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4.08.2010

Papertrey Ink :: Guest Designer

Hey Everyone! Thanks for stopping by today. If you came over from Nichole's blog, you've heard the great news!! I'll be Papertrey Ink's (PTI) Guest Designer for April and May. When Nichole first contacted me, I was floored and walked around with my jaw dropped for days. I am one of PTI's biggest fans and a loyal customer. Their products are very high quality, versatile, fun, and innovative. This is seriously a dream come true. Thank you, Nichole and to the PTI team for your everyday inspiration.

My PTI Favorites

Contest Details

Leave a comment on this post for your chance to win my favorites. Please limit to one comment per person. This contest will close at 7am EST, Saturday, April 10th. The winner will be announced by noon the same day on Papertrey's April Release Winners page. The winner will be responsible for contacting customer service within 30 days to claim their prize and provide their shipping information.

UPDATE: The contest is now closed.
Thanks for all of your supportive comments and warm welcome! :)

My Card

Selecting my favorites was a really difficult task because I like everything. So, when I finally narrowed down my list, I decided to challenge myself to create a card using all of my favorite PTI products that are up for grabs. While creating the card, I was not sure if I would be able to actually accomplish it, but with only one more stamp set to incorporate into the project, I made it work! So, here is my card using all of the PTI products that are up for grabs to win. The details and instructions are below.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Enjoy your weekend.

Instructions
  1. Trim kraft cardstock to 3.75" x 4.75", then stamp diamond background pattern with hawaiian shores ink. Ink edges and mat on 4.25" x 5.45" berry sorbet cardstock.
  2. Trim rustic cream cardstock block. Stamp sentiment and adhere to kraft cardstock.
  3. Trim ocean tides bitty dots patterned paper and die cut scallop edge, then ink edges and adhere to kraft cardstock.
  4. Trim rustic cream cardstock 1" strip, stamp text background with brown ink, and ink edges. Adhere to card front.
  5. Stamp leaves in ripe avocado ink, cut, then adhere to card front.
  6. Stamp flower in berry sorbet ink, cut, then adhere to card front.
  7. Stamp bird in berry sorbet ink, cut, then pop off card front. Add rhinestone for bird's eye.
  8. On berry sorbet cardstock strip, stamp "birthday" and pop off card front.
  9. With white gel pen, fill in diamond background pattern.
  10. Adhere berry sorbet cardstock to a rustic cream A2 card base. Ink the edges.
Tips & Tricks
  • For added dimension on leaves and flowers, adhere with a tacky glue on the inside and curl the paper upwards to make it pop up a bit.
  • If your sentiment will not fit on your cardstock block, consider breaking it up and stamping it on a contrast cardstock color and pop it up for dimension.
Supplies

Stamps :: PTI - background basics (diamonds), (text style I), giga guidelines, bird watching additions, life
Ink :: PTI - berry sorbet, ripe avocado, hawaiian shores; SU! - chocolate chip; Ranger - antique linen, tea dye; Uniball - signo broad white gel pen
Cardstock :: PTI - rustic cream, berry sorbet, kraft
Patterned Paper :: PTI - ocean tides bitty dots
Embellishments :: KaiserCraft - rhinestones
Tools :: PTI - medium scallop die; Cuttlebug

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TinaH said...

Welcome to the PTI group - your work is truly inspiring and I look forward to haunting your blog regularly. Thank you for sharing your talents with us, and I would love to win your offering!

mackbrad said...

Welcome to the PTI family. This is my first visit to your blog and it is really wonderful. Can't wait to see more of your creations!

Ellie said...

WOW am I the first to comment? Well I am happy to say that I have been checking your blog for a few mths and really get lots of inspiration. That last little video you had made about the goodies you bought made me run to my local Craft store and look for some of the products you had so I could play with :)

dpkennedy said...

What a wonderful addition to the PTI family you are! Your work is stunning and I am looking forward to seeing more!

Sue Lelli said...

Congrats and welcome to the PTI family! I have to say WOW! to the cards posted on Nichole's blog! Fabulous! Can't wait to see what else you come up with!

Sue in Grapevine said...

How fun! I already have your blog on my "must visit" list & will be doubly glad for even more PTI projects to see.

Liz Metcalf said...

Ashley, I love your cards. They give such an air of old world feminine frilliness. They are just beautiful! Welcome to PTI!

