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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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Maureen Merritt said...

Congrats Ashley!!! I'm not surprised that Nichole chose you! Your talent is endless :)

Fern said...

Oh my! Ashley, you should not be surprised at being picked to be PTI's distinguished guest designer. I always appreciate the inspiration your cards give to me! All the best!
www.papercandybyfern@gmail.com

tippytaco2004 said...

I find your work so energizing! I don't think I've ever came across a blog that was so instructive and with so many ideas,tips.I will diffiniatly be stopping back to see your latest ideas. Connie

Melissa R. said...

Love your cards...Have fun designing with the PTI crew! Enjoy!

Unknown said...

Nice blog, will have to come back and look around a little more sometime. Congrats on being a PTI guest designer!

Anonymous said...

A big congratulations!! I love to see your work. This card, today, is beautiful.

momelisse said...

I stop by often so I'm not surprised... Congratulations! Should have let you know sooner how much I appreciate the card instructions you give - especially the size of various elements... easier to CASE and an education in an elegant yet clean and simple style. Thanks for all the inspiration!

maryanne said...

Welcome! Your work is beautiful, thanks for sharing your creations. maryanne

Unknown said...

Ashley,

Your work is absolutely gorgeous and amazing!!Welcome to the PTI Designer team, I love their stamps and various products! Can't wait to see more!

itsallrosi said...

wow, so happy for you! love your PTI faves and the card you made with them!

Sarah said...

Welcome, Ashley! Like many others, I'm sure, I have been noticing...and loving...your designs for quite awhile. Congrats on the well-deserved recognition! I must say I am pretty amazed by the beautiful card you pulled together using your favorite PTI products. Nicely done! Thanks for the chance to win the awesome prize package. I look forward to seeing more of your creative designs!

Anonymous said...

Ashley, I just love your cards!! They truly show your unique creativity, esp when you use PTI products. I love, love PTI. Congratulations on being the guest designer for the next two months I look forward to seeing what you will make next. I know they all will be magnificent.

jmutchler said...

Wow, what a great blog. I love your designs. Welcome to the PTI family. I can't wait to see more of your designs!

Kathleen said...

Congratulations Ashley! I've been a fan for awhile now---I know this is so exciting for you to be a guest designer! Enjoy these next two months---and all the product you'll get! :) What a cool gig!

carpediem said...

I was so pleased to see that you will be joining the PT team over the next few months as I have been a fan of your work for some time! Congrats! laura j

Carol said...

Congradulations and welcome to PTI guest designer. I have been following you blog for a while now and your work is gorgeous!! I can't wait to see what beautiful projects you do!!!!

Allison said...

Congrats on this fabulous announcement! Your work is so beautiful and I am so glad the PTI has selected you for this honor! (Especially since we, the readers, get the real prize -- more inspiration!)

Kelly G said...

Welcome to PTI! What beautiful cards you make

garnett said...

WOW .... This my firdt trip to your blog and I love eveything .Thanks for adding tips & tricks.

karahoward said...

How exciting to be part of PTI! I love how you give instructions and tips on how you make your cars.

garnett said...

WOW Love your blog. Thanks for the tips & tricks.

Laura said...

How exciting for you to be chosen as guest designer for PTI! Congratulations.

I can't wait to see what you come up with for the new releases this month!

Stampin in the suburbs said...

So glad to see you part of the team. Your work is very original and beautiful.

Paula Pascual said...

Beautiful as always!

Lynn said...

Ashley, So excited that you are a guest designer at PTI! Love seeing your Embellish creations...so now it is double the fun for me!

Kelly said...

Congratulations! I have followed your blog and must say, this is a well deserved honor. Can't wait to see even more of your PTI inspiration!

Beck C said...

Wow congrats - I am totally jealous! Thanks for the chance to win such yummy stamping goodness.

Amy said...

I'm so happy! I've been a fan for a while now--Welcome! I know you'll be an amazing addition to the DT.

Pam said...

Welcome to the PTI world!!

I just love your work. It is so fresh but still vintage. Really just beautiful. Can’t wait to see what else you do.

I really hope you enjoy these next two months.

Pam K.

Lynne said...

