I am going to have 2 posts to share today! Lots going on over the next 2 weeks in the design team world! I better get my butt in gear. The good thing for reader’s is you will most likely get MORE to view here than usual some days. Lot’s of amazing releases too. I feel bad for your wallet’s!
Today is like a mini-design team reveal.
If you want to see the PTI Design Team samples, with Nichole’s ROCKIN Anniversary set-Simple Little Things, then just click on this ——>LINK<—-. I find browsing the gallery confusing at times, so just be sure to click on EACH design team member’s folder, and you can view their creations with the set.
I will always post my samples to my blog as well. I am sure the other designer’s will do the same. You can find links to their blogs, on my sidebar underPapertrey Ink.I recently added design team member’s under team categories, that way when I post peeks of releases, you can quickly be linked to other team member’s if you need a little push of enable-ment (is that a word?).
Now BEFORE I share these samples, I have to tell you this set is NOT available for purchase! It is an exclusive set, that customer’s earned. It was one of the rewards, offered by Papertrey Ink, when you purchased 12 or more sets, during that last year Feb 07-Feb 08.
FROM NICHOLE’S BLOG:
If you didn’t earn this set, do not worry! We are presenting this promotion again this year! You have from February 15. 2008 through February 15th, 2009 to purchase 12 sets and earn the 2008 Limited Edition Anniversary set! If you have any questions about any of this, just contact Customer Service!
Make sure you visit her today-HERE. Her samples are KILLER!
Now for my 2 samples. I will definitely be using this set MORE! But I had so many other obligations, including my 16 samples for the PTI release, that I only got 2 done :C
I have to say I was SHOCKED with how many awesome images there were, and the plethora of sentiments! WOW! It was a FREE set! I would have purchased it, in a heartbeat!
Anyway-here we go.
Oriental Inspiration
I have no idea what it is, but anytime I see this image, I feel it has an Oriental feel with the pink & brown. Sort of like a Chinese cherry blossom. Anyway-that is just my thought here.
I made this to be like a panel at the bottom. The left half is paper pierced. I just loved the circles! LOL! My pink layer, had the edges around it, dry embossed. Looks better in person. You know how much I love popping out circles. I couldn’t help myself.
The scallop border, at the top of the card, to me was like the flowers in the image. It is a new border punch, by Fiskars. I purchased mine at Target.
This card uses the sweet blush from PTI, and chocolate chip from SU! Lots of circle punches. I got a larger punch from Fiskars, which mats the largest SU! circle punch, which is awesome, because I have been looking for one forever! Sometimes you need a bigger circle.
I colored in the flower’s with my singlo gel pen.
The ribbon is the sweet blush twill. The twill is my favorite!!!
Java Blue
Now for those you you familar with Vera Bradley, you may recognize my source of inspiration! Those of you who are not, I figured I would share the pattern with you. You can see I used the colors, and was also inspired by the pattern. I even added some white dots, like in the bag fabric.
This is a handbag, from Very Bradley, using the Java Blue. This bag is the Sherry style, and I bought it for a friends daughter, for her birthday! I love the pattern and colors, so to me, this image from Papertrey Ink, was very similar. See you really can get inspired ANYWHERE!
Now to wrap this gift I went on toe create a bag with matching card. It was also inspired by the gift.
Here is the bag I made to hole the handbag.
Sorry that it was difficult to get a good photo.
As you can see the colors are very similar. I just covered a portion of a simple brown, handled bag. I used some Scenic Route paper, some Rub-On’s by Stampin Up!, and a large Prima Flower. The chipboard number is also by Scenic Route. Since she was turning the BIG 10 I felt it should be highlighted. That is a big birthday! DOUBLE DIGITS!!
Here is the card, that went with the gift.
I used Kraft cardstock, and the same rub-on’s and layout as the bag. I had to add a butterfly (Butterfly Kisses), since it represented to me, a little girl morphing into a young lady!
The butterfly was stamped on glossy white, then color was sponged on. I love that effect with this image.
I used paper punches, to create my flower.
Now I did not realize my rub-on’s got rubbed off till I edited this photo! I am SOOO bummed. So here is a FYI-Make sure you rub, those rub-on really well, and be careful when handling items with them! GEESH! I obviously rubbed some off. That is so embarrassing.
