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even more samples with Out to Sea!

I just can't stop sharing.

Niki Estes

Melissa Phillips

more out to sea creations

I have to add more creations using the new Madra Design Collection Out to Sea. Lisa Johnson has some wonderful pieces on her blog this morning that I just had to share with you. I LOVE the colors she uses for this pocket card amazing!! Also, make sure to stop by her blog to see more photos and samples, plus check out her new July release On my couch!

Dawn McVey shows off her talent today as well with samples from all the July releases including her new set Mod Squad!

Becky Oehlers posted more beauties on her blog today, wow.

Lisa Johnson

Dawn McVey

 

Becky Oehlers

out to sea is officially here

Another Papertrey Ink release is here and The Madra Design Collection brings you Out to Sea. The most talented designers have come up with many beautiful and fun ways to use this set and I want to share just a taste with you. Make sure to check out the PTI site gallery as well as the deisgners blogs for more details on how these creations came to be.

Out to Sea came together rather quickly for me after I decided on a theme. I wanted to create a set that would be able to be used for male and female, young and old alike. As some of you know I spent most of my honeymoon near the ocean and this coming off the heals of Day at the Beach, it's maybe no surprise that it's ocean inspired. Nichole's sister is a professional sea captain so I had to get this perfect, hi Jen! We miss you!!

Betsy Veldman

Debbie Olson 

Lauren Meader

 

Geny Cassady

 

out to sea

Ahoy Mateys! Just a quick hello to let you know that in just a few days the official release of The Madra Design Collection's Out to Sea will be here! I know there are a number of you that were on the Caribbean stamping cruise have had a chance to play with this set, but now it's available for us all! This set was another that was sparked by a honeymoon near the ocean and a love for the sea. It is very gender neutral, which I know is great news for those of you with dads, brothers and sons ;)

Nichole has posted some of her very beautiful samples on her blog this morning that I would love for you to see. I have included a few finished products from her blog, but please visit to see how exactly she came up with these ideas and her process, brilliant!! Also Michelle Wooderson works her magic as well and comes up with some very lovely creations of her very own!!

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.

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.

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!!

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!!