Hi Ashley! I've really enjoyed your blog this morning - I wasn't familiar with your work until PTI! Anyway, thank you for the inspiration and the chance to win some PTI goodies. I look forward to seeing more of your work over the next couple of months!

Rebecca said...

Your work is so lovely. congrats and I look forward to visiting again

sugacatz said...

Hi Ashley, Welcome from sunny Scotland. I am delighted you are the new guest designer. I have watched your videos in the past and you are warm and welcoming in the videos. You rock and totally deserve this. Well done. Lesley

Rosanne said...

What a gorgeous card! Love your PTI picks too! Congrats on your guest spot!

Ida D. said...

Congratulations! PTI is a great company with great products and I'm sure you can put everything to good use and inspire us all with your creativity!

wendyp said...

Congratulations, Ashley!!! Your work is stunning!

Angela said...

Hooray! Congrats on joining the papertrey family. Your work is just gorgeous!

Lynne in NI said...

Wow, stunning card! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work!

Amber Hight said...

Congrats Ashley! You SO deserve this great honor!!!

Anonymous said...

welcome to the PTI gang! your work is beautiful!! I just adore your style.

Becky said...

Hi Ashley and welcome! I have enjoyed looking around your blog and am excited to see more of your creative designs with PTI!

Becky

Unknown said...

I am so delighted to say that I found your blog BEFORE PTI invited you to be a guest designer!! LOL. I think your work is fabulous...and PTI is my favorite ever shop (I can't tell you how much money I spend there)... I just wish I was half as gifted an artist as you are! I am SO EXCITED that I will be seeing more of your work with PTI supplies too!

Tamara said...

Congratulations Ashley! Love your blog and all your beautiful cards. Just so beautiful and elegant!

Janine Rachau said...

Congratulations on the well-desrved design appointment! Your work is unique and fabulous!!

Barbara said...

Absolutely gorgeous card Ashley! I've never visited your blog before but it's on my top sites already and I'll be back ;-)

Karin said...

Congrats! Your style is sensational and I'm looking forward to your creations!

Julie said...

congrats Ashley...what awesome news! Thanks for the chance to win (also...fab cards you got here on your blog)

Laura.K said...

wOW. I'm following your blog for some time now. And I'm so happy to find you now at PTI.

I love this card. I love that little birdie and the vintage look.

StephG. said...

Ashley, you are a talented lady! I can't wait to see what delightful designs you come up with using PTI's products (my favorite company, right now).
Thanks for inspiring us!

Julie said...

Wow, what a wonderful blog...adding it to my reader immediately! Congrats on your guest spot at PTI, it definitely deserved!

Erin said...

Such exciting news this morning! Congratulations, what an honor to be included in the PTI group!

Karen Dunbrook said...

love your work Ashley....I come everyday. Congrats on being the new designer....

Anne said...

Congratulations on your guest designership with PTI, Ashley! Love your tastes in your PTI choices of a give-away!

Your work is so lovely and refreshing from layering, color and stamp combinations... STUNNING!

Off to check-out more of your lovely blog!

Unknown said...

Wow! I'm so happy to have found you. Your artwork is so elegant and lovely. I will be bookmarking your site and coming back again and again for inspiration. Thank you for sharing and inspiring us with your gifts and talents!

Keva said...

Congratulations! What an honor. Your cards are beautiful and unique - I love them!

Tracey said...

Congratulations on joining the PTI team. Your work is stunning!!

Danisha said...

I have been following your blog for a while now. Love looking at what you create!!! Congrats, on the guest designer position. Looking forward to seeing what you do!!!

sgc said...

What fantastic work you do! I so enjoyed starting off my morning by looking through your blog. Welcome to PTI.

Roxy said...

Wow! These are gorgeous! I really like you There's no doubt card. Congratulations and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your creations.

Whimsey said...

CONGRATULATIONS; much deserved! Off to check out the ezine!!

Connie K. said...

Congratulations on being the PTI guest designer! I look forward to seeing what you do with all the PTI goodies!

Connie K.

Anonymous said...

Welcome Ashley! I have been exploring your blog and cannot believe the amount of inspiration you have provided! I need to get home and stamp right now! Your work is unique, your attention to detail amazing and just plain pretty!

anet said...

Congratulations! Your card is beautiful!

Kara said...

