April 2012 Papertrey Ink Release

  I hope everyone is doing great out there. I hope that you've had fun this week as so many Papertrey Ink  projects have been shared.  I've spied a few new (to me) Color combinations... and use of images and product that I can't wait to try myself!

On to my contributions!

Baby Face…

A great baby set that has cute faces and even a mobile to “decorate”.

I created a sweet little gift card holder and envelope with this set. I just so happen to know that a Baby Boy will be making an entrance in our town this summer! I’m so excited for my friend!

Congrats Baby

• Stamps-  Baby Face
• Ink- Spring Moss, Fine Linen, Dark Chocolate
• Paper- Rustic Cream
• Other-  Gift Card Greetings Die, Synthetic Sponge

Trendy Tree Tops…

It was fun to create this cute little scene with these stamps. I really love Maile’s new trees. She has great fonts too!

Hello There

• Stamps-  Trendy Tree Tops
• Ink- Spring Moss, Fine Linen, Dark Chocolate, Kraft, Ripe Avocado, Lavender Moon, Fresh Snow
• Paper- Spring Moss, Spring Rain, White
• Other-  Mega Mat Stack 4 die, Trendy Tree Tops Die,  Zva Creative Crystal

Heart-2-Heart #3…

I had fun with this warm color combination. I look forward to playing with it again. The hearts in this sets are fun… a great basic to have on your shelf!

Thoughtful Heart

• Stamps- Stamps-  Heart-2-Heart #3, A Little Argyle
• Ink- Fine Linen, Dark Chocolate, Kraft, Lavender Moon, Fresh Snow
• Paper- Fine Linen, Lavender Moon, White
• Other-  Corner Rounder, Glitter, Glue Pen, Zva Creative Flourish

Tweet Talk…

It’s nice to be able to create something positive for a friend. This is perfect for something like that!

Happy Birds

• Stamps- Tweet Talk
• Ink- Dark Chocolate, Spring Moss
• Paper- Kraft, White, Pretty Pastels patterned paper
• Other- Corner Rounder, Zva Creative crystal, Limitless Layers 3.5" Oval die collection, Silk Ribbon. Copic Markers

Framed Out #3…

Something clean and modern. This set really lends itself to that.

Your Day

• Stamps- Framed Out #3
• Ink- Hibiscus Burst, Smokey Shadow
• Paper- White, Smokey Shadow collection
• Other- Framed Out #3 die, Zva Creative crystals, Various circle punches

Tagged Sentiments …

I played around with the sentiment and color. The new Notched Flowers die collection goes great with this set! 

Fab Birthday

• Stamps- Tagged Sentiments
• Ink- Palette Charcoal, Aqua Mist, Berry Sorbet
• Paper- True Black, White, Smokey Shadow collection, Aqua Mist, Berry Sorbet
• Other- die, Zva Creative crystal, Notched Flowers die collection 

So... what is YOUR favorite stamp set or product that is being released this month?

Here are the links to the other DT member blogs...

• Ashley Cannon Newell
• Betsy Veldman
• Danielle Flanders
• Jess Witty
• Erin Lincoln
• Maile Belles
• Nichole Heady
• Dawn McVey
• Debbie Olson
• Heather Nichols
• Melissa Phillilps
• Michelle Wooderson

That's all I have to share today! Don't hesitate to ask me if you have any questions! I will answer them in the comments.

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

p.s. Sorry that I haven't posted a ton this past month. On top of the normal crazy busy that we have going on here, I've been dealing with some health issues. I've been going to PT trying to get healthy but things turned a bit downhill with a bad session with lumbar traction. *sigh* I’ve been taking medicine to help the nerves try to settle down. (and am going to get some injections in my back soon)  Things were feeling a little better until I got rear-ended! My first reaction was "You HAVE to be kidding me!?!" So yeah... things are a bit more complicated. The car damage doesn't seem too bad... and all the kids seem to be OK at this point. (Whiplash a little for them.) They are worried about me, those sweet girls. My silly back and neck nerves... they just are zinging me so much now! Whiplash on top of it all is not fun. I DO have faith that things will work out and I'm just going to keep moving forward, stay positive and do what the Doc's tell me to do.  It's all making me very grateful for the things that I can do, that’s for sure!!! 

Comments

[Patty from FL]

1.

Love the little birdies. I'm so sorry to hear about your accident and your back. I've had back surgery even and my back still gets me. Do what the docs say and keep the faith! I will pray your back nerves calm down, SOON!!

[Robbie]

2.

I love your cards!! They are so cute. And, I'm crazy about the little birdies. I'm sorry to hear about your health situation. I'm thankful no one was hurt bad in the accident. It is more important that you take care of yourself and mend fast. Will be praying for you!

[Andrea Jeanne]

3.

So sorry to hear about your health issues. I hope that you are feeling better soon. Glad to hear that your children are OK. Praying for your quick recovery.

[Gladys]

4.

Beautiful cards! Do take care and get well soon! Can't wait to see more of your creations!

[Kristii]

5.

Your cards are absolutely amazing!!! I'm so sorry to hear you aren't feeling well!! My thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy recovery!!!

[Aunt Min]

6.

