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BIG Changes & a Contest!

Months ago, Julie, Jane & I decided to start compiling a list of what changes we could make in 2008 to improve Papertrey.  Over the next few days, many of the items that appeared on the list will be revealed now that they have become a reality.  Today I get to share with you one of the BIGGEST changes we have made.

We are introducing FIVE new stamp designers as part of our team.

Every month we will be featuring TWO stamp sets, along with my regular stamp release, that are each designed by one of our new talents.  Our goal is to offer you stamps with a variety of different looks & styles, but still feature the distinguishing Papertrey characteristics of being innovative & versatile. 

I contacted these women personally to ask them if they would be interested in working with us on this type of project. 

They each have a very distinct style that will be revealed in the coming months. 

Only two have any professional training, the rest have been self-taught just in the last eight months as they have worked on their designs for us. 

I have asked each of them to work under their very own stamp line, which they have named and will be using on all of their packaging and promotions.  I am so PROUD and honored to be able to feature their artwork as a part of our 2008 collection.  Just wait until you see what they have in store!

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Candice Aguilar

Candices_headshotCandice Aguilar is someone I was introduced to by my sister (and am I ever glad she did!).  Candice is professionally trained as a graphic designer and recently took the plunge into starting her own independent firm.  She has a very unique style that is all her own within the stamping industry and you will find her point of view very refreshing!  She is dedicated to perfection and I am anxious to see what all of you create with her unbelievable images! 

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Candicelogo_21. How would you describe the look & style of your new stamp line?   I would describe the look & style of my stamp line as an eclectic mixture, combining clean lines with whimsical and elegant touches.

2. What inspires you when designing stamps?   I’d say that nature is my biggest inspiration.  It’s endless really!

3.  What is the most exciting part of designing stamps for Papertrey?  The most exciting part is the freedom to design whatever I’m inspired to design; a dream becomes a reality!

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Melissa Bickford

Melissas_headshotMelissa Bickford has been a very dear friend of mine for just shy of seven years.  She is completely self-taught in her design work with us and has really developed a line that communicates her personality.  Being a stamper first gave her a unique perspective that we are excited to offer up to the industry.  Melissa’s true love is anything floral, and you will find remnants of this in almost all of her designs.  We are just ecstatic to have her talent included in our line-up for this year!

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Melissaslogo1. How would you describe the look & style of your stamp line?    Simple & fresh!

2. What inspires you when designing images?   EVERYTHING inspires me! From magazines to clothing to the comforter on my bed. Let’s just say that I don’t look at anything without thinking to myself…..how can I take that and turn it into an image we could all create with. 

3. What is the most exciting part of designing stamps for Papertrey?   So many things! This is such a dream for me. Knowing that other stampers will be creating cards and projects with a stamp that I designed is just unbelievable. I feel truly blessed to be a part of something so big!

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Lisa Johnson

Lisas_headshotMany of you recognize Lisa Johnson as a member of our Design Team.  I was just thrilled when she also accepted the invitation to work with us on a line of stamps.  She has many different hats that she is able to wear when it comes to designing stamps.  You will surely love them all!  Lisa always has a story or a purpose for each image she creates and you will find a new kind of joy when using them as you reflect on the thought behind them.  Lisa has worked hard to teach herself the necessary programs required for stamp design in a short period of time, while still gracefully balancing the many other commitments in her career & family.  We are completely enamored with her stamp designs, and we know you will be too!   

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Lisaslogo1. How would you describe the look & style of your stamp line?   Multifarious, Diverse…. as many styles as Poppies have varieties! Each set incorporates a little bit of the different looks I like.
2. What inspires you when designing images?  Each set and image has its own story. I have been inspired by my garden, my emotions and passions, doing DT work and feeling a need for a certain image, my family, music…life in general. Sometimes I just sit and doodle on my Wacom tablet and it turns into an image!
3. What is the most exciting part of designing stamps for Papertrey?   The evolution of it all! Having seen the birth of and being a very small part of Papertrey by supporting it this past year as a Concept Designer has been a thrill… Knowing that their amazing Design team will be stamping with images from my own imagination has me elated! Papertrey Ink stands for excellence and to know that my stamp designs will be counted among their high quality and innovative products is quite an honor.
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Alli Miles
Allis_headshotI took notice of Alli Miles with her submissions to our Guest Star Stamper Contest.  Her work really spoke to me.  In fact, I was so intrigued, I decided to follow the link to her blog.  I immediately fell in love with her sense of style, her personality & charm.  She has embodied all of these things successfully into her stamp images.  Alli is very aware of the industry and trends, but yet is able to maintain a wonderful connection to what is classic.  She has taught herself all of the basics of graphic design in just a few short months, yet her artwork looks as if she has been doing it for years.  It is an absolute honor to include her as one of our designers.
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1. How would you describe the look & style of your stamp line?  The look & style is urban design, hence the name!  Urban: of, consisting of, or living in a city or town.  Design: 1) to plan and fashion the structure of an object, work of art, decorative scheme, etc. 2) the art of designing: a school of design 3) a plan or project: a design for a new process.
2. What inspires you when designing images?   The simplest answer is EVERYTHING!  The Urban Design line is a fresh modern take of my surroundings- the day to day things like curtains, drawer handles, fashion, linens and fabrics, home decor.
3. What is the most exciting part of designing stamps for Papertrey?   Papertrey Ink stamps caught my eye from the onset of the first release.  It is the classic but clean images that keep me coming back.  What I like most about Papertrey is their innovativeness.  I like the fact that Papertrey stamps stick out and are unlike any other stamps out there.  I appreciate the vision, thought and consideration that goes into the creation of each stamp.  All that being said, it was these qualities that not only made me excited about the opportunity to design stamps for Papertrey but also added to my creative inspiration.  And if that isn’t enough, who wouldn’t want to work with a leading lady in the papercraft industry???
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Heather Nichols
Heathers_headshotHeather Nichols is also a member of our Design Team.  She studied graphic design in college and was excited to utilize her skills in stamp design for us.  I am absolutely in love with the vintage twist she is able to give images, and yet keep them fresh and trendy.  The way she executes her vision with each set is just magical and I am just in awe of the possibilities each image holds.  You will be inspired by the way she uses the images in her own stamping.  We are waiting with baited breath for her first sets to come off the "presses"!
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Heatherslogo1. How would you describe the look & style of your stamp line?  My line is a reflection of my design style: clean and rustic with a whimsical feel.
2. What inspires you when designing images?  When I have been working on my stamp designs, I really am designing things that I would love to stamp and scrapbook with.  I love gathering ideas from the things around me that inspire me with my paper crafting in general and I am known to frequently scribble ideas and doodles here and there on whatever paper is available. Sometimes I sit down with one small idea that evolves into a whole set very quickly and sometimes I piece the sets together bit by bit.
3. What is the most exciting part of designing stamps for Papertrey?   This is such a dream come true for me… I have always loved illustration and design and majored in graphic design & printmaking in college. Paper crafting and stamping has always been a passion of mine that I have incorporated into all of my experiences with art & design. To be able to pull all of that together with this opportunity is incredible! I am so excited to share all of this and I cannot wait to see the creations that everyone makes with the images and designs from my line.
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There they all are!  Please be sure to stop by all of their blogs today and congratulate them on all of their hard work!  They have had to work in silence for months, so the opportunity to have public support is so great for them!!!
Because I feel that every stamper has at least a LITTLE stamp designer in them, I thought today’s post would be a wonderful way to kick off our next…
Papertrey Apprentice Contest!
—> The winner will get to assist me in designing a stamp set which will be released during our April 15th, 2008 debut. We will have a concept meeting via phone or email, to discuss what types of things you would like included in the set, the theme of the images, or even any fonts you would like to see used.
—> I will then design the set according to your specifications. You will be the FIRST to see the rough drafts & final copies! You will be involved in every step of the process!
—>Your name will be included in the promotion & packaging of the stamp set!
—>You will receive the first copy of the set, hot off the presses, before anyone else!
Leave a comment on today’s post welcoming the new girls and you will be eligible to win! 
The contest will close at 12pm (EST) on Monday (02/04/08) 
and the winner will be chosen via the Random Number Generator. I will announce the winner here on Monday night.   Best of luck to all!  I am looking forward to collaborating with one of you very soon!

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  3. Congratulations Ladies! I’m thrilled for each and everyone of you.
    I’m looking forward to seeing what each of you comes out with.
    What a fun and exciting year this will be for all of us!
    Congratulations again!
    Renee V.

  4. Congrats Nichole! You will love working closely with an illustration team! I know love mine! 🙂 Best of luck to all of these new illusrators! (You don’t have to enter me on the contest, unless of course you want me to draw a couple of stamps for you. LOL!) Just wanted to stop by to say YAY for your team!

  5. Nicole- I am sitting here in awe of what PTI has become in such a short period of time. I cannot wait to see what this next year has to offer with this new team of oh-so-talented designers! Thank you for all of the inspiration you provide for the stamping world! And thank-you for this awesome opportunity!