Congratulations! I have enjoyed your work for some time now! I look forward to your projects in the coming months.
Kara

Pat said...

Congratulations to you, Ashley! You will be a great asset to the PTI group of designers. I just recently discovered your amazing blog. There is so much inspiration and I love the fact that you share the directions for your projects.

Quilter422 said...

congrats on the PTI guest designer spot! your cards are stunning and i can see that your blog and magazine will provide endless inspiration.

Heather said...

Wow! I lOVE your style. I cannot wait to see what else you've got crafting. So fun to see you inking with PTI!

Melissa said...

Congrats Ashley!! Your card is so gorgeous--I love the HS ink on kraft, it creates a stunning background!! Can't wait tosee what you'll make with the new releases!!

kinderdi said...

Congratulations on being the guest designer for PTI. Your cards are so beautiful!! I love the specific instructions you have on your blog. Thanks for sharing the inspiration! Diane

Anonymous said...

Welcome to Papertrey! You're cards are beautiful! Can't wait to see more!

Unknown said...

I love your style!! Welcome to Papertrey Ink, I can't wait to see what you have to show us.

Anonymous said...

It will be so much fun to have you as part of the PTI team for a couple of months. The cards you shared with Nicole today are simply stunning--though I already knew they would be!

Angela said...

Soooooooo excited to see you'll be part of the Papertrey team!! I can't wait to see your creations. And I can't believe your 'favorites card'! Sweet sassy molassy - I don't know how you do it, that's amazing!! So inspiring!

Tina said...

I am so happy for you and can vividly imagine your happiness. I love your style and look forward to see all new cards, too.

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

Welcome! You truly deserve to be with the PTI family! Your work is outstanding! (I peeked around before leaving this comment!). I too met Nichole at CHA in Orlando - she's a fun gal!!
Have a blast being a guest designer. Can't wait to see more of your work! Going to subscribe today :)
Maria

Janice McDonald said...

Congratulations Ashley and I love your style and I have looked around your blog many, many times!!!

Peggy said...

Congrats Ashley! I am looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful creations!

Maureen Chandler said...

Welcome! Your cards are lovely and I can't wait to see more! All the very best to you and thanks for sharing your talent!

Sue C said...

Welcome to PTI! I enjoyed snooping around your blog a bit, and have added your blog to my Google Reader so I don't miss any future posts! Beautiful, beautiful creations...

Diane said...

Gorgeous card...and you sure pulled it off using all the favorites!!!! I am not new to your blog, you have been in my "favorites" for quite sometime...looking forward to seeing your creations during your stint at Papertrey this month and next...I am a "stalker" of Papertrey!!

Robbie said...

Welcome to PTI's team! I am a true PTI follower and love their stamps. When Nocole introduced you on the recent e-mail I was excited to meet you! I loved your write-up and instantly headed to your blog. I am now an instant follower. Can't wait to see what all you have to show us. Love your work and congratulations!!!

debb said...

Congrats and welcome! Your work is beautiful!

Kathleen said...

Wow! I'm so glad you're designing for PTI, or I may have never stumbled across your blog, and your cards are gorgeous! I'm definitely adding your blog to my list to follow each day. Beautiful!

Babies-Beth said...

Hi Ashley! Good to see you! I have to laugh, it is your 'what I bought' videos that I love the most, lol lol lol! I used to sit and watch with a pencil and paper, then come back to see what you did with everything that I went out and bought, too! Congrats on a Guest Spot, it will be fun to watch!!

Sue D said...

Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing more of your work. I like your favorites and the card is lovely.

Mary Ellen said...

Congratulations on becomming a guest designer! This is my first visit to you blog and I'm in awe!

snarflemarfle said...

Congratulations on being a part of the PTI team!! I can't wait to see what you'll do! I've enjoyed your work for a while now!!

Now to go to some housekeeping in my google feed reader...I need to move your blog up to my PTI category out of the general stamping category!

Tammy said...

Ashley-congrats. I love your design style - I've noticed your cards in publications and am drawn to them.

Courtney said...

wow stunning card love your blog:)

Unknown said...

So very happy that you are a part of the PTI Design Team. I've admired your cards, your style, design sense for a long time. You are a true inspiration. My very best wishes, Ashley!