Such creative cards--made while you're under such duress! I don't know how you do it, but I appreciate your dedication to your craft. Praying for your pain to ease....

[Rhonda H]

7.

I hope the nerves settle quickly. LOVE the inspiration this week. The use of the mat stack #4 is genius!!!

[cards by cara]

8.

Absolutely gorgeous cards ... love them all! Take care of your health and hopefully you are healed up soon. <3

[Mindy]

9.

Your cards are breathtaking (as they always are!). Hope your body heals quickly and things calm down a bit for you.

[Barbara M.]

10.

Lisa - so sorry to hear of all your troubles. I hope you feel better soon. I can't pick a favorite set - they are all so different. I love the colors on the fab birthday card - they really pop!

[Carrie P]

11.

Oh my! So sorry to hear of all the crud going on. God doesn't give us more than we can handle. Thank you for all the crafty eye-candy!!

[Candy]

12.

loved your cards the best! Been there with the neck pain, stay positive. Check out acupuncture, worked for me!

[janet wilson]

13.

Beautiful cards, Lisa!!!!

I am so terribly sorry to hear of your troubles - "it never rains but is pours". I can fully empathize with you - the injections will help.

[conil]

14.

Love your projects but so sorry you're not feeling well. For someone whose not at the top of her game, these cards are fabulous. Get will soon.

[Lani]

15.

Love your cards! Hopefully someone advised you to rest??? Take care.

[Karen (carefree creations)]

16.

Love your cards - as always.

I hope you get healthy soon! I had back issues a few years ago so I empathize with you. I hope all the kiddos are well too! ((hugs))

[Holly saveur]

17.

LOve all the cards and do hope you recover very soon !
Take care..hugs Holly

[Bee]

18.

Love the cards, my favourite set has to be the trendy trees. Hope you start to feel better soon, its not nice at all when you have one thing on top of another, I'm sure you're girls are looking after you though!

[Joyce Mehrberg]

19.

So sorry to hear of your health issues. I will send you healing thoughts from San Diego. Your creations are spectacular this month, and even more impressive once I knew of your health struggles.

[Pendra]

20.

Awesome cards! Glad the accident wasn't worse... although it sounds bad enough on top of what you already were going through. Take card of yourself... it will get better!
Crafty Hugs,
Pendra

[Elizabeth S.]

21.

Such wonderful projects! Hope things get better for you real soon! Take Care!!

[Debbie S]

22.

Lisa - - I LOVE all your projects on this post! Beautiful!!
I'm very sorry to hear of your back injury and auto mishap. Sending good thoughts your way for a speedy recovery. Feel better soon.

[Mary Mac]

23.

Wonderful cards, baby and trendy trees are my favorite. Heal fast.

[jan m]

24.

Really like your Fabulous birthday and Hello cards!

[Michelle (abzzymom)]

25.

Hope you get better soon, Lisa. Thank you for taking the time to make such wonderful projects to share with your fans. I don't leave a comment as often as I should, but I so appreciate your talent. Please take care of yourself.

[diane mcvey]

26.

Just wanted to say I empathize with your chronic pain. I suffer 24/7 with pain, and it is NO fun. I'm so sorry you got rear-ended. that is so unfortunate! On top of everything else, I know it was NOT what you needed. Seems like things like that happen to me, too. Just when I'm improving, something disastrous happens to set me back. UGH! I hope you improve SOON, and until you are well, my sympathy is with you. Pain sucks!!! Bleah!

[Troy Louise]

27.

Love your projects, but please take time to care for yourself and your family. I'm so sorry that you are suffering - I'm sending many blessings to you.

[lexi]

28.

gorgeous projects, lisa! i love your baby face gift card holder - matching envelope, too. so pretty!!

[Joan B]

29.

I am so sorry about those back issues. That kind of pain is just misery. Hugs.

Love your cards on this post. LOVE them. The black and white circles are fresh and I will steal this layout!! LOL

Hope you feel better soon.

[Noora]

30.

hope you get well soon! love all the cards you made this month!

[Jill Deschaine]

31.

Your cards are clean simple and quick to make. Who would not want to get one of these. Thanks for sharing them.

[Wendy Coffman]

32.

I'm so sorry to hear about your accident. I struggled for years with chronic neck and back pain after an accident so bad that sometimes I couldn't hold a stamp and it's only recently gotten a lot better (combo of massage and acupuncture did it for me - terrified of needles, but that acupuncture is a miracle!) I hope you'll be right as rain again soon!

[Lil]

33.

Great cards, and I want to make them all in my room from http://roomstogrowusa.web12.hubspot.com/hobbyrooom/. I hope all is well with you now.

[alexand]

34.

Goog cards,I hope you get well soon.

[trolley castors]

35.

This card suggestions are so creative. Great card that we can choose from any occasion.

[Lisa K]

36.

I hope you are feeling better. I miss your updates and beautiful cards. Make sure you take care of yourself...we want you back soon. :)

[Gift Card Printing]

37.

Simply STUNNING work Dear, LOVE all those details, layers and gorgeousness!Do take care and get well soon! Can't wait to see more of your creations!
Lots of love for Pakistan,
Boxer........