Unknown said...

Wow! I am so excited for you! what a dream come true and you truly deserve it! Your designs are fabulous and always inspirational! Have fun and congrats!

Cathy Weber said...

It is always so nice to discover a new blog to follow for a batch of new inspiration. I love the way you give such detailed insructions on how to recreate your beautiful cards. Looking forward to seeing more of your style!

Dawn said...

Welcome to the PTI Family! I actually checked out your blog briefly through somebody else's blog the other day, so it's really awesome I'm revisiting within a day or two! Love your spin on different things.

Colleen said...

I love your work and have had your blog bookmarked so that I can check out your work often. What a great compliment to be the guest designer for PTI! You are now with the cream of the crop! They design such wonderful stamps and their cards are always full of inspiration! Congratulations!

Purrfect Paper Creations said...

Congrats on being the PTI distinguished designer for April/May! I have stopped by your blog several times over the last few months and I just love your work, can't wait to see what you do next!

Congrats again!

Chris L.

Diane said...

I am so happy for you, Ashley! Your style is so refreshing and fun. I am amazed at your ability to combine so many stamp sets in such a BEAUTIFUL way!!! I can't wait to see what all you have for us in the near future!

Karen B. said...

Beautiful card as always, amazing that you incorporated all of the sets! Congratulations on your feature!

Emma said...

Beautiful card. Congrats on being a guest designer for Papertrey Ink.

Nicky Hsu said...

Congrats, Ashely. I am so happy for you. I can't imagine how amazing it feels when you get Nicole's phone call. Love your work and congrats again.
PS:I love PTI too.

Michele Kovack said...

Congrats on being a guest designer for PTI!!! How exciting! Your work is lovely....as is this card!

Unknown said...

What fabulous news! I've always thought you'd be a great addition to the PTI family of designers. In fact I think I even left a comment once to that effect. :) How exciting for you and all of your visitors - can't wait to see what you have in store for us!

Shay said...

I am so excited to see you as the Guest Designer for Papertrey Ink! What a perfect combination.

Paulina said...

Oh my goodness, Ashley! Congrats on being the guest designer at PTI!

BeverlyBL said...

Welcome to PTI. I can see why they picked you for their guest designer. Your cards are so pretty. I like all your lace. I'm adding you to my favorites.

AnnElise R. said...

Congratulations on the PTI gig! I've been following your blog for a while now and am so thrilled to see you at PTI now too!

Sandy said...

congratulations on being the new guest designer for PTI...your work is beautiful. I do enjoy watching your videos, too. Your voice and demeanor make me smile! I can't wait to see what you do as the guest designer!

LittleSurferGirl said...

Congratulations! I look forward to seeing your creations over the next months! You do beautiful work!
Amy

Melissa said...

Ashley, Congratulations! I found out about Embellish Magazine from another blog, but how fitting for you to be a guest designer for my new most favorite company! Your work is beautifully inspirational. Welcome and have tons of fun stamping and creating!

Smita said...

Congratulations Ashley. I've been a regular at your blog for a while now; and seeing your work I am always mesmerized! You truly deserve the best!

Mary said...

How exciting for all of us that you will be the new PTI guest designer--your work is lovely and so fun!!
Looking forward to many more of your beautiful creations! Congratulations!!

glitter girl said...

Hi Ashley! Congrats on joining the PTI team ~ this is my first time visiting your blog and I'm drooling over your creations! So inspiring. Can't wait to see more of your work over the next two months! =)

Unknown said...

I love your art! One of my favorites is the "enjoy the moment" I've had the red, ruffly checked ribbon for months and have been stumped to know what to do with it. Thanks for the inspiration!

Unknown said...

Congratulations! I've been following your blog for a while now. I love your work. Thanks for all the inspiration!

Kristin said...

Yay Ashley!!! So happy for you. I've been following you for quite some time and am ecstatic you'll be making goodies with PTI supplies! Tons of inspiration headed our way.

Leigh Ann Baird said...

Woo Hoo for you! I bet you are over the moon! Congrats and I have no doubt you will knock out socks off with your creations!

Ally said...

Congratulations Ashley! I knew it was coming, I've admired your style for a long time. Can't wait to see what you create!

Tiffany Ervin said...