JoAnn V. (http://joboogie.typepad.com) said...

congrats on your GDT spot at PTI! I've always been a fan of your work - your cards are fabulous! Would you believe I *just* remembered to add your blog to my Google Reader today? *lol*

Happy Friday!
-Jo:)
http://joboogie.typepad.com

Isabel Z said...

Welcome to the PTI team. After browsing through your blog and enjoying it I can see that you have a lot to add to an already talented team of women. I know that I will be inspired by your work so thank you!

Lynda Benden said...

Congratulations Ashley on joining the PTI Family! Your work is always beautiful and inspiring! Such a well deserved honor!

Anonymous said...

Ashley! Wow!! No wonder you were asked to be guest designer! Your work is fantastic! Welcome! I'm local to you--wouldn't it be fun to get a group to meet for coffee & show & tell in the DC Metro Area??

Mrs. ABC said...

Ashley, I'm so proud. Oh wow. My heart jumped when I awoke to find one of my favorite crafty bloggers is guest designing for one of my favorite crafting companies. Super excited for you and proud again.
Hugs,
A

Margaret said...

Well done Ashley. Looking forward to more of your wonderful creations during the next couple of months.
Margaret

Unknown said...

Congratulations on your PTI Guest Designer gig, such a well deserved honor!! You know I love your style girl ;)
(((hugs)))
~rae

Camilla said...

Dear Ashley,

Your cards are wonderful!!
I can't wait to use you as an inspiration source :)

I look forward to seeing your PTI cards in April and May. For sure I will bookmark your site :)

All the best
Camilla

Cynthia said...

Congrats Ashley Love your creations Thanks for sharing

Cynthia

Jude said...

Wow! I'm glad I found your blog! You have talent, girl! Love your work.

care-in said...

It's been a while since I've visited your blog and I am so so so happy for you.

The Travel Realm said...

Welcome-your cards are absolutely beautiful! Can't wait to see what you put together for PTI! Also, love the stamp sets you chose.

Katie G. said...

Congratulations! This is my first visit to your blog, and I must say that I can see why you were chosen to be the PTI guest designer. Your work is truly inspiring and I look forward to seeing your creations in the months to come!!

Alice said...

wow! first time to your blog and it is wonderful - and I love your style! thanks for the inspiration and have fun working with PTI!

Lana said...

I am happy to have found you blog! You have a very unique style! I look forward to seeing more of your lovely creations! Congrats on being a guest designer on PTI!

Unknown said...

Your work is just awesome, Ashley! Congratulations on becoming a design team member for PTI. I am inspired to just make cards all day on this rainy day in NY.

SSR said...

Congratulations Ashley! Your work is beautiful.

Janka said...

Ashley, you have sooo amazing cards. I wish you a lot of fun and joy at PI, you deserved this opportunity. I will surely lift your cards ;) They all are so inspiring.

Antoinette Seminario-Skinner said...

Congratulations Ashley! I have been following your blog since last year. I love your work and am very happy to see you as a Guest Designer for PTI!

cathy said...

What a beautiful card. I really like the items you chose and hope I win the prize package.

Lindsay said...

Way to go Ashley! I always love browsing your site...it is so sophisticated and put together so well! Great work.

Anonymous said...

Your work is great and I look forward to seeing your creations for PTI!

Liza said...

I am excited to see your unique take on paper crafting paired with PTI's fabulous products! Definitely need to come back and spend some time going through all your posts!

Maureen said...

WOW! Beautiful work. Looking forward to everything you will be sharing with us.

Barbra said...

Hello Ashley! Welcome to the PTI family! I am so looking forward to all of your creations!

Anika said...

Congrats, Ashley!! I have enjoyed admiring your work for quite awhile now! Can't wait to see everything you create with PTI's newest products!

Gigi's World said...

Anytime I see one of Ashley's cards published in a magazine, I get happy for her; she has truly done a fabulous job of showing her talent and getting recognized for it. Congratulations, Ashley!

carmen said...

WELCOME AND CONGRATS

Cat said...

wow! found your blog today from Nicole's link... and it looks like a lot of other crafters did too! where have you been hiding! absolutely ADORE your creations and congrats on the GD position! can't wait to see what you come up with.