  7. Wowza’s!!! how exciting for you all and us! Papertrey is going ahead in leaps and bounds. Congrats to all you wonderful ladies who are designing – can’t wait to play with all the new sets. I just love Papertrey!!

  9. WOW!! what a talented bunch of ladies!! Can’t wait to see what they produce!! I can’t wait to purchase the “out on a Limb” set!!!

  10. Wow I am so excited. There are so many great women at work here with so many great and diverse ideas. I am excited to see what the future holds for Papertrey Ink. Also CONGRATULATIONS, and THANK YOU for the hard work and creativity you are going to share with us!!

  11. These are really some exciting changes to Papertrey. All these talents will definitely contribute to Papertrey stamps’ success. I am checking this blog everyday.

    I look forward to all the upcoming stamp sets.

    Tina

  12. Wow! What a wonderful group of designers. Cogratulations, Ladies! I’m so excited to see what’s in store for PTI!

  13. Oh, I’m so very excited to see what is in the works. I have become addicted to Papertrey and am very happy to have found it.

  14. Wow! What an absolute dream team! Congratulations to all these wonderful designers! I’m ready…holding on to my hat! What a year it is going to be!!!

  15. Congratulations to all of them! That is so very exciting@! I would DIE for an opportunity like that…bigger and better things ahead!

    Love your stamps!

  16. I am SO excited to read this news! These are JUST the types of opportunities I have always dreamed of having. Congrats to all the new designers… we have been inspired by so many of you already and can’t wait to see what you’ll be revealing!!!

  17. Congratulations to all!!! That´s a wonderfull oportunity to all the new designers. I can´t wait to see the new set.

  19. How exciting! Congrat ladies, most of you I have already heard of and love so I can not wait to see what you bring to the wonderful line of PaperTrey stamps. I can’t wait to see what is to come!

  21. TOTALLY not expecting this! Nichole, can I just say my hat’s off to you, girl! You have so much talent, so many fresh ideas, you could fuel PaperTrey for years with them; yet you still bring in more faces to share the limelight. You are one impressive lady….

    And to your team…congratulations! I know you all have enormous talent and I look forward to this coming year! Off to look up your blogs….

    Enjoy!

    Betsy Z

  23. Wow! That is huge news! VERY GOOD HUGE news for us Papertrey Stalkers! Just more PTI to love! Can’t wait to see what you ladies come up with! Congratulations!

  24. This is such exciting news about the new designers. I love your style, but look forward to other perspectives as well! Congratulations on how far PTI has come! May your future be even brighter!

    Smiles,
    Anne

  26. How exciting!!! Wow, there are some amazing things happening at PTI right now. I can’t wait to see what your new designers will come up with. Congrats ladies!!!!!

  27. This is such exciting news! I can’t WAIT to begin seeing the new designers’ sets. Congratulations to each of you!
    -Mary

  28. This is such exciting news! I can’t WAIT to begin seeing the new designers’ sets. Congratulations to each of you!
    -Mary

  29. Oh my goodness! I am so excited to see what these fabulous ladies will come up with! What fabulous opportunities for them!

  30. I am really excited for you all. I visit most if not all of your blogs. You all are creative and inspirational. Can’t wait to see what is in store for 2008! Sheri Watts

  31. Congratulations Ladies!

    I am a BIG fan of Papertrey, and I look forward to seeing your new designs.

    Best Wishes for Continuing Success,
    Meredith

  32. Congratulations to all 5 designers! I am thrilled and excited to see the changes that you are making to an already great company. Best of luck to Papertrey in 2008. I’ll be here at each release!

  35. This is INCREDIBLE news Nicole!! I can not wait to see how your line expands!! It’s like what has been happening in the scrapping industry (Heidi Swapp) — YOU are bringing it to the Card/Gift Industry! What vision and foresight!! HeeHee – I just thought I was speechless!
    Thanks for the awesome chance to be part of a BIG idea!

  37. Great designers and I bet you made there lives to work with you. This is a very fun and unique contest. I don’t know much about designing stamps, but it sounds like it would be a blast to learn and work with you guys! Count me in.

  38. WOW!! This is really exciting news. Nichole, you are truly an inspiration to us all. For you to give these women an outlet for their creativity is truly awe-inspiring. Please keep up the great work. I am proud to be a PTI customer! Congrats to all the designers. I can’t wait to see (and of course buy) your work!

  39. Oh! What wonderful news! Seriously, Nichole, you have been amazing me each and every month over the last year with your new sets and all your beautiful creations. I cannot wait to see what comes next for PTI!

  40. Wow! This would be such an exciting opportunity and I would love to win. Thank you for introducting the new designers and I can’t wait to see what exciting and fun stamps come out from PIT this year.

  41. congratulations to everyone! I am looking
    forward to all the new ideas and energy
    each of you will bring to PTI.

  42. You are a very busy woman! Congratulations on a successful year and to all the new designers. Your store will be rocking!!!

  43. WOW Nicole!! Papertrey just gets better all the time, I love everything about it and I am looking forward to all the new stuff. Now I need to start saving for all these new stamps. Don’t want to miss a set!!
    Keep up all your hard work, your wonderful.

  44. WOW Nicole!! Papertrey just gets better all the time, I love everything about it and I am looking forward to all the new stuff. Now I need to start saving for all these new stamps. Don’t want to miss a set!!
    Keep up all your hard work, your wonderful.

  45. WOW Nicole!! Papertrey just gets better all the time, I love everything about it and I am looking forward to all the new stuff. Now I need to start saving for all these new stamps. Don’t want to miss a set!!
    Keep up all your hard work, your wonderful.

  46. Wow! What a diverse and AWESOME Design Team. Congratulations to each of them. I am looking forward to seeing – and buying – their creations. You must be very excited, Nichole.

  47. CONGRATULATIONS to everyone and this amazing unveiling! i am familiar with Lisa, Heather and Alli’s styles, and i am so excited about this. i read this blog all the time, and you were the 1st unmounted stamps i attempted using. Needless to say i am hooked!
    Nichole your style and idea’s just never cease to amaze me, and the addition of these ladies has me quite intrigued. i am very excited, like getting a second helping of ice cream, but NO calories! hee hee.
    THANKS!!!
    janice

  48. Wow! I didn’t think that you would be able to top yesterday’s DT announcement, but 5 new stamp designers!!! Wow! Congratulations, girls!!! …and I can already tell that 2008 will have me sending all of my discretionary income to PTI!!! 😀 I cannot wait to see what you all have been designing!!! smiles…

  49. Just when I think PT can’t get any better, you guys do this!!! Congratulations to all of the new stamp designers!! This next year is going to be even better!! You guys rock!!

  51. WOW! I can’t wait to see the new lines of stamps these girls have come up with. It’s wonderful to see how your company has grown so much in the last year. Congrats to all of you!

  52. WOW! I can’t wait to see the new lines of stamps these girls have come up with. It’s wonderful to see how your company has grown so much in the last year. Congrats to all of you!

  54. Congratulations Ladies! I’m even more excited for 2008 PTI than I was before. I didn’t know that was possible!

  55. What a wonderful group of ladies! They all have such different styles. It is going to be wonderful to see what happens over the next few months.

    It’s a good life!
    Terri E.

  56. And here I thought Papertrey Ink couldn’t get any better. I mean you all impress the heck out of me already and every month I wait in anticipation for the new releases but now? Oh my goodness, this is beyond exciting!! Coongrats to all the girls, this is just FABULOUS!!!

  59. Congratulations to all these talented gals! I plan to stop by their blogs later today…and look forward to seeing more wonderful things at Papertrey Ink! Thanks, Nichole!

  60. Wow, so much excitement at Papertrey! I love everything you have created Nichole and am sure that the new illustration team will only bring more great images. Yea papertrey!

  61. Congratulations to all 5 of you – how exciting!!! I can’t wait to see what you have all designed. I’ve checked out all of your blogs – wow…what talent!!!

  62. Wow, awesome news! Now we’ll have even more high quality, innovative stamp sets to get creative with offered each month! So excited! Congrats to everyone, can’t wait!

  63. Congratats to the 5 Lucky Gals!! I cant wait to see what they have to offer as part of the PTI Team! I ca’nt wait to see who gets to become the next PTI apprentice!!!
    Keep it comming Nichole!!!!
    ((Rubber Hugs))
    Monica

  65. I think these ladies are great, I can’t wait to see what they come up with, I am so excited about the diversity this will bring to PTI with the guarantee of PTI quaility. I am so excited to see what else you have in store for us. You, with the help of your team, I feel, have really set the bar for stamp companies right from top to bottom.

  66. Wow! What an amazing year this is going to be with all these new designers on board! I’m really looking forward to seeing each ladies’ stamp line. Congratulations to you all!

