My PTI Favorites
Contest DetailsLeave 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! :)
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
- 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.
- Trim rustic cream cardstock block. Stamp sentiment and adhere to kraft cardstock.
- Trim ocean tides bitty dots patterned paper and die cut scallop edge, then ink edges and adhere to kraft cardstock.
- Trim rustic cream cardstock 1" strip, stamp text background with brown ink, and ink edges. Adhere to card front.
- Stamp leaves in ripe avocado ink, cut, then adhere to card front.
- Stamp flower in berry sorbet ink, cut, then adhere to card front.
- Stamp bird in berry sorbet ink, cut, then pop off card front. Add rhinestone for bird's eye.
- On berry sorbet cardstock strip, stamp "birthday" and pop off card front.
- With white gel pen, fill in diamond background pattern.
- Adhere berry sorbet cardstock to a rustic cream A2 card base. Ink the edges.
- 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.
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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1,101 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 1001 – 1101 of 1101Lovely cards and lovely blog. I look forward to seeing what you create for your PTI.
Love your work, Ashley...I am definitely inspired by all of your tips and tricks! Your work definitely has a "signature" look about it that I love.
I've been a fan of your work, but I had no idea you lived in NoVA. We could be neighbors :) I live in Lorton... right off of Rt 1. We moved here a year ago, so it's not quite "home" yet.
Congrats on joining PTI. You are a great fit.
I am really happy to hear you will be working with Papertrey. I have been following your blog for a while now. My sister just moved to Clarksville, TN and through their scrap store I have just recently been introduced to Papertrey stamps. I am in love!! I can't wait to see what the future holds.
Welcome to the PTI family. It will be a honor to check out all of your fabulous creative cards this month.
I love your work and I love PTI! Can't wait to see what you come up with over the next two months! :)
I am so happy that through PI I've had the chance to see you wonderful work!
congratulations! can't wait to see your creations
I just found your blog a few weeks ago, but it's quickly become my favorite. You're a card-making wizard/genius, and I can't wait to see what you do with Papertrey. Congratulations on getting the gig!
Your talent is amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Becky T
WOW your work is amazing! and I love your favorites!
Wow! I loooove your work! Everything is so beautiful!
Garsh, you have some amazing work!!
Love your cards! They are so gorgeous! I definitely got some ideas from you. :)
Thanks for the chance to win in the contest too!
congratulations on being PTI guest designer. Loved the cards!
Congratulations! What a well deserved honor! I love your work and enjoy reading your blog!
Hi Ashley!
I am such a fan! Happy to see that you are designing for PTI for a while. . . .congratulations!
Congratulations! Your work is amazing! I can't wait to see what new projects there is to come!!
Welcome to PI. What a talent you are. I love the classic simplicity of your cards. Your website is wonderful. Thank you for giving specific instructions for your cards for those of us who need a little help in that area. You have now been bookmarked as a "go to" site each day.
Wow, there are a lot of comments so I'm sure I won't win, but I did want to tell you that I really like the cards I'm seeing on your blog with the doilies. I'm anxious to peruse your blog more to see more of your creative talent. I love the Papertrey design team and their amazing cards and the great stamp sets they have designed. Congratulations! It will be fun to see what you have to share as well.
eNJOYED YOUR BLOG, ADDED YOU TO MY FAVORITES! wELCOME TO pti!
Welcome to PTI - with your amazing talent you will fit right in! I have enjoyed looking at your wonderful work on your blog and am looking forward to what you create with the wonderful PTI products I enjoy so much!
Karen U
Congratulations Ashley! I have been an admirer of your blog for a while now. What a great honor and it is well deserved!
Ashley, I am so very happy for you. I discovered your blog a while back and have been watching your growing success and it couldn't have happened to a more deserving person. Can't wait to see what you create with PTI.
I LOVE looking at your crafts. Simply BEAUTIFUL! And congratulations for becoming Guest Designer for PTI...how exciting!!
Sooooooooo happy to find your blog through Nichole ~ you are amazingly talented and I love your work. I look forward to seeing a lot more of it... welcome to the PTI crew !!!!
