desktop design...

Hello again.  I'm back with a super fun stamp set, new from Papertrey Ink called Desktop Design.  I am smitten with it as it's just like a playground for crafters.  You'll love it too.  My first card doesn't use the coordinating dies, so you could say it may be a bit simpler than my second card, for those of you who prefer more of a one dimensional approach:).

For this card I began by die cutting Rustic Cream cardstock using the Monthly Moments:  Journal Card 1 die and then stamped my cute alphabet background across the bottom using the new Simply Framed stamp set.  I tell you, I am falling more and more in love with that set :).  I then stamped my images directly onto my die cut journal card mixing and matching with each step...I think that's what makes this set so much fun, the fact that there are 2 or more steps to many of the images, so you can make your typewriter pink and grey if you want :).  Gonna try myself one in red and aqua, etc., etc.  I accented my images with just a bit of Prisma glitter.

I then stamped the remainder of my sentiment on a die cut Double Ended Banner and attached it across my journal card using a bit of dimensional adhesive.  

I pulled out the coordinating Desktop Design dies for this card and have to say that the die cut typewriter and paper are my most favorite things about this set.  So cute and unique.  What a fun way to say thank you, hello, or thinking of you!

I framed in my die cut images by using the Tag Sale #10 die and then attached everything to a journal card cut using the new Monthly Moments:  Mini Journal Card die.  The lines stamped across it are also from the Desktop Design stamp set.  Lastly I added a bit of texture by adding die cut felt flowers but using the new Button Stacks II dies.  

Love, love, love Desktop Design!  You'll find it hard to put away, I'm sure.

Thanks again for stopping.  Follow the links below to see other projects using this new set:

• Nichole Heady
• Betsy Veldman
• Danielle Flanders
• Dawn McVey
• Erin Lincoln
• Heather Nichols
• Laura Bassen
• Laurie Willison
• Maile Belles

 

Comments

[Saika Siddiqui]

Adorable, love the elegant touches on the cards. Thanks for sharing :)

[Linda]

Sweet cards!!

[Tami]

Adorable cards, I love all the little goodies you add to your cards for that special touch!

[Holly Saveur]

Cute cards!

[Jill Norwood]

Your cards are so sweet! I love how you used the journal card dies! The alphabet background from Simply Framed is charming! I love this desktop set already and know that it will be one I order!!! That tiny typewriter is too cute as is the pencil cup and phone!

[Sue]

Love the shabby chic flare on your cards. I really like the color choices and all the special embellishments you use to make them look so special.

[Kathie B]

What a really great teacher card! I'd really LOVE to get one like this from one of my students...

[Becky Green]

I think this is a FABULOUS SET for PTI to come out with! :) I LOVE the vintage elements! :) WONDERFUL CREATIONS MELISSA!!:) (sigh!) Vintage just gives a sense of tried & true!:)

[Lori]

Melissa, I think you are the paper crafting queen and I have been a fan for quite a while! I could gush about you all day, but I wanted to ask how you design the inside of your cards since you usually use sentiments on the fronts of your cards. Thanks for sharing your lovely talent with the world. I look forward to your posts each day.

[ruth m]

Great cards, TFTI !

[Shari T]

OMG--Does that little typewriter have glitter on it! Sooooo CUTE!! And what GREAT feminine takes on these cards, Melissa! So Fun!! XOXO-Shari

[Parker Lee]

Not only were your card projects beautiful, but the setting (like the lace, twine, button holder) was great as well.

[Erika T]

Melis love the cards. Always love your color combo which are so fem and girly. I do have a question. On the first card, is that an alpha stamp set you used or is it design paper. Love it. Have to own it!! Thanks much.

[Kelli B.]

I love your cards! The attention to detail is super! I really am liking this office set! The 1st cards colors are fab!

[nautica97]

These are just the sweetest cards,any teacher or anyone would love these!

[jan m]

Awesome cards Melis!!!!

[Patty O'Malley]

Pretty cards, Melis!

[Kathy Krug]

What cute cards.Love the colors and that cute pink typewriter.

[christine wright]

Hello Melissa.
I have been admiring your hard work from afar for ages.
I really appreciate the dies that have been released as they make crafting so much easier. The clean edges look great.
cheers, Christine.

[Christine]

I absolutely love these cards. Your work is always amazing!
-Christine

[Gabby]

Great use of the new stamps! Love your designs and how you've made a more "industrial" style stamp, look so pretty. Only you, Melissa! :D