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Introducing Friendship Jar Summer Fillers, Little Labels and Half & Half

July 12, 2011      Nichole Heady      988 Comments

Hydrangea inspiration
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Don't you just love summer?  When the outside & inside seamlessly merge together with fresh-cut flowers from the garden.  Especially sweet hydrangeas…

Fireflies inspiration

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Warm summer nights spent catching fireflies under a starry sky…

Lemonade inspiration
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Sipping cool lemonade in the shade of your favorite old oak tree…

Michelle's headshot
Michelle Wooderson has captured the essence of summer in a jar with her sketches that helps to develop the concept for Friendship Jar Summer Fillers.

Sketches

Friendship Jar Summer Fillers is full of all kinds of things that pay homage to summer…sea shells to strawberries, cold fruity drinks to bouquets of summer hydrangeas.  Most exciting though are two new additions that have coordinating dies…

Pint-Jar-die

A new shorter pint jar…

Jar-Ribbon-die

and a pretty bow that is perfect for paper piecing!  And the best part?  These new additions can be mixed and matched with all of the previously released jar sets as well!

The details.

  • Friendship Jar Summer Fillers will be available for sale on July 15th.
  • It will retail for $24.
  • Friendship Jar Summer Fillers contains a total of 25 images (1 pint jar, 1 american flag duo, 1 hydrangea bouquet, 1 bow, 1 strawberry filler, 1 single strawberry, 1 seashell trio, 1 sand bottom filler, 1 drink umbrella, 1 drinking straw, 1 set of drink drips, 1 dotted trail, 1 ant, 1 firefly and 12 sentiments)
  • The new pint jar measures 2" tall and remains the same width as the larger jar, which is 1-3/4" wide.
  • Coordinating dies for both the Pint Jar & Jar Ribbon will be available for sale separately.  The Pint Jar die will retail for $4, while the Jar Ribbon die will retail for $4 as well.

Jar-Labels-2-die
If you looked at Michelle's sketches carefully, you might have noticed the concept of new label shapes & dies to coordinate with the jar, with the possibility of a separate set being designed to go along with them.  Little Labels along with the new Jar Labels 2 die bring Michelle's concept to life!

The details.

  • Little Labels stamp set will be available for purchase on July 15th.
  • It will retail for $15.
  • Little Labels contains a total of 16 images (3 solid outline frames, 3 dotted outline frames and 10 sentiments)
  • A coordinating die will be available for purchase separately and retail for $6.  Each label measures 1-1/4" wide and 7/8" tall.

Half-&-half-die-collection

In addition to the jar additions this month, we also have a brand-new EXCITING, innovative product line that we are absolutely thrilled to introduce to you!  It's called the Half & Half collection!  I have found myself often wanting a decorative "strip" on my projects while stamping…something that would look similar to one of our Mat Stacks cut in half…but I needed more length! This is how the Half & Half concept was born, essentially "half" a shape and half a strip! With the stamps, you can add that type of detail onto a one-layer card. With the dies, you can use patterned paper, cardstock vellum or whatever else you wish!

In the Half & Half stamp set, each patterned strip has two brackets that coordinate perfectly with the end of it, one solid & bold the other delicate and flourished. These strips can be used vertically or horizontally. There's also a few fun sentiments thrown in for good measure!

The details.

  • Half & Half will be available for sale on July 15th.
  • It will retail for $24.
  • Half & Half contains a total of 14 images (3 extra-large patterned strips, 3 solid brackets, 3 flourished brackets and 5 sentiments).  
  • The decorative strips in the stamp set measures 1-7/8" wide and 3-1/8" long.
  • A set of three coordinating dies will be available for sale separately, retailing for $20.  The dies measure approximately 1-7/8" x 5-1/2" each, a nice large size that will make a BIG impact on your projects!  Since the dies are open-ended on one end, they can be used to make strips as long as you like.  You can even flip the die around and cut the opposite end of the strip for more options!

Now, let's get onto some fun projects using these great new sets!

Hydrangea Note
I always associate summer with yellows and oranges, so I decided to go in that direction with my first project.

Hydrangeas
I heat embossed the hydrangeas & pint jar with White Filigree Embossing Powder onto Fine Linen cardstock.  I then colored the hydrangeas in with Summer Sunrise & Ripe Avocado Copic Trios, with a little T1 thrown in for good measure.  Finally, I stamped the Background Basics: Newsprint set down the length of the focal point with VersaMark ink.

Stamping card strip
To create the strip. I die-cut white cardstock with one of the Half & Half dies and then stamped it with the coordinating image from the stamp set using Summer Sunrise ink.  ****sigh*** Can I just tell you how in LOVE I am with this line?  I have wanted something like this forever, and it is such a joy to not only see it come to fruition, but to get to use it!!!  So pretty!

Down
I also added the multi-stripe image from Background Basics: Retro down the center of the strip in Orange Zest.  The decorative strip provided the perfect place for my little jar label.  I die-cut white cardstock with the new Jar Labels 2 and stamped the frame from Little Labels in Orange Zest.  I then added the sentiment (also from Little Labels) in Ripe Avocado.

Down 2
A simple card & layout, but I love the air of peacefulness and sunny days that it alludes to!

Stamping envelope front
Another thing I love about the Half & Half series is how well it works for envelope embellishments.  For the envelope I created to coordinate with this hydrangea card, I opened the envelope up so the flap was out flat and put a scrap of A2 sized cardstock inside so I had a nice flat stamping surface to work with.  I then stamped the decorative strip on the front of the envelope, lining the straight edge with the crease in the envelope flap.

Stamping flap
I then flipped the stamp around, re-inked, and stamped the envelope flap, lining the straight edge up at the fold with the previous impression.  They line up easily and perfectly!

Finished stamped strip envelope
Because the slight "overlap" is on the fold of the flap, you can hardly even notice at all!