Heidi said...

gorgeous cards, seriously! so glad they're showcasing your art!

heidi
haphazardlycrafty.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Congratulations, Ashley! Your projects are stunning and I can't wait to see more of your work in the coming months. Thanks for inspiring and sharing your creativity with us!

lennie said...

I love your cards! All the amazing details and layers are beautiful!

PapierGirl said...

Congratulations Ashley - After scrolling thru your blog....I can't wait to see your beautiful works of art at PTI! :)

Jessica said...

I always love your work. And this card is no different. It is really beautiful. I really appreciate your blog. You do such beautiful work.

Yolanda said...

Your cards are truly beautiful. I really like how artistic they are...each one looks like something you could frame. I'm not kidding. Your March 21st card would match my living room! LOL! I will definitely be adding you on my faves list.

Congratulations!

Zeww said...

Hey Ashley...
It's amazing news. You being my favorite in the card making world, and Papertery , my favorite stamp designs together ! April will be so cool!

Pick me.. your fan all the way from Egypt!
Yasmine

My Secret Life in Lilly said...

Hey there! I've posted before on your blog, what an inspiration you are! And yes, creativity pours from you just as Nichole had mentioned. Welcome to PTI and I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Kristin said...

Nicole is right, you are a VERY talented artist! I love the same background stamps you do! (the text ones are by far my fav) Now all I have to do get my hubby to fork over the $ to get them...;)

Karen said...

I'm looking forward to seeing your designs for Papertrey. I especially enjoyed seeing how you use small doilies in your work. Thanks for the inspiration.

Heather in Maine said...

Your talent and work are just amazing. I love starting a day with your inspiring blog.

Thank you for sharing what you do.

yvette said...

I have always enjoyed your blog and creations and I have alsways been a fan of your detailed instructions of how to re create your goodies that your share with us it will be great to see what you create now with the PTI products that you get. Congratulations and thanks for always sharing

Andrea said...

Congrats! How exciting for you - I'm new to your blog - but I can tell you I'll be back! I love your style - so fresh and fun. You do beautiful work!

Heidi G said...

Love your style on the cards I looked at on your blog. Welcome to PTI. I can't wait to see what else comes from your creative mind for us to try to emulate.

Mandy said...

How exciting to see you on the PTI blog! :) Congrats, Ashley! GORGEOUS work!!

Liz said...

Congratulations Ashley! I love your cards and can't wait to see what you come up with in the next two months!

Unknown said...

Welcome, your card is beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Your work is incrdible! Congratulations on being chosen for the Guest Designer at PTI. You are a great addition to an already wonderfully talented group. I can't wait to see more of your work.

simpa said...

Hi! It is the 1st time I visited Your blog. But I think, I'll come back for inspiration many-many times :-). You create amazing designs!
Katy

Andrea said...

Hi Ashley, congratulations!
All your card are so beautiful.
xAndrea

Ginny said...

Congrats on being PTI's guest designer. I look forward to seeing your PTI creations. The projects on your blog are beautiful and I have added you to my favorites.

Lisa Klingbeil said...

Hi Ashley! Your work is absolutely stunning, I'm so glad PTI introduced you to me, I've subscribed to your blog and look forward to all your beautiful creations. Have fun with Nichole and the PTI team!

FerrellGraph-x said...

Wow! I am excited to be "introduced" to you! Your work is amazing and awe inspiring. I look forward to following you. kind regards

Stephanie Niavez said...

It is so exciting to see your work and see that you will be PTI's guest designer. I am excited to see more of your projects since the ones I have seen today are so amazing.

LesPetitsRiens said...

Congratulations! I'm french and I love your blog! Your cards are always beautiful end inspire me a lot!
Thanks
^_^

Anonymous said...

A HUGE congratulations on your guest designer appointment with PTI. It is so well deserved! I have enjoyed lurking around your blog for a while now. You have wonderful creations so it's no wonder PTI choose you.

Martha said...

Congratulations and I look forward to seeing your work. I only have one of your "favorites" so I hope I win! Martha Levey

Mary Dawn said...

congrats, ashley!

Mary R. said...

Congratulations Ashley! I look forward to seeing more of your work using all the newest pti releases.

Dana said...

Welcome, Ashley, and congratulations! I really love your style :)

Anonymous said...

Welcome and congrats!! Your work is so amazing.I look forward to following your blog!