  67. This is both fascinating and exciting, Nichole! I can not wait to see exactly what these girls have come up with. YOU are soooo bad for my bank account…that’s for sure! ha

    Congrats and best wishes to all of your new designers.
    Leigh

  68. What a wonderful group you have put together! I can’t wait to see what’s ahead. Congratulations to each of these design team members!

  69. Nicole, I was just introduced a couple of weeks ago to your site through Wendy Smedley’s Get Organized and Inspired class on BPS. I’ve been impressed by what I’ve been seeing. Then today I am reading all about these new designers and was so excited to see what you are doing and how you are not only broadening the Papertrey live but the way you are oding it by also giving new designers a leg up. I’m so impressed by that. I can’t wait to see all the new stamps. Deb

  71. Congrats to all of these ladies! I can speak from experience now that designing stamps can be even more rewarding than stamsping itself!!! Best of luck to all these new lines!

  73. Wow what an exciting announcment! And what an opportunity! I’ts great to see you bringing in fresh talent and blood to keep your lines innovative and fun!

  74. Wow! Great news to see just how far PTI has come in its success. Not only is it a honor for these ladies, what a honor for you to have individuals willing to join you on your journey!

    Best wishes to all of you!

  75. Wow, these ladies are all strong talents and will make such a wonderful design team for Paper Trey. Thanks for taking the time to expand Nichole this can only mean more beautiful bountiful blessings for Paper Trey and your Families.

    Congrats!

  76. Congratulations to all these talented ladies. I especially can’t wait to see Lisa Johnson’s designs. Lisa is an extremely talented paper artist and love to see her work in publications. Again congrats ladies!

  77. Papertrey, congratulations on your unbelievably successful first year, wishing you all the very best in the upcoming year! And to the five new stamp designers a heartfelt congratulations to each of you! Truly a Dream Team!

  79. I’m so happy I stumbled acaross your site – you will be added to my “DAILY BLOG READS”. Can’t wait to see all the new designers work..
    😉

  81. Wow, what a fantastic opportunity for all us PTI fans.

    Well done to all the ladies. I follow Lisa and Alli’s blog and love their style. I will have to check out the rest.

    Happy Crafting.
    K.

  82. First – congratulations to all the new team members, and to the “old” (ha ha!) team members taking on new challenges! I can’t WAIT to see what’s in store for us!

    Second – Nichole – DANG! You are ONE SAAVY BUSINESSWOMAN!!!! You never stop making me drop my jaw in awe of your business acumen!!

    The contest idea is amazing. How exciting that would be!

  84. Congrats ladies! So looking forward to seeing your art work in the coming months.

    Nichole – how excited to expand your offering with new artists! Looking forward to 2008 and all that PaperTrey has to offer!

  87. I cannot wait to see what all theses talented ladies have in store for us! Awesome prize you are giving away!!!!!!!!! Lisa K

  90. Congratulations to all of you !! I have been on some of these ladies sites already but am heading back and also want to see the others. I am sure there will plenty of inspiration!!

  91. Oh. My. Gosh!!! What an amazing team you’ve put together! Nichole, I love your “look” and I’m excited to see what the new ladies have to bring to the table. If you picked ’em, they must be good!!!

    I am so excited about all the changes and the new things coming to PTI. I better start saving my pennies!

    Oh, and the contest is pretty cool, too!

  92. Love the new designer(s) concept. It’s obvious to see your company is just going to expand leaps and bounds! Way to go and congrats to each and every one of your new designers!

  93. I await with excitement and with awe for your next stamps, Papertrey Ink! What a wonderfully diverse and talented team you will be working with!! How exciting for each and everyone!

  94. I look forward to seeing the new designs in the coming months! I have really enjoyed using the stamps that I have purchased so far and love the quality of PTI.

  96. What awesome news Nichole. I think you have selected some of the best there is out there. Congratuations girls. I follow these Blogs daily.
    …..and a chance to be an Apprentice………WOW. I am afraid that I would be a total loss………..but hey……nuttin’ ventured, nuttin’ gained as they say.
    Keep up the super job that you do Nichole!

  101. Congrats Ladies! What an amazing opportunity. I am so excited to see what the future holds for Papertrey Ink and the new stamp designers.

  103. Ladies I’m so very excited to see what all of you have in store for us I just ca’t wait. Good Luck and many Blessings in your new ventures. I think it will be even harder now to decide which stamp set to buy oh no.

  104. Hi Nichole
    I absolutely LOVE all of your stamp sets and work! I’m excited to hear about the new team members as well and can’t wait to see the unique stamps they produce. I only wish I had about 900 life times so I could use all of the stamps!

  105. How exciting! I can see this being very hard on my wallet though. LOL I can not wait to see what these incredibly talented ladies come up with coupled with PTI’s incredible quality and service. I am thrilled.

  106. Nichole – It’s amazing how quickly a year goes by. I’ve enjoyed watching your “baby” over the past year and look forward to all these amazing additions to its growth. The Design Team is awesome news – I’ve been a lurker on many of their sites and can’t wait to see their collections!

  107. …i am SO excited to see what is coming in the next year from papertrey…a great big high five to you all…and as we say at our school…”great job, kiss your brain!!!”…

  108. All I can say is WOW!!!! I love PTI and am DYING to see what amazing things you have in store for us!!!! Congratulations to the new designers!!

  109. Nichole,

    Congratulations on the success of your company over the past year! I am fairly new to Papertrey, but think in the short time that I have accumulated much of what you have produced! The images and designs are clean and classic and I love them! I can’t wait to see what this wonderful group of designers, as well as the new design team have come up with!

    Stephanie

  111. What an incredibly cool announcement. Every single one of you ladies deserves a standing ovation. I don’t know how you do it all, and still have each of your families, but you do an incredible job at it. Congratulations to each and everyone of you.

  114. What a wonderful set of designers! Love their work… looking forward to seeing what they come up with…
    On another note, I had to play along and nominate you Nicole for the “Great Tip Award”… just love all your projects and tips! TFS!

  115. OMG! This is awesome! Welcome to all the new Papertrey ladies. I can’t wait to see all the new stamp sets. Thank you Nichole for yet another exciting month of stamping!

  116. I love seeing all of the different styles just in their designs for their packaging. Wow! What a perfect blend of everything I love. Can’t wait to see what they come up with as well. Would love to be able to help design one with you! What a great idea!

  118. WooHoo…Congratulations ladies!! Can’t wait to see what you come up with. This is such an exciting time for Papertrey…

  120. AMAZING! PaperTrey never fails to WOW us with an array of fantastic new concepts. CONGRATS to the new designers. Several of them I already know and love the work of- I look forward to getting-to-know the new faces for PaperTrey Ink. Thanks so much for your comittment to customer service.

  121. I have been a fan of you and your sets from the very beginning. I am continually amazed at your talent and creativity. The papercraft industry has become huge and it is great to see that you are staying on the cutting edge (no pun intended). :))
    I live in London, OH so I feel a connection too because we live in the same great state! 🙂

  123. Congratulations Ladies! I can’t wait to see all of the new sets you are planning to create.

  124. Wow this must be so exciting for you all. I can’t wait to see what all the designers have in store for us. Congratulations!!

  125. What a wonderful announcement! Congrats to all of these wonderful ladies. I have admired their work for a while now and you have chosen a great bunch of women to work with. I can’t wait to see the new releases.

  127. What a fantastic idea

    I am really excited about all your new stamps and would really love to be your apprentice!

    I would love to get involved in designing an extra set

    I have my fingers crossed that you choose me!

    Thank you

    love

    Lighthousegirl

  128. This is so cool! I love the idea of guest designers. What a fun and innovative idea. Nichole, you did it again! That’s why I keep coming back. And I LOVE the idea of an Apprentice! (That’s why I’m leaving a commment) Now, if I was chosen, would I be up to the task….? Hmm…..

  130. I really love the stamping style of these ladies, can’t wait to see their own stamp designs.

  132. Congratulations Ladies! I have seen the blogs of a couple of these talented ladies and love their work, and can’t wait to see their stamp line. Love all of the surprises you keep coming up with Nicole!
    Ilene B.

  133. How exciting!!!!!! I am jumpin’ in my seat excited to see what each of these designers has in store for all of us. Can’t wait, can’t wait! Congratulations to each and every one of you!!

  134. This is so exciting – I now have to increase my monthly payment to PTI!!!! I can’t wait for the new samps. Heather J.

  135. How exciting for PTI! From the first time I saw the stamps I knew that this was the place to come back to. Now with all these wonderful changes and new designers with there own lines offered WOW. Congratulations to the new design team and can’t wait to see their work.
    How exciting it would be to work with Nicole, who I admire and want to be like when I grow up. Now to get thinking of what kind of stamp set that I would like to design…oh how fun! Thanks for giving us the opportunity.
    Stampin Smiles
    Sharon King

  136. This is so exciting! I am looking forward to all of your new ideas. Congratulations ladies! Have a great year, I am sure it will be a blast.

