Happy Hoopla everyone! Let the Papertrey Anniversary festivities begin!
To kick things off, Nichole has asked each of the designers to pick our favorite Papertrey Ink projects from last year and blog about them. We've all given her our supply lists and instructions for our chosen projects and she's got them ready for you as downloads on her blog.
My favorite project from 2010 was this little card and tag ensemble using the Signature Series: Dress Form stamp set designed by Dawn McVey.
I was instantly smitten upon seeing the dress form image....knowing a coordinating die was available made the images dancing in my head even more doable...I adore this set.
Ahhhhh...but there are many other products used in this ensemble that I find myself reaching for quite often....the Banner Border die collection (I've started cutting a number of these from my vintage sheet music stash...they are so wonderful to have on hand), the Fillable Frames #4 die (always such a wonderful, versatile, and trendy shape), and the Mat Stack 4 die (another trendy and timeless shape...and it stacks so wonderfully well with other dies).
Last, but certainly not least....supplies that I must have a hefty supply of....Vintage Cream and Sweet Blush buttons...my two most favorite colors...and they are so delicious together. Tied ever so dutifully to the center of a bow with Rustic Cream Button Twine....and my project is complete.
I wanted to share just a couple of other Papertrey Ink projects that hold special meaning for me as well...just for fun...
Silver in the Sky....a page about my little sweet pea...I don't do pages too often, but find that I enjoy them more than words can say when I've lost myself in the middle of one....
This project uses the Mini Scrapbook Series: Tabs stamp set and dies....love, love, love...
And lastly...
Another project centered around the little bean that keeps me centered...my Lunch Box Love Notes project using the Top 10 and Top 10 Additions stamp sets.
I hope you're in the mood to do some hopping around tonight as all of the designers have special posts prepared just for you:
Mish Wooderson
Heather Nichols
Betsy Veldman
Dawn McVey
Erin Lincoln
Lisa Johnson
Maile Belles
Jessica Witty
Debbie Olson
and...Nichole Heady!
Oh, and please, please don't forget to read all about the Ultimate Card Kit giveaway on Nichole's blog....she is always so generous with her Anniversary treats and this one is a big, fatty $700 treat!
Thanks for visiting....now and always. It sure has been a wonderful year with Papertrey Ink and I can't wait for another!
Melis
everything you have made this year has warmed my heart... but this IS one of the best! :) I've learned so much, and ventured into the online craft world because of you. I look forward to what you will share this year, and what I can learn from you. Thank you Melis!
Posted by: Miss Vio | February 05, 2011 at 12:20 AM
All your projects warm my heart. I love to hear your little stories of little bean, so heart warming!!! I have learned so much from you. Your vintage style is so beautiful and such an inspiration.
Posted by: Carol | February 05, 2011 at 04:05 AM
Beautiful projects once again, Melis! The layout is totally gorgeous--our eye candy! Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | February 05, 2011 at 05:44 AM
oops--spelling error! Meant to say "pure" eye candy.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | February 05, 2011 at 05:46 AM
This project causes me to just sigh with speechless appreciation for your beautiful style. I don't produce vintage style cards but I am always inspired by yours. Keep up the good work-you may get me out of my clean and simple comfort zone yet!!! Have a great year of continuing success with Papertrey! I'll be checking in with you :)
Posted by: Suzanne Russell | February 05, 2011 at 07:06 AM
You sweet style is so lovely. Nicole said it right when she said you take your wonderful creations and sprinkle them with stardust and glitter. Gorgeous! I wish I had your skill. When I sprinkle on my projects they look like a Kinder made them. LOL
Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Jen | February 05, 2011 at 07:20 AM
What can I say, your style comes through in everything you touch. From the minute one visits your blog you can't help but have a calming sense come over you. Such a great place to visit in what can sometimes be a very loud and difficult world. I thank you for that.
Posted by: Paula I | February 05, 2011 at 08:09 AM
Beautiful Melis! My heart melts every time I visit your blog, thank you!
Posted by: Alessandra Loiacono | February 05, 2011 at 09:03 AM
Love the dress form set. The pink/black color combo is wonderful. Your scrap layout is beautiful. I love the softness of the layout with the bnw photo.
Posted by: Brook | February 05, 2011 at 09:05 AM
I love the project you showed but especially that sweet page! What a beautiful photo of your lil princess! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Kathyc on SCS | February 05, 2011 at 09:32 AM
i love those little stamp sets - i was able to buy the four for my DIL = fun to share with someone.when i s tamped the dress form i took a tiny button and put some thin embroidery yard through the holes of the button - and attached it to the left side of the stamped dress form - like a corsage! fun to decorate for sure. and love the BLISS. i put a tiny rhinestone over the i...as a dot! i always love YOUR take on things. thank you for sharing.
Posted by: sarita | February 05, 2011 at 09:42 AM
Im so happy you chose to share more as I love that layout of your little one and the mini is so sweet :O)
Posted by: Glynis | February 05, 2011 at 12:23 PM
I love how you glitterize and make things beautiful and girly!
Posted by: Kimberli Sarsfield | February 05, 2011 at 02:43 PM
I haven't looked at your blog before but I will from now on! I loved the dress form and felt like pulling my sewing machine out! It's very sweet!
Posted by: Judy Bohne | February 05, 2011 at 03:52 PM
I think you are the treasure that all of us get to see in your works of art!!! Its a blessing to see your wonderful projects!!! Thanks for sharing Melissa.
Posted by: nancy guse | February 05, 2011 at 04:45 PM
I love them all ( you knew that already) but the LO with the - gorgeous- picture oof Sierra is my favorite. I love the soft and serene colors; everything on this Lo is just perfect!
Posted by: Stella | February 06, 2011 at 12:26 AM