I love how the light Grey helps the chair pop. Here is another pattern paper pillow! I adhered it right to the chair and used the marker to outline it too... depth without a foam square!
Here is the inside of the card. The sentiment reads... "ready to comfort you and let you know they care."
There is something special about sitting on your own couch or comfy chair. Every time I get home from a trip I walk in the door and head for the couch. It's so HOME to me.
I thought I'd better share an actual couch card today too... here is one with two new sentiments and something special sittin' on that circle pattern couch!
Yep... a sweet little cat. This image has a special place in my heart since it was illustrated while looking at my sweet old-man cat, Rufus, who passed away just a few months ago. He was a total couch potato!
Now... I did include this little sassy sentiment... with the intention of it going with the let's chat sentiment... but I can also see some valentines usage with it! Heehee!
Nichole is featuring On My Couch today... Holy Comfy Couch Batman! Just wait til you see what she's made! Lauren also has some template goodness today and Dawn continues to Go Mod with her new set. Check 'em out!
Let me know what you think....What's been your favorite project so far?
See you tomorrow with more from On My Couch & On My Couch Additions! Thanks for poppy-ing by friends!
Supplies found here. (updated soon)
Awww this is super cute. I wasn't sure when I first saw the sneak for the couch set - but I really like it, especially the CAT. LOL. I hope this is one of the sets that will be at CHA, it's definitely on my list. :)
Posted by: AImee | July 11, 2009 at 09:04 PM
Oh Lisa, I like this set more and more! Can't wait to see all of it.
Posted by: Susan H | July 11, 2009 at 09:07 PM
Each card is darling but the first one is my FAVE!! LOVE the sentiment!!
Posted by: Jackie Pedro | July 11, 2009 at 09:20 PM
Lisa, you are so talented and clever. I love your humor and I love the "potato optional" sentiment. Your sense of color, proportion, style, etc. is exceptional. I always look forward to receiving your e-mails. Thanks so much for sharing your art.
Posted by: Carol | July 11, 2009 at 09:28 PM
Man, I am really loving this set. Lisa you did a great job on this one!
Kisha
Posted by: Takisha Davis | July 11, 2009 at 09:29 PM
Leese, these are seriously amazing--I think this is my favorite stamp set of your yet--'cept I really still love Life and the Love Songs sets too! ;-D
Posted by: Debbie (aka debbiedesigns) | July 11, 2009 at 09:30 PM
Lisa, I don't send you enough comments because I think everytime I see your creations, I am speechless! This one is by far my favorite from Papertrey this time...and maybe the last few times!! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!
Posted by: Wendy Bond | July 11, 2009 at 09:30 PM
Goodness, Lisa, I can't say which is my favorite project so far... they are all the bomb and I CAN'T WAIT to get this set!!!!
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | July 11, 2009 at 09:32 PM
Lisa, this is going to be a must have set. I love the chairs with the pattern paper.
Posted by: Elizabeth S. | July 11, 2009 at 09:38 PM
I love this set, Lisa! I was already sold on it with the earlier posts, but the cat on the sofa...truly did me in! I have two beloved cats and even though I pay the mortgage, they "own" the house...LOL! This set will be "chair-ished" in my ever-growing collection of PTI stamps! THANK YOU.
Posted by: Account Deleted | July 11, 2009 at 09:46 PM
simply perfect...hugs
Posted by: regina easter | July 11, 2009 at 09:55 PM
Lisa... Please....Please tell me this set will not sell out before I get a chance to buy it!!! Tell me there are lots of them....Please... I just LOVE this set!!!
Faith
Posted by: Faith | July 11, 2009 at 09:56 PM
This stamp set is a MUST have! I've been sold from the very 1st preview! I love all of your projects using this set down to those cute sentiments!
Posted by: Yvette | July 11, 2009 at 09:59 PM
It is so hard to pick a favorite project with this set but I love your card today "I chair-ish your friendship". I think this is adorable and love the typewriter font! These sets are a must have for me!