  137. Congratulations to the new design team and I can’t want to see all the new stamps sets and the different styles!!

  139. Very exciting news! I just hope you are prepared for the number of comments you are about to receive on this post! I look forward to spending every extra penny I have this year with you!!! 🙂

  141. I am so happy that I found out about Papertrey early on and have been able to follow it’s growth. Congratulations Nichole and to all of the amazing women on your team. I am a huge fun of Papertrey and am looking forward to all that you will offer in 2008. May you reach for the stars:)

  143. WOW! What a great honor these gals must feel. You are a great inpiration to us all. Your creativeness and big heart go hand in hand. I look forward each day to see what wonderful and creative things you will come up with using PaperTrey stamps and products. These ladies will only add to your talent. Congratulations!

  144. What a wonderful group of ladies you have gathered, and I can’t wait to see what PTI has in store for us this year!

  145. How exciting for all the new stamp designers! Congrats to all and I can’t WAIT to see all the new stamps!

  146. How exciting – even MORE Paper(trey) fun! Congratulations to everyone, I can’t wait to see whats in store (so I can buy it!)

  147. Wow! Congratulations! PT is growing and you are bringing others on board to share in your success! Nichole you are a giver and will be blessed! I can’t wait to see what is ahead and I think I might just have to learn to blog and post some of my own creations to share.

  148. I’m excited to see the new sets in the coming months! I think you have a great team assembled.

  149. Wow. Wow wow wow wow wow. It has been so fun to watch as your Papertrey dreams have been coming true… And to see you pass this along to the new Design Team (who MUST be beside themselves with joy) AND a new Team of Designers (ditto) — wow. Can there REALLY be more to come this month? How could that be?

  150. Oh my goodness, Nichole! You have been busy! I’m really intrigued and excited by the new directions PTI is moving in, and I so look forward to watching things develop. I admired PTI so much, and think you have such a well-thought-out approach to both style and business; timeless and impeccable. Bravo to all the new designers, and I especially can’t wait to see what Alli and Heather will put together. Congratulations to everyone!

  152. What can I say that hasn’t already been written. Surprise after wonderful surprise and more to come. PTI’s success (and yours Nicole) is a creative fairy tail come true!

  153. Wow even more to love from Papertrey! Congrats to all of the new talened designers and I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us! Not sure I can contribute much to a new stamp set, but man it would be fun to try!

  154. Oh, how exciting is this news!!! I can’t wait to see all the new stamp sets. And to be able to design a set with you Nichole. I have ideas brewing already, that would be a dream come true!! Mish

  156. Congratulations ladies!! I can’t wait to see the new stamps set that will come out. Every month the new sets are just so great.

  157. Congratulations to the new designers! I can’t wait to see what wonderful stamps they create for us.

  159. Wow! Are you kidding me??!! I cannot believe you are giving someone a dream opportunity to design a set with you, N!! And how cool is that you are letting your DT have their own line of stamps??!! You are so generous!

  163. holy smokes, things just keep getting better and better..amazing!! You have come such a long way in such a short period of time!!

  164. Congrats to each and every one of you. I look forward to the new designs you will each bring to an already awesome PTI!

  166. This is such exciting news! I personally have found friendship with Alli, and I must say….you know how to pick em’! Looking forward to all they have in store for us!

  167. What an amazing announcement. Congrats to the ladies who have worked so hard to bring us some fresh new stamp sets. I can’t wait to see what you’ve been creating!

  168. I can’t wait to see the designs, I have been stalking these ladies blogs for almost a year now, they are extremely talented and creative, how wonderful.

  171. Congrats Ladies! What an honor for all of you. Can’t wait to see all the beautiful sets you have in store for us.

    Nicole, you have done such a great job in taking Papertrey to new heights!

    Julie

  173. Wow! This is going to be so much fun. I can’t wait to see all the fabulous new stamp sets. Congratulations to all the talented designers.
    Ruth A.

  174. Congrats to each and every one of you girls. I will be spending my SuperBowl Sunday (who needs the Super Bowl when you have Papertrey) checking out your wonderful (I’m positive!) blogs and getting more and more new ideas. Also, congrats to Papertrey for EVERYTHING this past year and I know up and coming fantastic ideas/stamps/extras etc in the coming months. I can’t wait!!!!

  175. What a wonderful outgrowth of all your hard work over the last year! Congratulations to all the new designers who have joined the Papertrey team, and to all the DT members who get to play with all those wonderful stamps first!

  176. Congratulations to all! What a great opportunity PTI has provided and I hope you all are successful in your adventures. It is so amazing when our dreams become a reality. I can’t wait to see what everyone has created. Stacy

  177. Congratulations y’all. Isn’t it wonderful to see what you designed a part of the bigger world than just your family and friends?

    Just a suggestion. As there are more computer literates out there that know how to type a word on the computer and print it for a sentiment, I would like to see more images in the future sets you provide.

    But what do I know. I am just an amateur 🙂

  180. Welcome to all the talented ladies!!!I cannot wait to see what you have “in store” Get it??? LOL. I just know it is going to be AWESOME. I am LOVING all these changes at Papertrey. My wallet is afraid VERY AFRAID!!! Thanks for the opportunity Nichole and Thanks for keeping things SO exciting and fresh!

  181. Fantastic news !! I am so excited to see what these women will bring to PaperTrey! I am inspired by their blogs/works/projects… so to see what they will design… WOW — very excited!!!

  182. I have just recently discovered your blog and website and it is fantastic!!! You and your design team are wonderfully talented. So inspiring!!! Best wishes on your continued success!!!

  183. Congratulations to all of the ladies!!! This is such exciting news! I can’t wait to see all of the designs that these talented ladies have come up with! I can’t imagine how hard it was to keep this secret for months!!! Best of luck and continued success to all of you!

  184. I am very excited to see what this talented group of ladies come up with. YAY!!!! Congrats to them!!
    Have fun and enjoy the creative process.
    Trace

  185. Hi Nichole…I have been stalking your blog for months and watching your business evolve into something incredible. I have to say that the announcments you have made the last few days are incredible, smart and right on target.

    I have mentioned your name many times at work because you are definately one smart business woman and truely an awesome role model for the stamping industry…this just proves it even more. Way to go to all your design team members and the new stamps lines coming out. You Rock!!!

  186. Congratulations ladies!!! Such exciting news for each of you and Papertrey, I can’t wait to see what you have all been working on!!!

  187. these changes are phenominal! I love your stamps now, and looking at the logos of the new designers, the styles excite me…

  189. Congratulations all!! I wasn’t surprised to see any of your names up there…I have stalked all of your blogs and been amazed at your creativity! Looking fwd to your work!

    Yosha

  190. Wow what an amazing opportunity to work with and yet a bit daunting too! I am even more excited to see the new designers and their stamps. I love what they do with your designs. It was the first time I had seen the Just dandy site and I love everything she has done with PTI stamps so I am really excited to she her own creations.

    Best of luck to all you very talented ladies!
    Victoria

  192. I cannot get away from this website. All of your designers are all on my favorites now, a couple already were. So inspiring to see their creations. I look forward to seeing more! thank you thank you thank you! oh did I say THANK YOU!

  193. Congratulations to the new Design Team and Stamp Designers!! What a wonderful opportunity for you all! Stampers worldwide are green with envy. I know I am. 🙂

  194. Congratulations to the new designers! I can’t wait to see what their lines will include…oh woe is me…more things to buy, lol.

  195. Congratulations all! I am not suprised to see any of your names up there…I’ve stalked your blogs and been amazed at your creativity! Can’t wait to see what you come up with! Best of luck in your adventure.

  196. What a talanted group of designers. I can’t wait to see what they come up with. I think this will be a wonderful addition to the world of Papertrey.

  197. What a talanted group of designers. I can’t wait to see what they come up with. I think this will be a wonderful addition to the world of Papertrey.

  198. Wow!! I’m speechless. I can’t wait to see all the fun stuff these ladies have in store for us.

  199. What exciting news!! Congratulations to all the new design team members and designers! I can’t wait to see everyone’s designs.

  200. Wow, this is so exciting! Congratulations to all the new designers; it must feel like a dream come true! I’m excited to see all the new stamps.

  201. WOW! What an exciting honor this must be for all of you. PINCH ME! I can’t believe I will get to be in the group of some of the first people to use your images! EEEKKKK!!! Thats awesome.

  203. Wow! I cannot wait to see all the new styles the designers have to offer! Congratulations to all!

    I would also love the chance to help design stamps in the Apprentice contest!

  204. Congratulations to all the new designers & Kudos to Nicole & the Design Team members for making PT a FANTASTIC stamp company! Looking forward to seeing the new sets. Ida

  206. Congratulations Girls! This makes the coming weeks and months even more exciting for us Papertrey fanatics. I can’t wait to see what else is in store!

  207. Congratulations ladies how exciting for you all. I will be looking forward to see all your new creations!

  209. Congratulations ladies on the design team!! I can not wait to see what goodies you have in store for us this year:).

