I have loved to paper craft for years - really, for as long as I can remember I have loved making things from paper, including scrapbooks. The holiday season of 1999, during the stress of "the sky is falling" Y2K bug (I was an IT Business Analyst and doing application support for a large healthcare system in Central Arkansas), I found great stress relief in stamping and coloring my own Christmas cards (and making all my own gifts - hot chocolate mixes, friendship tea mix and several kinds of biscotti). I tried digital scrapbooking for several years and while I liked it, and love the "no mess" part of it, I missed getting my hands "dirty" by touching paper. I also never had any of my layouts printed - at least not for me...so, fat lot of good that did. Maybe I will have them printed eventually. And probably, I won't. :) So...I've decided it's time to return to my love for paper. And stamps.
In April, I saw a card in an issue of PaperCrafts magazine that literally brought tears to my eyes (photo of the card is not available online, but here is one kind of similar...and by the same artist, I love Betsy Veldman...I want to be just like her when I grow up). It was perfect for someone I know who has wanted a baby for years and finally, after 3 tries with IVF, she is expecting her first baby. I knew I had to make it for her - and so I did. It required placing my first order with Papertrey Ink, a company whose design team I've followed since late 2008. They never fail to knock me out with their projects. And now, I've been bitten by the PTI bug. I placed my first "release day" order this month and cannot wait to get my goodies.
When they arrive and I get a chance to stamp something, I'll share. :) Oh, you want to know what I ordered? Friends 'Til the End - a stamp set I have loved since it was released in early 2009; Mehndi Medallion; Fillable Frames 6 and the matching die; Fine Linen Twill ribbon and Ripe Avocado Saddle Stitch ribbon (I love saddle stitch ribbon!) as well as a couple of dies for use in making these baby shower invitations (from Nichole Heady's blog). And, because I have heard wonderful things about PTI cardstock, I also ordered their cardstock sampler. A sweet, sweet member of their forum has sent me a sample of some of the cardstock colors that are not in the sampler. I love how heavy it is! (110 lb...it is *thick*!) I'm not sure when it'll all be here...but I can't wait!
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