Congratulations, Ashley. Your cards are beautiful. Thank you for including the recipes.
Wow!! Ashley your work is just beautiful!! I cannot wait to see more.
I really the choices you made for your giveaway...and the card is wonderful! Thanks for adding the tips and tricks section, too.
your work is amazing. i will check back ofter for sure.
Ashley, Congrats on joining the PTI team! Your creations are beautiful!
Congratulations, Ashley!! Your style and PTI are a perfect match! Your work is so beautiful... PTI is soooo lucky to have you as a guest DT!!
This is my first introduction to your work. I LOVE what I'm seeing.
Welcome.
Teresa Blue
WOW! Such a huge honor to be a GDT for PTI! So happy for you! LOVE your style! Congrats! Cannot wait to see what you create!
Can't wait to see what you'll do with the new PTI goodies over the next couple of months.
I have always loved your style. I am excited to see your beautiful work with PTI.
Enjoy your guest appearance!
Your cards are GORGEOUS! I love how soft they are. The details are amazing and add so much! How exciting to be a guest designer!!
I have always loved your style. I am excited to see your beautiful work with PTI.
Enjoy your guest appearance!
Congratulations Ashley. Another gem added to the PTI DT! Your cards are gorgeous. Looking forward to seeing your future creations too.
Welcome to the PTI family. Your work is so inspiring. I must poke around now on your blog!
Glad to make your acquaintance! LOVE your ideas...and appreciate so much your instructions!!!
:)
WOW Ashley! So glad to have found your blog-PT is lucky to have you for the next couple of months! TY for the inspiration :) (BTW- I love your list of faves-the polka dot paper is one of my faves too! :) )
Looking forward to seeing your PTI guest work!
Congrats Ashley! I enjoyed visiting your blog a few days ago when you were featured in Lisa's challenge. You do amazing work!
Congratulations on your PTI assignment! You make beautiful cards!
I was wondering if you'd be willing to share how you put together your photo collages... Is it a program?
Thanks!
Wonderful card Ashley! I love your style.
Congrats...love your beautiful stuff you create : )
I have following your work for so long now. How exciting to have you as the DGD!!! Yeah for You!!!! Ashley and PTI = a match made in heaven
Oh, I can't wait to explore your blog. Cute stuff.
Congratulations!! What a great asset to PTI you will be - so looking forward to your time there. Love your idea of using all your favorites on one card! That would be a great challenge, wouldn't it?
Wow congratulations, such exciting news! Fun way to include all your favorites on one card!
your cards are stunning!! thank you for sharing!!
I had the pleasure of coming across your blog a few weeks ago and I must say that I love your creations. I couldn't think of a better guest designer. Congrats!
Congrats, Ashley. I love your stuff- your card using all your fave Papertrey sets is stunning!
Definitly will be stopping by to see more of your stuff in the future.
wow, your cards are amazing! love the instructions! thanks for sharing!
Girl, you sure have alot of comments here. I am so happy to see you as a guest designer for PTI. I love your style and I love PTI. Great combination. :)
Congrats to you!
Congratulations Ashley for being part of the PTI team! I absolutely adore your style and your use of colors. You are definitely an inspiration to me!
Welcome Ashley, can't wait to see more of your work - cause what I've seen so far is really great.
Beautiful cards! I can't wait to see everything you do in the upcoming months! Congrats!
Your cards are so full of texture and detail! (You photograph them well, too.) I'll look forward to seeing more of your beautiful work on Papertry this month.
WOW ashley. This is the first time I visit your blog and I am speechless.
It's just jaw-dropping beautiful!
I definitely see lots os inspiration here.
Congratulations and can't wait to see what u create with PTI!
Love your work!!! Looking forward to seeing you projects as a guest DT member - how exciting! Congratulations! Thanks so much for the chance to win :)
Hi Ashley,
I have been a member of your blog since the beginning. Splitcoast alumni and now Papertrey family... well-deserved honor for two of my favorite sites! Your designs are fresh and creative and I am extremely proud of you. Good luck in all your endeavors!!