    Tammy

  210. I love your stamp sets. They tie together so well and build on each other. I also love the price point and the fact that I don’t have to add on to my house again in order to store them. You can give the same set of stamps to 10 people and each one of them will come up with a completely different design based on their own individual style. New designers will give any more variety.

  212. Congratulations to all! I can see it is going to be even more difficult for me to choose which stamps I will purchase! (Limited budget… both time and money!!)

  213. Waow!!! You are really full of surprises! I still don’t know how you can wear so many hats!!!
    Welcome to your new designers, it’s wonderful! I’m excited for them and can’t wait to see those new “sub-collections” entering the Papertrey family!!! 🙂

  214. Wow! This is big news! It is going to be exciting to see so many talented women now designing stamps….and I believe that their lines will be very different. I can’t wait to see what they have in store for us!!

  215. OH MY WOW! This is so exciting. Congrats to all the new designers. I cannot wait to see what’s in store for us lucky customers.

  216. Wow! This is such an exciting time for everyone!! Congratulations to each of the selected designers! I can’t wait to see the new designs they come up with. . .they’re gonna be awesome!! : )

  217. Congratulations ladies! Papertrey is fortunate to have you on board…and so are we! I’m really looking forward to all of the upcoming new stamps! There will be so much to choose from! Very exciting!

  218. Wow, this year is going to be GREAT! I can’t wait to see what stamps these girls came up with!! Congrats to all! woo hoo.

    I think working with you guys (any and/or all) would be heart-stopping, jaw-dropping fun! heheh

    Thanks for the opportunity.

    Bobbie 🙂

  220. Congratulations on taking the next step in your growing business. I look forward to your stamps and also that of the new designers. What fun to have lines that can grow as our tastes, moods and events change.

  221. I absolutely love Papertrey and I am sooo excited that these ladies will be adding to the collection! How exciting to create something that others will enjoy for years to come! Congratulations, Ladies! I look forward to seeing your creations!

  222. You have a great bunch of women here. They should bring some interesting diversity! Looking forward to seeing what this year has in store!!!

  224. Three Cheers for Papertrey and all the amazing new stamp designers! What an opportunity for these talented ladies and for the rest of us. Can’t wait to see what the rest of this year will bring.

  225. Wow! This news almost frightens me (lol!). I am so excited to see all the new stamp sets these fabulous designers release. I cheerfully look forward to being broke this year (lol!).

  226. What a great team you’ve set up! Can’t wait to see all the new sets in store! Congrats to everyone!

  227. Just when I think PTI has it all, you prove to be even more brilliant! Congrats to all the new designers- I can’t wait to see what you all have come up with! 🙂

  229. What a dream come true for each of these ladies! Nichole, kudos to you for encouraging and creative spirit! I know that this will be so exciting and fun to watch and evolve! The excitement builds and the building blocks with each of these talents make the sky the limit.
    Way to go!!!!!!!!!
    Jeanne

  231. I feel that papertrey ink has definitely gone far and beyond my wildest dreams with the new additions.

  232. I am so excited to see what all these talented ladies will bring to Papertrey Ink. I have every set made by PTI to date and I can’t wait to see what the new designers bring to this already fabulous company.

  234. I am so thrilled to see Heather Nichols and Lisa Johnson as members of your design team! I have followed their blogs for months now and love their styles! I look forward to getting to know the rest of your design team as well!

    PaperTreyInk! Wow … what a future you are making for your company!

    Looking forward to the months ahead,
    Kimberly

  237. Oh my goodness! I can’t wait to see all the changes that are coming. It is all very exciting! Everyone at PaperTrey amazes me constantly with your amazing attention to details!

  238. What an amazing year of growth for your company! I was curious how you would handle the growing pains, and adding more designers is a wonderful solution!

    Congratulations to the designers. I can’t wait to see your images.

  240. This is certainly opening a whole new world for Papertrey! I can not wait to see the talents that these ladies possess. Congrats to you all.

  244. Your company is amazing! I find it so exciting the way you introduce new stamp sets and the idea gallery has gotten my creative juices flowing. These new designers and well as the original fab 5 never cease to awe me with their creativity. I get so excited every time there is something new on the site. Thanks so much!!!

  245. Everytime you update your blog, I find it even more amazing than the previous post. It is a joy to come and see what wonderful things you have in store for us. I feel through you and your new team anyone can make cards look professional and beautiful.

    Welcome ladies, I’m sure you will do a wonderful job of not only designing amazing stamps, but will also do an amazing job helping me spend my money.

    Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us.

  246. How exciting! Congrats to all! I can’t wait to see all the new stamp designs. Although, I don’t think my bank acct. is going to like being empty.

  247. Congrats to the new designers! I am so excited to see your designs! I think my pocket book might take a bigger hit that it has already, so don’t tell my husband! 🙂

  248. My bank account is going to be hurting with all these new stamps! Each month – Nichole’s plus two other sets from these fabulous ladies! Yippee! Congratulations to all the new designers and design team members!

    Katie

  249. Wow! What an opportunity for someone!
    Congratulations to all your new designers. Can’t wait to see what they have in store for us (pun intended!).

  250. Wow! What an opportunity for someone!
    Congratulations to all your new designers. Can’t wait to see what they have in store for us (pun intended!).

  253. I’m anxious to see all the new, fun things from the designers…very exciting!! Congratulations Ladies!

  258. It just keeps getting better and better!Heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to all the new stamplines! I can hardly wait to see all the stamps that will be available…I am certain they will be spectacular! And to be able to design a stamp set with Nichole, well, that would be the ultimate dream…and maybe good use of my commercial art degree!!!! LOL

  259. Congrats Ladies! It is so wonderful to see favor and blessings poured onto you all. I wish you all great success and joy. May your cups runneth over!

  263. All I can say is WOW! How exciting this is for PTI and even more so for us. I can’t imagine how you managed to keep all these secrets for so long. I am so excited to see what comes next.

    Congratulations to you all!

    Angela

  264. WOW! I never would have expected this; what a fabulous group of designers! I am super excited to see what they have in store for us. I admire Heather, Alli and Lisa’s work already and can’t wait to see what Candice and Melissa are creating – very exciting! Congrats ladies!

  265. Congrats ladies! What an exciting opportunity. Thanks for being willing to share your talents with all of us!

  266. I cannot wait to see what all these designers come up with! It is sure to be great!

  267. Congratulations, Ladies! What a diverse talent pool — can’t wait to see the new stamps. What an exciting time!

  268. Wow! I’m so excited to see new designers for Papertrey stamps! I love Nichol’s style but it’ll be neat to see Papertrey expand.

  269. Last month, I purchased my first two PTI stamp sets. Then a couple weeks later, I purchased two more. Needless to say, I am loving this company, their products and all the changes that are coming. Congratulations to the five new stamp designers… I can’t wait to see their new stamps!! And to PTI… keep up the fabulous work!!!

  270. Congratulations! Your styles will be a great addition to an already fantastic line up. I have no doubt you will blow us away!

  271. Wow – what an awesome surprise! Your ingenuity is amazing! No wonder you are such a success!!! Congrats to all these ladies – what an exciting time for everyone! I so look forward to seeing each of their lines and what can be done with them. Best of luck to everyone for continued success!

  274. CONGRATULATIONS to everyone, especially to Nichole and the PTI team for continuing to come up with ground-breaking ideas in this saturated industry. You’ll always be my No.1! Stamping Hugs, Emma x

  276. OMG more stamps !. Yippee !. Congratulations everyone.. You gals have so much talent.. I’m just in awe!

  278. I’m so excited about all the new stamp designers . . . especially my stampin’ Pal Melissa Bickford who has a wonderful clean style and deserves all the new attention. Congrats to all.

  279. Congrats to the new designers! I am so excited to see what this year will bring from PaperTrey!
    Carol

  280. Welcome all! I watch almost all of your blogs and know your work. Nicole has truly chosen talent. I can’t wait to see what you all come up with! I’m still waiting for beverage set!

  281. Congrats girls, this is so great and I can’t wiat to see what you come up with. I am new to the site and glad to come at such an exciting time.
    I lvoe stamping so this will be fun.

  283. I found this opportunity and was quite excited. I actually have two pages of “doodles” that all have the same design elements and would love to have them turned into stamps. I just don’t know how to go about it. Then I saw this post. It is a beautiful, set with multiple images that I would love to see made into stamps. Thanks for this opportunity.

    Aura Battis

  284. Congratulations to each of you!!! What an exciting time we all have in store for us with PaperTrey Ink, the possibilities are endless!!!!!!
    Thank you!!!!
    Liz K

  285. Sounds like it is going to be a great year for Papertrey. I look forward to seeing all these wonderful sounding stamp lines by these fantastically talented ladies!

  288. What a great way to “grow” Paper Trey – I extend my congrats to every one of the new designers. I’m so looking forward to seeing the new creations!

  291. Wow Nicole you just never stop thinking!! 🙂 I love all your ideas and cannot wait to see what these awesome new ladies bring to PTI! Best wishes to you all!