What a wonderful design, so happy you were able to pull all of these stamps and colors together, congrats on your guest designing spot, how fun!

Laurel said...

Wow congrats to you so well deserved!

hanksmom said...

Hi Ashley-It was such a pleasure browsing through your blog. I love your cards. Congrats on being PTI Guest Designer. I'll be checking out your blog regularly from now on.

Maureen said...

congrats Ashley...although I already know of your amazing talent!! I'm a loyal follower :) I am so in love with your work and can't wait to see more of it with PTI :)

Michelle said...

What a gorgeous card! CONGRATS!!

Karen Mc said...

Congrats on joining the PTI family. Love your work!

Benjamin Ranch said...

Welcome to the PTI group..I'm enjoying my first (but not last) visit to your blog. I love paper crafting too!

Anne B said...

Congrats Ashley - that's wonderful news. Am a big fan of your work and have been stopping by your blog for a while now. Can't wait to see more inspiration :)

loukusa said...

Wow thats quite the prize package:) I love your card, such a mix of stamps but it pulls together so well!!

Michelle said...

Hooray!! So happy to see you as a guest PTI designer... I am long time follower of your blog & love to check in & see all of your creations :) Cant wait to see what fabulous PTI goodness you have coming up for us!!!

Anita said...

Congratulations on the great news! You are so talented...you so deserve this! I absolutely adore the gorgeous card that you are sharing with us today. Thanks for the chance to win! :)

Mariana said...

Congratulations! your card is gorgeous! I can't wait to see more!!

Sara said...

Congratulations Ashley! I love your blog! This is really exciting news and I am really happy for you. I can't wait to see what you will share on your blog over the next 2 months. Yay!!!

Call Me Crafty Al said...

Woohoo, congrats on the guest DT position - you were an excellent choice!!
Thanks for the chance to win your PTI faves. My birthday is the 11th and this would make a great and unexpected present. :)

Anonymous said...

Ash, I could NOT be more proud of you! What an honor for PTI to have you as a guest! :) Way to go!

Jennie C said...

You are such a busy and happy lady! I'm glad to see your style--it is really a match for my own and I love your instruction details.

Jennie C

pattylt said...

Oh, Ashley! I am so thrilled to see you selected as Guest Designer on PTI. It comes as no surprise to me since I have always known that you and PTI would link up. I have subscribed to your blog for a while and just love your creativity and color selection and am thrilled that I will see even more of your work as part of the PTI family. Congratulations... it is well deserved. Welcome!

Emily said...

Hi Ashley! I always recognize your name and work in the mags. So happy you've joined with PTI, and what great FAVORITES you have. (They might ALL already be on my wishlist!)

Anonymous said...

Yay! I'm looking forward to more PTI inspiration from your wonderful designs. Have a great day! Heather

msfitzie said...

CONGRATS!!! Have fun and I'm excited to see what you create. PTI has the best ever products and it is on my list of "must buy". I have just recently found your blog and I will become a regular for sure.

Mary C. said...

Congratulations on your PTI guest designership! This is my first time v isiting your blog and I immediately added you to my favorite stamping sites for easy future stalking! Thanks for sharing so much information regarding how you make each card. Have fun with PTI!

i'm with the band said...

Congrats Ashley! Your cards are gorgeous!

Michelle Woerner said...

Yahooo! Congrats Ashley! You do amazing things with PTI stuff and I can't wait to see what you do with these next 2 releases! LOVE your card. Love the sentiment on different blocks -brilliant! Hugs,

Carol said...

Congrats & welcome to PTI...I actually 'discovered' your site a few weeks ago and love your work! You are one creative lady!

quilter said...

Congratulations on being choses to work with some special stamps, colors and a great team at PTI. I hope you will have an exciting two months. I love your cards on Nicole's blog. Blessings

Nancy said...

Ashley what fun it's going to be to have you as the PTI guest designer for 2 months! I love your style and your blog is so inspirational! All the best to you.

Susan said...

Congratulations Ashley! I love your cards! I'm a lurker...but I sure do enjoy your artwork! Well deserved guest designer position!!!!!

Rebecca Keppel said...

Your designs are absolutely stunning. I am new to your blog but I am follower from here on out for sure :)Rebecca Keppel

Carly said...

Congrats girl!! Your cards totally rock!

basicstamper said...