Cutting envelope w edger
One of our forum members, *suzanne*, recently started a discussion about using the Edgers dies on envelope flaps.  I thought this was so intriguing and had never thought to do this before, so I figured now was a good time to try it out.  I pulled out Edgers #3, and let me tell you, it works BEAUTIFULLY!  It was almost as if it was designed for this purpose.  And the best part?  Edgers #3 in particular works perfectly with the decorative strip width from Half & Half.  The strips are exactly as wide as the biggest center scallop.  *I can hardly contain my excitement over these discoveries!*

Envelope label closeup
I added the stripes from Background Basics: Retro (just like the card) in Orange Zest and then die-cut an Angled Label from our label paper and stamped it with the coordinating stamp from Label Basics.  This provides the perfect place to add the address or name of your recipient!

Envelope & card set

The finished ensemble is nothing short of irresistible!  And I bet you can guess what I will be doing to nearly ALL of my envelopes from now on!  Thank you for the inspiration *suzanne*!!!

Strawberry Wishes Card
Next, a fun strawberry card!  I just LOVE strawberries, juicy and plump right off the vine and it was so fun creating a little version of that summer happiness with paper!

Jar closeup
I die-cut a strip with one of the Half & Half dies from white cardstock and stamped the full-size jar (from the original Friendship Jar set) in Black Noir.  I added the strawberries filler from Friendship Jar Summer Fillers as well as die-cut the lid and stamp it.  The strawberries were colored with Pure Poppy & Ripe Avocado Copic Trios.  I created a vellum strip, to which I added one of the smaller sentiments from Half & Half and scored it to fold up like a dimensional banner.

Button detail
Each end of the vellum strip is embellished with Pure Poppy buttons tied with Pure Poppy Baker's Twine.

Background
the background was stamped with the previously released set Delightful Doilies is Ripe Avocado onto Spring Moss cardstock.  I love how dainty and homespun this looks!

Down
A perfectly cheery card to wish someone a happy summer birthday!

Joy & Happiness Card
My last card uses one of my favorite new color schemes, Hawaiian Shores & New Leaf, as well as showcase yet another fun way to use the new Half & Half dies.

First cut

As I mentioned earlier, the Half & Half dies are very versatile since one end is open, allowing you to make strips however long you would like.  Here, I have shown how I die-cut the strip once and it is still attached to the original cardstock block.

Both ends cut
By flipping the die around and aligning it with your original side cuts, you can add a decorative edge to BOTH ends.  This opens up all kinds of amazing design opportunities!

Focal closeup
I decided to create some scores in mine to turn it into a dimensional banner.  The focal pint was die-cut with Fillable Frames #8 and stamped with one of my favorite sentiments from Half & Half.  I also added some flourished brackets in New Leaf ink.

Rhinestones & embellishemnts
The strip was stamped with Embellishments in Fresh Snow and I added a little sparkle to the sides of the label with rhinestones.

Down
I love the dimension that this technique added to my project and am already dreaming about all the other things I can achieve!

Now that I've shown you a few of my creations using Half & Half, let me show you the amazing things the team has created with this set!

Betsy
CLICK HERE to read more from Betsy Veldman.

Danielle
CLICK HERE to read more from Danielle Flanders.

Dawn
CLICK HERE to read more from Dawn McVey.

Erin
CLICK HERE to read more from Erin Lincoln.

Heather
CLICK HERE to read more from Heather Nichols.

Jessica
CLICK HERE to read more from Jessica Witty.

Lisa
CLICK HERE to read more from Lisa Johnson.

Maile
CLICK HERE to read more from Maile Belles.

Melissa
CLICK HERE to read more from Melissa Phillips.

Michelle
CLICK HERE to read more from Michelle Wooderson.

I hope you enjoyed all of the projects we shared with you today.  All of these sets are just a BLAST to experiment with!  You certainly won't get bored once these join the rest of your collection!  What are your thoughts today's introductions?  Do you have any project ideas in mind already?  We would love to hear what you think!  You could have a chance at winning this amazing prize package just for sharing your comments with us!

  • Friendship Jar stamp set
  • Friendship Jar Fillers stamp set
  • Friendship Jar Summer Fillers stamp set
  • Friendship Jar Spring Fillers stamp set
  • Friendship Jar Fall Fillers stamp set
  • Friendship Jar Holiday Fillers stamp set
  • Jar & Lid die
  • Jar Toppers die
  • Jar Label die
  • Jar Labels 2 die
  • Pint Jar die
  • Jar Ribbon die
  • Little Labels stamp set
  • Half & Half stamp set
  • Half & Half die collection

You have until 7am, Thursday, July 14th to leave a comment and be eligible to win.  Only one comment per person please.  One randomly selected winner will be announced on our July 2011 Release Winners page no later than noon the same day.  Thanks for stopping by today and best of luck with the contest!

Creative-Clicks
Melissa Bickford is showcasing her new sets as well.

Maile Belles has a few more projects highlighting Background Basics: Vines.

Supplies-&-Tools

HYDRANGEA NOTE CARD & ENVELOPE

  • STAMPS: Friendship Jar Summer Fillers, Little Labels, Half & Half (available July 15th) Friendship Jar, Background Basics: Newsprint, Background Basics: Retro
  • INK: VersaMark, Summer Sunrise, Orange Zest, Ripe Avocado
  • PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Fine Linen
  • OTHER: Half & Half dies, Jar Labels 2 die, Edgers #3 die, Summer Sunrise & Ripe Avocado Copic Trios, T1 Copic marker, Filigree White Embossing Powder
  • FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

STRAWBERRY WISHES CARD

  • STAMPS: Friendship Jar Summer Fillers, Half & Half (available July 15th) Friendship Jar, Delightful Doilies
  • INK: Ripe Avocado, Black Noir Palette
  • PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Spring Moss, Pure Poppy, Vellum Cardstock
  • OTHER: Half & Half dies, Jar & Lid die, Pure Poppy buttons, Pure Poppy Baker's Twine, Pure Poppy & Ripe Avocado Copic Trios, T1 Copic Marker
  • FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

JOY & HAPPINESS CARD

  • STAMPS: Half & Half (available July 15th) Faux Ribbon, Embellishments
  • INK: Fresh Snow, True Black, New Leaf
  • PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Hawaiian Shores, New Leaf
  • OTHER: Half & Half dies, Fillable Frames #8 die, rhinestones (KaiserCraft)
  • FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Maeghan M. says

    July 12, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I’m absolutely loving the Half and Half set… and the jars of course! You girls knock it out of the park every single time, and I can’t wait to see what else you have up your sleeve! Thanks for sharing!!!

