What a fun treat to be bringing you this next group post from Papertrey Ink. As you may already know, the new Tiny Tag set (available for purchase on March 15th) is a sweet set with ideas from both Nichole Heady and myself...she has such a magical way of bringing ideas to life and I can't thank her enough for taking time to bring you Tiny Tags.
I will give you a little glimpse into my thought process as I create cards....rarely do I ever begin with my sentiment...I have found that from the beginning, I have always been drawn to using the stamps, paper, embellishments, and other design elements first....with a theme in mind of course....but when my card was near completion, I found that I didn't have room for the sentiment...I just had way too much fun with the other stuff....and continue to even today....so for quite a while now, I have loved snatching up a tag, stamping my sentiment on it, and hanging it from the center of the bow, flower, button, trinket pin, etc. to finish my card...which led me to this stamp set idea.
I have also found...that try as I might...I am more of a dimensional type of girl...I love how others are able to bring their creations to life while keeping their style so very clean, one dimensional, and simple...but for me, I have failed....so I keep creating in the manner that works best for me and enjoy the familiar process as I go along...the beauty of all of this, as I continually learn and remind myself, is that there is no right or wrong when it comes to art. So, I stick to dimensional cards...and love to make a sentiment pop or give it a little more attention by hanging it from a tag.
With this group post...as you go around and enjoy what the others have created with this set...I know you'll find some wonderful ideas of how to use this set in a way that suits your style of creating...these little babies are so much fun to work with ...my most favorite thing about the set without a doubt...is the coordinating Tiny Tags die, which enables you to cut out 10 different tiny tags at once...then you've got yourself a handful of tags to coordinate, stamp on, distress, embellish, and use however you'd like.
Along with the new Tiny Tags set and die, I also used the Cupcake Collection die here...more of that beautiful, beat up cardboard that I love...wish I could tell you this is the last you'll see of it, but I can't stop just yet. The cupcake is stamped with the new Background Basics: Twinkle stamp and you can catch a little glimpse of the new Postmarks paper, and Background Basics: Gingham on the card base.
Here are some fun links for you to browse through and enjoy:
Betsy Veldman, Dawn McVey, Heather Nichols, Lisa Johnson, Mish Wooderson, Danielle Flanders, Maile Belles, Erin Lincoln, Jess Witty, and Nichole Heady.
Thanks so much for visiting.
Melis
oh, just your style, and very sweet. I know I'm gonna love this when I get the real thing. Thank you for the lovely inspirations!
Posted by: miss vio | March 13, 2011 at 09:16 PM
Melissa, I am SO in love with these sweet little tags and stamps! Darling does not even begin to describe this little set!
Posted by: Romaine | March 13, 2011 at 09:21 PM
Yes...continue to stick to your dimensional style...because I love it! I need to remind myself that there is no right or wrong sometimes too! I enjoy seeing your creations and reading your words so much...you are a blessing!
Posted by: lisa Phillippi | March 13, 2011 at 09:22 PM
The only thing cuter than teeny tags is teeny tags with teeny flowers or lots of buttons!
Posted by: Noreen | March 13, 2011 at 09:27 PM
Absolutely adorable, Melis :)
Posted by: Debbie Marcinkiewicz | March 13, 2011 at 09:33 PM
Just GORGEOUS!! I have been anxiously awaiting the peeks for this set, and it did not disappoint! I LOVE this concept, they are so darned cute!!!
Posted by: Meredith | March 13, 2011 at 09:43 PM
Adorable! I love your dimensional aspect to your card creations. Its such a magical path..you lead the eye around and on so many levels and luscious layers.. Its one of the many, many things I adore about your style! Congrats on another collaborated set! I look forward to getting my hands on this set and to see many more sets from you!
Posted by: rebekah f | March 13, 2011 at 10:11 PM
Melis, you've done it again. Magically delicious, these little tags are!!! Can't wait!!!
