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Release Party Contest: Springboard for Creativity

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What have you seen or learned during the sneak peeks this week that
you are most excited about trying for yourself? 

You have until 11:30pm
EST to post your answer here.  The winner will be announced at
11:45pm. 

The winner will receive:

April’s I Want It All Package
(a $146 value!!!)

Best of luck to all of you in the contest!!!

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  1. A couple of things that I want to try for myself, but what I am looking forward to the most is the dimensional tree. I LOVE IT!!!! Thank you for the opportunity to win such a fabulous treat! ~SusanH

  4. I LOVED Debbie Olson’s sneak peak today with the flocked cattails – such a clever idea for such a cute set!

  5. Love the trees! I liked the little 3D effect with the little punched circles on top of the swirly tree.

  8. I can’t wait to try to make a purse for my daughter and myself. They are so cool!!!

  10. i loved what you did with the glaze.

    I think i’ll definately be trying the wallet though.

    thanks for all your inspiration!

  11. I’m looking forward to making the wallet card for my dad. 🙂 I like the peeks you’ve shown us of the masculine set.

  12. I am anxious to try to make the fabric purse. I love purses and I think this would be fun to try.

  13. I am dying to try Pond Life! Yours and Debbie’s creations are out of this world! I have really been looking forward to this set since the sneak peek last week! Amy

  14. I loved it all but I think I’m most excited about trying the Father’s Day wallet. I love the set and papers. Can’t wait!! 🙂

  16. I love the one where she (I can’t remember her name, so sorry) embossed the leaves of the tree and then did darker ink around it, really made it POP! Ooooo and that really CUTE turtle! I can’t wait to try that!!

  18. I’m most excited about the flowers! And the cricket! and the turtle. Oh, heck…I love all of them! You all are rock!

  19. I love the colors and ALL the sets, but I’m most excited to make the Father Knows Best Wallet project in Nicole’s blog. LOVE it, and know my beloved father will get a kick out of it as well. THANKS!

  20. I’m very excited about the flockin technique! I haven’t tried that before and LOVED it on the Pond Life card!

  21. It’s so difficult to decide—I’m LOVIN’ the Lemon Tart shade of yellow, and I also can’t wait to make some Father’s Day “wallets,” but I think the product I’m most excited about is that multiple-step turtle from Pond Life—the cards you’ve all made are FABULOUS! I LOVE multi-step stamps! Thanks so much! 🙂

  22. Hi! I love the new sets, colors & paper. I think I learned the most with the wallet. Can’t wait to try that for Father’s Day. My second is the tree. I love the dimension to the tree! Thanks for a fabulous new month!

  23. I can’t wait to try the masculine cards. Those are the ones I struggle with the most and hopefully this will help some. Thanks for such GREAT stamps!

  24. I am eager to try to purse, I think it would make a great summer time gift for my boyfriends sister and mom and my mom. Can’t wait to pick up some of the new stamps and ribbon. =O)

    Angie

    Thanks for sharing your Creativity with us *huggle*

  25. I am so excited for your new paper! I can’t wait to make one of those fabulous wallets! Thanks for the inspiration!

  26. I love the gel card and can’t wait to try it out. All of the new stamp sets and paper are exactly what I’ve been needing and hoping for. Thanks Nichole!

  27. Wow – I love the fantastic ideas for masculine cards. Now I can make both my dad and my husband father’s day cards! But – I also loved the post with the gorgeous daisy flower combined with a cuttlebug die. Honestly, I get completely overwhelmed with everything I learn from this site. Absolutely amazing – and I just opened my order from LAST week – my husband will kill me if he sees another box from PTI! So – I NEED to win this!

  28. I am just thrilled to see paper and stamps for the men in our lives…I am naturally drawn to all the flowers but we do need to make those special cards for our wonderful guys.

  29. What am I most excited about trying? Two things, actually:
    1) I’ll be trying out other dies from my die-cutting tools to see which ones will fit the new stamp sets
    2) Dotting my brads with a poster paint pen. I have one!!!
    So excited about the new stamp sets and products. I hope I win 🙂

  31. I have to say that I am thrilled about the Father Knows Best set, and I can’t wait to try the “embellished tree” on the card you made. It’s so cool and dimensional, and very masculine! I LOVE IT!

  32. I’m most excited about the multi-circle stamps – totally a sucker for circles and boxes and things!!! The new colors are great, too!

  33. I love the wallet card! I can’t wait to try this card myself – it is so masculine and unique. I’m planning on making it for my hubby, dad and father-in-law : )

  34. I want to make a bunch of paper piecing cards. They are great for all occasions and are gender neutral. Love the colors this month. You always come through and we always want it all. Thanks Bunches.

  35. I can not wait to try out the new stamps… I am just loving all the new releases!!!

  36. Definitely the Wallet. I have made several purse cards and have been asked about wallets – I could never make them before b/c I had no idea how. Now I do and I am very excited to try one!

  37. I LOVED the whole little stationary kit that Alli made! The little magnetic clips are soo cute!
    Inky hugz,
    Candi

  38. I’m excited about the Father Knows Best set, especially that retro tree — yummy! A new set for guys is always exciting though.

    Of course, it all looks just luscious!

  39. I really want to try Amy’s card with the flowers stamped all over the front and back, and I want to make a batch of cards using my scraps of decorative paper like Nichole had a few days ago.

  40. I absolutly LOVE your Fish Card! I cant wait to get this set and Case that card! I just LOVE how the gel was used to make it so life like! That was so amazing!

    Thanks for the Chance to Win Nichole!
    ~Monica~

  41. My most fav thing I’ve seen this past week is the tutorial of the wallet!!! What a CLEVER idea! I love it! I can’t wait to get my hands on Father Knows Best set! Thanks so much for the chance and all the wonderful sets!!!! {SMILES}

  42. I cannot wait to try the polka dots with the paint pen…what a terrific idea! I also want to try the wallet…you are so very clever!

    Thanks!

  43. I am most excited about trying out the wallet card! I love the whole idea behind the card and it combines two fo my favorite things, sewing and card making. Although there have been a TON of cute ideas, it is hard to pick just one!

  44. So much! I’ve loved the purse… I just need to learn how to sew! I also loved the cattails that Debbie Olson did with the flocking. I never would have thought to do that! I could go on and on!

  45. I loved the card with the turtle. It looks like a fun technique to try. And all the masculine stamps are a much needed addition to my stamps. It is at least twice as hard for me to make a “guy” card than a feminine card. The duck card is another one I look forward to trying!

  46. I am delighted to see how you have made designs for boys and men, and I plan to try the Fishbowl, Wallet and Tree cards. My cards always seem to end up so very feminine. I look forward to trying a more tailored, masculine approach. Your Sunrise and Lemon Tart Paper Collection will be ideal for this! Thanks!

  47. Do I have to choose just one thing? I really like all the ideas that are presented and can’t wait to try each and every one. I am very excited about the Father Knows Best set. It is so hard finding the right stamps for masculine cards sometimes. (And being the only girl in a family of 4 means I need masculine stamps too). I absolutely love that you make packages for us – ink, paper and ribbon – what could be better? Thanks so much for all the great ideas that I can’t wait to implement.

  48. I am most excited about using my cuttlebug dies with my Papertrey stamps. This looks like a match made in paper heaven. Queen Pam

  49. Your sneak peaks are such teasers. But what I would most like to try is Alli’s Garden of Life stationary project. It had so many ideas of how to use the “mum” flower that I had no idea one stamp can have so many dimensions for its use. The sneak peak images for this set were wonderful.

  51. I am looking forward to making some fun, masculine cards! I can’t wait to see the rest of the Father Knows Best set.

  52. The trees!!!
    First, pine’s way of embossing and sponging over.
    Second, your way of the retro-art circles on trees.
    Third, my special way of using a tree.

  53. I’m really excited about the new colours, I cannot get enough of yellows and oranges.

    Also, I totally want to try that wallet card design!

  54. I’m most excited to try out the purse idea. And the gel card. Thanks for continuing to offer so much inspiration!

  56. The little fish card with the hair gel was awesome! I loved everything but I think that’s what I’d like to try first!!

  57. I’m really excited about trying out the masculine-ish stamp set. I’m always looking for something to use for my DH and father, grandpa on cards and can’t wait to see what you’ve got to share with us!! Thanks for making it and I know everyone is excited about your upcoming releases!

  58. Hi Nichole… I would definitely try something with fabric. Don’t know exactly what yet but your purse seriously pushed me over the edge in trying stamping on fabric. I’ve used fabric paint and stencils before but I can only imagine the possibilities with STAMPING on fabric!

  59. I LOVED everything! But I think I will be trying the wallet and the purse and the cool retro tree card, etc. It is hard to pick just one. 🙂

  60. I am looking forward to using my cuttlebug with some of the new flower stamps. I never think of that kind of stuff. Thanks for offering such an incredible prize.

  61. I needed to learn how to make man cards! Thanks for all the inspiration and ideas! Love it all!!

  62. The wallet card and the gel card! I like popping up the flowers too!
    Thank you for all the inspiration!

  63. I love all the sneak peaks, but the one I’m most excited to try is the paper piecing one! I like the idea of making a whole stash of cards with beautiful papers and matching ribbon! Thank you so much for this opportunity at such an amazing win! And keep up the good work!

  65. Love the new colors, pattern papers and masculine stamps. Can’t wait to see them all!

  67. Well of course, the purse, the tree, but I especially love what Lisa Johnson did with the flowers. How she explained the creative process behind it with her daughter, inspired me as well! Thanks ladies for all of the inspiration that you so freely give!!

  68. I’ve learned that simple is good! I think I have a tendency to forget that I don’t need to have emblishments and bling on everything…you’ve inspired the art of “simple” with all of your creations!

  71. I’m anxious to be able to make masculine cards..They’re always so difficult to come up with a masculine design.

    Thanks again for the great fun and contests.

  72. Definitely the wallet! Or wait was that the 3-D tree? Or the emboss resist tree? Oh so many to try so few hours in the day.

  73. I really want to try the gel in the bag for water with the fish! I have never seen it before and how awesome was that!! Thank you so much Nicole!!

  76. Choosing just one thing from all of the amazing sneak peeks this week is just about impossible. But if I have to name something to try first, it’s Alli’s amazing Garden of Life flowers, cut from patterned paper in a spiral and popped up with a whole stack of dimensionals. I buy dimensionals four or five packs at a time as it is, so I’m just plain giddy about using them in big old stacks!

  77. I love everything! But I really want to see that FROG!! And I have to try out the Paper Pieces sketches. Loved the cards you did with that technique! You are so inspirational! Thanks.

  78. I really loved the way Allie cut the flowers into 3D beauties. I definitely want to try that. But I think what has me itching the most would be the tote bag that you did – my girly girls would love to have their own mom-made tote!

  79. I love the purse. I’m not a very good seamstress but your instructions are so clear. You make it sounds easy to do. I’m thinking of pulling out my old sewing machine and giving it a try!

  83. i love the dimensionals used on the trees. it looks amazing. also the paper piecing used earlier, i can’t wait to try that.

  86. I really liked the multi-layering that was done with today’s tree. It adds so much dimension and interest! I’ve gotta try that!

  87. I love the masculine sets you have coming! It’s so hard to find stamps to make guy stuff with–can’t wait to order it–i want it all!!!!

  89. The wallet card! It’s too cute.
    I’ve been afraid to try sewing my cardstock, (because my machine is older than I am) but this may push me to give it a try.

  90. I loved the wallet card and have to give that a try. I also love your sketches with the paper strips and I am definitely giving that a shot.

  91. I liked your use of colors with the Garden of Life set using the flowers with the Cuttlebug die cut. Great dimension using the sparkles. Got to try that one.

  92. I can’t wait to try out the new paper with the guy’s cards and also that tree stamp with the dimensional circles. I think that is so neat… Great release can’t wait.

  94. I definitely can’t wait to try the new Lemon Tart color collection. It looks so soft, cheery and simply lovely. It’s a perfect spring time color just in time for Mother’s Day! I don’t use nearly enough yellow in my projects!

  95. I love the Pond Life set! We live on the lake & have pet frogs – so that is right up my alley! I love Debbie’s masculine card – I will definately have to try that flocking! Thanks for sharing all these wonderful ideas!

  97. I loved the wallet card! Can’t wait to make that for my dad with some photos of my daughters. But I seriously loved everything!!!
    Kristen

  100. I loved the flower fairy on one of the designers blogs. It really makes me want to try harder to think “outside the box” on all of the stamps I have.