Congrats Ashley on being PTI Guest Designer. I love that you were able to incorporate everything on one beautiful card!

Unknown said...

Congrats!!! Welcome to PTI!
I wish I would have found your blog sooner...you have terrific talent!

Lee said...

Congratulations! I have always admired your beautiful creations. So glad we'll be seeing more from you with PTI.

Jamie said...

Congrats and welcome! I love your work, it is fantastic!

Mary said...

Congratulations! I love your blog and look forward to creative inspiration from it daily!

Ngan R. said...

Many congratulations Ashley! I look forward to seeing all your creations as a PTI guest designer. Your work is amazing--thanks for sharing your craft.

Lindzie said...

I think that it is awesome that you have joined the PTI team! I wish you the best! It's nice to see some east coast representing! :)

claudia shadler said...

Oh my goodness Ashley! this is soooo awesome, how cool to be a guest designer at PTI, woohoo! yer cards are always an inspiration to me! I luv the card, luv the birdies! hee, the colors are soo awesome!

Hugs and Congrats
Clouds :D

Jessrose21 said...

Your card is awesome! Congratulations on your new position at PTI. I'm a fan of your feminine, shabby style and look forward to seeing what you make this month!

JuliaW said...

Hi Ashley! I'm so glad Nichole chose you as a guest designer because I love, love, love your style! I'm so glad to have found a new source of inspiration.

Unknown said...

Awesome for you!! and us...we get to see some amazing inspiration from one talented Ashley!! I love your work and am so excited for your PTI adventure! AND...you have some great favorites! (I'm keeping my fingers crossed!)

~kelly marie~ said...

Oh my goodness!! I am so happy for you!!! Congratulations!!!! I can't wait to see your projects!

Marinette-Scraptherapie said...

tes cartes sont superbes, bienvenue au sein de l'équipe créative de PapertreyInk, j'ai hâte de voir tes prochaines créations

Lacey said...

Wow! I am impressed that you can use the same color many times on a card and make it look so dynamic! Welcome to PTI :)

mommaladystamper said...

Welome as the Guest Designer for the next 2 months. I have followed your work for quite awhile now. Your card is gorgeous and I look forward to seeing more in the coming days. It has been a joy following you on FB seeing all of your inspiring creations. Alice Roushia

Anonymous said...

Great to see that you are joining the PTI crew. I love your blog and check it daily. Looking forward to see what you do with this months release. Cheers :)

Debbie said...

your cards are beautiful..Can't wait to see what eles you have in store for us.

Anna said...

congratulations on your guest spot! i love your card - such a cute little birdie!

Lori W said...

Enjoyed reading your ideas on design and your bio and your blog is great. Good tips and plenty of inspiriation.

Kevin Renz said...

Beautiful card Ashley. Love your choices.

-Susan- said...

Ashley, Loved your card creations and really looking forward to see what more you do with Papertrey Ink products. You will be a wonderful addition to all who are on staff there!

Kristy said...

Your blog is beautiful! You are one very talented, creative woman. I look forward to seeing more of your PTI designs!

Unknown said...

I love your blog and your talent. Truly amazing! So glad I got a chance to see it! Can't wait for more. :)

eva said...

it's my first time to your blog. your work is beautiful. i really do like how you provide instructions on creating your cards. can't wait to see more of your work as a PTI guest designer.

Teresa W. said...

Welcome to the PTI family. I just love the birthday wish card you made and you have my absolutely favorite stamp sets. Congratulations!!! Looking forward to see more of your beautiful creations.

Wida said...

Wow...thanks for the chance to win. You have some really pretty card and are quite talented

pink lady said...

Congratulations on joining the PTI family you lucky thing! I can't wait to see some of the fab projects you come up with. I think you work is an inspiration x

JanC said...

Hi Ashley! I've been enjoying a browse of your blog & look forward to seeing more of your Papertrey creations - and well done on managing a card containing ALL your favourite PTI bits!

Barbara said...

Congradulations on being the guest designer. You have many beautiful creations!

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your new gig at PTI! This is my first visit to your blog and I love your style; looking forward to continuing to check out your creations. Your PTI favorites selection is great. I have been able to purchase only a few of the PTI products – so I really, really hope I win your blog candy!
~Carolyn Miller

Jane said...