    Reply
  2. Jeannie L says

    July 12, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I’m truly amazed at all the projects you created. Half & Half is truly versatile. Definitely checking it out.

    Reply
  3. Linda Suarez says

    July 12, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Holy Moly! I am so sunk this month. The first time I have ever wanted it all! The projects are all awesome!

    Reply
  4. Jennifer Cuthbertson says

    July 12, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Those strawberries look delish! Loving the Half and Half idea!!

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  5. Fleur de Lo says

    July 12, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Oh! I love the half & half dies. Yippee!

    Reply
  6. Karen says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Oh my Nichole … I want EVERYTHING. This is a wonderful blog post and I really dig the half & half dies. The versatility!!! Thanks for always staying so fresh & creative (and as usual lately, pairing with some older sets … NEED the lotto (grin))

    Reply
  7. Robyn W. says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Amazing! Love it all!! Little labels and that Half and Half set is genius! So thrilled about it – the dies, the great patterns in the stamps – the sayings…perfection! Way to go PTI!!

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  8. Karen H. says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    This half-pint jar is so adorable – and I love the summer fillers. The new labels are awesome (I have the original one so I’m glad there are more options now).

    The Half-and-Half is such an awesome concept – so much potential. I’m really looking forward to using those. I only wish the pattern stamps were longer (as I wish for all background stamps).

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  9. Sarah Allcock says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    I have to agree with Linda S and Karen, I want it all! The addition to the Friendship Jar line are the best yet, and I thought the same thing about the Spring Fillers! And Half and Half will get so much use! I love it all! (heart palpitations)

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  10. Kristin says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Sold! Half & Half is by far one of your best creations ever. I. am. in. love. And thank you for having it in group post night… now I can swoon over and over again 🙂

    Can’t wait for it all to come to live with me!!

    Reply
  11. Rae Ramses says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    I think this is one of the most diverse set I’ve seen so far! I’m thinking about using the half & half dies as closure flaps for handmade books and the jar embossed on the front with the word “ideas” on the small rectagular ticket shaped label. Keep those inspirational dies coming. Love it.

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  12. scrapthat/dolly says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Oh VERY cool! I love the open ended design on the half and half!
    The pint jars (and accessories :))are cute too! TFS

    Reply
  13. Elaine M. Wilson says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Oh I am so in love with it all! I love all the jars, the cards are beautiful. I can think of a zillion things to do with the Half and Half dies, and stamps. Book marks, belly bands for boxes, and envelopes, scrapbook pages, cards, jar and can wraps, with card stock, fabric, and felt, pendants, gift tags, the list goes on! A great addition for one’s collection!

    Reply
  14. Karen B. says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Innovative is right! What wonderful designs!

    Reply
  15. Maureen L says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Oh my! Thats all I can say 🙂 These projects are amazing! I love the pint jar addition to the friendship jar series and all the fillers … wonderful!!

    Reply
  16. Ted says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Real dangerous post, Nichole! I loved every part of it! Ouch! 🙂 Beautiful!

    Reply
  17. Kelli says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    I love the Half and Half die collection and can’t wait to get my hands on it!

    Reply
  18. nina says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Truly amazing cards again today. I wasn’t sure what to make of the Half & Half, but now that I’ve seen it in action both here and on the other blogs – wow! Really love the different looks you can get with that.

    Reply
  19. GinaE. says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Oh wow! Nichole!!!! These are simply amazing. Just amazing!!!!

    Reply
  20. katevdp says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Wow – what a prize package!!! I’m most excited about half & half – they look like such classy additions to any project, and I love the sentiments. I like how one stamp set can be used for an entire card, and bookmarks, and packaging & all sorts of things. Am looking forward to adding it to my collection.

    Reply
  21. Lindzie H says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    I love this set. I have some of the jar filler sets. Love love love!

    Reply
  22. Monica K. says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    WOW, everything looks so amazing!!! I can not wait to try out the new Half and Half set. That is a must have for sure!! And the jars are so, so cute! Love all the new images and the fun pint sized jar!! Love all the projects too, PTI has really done an amazing job!

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  23. DebbieD says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Brilliant! I love the half & half set. The half-pint jars are a must have too and I’m looking forward to seeing the fillers. PTI continues to amaze me with each and every release.

    Reply
  24. Jennifer T. says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    I’m so excited about Summer Fillers! I cant wait to see the full reveal..

    Reply
  25. Holly says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Those Half and Half dies look awesome. I am going to be standing in line(virtually of course) for those on the 15th!

    Reply
  26. Chris L. says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Nichole–everything looks just amazing! Love the Friendship Jar Summer fillers, the new labels, and the Half and Half set! Your cards were just fabulous, what great stamp sets!

    Chris L.

    Reply
  27. Jen Carter says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Oh wow!! This set is wonderful!! How fun and creative!! Leave it to you to come up with something so fresth & new!! LOVE it!!