  292. What an absolute pleasure to be able to see change and growth in an already marvelous company! Kudos to the PTI team, and to you, Nichole, for your wonderful leadership. Looking forward to another amazing year :^)

  294. Woohoo!! Looking forward to all the new stuff you have going on. Conratulations to the five new designers!! Can’t wait to see what each of you have created.

  295. Congratulations to all of your talented designers new and old! They are all fabulous! I am new to PTI and happy to be here now. xoxo

  296. Such exciting news. Can’t wait to see what the new designers create! And I would love the opportunity to be your apprentice!!

    Steph Leider

  297. wow! a truly innovative stamp company. My favorite thing about you is that you take what the customer wants into careful consideration. you rock!

  298. Welcome aboard! I am excited to see the new sets! It is always a thrill to have the middle of the month roll around so that we can see your hard work unveiled.

  299. Wow! You are full of good surprises, aren’t you? It looks like you’ve picked some awesome designers….congrats to you ladies! I can’t wait to see what they have in store for us!

    Kisa

  301. Wow ladies congrats to all of you. I just stopped by your blogs and I can see lots of talent coming our way. I can’t wait to see what the future will bring. You ladies are awsome!
    Marla

  303. I found out about your stamp company back when yor did your 3rd or 4th release. I just loved your style!! Then you started releasing more than one set a month. Yeah! Now your want to offer even more! Our wallets (and maybe our husbands) will be groaning. I am looking forward to what your new designers will come up with. I have been admiring some of them for quite a while. I am also looking forward to your designs too. Good luck.

  304. I found out about your stamp company back when yor did your 3rd or 4th release. I just loved your style!! Then you started releasing more than one set a month. Yeah! Now your want to offer even more! Our wallets (and maybe our husbands) will be groaning. I am looking forward to what your new designers will come up with. I have been admiring some of them for quite a while. I am also looking forward to your designs too. Good luck.

  305. What amazing talent you’re adding to Papertrey Ink. I love all of the creative names each lady has come up with. HUGE, HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to you all. I’m very eager to see what you have up your sleeve.

  306. I LOVE all of the ladies that you choose. I already had all of their blogs bookmarked because I too love the projects they have done. AWESOME!

  307. WOW! Nichole, you and PTI team just keep coming out with the absolute best ideas! Congrats on the new Design team and new stamp designers.

  308. Wow thats really exciting, can’t wait to see everything. 2007 was already an awesome year-how are you planning on topping that I wonder????

    Regan

  309. How wonderful for all of you ladies! I have been a fan of some of you for quite a while and am looking forward to seeing work from those of you I don’t know. Congratulations!

  312. WOW! That would be such an awesome honour!
    I can only imagine the excitment these new designers have been going through! Can’t wait to see their different styles!

    ..and I would love to be picked..GO Random Generator! (Forget the Giants !!! LOL)

  313. A huge congrats to each and everyone of the new design team. I am looking forward to what’s to come in the future!! Thanks Nichole!

  314. Wow!!! I can’t wait to see what these designers come up with! Congratulations ladies on this amazing new venture!

  315. Congratulations ladies!!! Can’t wait to see all of the new and exciting stuff. Thanks for all of your hard work!!

  316. Congratulations to the new designers, I will have to go check out their blogs. What a fun contest, I can’t wait to see who & what the apprentice will come up with.

  317. Oh, my poor, aching wallet!!! How is it going to survive all this amazing talent?? LOL!

    Nicole, I hope the RNG picks my name as an Apprentice. I have so many ideas in my head, if I don’t get them on to paper and into stamps, I think my brain will explode! Ha ha!

  319. Congratulations to all of you for being chosen by the most unique company in the industry. All the best to each one of you!

  322. You have picked some great ladies! I love all their work and their blogs! It’s hard to believe a year has gone by so fast – your company has soared! Best of luck to the future…….the possibilities are endless for you!!!!!

  323. Just when I thought it couldn’t get better….you step it up another notch. I can’t wait to see what these ultra talented ladies bring to the table. And the chance to be an apprentice….how ultra cool would that be. I am giddy giddy giddy to see what’s coming down the road. Congratulation girls and thanks Nichole for always dreaming big.

  324. Wow, what a great announcement! I am all pins and needles waiting for the big reveal of the new lines and designs. 🙂 Yippeeeee!!!

  326. Wow, what great news. I can’t wait to see all the fun and exciting things that these talented ladies will come up with.

  328. I’m amazed at the talent here! I’ve always wanted to learn how the designing process works. This would be an amazing opportunity.

  330. I am in awe of the collection of talented ladies you have gathered to bring us even more wonderful designs and creativity. While some are new to me, others have been inspiring me for quite sometime.
    A huge congrats to PTI, and a wish for a wonderful year beyond your imagination and dreams!
    ~Marie

  331. Congratulations, Ladies! How wonderful for you all and for all of us to get to play with your new stamp lines. How exciting that is! Thanks Nichole for sharing them with us.

  332. I am so excited about all of the fun things that are happening around Papertrey. New team members, new designers – Wow! It is going to be a great stamping year! I love being inspired by all of these talented women.

  333. COngrats to you all!!! I can not wait to see all the fabulous designs and inspirations you will come up with.
    Pia

  334. How exciting…for each of you! I look forward to the excitement each month and am thrilled at the thought of even more sets to choose from. (although my pocketbook may not feel the same!) Best of Luck to Each of YOU…

  335. More PaperTrey! What’s not to love? Can’t wait to see the new stamps in the coming year!

  337. I missed this part of the annuoncement early today. good thing I checked back! I’m not surprised by many of the girls you picked! Congrats to them all. I checked out the links you included and wow! I can’t wait to see what they do. This is so exciting for PaperTrey and all of us customers (probably not so good for our bank accounts-LOL!)

  338. How exciting for these ladies to have their own stamp lines under Papertrey Ink! 🙂 Can’t wait to see what they come up with!!

  339. What a great collection of talent you have brought together! It looks as though they all offer their own speciality niche to compliment each other and the quality that Papertrey has come to represent! KUDOS!

    Susan

  340. WOW! fantastic news and very exciting…I love the bios and am already a fan of their work…I am inspired and excited to see what is in store for us all…YAY!!!

  341. You’ve assembled quite an artistic team! Can’t wait to see the news sets, etc. Congrats!

  342. Congratulations to all! It looks like 2008 will be an exciting year at Papertry! Can’t wait!!!!

  343. Congratulations to the new design team members. This is very exciting! I’m looking forward to seeing what’s in store in 2008.

  344. Oh my goodness!!! What a dream come true for these very talented ladies!! What an opportunity!! I can’t WAIT to see all the exciting new lines!!!

  345. What exciting news!! Congratulations to the 5 new designers and thanks to Nichole, Julie and Jane for being so darn brilliant and amazing! I can’t wait to see what 2008 brings for PapertreyInc.

  346. Congratulations to all the lucky ladies – some of these ladies I’ve been a fan of for the past year – following their blogs and creations and trusting them for inspiration. It will be wonderful to see their stamp lines. I’d love to be the winner of the apprentice contest. What an opportunity!

  348. I’m very excited about the upcoming year. I have truly loved your sets and enjoyed your blog. I’m really looking forward to seeing the changes and enjoying even more PaperTrey stamps and products. Congratulations on your success!

  349. LOVE YOUR NEW IDEAS and the guest line creators…cant’ wait to see the projects …mary b

  351. Welcome ladies, I am looking forward to seeing your work and checking out your blogs. Here’s to a great year of creativity!!!

  352. Congrats to all the new designers, what an awesome opprotunity. I can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with 🙂

  354. Congratulations ladies. I have seen a couple of your work, as I visit your blogs. Looking forward to see the others blogs. Welcome aboard Paper Trey!!! Chris

  355. Love all the exciting changes going on around here. It would be great to get to be a small part of all this fun!

  357. How AWESOME!! I already think PaperTrey Ink is at the top of the list of must have stamp sets and adding these designers is going to put you over the top! I follow a couple of the designers blogs already and look forward to seeing what they all come up with. I would love to win the opportunity to help design a stamp set so please randompicker pick ME 🙂

    – Michelle

  358. Congratulations ladies–what an experience. Nichole, you are one fantastic woman. Giving these women the opportunity to experience this new “adventure” is great. Best wishes to all.

  359. Wow! I can’t wait to see what all these wonderful and talented women come up with. You have a lot of vision, Nichole. Your stamp company is going to soar. As well as capturing the moment, it sounds like you’re in the process of capturing the future. Exciting stuff!!!! Congratualtions!

  360. I am just so thrilled for all of you ladies, CONGRATS! I cannot wait to see ALL of your new designs. Nichole, you are just so inspiring, creative, talented and to simply put it … “KIND”. Thanks for everything you are and do!