Welcome to the PTI family! I love their products and I love what you've done with them. I look forward to seeing more of your work!

LeilaniK said...

What a treat for us! Your creations are breath-taking. I look forward to seeing more of you work with the PTI team. How exciting!

Andrea said...

All of your cards are so amazing@ Truly works of art! Thank you for sharing them!

Sandy V said...

I am looking forward to seeing more of your work with PTI stamps. Congrats on being a guest designer!

Sabrina said...

My daughter and I check out your site nearly every day. You have such wonderful ideas and do such beautiful work. Congratulations!!! I'm not surprised. I love PTI too and love the items chosen for the give-a-way. Enjoy your time with PTI.

Unknown said...

Congratulations, Ashley! I was just waiting for you to join the PTI gang. I've been loving your work since January and I already consider you a PTI go-to gal. I hope this means you'll be making even more cards with those beautiful stamps 'n' stuff. Thanks for allllll the gorgeous inspiration!

Cindy said...

Congratulations Ashley. Your cards are beautiful.

jen said...

Congrats on your feature- I love your favorites too! And I'm so impressed you incorporated them ALL!! :)

ctemommy said...

Ashley, welcome to PTI! Your work is just so beautiful :) Can't wait to see what you have in store for us!

Wendy said...

Congrats on the guest designer position, Ashley! I've always enjoyed your work when I've seen it around the net, now I've found your blog I can enjoy it all the time! Adding to my google reader right now. Can't wait to see all your PTI creations over the next couple of months!

Brandy said...

Super cute card! Love your favorite too! Congrats on th DT guest spot!

Heather P. said...

*GASP* Oh, Ash!! I am soooooooooooo happy for you!! CONGRATULATIONS!! You are going to be such an asset to the team!

Hot Wheels and Glue Guns said...

Hello! It has been such a pleasure to be introduced to you blog. Your card is so fun!!!

Thanks for the chance to win some PTI goodies!

Rachel Witthaus said...

I am definitely falling in love with PTI. Your cards are just gorgeous - congrats on the DT gig.

Robbin said...

Congratulations!! I am really looking forward to your creative inspiration!!

nancy said...

My first trip to your blog was for the JustRite blog hop a couple of weeks ago and I stayed a visited for quite a while, even watched the video of your proposal. After seeing your work, I'm not at all surprised that Nichole asked you to be PTI's guest designer. Besides the fact that you use a lot of PTI's products, your creations are thoughtful, colorful and inspirational. Have fun!

Stef Perry said...

Ashley, I have been visiting your blog for a while, so I was very pleased to see you become part of the PTI team!! Congratulations!! Your creations are always exquisite, plus they have a freshness that encapsulate the latest trends, a very unique style that I really, really love.

Avital said...

Welcome to the PTI family, I was expecting that to happen :) Well deserved!

Wendy said...

Welcome to the team :). Thanks so much for the beautiful inspiration and a chance to win fabulous PTI products!

slbt17 said...

beautiful! love the card,
thanks for the Tips & Tricks!
Sandra

Linda Beeson said...

I love your good news! I will be on the lookout for what you create because I love ideas for using PaperTrey stamps. This card is wonderful and I would have a terrible time picking my favs!

Ashley said...

Hi Ashley! I stumbled on your blog a few days ago and my jaw dropped when I saw all your beautiful cards! I look forward to see what other lovelies you create!

Teri Terrific said...

Congratulations! I love the colors and design of your card. Being new to PTI, I'm looking forward to seeing more of your creations.

Cassandra said...

A perfect fit, you and PTI. I have been admiring your work for sometime now as your style is unique and dynamic. Congratulations on your latest accomplishment.

Eva said...

Oh, Ashley...huge CONGRATULATIONS to you!!! I am so excited for you and this is so well deserved, your card is amazing and I can't wait to see what gorgeous creations you will come up with the fabulous PTI stamps...love your favorites by the way! Hugs...

Kathy V. said...

Well hello and welcome! Your work is really wonderful. Can't wait to see what you do with all the PTI goodness. Hope you enjoy your stay.

Anonymous said...

Wow... you make the most beautiful cards!! What better place to be a guest designer for than Papertrey! Congrats and welcome to the PTI family!

Kate said...

Welcome to PTI. I can't wait to seem more of your projects. They are so nice. I love the fresh look to it.