    Reply
  28. Lea Ann H. says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    I was doing so well keeping to my budget for the first few countdown days. Then today, and sheesh, the budget is shot! Love the new friendship jar fillers set and coordinating dies. The half & half dies look intriguing as well. So much crafty goodness just waiting for us all 🙂

    Reply
  29. Audrey T. says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    I am thrilled with the additions to the Friendship Jar line up! That squatty jar is just adorable! And I am so excited for the fireflies and ants… I have been wanting bugs for the jars from the beginning. Can’t wait to order! 🙂

    Reply
  30. Louise Spiden says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    That little jar is too darn cute! There’s a lot to process tonight – thanks for all the great ideas 🙂

    Reply
  31. Maricris Boquiren says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Lovely projects!

    Reply
  32. Amrita says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    The Half & Half collection is SO cool! I didn’t really “get” it at the beginning of your post, but your projects (and the rest of the team’s projects) really brought it to life! This countdown gets better each day!

    Reply
  33. April W says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Simply amazing!!! Totally loving how everyone shows off these little beauties. 🙂
    – April W

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  34. see mary stamp says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    I wasn’t sure what to think with the sneak peek image, but your projects today have convinced me this is a must have set. I love that it’s so versatile. I am continually amazed at how you set the standard with all of your innovative products. The design of the sentiments that come with this set are so elegant. The Friendship Jar Summer Fillers and new dies look like great additions to the Friendship Jar line-up (which I’m slowly but surely adding to my collection.)

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  35. Erica M. says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    I am so happy to have another Friendship Jar set. I love the smaller jar and the ribbon die. I can ‘t wait to see all the stamps in this set! I am excited about the little labels, too!

    Reply
  36. Jannette D. says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    I’m in love with all of them! I’ve been saving up for all the friendship fillers, now for some great summer ones. You guys ROCK.

    Jannette

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  37. Joyce M. says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    I loved all the cards I saw tonight. I am impressed with the versatility of Half and Half. I see that as a set that never needs to leave my table, as it can find a place within so many cards.

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  38. Piali says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Love the Half and Half stamps and the dies! The pint jar is so cute….really love it!
    Thanks for the wonderful DT inspirations! can’t wait for the full reveal.

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  39. Anne B says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    This is my favourite post so far. Love the summer jar fillers (but so sad to see this is the last instalment) and half and half looks awesome too. So excited just thinking of all the options for cards and layouts. Had a frustrating day at work but all this has really cheered me up 🙂

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  40. Taheerah says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Amazing creativity and talent on show from all the DT. Nichole the Half & Half Line looks incredibly fun and versatile and I can’t wait to play with it!!

    Reply
  41. Marchelle says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    All the cards and projects tonight are AMAZING! WOW! I thought what can you do with a long tag? Well, now I SEE! The Half and Half line is brillant! The possibilites are endless! WOW! Oh, I am repeating myself but I can’t help it! 🙂

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  42. Laura :) says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    Wow, such a fun concept!! I love these!! fun, fun, fun 🙂

    Reply
  43. Elle says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    I am more excited about this Half & Half set & dies than I have been about anything else and I was pretty darn excited about the Mat Stacks!!! Also waiting in anticipation to see what the “Triangles” are all about. I have a pretty good feeling it will be another must have. This has been the best release month ever! It sure would be a great time to win the release night contest for the I want it all package!!!!

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  44. MA says

    July 13, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    And this was going to be my NO shopping month because I’m flying in to attend the Stamp A Faire. HAH! The Half and Half stamps and dies are on the the top of my growing list. I think they will be one of the most versatile sets ever. I can’t remember the last time I let a naked envelope leave my mailbox. Another great ‘must have’ release!

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  45. Cindy S. says

    July 13, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Wow! Love the new Half and Half dies and stamps! Cannot wait to get those!!!!

    Reply
  46. Sara Spencer says

    July 13, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    OMG the half pint jar is adorable! The strawberries and hydrangea stamps are just fabulous. And leave it to PTI to come up with new innovative ideas. =) The half & half looks really fun to work with. Can’t wait to see all the sets in full.

    Reply
  47. Kimberli says

    July 13, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Gorgeous new products and projects, I love them all!!

    Reply
  48. Rachel P says

    July 13, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    Another home run with the adorable Friendship Jar series! The strawberries are simply delicious! And I love the versatility of the other sets, Half & Half and Little Labels. It will be nice to have some variety to the labels for my cute jars!

    Reply
  49. Michelle says

    July 13, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    I l.o.v.e LOVE! The half and half collection! What a great idea. The rest of the dies and stamps look pretty fab, too!

    Reply
  50. LorraineN says

    July 13, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    OMG, I thought the full size jars were adorable – the pint ones are too cute. And great idea with those half and half dies!

    Reply
  51. Ann says

    July 13, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    I LOVE my Jar sets and was really looking forward to summer fillers…. and they haven’t disappointed. And to have a mini jar too is just the icing on the cake, making all the other sets even more versatile. Thoses strawberries are just PERFECT for my summer preserving. And when I saw the jar fit the half and half die… well that just tips me over the edge for ordering EVERYTHING this month!

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  52. Kim Chong says

    July 13, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    I am absolutely loving the Half and Half stamp and die set!! You and your team are really creative! Thanks for all this!

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  53. Wendy ten Hove says

    July 13, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    Gosh, Nichole, this new set is a true invention!!! I love the ideas you showed us and I have soooo many other ideas in mind, it’s gorgeous!! By the way, combining with that edger die for the envelope is truly an amazing idea from Susanne! No more boring envelopes for me! Once I receive my Half & half stamps andthe edger die, I’m off and surprise my friends with these beauties!! Love it!! I do have more ideas with these new half & half stamps and dies. I’m most looking forward to making bookmarks! I loooove books and I love giving away books and these make perfect bookmarks for the a bit more bigger books!! Love it! And also for gift wrapping, lengthen them a little and then fold them around a package, not completely closed, but then the decorative ends a bit away from each other and stamp or write the name in between with some decoration. Will look awesome, I think and I already know the look of my christmas presents this year, wihoe!!! Awesome new things, this month, Nichole!! And wow, what an amazing prize set today!! The entire jar filler collection, plus these new beauties! I’ve been thinking about the jar fillers, love them, but my basket was too filled already every time, hi hi, so I took them out…. But how amazing it would be to win them all! Thanks for the chance and I will go hopping around now, already so curious what the other ladies created!!!!
    Wishing you a lovely day!
    Hugs, Wendy

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  54. Stacy S says

    July 13, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    Amazing samples…love it all today!