Posted by: Kim H | July 11, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Seriously? HOw are we to pick a project fave? I lov ethem all, you PTI girls are so amazing, all of you have me sold this month. I am doing flips, and oooooooozzzzzzzz and aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhs. I am even saying brilliant, incredible, amazing, wow, and every other flattering compliment to your designs, and projects.
I am as always in bewildered aw!
R
Posted by: Rieca | July 11, 2009 at 10:09 PM
I seem to love furniture stamps, so this is just darling to me. Especially since we can paper piece the furniture. How cute!
Posted by: Cindy Holshouser | July 11, 2009 at 10:45 PM
Just discovered your blog for the first time and it is amazing! Your style is exactly what I like. These chair stamps are to die for!
Posted by: Debbi Clouser | July 11, 2009 at 11:09 PM
I am in absolute love with these stamp sets! And your projects so far are amazing - I can't wait to see what you show the rest of the week!
Posted by: Karen H. | July 11, 2009 at 11:19 PM
Your first and second cards today are my absolute favorite so far. Not that I haven't like the other ones, of course, but I love these sentiments and can't wait to have this set!!!
Posted by: Katie W. | July 11, 2009 at 11:46 PM
I just got here today and you wouldn't know how much I regretted that I wasn't here earlier... You have been having so much fun here with this fun stamp set!!!!! How fun will it be if you combine this set with Dawn's Mod Squad!! It will have a sweet retro look to all the couches.... oooh I SO want to try that idea NOW!!!
Love that you designed the set(s) with Rufus in mind...so sorry about your lost. We have two cats that we love to death and can't imagine anything bad happen to them... absolutely LOVE the look of the cat on the couch.
I really really love the off set square card from day 2, that is a fabulous design and just brilliant!! Of course I like all of the cards that you made with this new set, but if I have to pick a favorite that one will be it!
I also LOVE the typewriter-style font that you picked to go with this set, I just have a weird "love" about typewriter-style fonts... =)
Sorry for the long comment...(it's more like a repot paper...) but I have to say what I want to say...
Thank you for sharing such fun and inspirational projects!!
Posted by: Alice W. | July 12, 2009 at 01:16 AM
Wow, I want this more with every peek! No way can I choose a favourite, everything you've created is *perfect*!
Posted by: Taheerah | July 12, 2009 at 01:31 AM
Oh those beautiful buttons!
Posted by: Alyssa B | July 12, 2009 at 01:34 AM
Love the aqua mist colour way - very summery/beachy. When I saw the little cat I knew I must have this set!
Posted by: Ann | July 12, 2009 at 01:42 AM
this set is just so much fun! my aunt Patty is an interior decorator. she's get a kick out of a card (or many!) made from this set.
Posted by: Laura | July 12, 2009 at 01:51 AM
The more I'm seeing, the more I'm loving this set. I love the style of the chair and sofa, sentiments, the other images. And the cat is the perfect touch for me. This is another fantastic set, Lisa!
Posted by: Cam | July 12, 2009 at 02:17 AM
yep!! this is going to be must have! I love what you have done with this set....thanks!!
Posted by: Gwen Snater | July 12, 2009 at 04:29 AM
I am totally sold. Your first card today just put me over the edge. The vintage style really worked well with these images and the three patterned paper chairs are so darn cute!
Posted by: Anya | July 12, 2009 at 05:25 AM
♥ Alice W said it best!
I agree. Awesome cards and font, to say the least.
So inventive!
I love how you can make any pattern paper your chair pattern. That is so so fun!
I could see making fun 1-D doll houses!!
Oh, and the little round side table and rug... great pieces to any decor!
Great job.
Posted by: stephany zerbe ♥ ♥ ♥ | July 12, 2009 at 05:48 AM
Lisa, I love this set I really
like the one with the cat.