Hanne said...

Congratulations Ashley! I have been following your work a long time!

I'd love to see your work as a guest designer!

Jean Marie said...

Welcome to PTI. Love your designs. Look forward to seeing more of them. Thanks for the chance to win some great PTI stuff.
JeanMarie

Colleen said...

Congrats, Ashley! I'm so happy for you. What an awesome opportunity for you to showcase your wonderful artistic talent.
Hugs,
Colleen

Maeghan M. said...

Congrats on all the PTI goodness!!! I just got my first set and am already in love!!!

Barbara B said...

Congratulations for a PTI Guest Designer. Your cards are really beautiful! I really like the ones with a shabby chic feel. I am looking forward to more of your designs with PTI.

Gayatri said...

Congrats and welcome to PTI. So glad to see new inspirations. Your work is gorgeous and I love your instructions and tips and tricks. Can't wait to see what you come up with the new PTI products for this month.

Unknown said...

Wow! So happy you and Nicole connected at CHA! We that love PTI so very much are lucky to have you with us the next two months. Woohoo and welcome! You are One ubber Talented lady!

Rebekah said...

congrats!!!look forward to your designs with some of the best stamps in the industry!

Amber said...

Congrats Ashley! PTI is just amazing and I'm so excited to see you as their Guest Designer...your creations are darling!
Hugs
Amber

jeneaevan said...

Beautiful cards, can't wait to see more! Congratulations!!

Janette said...

Welcome! I am excited to see more of your work.

Hannah said...

I'm not surprised at all! You are amazing.

Beautiful Card. Love PTI!

Linda w said...

Congratulations on being the guest designer for PTI. I know your stay will inspire so many. The card you created is beautiful. I look forward to seeing all of the other creations you will share with everyone.

stamp on...

Waipahu CBDO dba Waipahu Community Coalition said...

Welcome to PTI- I can see why you were picked! Awesome creations, I love the vintage and elegant feel to your designs! TFS and I can't wait to see more!

Eveline said...

Hi Ashley, I dropped by through Nichole's blog. PTI is a favorite brand of mine but hard (expensive shipping costs) to come by. The stamps are marvellous and I adore their colors.
Your cards are beautiful, all of them. I'll put your blog with my favorites. Thanks for the chance to win some lovely candy.
Eveline.

Lou Spiden said...

WOW glad I found your blog via PTI! Beautiful :)

Stacey Schafer said...

congrats, Ashley! love your work and am looking forward to your inspirational samples over the next two months at PTI:)

Rebecca Ednie said...

I am excited to see what you bring to PTI over the next two months. Congrats on an amazing achievement!

Shawn Klinkner said...

Welcome Ashley! Your work is amazing, creative and very inspiring. I can't wait to see more of it! Thanks for the super fun give-away too. :)
Dana K.

Melissa said...

Such a beautiful card Ashley and I'm so tickled your joining us for a while...I've always loved your amazing work!
Melis

jkstiles77 said...

Congratulations, Ashley! I have been following your blog for quite some time, and your work is truly inspirational! You present everything so professionally ... love the explicit instructions for everything you create. Look forward to seeing more of your work.

Jessica said...

What a gorgeous card! I just love all the texture you created with the patterns and fussy-cut embellishments.

Congrats on being a guest designer at PTI, you definitely deserve it. I can't wait to see more of your work!

Michelle Mabry said...

congratulations! I love your style and your cards are beautiful

Cass said...

Congrats on your guest DT position! Love your creations. :)

pei fang said...

Wow, found another talented crafter! Can't wait to c what you have in stored!

Jo said...

Congratulations Ashley. You certainly kept that very quiet. I'm a fan but don't comment very often. Sorry about that.

Anyway, I look forward to seeing your creations as Guest Desinger at PTI.

Kayla said...

Your works are great, i'm so glad to see them! It's great that you are Papetrey Ink designer, cause I could find your page.

Becs Attwood said...

Congrats on the Guest Designer honour - one you are totally worthy of. Looking forward to seeing what you create with the new PTI goodies!

Heather said...

Can't wait to see all of your project over the next few weeks! Your work is amazing so far!!

Brenda said...

Wow! Awesome creativity. Congrads on your recogniton. Thanks.

9crafty11 said...