  101. I fell in love the the turtle from Pond Life. Can’t wait to see all the images tonight. I loved the purse you made and want to try one for myself.
    Gail

  103. I’m really excited to use the shrink plastic idea to make rings for gifts, and the purse to hold them was ultra cute, too! There have been so many inspiring projects this week, it’s hard to choose! Thanks for the chance to win some of your fabulous product – I love the sets this month that I’ve seen so far.

  104. I liked the idea of the flowers placed in the cuttlebug flower die cut. I have not used the die cut and it is now time. I am really anxious to try it. Thanks for the idea.

  105. I love all the peeks we’ve gotten. But I’m really excited to try the wallet card and masculine stamps. I’m going to make mine into a very mini album, putting a photo holder in it, like a real wallet and putting pictures of my dad with his dad and his sons. So excited! Thanks Nichole for always inspiring!

  106. Im really looking forward to making the purse. It would be a great mothers day present. My mom will love it!

  107. I loved the Father’s Day wallet and can’t wait to make it in a soft pastel and use it for a gift card holder. Totally cute!! LOVE the new colors of the papers, too!

  108. I loved all the things I saw these past few days, but I think out of everything I would give the wallet card a go and the gel card. I made a gel card when I first started card making and I would love to try out that technique again with this cute pond set! Thank you for the great sneak peeks, they are always wonderful!

  109. I am so excited to make masculine cards. Many of the masculine sets out there are not my style – I love what I’ve seen of Father knows best and Pond Life!! Thanks for the chance to win!

  110. I’m so glad to have a new masculine stamp set released. Never seems to be many of these around. Actually looking forward to making them now! Oh yeah, can’t wait to play with Pond Life too!

  112. I love the technique using the bag and hair gel for the fish card. You used a similar technique at a CKC class I took using packing tape, glitter and a birthday sticker. I also am dying to try the flock on the cattails.

  113. pick me, pick me! i really like the pattern paper layer technique…it seems easy yet classy!

  114. I’m excited to try out the new sketches with the new colors and with Berry Sorbet! Thank you so much Nichole for posting the sketches!

  116. The wallet by far is my fav tutorial this week! I can’t wait to try out the Father knows best set either! Thanks for the chance!!!

  117. That wallet is just the coolest trick. And all of the other masculine stuff. I have no kids, so most everything I do is for my husband or nephews, so it’s all perfect!!

  119. my daughter screamed when she saw the turtle! i can’t wait to make her a card with it…the crystal effects looks great! thank you for all the wonderful ideas!! can’t wait to get my hands on those new papers, ribbons, ink and stamps!!!
    chelle

  120. I most definitely HAVE to make the wallet card…my dad would really get a kick out of that. Thanks for all the inspiration!! and the beautiful stamps.

    I’m placing my first order tonight…only been thinking about it since Little Lady first released…I’m so excited!!!

    Keep ’em coming!!

  121. I LOVE the flowers in Garden of Life! And, it’s fantastic to have a nice men’s set that can be used so many ways… Pond life looks so cute.. the colours are lovely.. EVERYTHING’S GREAT!!!

  123. I would have to say it is everything that was previewed from the “Father” set. I don’t have any masculine stamps and I love all of the images and sentiments that have been shown so far.
    Keep up the good work.
    Thanks so much,
    Alicia

  124. I love the gel card and the purse. I think kids will love the gel card and everyone needs a new purse.
    Super cute ideas this month.
    Sharon Williams

  126. I loved the tree and the cute turtle with his separate body parts! Can’t wait to see what else is included in those sets! I’m also excited about the masculine sayings that will be part of the set.

  128. I Love, Love, LOVE the dimensional Tree. I am also excited about the masculine paper. Everything in this sneak peek was exciting. I think it’s the best one yet!!
    Thank you for all that you do!!
    Vicky~~

  129. I can’t wait to get Pond Life. I loved Debbie’s sneak peek today with the flocked cattails. Will have to order me some of the flocking goodies.

  130. I really like the wallet idea! I would love to do this with my children for their Father’s Day card. So cute!

  131. Congratulations on the great new sets. I didn’t think I was going to want/need Pond Life but seeing Debbie’s cattails and that cute duck pushed me over the edge. The dimensional tree is awesome too…Oh shoot, I love it all!!

  133. Please don’t laugh, but I am *finally* inspired to try clear stamps. I am a diehard wood mounted stamp lover, and I have been too intimidated to try a new medium. However, I fell in love with your new colors for March, and ordered a bunch of cardstock, ink and ribbon. Ever since then, I have stalked the PTI website. I love all your stamp sets, and will be placing an order for my very first PTI clear stamps with when our tax refund is here!!

  135. OMG! Where to start. LOVE that turtle! Mostly…making cards for the guys in my life. I have a great dad, husband and 2 amazing boys. And the the addition by Melissa with NANA will be well used.

  136. I love the wallet idea, and I’ll have to try that. I just love the sentiments from the Father Knows Best set. Perfect. I’m also intrigued by Pond Life. The water circle stamp is so unique. Ideas for cards are humming in my head…

  137. the fish gel card looks awesome! that is really creative, and i can’t wait to try that!

  138. Loved the dimensional tree! I also want to get into my scraps of paper and make some cards like you showed. Great ideas this time. Thanks.

  139. I think what I really want to try first is the awesome sketches you posted – they are all so great!

  141. I really liked the purse and want to try making one. Also, I really liked the tree stamps.

  142. I can’t wait to try the 3-D look with Ali set, Garden of Life. The tree from Father Knows Best will be fun to play with too. Woohoo, I love Papertrey.

  143. I’m anxious to try making that adorable purse and I really like the gift card holder too. I’m very anxious to see all the new stamps! Thanks for all the wonderful ideas!

  145. I’m so much looking forward to making masculine cards with Father Knows Best, including the stitched wallet. Thanks so much for the chance to win!

  147. The tree with the popped up circles sent me over the edge! I wasn’t sure I wanted this set until I saw that. I could picture doing it with different colors of circles popped up for different seasons.

  148. Amy’s “one sheet wonder” of flowers, Alli’s 3D flowers, and your 3D retro tree are on my list to make! Can’t wait to see the stamp sets!

  149. Ive seen a few things I want to try, but I think first on the list is the gel card! The sets this month are awesome!~Erica

  151. I loved the page marker Ali had. The papers are all great as well. Thanks.
    Retired Heather

  152. I really liked the wallet card. I believe I will attempt this card for my dad this year. Thanks for coming up with a masculine set! We need more of those.
    Cheers!
    Diana

  153. I am excited about making masculine cards in general. You and the design team are always an inspiration and I can’t wait to start creating!

  154. I love the technique using the bag and hair gel for the fish card. You used a similar technique at a CKC class I took using packing tape, glitter and a birthday sticker. I also am dying to try the flock on the cattails.

  155. I love all the “paper piecing” examples using the stamp images. I love the 3D elements of all the card examples this month! Beautiful cards and creations!

  156. I was surprised to see that the backside of the satin looks different and masculine-like. I simple hadn’t noticed it before, and now I can’t wait to get the yellow colors and pond life to make some masculine cards using the ribbon reversed! I hope it doesn’t sound silly that reversing ribbon is what I am most excited about doing.

  157. All the sets sound wonderful but I’m most curious about the Pond Life. I also want to see the smaller set that is an adjunct to Women of Life. Love that set. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win all those goodies!
    Cheryl

  159. I can’t wait to try the polka dots! What a terrific idea. I am also anxious to try out the wallet…I just love that idea. YOu are so very clever!
    Thanks…
    I also adore the colors this month…I “need” them!

  161. What don’t I want to try – I love it all!!! My two favorites are the purse and the fish card using the gel! I’ll definitely try both of those very soon!

  162. Love the wallet!!! What a GREAT idea! My FIL is so hard to make a card for so this should wow him!

  163. My husband is in the horticulture business -major plants in his Dutch roots too so I know I would get a lot of use out of the Garden of Life set – the card on your blog that is green with the dimensional circles -LOVE IT! (and green just happens to be his favorite color!) I would get a lot of use out of that – plus my aunt heads her state’s Daffodil society – so I am extremely excited to see that whole set and how it would work for tons of cards! Any themes I am sure!

  164. I really like the wallet idea and can’t wait to try it. The purse looks fun too. Thanks for the great ideas.

  166. I love the look at layering things to make them 3-d with popdots. I loved the tree you did and the flowers that Alli did.

  167. Love that wallet card! You’re so creative. can I borrow your brain for just one day? thanks Nicole for all the freebies!!! i hope i win!

  169. I loved the sneak peeks with the Pond Life set and the trees! I’m going to definitely give those sketches a try – so wonderful for great fast cards!! 🙂

  170. I love the gel card and the flocking. I can’t wait to try embossing/flocking and well, so many things. I also love the colors/paper, etc… you all did really well this month.

  171. Loving the white dots on the center of the flower! Gotta go get one of those pens… I can thing of lots of applications for this idea! Thanks and keep ’em coming!

  172. I can’t wait to try out the gel card you created with the little fish..looking forward to making invitations for my son’s 3rd birthday..so cute!! I also want to try out using copic markers..I liked Taylor’s tutorial with the tree…Never tried it and she made it look pretty easy!! Thanks Nichole!!

  173. It’s hard to decide what I’m MOST excited about trying for myself. Can I say everything? I love the embellished version of the tree, I’ll definitely be trying that one. making a card that mimics a wallet is another great one. Maybe that will be just the nudge I need to get over my fear of the sewing machine. 🙂 The idea with the hair gel was just too cute. And the colors!!! Again, can I just say everything?

  174. So I must admit I already tried out the 2 step stamping ideas, made the purse card from I set I have and used your templates to make a few cards that are in the hands of the US Postal Service already. But what I can’t wait to try is the wallet card- too adorable and the quote is priceless. I really didn’t think I’d go much for a masculine card set, but I love everything I’ve seen! Thanks for the ideas!

  175. I have already ordered the shrink stuff so I can make rings like Alli Miles showed on her blog. I love her designs.

  176. It may sound super silly but I would love to play with all the ribbon, paper, and ink in the new yellow colors. Yellow is a cheerful and uplifting color and I cannot seem to fail in making a fabulous card no matter what shade I use. PT’s new shades will fill in so serious empty spots for me.

    Now mind you that I would love to use the yellow inks on the Garden set and just happen to have the CB diecut that would work as shown as well. Hope hope wish wish 😉

  177. -Stamping on fabric-
    Embossing and then rubbing ink over it and having it look good, lol!

  179. The gorgeous coloring techniques. Can’t wait to try them out, especially on the new releases.

  180. I love the turtle card using the Pond Life set. What I love best about it is the way the technique shown encourages looking at stamps in different and unique ways. The 3D idea is fabulous and then using the Crystal Effects to make the image truly pop off the page. I am looking forward to going through my stamps to see what else can be done this way. Thank you for encouraging a new vision!!!

    I also am anxious to get my papers out to try the ribbonesque designs with papers. Love the papers you have this month!!

  181. I love how you created the tree with the circle punches. That set is a “must have” for me, and I will be trying that out when I get it.

  182. The purse is absolutly amazing! I have a friend that LOVES purses and I know she would love to have one like this! I can’t wait to try and make one.
    I also collect turtles from all over the world and I am really excited about trying out “Pond Life.” Thanks for the inspiration!

  184. What I have learned……… is that I need more dough re mee! Ha ha ha…. But Seriously, I love the purse idea, and will totally try that. I have also learned that some of the best things are so simple and fresh and easy to do. One small embellishment can make the card or project.

  185. I can’t wait to try out the gel card! The gel truly gives an underwater feel. I also LOVE the stationary set on Alli’s blog. It is the perfect gift for my mom and mother-in-law. You are all such a talented bunch of women. You each inspire me on a daily basis.

  186. hmmm…tough call! the 3-D swirly trees, the wallet, no the purse… i think i’ll just make it all 🙂

  187. I love the look at layering things to make them 3-d with popdots. I loved the tree you did and the flowers that Alli did.

  188. i am most excited to try the paper piecing…i have tons of tiny, sniplets of great pattern paper and cuz i am a paper horder…i need to use them up!!! thanks for the inspiration!!

  189. The purse was just fantastic!! I may not sew well, but it is never too late to learn and get better!! Thanks so much for sharing a wonderful tutorial!

  190. I want to try the duck card like Denise made. I have’t had any luck with masculine cards so I hope you are all flattered by all the scraplifting I’ll be doing. TFS all your wonderful work and tips. For someone new to stamping it is great to have one place to find all the information I need about my new favorite pasttime.

    It’s Party Time….Let’s get it started in here!!! (Good thing you can’t hear me sing!!!!)