Dorene said...

Congratulations Ashley. I love your creations and how you explain what you did. Can't wait to see what else you come up with.

cowboycentral said...

WOW! This is my first visit to your blog and I am inspired. I really like that you have shared your instructions, tips and supply lists. Thank you.

Loretta said...

Ashley, I have been following your creations for quite some time now and can't think of anyone more deserving as guest designer for PTI. Congratulations! Your cards are stunning and I can't wait to see what you put out in the next couple of months.

paula e. said...

best wishes on being a guest designer @ pti the next two months. i love all things pti and i get such inspiration from all the talented people there. a warm welcome - looking forward to seeing your creations.

Anonymous said...

Congrats Ashley! Looking around your blog this morning and I can completely see why you were chosen, your work is inspirational.

Mary Duffek said...

Congrats!!! I am so happy for you...that is totally amazing! Wow...that is soooo stinkn' cool!

Suz said...

Yea, a new blog to visit. Love the style, a little shabby and distressed but sleek and fresh at the same time. You are a keeper. Thank you. Suz

Sheri said...

WOW! I love your blog! Especially the instructions on your cards. Great idea and for me extremely helpful. I just subscribed. I know that with this many entries my chances are slim to none but you have a great prize pkg that some lucky person will win. I hope it is me but want to say congratulations to the lucky winner ahead of time :)

Anonymous said...

Ashley, I love the vintage look of your cards! Looking forward to seeing what is in store while you are designing with PapertreyInk!

Ted said...

Ashley, welcome to the PTI family! It's so great to learn more about your style and yet I remember finding you a few months ago. I love how I can sense your "heart" in your projects. :) Also, loving exploring Embellish e-zine. I may very well try my hand at a challenge or two. :) Thanks again and God bless!

Tracey Mason's Studio said...

Ashley, I could have stayed on your blog all day long. You have a beautful,classy style. Thank you for sharing your paper passion with us.

And of course, congrats on PTI!

Kari D said...

Congratulations on becoming the newest PTI Guest Artist! Woo Hoo for you! I can certainly understand why after taking a quick look around your blog. LOVE your work! Can not wait to see what you come up with over the next couple of months!

Gail LaCroix said...

Congratulations, Ashley, on being PTI's guest designer. I've been enjoying my visit to your blog and have been delighted with all your creations. I'm sure to be back often for more inspiration. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work.

Anonymous said...

Welcome! Your cards are amazing! I'm so excited to see your work!!!!

Steph Zerbe said...

Ashley you must be just giddy!! Congrats girl. You deserve this great honor!
Your card is fabulous. I love how you play with color. Your designs are always balanced and unique. You are always inspiring!

I am so excited for you! I can't wait to see all of your creations over the next two months!!

Karen said...

Welcome to PTI! I can't wait to see more of your work!

Mary Jo said...

Such beautiful cards! I'm glad you were chosen as a guest designer so I could become acquainted with your lovely work. Your blog rocks!

sarahw said...

What a beautiful card! I love that you used all the products. :) I can't wait to see what else you have in store for us.

Jennifer K said...

I've admired your work ever since I "found" you a few months ago. So happy to see you're the guest designer for April and May. Can't wait to see all your lovely creations!

Anonymous said...

Hi Ashley!! I've been a follower of your blog for a while now. In addition to your amazing card creations I love how you *list* the supplies and instructions (I'm a list person). But I'm not a fan of complicated sketches. Your sketches are so simplistic and leave me saying, "Now why couldn't I think of that?". You truly do inspire me :)

Nancy said...

Congratulations on being chosen as a guest designer on PTI, what a honor.
I can see from your blog that your creativity certainly shows you deserving of the guest spot.
Nancy

Sara Mac said...

Congrats Ashley! I've been waiting to see some sort of announcement connecting you to PTI for a long time. I love your work and have followed your blog regularly.

Jamie said...

Welcome to PTI! They are hands down one of my fav stamp companies. I love the card you made with your fav sets, and I also love your use of color. You've given me some great ideas! Can't wait to see more!

Unknown said...

I'm so glad that you are on Papertrey's team. I have always enjoyed your work. Great choice Papertrey!!!!

Kelly S. said...