  362. Congratulations to the new team! I cannot wait to see what they come up with! What an exciting contest!
    Barb

  363. I cannot wait to see what they have come up with!! As exciting as this is for us, I can’t imagine how thrilled you are!! Huge congrats on your success and all of the new designers!

  364. You really are rocking the stamping world! Excellent choices of designers! Congrats ladies!

  365. Nichole, thanks for all you do and congrats on all the exciting news and changes!

    Congratulations to the new team – such great talent and I’m so excited to see the new sets!

  367. What an exciting way to evolve PaperTrey (with the new designers)! I look forward to the next year and in finding more space to store my new PTI stamp sets!

  368. I consider Papertrey to be at the top of my list when it comes to clean uncluttered classic stamps and designs. I wish you much continued success with your company and I’m sure with the addition of these talented newcomers to your team, you will soar!
    Mary Puskar

  370. This is an awesome blog I just came across. Congratulations to all the new ladies. I look forward to having access to your future contributions. Thanks in advance.

    LP

  371. Congratulations to all the new design members! I look forward to seeing everyone’s creative talents in action!
    Happy STamping!

  372. **Congratulations** to the new Stamp Designers; I am truely looking forward to their personal signature lines.

    This Contest Nichole, just **BLOWS** my mind ….. I think it would be such an amazing experience :0) Granted, if I won I’d probably need ~smelling salts~ to revive myself from the excitement!*! ha ha
    Luck to everyone.

  373. I cannot wait to see the new designs. What a creative and fun idea! Welcome Ladies and I cannot wait to see what is to come.

  376. Welcome Girlies! I can’t wait to see your new designs and purchase them as they help me toward a free stamp set for next year 😉

  377. Wow! You’ve made some great changes. It’s going to be really interesting around here. I’d love to win this contest.

    Thanks, janet b

  379. wow! I can’t wait to see the new stamps! I’d better start saving my money. Congrats to everyone!

    Pam

  380. Congratulations to all the new designers! I’m really looking forward to seeing your designs! And kudos to Nichole for giving each designer their own line – what a wonderful way to highlight their personalities and talents!

  383. I’m so jealous!! What an awesome opportunity..I know each of you will put your heart and soul into every project..really looking forward to seeing your creations!! Congratulations and have fun with it!!!

  384. What a great idea! I’m excited to see what the new designers come up with. It’s fun that PTI has avenues for customers to be so involved with the product. THAT is innovative! Okay, you’ve got me, I’m now a clear stamper, the temptation was just too much for my little red-rubber-wood-mounted self!

  385. What wonderful changes you have in store for this year Nichole! I would be so over the moon to be an apprentice. Hope I win! 🙂

  386. You have some lovely talented added to Papertrey. Can’t wait to see the designs they come up with.

  387. what an exciting time for you girlz and Papertrey! It will be fun to see what’s in store! Best Wishes, Susan

  388. Wow, when I was imagining what the big news would be, I sure didn’t see this coming! So exciting! I can’t wait to see the new lines. 🙂 Congrats to the new designers!

  389. CONGRATULATIONS to EVERYONE on the PTI’s design team. You are all an inspiration to me and my papercrafting development. Nicole, your stamps and tools are wonderful and a blast to create with! Thanks to ALL of you! Hugs!

  390. wow! i’m so looking forward to these new designers products, such talent! congrats to all!

  391. Oooh, I can’t wait to see these gals’ designs and all the other fab stuff up your sleeve! It looks like lots of fun to come! What a great opportunity to get to help design a set…fun, fun, fun!!

  392. Congratulations ladies! Just by looking at your logos I am sure that we will see some exciting creations! Way to go!!!

  394. A BIG congratulations, Ladies!!! I cannot wait to see all of the wonderful designs!! How COOL to have your own stamp line– definitely a dream that has been realized, I’m certain. All of the best in the future!!!

  395. Wow! How exciting is this?! I am in love with this site already, how could it get any better than this? I look forward to all the new ideas and stamp sets to come out of this

  397. Congratulations to you all. I have seen the wonderful things you create on your blogs and cant wait to see what kind of awesome stamps come from such creative minds.

    Hugs
    Nic

  400. Wow – just when you think papertrey can’t get any better!! Congrats to all the new designers!!!

  402. Congratulations to all of you! What a wonderful accomplishment. I look forward to seeing all the Papertrey has to offer in 2008.

  403. Congratulations ladies! It looks like you picked some good ones! I checked out all of their blogs. I look forward to seeing all the new stamps and artwork in the future!!

  404. This is such an exciting announcement! I’m SO looking forward to seeing all the new sets these ladies are designing. Congrats to them, and to all of you at Papertrey for the innovative and fresh concepts you keep coming up with!!

  407. What a great opportunity for all the ladies!!!!
    Can’t wait to see the new creations and see what every one will be bringing to Papertrey! I hope I can help design a stamp set -how cool would that be???

  409. How exciting! Can’t wait to see all the different designs and stamps. Lots and lots of talent in this group. Congratulations to all!

  410. Wow what talent you have assembled. I can say I vowed never to use unmounted stamps, until I stumbled about papertrey. I know have a wish list a mile long. You have convinced me to get out of my box!! I’m hoping that this will be PT even better than ever. My checkbook won’t be happy though.

  412. Wow! WHat a great bunch of designers you have rounded up!! I follow alot of these girls, and am glad to see a Canadian in the group!! Welcome, and I can hardly wait to spend my money!

  413. What a great idea and fun way to involve your customers and aspiring artists with your company! It would be a honor to win this contest!

  415. Congratulations Ladies! I am so happy for you all and am excited to see the new sets each month! Keep up the good work.

    Diane

  416. Wow, this is awesome news. I can’t wait to see the different collections offered by these versatile, talented designers. I can only hope that luck is on my side tonight and I am chosen to be a guest stamp designer! It would be absolutely amazing to work with you and Papertrey!

  419. Welcome new designers to Papertrey. What an honor to be working with such a classy company and Nicole. Congratulations and I look forward to your designs.

  420. Well this is more exciting news! Welcome all new stamp designers and I look forward to what all yall have in store for us!

  422. Wow. sounds like big and fun changes!! I look forward to seeing all these new designers work!!

  425. WOW, what an exciting opportunity! What an exciting direction your company is heading. I’d be honored to assist in any way.

    Looking forward to seeing what is next f9or PTI.

  426. Your choices in designers is totally amazing! I love each and everyone of these ladies, and their blogs are in my list of favorites. I am soo excited to see what’s coming from these brilliant women!

  427. Wow congrats to all the ladies – great choices and i can’t wait to see their stamp lines!!! PTI is just amazing and I can’t wait to see what is next!!!

  428. CONGRATS to ALL! This is soooooo…exciting, I can’t wait to see all of the new and exciting designs for 2008.

  429. Wow congrats to all the ladies – great choices and i can’t wait to see their stamp lines!!! PTI is just amazing and I can’t wait to see what is next!!!

  430. Congratulations ladies! This is soooooo exciting and I am eagerly awaiting the new stamps this year.

  432. Wow! This is a big change. Congratulations to all the ladies. I’m sure we will have some incredible sets coming up. I’m looking forward to seeing their styles.

    Kristyn

  433. Wow, I think these artists will be wonderful additions to your company and I can not wait to see the new things they have in store for us! Please enter me in your contest.

  434. Wow what fun. I am looking forward to the new designs that these wonderful ladies develop. Congratulations to you all. I wish everyone much success!

  435. Wow what a great opportunity and congratulations ladies. Can’t wait to see your first set of stamps. How exciting!!! Nichole what a great way to start off the New Year! Looking forward to seeing even more fantastic ideas and wish you even more success this year. Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration you share with us. 🙂

  436. congrats to all of the ladies..looking through their blogs makes me excited for what is to come!:)

  437. WOW!!! So many exciting things are happening at Papertrey! Congratulations to all the new designers — I can’t wait to see your stamps!

  438. Congrats to all the talented women! I am looking forward to seeing all the great new stamps!!

  439. What a fabulous idea! I’m so excited to see the new stamps. All of these ladies are obviously very talented and will make a great contribution to an already very amazing company!

  445. HOLY SMOKES! You ladies have received a wonderful welcome….over 400 of us PaperTrey addicts are here to say WELCOME!!!

    Annette

  446. Congrat’s to all the talented ladies. I can’t wait to see what great stuff you put out for us this year.

  448. Wow Nichole, what a fresh, unique concept! I can’t wait to see what all these talented women design.

  449. OMG! This is pure genius! This is so over the top exciting! What an awesome addition to your company and what a wonderful collection of talentented artists! You have just surrounded yourself with the best of the best. I can hardly contain myself. Many of these artists are secret stamping “idols” of mine and I read their blogs daily!!! I cannot wait to see their work! I know I will love it! And then the thought of having the opportunity to help design a stamp set leaves me all tingly and breathless! I would consider it an opportunity of a life time!

  450. This is fantastic news! I already enjoy the blogs of several of the new designers – I can only imagine how much I’m going to love their stamps, too!

