Sunday, March 8, 2009

Damask Designs

I received the most wonderful package the other day. It was my first order from Paper Trey Ink. They have amazing stuff! I have been wanting to jump in and try their stamps and was finally pushed over the edge when my friend Dawn McVey released her own designs with them. Her set, Damask Designs is officially my new favorite! I had some time to start playing this morning and came up with a couple of things.

This first uses more sedated colors. I think it could be given to a guy! As you know, I don't enjoy making masculine cards, but I totally think this one fits my bill of being a bit elegant, but still masculine. The papers are Dream Street and Jenni Bowlin. The sentiment is from PTI's Mixed Messages set.



This next trio is a set of gift enclosure cards. I love this size. They are 4 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches. Perfect to be tucked on a package or in a gift bag. I used some PTI grosgrain ribbon on these, too.





That's it for today. I need to get outside and play a bit. It's a balmy 65 degrees. This weather has just been wacky. We were stuck inside with a snowstorm on Monday and Tuesday and yesterday and today we've been playing in beautiful spring like weather.

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27 comments:

  1. ShannaMarch 8, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    I love these Anabelle!!! Love the colors! Love the stamps! Very pretty!

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  2. Daniela DobsonMarch 8, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    I love these!!! I think I might get this one now. I picked a different set and then I won one after the blog hop. I picked a set that I have been wanting for a while. This set is next on the list.

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  3. IngridMarch 8, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Gorgeous cards, Anabelle. I have to check out the PTI site.

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  4. Danielle FlandersMarch 8, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    so so beautiful!!

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  5. Patty O'MalleyMarch 8, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Absolutely beautiful and creative!

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  6. AnonymousMarch 8, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    These are soo `beautiful` Annabelle...been looking for Damask stamps for ages!!!I want some but just dont seem to be able to find any in UK...as beautiful as these..TFS:)♥

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  7. Mimmers49March 8, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  8. Sue JonesMarch 8, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    Those colours are so pretty together. Fab cards!

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  9. DriaMarch 8, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    wow ANABELLE! You have out done yourself yet again! Beautiful cards and designs. I need that stamp.

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  10. Kim FaucherMarch 8, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    oh wow...just stunning... wait til Dawn sees these... love them so.. I'll need to get my set out and play around.. you have just inspired me!

    Kim

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  11. UnknownMarch 8, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    Lovely and elegant! Great designs.

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  12. Julie OverbyMarch 8, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Wow, that was some serious gorgeousness!! LOVE coming to your blog. So very inspirational!

    I saw these stamps at that site and have been just drooling over them!!

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  13. JoleneMarch 8, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    Oh my! These are beautiful. I love your 2 1/2 x 4 1/2 cards. I'm going to have to try a few in that size. So cool.
    Jolene

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  14. Audrey PettitMarch 8, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    We have had the same crazy weather here. Last Monday and Tuesday were snow, and this weekend has been in the upper 70's. think we may have even broken 80 yesterday. So weird, isn't it?
    I love your gorgeous stamped cards. I so completely relate to not liking to make masculine cards. I just want to be girly, I guess. But I totally think you could give that first one to a man, and you're right, it's still completely elegant. That trio of gift cards are fabulous, too. I've never made any that size before, and now I'm completely inspired. Also love your use of yellow.......a color I have a very hard time with.
    thanks so much for sending me that recipe for kale. It sounds really, really good. I'm definitely going to be trying that soon!

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  15. maria WMarch 8, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    wow your work is so pretty nice job :)

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  16. MelissaMarch 8, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    Ohhh my goodness.....I don't think I've ever seen anything so beautiful...truly lovely Anabelle!
    Melis

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  17. Michelle StClairMarch 8, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    Love how you used this stamp to make 2 totally different types of cards. Beautiful!

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  18. Wendy KwokMarch 8, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    i love all the cards. So beautiful

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  19. JennMarch 8, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    PTI really suits you, Anabelle! They are all gorgeous!

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  20. Leslie AsheMarch 9, 2009 at 1:16 AM

    Oh LOVE LOVE LOVE them Anabelle!!! My goodness..what fantastic stamps!
    You are so amazing!

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  21. KimberlyMarch 9, 2009 at 5:06 AM

    As usual, very pretty. Those stamps are fab you are using.

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  22. UnknownMarch 9, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    Stunning cards!! I couldn't help but spot the houndstooth...I'm obsessed with it right now!!

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  23. ellen s.March 9, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    i am just loving the size of that trio. i do the tiny 2 1/2 by 2 1/2 but i have to try that now! they are gorgeous....gorgeous!

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  24. Lisa DorseyMarch 9, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    Gorgeous cards Anabelle! LOVE the softness of the white, yellow and turquoise ones.

    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  25. JodyMarch 11, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    You do the most exquisite work...I am floored by your talent :)

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  26. Linda BeesonMarch 11, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    Your little gift enclosure cards are pretty much priceless. I would consider them more amazing to receive then the gift you tucked them into. LOVE those damask stamps and I just love the colors you used on all of them.

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  27. AnonymousMarch 24, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    LOVE this color combo...

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Thanks for your lovely comments! They make my day. :)