check this out on nikki's blog!
Nikki Estes has a beautiful card that she created on her blog from The Madra Design Collection Fruitful.
What a talented lady, I love the color combo and the soft edges.
inspirational design quotes
- "Creativity is allowing oneself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep." -The Dilbert Principle
- "The real issue is not talent as an independent element, but talent in relationship to will, desire, and persistence. Talent without these things vanishes and even modest talent with those characteristics grows." -Milton Glaser
- "The details are not the details. They make the design." -Charles Eames, Architect, Graphic and Industrial Designer, Filmmaker
Fellow Papertrey Stamp Designers
July 2009
July 07, 2009
july is in full swing
Nicole posted a sneak peek on her blog this morning that I'm very proud of ;) It's been quite the wait to actually have the official release on Papertrey, but it's finally here! The Madra Design Collection is growing and growing on PTI and I'm excited to share this new set with you! I would love to see what some of the cruise passengers created already!! We only have a few more days to wait.
July 02, 2009
weeks are flying by
Here I am at 26.5 weeks and at 27.5 weeks. I'm currently at 29 weeks tomorrow! I can't believe how fast the time is flying by. My face looks totally different and I've gained tons of weight already, swimming and yoga have been my way of staying focused, only 2.5 more months to go!!
July 01, 2009
a winner thanks
Last months Day at the Beach set winner Karen Walker was kind enough to send a thank you card using the set she won. I have it displayed on my desk and every time I look over at it it makes me smile.
Thank you for sharing Karen it's beautiful, colorful and fun!!
June 14, 2009
fruitful and fruitful sentiments are here!
Here it is, the set I have been waiting months to finally introduce you to!
- Fruitful stamp set
- Fruitful Sentiments stamp set
I started designing this last summer when I wanted to create labels for my blackberry jam. I gave most of them as Christmas gifts and with this set it's as easy as 1-2-3.
Here is an early sample of what the printed round looked like before they were produced into a real stamp set.
I used a household twine to create a more rustic feel and the old fashioned jam jars.
Nichole Heady has amazed again with many samples of projects created with this set. I have attached a few photos, but please stop by for a step by step of how these beauties were put together!
Also make sure to stop by these ladies' blogs for more amazing and useful samples for this set. It really is ENDLESS!! Have fun ;)
June 11, 2009
and the winner is?!
The winner is Karen. Thanks so much for sharing all your thoughts and memories about summer.
Enjoy your set Karen. I will pop in the mail for you right away!!
June 08, 2009
day at the beach giveaway!
Summer is my favorite time of year and a sunny beach is my very fav place to relax. I'm partial to Mexico, but then that's where I have family roots and we spent our lovely honeymoon last year. Day at the Beach was largely inspired by the lazy days of summer and smiles brought out with the sun after a long winter and a rainy spring.
As a tribute to summer and to this new stamp set, I would like to GIVEAWAY a Day at the Beach set!
Please share a summer memory or your favorite thing about summer (flip flops and pedicures, swimming pools, tropical drinks ;)) anything.
This contest will close Thursday, June 11th at 5pm Pacific Time.
Winner will be chosen by www.random.org.
Please provide an e-mail and your name to contact you by so I can gather your info to send you your set!
Good luck everyone!
June 06, 2009
oooh, oooh this one is good
I KNOW you guys are going to like this next set. I did a project last summer with my mom and this project helped this June set came to life. (got the wheels turning). I will try not to give much away today, it's hard not to spill the berries, I mean beans. Nichole gave a little preview on her blog today to get your wheels turning as well ;) Have fun.
June 05, 2009
25 weeks
I had my darling husband take a 25 week photo of the growing belly the other day and I couldn't believe how big it was. I'm loving being pregnant more every day. Our little girl is very active and I'm coming to terms with the whole "who's body is this" phase. I'm rollin' with it and feel more comfortable in my skin now that I have. We ordered a crib that should be here any day now and a rocking chair so the baby's room is coming together. We had a Dr.'s appointment yesterday and all is well and good. Next trip will check my sugar. Fun.
Just wanted to say hi and thanks for stopping by my blog.
June 01, 2009
embellish it senior designer challenge
Papertrey Ink has another challenge to present to you this month and some of the samples are using