  192. I am eager to try stamping on fabric. You made the purse look so easy….I want to make some pillows for our newly painted bedroom (btw, the color is a VERY close match to the spring moss ribbon). Thanks for such great ideas and inspirations on your website!

  194. I love it all – seriously. All of the projects and cards have been fabulous and I can’t wait to make my own. I really want to make the wallet for my Dad too. So cool. Love the patterned paper, new colors, everything.

  195. Well, I thought at first it would be the trees, I love nature stamps, but then I also have an obsession with frogs, so it looks like I am going to need it all!!!!

  196. I am truly inspired to use the retro tree. There are so many possibilities. This would be a great way to develop a family tree. This will be my first Paper Trey Ink purchase. I have been watching and admiring from a distance for quite some time now. It looks like I will join many blog stalkers in watching you on your walk of success! 🙂 Good Luck in your creative endeavors!

  197. I absolutely LOVE the Wallet card on the post that introduced Kylie Swain. Nichole, I never would have thought to make an actual wallet that could hold pics. The grandpas will LOVE it!! Thanks for the chance 🙂

  198. I’m most excited about working with pretty yellows! I don’t often use yellow in my papercrafts, and I didn’t realize until I saw the April colors that it was because I just hadn’t met a yellow I really liked yet. Thanks!

  199. The wallet…..the trees…..the little turtel guy and the gel card with the fishy tag…do I really need to choose just one??? See…I need it all! Crossin’ all kinds of body parts 🙂 J

  200. patterned paper. While waiting tonight, i actually went back to a former post of yours for patterned paper made with beautiful blooms. wow – it was awesome. so I tried it with the colors that I have and am proud of my product. thanks for the opportunity to win this great prize.

  201. Loved the dimensional tree! I also want to get into my scraps of paper and make some cards like you showed. Great ideas this time. Thanks.

  202. All the sneak peeks were fab, but I’m way excited to try the purse! I even started cleaning my sewing table. I want to make my FIL a set of guy cards with the sketches, too!

  203. I SOOOOOO want to try the fishy card with the water window…it doesn’t matter what the rest of the set it, as long as I can make that fishy card for every little boy I know having a birthday!! I NEVER would have thought to add WATER to my card…I usually try to avoid water on my stamping table…I usually spill it!! But I am excited to try it myself!

    I really like the compass rose and the Fatherly sayings…can’t have enough of those!

    All your new ink and CS and ribbon colors are delicious!
    I pray number generator picks me!
    Blessings!
    Kim Marie

  204. Gosh, they were all great! I think I liked the wallet one best. It’s really hard to find a cool card for DH since he doesn’t “fit the mold” of most Fathers (SAHD, worked in a zoo, DOES NOT wear a TIE, etc!)

  206. There are so many things that I want to try!! I simply adore the turtle from the Pond Life collection and really want to try using the crystal effects. He was so cute and perfect for boy stuff {my son has a birthday coming up!} And those new paper colors are gorgeous!! So excited!

  207. I absolutely love the flocking that Debbie Olson did. I had just bought flocking last weekend and I haven’t had a chance to try it yet but I definitely will now. Oh, and I love that purse too. That was a great idea.

    Keep those ideas coming. They are great inspiration!!!

    ~Laurie

  208. i LOVE the fish bowl card using gel!! i’m so excited to try it – very cute for a little boy card…my nephew’s 5th birthday is coming up in june 🙂

  210. I’m most excited to try more masculine cards. I am really looking forward to Father’s Day this year!
    Leah

  211. I have never done any stamping on fabric so I’m looking forward to making a couple of the purses for my two granddaughters! I know they will love them!

  213. I can’t wait to try out that wallet! In fact every man in my family is getting one for Father’s Day this year 🙂 It is such a wonderful “masculine” card to send. Now I’m trying to decide what to put in them.

  214. What I am most excited about is creating more 3-D images with the stamps. I love it all, but that’s what I’m most excited about.

  215. I want to do it all! Too many new things to try… I seriously love the Birthday Fishes and my daughter and her family are fish people. The Father Knows Best tree card is so awesome! and Debbie flocking cat tails… how clever! Oh, and the layered turtle with Crystal Effects, too cool.. I have a granddaughter on the way whose nursery is turtles!!

    Yeah, I want it all.

  216. I seem to forget that stamping is not just for paper but that stamping can also be on fabric. I’m really liking the bag idea and will try making that for myself. Looking forward to seeing the stamps for this month!

  217. I love the wallet card and I can’t wait to give it a try. Also enjoyed the 3D tree.

  218. I also loved the idea of the wallet card… that was such a great idea! And it turned out so cute!

  219. I love everything I have seen. I am excited to try some paper piecing cards. I love that I can create quick cards and use up some of the scraps I have! Great ideas! Thanks for the inspiration.

  220. I love Garden of Life so much that I have to get it and make the EXACT card on Nichole’s Blog—the one with the Cuttlebug Die! I thought it was great how the Polka Dot Basics was used for the background (and I already have that!).The new colors will be so great with this set and of course they coordinate with the already existing colors. Oh, and Ali’s project today was another incredible one—I want to make that, too. You can say that I’m inspired by Garden of Life and the way it’s used with so many other supplies! Awesome!

  221. I am most excited about the masculine set. I haven’t done many masculine projects, but anxious to try the wallet card for my dad for Father’s Day.

  222. I love all the sneak peeks from this month, the masculine sets, and the flowers (specially the flower fairy) but I am going to make shrink it rings as soon as I can find my table!!!

  223. The wallet is a must! My daughter came home from kindergarten today with a wallet they made in art class with faux stitching and a “bussiness card” they made. Apparently she is going to be a cat trainer for the circus! We will have to make a fancy one for Father’s Day and I will let her put in her own art for him.

    But I will have to make a card with the trees to go with it!
    Victoria

  224. I was inspired by Debbie Olson’s “Pond Life”. She took a few simple elements and made them so beautiful and very inspiring for a male card or for any nature lover.

  225. I love two things–one, I have never thought about coloring a brad with a white pen and two, I love the dimensional tree. What a cool idea!

  226. I am looking forward to the masculine set. My father and father-in-law are no longer with us but I so like to make cards for my husband, son, and son-in-laws. I am also waiting for the new colors so I can make one of those fabulous purses!!!!!

  227. I adore that tree with all of the circles and love that there are coordinating circles that punch out so that will be the first thing I try making once my stamps arrive! Thanks for the chance to WIN 🙂

  228. I love the sketches with the pieces of patterened paper. That’s what I want to try first. And of course the Turtle. I just love to colors too.
    Cynthia

  229. I really l love what Debbie did with the duck and the catails. I live along a river and I can look out my river and see the ducks floating along. That set is going to be so much fun. I also cannot wait to get my hands on that ribbon to use on bright summer cards.

  231. I fell in love with the spring purse pattern! I can’t wait to get the new sets and colors and make one for myself! I have fallen in love with the products from Papertrey! Thank you for such quality products!

  232. I love the patterned paper cards and the dimensional tree, but the item I’m most excited about trying for myself is the wallet! I’ve been wanting to try stitching on cards for the longest time and PTI’s Father’s Day set gives me the perfect excuse!

  233. I can’t wait to try out the new paper with the guy’s cards and also that tree stamp with the dimensional circles. I think that is so neat… Great release can’t wait.

  234. I liked the way the flowers were die cut with the cuttlebug because I have that die and it is really neat that they fit so good in the die!

  235. That gel technique for the underwater fishy scene, just darling! I will be stealing some of DSs gel to try it once I have Pond Life in my hands! 🙂

  236. Father Knows Best, Aprils new colors, Pond Life, the Flowers set, and oh the matching ribbon and pattern paper. Did I miss anything because “I WANT IT ALL”!

  237. I’m new to the Papertrey products and haven’t even ordered yet. Wait’n for the $$ but have been promoting your products (even on vacation)! I learned that all your stamps are fresh and absoutely fab. My favorite spring colors are yellow and orange! Can’t wait to order. PS: LOVE LOVE LOVE THE WALLET.

  238. I loved the purse idea best, but all the father sayings and card ideas really hit home too. All were very beautiful, and I’m very excited to see these new stamps and I love the new colors!

  239. I want to make a gel card! The one you made was so cool, can’t wait to try it. Actually I bought the mini zip bags this week-end just for that! 🙂 (And of course I want to play with this cool “pond” set! *grins*)

  240. I can’t wait to use the Fathers Day set. Debbie Olsen’s sample today was so cute with the flocked cattails – not sure if that was part of pond life or the fathers day set or if they are one in the same.

  241. I love the Garden of Life stamp set. Alli’s idea for the entire set of gifts are just the thing I’m looking for to give Mom on Mother’s Day. Thank you,
    Debby G

  242. I love the garden of life set and the stationary set Alli created but since masculine cards are harder for me I’ll have to go with those and the emboss resist technique Heather did with the tree.

  243. I don’t think I found all of the sneak peaks, but I saw several. Really loved everything that I saw (stamps AND techniques). One of my favorite things about most of the PTI sets is how you can take each piece and customize and do different things with it (like the flower, when she cut it in a swirl pattern and made it pop up). I loved the wallet idea… my DD just got her license last week and the real license came in the mail today…what a great “card” to make for her new License!! All of these sets are amazing, as are the papers, and everything else!! You have really grown over the past handful of months since I first found you!

  246. I am so excited to try all the stamps but I have been focused on the dimensional projects. They are so beautiful! The flowers, the tree, the turtle. So much I want to try – this is going to be a fun month!

  247. I was inspired by Debbie Olson’s “Pond Life”. She took a few simple elements and made them so beautiful and very inspiring for a male card or for any nature lover.

  249. Seeing your purse project made me really excited to use stamps with fabric in my daughter’s room. I’m hoping to use polka dot ribbon along with the images for some fun pillow cases and a valance! Thanks so much for the inspiration and the great prize!

  250. I can’t wait to try the wallet technique for Father’s Day cards, especially with the new saying. How cute and fun is that? I am also soooo excited to not only have the yellow and orange paper and ink (as always) but the ribbon. Do you know how hard it is to find yellow ribbon? Everytime I find some I buy it….it’s a rarity. Thanks for bringing it to us. Can’t wait to get the new colors in my hot little hands. Thanks!

  251. I love the fathers day card. It is so cute. I can’t wait to make a few. I love the new colors out for this month. Good luck to everyone can’t wait to see who wins.

  252. I am so excited to try Pond Life!!! As soon as I saw the duck today on Debbie’s blog I was sold!! I am from Minnesota and just love wildlife so the duck and cattails I have to have!! Thanks so much Nichole for a chance to win! You are so very generous!!
    Lori M

  253. I can’t wait to try the father’s day wallet. I can still remember buying my dad a wallet one year for Father’s Day and I wanted to buy him a Mickey Mouse wallet and my mom insisted on a brown leather wallet instead! We still talk about that day. I will have to make this for my dad.

  254. I’m looking forward to the “father” set and would love to try the wallet card – it’s too cool!

  255. I love the purse and can’t wait to try making one! I am also loving the new colors, there so sunshiney!!

  256. I’m excited to try out the new summer colors… I would also love to combine the Father Knows Best dimensional circle concept with the My Punny Valentine set to create a 3D “fluffy” sheep! -MindyM

  257. I love the turtle as well as the 3-d tree ideas. I haven’t used the foam dots yet and can’t wait.

  258. Naturally, I love it all. But my most favorite sneak peak was the wallet card you made. How unique! I can’t wait to make several of these. And I have to use the awesome new papers you have to go with it. Thanks for always giving us bright and innovative ideas. You’re the best!

  260. I love the card you made with the Pond Life set and the hair gel. It is so creative!

    ~Gina

  262. The wallet card is soooooo cool! That has given me some great ideas! Also LOVE the Pond set!! I love it all!!!!!

  263. I have already printed out the pattern for the cute purse and I so want to try and make the cute rings out of shrink film. I think my daughter and her friends will love them!!
    Carla D.

  264. I love the Father Knows best set and the turtle from the Pond Life is too cute! I really love Summer sunrise… I think it’ll be a great match with DS’ baseball uniform.

  265. I love all the sketches you did and how you used the pattern paper. I am all about quick and easy cards that look beautiful. With those sketches, the paper, and the ribbons it will be so easy to make some fabulous cards.

  266. The paper and inks are what I am interested in playing with first! The colors and patterns are scrumptious!! Having two grown sons I do believe these papers will offer up sunshine-filled inspiration for making cards and working on scrapbooks for them! OH FUN!! I look forward to what the new stamps will inspire!!