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  55. Sharon D says

    July 13, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    LOVE that hydrangea card and envelope! All these products are amazing! I’m especially loving the sentiments from Half and Half–can’t wait to see that full set. I would be so thrilled to win this prize–thanks for the chance!

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  56. Angy says

    July 13, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    Oh my Gravy! I am going to have to have the Half & Half set – that is just plain amazing! Love love love the images that come in the summer jar filler set! wow, what a concept.

    Reply
  57. Christine N says

    July 13, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    So much beauty I can hardly stand it!!! Love this set. I think I’m going to have to order ALL of the friendship jar soon!!!

    Reply
  58. Carol S says

    July 13, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    OMG the half and half set is fabulous and I love what the whole DT have done with it. Please, please, please hold some stock back thefor 23rd July event when my order will be going in!!!!!!!

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  59. mauie says

    July 13, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    Nichole and DT girls, do you ever sleep? I mean seriously. You guys just put on an awesome job that showcased your talents, creativity and passion. Heck if I had to do your job (which I would like to do someday in the future), I don’t think I’d be able to sleep with all the PTI goodies surrounding me. Hehe

    Gratz again for yet another successful release! ^_^

    Btw, is there any way that PTI might offer stamps in cello or any less bulky packaging? I’m hoping you will in the near future as shipping costs are such a deterrent for us who live outside the US. ^_^

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  60. Dee Rose says

    July 13, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    The Half and Half concept is brilliant and so versatile! I love the new pint jar and summer jar fillers. What a great release!

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  61. Rema Timm says

    July 13, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    I love and want the half and half collection. All the projects are fabulous as always! I especially love the strawberry card and everything that Betsy creates….

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  62. SueB says

    July 13, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Oh my! I would love to have all of these things. I must have the Friendship Filler set because I have all of the other ones and I love the little pint jar. Gorgeous samples.

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  63. Penny P. says

    July 13, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Half and Half! Oh my gosh I am in love. This set looks so versatile, and the open ended dies! Yikes I’ll be spending a lot this month! 🙂

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  64. Debbie Gaydos says

    July 13, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Half and half is insanely genius! I CAN NOT WAIT to get my hands on it. And the new additions to the Friendship jar line…. LOVE them. The little labels are a definite must-have, so versatile and a great multi-purpose addition to my stamp collection!

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  65. Efrat S. says

    July 13, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Such great project! the half and half dies looks so versatile, can’t wait to see the full release in two days. Efrat.

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  66. Kelly B says

    July 13, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Oh how wonderful! The summer fillers and little half pint jar are fantastic. I am really excited about the many possibilities for half & half, too. The creative goodness just keeps coming!!

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  67. Lynne G. says

    July 13, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    I’m not even sure where to begin – it is all fabulous! If I had to pick a favorite, it would be the Half & Half Collection. But the Little Labels is close behind and the new Friendship Jar Summer Fillers are perfect for the season!

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  68. Lynn says

    July 13, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Oh goodness! I absolutely love everything, but my favorite today are the half & half dies…perfection!

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  69. Julie E says

    July 13, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Once again I am excited by all the new products! The smaller jar is too cute and I am liking all the samples with the new dies…so much creativity…so much versatility!!!

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  70. Jessie McLaughlin says

    July 13, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Oh am loving these sets!! The strawberries are so cute and I love the new longer tags!!

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  71. Eveline van Heijst says

    July 13, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    I’m blown away with the hald and half dies! This is so awesome. Great projects again. Already love all new products!
    Eveline.

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  72. Shay says

    July 13, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Holy moly is Half & Half and the other collections showcased today amazing! Love it all…the delightful projects (love envelopes!) and dies and stamp sets…just worried it will all be sold out when I order during the Stamp-A-Faire! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  73. Carolyn Mustopa says

    July 13, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Oh, those Half and Half dies are gonna be so much fun! Great idea (again)! Another stellar release this month!

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  74. Amanda says

    July 13, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    I have never been SO excited by so much from one release! My wallet is already hurting. 🙂

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  75. Wendalyn says

    July 13, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    I just love that you guys keep on building on the Friendship jar. The additions are fantastic and I love the new dies.

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  76. Kim Badelt says

    July 13, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    How fabulously inovative, versatile, fresh and fun. Love the Friendship Jar and half and half well I think that will be coming my way soon!!
    Kim
    PS: I could have eaten your strawberries straight off my laptop screen – they looked delicious!

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  77. Becky says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    The Half and half collection looks so versatile. I can see these helping open up so much creativity. Very clever!

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  78. Sue Ann says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    WOW what a morning filled with fantastic eye candy. Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful art work on all the DT blogs to showcase this fantastic set and dies!!!! LOVE~~

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  79. June K. says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Wow, love your card and matching envelope with the Half and Half. And the colors are so summer. Can’t wait till the 15th.

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  80. linda monroe says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Oh my goodness, what a fabulous post and what a fabulous set of products for this months release. I love them all. The hydrangeas and strawberries for the friendship jars are to die for and the idea for the envelope is perfect. I can’t wait to try this next time I’m in the craft room!

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  81. Annette Snyder says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    wow! I am loving the half and half and the pint jar is so cute! Thanks for all of the inspiration!