  451. What an amazing way to expand Papertrey. I will look forward to seeing and purchasing upcoming releases.

  452. wow…my wallet is going to take a beating in 2008 just with Papertrey alone…wow!!! I can’t wait to see what these 5 amazing artists have come up with…and thanks Nichole for giving one of us the chance to work with you!!

  454. Wow! I’m so excited about all the changes and can’t wait to see what you will be coming up with in 2008. Thank you for blessing all of us stampers and paper crafters! Sheila

  455. What an exciting time for you! I have loved everything about PTI and it looks like it is only going to get better in ’08. Looking forward to everything you have in store for us!

  457. Congratulation Ladies, I look forward to seeing what you bring to PTI. Nichole I am in awwh of how for PTI has came in one short year. You and everyone at PTI should be so proud. Keep up the SUPER work and I can’t wait to see what you and new design team bring in the upcoming year.

  458. It’s so exciting to see the changes and to feel like a part of it all. I’ve been buying and watching from the beginning.
    Looking forward to anything you do
    Thank you

  459. I’m so excited to see your company expanding in such a great way! Congrats to each and every new designer! I cannot wait to see what you all have in store for us!!

  461. Congrats! How thrilling to be given this opportunity. I can’t wait to see what you all come up with!

  462. Congratulations!! I am new to Papertrey but I love the look and the versatility. I have a huge wish list tht grows evertime I get on here!

  463. I’m very excited to see the new developments within your stamp line. I’ve just recently found stamping and your website and have fallen in love with your images. Seems like I’ve found you at a very exciting time of your development!!! Can’t wait to see what you reveal next!!!

    Lisa

  464. I look so forward to the 15th of every month. I can’t wait to see what is in store! Welcome ladies. Congratulations!

  472. What a joy that all of you will be working for papertrey ink! So many talented women, what can we expect, except wonderful designs!

  476. yes I am sure my wife will be spending all my money on these new stamps quite soon, she assures me she will be!

  477. I have left welcome notes on all your blogs but here is another ‘joint’ welcome to make you feel extra special!

  478. Wow! What great ideas for the new year!!! As always, I can’t wait to see some prjects! Thanks for always trying to keep things so fresh!

  481. Oh wow, that is an awesome contest! I am soooo excited for this one! I would really love that opportunity! Congrats to PT, you are wonderful!

  482. Congrats to all! I can’t wait to see whats in store for 2008. I better start saving my money now!

  484. Hi Nichole-

    This is a wonderful opportunity! Congratulations to you and the rest of PTI as you look forward to an exciting 2008!

    Thank you-
    – Jen

  487. Such exciting new developments! Thanks for the chance to play a little role in Year 2 of the PTI story.

  489. This is so very exciting! Congratulations to all the designers chosen, I am truly looking forward to being inspired!

  492. A huge warm welcome to the new designers! Love all the friendly and familiar faces! I can’t wait to see their sets and add them to my collection! What a great opportunity for these gals and a wonderful addition to the already great sets from Papertrey.

    Sounds like this is going to be an amazing year around here.

  493. I can’t wait for all the new suprises that will happen this month. Your new design team looks great. I haven’t had a chance to check out all of their blogs, but the samples are wonderful. It is going to be an exciting February.

  494. Wow! Congratulations to you ALL! I already view nearly all of your blogs so am even more excited for you! I can’t wait to see all the stamp sets you create!

  495. The talent you have rounded up is AMAZING!!!! What a great opportunity for one of us to participate in such a contest!!! THANKS!!!
    Chris

  496. Congrats to all you talented ladies for being chosen as designers for PTI! You ladies are ultra talented & can’t wait to case your beautiful creations!

  498. Congratulations to all! Wishing you the success in the Next Big Thing at Papertrey!

  499. These designers look amazing. I can’t wait to see their work. I am loving the concept of design! And PTI is so up-to-the-minute and extrordinary! I love Paper Trey!

  505. congratulations girls! All your hardwork has paid off. Can’t wait until we see your upcoming work!

  507. Wow! All this talent is one place. How completely wonderful is that!! Congratulations to each and every one of you, Nicole and team for having the wisdom of selecting such wonderful talent and each new designer on being chosen. May you each be blessed on this exciting journey.

  510. I am blown away by all of your announcements. This has been so exciting for you and for us as customers. I am so happy for all of the designers that you have picked.

  511. A big welcome to all of you! I’m so excited for you – what a wonderful opportunity. The fun part is that I already subscribe to most of your blogs, so I’m familiar with your work. I’m amazed at the talent and continue to learn from each and every one of you! Thanks for all your hard work that you do on your projects and all the inspiration that you don’t even realize you offer! Congrats to all of you!

  512. I can’t believe how fast your company is growing, I am excited for you and for the ladies that design for you. I look forward to seeing some of thier creations

  513. Congratulations to all! I’m looking forward to seeing what Papertrey has to offer in 2008.
    Mary Jane D.

  514. Wow!!! How fun is all the excitement at PTI? Congrats to you and all the illustrators and design team people. Welcome and enjoy!

  515. What a great group for a design team. I visit all of those blogs regularly.
    Congrat ladies!

  518. Congratulations to each of you beautiful ladies on your success. I can’t wait to see what amazing designs you come up with. Nicole, congratulations on choosing a great team. Wishing you continued success!
    Valonda L.

  519. I,m so excited about the new team and what they have to offer. I can’t wait to see the new stamps. I’ve bought several sets and love them.

  520. Congrats to you all!!! I am so excited to see all of your wonderful new ideas and creations….I am going to be eating peanut butter for months!!!:) (wink)

  523. How exciting to be able to see the work of these new designers! There seems to be something available for any style that I want to try. Very impressive work!

  524. Looks like you have acquired some amazing talent in these new ladies! I am looking forward to seeing what they come up with in the months to come!

    Congratulations, girls!!!!

  525. CONGRATS TO ALL YOU GIRLS! YOU ARE ALL SO FABULOUS! PAPERTREY IS GOING TO BE THE BEST!!! YOU ARE ALL SO TALENTED AND LUCKY-I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST AND LOOK FORWARD TO SUPPORTING YOU ALL!!!

  528. Nicole –

    I’ve told you before how much I admire the way you have shaped and grown your business – and this announcement is a real leapfrog!!! Congrats to you and welcome to all of the new designers – I can’t wait to see what they come up with………..

  530. Oh my gosh! Congratulations, Ladies! I can’t wait to see your designs! I’m so excited for you!

  531. Welcome Ladies! What a great decision to expand the offerings and cater to a few different styles – I am just an occasional stamper but Papertrey has caught my eye and inspires many projects. Best Wishes
    HeatherFoster@hotmail.com

  534. Congrats on all the wonderful new people to join the team! I am so excited to see waht this year holds.

  535. Congratulations everyone. I can’t wait to see what’s new. The new acetate card by Melissa is so neat. I will definitly be visiting their blogs.

  536. What an awesome opportunity! Congrats to all your new designers. They are such wonderful ladied, I check their blogs out constantly for inspiration!

  537. What great choices! I am sure these talented people will have gorgeous new sets!
    Congratulations!

  539. Congratulations, Ladies! I am looking forward to seeing your new stamps, and I’ll be checking out your blogs. 🙂

  540. Hello ladies and congrats to all of you! I cannot wait to see what you’re going to cook up for us to enjoy! I’m all smiles!

  541. Hooray to the new designers! Am new to Papertrey, but am enjoying my set Out on a Limb. Can’t wait to see all your new stamp sets and all of your creations…staying tuned!!! Angela

  543. Congrats on offering a terrific product to all us crazed stamp addicts. best of luck for a prosperous future!

  545. Kudos to all of you. Welcome, and I can’t wait to see what all of you have in store. Nichole is LUCKY to have you.

  546. CONGRATULATIONS! Nichole it is so very generous of PTI to offer such an amazing opportunity to the stamping community. Keep up the great work. I look forward to all the new releases.

  547. Wow, congrats to all of the new design team members, the gals with their NEW lines of stamps coming out, and to PTI! Nichole, you are always so innovative and creative, that’s why we love you and your company.

  552. I would love to have the opportunity to work with you! You are the cat’s meeeeoooowww! I am soo excited for you and your designers! Thank you for everything! kt

  553. What a bunch of talented and awesome women you have chosen. Definitely would not want to take on your job of choosing the design team. You did a great job! Can’t wait to see what is in store next for PaperTrey!

  554. Wow! So many changes for this year and many new designers! I’m very excited to see what will be coming out this year! 🙂

  556. welcome to all of the design team. I am looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with. Sherry

  557. Wow they are all wonderful and I am so excited to see what they all come up with Congratulations ladies.

  558. Wow, all I can say is wow. Just when I think “Now Nichole has done everything, what else could she possibly come up with?” Well she brings more talent into her company and they produce such awesome stamps. All the sentiments are great because I don’t think that there is anything on the market right now like that. I love it. Keep up the great work ladies.