  267. I am really liking the Father Knows Best set…or what I’ve seen, anyway. Love the trees. PTI just keeps getting better and better.

  268. I can’t wait to try Alli’s set and make those wonderful stationary for my ‘mum’ and sisters!

  269. I can’t wait to use the Fathers Day set. Debbie Olsen’s sample today was so cute with the flocked cattails – not sure if that was part of pond life or the fathers day set or if they are one in the same.

  271. I am looking forward to the tree. So many possibilities not only with this stamp set but to combine it with others you have offered previously.

  272. I loved your purse idea, but I don’t think I’m ready to try that. I also love all the dimension you add to all your images, from the turtle to the tree. Great ideas. Thanks. Angelina

  273. I am most excited about the Father Knows Best set. I love the sentiments that are included in it and the trees are awesome! I see a lot of use from that set in both cards and scrapping, not to mention some home decor! Love it!

  274. I just adore the wallet. . . I can’t wait to make on for my dear hubby. We had 1 child and adopted 3 and I will tell you that he hasn’t seen a dollar bill in so long (partially because of my secret PTI Stash –but we won’t tell him that!) I know he’ll flip when I make him this card for Father’s Day! All the new releases look awesome. It just amazes me that when it seems like there could be NOTHING more I have to have, you go and pull out more creativity from the PTI gang!

    Thanks Nichole et al. . . you are Z Best!

  275. I love turtles and I love what you did with the stamp set Pond Life. I can not wait to get this set and give it a try.

  276. Wait…. I forgot the gel purse, so fun, and the wallet card. Definitely need to give that a go.

  278. When I saw your post with instructions on the purse you made I LOVED it. I had to try it (and did!) using Berry Sorbet… I don’t know if this counts because I already made the purse (I actually made it tote size), but your sneak peak sure inspired me!

  279. I have loved the sneak peeks you have featured using the strips of paper. I also absolutely loved Kylie Swain’s little billfold project, what a clever idea!!!

  280. The Patterned Paper! LOL, that’s a no-brainer, though, because I am a total paper slut from the word go…sheesh! I guess I’d have to say the pond set if we couldn’t count the paper addiction, lol…I do really love ponds…a bazillion years ago my aunt used to take me to a pond down by her where we’d sit for hours watching all the little bugs and frogs and even snakes!

    LOVE the sneak peeks!

    Hugs,
    Betsy

  281. Where do I start. I loved the wallet idea. Can’t wait to play with the flowers in the cuttlebug die, and I really liked the tree with the sweet swirls. I really like the variety of sets, Flowers for the girls, the great masculine sets and the Pond animals for kids cards!

  282. I my gosh it is hard to pick just one. I love all the 3-D projects and the gel card. I think I will try one of those.
    Marla

  283. Where do I begin??? First I can’t wait to try the gel card! I love that!!! I also loved the card with the duck and the cattails with the fun flock. I also can’t wait to put polkadots on a brad with the sharpie paint pen. Everyone had such beautiful sneak peaks this month as usual! I can’t wait til midnight! Thanks for so much inspiration!

  285. I’m looking forward to trying the pop-up spiral circles on the retro tree shown on April 14th.

  286. I can’t wait to try the shampoo gel card with the fishes!! Thanks so much for the idea, the set is a must have!

  287. I am most excited to try the purse. My daughter will love it! I also love your cards with the yummy patterned paper.

  288. I love all the dimentional stuff I’ve seen done with the tree/flowers/turtle and I’m definately making some of those wallets! I’m not sure if I can dig my sewing machine out, but if not, i’ll fake-stitch it! 🙂
    What a great prize!!! Thanks for the chance, you’re awesome!

  289. I can’t wait to get my hands on the new stamps – especially Garden of Life. I’m passionate about flowers! Pond Life looks like a lot of fun – for all the boys in my life.

  291. I want to use up my scrap paper and try out your scrap paper designs. I also really loved the wallet. Great idea for my son for his birthday.

  292. As always I LOVE the new colors, especially the Lemon Tart. AND I can’t wait to try and make one of those purses for my DD. Once again, thanks for all the fabulous ideas!

  293. I’m lovin’ that tree and the ideas are just a swimming around in my head. Love the masculine sets too!!! Mary

  294. I love EVERYTHING. I am excited to try all the different techniques,but probably the wallet for Father’s Day the most.

  295. Where do I begin? I absolutely love the “Women of Life” additions. YAHOO for the “NANA” stamp since I am now a “Nana”. I love the “Pond Life” sneak previews. Can’t wait to make the gel card for my grandson. And the turtle card… How clever! The page keepers will make wonderful extra Mom Day gifts, and the Paper Pieces cards are fabulous!! You all are so awesome!!

  296. Hi, I am super excited about all your projects! I went out and bought some muslin to try making the purse you featured. Hopefully it turns out “ok!” Thanks for all the great ideas!
    Heather

  297. My favorite thing I have seen so far is the wallet card! I think its a great way to show dad he is appreciated!

  298. I loved the sketches and making cards to use up scraps! They are so elegant, who would know you are being thrifty!
    Thanks as always for the inspiration!

  300. I can’t wait to try out that technique that you did with the hair gel. You said it was an oldie but it’s definately a new one for me. I want to try this in my scrapbook with some SeaWorld photos.

  301. I love, love, love the cards Alli made on Sunday with the 3-d flowers! Can’t wait to copy her cute idea with that set! I’m thinking a great Mother’s day gift ensemble. :0)

  302. The list of what I don’t want to try would be shorter. I really want to make a gel card as soon as I get the Pond set. The bag is a must and those sketches that you posted are fantastic. I could keep going but I think you get the idea. Thanks for such great stuff. -Molly B

  303. I just don’t know which set I want to try first! They all seem like so much fun – and versatile! And I can’t wait to get my hands on the Women of Life Additions set!

  304. Where do I start. I loved the wallet idea. Can’t wait to play with the flowers in the cuttlebug die, and I really liked the tree with the sweet swirls. I really like the variety of sets, Flowers for the girls, the great masculine sets and the Pond animals for kids cards!

  305. I’m excited to try the purse project, the Father Knows Best Wallet, and to play with all these new fabulous colors!

  307. I want to try that purse. I don’t know how to sew but you’ve convinced me to give it a try. I would love to make a purse for each of the girls in my family. They all would love one. Thanks Nichole for sharing all the projects.

  309. It’s hard to decide! I love the purse you made, great for summer and gifts. I love everything Alli made, I’m a sucker for flowers. She had great ideas for gifts and the polyshrink thing OMG! My girls will love them.

  312. Everything is so awesome; I love everything I’ve seen so far. Can’t wait to try making the 3 dimensional trees as well as some of the awesome stamped backgrounds. Also loving the new shades of yellow — my favorite color! And the dynamite paper papers, WOW!

  313. Love the Father Knows Best set – just spectacular! Can’t wait to see it all! I hope I win I hope I win! 🙂

  316. I love the turtle card using the Pond Life set. What I love best about it is the way the technique shown encourages looking at stamps in different and unique ways. The 3D idea is fabulous and then using the Crystal Effects to make the image truly pop off the page. I am looking forward to going through my stamps to see what else can be done this way. Thank you for encouraging a new vision!!!

    I also am anxious to get my papers out to try the ribbonesque designs with papers. Love the papers you have this month!!

  318. I want to try the purse and also the garden of life set that goes with the Cuttlebug die!!

  319. I don’t use card templates, but I was really intrigued by those I saw this week. I may have to try working with them. I also love the summer sunrise and berry sorbet combination

  320. Wow, where do I begin with what I am most excited about?!? I definitely love the new paper and colors, but am most excited about the Father’s day wallet. The tutorial made is seem accomplishable and can’t wait to make one for both my dad and my husband!

  321. I love the tree and I can’t wait to see the rest of the pond set.

    Oh, and the little girl made from the new flower set is adorable!

    Everything so far looks fantastic with so many creative possiblities.

    The fish swimming and the wallet is genius!
    Thanks for all the ideas to try!

    Marchelle

  322. I’m in love with the papers and ribbons. I’m making Thank You cards at this moment with Berry Sorbet and Pink Patterns and can’t wait to get my hands on the newest colors. Thank you for adding some spring to my color!!!

  323. I am loving the flocking on the cattails that Debbie Olson did. I also love the masculine flair it has. This could be the masculine set I have been waiting for!

  324. I am loving the sneak peaks of the new “Pond” set!! Loved the turtle and Debbie’s duck and the flocked cattails! Also loved the dimensional tree. Just when you think the new releases can’t get any better… You blow us out of the water with more fantastic creativity and products!

  326. If I could sew, I would love to try making the purse. It is too cute! The gel card brings back memories of when I made several of these a few years ago. Maybe I need to revisit my past stamping techniques. Keep showing all of your cool ideas.

  328. I am most excited about trying the wallet & ring! the wallet is such a great idea & I want to make one for my husband sometime with an invite to a special date in the inside. Also I LOVE the ring idea Alli came up with! So clever & looks like you took it out of a fashion magazine. Can’t wait to see the rest of the sets tonight!

  329. The trees are so pretty. I love the tutorial where they were embossed. I’m also very excited about the women of life mini set.

  330. Loved the wallet and all of the cards made by the father set. The new paper and colors are also wonderful.

    It’s a good life!
    Terri E.

  331. I am once again just THRILLED about the new colors and can’t wait to order the whole set! I am also excited about the frog set for my son and I thought the 3D effect used on the tree was awesome. I will most likely be trying and buying them all! 🙂 Can’t wait til midnight! love, Jessica 🙂

  332. I love the 3-D technique that I saw a few times this week. Looking forward to trying it, but I’ve got to buy (win?) my new stamps first!

  333. My mind is racing…I love everything I have seen and each post has sent my creative juices flowing (especially at 3:00 AM each morning)!!! I especially love the tree stamps as they really speak to me about life, rebirth and the potential for growth. I think of strong souls, family trees and the fruit of life..good grief, do you think I’m excited?
    Good luck everyone!! teripaper

  334. I can’t wait for the man card stamps! I posted this a few weeks ago looking for ideas for my husband’s birthday card – can’t wait to see what the release is tonight at 11. Thank you for your wonderful designs!

  336. Well, it’s been a hectic month, so for me, the most inspiring thing was the sketches. I have to make a birthday card for tomorrow for a friend. However, the new papers would be great to use, but since I don’t have it yet, I’m going to be using the aqua mist and spring moss.

  337. The Pond Life set–the multiple-step turtle and flocked cattail! What fun! And the gel window with swimming fish! Thanks for all the wonderful ideas!!

  338. The wallet has me fascinated. I’m going to have to give that one a try. I also like how you are showing how to use some scraps. Yippee!!!!

  339. I liked Heather’s embossed leaves and then inking over it. I just ordered some daubers, so I’ll be all set to go. I want to play with the circle retro tree. What fun could be had there!
    Thanks for such great excitement.

  340. I do a lot of crafting with my mother, but I consider myself a “daddy’s girl” (yes, even at 41 I’m still a girl to him)I’m so looking forward to the Father Knows Best set. I want to try the wallet as a special Father’s Day gift just to let him know how much he still means to me.

  341. how could one possibly decide. Your tutorials are all so informative and inspirational. love each one. The one that stand out the most for me now is Pond Life. Love the turtle. I am always looking for ideas on Get Well cards as i help coordinate a minsitry for this. Can’t wait to make a bunch of them!

  342. I love the turtle! I’m always looking to expand my stamp collection and I can honestly say I do not own any turtle stamps!

  343. I don’t use card templates, but I was really intrigued by those I saw this week. I may have to try working with them. I also love the summer sunrise and berry sorbet combination

  344. Both Nichole and Alli featured cards that turned only *part* of a stamped image into 3-D… More mileage from a stamp set, and oh so clever! Thanks!

  345. I’ve learned not to be hesitant about putting patterns and colors together.

    You always open my eyes to new and different possibilities. Get me to think outside the box.

    Adore the little turtle, the swirly tree and mum! Just beautiful!

    Fresh ideas, coordination, talent, inspiration — that describes PTI to me!

  346. Truly a tough one. My top 3 then are, the tote bag i loved because using fabric added a new dimention Plus i LOVE bags. The ‘circle’ tree from the fathers day set is really excitng too and Amys paper with the new flower set was pretty gorgeous, id love to play around with that aswell.

  347. I really like those cattails in the Pond Life stamp set. I also like the emboss resist that Heather Nichols did on that tree from the Father Knows Best stamp set. There were lots of great ideas in all of the sneak peaks.