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  82. Jamie Nania says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    That’s a very generous prize package PTI is giving away! The new jar fillers look adorable and I love the new jar size. I’ll definitely have to add it to my collection! Half & Half also looks wonderful and very versatile. I can see using it on scrapbook pages as well.

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  83. Jamie Nania says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    That’s a very generous prize package PTI is giving away! The new jar fillers look adorable and I love the new jar size. I’ll definitely have to add it to my collection! Half & Half also looks wonderful and very versatile. I can see using it on scrapbook pages as well.

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  84. Christina MacLaren says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Half & Half is absolutely brilliant! Such a wonderful concept! Looking forward to all of the possibilities this opens up!

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  85. Amanda says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    I am so excited! Amazing! The Half and Half dies are perfect for scrapbooks. I can think of tons of ways to use them to add a little more flare to some pages. And the newest jar set is fabulous. I am so excited to have two sizes of jars. Putting more jars on the front of a card or scrapbook page just got so much more interesting and exciting. Love it all!

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  86. Laurie Hunt says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Love this die! It is really very versatile as the design team showed.

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  87. Allison T. says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Wow! Wow! Wow! I love Half and Half! What a fun and unique set! My mind is spinning with ideas for those dies and sets!

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  88. Linda Richmond says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    My head is just spinning with all the ideas! What a wonderful concept! You’ve done it again, Nichole!

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  89. Lisa Chapman says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    I don’t think you could ever make a jar filler that I did not like. I really like the idea of the half and half dies too. This is an exciting (and expensive) month for me with these releases!

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  90. Robin Ide says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Have to Have Half & Half!!! And that Pint size jar is way too adorable…I think I like it even better than the big one!

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  91. Megan LaBelle says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    WOW – what great new sets and dies!! I cannot wait to get my hands on these new goodies!

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  92. Sharon B says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    I need this. The dies, the half and half stamps. I’m hoping you have a big stock of these. They are fabulous. And I need them.

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  93. Robin Ide says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Have to have Half & Half–it is amazing. And that cute little pint jar–I think I love it even more than the big one. Can’t wait to order!!!!!

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  94. Sherrie T says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Incredible! That is the only thing I can think to say this morning. Every item on todays peek is amazing. I have loved the Friendship Jar collection from the beginning and I’m so excited to see the new additions. and the Half and Half concept is mind blowing. My heart actually started to beat out of my chest. LOL! You ladies rock!

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  95. Lee says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Absolutely love the whole concept of the Half and Half stamps and dies. Can’t wait to order on the 15th.

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  96. Karen Corbett says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Love all of the goodies today. The Friendship Jar is so cute and the Half and Half dies have so much versatility. Love it all!!

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  97. quilter422 says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    i’m amazed with both sets and so very excited to have a hydrangea stamp. LOVE LOVE LOVE the half and half strip on the envelope with the labeled address (go suzanne!).

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  98. Verna says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Talk about “new EXCITING, innovative product line” – yes, and we are delighted to see it! My mind is just spinning thinking about all the uses the Half & Half dies have. Thank you for continuing to bring us such FUN toys!

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  99. Karen W says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    I was truly sorry to get to the end of the group post today! So much incredible inspiration. I had my notebook right beside me! I’ve always been a huge fan of the Friendship Jar series so I knew it would be on the top of my list this month. Half and Half just jumped right up there with it after seeing all the fabulous cards and projects the DT (and you) created!

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  100. Karen C. says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Love these new sets and the dies! The projects are so adorable! Cannot wait to get my hands on them!

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  101. Sherry says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Both these sets are coming home with me! I love the jars and fillers and cannot wait to add the tiny jar to my collection. And Half and Half is brilliant! What an awesome release!!

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  102. Deb Else says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    What an amazing idea with the Half & Half collection! I love the idea of making strips as long as I want with a beautiful decorative edge. This month’s color combinations are inspiration as well for me to try some that are out of my comfort zone. Loving everything this release!

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  103. Jessica C says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    I love the strawberries in the small jar! So vibrant-looking! And those half-and-half dies look like they could make great bookmarks.

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  104. Lesley says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    I love the thought and attention to detail that has goen into these sets. Amazing. Lesley

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  105. Katarina M says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    I am so glad to see a Hydrangea set from PTI! They are my all time favorite flower and this will be my favorite stamp for sure! Gorgeous projects!

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  106. Misa says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    My favorite is the Half & Half Dies. It’s so versitile. Can’t wait to try them out along with the stamps to match.

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  107. Penny H says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    The half and half dies and stamp set are a genius concept. One to return to time and again and use in so many different ways. Outstanding samples from you and all the team today!

    Penny H

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  108. Leigh Ann R. says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Those Half and Half dies (and stamps) are pure genius! Love the monthly inspiration! I don’t know how you do it every month–but I love it!!

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  109. chriss blagrave says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Pint jar and 1/1 and 1/2…brilliant! These are some of my all time fave cards that you created!

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  110. Regan says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    totally adorable-all of it!

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  111. Stephanie Mino says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    OH! MY! GOODNESS! Can I just say how amazing this new “Half & Half” concept is??? I’m totally in love and thrilled with this idea! Nichole, you are amazing to come up with something like this! I can’t wait to get a set to use on my cards with many of the dies! Love it!

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  112. laura j says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    wow….half and half and new friendship jar images! what a month of goodies!!!!

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  113. Cyndie says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Absolutely amazing new sets!!! You are so incredibly innovative–how do you do it month after month? I love everything!

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  114. Angel says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    I love the half & half concept!! ANd so excited to add another jar addition to my collection!!

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  115. Stephanie Washburn says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Oh my goodness- those summer jar fillers are so beautiful! LOVE the hydrangeas! Perfect! Thanks so much!

