Day one of my fancy dancy new blog and my very first Papertrey Ink Blog Hop Challenge – talk about an exciting way to get things started!
For those who are unfamiliar, Papertrey Ink is only the most fabulous place for all things crafty. They do it all – and they do it all so, so well. Every month a challenge is issued and this month’s challenge is to create something using a stamp set that has gone without any love 🙁
I only had one set that met this criteria, so it was a pretty easy decision for what I would use for this challenge.
The Friendship Jar Stamp Set is a PTI favorite, and it feels like blasphemy to have not used it yet! I think I’ve been intimidated by it, since it has a country-side feel to it – which really isn’t my “go-to” motif – living in the middle of Miami, Florida, I’m sure you can imagine why that might be the case.
Anywho, I set out to use the Friendship Jar set in a way that is more in line with my own personal style – clean lines and contemporary. After some thought, I realized it might be cool to monogram the jar – like the monogrammed glassware that you can get at Williams-Sonoma!
I decided to use the *new* monogram of one of my best friends who recently got married. The jar stamp is PERFECT for her – since she had mason jar tea lights hanging from the trees at her wedding (it was beautiful!) So, now that you know the story – here’s the result!
I used Fresh Alphabet for the middle letter of the monogram and flanked it with smaller letters from Simple Alphabet. This gave me the exact look that I wanted!
And you can’t make a card set without some matching envelopes, right?! So I pulled out my Martha Stewart Score Board and made some envelopes and liners. I really love seeing these envelopes lined up like little brightly colored soldiers!
Here’s the whole gang:
And as long as I have cards and envelopes – why not a box for them all. With two sheets of PTI Clearly Cardstock and a little scoring, here’s what I was able to make:
Boxed it up:
A cute little ribbon:
And we’re done!
I put these in the mail today (so, Jenni – you can go ahead and start stalking your mailman:-)
So happy to have made such a special gift for my first blog post!
Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink (PTI) Friendship Jar, PTI Simple Alphabet, PTI Fresh Alphabet
Paper: Stampin Up Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack – Brights Collection, Leftover scraps for the card mat layers, PTI Kraft Cardstock, PTI Clearly Cardstock
Other: Martha Stewart Score Board, Michael’s Celebrate It! Basic-Basic Ribbon in Red Grosgrain with White Stitching, PTI Friendship Jar and Lid Die, PTI Friendship Jar Jar Toppers Die
Cool idea! Love this set of cards!
Great card set! Love the box you made for them – great idea!
OH MY GOODNESS!!! These are my favorite cards ever!!! Amber, you are such an amazingly talented person. I am so glad you are doing this blog–the world is lucky to share in your magic. Now…I’m off to wait for the mail to come. Thank you!!
Oh I am absolutely in LOVE with this set!! What a lucky lady to receive it! I can’t wait to see what else you show us with your new blog. 🙂
i would like this also
That was a great idea! I love it!
Move over, Martha! I love it. You go, girl!
Oh what a perfect set for your friend and with matching envies too!
What a totally unique take on this stamp set!! I *love* the way you’ve made it your own! The cards make a beautiful set – your attention to detail in the envies and packaging is amazing – I can only imagine how thrilled your friend will be!
What a pretty and unique set of cards!
What a great project! I am so excited to see what else you create! Congratulations on your new blog and your first hop. 🙂
Welcome to ‘blogland’. What a great set for your first blog hop!. You’ve created a one of a kind set that would be a treasure for anyone. Love the lined envies and the matching box too!
This is one beautiful gift set- very creative idea, and even your gift box is inspiring.
Welcome to the mad crazy world of blogging!
Gorgeous! What a pretty and pulled together project!
Wow! Great, great project! I just totally adore it!
really cute set of cards…LOVE the rainbow of envies!!
Oh, wow Amber! Look at you – new blog, first post, first blog hop – and a home run! I kept saying, “Oh wow, oh wow, Oh WOW!” What a great way to make it less ‘country’ for a beach girl. Fabulous bright colors, great envelopes – awesome box!
What a great set you’ve put together. Clever girl! Love it! Way to rock out into the blogosphere! I can’t wait to see more! Brilliant!
super cute gift idea! welcome to blogging!
Fabulous!! Great gift set!!
Welcome to blogland. Love, love what you have done with this set. What a perfect gift.
You truly managed to pull this set away from its country feel. From start to finish this is a wonderful gift.
Cute cards, cute packaging. What a perfect gift for your friend. And a unique take on the Friendship Jars
These are terrific! I just love the matching lined envelopes. 🙂
Oh those are sooo original and cute! That box ROCKS…hee, that rhymes! Great job!
Amber you do beautiful work! This little gift set is so inspiring and I love the coordinating envie liners!
P.S. I LOVE your blog banner!
So cute!
Welcome to the blogging world. Glad you were able to join in! Great gift set. Love the box you made for them too.
Oh my goodness, these cards are just too cute for words! And the way you’ve packaged them is spectacular. What a wonderful gift for your friend!
What an adorable card set! Love your colors and how you used the jars, and the packaging is awesome!
Chris L.
Wow, wow, wowzers!!! I received this card set in the mail when I got home from work yesterday. I have to say, they are even better in person. Which, I know, is hard to imagine. Amber thought of every last detail. Thank you so much for such a special gift!
PS. I definitely think you should sell these!!!!
Cute card set! And I love that you made a box to put them in. Thanks for sharing.
Cute set, love all the matchy-matchy!
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