Mary Padgett
Posted by: Mary Padgett | July 12, 2009 at 05:59 AM
I have to admit, it has taken three days for me to warm up to this set. But now I want it! I love how the sentiments fit so well with the images.
Posted by: Carol R | July 12, 2009 at 06:17 AM
Nice, LEESE! LOVE IT!
Posted by: Becky | July 12, 2009 at 06:27 AM
Totally CUTE!!! Totally fun!!! Totally inspiring!!! Can't wait to make it totally mine!!! ;-)
Posted by: Marge | July 12, 2009 at 06:33 AM
ohhh my word!!! I am soooo in love with these sets! they are absolutely amazing and completely versatile! You are rockin this release!!!
Posted by: Silvia Mabie | July 12, 2009 at 06:42 AM
With every peek I fall more and more in love with this stamp set. It is absolutely fantastic and so unique. It's at the top of my list. You hit it out of the ball park with this one, Lisa.
Posted by: isabel z | July 12, 2009 at 06:45 AM
I am absolutely sold on this set and the cat card did it. Kitties have a special place in my heart and yours is just adorable all curled up in a ball. Great work and thank you for sharing.
Posted by: stacy | July 12, 2009 at 06:48 AM
So much potential! I loved the couch and chair right away, but it wasn't until I saw the sentiments that I understood how versatile this set will be. Just delightful!
Posted by: Karen | July 12, 2009 at 07:23 AM
Oh wow! I just caught wind of your new set today! I've been out of town but have thoroughly enjoyed catching up on all the previews this morning :O) I can't wait to try this set for myself! I LOVE all of the projects you have created with the set, but the second card you featured today is my favorite. Soooo vintage and pretty :] Congrats on another wonderful stamp set! You always amaze me with your creative genius :O)
Posted by: Kristin Bueter | July 12, 2009 at 07:36 AM
Wow, it appears you have thought of everything for this set.....from simple to whole scenes, upholstered patterns to plain & simple. I too love to use sentiments that are play on words like your "chair-ish". Can't wait to own this set.
Posted by: Linda | July 12, 2009 at 07:42 AM
The more and more you show, the more I know that I NEED this set! It's fabulous, Lisa! I love your sweet remembrancy of your kitty.
Posted by: Stephanie Kraft | July 12, 2009 at 07:48 AM
I absolutely love all the cards! The black cat on the pink couch is super, the green pillow on the aqua mist is so comforting and I love the cheerfulness of the three chairs! This looks like such a great set to have! Thanks for creating it!
Posted by: Sue (suen) | July 12, 2009 at 07:59 AM
I love all your cards!! The images and sentiments are wonderful!!
Posted by: Cindy H. | July 12, 2009 at 08:13 AM
Yea, I agree w/ You! These are my fave cards! But they are ALL AMazing!!!
Posted by: Nancy L. | July 12, 2009 at 08:26 AM
Ohhhhh how absolutely adorable is this new set? I love all of your cards, Lisa and these are just more and more L-O-V-E!!
Posted by: Helen F. | July 12, 2009 at 08:43 AM
Seriously, this set is wonderful. My sister and I used to love to go to the card aisle in stores and read cards. We sit and laugh and laugh at the silly things cards say. Those are some of my favorite memories of her. I just love the sentiments in this set. They crack me up! And they make me smile, which is what my sister and I always looked for in a card. I'm also so impressed with how different you have been able to make all of your cards look with this set. It is so much more versatile than I even originally thought. LOVE IT!
Posted by: Lindsey | July 12, 2009 at 08:44 AM
I just found you blog a couple of days ago. Love the couch stamps they are precious.
Posted by: Pamela | July 12, 2009 at 08:48 AM
Classy & so versatile!! Fabulous clean lines! Well done Lisa!!
Posted by: Linda C. | July 12, 2009 at 08:50 AM
OMG I'm loving this couch set. Funny, classy, anything you want it to be! I NEED this set.