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  116. Lee Cockrum says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Wow!! Such great ideas. I really love the pint jar, and the hydrangeas are AMAZING!! So many fabulous, fun ideas in this post.

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  117. Aimee says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    I’m so excited to add these fillers to the Friendship Jar set. I’ve just started canning this summer and I love it and it makes the Friendship Jar even more special to me.

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  118. Melanie Reid says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Oh WOW those Jar summer fillers look fabulous, can’t wait to get my hands on some. Loving the half and half too, so much inspiration, thanks girls.

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  119. Laura says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    What a sweet extension of the Fillers line! This entire concept is so on trend, but not too trendy — you’ve found the sweet spot, for sure, for images that will remain classic over the years. Summers will always mean strawberries and hydrangeas!

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  120. Darla says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Every project today is so amazing! I LOVE the pint jar and the Half & Half set! Thank you PTI for such great products every month!

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  121. Karin says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Stunning concept with the half and half! Love it! And a new cute little jar set……. very excited to place my order now!!!

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  122. Julie Campbell says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Just when I thought I might be able to resist buying anything new this month, I woke up to see this post today! I am completely in love with the new Summer Fillers set and the Half & Half collection! The new labels look so versatile, so they’re on the wish list too! I love each and every piece! You’ve outdone yourselves again! Wow!

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  123. Chris Blanshard says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    I’ve been eagarly waiting to see the half and half dies and stamps all week and they certainly haven’t disappointed! What a wonderful group post – so much inspiration!

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  124. Gladys says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Wonderful additional set to my stamping collection! Love the haLf and half stamp set and the jars! Beautiful!

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  125. Caren B says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Love the new concept of the half & half. I’ve resisted the jar series so far, but everytime you come out with a new addition, my resistance weakens! Love the card with the strawberrys.

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  126. kelly says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    i actually yelped at this countdown! my wish list just got longer…have to work on the hubby now to persuade him that these are a must have 😉

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  127. Lisette Gibbons says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Hands down this is the best release of this month. Simply stunning!

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  128. Allison says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    I love the little pint jars, also the Half and Half dies. Everything is wonderful….how do you gals do it month after month……such beautiful products? Thanks

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  129. Donna says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Wow, the half and half set is great and so versatile,love it.

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  130. Becky Carafa says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Oooo, I just know I’m going to love Half and Half, and the jars are just fabulous!

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  131. Vanessa Menhorn says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE! Your first card took my breath away! The colors and the design and the coloring! Wow! And I will need the Half and Half dies. Totally!

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  132. Linda W says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I’m a huge fan of the friendship jar series and this one is no exception. I can’t wait to color those hydrangeas!

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  133. Jen Gall says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I am in love with Half & Half, and I’m so excited about the summer jar fillers – I especially love those strawberries! I can’t wait to get my hands on these sets!

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  134. Cassie says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I would love to get my hands on that Friendship Jar and all the fun things that go with it! Those Half dies are just genius! Thanks for the opportunity 🙂

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  135. Lori Oglesby says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    I hadn’t really gotten into the Friendship Jars but this new set is really cute. I love the pint sized jar! I love the Half and Half set! Can’t wait to get it!

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  136. Sandy Kay says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Oh my – what a cool concept – enough here to keep creating for a lifetime – just love everything that you and the design team have created!

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  137. Tina B. says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    I’m in love with the half and half dies…i see so many possibilities.

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  138. Char says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Can you say JUMBO prize packages!!! Oh, my! Pint sized jar fillers just might push me over the edge. Love, love, love the Half & Half concept. How many ways can we say “versatile”? So happy to have the opportunity to win.

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  139. Beverley says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Oh my! I’m in love with everything you have shown today! Hope there is plenty available on the 23rd! Keeping everything crossed!

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  140. Elena says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    oh my word – this is all AMAZING! I have no words to express how excited I am over today’s sets!

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  141. Barbara H says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I am so in love with ALL of today’s releases!!!! I have all of the Friendship Jar series and hydrangeas are my favourite flower! The edger dies and stamps look wonderful as well! Thank you!

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  142. Ashley says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Love the half and half dies! They are so cool! The jar and filler sets are growing on me too!

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  143. Kristyn S says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Half and Half is soooo innovative. Your creativity is amazing. And I really like the new summer jar fillers and the shorter jar is perfect!!!! This is just too fun!

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  144. Natalie Winterstein says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Oh my goodness, this is amazing overload! I LOVE hydrangeas and am sooooooooo excited to see that they are in the Summer Jar set! And strawberries, as they are my favorite summer fruit! 🙂 But then we have the amazingly cool new Half and Half stamp set and dies? I LOVE the techniques you showed on the envelope! That is so cool. PTI just keeps amazing me every release! 🙂

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  145. Jeni says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I love both of these sets! This month is definately going to be a budget buster for me. I don’t know how you do it but, you continue to amaze month after month 🙂

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  146. Charmaine Ikach says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE! The Half and Half is SO neat! Love the idea!

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  147. Melissa Flieg says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    I love love love the half & half collection. So fun and new. The pint size jar and new fillers are cute and I must have the new labels.

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  148. Kara says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Half&Half is awesome!! Those of us who already love the jars must have this smaller jar and summer fillers. Those whoe don’t will probably scramble to get this and the rest of the series!!

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  149. Emily Cossins says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Love the pint jar and can’t wait to get the half and half set.

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  150. Tanya C. says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    I can’t wait to order these products! The new jar fillers are so awesome! Love the decorative strip dies and everything else! Awesome!

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  151. sandygail says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I am so happy to have a new size in the friendship jar series. Love the new dies, too.

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  152. Cassie K says

    July 13, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    What an amazing set that half & half is. So many possiblities for it. The jar fillers are super cute too

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  153. Michele aka Derbylea says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Love these! I have managed to resist the jars for so long but now that I see this beautiful hydrangea I think its time to buy.