  348. I already made your wallet card, I have the scraps ready, sitting on my table to make the paper pieces card for a challenge, added hair gel to the list, the trees!!!! I would like to stamp a lot of trees and make a scenery. May be make some bouquet with the flowers.

    I also wonder if you really use randomizer or pick your favorite comment and let them win. The comments that win are very well put always.

  349. There’s been a bunch of things I’ve been inspired by! I really love the wallet card idea – such a cute idea and it definitely matches the one sentiment about no money. I also really love how Alli made the flowers 3-D by some selective cutting and pop dots! So cool – and definitely something that will work with lots of other sets too!

    Thanks to everyone for all the great inspirations!!!!

  350. Gosh, I love it all! Every single NEW color, and there are NOW 6 of them! The perfect match family grows again! And I really like the “masculine” themed stamps!

  351. Ok can’t really pick one thing- I think the turtle is the cutiest thing I have ever seen!!! You did such an AWESOME job on that one!!!

    The sunset with berry sorbet- LOVE

  352. I can’t wait to try out the new paper with the guy’s cards and also that tree stamp with the dimensional circles. I think that is so neat… Great release can’t wait.

  353. As always, looks like another great release of stamps! I am loving the “father’s themed” set. I am inspired to also try one of those paper wallets! Thanks again for great inspiration!

    Michele h…

  354. Oh boy, where to begin??? I want to try it all! I am dying to try some inks, but want them all.
    The Father Knows Best wallet is so super! And the Garden Pond set is perfect for this farm wife!!
    Ack, I need to win the lottery!

  355. I loved the hair gel technique. The set used with it was absolutely adorable. I’ll defintely have to get that one.

  357. I love trees! I love both .. the swirly one on Nichole’s blog today and Taylor’s example a few days ago. I was amazed at the depth in the tree/leaves she was able to achieve with copics.

    Everything is wonderful,
    Kimberly

  358. I can’t wait to try the purse! and the new “father’s know best” and the “pond life” and, and and 🙂 I excited to see all the stamps once they are released!!!

  360. Can’t wait to see the masculine set in it’s entirety….then I can’t wait to get my little hands on it and plaaaay. Thanks for the chance to win a great gift!

  362. I think I will have to make the gel card. I love the idea of it being a different kind of card with that pocket.

    -*Linda*-

  363. So many items and ideas to spark creativity in stampers of all levels of experience! Looking forward to the new paper colors, ribbon colors, the wallet idea, and the masculine card ideas. Thank you for the new additions and inspirations!

  364. Hi Nicole… You are going to get me in BIG trouble. I just found you last night and I am hooked. I want one of everything please!!

    Meg in MO

  365. I loved the “no pattern” purse you made the first day of sneak peaks, I’m very excited to try it! I guess I had forgotten the Palette inks are safe to use on fabric!

  366. I’m excited to try to make more guy related cards. I have a hard time with them but these new sets make it look like it will be so easy!

  367. I can’t wait to make the wallet for my DH for Father’s Day.
    Someone had a great sentiment to add with it: “A true father carries pictures in his wallet where his money used to be.”
    (ohhh… I hope that’s part of a set 🙂 )
    Thank you, PTI for the opportunity to win this fabulous giveaway!
    Hugs!
    Renee V.

  369. I can’t wait to get a hold of Candice’s “Pond Life” set and doing the gel card to make it look like the fish are swimming. I haven’t seen it before and wanna try it so badly.

  370. I am excited to try stamping on fabric. 🙂 I had seen stamped onesies before, but it had never occurred to me to stamp on raw fabric and then stitch up a project with it. I’m so glad to know that you can use Palette inks on fabric. Your purse idea is super cute and I appreciate the tutorial for it! 🙂

  372. I’m anxious to try the different colors of paper, ribbon and ink together. I love seeing all of the creative projects each month!

  374. I learned about stamping on fabric. I love to sew and this just opened up a whole new world to me. I can combine my two passions… stamping and sewing! The purse was incredible and thanks for the step by steps!

  375. My favourite was the Paper Pieces sketches. They are so simple, yet so striking. I’m looking forward to trying them out! Of course, I’m also really excited to see the new sets, too:) Thanks so much for the opportunity to win this prize. You are so generous!!

  376. I want to try the purse, or more specifically stamping on fabric to create my own patterns. I love finding new and exciting ways to use my stamps, and I love sewing so this just seems a natural for me to try!

  377. I have loved everything so far, love the new paper, but I really like your Father Knows Best set. I love the trees that have been used on all the blogs. You keep coming up with great ideas!!!

  379. I LOVE the purse, but I’m not so handy with the sewing machine…I could perhaps pull off the wallet card 🙂 I love everything, as always! Thank you for the inspiration, and the opportunity! Congratulations on another AWESOME realease!!!

  380. I am loving the new colors…can’t wait to match with the ones I already have. I think Summer Rise will look stunning w/Aqua Mist.

  381. I am torn between two fantastic ideas so I will ist both. I want to do the masculine tree card with the raised swirl circles, and the purse was a great idea! I also am really excited to see the women in life set and all the great sentiments, As always wonderful stamps and great ideas. Thanks for the chance!

  382. I loved the gel fish card you made. I have 7 year old twin boys and they would love to get something like that.

  383. I am so excited to try the new Pond Life set since I have 3 little boys that it would be perfect for… but I LOVE the purse and am desperate to get all the supplies and make it! I can’t wait! Thank you for all the fun ideas!

  385. I LOVED the gel technique tutorial with the fish using the new colors. So cute!! I can’t wait to try it for myself soon!!
    Erin M.

  386. The thing I am most excited about is getting coordinating yellow inks & ribbons. I have the toughest time matching up yellow ribbon with any of my yellow inks. I will definately be getting those & the coordinating cardstock. What a great way to welcome spring!

  387. Where do I start? The sets look wonderful as always, but I’m most excited about the papers, ink and ribbons! I want to try the purse as well.

  388. I’m finally learning to use my sewing machine that my mom got me for my birthday THREE years ago–I know soooo bad!! But I am so going to make your no pattern purse. It is sooo cute and looks so easy! Thanks for the awesome idea. 🙂

  389. I’ve learned not to be hesitant about putting patterns and colors together.

    You always open my eyes to new and different possibilities. Get me to think outside the box.

    Adore the little turtle, the swirly tree and mum! Just beautiful!

    Fresh ideas, coordination, talent, inspiration — that describes PTI to me!

  390. I really like the Garden of Life stamp set, using the cuttlebug dies. Of course the fabric purse is awesome too!! I can’t wait to see the new sets. I want them all.

    Thanks
    Lori Faeber
    loribgrace@comcast.net

  391. I LOVE it all, but I was especially impressed with the purse. Not only was the pattern simple but the instructions are so easy to follow. I’m not a sewer, but I think I could almost make this. Can’t wait to order the new colors! I’ve got my first project in my head! Can’t wait to get started!

  392. Well, I should say Father’s Day cards; but really, I want the Garden of Life. I can’t wait to make the 3-D flowers, and I love the wild flower in the set.

    Sandra

  394. Debbie Olsen’s cattail card is so beautiful! I’m really looking forward to the pond set and the tree stamps. Can’t wait to see the complete sets on the reveal tonight.

  395. I can’t wait to try out the gel card! Loved it! I am really looking forward to see the entire Pond Life set.

  396. I love the cigar box gift set using Garden of Life on Alli’s blog – especially the one layer cards with the beautiful bright flowers! Oh, and that retro tree on your blog – so cool!

  397. I’m excited to try the dimensional flowers and trees. Its hard to choose just one answer since there were SO MANY awesome ideas.

  398. Im excited about the “male” set.. even tho my hubby doesnt mind getting the floral girly type cards, I think he would really appreciate one that was more “manly”.. altho he does like glitter. 🙂

  399. I like all the layering but I’m really anxious to try making my own flower background paper.

    Thank you EVERYONE for all the fabulous ideas.

  400. I loved the simple tip of using the white Sharpie on solid brads to make them polka-dotted! Nichole has the most clever tips! My fav sample was the sewn wallet. Too bad I don’t have a sewing machine…

  401. I can’t wait to do the dimensional tree. I ran out to get some versamark cuz I didn’t have any. I like the look of the tree. It gave it so much dimension.

  403. What am I *not* excited about is more like it! I especially love the purse and the wallet, and the paper and the…. 🙂

  405. I love the wallet card and I am excited to try it. I love the fact that you can change out the paper and make it look masculine or feminine!

  406. I love the muslin bag with flowers! Mine will be a variation because I need an insert for the basket under the seat of my walker. I’m so happy that I can personalize it. TFS and the inspiration!

  407. Even though I’m NOT handy with my sewing machine I plan to try that bag. It is WAY TOO CUTE!!! Surely I can sew a couple of straight lines ;-). Can’t wait to see what all else is new tonight!

  408. I am so excited about everything I’ve seen from the Pond Life set. The frog, turtle, and dragonfly make me think spring! I can’t wait to stamp a turtle with the shiny shell.

  409. I am most excited about the new “Father Knows Best” stamp set & the new ink & card stock colors!! Thanks for the chance!

  410. Somehow, I just can’t wait for my grandaughter Julia to make me a card with Nana stamped on it. Thanks a million Melissa. Also going to love the “Pond” set as each summer we live on what could have been named “Golden Pond” in Maine. The cattails with the “fuzz” were fabulous.

  413. I LOVE the wallet- can’t wait to try that- and I also loved the cat tail idea from Debbie’s blog- I’ve never used the colored flocking- only white- so that looked like fun!!

  415. I want to get a hold of the Pond Life set and make the gel cards. The fish in the Pond Life set make me think of Goldfish crackers. Lots of ideas in my head for these. Can’t wait!

  416. I really like the colors and paper. But I also like the gift-card card that Debbie posted on her blog. I even made one for my dad’s birthday yesterday.

  418. Definitely Pine’s tree! Love the emboss resist. Oh, and the flocked cattails! And the Father’s Day wallet. What is not to love about ALL of the projects… as usual!! Thanks to all for the inspiration, can’t wait to get started!!

  419. I can’t wait to try the adorable purse and the dimensional tree, love them…Your so creative..

  421. I am really excited about the Father’s Day set. It’s so difficult to find masculine stamps and this looks like it is going to be a great stamp set!

  422. I can’t wait to try out the new paper with the guy’s cards and also that tree stamp with the dimensional circles. I think that is so neat… Great release can’t wait.

  423. I love, love, love the purse and the wallet. Can’t wait to try both. Wonderful new colors and papers for spring!

  424. Love, love, love the wallet. There will be a few men in my life that will be getting one on Father’s Day. Thanks for the great idea!

  425. The purse, the wallet, the gel card…they are all spectacular! I think looking differently at the stamps themselves this month is what is different for me this month. Something that is meant to be seen one way, turned over or around, looks totally different. Thinking outside the box. 🙂

  426. I love the purse you made, and Alli’s picture frame showcasing her flower stamps. I can’t wait to get those stamps in my hands!

  427. I LOVED the gel card you did with pond life. Can’t wait to try that technique soon!!!! You always have such neat ideas, thanks for sharing them with us!!

  428. I want to try the cards you made with the pattern paper. They are simple and elegant.

  429. The wallet card – it’s got to be the most creative thing I’ve ever seen. Also, the tree stamps, I’ve never been so excited about trees!!!!!!!!

  430. I like the Garden of Life cards, the purse, the turtle, the wallet…really I like it all!

  431. I love it all but I am especially excited to see some stamps that can be used for males. We all have them in our lives so makes sense to be able to show them we love them with handmade cards. Thanks for that 🙂

  432. I want to try to flocked cattails..Can’t wait. Thanks for all the great inspirations!!!

  433. I love the wallet you made. I really want to try this for my Dad for Father’s Day as I like to give him gift certificates for the car wash, restaurant, movies, etc. The wallet was such a cute way to present the gift cards!

  434. There were SO many great ideas and fabulous projects featured this month… LOVING the new, super-sized release countdown. Thanks to all!

  435. To pinpoint this to one single item is really difficult for me. I’m a married mom of three boys…so I live in a house with 4 males. I am soooo excited for all of the masculine stamps and the paper…it’s all just what I’ve needed! I cannot wait! The sneak peak with the frog legs was truly exciting for me as I have 5 frogs living in this house as well….3 boys…I can think of so many things to do with that alone! Thanks for this, Nicole! You rock! Your stamps and now paper, ribbon, ink!…it’s all so fabulous! I can’t get enough! Take care and thanks for the inspiration! 🙂

  436. The layering of the animals in Pond Life is so cute and adds such interest to a project. The way the turtle and Debbie’s duck were done is fantastic!