Posted by: Sheila D | July 12, 2009 at 08:55 AM
So cute and fun! They are all great but my fav must be the vintage chair today! and I loved Nicholes with the damask background! So many possibilities!
Posted by: Shelly Kettell | July 12, 2009 at 08:58 AM
Lisa, Lisa, what am I going to do with you?! THIS IS SET IS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC, GORGEOUS, BEAUTIFUL, AMAZING and on and on and on!!!! Can you tell that I LOVE IT??? I LOVE IT!!!!! Thank you so much for keeping us so inspired! You are so talented!!!
But my very favorite project is the card that you made with the Acqua Mist circle chair, just fabulous!! y type of card! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Alessandra Loiacono | July 12, 2009 at 10:02 AM
This set is sure to be a hit with the wonderful sentiments you've included. Love all your samples today . . .
Hugs,
Colleen
Posted by: Colleen | July 12, 2009 at 10:10 AM
This set is really fabulous! And all your projects are just so beautiful.
Posted by: Madhvi | July 12, 2009 at 10:28 AM
This is adorable!! really make me wanna have it!!
Posted by: Giina f | July 12, 2009 at 11:36 AM
WOW---these projects are toooooo cute, Lisa! All three of these could be called my "favorites"!!! I LOVE them---I love the circled sentiment---I don't know why I don't think to do that more often! It looks great~
Posted by: Kathleen | July 12, 2009 at 11:43 AM
This is set is awesome! I hope it will be @ CHA!
Posted by: Ashley Cannon Newell | July 12, 2009 at 02:32 PM
I LOVE the kitty image!!! This set is so great!!!
Posted by: Lee Cockrum | July 12, 2009 at 02:52 PM
Love the set, Lisa. The sentiments are awesome! Your cards today are gorgeous. I can see why they are your favorites.
Posted by: Robin Orewiler | July 12, 2009 at 03:06 PM
I am convinced that this set and your cards are the cutest thing out there in the paperart universe. Um, yeah, you know your gifted right?
- tania
Posted by: tania smith | July 12, 2009 at 04:16 PM
I just can't wait to get my little hands on this stamp set! My family is gonna get such a kick out of these!
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Posted by: Catherine | July 12, 2009 at 04:22 PM
WOW! I love all your cards. The sentiments are so fun and the cards are ones that would brighten anyone's day!
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | July 12, 2009 at 05:49 PM
Your cards are absolutely wonderful and that stamp set is a must have!! Great job and thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: Stacy W. | July 12, 2009 at 06:33 PM
love this! just gorgeous! And the cat!!!!!!!!!! :)
Posted by: Jane | July 12, 2009 at 07:27 PM
Love your "A good friend is like a special chair" card. Beautiful details, colours, those buttons...!
Posted by: chriss blagrave | July 12, 2009 at 08:06 PM
I love the projects you have shown....so hard to pick any favorite! I love the sentiments and the "coziness" of each card you and Nichole have created. So creative! So thoughtful! So perfect for good friends to share! THANK you for creating this amazing set.
Posted by: Kari D | July 12, 2009 at 08:17 PM
Lisa - I can't tell you how much I'm enjoying this set! I can't wait to own it for myself. I have a BFF and we've shared so many laughs and tears together with coffee sitting on our 'couch'. I don't have that couch anymore but we often say to each other that we need 'couch time'.
Hugs,
Renee
Posted by: Renee V. | July 12, 2009 at 09:15 PM
Been feeling pretty uninspired these days. Have shoulder problems and due for surgery at the end of this month. I haven't really cut or punched anything, just hurts. I am ordering this set........LOVE IT and I want it to be the first set I ink up as soon as my shoulder will allow. Thanks Lisa.......was really starting to worry about whether I was going to continue with this or not!!
Posted by: Mary | July 13, 2009 at 03:21 PM
I love all your couch cards - great...so diverse...
Posted by: Cindy | July 13, 2009 at 07:18 PM