Wow..I have just discovered you from PTI blog, & just love your style & the use of color is fantastic. I have become a follower!

esther said...

congratulations! this is the first time i've ventured to your blog but i look forward to seeing more of your creations! i love how your style is soft and vintage yet contemporary at the same time.

Mrs. Tamashiro said...

Congratulations! I love your cards. They are simply gorgeous!

Gabriele said...

I found your blob via the caardvarks blog... and I am absolutely thrilled!

I love your works... could spend hours looking at them. And would like to send you tons of thank yous for your tips and tricks... that`s sooo helpful :)

I love this card... birds are my favourite topic at the moment (although I do not have enough time to show it on my blog...)
I love text-backgrounds, resp. parts on cards... and the colors are so beautiful!

Thanks so much for sharing, I`ll definitely be here more often in future!

Melissa Sauls said...

Huge congratulations on the guest stint!! Absolutely not news to me...You are a PERFECT fit with Papertrey and I always thoroughly enjoy seeing what you do with their products. Looking forward to seeing more!

Amanda said...

Welcome to the world of PTI. I love everything you make. I've been a follower of your blog for months.

Sandy said...

Welcome! So glad I found your blog via PTI. I will be adding it to my google reader immediately. I love the dimension on your cards. I couldn't have picked a better prize if I had chosen the stamps myself. They are my favorites too.

LindaR said...

I'm so excited to see you working with PTI, I love your cards!

susy said...

Congrats, you must be so excited.

Rustyhammer said...

Congratulations on being the latest guest designer. I love how you have created texture and depth on your cards - beautiful! Some great 'favourites' too! Look forward to seeing more of your work.

Els said...

Congratulations, Ashley!! Your card looks amazing! I've been a fan for quite some time now! I'm so very happy for you!

Sofia ;) said...

Welcome to the PTI group. It's my first time on your blog and it's great...
Thanks for the inspiration!!

Isabelle P. said...

Félicitations ! Ce que vous faites est splendide et vous méritez bien cet honneur !

Sharon Basel said...

Welcome to PTI - you are very talented and a great addition to many other talented women at PTI.

Roula said...

Your work is truly inspiring!!! Welcome!!!

Unknown said...

Wow....that's BRLLIANT news!!! Congrats!!
All your cards are just GORGEOUS!

Clark's Blog said...

What a great challenge to set yourself - and One I'm sure I'd fail miserably at ! Your work is lovely - i've bookmarked you for future reference! I'm looking forward to seeing all the goodies you bring to the PTI - it's going to be fun having you on board ! XX

Huguenot Girl said...

Congratulations on becoming a PTI Guest Designer! I have been following your work for a few months now - you so deserve this! I just love the card that you have made for this post. I can't believe that you managed to use all 7 items so effortlessly, without the car looking over the top. Simply gorgeous!

anat15 said...

WOW!!! B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l card!
Congratulations.

Unknown said...

Congratulations on the guest designer! I can't wait to see what you add to the Papertrey family... Papertrey is AMAZING, and I already love your work!

May said...

Wow, what a gorgeous blog! Can't believe I've missed this before. But now I have a lot of catching up to do on rainy days and a new bookmark in my favourites.

Lisa said...

Hi Ashley and Congratulations on becoming a guest designer for PTI!!! That would be my dream come true and I can understand why your jaw dropped :) I definitely agree about the quality of PTI products. Lately I can't stop ordering buttons, stamps, ribbon and paper from them!!! I am having waaaayyy too much fun! I absolutely love your cards and your style!! I visit your blog daily and get such inspiration from ALL of your cards! Enjoy your guest designer spot, you deserve it!!!

Joy said...

Oh I am so happy for you Ashley, WOW! what a fabulous thing to happen. You are so deserving of this, you are very talented and inspiring person, and I love all of your creations.

Hugs to you.

Joy

Amy said...

Welcome to the PTI family! Love the cards - I've just added you to my Google Reader, can't wait to see what you design!

Anonymous said...

I've just had a look around your blog. How have I not seen your wrok before? I must have been living under a rock. Your work is devine. Can't wait to see what you create.

Monique said...

So glad your guestdesigner at PTI,otherwise wouldn't have found your blog. I love your creations, going to visit your blog often!
Thanks for the inspiration!

StacyC said...