  438. Loved it all! It’s so hard to pick. I’m really excited about the masculine set. Oh-and I love the new colors!

    Jen Schmitt

  440. I loved everything I’ve seen. But I would love to make the stationary set like Alli Miles made. So many pretty ideas there. I’m new to card making and your products are so inspiring and I love looking at everyone’s cards and ideas that they have made.

  441. I can’t wait to try the adorable purse and the dimensional tree, love them…Your so creative..

  442. I would like to make the purse… if someone could help me sewing it! Then I loved Alli’s stationary box for her mom, it is really lovely!

  443. I am going to make the wallet card and I am super excited to play with the Father Knows
    Best set. I also really like the turtle card you made. Too cute!

  444. I loved the hair gel card. I had made one several years ago, but seeing your card makes me want to make another one.

  445. I loved Pine’s tutorial of the Father’s Day Card with the embossed tree leaves. The darker ink sponged over them really made them stand out. I can’t wait to try this technique. Flocked cattails were also neat.

  446. I’m most excited about finally having some sets that can be used for masculine cards. I have none currently, so I’m probably adding both Pond Life and Father Knows Best to my collection.

  447. I can’t wait to try the cool set with the tree top made out of circles! That is just toooo cool. I also saw a cool project that Lisa Johnson did using the new mum stamp – too cool!

  448. I loved the pond set turtle–but my favorite was the dimensional tree–how unique–what a fabulous idea. Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for a great contest.

  449. I can’t wait to make the “fish” card with the gel. I have two little boys and have a hard time finding stamps to use for them.

  450. I am once again THRILLED about the new colors and will be getting them all! I also love the frog for my son and will definitely have to try the 3d effect with the new cool looking tree. So much inspiration these last few days…it’s been awesome! thanks, Jessica 🙂

  452. There is just so much and hard to choose. The new paper is awesome and can’t wait to try the purse.
    Thanks for all you do!
    Debbie

  453. I’m excited about the new paper designs and the masculine themed stamps- I really can’t wait to try out the Pond Life set! Thanks for all the wonderful ideas on your blog.

  454. I can’t wait to try the new papers, what beautiful spring colors. I’m also looking forward to making the dimensional tree. I so look forward to this day of the month! You guys ROCK!

  455. Love everything this month! I am most excited about trying the wallet though. I have so many ideas for that one! Like a mini one and putting it in a pocket, or purse!

  456. I can’t wait to try the Paper Pieces card sketches with other PTI pattern paper & ribbons! Thanks too for the chance to win this fabulous prize!
    -Kim

  457. I am in love with Father Knows Best. I am planning on making the wallet…what an awesome project!

    Thanks for all your hard work and sleepless nights…of course, you are making us PTI addicts sleepless too!

  458. I am excited to try the paper pieces layouts. I have all these scraps of paper, because I can’t throw anything away, but never know how to use them. These cards look great and easy to make. I also want to do the wallet for father’s day cards. I may have to buy a sewing machine just so I can make them. They would also work for masculine gift card holders.

  459. I want to make the Father’s Day wallet project! Love it and think it will also be a great project for graduation gifts this year. So excited for some male sets. I have a few men I need birthday cards for in May!

  463. Hands down the masculine stamps! My son is getting married on Saturday and he asked me to make the Thank-you cards for the gifts for his bestman and groomsmen … DH said I needed to “man” them up!

  464. I have really, really enjoyed all of Alli’s projects especially her gorgeous flower frame & her 3-D flower cards & I cannot wait to make these using her new stamp set!

  465. I can’t wait to see the new colors and pattern paper in real life. They look so yummy. can’t wait to try out Nicole layering technique!

  466. I definitely want to try the paper pieces sketches. And I’m really interested to see the Pond Life stamps. I have a baby boy now so I’m going to needing the more “boyish” images in the future. 🙂

  467. This month’s sneak peeks have encouraged me to take my stamping to the next level. Because of Taylor’s Father Knows Best card I have now purchased my first Copic Markers. Because of Debbie’s cattails, I have an order into Ellen Hustons for some frock. Because of Alli’s flower rings, I’ve been playing with Shrinky Dinks for the first time in 20 years. Because of Nichole’s purse, I think I might finally stamp on that fabric my sister gave me 2 years ago with stamping in mind. As always you and your team have inspired and amazed me. This month’s focus on new techniques has been particularly exciting. Well done! And thank you!!!!

  469. Love the little polka dots painted in white on the green brad. And what can I say about your stamps? Love them all from what I can see!!!

  470. Decisions, decisions, decisions, so many great ideas. I guess I’d have to go with the wallet card. Will be doing this for several birthdays in the coming months. Thanks.

  471. Such a talented team of release countdown-ers… I can’t wait to try making some framed art, PTI-style!

  472. I’ve learned not to be hesitant about putting patterns and color together.

    You always open my eyes to new and different possibilities. Think outside the box!

    I adore the little 2-part turtle, the swirly tree, and the mum. Gorgeous!

    Fresh ideas, coordination, talent and inspiration that describes PTI to me!

  473. I have loved all of the sneak peaks. It is really hard to choose just one thing I want to try. However, I think I am going to choose the 3-d circles on the tree. Yes, very simple, but I love the idea.
    I can’t wait to see the full sets!!

  474. …i want to try the gel card…it looks neat…and i can’t wait to get the new patterned papers, and inks…great release this month…!!!

  475. I’m most eager about the masculine items that will be available. I love flowers (use them on just about everything) but it’s time for me to some new and different things.

  476. I am about to bust a gut over that Father Knows Best card you made with that awesome tree. The brad idea was just too cute. I can’t wait to get my hands on that set. Plus I gotta have the paper and ribbon too. And that wallet…I am makin that right away. How cute was that! WOW!!!! Oh & the PURSE!!! SCREAM! Love at first site. I have been on here all week watching! I just love it allllllll!!!!

  477. i love thatt purse- i will definitiely be making some of those for the women in my life

  479. I am looking forward to using the Pond Set and making little boy cards. Looking forward to new color combinations with this new release! Also love the tree in the FKB set- and want to make a wallet card for hubby for Father’s Day

  480. I’m a new stamper and I can’t wait to try it all! Love the new summer colors, and pond life is going to be great for my boys!

  481. I’m excited because I love to use all pieces of my pattern paper so I want to try a few of the layouts using the pieces of paper leftover. I really loved the wallet for the guys. I think it’s great for all guys but especially a 16 year old and maybe putting a gas card for his birthday.
    I’m always looking for a special card and it fits the bill. 🙂

  482. I’m so looking forward to combining my decorative painting touches along with other embellishments/ribbon, etc. to all the wonderful products revealed tonite.

  483. i am looking forward to doing the “pop up on dimensionals” trick you did with portions of the tree image. that was so striking with those circular images. something fun to do on a guy card that is interesting, but not girly, necessarily – you know? thanks for sharing your genius with all of us!

  485. I am fairly new to this site so I don’t know all the ins and outs yet, but I know that I really enjoy all the projects and the great explanations of the products. I have learned so many new techniques and enjoy all the creativity of the designers.

  487. I love the cards..wow! They are all gorgeous! The new colors are simply to die for! =)

  488. I love all the dimension that was added to so many products. It really makes them pop! I can’t wait to try it myself!

  489. I love all of the different texture and dimension examples I’ve seen over the last few days. From the 3D flowers to the flocked cattails…oh, so lovely!

  490. I am most excited about the “Father Knows Best” set. I do not have many guy inspired stamps, so this will set will be most welcomed in my home ~ I can’t wait to try one of the wallets you made.

  491. I love all of the ideas, but especially want to try Nichole’s wallet card or Alli’s stationary set. I also can’t wait to try out the new colors!

  492. I love all the dimension that was added to so many products. It really makes them pop! I can’t wait to try it myself!

  495. I’m excited to start mass producing masuline cards now that I see such great inspirations. can’t wait to get that POnd LIfe set…it’s gorgeous.

  496. I can’t wait to try the purse and the wallet! What wonderful gifts they will make. And it’s so nice to see the ‘manly’ offerings.

  497. I can’t wait to use the new paper colors along with the new patterned paper!!! I love the colors! debbie

  499. Love the purse!!! I would have never thought to do that–Bravo 🙂
    Can’t wait to try.

  500. I’m always amazed at the many ways the of combining the stamp sets, papers, inks and ribbons into simple and elegant designs. I’m learning how to create using the fundamentals of simplicity and elegance. The stunning card layouts Nichole posted on her blog are a true inspiration.

  501. I love all of the templates for different things likes purses,boxes,envelopes….can’t wait to try them all.

  502. I love it all. I especially like the new patterned paper collection. The colors are so refreshing-like Spring itself. I am looking forward to incorporating it with the tree stamp. Thanks.

  505. I love the pond life, especially that card using hair gel to look like water. Too cute!

  506. I have to make a gel card! I’ve been meaning to and never gotten to it. I love your version and definitely need to make one! Love the wallet card, too.

  509. I love the sketch patterns for use with the pattern papers, what quick and easy cards. Can’t wait to try a few with the new pattern papers. What a great idea! Lovin that purse idea also, you make it look SO easy! Thanks for the inspiration Nichole!

  511. I’ve been inspired by all the sneak peeks, but I’m especially anxious to make one of the cute little purses. So cute and it looks easy enough for even me to make!

  513. I can’t wait to make the wallet – what a fabulous idea! I also liked the 3D tree, and am sure I will be trying that out soon as well. I have really enjoyed seeing what you and the design team came up with this month. Thank you!

  514. I love how you use the 6×6 paper to make cards. I’m a card maker and need to buy some of that paper–love that it’s scaled down for the 6×6 size. That turtle is too cute and I can’t wait to get it home to embellish it like you did with the gloss on parts of the shell. Looks like it’s going to be another great release!

  515. I loved all your samples, and I can’t wait to try your simple purse technique. I haven’t sewn in a long time and actually forgot that I could stamp on fabric!! Thanks so much for all the inspiration you share!

    Sue Teed

  516. The colors! I loved my pink paper and ribbon from last month, now I can’t wait to play with the new colors. And the ribbon, it’s the best

  517. I Really want to try the gold fish and the gel! That looks so cool and of course the layered tree with the swirly circles

  518. The Father Knows Best is going to be great for my oldest son who just became a new father. Oh the wonderful cards I can make him now!!!

  519. I just ordered some a paper pack set for spring moss and I have gotten so many comments on the luciousness (is that a word) of how it looks. I know I will love the new colors.

    Sheila

  520. I want to try the purse … it relly seems easy and sooo beautiful!!!!!!!
    The new paper is also gorgeous!!!

    Hugs
    Marcia

  522. All the sneek peeks looked interesting and inspiring, but I think the masculine set is the most exciting to me.

  523. I’m excited about the trees! I really liked Pine’s tree card. Thanks for this opportunity!

    Cris

  524. Nicole, you’re my idol. You had me at the wallet card. lol can’t wait to try it out eventhough i have not touch my sewing machine in years!!!

  525. I can’t wait for the stamp set for the male cards. I want to try to make the wallet card for my Dad.

  526. I can’t wait to try all of your ideas! I really liked the dimensional projects you showed today! Can’t wait for this month’s release!

  528. I can’t wait to try out the new paper with the guy’s cards and also that tree stamp with the dimensional circles. I think that is so neat… Great release can’t wait.

  531. I learned how creative you women can be!!! I most want to try working with the masculine stamps and more masculine colors. Very inspiring

  532. I ***love*** the colors! The purse is fab! It never occurs to me to take out the stash of fabric I have when I stamp. Thanks for the reminder and the inspiration! -Jd

  535. The Father Knows Best is going to be great for my oldest son who just became a new father. Oh the wonderful cards I can make him now!!!

  536. I am most excited about the Pond Life set – the turtle specifically! I love to stamp with turtles and the sneak peak left me curious about the rest of the set!

  538. There were sooooo many great ideas. But I LOVE the gel fish card. I can’t wait to try it myself.

  541. I love them all! I just found Papertrey and now you want me to pick!?! Oh boy, ummmm…love that turtle!

  542. I want to try stamping on fabric, maybe even making the purse! It looks like fun and I always used to sew. I put away my sewing machine when I started stamping — now I know I can combine both loves very appropriately! Jeanne

  543. I have to say I am so excited to see the rest of the “Father Knows Best” set!! Although I definitely want it all!!

  544. I am looking forward to trying the purse. My sewing machine is my most unloved craft equipment, so it will be nice to have a fun AND easy project to make with it.