I'm glad i've found your blog- it's amazing. I like your work. Thanks for the chance to win.
What are you talking about?! My jaw dropped when I saw your designs. All gorgeous work and the package you picked is stunning!!! Congrats on this PTI honor, you deserve it!
Wow! I am so excited for you! I'm now a subscriber and adore ALL your creations ... so classy.
xo, Marian
www.StudioMbyMarian.blogspot.com)
Great designs - thanks for sharing.
Welcome to PTI! After what I've seen thus far, I'm definitely looking forward to seeing more of your work.
What exciting news...I've recently become a papertrey ink customer and when I researched the company, your haul video on youtube swayed me.
SonyaC
Ashley,
Congratulations on landing a PTI guest designer assignment. I love your style and use of color.
Diane M
aka detour3
I love your cards, can't wait to see everything to come!!
You super lucky girl you!! Love your card and your picks. I know you will do PTI proud! Your work is gorgeous.
I have been following ur blog for a while now and I was THRILLED when I saw Nichole's post, a well deserving thing, your cards make me think outside the box, awesome job!
Congrats! I can't wait to see all of your creations :)
WOW what beautiful work! Congrats on being PTI's Distinguished Guest Designer, welcome!
Debbie M
so well deserved! Congratulations, Ashley! can't wait to see what you make for the next two months!
Hello Ashley, Welcome to the PTI family. This is my first visit to your blog and I really enjoy it. Your cards are really beautiful, unique and inspiring. Can't wait to see more of your creations!
Congratulations Ashley! Your creations are gorgeous.
Congratulations on the PaperTreyInk gig!!! I am not surprised in the least - I have admired your beautiful work for a while now and am enjoying the Embellish e-zine as well - and your style fits in perfectly with the talent at PTI!!! Can't wait to see what you come up with for us in the next couple months. Have a great time!
Ashley - Congratulations on a well-deserved honor! You are inspiration to me - thank you for your contribution to the wonderful art of stamping!
Congrats Ashley! Your cards are very pretty!
I love nature themes so this one with a bird and leaves is right up my alley. I like the combo of patterned papers and the way you popped up part of your sentiment.
Congrats on being chosed to be a guest designer on PTI.
Welcome to Papertrey. Love your work.
Just getting a quick comment in before close of the contest. Congrats Ashley, your work is lovely! Greetings from South Australia
LOVE all of your creations and welcome to the wonderful world of PTI!!!!
Hi Ashley, I saw your cards on PTI and had to subscribe to your blog. I love your style and your blog its fantastic (love the tips and tricks section) - so glad your joining PTI and I can't wait to see more of your work. x
Welcome!
Congrats on being able to work with PTI for the next 2 months. Your projects are great! Can't wait to see more from you.
Just wanted you to know I keep coming back to look at your work!! Just lovely!
Guest Designer...Congratulations! Your personality that Nicole described so well really does show in your art. I am so happy you are here and I love your blog and have a new one to read every morning. Thank you!
Those samples make me itch to get in my craft room and create. Thanks for sharing!
QP
Welcome to the PTI family! So excited to see what you have in store for us.
Charmaine
Congratulations!! As you know, I follow your blog religiously. I am so happy that you get to be a guest designer, couldn't happen to a nicer person!!
congratulations! I love your favorites and your card is just fabulous! I would be floored too if I won your package! :)
~Kendra
Congrats Ash. Always an inspiration. HCJC.
Hallo,
congratulations to be a member of the PTI family.
Love the designs.
Conny
P.S. I have an address in the USA, if I would be the luckky winner of this great prize
Hi Ashley, love your cards, they give me lot of inspiration!
kliolessya at yahoo dot com
Congrats on being PTI's Guest Designer. I love your work. You have a great eye for detail. Can't wait to see your projects for PTI.
Just saw you featured on the PTI blog, congratulations!! Your cards are amazing!!
I know I'm too late for the contest, but I have been admiring your work for such a long time, Ashley! It came as no surprise to me to see your name come up as a PTI Distinguished Guest Designer. I can't wait to see what you'll come up with!
A huge congrats, Ashley! Looking forward to the next two months!
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