Posted by: Jan in Tucson | March 13, 2011 at 10:59 PM
Wonderful idea, so glad to see it arrive....has to be my favorite of this release...but I love them all....cannot wait to get my hands on it someday!!
Posted by: Diane Hover | March 13, 2011 at 11:05 PM
Melissa - thanks for your wonderful style and for this lovely blog which always makes me smile when I visit. Love the new tags - they are so adorable and I love the little sentiments and hearts too! :) Jill
Posted by: Jill Norwood | March 14, 2011 at 12:03 AM
I think it's great that you've come up with this idea of the tiny tags! I love your style.
Sandra
Posted by: Sandra K | March 14, 2011 at 01:43 AM
These little tags are perfect! So glad you've come up with another stamp set with Nichole... what a great pairing of minds! Your card is so sweet and adorable and I hope we do keep seeing more of that cardboard :)
Posted by: Jennifer Schmidt | March 14, 2011 at 03:40 AM
Very beautiful, Melis! Of course, everything you create is... Being one who loves small details, I'm drawn to the tiny tags, & will certainly be using these frequently. Thanks again for the magical visit to Melissa's blogland!
Posted by: Donna M. | March 14, 2011 at 04:22 AM
Oh it's SUCH a sweet set! Can't tell you how long I have been combing the aisles of big box stores, and the internet, looking for just the right tiny tag punch...and now we have 10 littles ones in a die! I forever ask the "Where to put the sentiment?" question and then stamp it last (in the wrong spot)...I call myself the "Sentiment Killer" eeeek! Thanks to you and Nichole for creating this lovely set for us! Can't wait to have it myself!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | March 14, 2011 at 04:31 AM
Love the card and the tags are just the right size! To me, your style is perfect!
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | March 14, 2011 at 04:34 AM
Melis..gorgeous love your new set..
and LOVE your style please never change it!!!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | March 14, 2011 at 04:36 AM
Oh, I do love the tags! And those pretty fonts! And your lovely card, of course!!!
Posted by: Geri Freeman | March 14, 2011 at 05:37 AM
The whole card looks good enough to eat!!!! Loving the tiny tags more than I ever thought I would!
Posted by: Kathy H | March 14, 2011 at 05:56 AM
I adore your dimensional style, Melissa! Your embellished cards are a treat to the senses, and I'm so excited about your new stamp set and die. In fact, I am giddy thinking about the first time I run that die through my Cuttlebug and end up with all of those tags at once, LOL!!! It's the little things in life, I guess. Gorgeous card today and always, now I'm off to check out what the team has done with your brainchild. Thanks for inspiring us!
Posted by: JeanFB | March 14, 2011 at 06:39 AM
I absolutely love your style! So wonderful of you to have thought of these little gems and wonderful for PTI to offer them to us! Love your card!
Posted by: Vicki B | March 14, 2011 at 07:32 AM
I'm so proud of you! I cannot wait to own this die for myself. Way to go AGAIN girl!!!
Posted by: Mandy Smith | March 14, 2011 at 07:41 AM
Melis -
You wonderful girl, you! Thank you for designing such a perfect set of stamps and die! They are just out of this world and so stinking cute!! I love them and they are on my MUST HAVE list! Today's card on your post is beautiful, I love it!
Elaine Allen
Posted by: Elaine Allen | March 14, 2011 at 07:41 AM
LOOVE this! Couldn't be any cuter! Straight to the top of my wishlist!
Posted by: Lin | March 14, 2011 at 08:36 AM
Your dimensions are delightful and your style is waaaay cool! I find great inspiration from your projects and they never fail to make me smile! This card uniquely incorporates stamps from multiple sets, which I appreciate. The beautiful colors, great patterns, textures, tags, buttons, lace, stitching, etc., all come together to create a divine card! LOVE IT! :)
Posted by: Gabby | March 14, 2011 at 09:07 AM
your work is really amazing
Posted by: Vicky Alberto | March 14, 2011 at 09:31 AM