  545. I never saw a gel card until you posted yours the other day. I can’t wait to try it with the little fish.

  546. The turtle! I love turtles and the diamond glaze on the shell really caught my eye. I can’t wait to make a card with it!

  548. It’s hard to decide but I am so glad you will have a masculine set! I loved the wallet you did and can’t wait to give it a try! Love the duck and cattails too. Thanks for all your hard work!

  549. I’m excited about stamping on fabric. I’ve never done that before and you made it look so easy and FABULOUS!

  552. The purse! The purse was excellent!!! I could never sew that good, but It was still so inspiring to see! Perhaps a paper purse I will do! : )

    Thanks for the chance to win!

  554. Let’s see…I love everything! I think the wallet is so cool, and I love the simplicity of the pieced paper cards. I am also loving the Pond Life set, especially the cute turtle. Thank you so much for the inspiration! Alexa

  559. I love the tree for the Father’s Day cards!! I don’t have a tree(YET!!!) so I am pretty excited to get this set!

  561. I alerady made the “wallet” card for my DH, I just need the stamps to finish it. This is crazy… thi is the first time I made a project before having the supplies! Thanks for the inspiration.

  562. I love this release! I was inspired by the simple template cards that Nichole made. Also, Alli’s Garden set is so wonderful and the frame project is terrific. I can’t wait to get my hands on these!
    K.

  563. I love the tree for the Father’s Day cards!! I don’t have a tree(YET!!!) so I am pretty excited to get this set!

  565. I am dying to see the rest of the Garden of Life and Pond Life Sets! I think the turtle with the multi-step stamps is something I would love to try, it would be so cute for kids cards! And I love, love, love your ribbon, I am dying to get the new colors of that, the cardstock and ink!

  566. Do we have to pick one thing? I love the Father knows best and that cool wallet card. The purse is so cute and could be adapted for so many things.

    I can’t wait to see and get it all!

  569. The Summer Sunrise colors are ABSOLUTELY SCRUMPCIOUS!! Can’t wait to get my hands on these. Jan from Tucson

  570. I can’t wait to try out the new paper with the guy’s cards and also that tree stamp with the dimensional circles. I think that is so neat… Great release can’t wait.

  571. I’ve learned that with a few simple extra touches you can change the entire look of a card. Like the swirly tree…with just a few extra steps you can add dimension and the card is completely changed! I can’t wait to try that out.

    Charmaine

  573. I can’t wait for your new colors. I am addicted! I can’t wait to try to do some background paper in the way you did your purse. I’d love to do a purse but I can’t sew. LOL

  574. So many things to select from….I want to try the wallet for Father’s Day. I love the stitching and patterned paper pockets. All of the details would make it such great gift card!

  575. I have two favorites… that swirly tree and the turtle from pond life. I cant wait to make my dad a fathers day card with the tree. gorgeous stuff on this release!

  576. I love the Garden of Life set!! I really liked some of Ali’s ideas with the 3-d flowers using dimensionals. Can’t wait to try it. melissa

  577. I loved the ‘Birthday Fishes’ card!! I really want to try that one! It would make a great ‘kids’ card!!

  578. I can’t wait to try the gel card! That was so cute with the fishes! I also can’t wait to add more masculine stamps to my collection.

  583. I am excited to get my hands on the Garden of Life set! I love how you continue to come up with products that are compatible with things I already own (i.e., Cuttlebug dies)! Brilliant! 🙂

  584. I’m excited for eveything!! The masculine stamps andthe apper are gonna be great! plus those colors are yummmmy!!! I can’t wiat to make the cute little purse:-)Kelly

  585. I learned a bit more about balance in making my cards and not overdoing it. Your samples very useful guides.

  586. The father’s day wallet is just too cute and would love to experiment with stamping on fabric as well! Thanks so much for an opportunity to win!

  587. The Summer Sunrise colors are ABSOLUTELY SCRUMPCIOUS!! Can’t wait to get my hands on these. Jan from Tucson

  588. I can’t wait to try the Father’s Day tree stamp set technique. I love the way the greet tree pops out with the little circle stamps!

  589. Oh my – I need to try everything! I love the dimensional tree (would be nice in fall colors too!)….and card ideas for men are always helpful.

  592. Wow–there have been so many wonderful ideas and tips. I do think the wallet will make a unique card. I also like the card sketches and of course the stamped purse–great gift idea. Thanks for the masculine card ideas.

  593. I love the note card/matching envelope sets with the holder (garter) to complete the set. It all makes me thankful for SPRING!

  594. I can’t wait to try out the new paper with the guy’s cards and also that tree stamp with the dimensional circles. I think that is so neat… Great release can’t wait.

  596. I love the two new colors, especially the Lemon Tart and I can’t wait to try Pond Life! Everything is so beautiful!!!

  600. I’m loving the “Garden of Life” set and think Mother’s Day would be a great occassion to use them right away!!

  602. I’m loving the Pond Life and Garden set at the moment. wow, one for mom and one for dad. how perfect!

  603. I just can’t wait to use that stamp that makes the whirly twirly flowers! Oh – what fun that is going to be!

    Susie

  604. I thought the purse was adorable. Would love to make one as soon as I get back from vacation. Can’t believe how creative you are Nicole. Thanks for all the inspiration.

  605. I love the turtle and can’t wait to make a preppy turtle — pink and green! I also love your gel fish card. Mostly, though, I am DYING for the lemon tart paper. I have really wanted a pale yellow and can’t wait to get my hands on that! Thanks! -Melissa

  607. I definitely want to try the purse and the gel card! I’ll be happy if the purse comes out half as good as yours.

  610. “Father Knows Best” I have a son’s who has a birthday coming up and I will be making him a wallet!! He likes to fish so maybe the fish card with the gel… How about BOTH!!

    Meg in MO

  614. Although I drooled over them all, I really liked many items Lisa Johnson created..Garden of Life Fairy (thinking outside the box), the extreme 3-D tutorial, polyshrink rings, and the decorated frame. Since I will be repainting and redecorating my kitchen and my living room, I am excited to see any decorating ideas using stamps, etc. I have never once made anything for my home decor and I am really ready to try it out (once I decide on the colors I will be painting with 😉

    Thanks for the fun and a chance to win!!

  615. I loved the pattterns for the cards…I used them in my scrapbook pages. I cannot wait to get my hands on the yummy paper…can I maybe request some blue as a future color? I have a boy on the way in July 🙂

    I also think the wallet would be cute for a grad going into the business world, giving a gift card….
    Chris from Naperville, IL

  619. I cant wait to try the flowers and trees in 3D. I LOVE the effect. Thank you for such GREAT ideas and products!

  620. Between the masculine wallet with the verse about the pictures where the money used to be,(great verse!) and the adorable little flower fairie card I don’t know which gender I want to craft first. I love all the ideas and the new colors are right on for the new season! Oh… and the dimensional tree….Zowie!! Gotta have it all!!!!

  621. I am looking forward to trying the gift box and gift set. I thought this was a great idea and very pretty! Of course, if I knew how to sew and had a machine – I’d have to try that purse!

    Love the new colors and cannot wait to play with the Father Knows Best and Pond Life sets as well as the DSP!

    Ok – I loved it all!!

  622. I can’t wait to try making one of the wallets. I think these would be so cute for Father’s Day gifts for dads, grandpas and uncles–with gift cards enclosed! Great idea!

  623. I think the purse was great. I have a few birthdays coming up. I can’t wait to get started making mine. The colors are so bright and cheery. I am excited to see all this months products.

  624. I am most excited in creating some masculine cards. And I have to try the crystal effects like in the turtle card. how cute was that!

  625. Well—I really liked the “Gel” card you made—but as I thought about it, I think I will enjoy using the sketches you did for us. I feel inadequate with a layout–so, if I use one that someone else has put together then I feel more confident that it’s a good one…especially if that someone is Nichole Heady!!! (not to brown-nose or anything ; } )I can’t wait to see everything! Thanks for the chance~

  627. Well. . .everything!! I think I am most excited to try the wallet for my father. I think he will really love it! I also am excited to pull out my cuttlebug flower dies and use them again-the flowers from Garden of Life are perfect for these! Thanks for sharing an awesome prize!!

  628. I love the new colors! I have really been wanting a new yellow to try for my daughter’s wedding!

  629. I am really excited to try a purse. I have already found some great striped fabric in yellow and orange that will make the lining really lovely, and I love matching florals with stripes.

  631. My daughter passed away two years ago…she loved turtles her whole life…I can’t help but smile and cry when I look at the cute turtle…can’t wait to make cards with it.

  634. The wallet! I love the wallet and can’t wait to try it. Another technique I loved was the stamping on fabric.

  635. I like the new colors being released. Can wait to make some nice cheery cards/projects with them.

  637. I loved the multi-dimensional turtle…especially with the added Crystal Effects. It made it so ‘real’ looking. I am also eager to delve more into the ‘masculine’ card arena. I rarely make masculine cards and need them in my stash!

  638. honestly, it’s hard to pick a fav for this month’s release. I’m totally excited about the opportunity to produce masculine cards, but spring is on it’s way and flowers are calling to me (we just got rid of the snow last weekend). I’m regularly showing signs of midmonth crazies, and dh is finally catching on to my PTI craze (might have something to due with the cc bills being looked over alot closer now-lol) Dang it, each month it’s getting harder and harder to decide. Thx 😉

  641. I have to say, I would like to try something like Lisa Johnson’s out of the box card. It made the cutest little girl’s card. I need to open up my new chalks too!

  642. I love the new colors and the DP to match, very bright and cheery. I can’t wait to get the Pond Life set, that turtle is super cute and I love the project you did with that set.

  644. I’ve loved all the sneak peeks, but the *technique* I’m most eager to try is Lisa Johnson’s shimmering chalk flowers–they were gorgeous. But the wallet is amazing and clever, the turtle is cute, I’m thrilled to see the trees and the more masculine elements. It is ALL fabulous this month!

  645. I have a thing for turtles and frogs and can’t wait to get my hands on Pond Life! Add masculine stamps (I always struggle with cards for the men in my life) and this is an awesome release… not that I have ever been disappointed!

  646. I personally like what I’ve seen thusfar of the Pond Life set. I think it is very versatile and can’t wait to see the whole set and try it out for a variety of occasions.

  648. Don’t have a Dad or Dad-in-Law anymore, but, I do make cards for my husband, sons and son-in-law for Father’s Day. Like your choice of paper colors and I think the wallet would be an excellent place to hide a Home Depot shopping card for my guys. Thanks for the contest. Suzanne

  650. I am really excited about the masculine set. There’s so few of those out there. I was also inspired by your project where you stamped on the fabric to make a custom print. This opens up a whole world of possibilities!!

    Terry

  652. I am so excited to try the purse and the wallet. You make it look so easy!! Thanks for the excellent ideas!

  653. I loved all of the projects this month, as usual. Two of my favorites are the adorable bag and the great wallet. They are both so unique and I can’t wait to make them myself. (My hubby will love the wallet card!) *Ü*

  654. My mind is 100% masculine mode as of 4/10 when the first sneak was out! hahah…cannot wait to get those fab sets.

  655. i love the oranges! I adore anything in orange and love the new popularity. I just NEED it all.

  658. I have a brand new ss (secrect sister) and she is just starting stamping as well so I would love to share some of these wonderful ideas with her in her next package. She only has boys in her house, so even though the masculine stamps and critters are for me I would say I like the girly pastels that I could send to her.

  660. It’s so fun to anticipate the new stamp sets, colored paper, inks, etc. Of course I’d love it all!!!! I’m always looking for masculine stamp sets…

  662. I love the new colors and the new Garden of Life set. One of my favorite new techniques that I can’t wait to try isn’t even with paper…it’s one I saw on Alli’s sneak peaks on her blog: rings made of shrink plastic! How cool is that??!? Other than maybe gluing on a piece onto a ring blank, that’s something I’d never considered. Awesome idea, Alli! I love checking all the blogs for everyone’s ideas and sneak peaks though…you all are amazing artists and designers. Thanks for the inspiration!

    ~Michelle :o)

  664. wow… look at the versatility of Garden of Life… It is great to see so many written sayings to go with the flowers!

  666. I love the new colors and can’t wait to try the purse.
    thanks for all that you do!

  667. I really liked the different sketches you shared that use little pieces of patterned paper–and the wallet card is adorable, too. I think I’ll be giving both of those ideas a try sometime soon.

  668. Paper, paper, paper! I need paper, well, and ribbon, and some more stamps and umm…anything else PTI that I don’t already own!!!

  669. I would most like to try the Father Knows best projects. The images of the tree are striking and to top it all off, the sayings were perfect.