Oh well. Too late now! I think its neat you can gain so much from ONE piece of inspiration. I can’t tell you how stressed I was about making a 10 yo b-day card/bag! I wanted it to be geared towards an older girl, so nothing “little girl”, yet still be fun and funky. I think I achieved it in the end.
So I hope you enjoyed today’s post, as well as the samples from the DT.
I’ll be right back with ANOTHER post, so stay tuned!
Lauren
28 Responses for "Simple Little Things"
WOW I love that pink and black card, the piercing is so cool. The twill ribbon is my favorite too. -Molly B
Lauren, you definitely acheived what you were going for on the birthday bag. I think it’s just wonderful, and I know she will too! Man, with all these new releases my wish list is getting long!
Gorgeous Lauren! 😀 I love the turquoise and brown together so much. I’m sure this lucky little girl will be thrilled!! (I would be! 😉 )
Mission accomplished with the gift bag and wrap! You know she loved it! It was the perfect mix of girl and big girl – you know the double digits is so important! LOL!
Seriously, I remember turning 10! It was such a big deal to me (but not to my parents) and I vowed that I’d make it a big deal for my kids when they turned 10. I think I did a decent job making #10 a good one for my Alie.
The Vera Bradley was a stupendous gift! Equally as exciting was the dollar in the wallet – how thrilling and what a find!
Hope you make it thru the week in one piece!
I LOVE the colors you chose! The “so happy for you” card seems to have a bit of oriental influence as well…maybe it’s the cording on the card…it’s lovely. These are all super fab projects.
TFS,
Charmaine
I love that you used the gift as the inspiration for the wrapping and card! And the brown and kraft colors with the turquoise is stunning! I may have to use those colors on some of my cards today.
Super cool colors, Lauren! I love the layouts. I got my anniversary set a few weeks ago and am just now beginning to play with it. It’s a little intimidating to send in anything as there are such wonderful designers out there. I have to say though that I think of all the stamps I own (dont’ even ask how many!!) PTI are my favorite. So much versatility. TFS….I did find some acrylic candle blings on clearance (!) at Michael’s but no Coluzzle’s.
Ohhhhh…that bag and the card. Those look so expensive! Like something you would by at an expensive store. And those colors…are delicious together.
Way to go!
Hi, I love so much that oriental inspiration card! it’s sooo elegant!! Great job there!
kyky
Wowzers! I just love the turquoise and brown together! Thanks also for seperating the DT blogs by companies. I have no idea who belongs to who. My wallet definitely doesn’t like me now, what’s it going to do to me in the next couple of weeks? Not to mention my husband?
First one has a nice fresh feel, the second I love the coloring and the wrapped piece in the bg, and you matching card and bag are very pretty!
These are all fabulous Lauren… I know that I havent left many comments lately but I do look every day…
great as always lauren! I’ve been on a madhunt for that threading water punch! But none of my targets ever have it! I’ve even had my mom searching for it in another state! Argh!
Your cards are just beautiful, Lauren!
Gorgeous Lauren! I love the colours and your butterfly is to die for!
Everything looks as beautiful as ever!! Lovely samples, Lauren!!
Such stunning cards! Love the embellishments on all of them. Love how versatile the Anniversary Set is!
Love the colors you selected.
I LOVE what you did with the anniversary set! I haven’t inked mine yet. . .I better get busy! LOL
Oooh, I own a Java Blue Vera Bradley and am in love with those colors! Time to break out the paper and ink! Love your cards!
One of my favorite color combos…
pink and brown. Your Oriental Inspiration
card is Gorgeous…Beautiful colors and the
design is fabulous!! “Love those circles”
Love that new Border punch!!
What size was the large circle punch ?
My largest is 1 1/2 inch. (EK success)
Twill ribbon is perfect!!
Beautiful “Java Blue”
Great inspiration piece…so nicely Done!!!
The pattern and colors are stunning.
Your Bag and matching card are Beautiful!!
Glad to see a Butterfly 🙂
I have not had a chance to use the new SU
rub-ons yet…but have heard good feedback.
So sorry you had trouble with yours.
Thanks for a wonderful post..filled with inspiration 🙂
*Have a great weekend!!
Dee
Great cards. Wow thats a nice birthday present. 10 is a big deal to little girls. My daughter and I equally love Vera Bradley. Do you know they have matching flip flops & dog collars and leashes. I am thinking my dog Coco needs som VB going on lol.
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