Oh WOW Ashley! So excited for you! Loved you Dirty Dozen stuff at SCS and can't wait to see more of your fab projects with PTI! CONGRATULATION!

Aimes said...

Woot Woot! Congrats Ashley! I recently found your blog through your amazing Embellish Magazine and put it straight into Google Reader! I love your work and I'm sooooo happy you're a part of the PTI Family - my fave stamping company of ALL time!
I've no idea how you've done it, but you've totally rocked all those sets on just one card! AMAZING!
x

Shaz said...

Congratulates Ashley!
Papertrey Ink is a wonderful company and has the most beautiful designs. I am sure you will enjoy you Guest Design spot. Can't wait to see your gorgeous creations.
~*~Shaz~*~

Shelly said...

Welcome to PTI Ashley! I've admired your work for a long time. I love your style, so clean & elegant. I'll look forward to seeing the things you create for PTI :-)

Shelia said...

Ashley, you are amazing. Where have you been that I have just now been acquainted with your magic. In Feb. my oldest son died, and your card that had the quote " Sadness flies away on the wings of time" gave me hope.

Jenn said...

I'm enjoying checking out your blog! Welcome to the PTI family! I really like your tips and tricks on your blog! How helpful!

Stephanie J said...

Wow, wow, WOW! Congrats on your Distinguished Design spot; I look forward to seeing what you've got to show us over the next two months!

This is the first time I've been to your blog - and it won't be the last! I'm going to add you to my Google Reader so I don't miss anything!

Alanna said...

Congrats to you. What a treat. I'm excited to go explore around your blog.

Regan said...

OMG Ashley!!!

This is the most awesome news ever..I bet your head almost exploded when you got the news!!!

Huge congrats!

misse336 said...

Love your card and can't wait to see what else you create with pti.

luvhymns said...

WoW, what a wonderful honor. Your use of bright colors wow me and yet the quiet use of roses make me go, "ahh." Congratulations on your Guest Designer spot! Many happy cards!

Melissa said...

Your cards are gorgeous! Will be stopping by often to see the designs you've created and I look forward to your time with PTI!!

GabrielaD said...

I have enjoyed your work for months now, so it comes to no surprise that Nichole thinks you are FABULOUS! I can't wait to see what amazing projects you have in store for us!

Unknown said...

Congrats on being guest designer. I will be bookmarking your blog to come back and look at all your beautiful creations.

Gladys said...

Congrats! Love your work! Its so beautifully done and so inspiring! Thanks for sharing your work! Can't wait to see what you have come out with.

Unknown said...

Oh, please pick me, pick me!!! Love your style and look forward to lots of inspiration from your beautiful cards!!

Crafty Math Chick said...

Welcome to the PTI Team Ashley! I look forward to seeing your future creations. I like your ultra feminine vintagey style!

Annheidel said...

Oh wow, how did I not see your blog before? Your projects are terrific and you even include measurements! Congratulations on being a guest designer with PTI. I can't wait to see what you make! Off to add your blog to my reader....

Scott Franson Photography said...

Oh my gosh you do such beautiful work ! It's just amazing. So glad I found your blog.
Claudia F.
scfranson@chibardun.net

sherry said...

Hi Ashley -- congrats on being the Papertrey Ink guest designer. This is my first stop at your blog, but it will definitely not be the last. I am in awe with your talent and creativity --- a bit vintage with A LOT of hip.

Nana Bluebird aka Kathy Aho said...

Love love love your style! Please keep sharing 'cause baby you are GOOD at this. :) Congrats!

Dragonpynk said...

WELCOME TO PTI! Have been taking a look today at your blog... WOW! you are so talented. =o) Keep up the Great work!

Janet said...

Wow--beautiful stamps!

Unknown said...

Your cards are amazing. I love the different embellishments you put on them -- they are so unique and refreshing. Congratulations on being a Guest Designer. You are inspring me to try some new things. Woot Woot!

Tammy said...

How wonderful for you to be a guest designer for PTI. Your card is absolute eye candy. Best wishes to you.

Denise said...

Beautiful work! I am looking forward to seeing more of your creations from now on!

Laura said...

Congratulations on being a PTI guest designer! I read your blog anyway, but jumped over here from Nicole's. Thanks for the chance to win. :-)

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