Monday, February 6, 2012

Another Year of Stamping Simply

Have you heard the news?! No doubt you have already if you've stopped by Nichole Heady's blog first. Well, I'm happy to report that... I've illustrated another year full of stamp sets for Papertrey Ink! I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to have begun this journey last year and I so look forward to continuing it this year as well. I feel that my skills have grown immensely, through this experience, and I can not wait to share what I have in store for this year!

On her blog, Nichole is beginning things off by offering up a Freebies Sheet, full of adorable and free images designed by the Papertrey Ink stamp designers. Here's a card using my freebie image...I began by trimming a strip of pattern paper and attaching it to a Rustic White card base. After printing the freebie sheet I punched the "hello" circle out with a 1 3/4" circle punch and colored it in with a few Copic Markers (Y32, YR65, R22 & RV14).With dimensional adhesive, I attached the circle to a True Black Happy Day die cut and then attached that die cut to the card base. Finished the card off by embellishing with a tiny black bow.

Are you up for another prize?! Be sure to visit Nichole, download your own copy of the Stamp Designer Freebies Sheet, create a project with one of the images and added it the InLink list on her blog.

Also, a big warm welcome to the new additions to the Stamp Designer team... Erin Lincoln, Lizzie Jones and Lexi Daly. Happy to have you aboard!

Before I finish, I would love to thank you for your support through this past year of illustrating. You have given me the confidence to push for another year and you truly do make all of this possible! So, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I hope to keep you all pleasantly surprised.

Thanks for stopping by!

Maile


Hello:
  • Circle Image: Stamp Designer Freebies Sheet found Here
  • Cardstock: Rustic White & True Black
  • Pattern Paper: Amy Tangerine-Sketchbook-by American Crafts (this scrapbook line will be available for purchase through retailers begin in March)
  • Accessories: May Arts 1/4" Black Satin Ribbon, Copic Markers (Y32, YR65, R22 & RV14), 1 3/4" Circle Punch & Happy Days Die

23 comments:

  1. Congrats, Maile! I can't wait to see your designs this year!

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  2. Very sweet freebie you designed, Maile. I love your work, can't wait to see what you've got in store for us!!

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  3. Congratulations! Can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve in 2012. Love that freebie image, sleek and AWESOME. All the best!

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  4. I absolutely love your tag image and am excited you will be continuing to design for Papertrey! Hooray for you! :)

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  5. such a cute card-thank you for the freebie and inspiration.

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  6. I love the colors you used here, Maile, and the wonderful image you shared with us. Thank you! ;)

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  7. Wow! Beautiful card. So happy you will be designing again for Papertrey.

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  8. Lovely card, Maile. I love the watercolor look of the paper on the side, and your freebie image is super cute. So happy you'll be designing again with PTI, and I can't wait to see what you have for the coming year! ;-)

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  9. Wishing you another year of much success as a stamp designer. Your stamp sets and all the projects you make with them are inspirational!

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  10. Gorgeous card Maile and look forward to see more stamps designed by you!

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  11. What a beautiful card, glad you will be designing with Papertrey this year...

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  12. I'm so glad to hear that you'll be designing again this year for PTI, Maile! You create such beautiful stamp sets and cards-- you are truly an inspiration!
    AND I love the card you posted today-- thanks so much for the freebie... I plan on printing it out and making something with it as soon as I get home!

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  13. Beautiful card!!! Can't wait to see all the new PTI stamps this year!!! (=

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  14. As I'm sure you've heard me say before, I think you can do no wrong as a stamp designer, so I'm really looking forward to seeing what you are going to make me buy this year! It's going to be hard for you to unseat Modern Basics from the top of my favorites list, but if anyone can do it, you can. Congratulations!

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  15. I love this card and freebie! I am going to be using it for today's contest. Great as usual!

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  16. VERY NICE!!! I like the color with the black & white!!!!!!! It's quite eye-catching!!!!!!!! :)

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  17. Congrats on another year! This card is gorgeous, love the colors paired with black and white & the stamp is adorable ;)

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  18. Super graphic, so pretty card! Thanks! I look forward to seeing your fun, innovative, creative stamps in the near future! :)

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  19. Your graphic designs so appeal to me. Congrats and thanks for the inspiration.

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  20. I am over the moon with another year of your wonderful creativity!

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  21. Love your color combo. You do a wonderful job on all your cards they are more like works of art.
    Happy Anniversary

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  22. When I saw your butterfly image I was secretly hoping that it would turn into a stamp set soon. I am SO EXCITED that my wish is coming to fruition. And so soon!! I can't wait to see what amazing cards you make with this set. And I can't wait to own it!!!

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  23. Fabulous card! I look forward to another year of your amazing creativity and knack for creating awesome CAS cards! :)

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