  670. I think I would like to try out the wallet and the gel card. I like the purse too but that requires me learning how to sew first LOL. Love the new colors and papers.

  671. I’m head over heels in love with pond life!!! Candice’s sneak peak was so incredibly creative and I cannot wait to try it myself! I’ve had the creative itch since I saw the post!

  672. I am loving the “man” sets 🙂 that and the wallet!!! I so need to make one of them. You all continue to amaze and inspire me with every new release!!!! Thank you!!!

  674. I really like the paper. I want to make the purse. Thanks for this opportunity for us to win this awesome prize package.

    Tess

  675. I can’t wait to try the dimensional tree. Loving the paper and thanks so much for the great ideas on masculine cards.

  676. I will be making the purse. My DD wants to learn to sew and I think this will be her first project! Thanks Nichole!

  677. I can not wait to get ahold of the new RIBBON!!!!!! I am sooo inlove with ribbon 🙂 The sad thing is that I am afraid to use it since it is sooo pretty, LOL!!!!

  678. I am very much looking forward to stamping on fabric…with those phenomenal colors!!!! I am a nature buff so I might need to make a turtle tote….and a floral one too! Oh the decisions! Great stuff!

  679. I am very excited about the masculine cards> I love the yellow colors for this month and can’t wait to make simple , elegant cards using the new paper and ribbons.

  680. I can not wait to try the purse. So exciting, i have to say i am thinking of making my dad a tie for fathers day! I think may have to also make my own grocery bags; all in an effort to save the enviroment of course.
    Keep the ideas coming,
    Rieca

  682. So much inspiration in the sneak peeks! The Fathers day wallet is a must, and can’t wait to play with pond life.

  683. I love the little pond set! I’m having my koi pond redone in a few weeks and this will be perfect for my scrapbook documenting it!

  684. My favorite would have to be the Flower Fairy that Lisa Johnson did with Ali’s Garden of Life set!! I can’t wait to try it 🙂

  685. Oh, What wonderful sets. They allow for so much creativity, and your artists have done a wonderful job showcasing them.

  688. I’m most excited about the stamp set with that adorable tree! I love the leaves!! It reminds me of the leaves from the Christmas Tree in the Believe set (I love that set, and of course have it!). I’m thinking of all types of card designs!

    Take care and STAY POSITIVE!!

  690. Oh, What wonderful sets. They allow for so much creativity, and your artists have done a wonderful job showcasing them.

  691. It’s so hard to choose. The purse, flocked cattails and that darling lil’ turtle. So much inspiration, so little time.

  692. I am going to try the wallet for my DAD to give as a Fathers Day gift, I want to combine a scraboook and gift card idea for it. Thanks for the inspiration!

  693. I absolutely was inspired by you Paper Pieces cards, Nichole!!! I have already replicated them using the Everyday Blessings and Pink Patterns papers! 😉

  694. I can’t wait to try to make that purse. If only they would turn out as nice as Nichole’s.

  695. I absolutely was inspired by you Paper Pieces cards, Nichole!!! I have already replicated them using the Everyday Blessings and Pink Patterns papers! 😉

  697. I’m most interested in mixing all of the colors of this month’s release with the previous releases. The new stamps are so interesting…I love the masculine theme!

  702. It’s hard to choose just one because there are a few that are tied in my book. One is the purse/tote bag. Love it! Another is the fishy card with the hair gel. Too cute! I also love the wallet… what an ultra cool gift card holder. And thanks for the paper piecing patterns. I’m sure to try those, too!

  703. I don’t know how I missed the purse and gel card posts! I’m here all the time! I’m excited about the 3-d tree and really like the gel card. I also am itching to try the paper pieces with your template! I love to use all my scraps. Thanks!

  704. I’m a sucker for TREES so I was uber-excited when I saw the awesome tree image with the popped up circles for accents! WOO HOO! I cannot wait to create with that set!

  705. I just love the sneak peaks! I thought the wallet is a really fun way to make a Father’s Day card. I loved the gel window and the diy polka dot brad. I also agree that a turtle with his head tucked in would be cute…..let us know if you come up with that fun appropriate sentiment to go with it! :>

  706. I can’t wait to play with the Farther Knows Best stamps – they are awesome!!! Thanks for all the inspiration! Heather

  707. I really like the sketches that you shared. I can’t wait to make all kinds of cards with those sketches and these new stamp sets and colors!!
    ~Crystal M.

  710. I love the wallet card, I like the fact that by just changing up the papers you use that it can be masculine or feminine.
    I don’t think my previous comment posted, but if it did sorry about a second one..

  711. Masculine cards with the Father Best set. I just recently started making my dad cards for things and I just found out the other day that he has kept them all! I want to use that and pond life to keep making him awesome cards that he will save and treasure!

  713. Oh! There has been so much on your blog and the others! How can I choose just one? I guess I am truly excited about using my cuttlebug dies in a different way and I just love that cute little purse idea. Oops ~ that was two!

  715. The thing that I am most excited about is trying to create the 3D effect that was shown on the tree and on one of the flower blossoms. It looks like so much fun and I’m sure that technique will make the cards absolutely stunning. It was hard to choose just one thing because everything that Papertrey does month after month excites me. It’s like being a kid at Christmas waiting for the big day:)

  718. Wow! Everything is so great! But I have to say that since I have 4 boys I am most excited about Pond Life! I love what you did with the turtle! So very cute! Can’t wait and thanks for the creative inspiration.

  720. With Father’s Day approaching I will definately do the wallet, so clever. I also liked Debbie’s cattail idea with flock making them appear so realistic. Thanks for all your ideas.

  721. Just one…that’s too hard! I’m looking forward to trying the wallet and the turtle is too cute! Oh, and the tree – I really like how the layers pop and add dimension. And frogs, well they’re my favorite. I love it all and I will try it all!
    Thanks for another wonderful release, Karen U

  722. I can’t wait to try the cute gel card that you demonstrated. I know my little boy will LOVE it! Thanks – love the new stamps and colors!

  726. The purse sounds like a great beginner sewing project for my DD. But I must say two things: 1. The polka dots are getting to me. I love the clean look on the background and using your paint pen to add them to the brad!!! 2. The simple layers. I have lots of scraps and sometimes my best cards have so little on them.

  727. Without a doubt, the gel card is my favorite! That was THE coolest card. How fun would that be for pool party invitations. So cute!

  728. I really like the colors this month.
    I liked seeing some of the techniques, like on the tree stamp and with the turtle. I want to use the glaze, which I have, but have never used in the way she did on the turtle.

  729. I can’t wait to try the tree, colored with Copics that was featured at Taylored Expressions.

  730. Nichole and team – you’ve outdone yourselves once again! I’m looking forward to playing with the new sets and creating more masculine projects. That has always been a challenge for me. I also can’t wait to purchase the new colors this month… just beautiful!

    Thanks for another wonderful release!

  733. Hi Nichole, I love the paperpieced backgrounds. I have some fun ideas for changing your idea and making it my idea. Although you’ve probably already thought of it, too. LOL

  734. I can’t wait to get my ink on those flowers and the tree!!! YAY!!! Great job again :)Can’t wait for midnight to place my order!!!

  735. The new colors this month are so cheery! Can’t wait to stamp some spring and summer themed cards.

  736. It’s hard to choose just one idea, but I can’t wait to try the three-dimensional tree with the pop dots. So simple yet stunning at the same time!

  738. I am most excited about trying the purse!!! I’ve never really thought of making my own patterned fabric with stamps ~ I love how Papertrey Ink demonstrates ‘evolved stamping’ projects. Thank you so much for your ideas and giving me new ways to use my stamp collection!!!

  739. I am definitely excited about the Pond Life set and the Women of Life Additions, and just love love love the stamped purse, and can’t wait to try them all out myself!

  741. Anxious to play with the new paper. Love the Lemon tart color – the Pond Life set looks interesting – I don’t do well ‘outside my box’ when thinking up new ideas, but this set has me thinking!!!

  743. The wallet…not only perfect for Father’s Day but also graduation gifts as well! I love, love it all!

  744. I think what I have learned you are only as limited as your imagination. The great scope of interpretations of the sets show that. Yahoo release night. Ann

  746. I am so making that purse! I would love to make several to give as gifts with a gift set inside!

    Great stuff Nicole!

  748. I really love all the sneak peeks, I checked all blogs and all the work is beautiful.
    I really want to try your Sketches Nicole, they are so easy, pretty and elegant at the same time.
    Now I can see the whole set of stamps, I love them all and more!!!!

    God bless your generosity
    Giovana

  749. I’m really excited with the new colours and papers, but I really want to try the dimensional flowers That Alli did, plus her Mum window, and your purse is perfect for my daughter to take to the dock this summer.

  753. I am the most excited about the different father’s day cards that have been shown. I cannot wait to try either the tree or the wallet.

  754. I *love* the dimensional tree, as well as the polka dotted brad. Oh and the turtle …. 🙂

  755. I love everything. I can’t pick just one. I’m so excited about this months colors. My favorite color is yellow. I can’t wait to order all my products.

  758. I love the look of all of the masculine cards. I don’t make many because I have trouble with ideas. These sets have given me some much needed incentive to try once again for these types of cards.

  759. Ooh…the Father Knows Best stuff, paper AND stamps! And love the new names, wife, grandma, etc. Gotta have those! And I have heard great things about your CS, gotta order some of that!

  760. I can’t wait to make the gel card for my grandson. I love the Pond life stamps!! Keep up the great work!

  762. OH MY! Love the Pond set with the turtle and dragonflies. My daughter has a turtle collection and would totally love that idea with crystal effects. [Her birthday is in July.] For myself, I really like to be creative with dragonfly images as well as pictures I have taken myself.

  763. The new flower set looks really fun! I also liked the trees in Father Knows Best. The new colors and paper look fabulous!

  764. I think the stamping on fabric is what caught my imagination this time around. I can see so many more applications for this!

  766. Wow! So many ideas, so little time! I love the stamping on fabric idea, and the paper piecing designs. The flowers of the new set are the most exciting of all–can’t wait to stamp and glitter up a storm of them!

  767. the mum purse was awesome and has inspired me to play w/stamps and fabric together :).

  768. I love the new shade of yellow…such a soft pretty color,and the tree tutorials were great!

  770. I really liked the wallet since we always seem to have an abundance of ‘girly’ things to make! Something for the guys is nice.

  771. I love the sketches using the pieces of papers. Also love the new colors this month!

  772. Pond life! I am dying to make that fish card with the hair gel for water. So stinkin’ clever!! 🙂

  774. I really thought that the Father Knows Best set was going to make me cry when I saw the sneak peeks. I lost my father when I was young and fathers day breaks my heart EVERY year. Now that I am able to see the entire set it makes me realize just how versatile Papertreys sets truly are and how they can be used for for every day cards. NOT just fathers day cards. Thank you all so much for making a wonderful set that can be used over and over.

  776. I am addicted to paper and ribbon…just when I think I don’t need anymore, I see your new colors and patterns and I’m swooning with sheer delight! So OBVIOUSLY I’m excited for your new paper and ribbon colors. And I LOVE the wallet – I can’t wait to make one of those for Father’s Day – such a great idea! 🙂 Thanks for all your creativity.
    Dana K.

  777. I really like the 3-D tree and, as always wonderful images to make my own patterned paper. The billfold is on my list as a Father’s Day card/present. Thanks for the great inspiration, quality products, and the chance to win.

  778. I love how your sneak peeks lead you to other blogs for more sneak peek ideas. I am in awe with all your creativity. I will have to try all the projects on all the blogs. Will I have to order more CS and dp to make them all?

    -Maria

  779. I loved the fabric purse and want to try my hand to make some for gift. The new sets are just FABULOUS! That government check better hurry up and come or I’ll be broke!! : )

  780. Wow! I’m excited to try everything… but I’ll start with stamping on fabric with the Palette inks and making a few of the little purses. So cute and great gifts with a few cards tucked inside.

  782. You had me at the first sneak peek. LOVED the gel insert card with the fish. I was SOOOOOOO excited about trying that card, it would be great for my nephew who’s birthday is in May.

  783. The tree images are awesome. Would love to try making a card like the one with the tree with popped up circles. It’s so fun! But, oh….the flowers…would like to try them on fabric, maybe on a onesie.

  784. I really like the tutorial about stamping on fabric. There are so many things you could do with your own custom fabric. I also really like the paper pieced cards. I can definitely see myself using that technique for so many occasions. What a great idea for scraps! It will come in really handy when I am trying to whip up a last minute card. And…I am REALLY excited about the masculine stamp sets.