It's a Banner Day

So, I ran around avoiding the banner bug at every turn, but I digress...this Papertrey Ink set has caught my attention!  I accepted it into my stamping life with open arms

I just adore those delicate fall leaves!

I am a fan of banner shaped cards, so you can imagine how happy I was that Nichole included a big sized banner die...yay!

Papertrey Ink: 

stamps: Fillable Frames #10,Up Up & Away

ink: dark Chocolate

paper: fine linen, distressed dots

other: Banner die cut, Leaf print dies, Fillable Frames #10 die, woodgrain impression plate, rustic jute button twine, dark chocolate buttons

Papertrey Ink: 

stamps: Banner Builder, Big and Bold Holiday Wishes, Background Basics: Botanicals

ink: new leaf, summer sunrise, true black

paper: fine linen

other:Banner Builder large die, double ended banner die

ok, so the penants are trees, hope you are good with that :)

I can't wait to see what the other PTI girls have created with this fabulous collection, can you?

• *Nichole Heady
• Betsy Veldman
• Dawn McVey
• Debbie Olson
• Erin Lincoln
• Heather Nichols
• Lisa Johnson
• Maile Belles
• Melissa Phillips
• Mish Wooderson
• Niki Estes

Comments

[Amy Rohl]

Only you...only you can think outside the box...like no other! Love these projects!!

[Melissa Phillips]

So creative and unique Kim....love both of these.
Melis

[Priya]

I always like looking at your samples coz you come up with the most different ideas and i love that. You havent disappointed me this time too. Thanks. Lovely cards, both of them.

[Haley D.]

Ooh, I love how you used the banners as cards!

[laura huffman]

love how you changed things up and made cards. didn't think i was a fan of banners, because of all the work, but now easy peasy. love it.

[Geri Freeman]

LOVE the leaves cut out of those papers! (And the mix of colors on that card!) I've tried to do without them (papers) but, come Christmas, they're all mine!

[Kathy Martin]

Oh my this banner set is awesome! Love the way you made cards for your projects!

[Lisa Henke]

oooooo! how great are these cards. LOVE that you used the large boxy die for the actual card shape (I know how you love shaped cards). tfs.

[Andi Sexton]

Very very nice! I too have been avoiding the banner craze. I like your approach:)

[jan m]

My you are clever! Gorgeous use of color and design on your leaves! And the Xmas trees, again you are so clever!

[detta owens]

You have definitely convinced me I need these stamps and dies. Be warned that I am so stealing that Christmas card idea!

[Janelle]

Eeeek! That second card... cut with into the banner shape, turned on it's side, pennants as trees, circles as little star glows... brilliant!!

[katie]

I have no place to hang a banner in my house. but YOU. You have shown me that I can use this die for a card, wasn't sure of it's size when they were hanging as part of a banner. Thanks.

[steph zerbe]

Kim, so inventive!!! Love the banner cards! Love the colors and papers you used for the first one! Gorgeous!!

[Karey]

You are so smart. I have never saw a banner card and then to turn the small banners into trees. Like I said You are so smart!

[Steph H]

These banner cards are so unique - and the Banner images turned upright for Christmas trees are very creative and just too cute!

[Marlou McAlees]

what a unique idea, love these cards Kim, as always fabulous work!! xx

[Noreen]

I love the cards! And the bright leaves with buttons on them - are so fun.

[Kim Ross]

Pennants as trees? GENIUS! I ♥ your stuff, as always!

[Kathy H]

Clever cards! Very cute:)

[Carol R]

I just love that you made the banner dies into cards! Beautiful cards too!

[Glenda]

Both of these are absolutely spectacular! Great work!