Congrats Ashley... What an awesome opportunity.. Love your fave picks.. The card you designed with them came out great... Loving the color... Can't wait to see all you have in store for us this month....

Kimberly White said...

I love your cards Ashley. I only wish I could make them as easily as you can. You are blessed. I'd love to win your favorites. Thanks.

Agnieszka said...

Congrats on being the new guest designer for PTI! So well deserved! I am so happy for you, Ashley! Can't wait to see more of your new creations! Hugs.Aga

Unknown said...

Hi there! congratulations on your design slot and I KNOW I am going to LOVE your cards from what I've seen so far! Just gor-juss! PTI - yep, pretty fantastic too! What a fabulous selection - I wouldn't have known what to limit my choices to. Thanks for the chance of a givaway and HAVE FUN over the next few weeks :-)

Char Dobson said...

Congrats and welcome to PTI! Your cards look gorgeous, and I look forward to seeing many more of them.

Tee said...

Its great to see your work...there is no doubt in my mind why you were on the PTI blog. Your work is fabulous!!
God bless

Tejal

BojaMoja said...

Congratiolations!!!!

Your work is really stunning and it's right for you to be guest designer :)

I just love PTI stamps, but I don't have any, because the post rates for my country are so high :((

Warm greetings from Slovenia :)

Julie R. said...

Hi Ashley! What a great combo! One of my favorite bloggers and one of my favorite stamp companies, PTI!! Can't wait to see your designs!! Really fun, too, to see your PTI favorites!

Ann said...

I found your blog through your post PTI release party on Youtube Ashley - just a week or so ago! So I'm really delighted to hear your brilliant news. ALL your cards are so beautiful its no wonder Nichole picked you out. Congratulations!

J said...

Okay, so I just spent an hour admiring your work on your blog! I enjoy finding new blogs, especially one's like yours! Your work is amazing and inspiring. Congratulations on being PTI's guest designer.
P.S. I like your videos too (where you share the goodies you purchase)!

Pam Palmer said...

Great to see your work on the PTI Team - love the use of fabric, ribbon and doilies, as well (of course!) as stamps! I remember having one stamp - then another - and another, amazing how many sets can be brought together to make one terrific card. And handmade cards are always appreciated much more, I think.
Looking forward to seeing more of your work and following your blog!
Pam Palmer, Canberra, Australia

Karen said...

wow what great cards and fab blog. Look forward to seeing more of your great work, totally inspiring.

Artyjen said...

I'm glad Nicole chose you! Lovely designs and I'll make a point of coming back! :) Would be fantastic to win as shipping costs to England are a bit too expensive for me :( but I'm a great fan anyway :)
xoxo

Jameela said...

Love your cards, love how you have the clean n crisp style, as well as the vintage!!!
Hope you continuew with the Tips and Tricks...espcially for gals like me :D...
Looking forward to more creation with PTI :)

Nancy Jensen said...

I love your card and am enjoying your other amazing projects! I'm so happy to find your blog. :)

valthecraftygal said...

Im so glad Nicole featured you! I love your talent and style-Kudos to you!

Kim Wilson said...

This is too cool Ashley! I read your blog constantly in my reader and you are an amazing card maker and send me so much inspiration via email ha ha!

Carole Pillon said...

Hello Ashley,

This distinction is really really deserved as your atwork is always beautiful and inspiring.

Welcome here at PTI, you are at the good place.

Have a good day,
Carole

yabb2u said...

Great to meet you Ashley. Congrats on your PTI Guest Designer Appointment I am insanely jealous lol! Just been for a look see at through your blog..I love your style...you did an awesome job on creating a card from your favourites...It is beautiful!

Leanne Oxley said...

One of the best things about PTI is the constant flood of inspiration! I can't wait to see what your projects. Thanks for sharing your passion.

Heidi said...

Congratulations Ashley! Your cards are always beautiful!!

Kirsty @ Quirky Card Designs said...

Hi Ashley, welcome to the PTI family, from what i've seen on your blog you'll fit right in!!
Gotta give you praise for the aount of inspiration on your blog, you really have mastered these sets! Can't wait to see more!!

k.b. said...

Beautiful cards :)

Karyn Schultz said...

Hi Ashley, welcome to PTI! what amazing creations you have to inspire. I love how you include instructions, tips and supplies listed for your cards!

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