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  154. Lori Y says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Oh my! The half and half set and dies will be perfect for adding an extra something to my scrapbook pages. I love that they are open ended and you can make them any length. The jar and fillers are really cute too. The hydrangea bouquet is GORGEOUS! And the strawberries are mouth-watering.

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  155. Terri E. says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Tons of cute ideas for this blog hop.

    It’s a good life!
    Terri E.

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  156. CindyC says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Wow…you’ve been a busy bee! all of these new products looks amazing!

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  157. Kelly Boettcher says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Oh my… my wishlist is getting so long! I love the Half and Half set… brilliant! And the Hydrangea filler… Hydrangeas are my favorite flower!

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  158. Lizzie Jones says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    This has been my favorite day of the countdown so far! I love the Half & Half concept and can totally see it becoming a staple in my card making.

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  159. Rebecca B. says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Half and half dies….so clever! Where do you guys come up with this stuff??? I love it and hope to see more of these in upcoming releases!

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  160. jan m says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    This is going to be another great release! I am loving the pint jars and the ideas for the half and half!

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  161. Kimberly S says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    These half&half strips look like so much fun. I especially love your card with the banner and Dawn using them as bookmarks. I love the idea that we can change the size!

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  162. Rebecca G says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I can’t wait to get the half&half set!

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  163. Teresa Brada says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Wow! What an amazing prize package!! I love the hydrangea jar filler! The half & half collection is my favorite from this release, and will most definitely be coming to live with me! 🙂

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  164. Emily W. says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Very excited about those little label dies! I have the first jar label and just love it!

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  165. Susan P says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    I LOVE both all of these new sets! I have the rest of the FJ sets and welcome this new addition. Can’t wait to color in those hydrangeas! The little labels seem like a great place to jot a note or have a little sentiment. And the angled dies and set are such a great addition to the PTI line! I can see using them in so many different ways! Thanks for all the eye candy on the blogs today – gives us such great ideas!

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  166. Sharon W. says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    More Jar stamps and dies, swooning sigh….I LOVE this series!!! Looking forward to the Half and Half dies and stamps too. Think all these stamps and dies will be the HOMERUN items for this release!

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  167. Barb S says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    I’ve always wanted a set like Half and Half but didn’t know how to describe it – you’ve done it perfectly! Something different from a plain strip of paper or a ribbon. I’m looking forward to using this one 🙂

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  168. Leigh Penner says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Oh, wow! Half & Half is a must have for me this release! Those stamps and dies are definitely going in my cart on the 15th! Thanks for the inspiration, Nichole– your cards are gorgeous!

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  169. andie librandi. says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    wow…love that new little jar and those strawberries! how adorable…the half and half set looks awesome too! another great addition! xxo andie…

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  170. Denise E says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    I am so in love with every single thing here…still love the original jar set, and can’t wait to play with the pint size jar and summer fillers! The Half & Half idea is brilliant, simply brilliant! I’ve often tried to figure out a way to cut half of a mat stack to do this very thing, but hadn’t figured it out. So, now I won’t have to! Yaayy!! Love the new labels too…All of it, simply amazing as always! =o)

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  171. Isabel Z says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Oh my goodness, I am beside myself with joy and anticipation. I am in love with the Half and Half dies and the newest jar die/fillers. This month my wallet is going to be thin b/c there are so many things that I have to have.

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  172. Deanna Jean says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I’m in love with the Half and Half set. All of the projects and cards using this set blew me away. I can’t wait to get my hands on these.

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  173. Ellie A. says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    This is my favorite post that I really look forward to. It is always so amazing and wonderful to see what the team has made for us to be that more excited for the release day!

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  174. Michelle L says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    I need Half and Half! How is it that every month I think I need everything being released. You never cease to amaze me!

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  175. Patricia Bustin says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Awesome sneak peak or should I say “enabler alert”! Sooooo looking forward the 15th.

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  176. Robyn says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Half and Half is a MUST-HAVE for me!! I am so excited about this set!

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  177. Kari Guilbault says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    My absolute favorite sets are the jars and jar fillers!!! I am so glad you are adding to this already wonderful collection! LOVE the firefly as I have been wanting to do a jar of them using glow in the dark embossing powder! Cannot wait for this one!!!

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  178. Amy Dann says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Oh my goodness. You and your team are genius. I am so excited to get my hands on these sets I can hardly stand it! The way you used Half & Half to decorate the envelope is stunning. I love the finished look! Congrats on another fabulous release and thanks so much for the opportunity to win an amazing prize. Can’t wait to meet you on the 23rd!

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  179. Debbie Ward says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    I love that I can continue to add to my existing Friendship Jar stamp set with the new half-pint stamps…I simply can’t wait!

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  180. julie coit says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    oh my i am in trouble this month!! love all the new stuff!

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  181. Helen says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Oh, my! So wonderful! I love the stamp sets and dies this month. The half and half die is a great innovation. I love how two of the designers used it to package a gift jar and make a bookmark! I think I will use it most on scrapbook pages for strips or tags, or…

    So much fun in such small packages! Thanks for the opportunities to win!

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  182. Mary Staveness says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Do your dies work with the Sizzix Big Shot? I would love to use them, but don’t want to purchase them unless they work with my die cut machine.

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  183. Anemone says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    I LOVE the half & half idea! Can’t wait to be able to get those!

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  184. Debbie S says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    The Half & Half dies and stamps are awesome. Love this new concept. The smaller jar is so cute. Need these new goodies.

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  185. melissa says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    These are awesome. I can’t wait to see the sets in full!!

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  186. Mia says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    “Half & Half” looks amazing!!! What a great way to stretch your creativity… I’m already thinking about how these dies would work with felt, fabric… or whatever!! Once again, I want it ALL!!

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  187. Sue in Grapevine says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I love the little jar & the little labels & the Half & Half sets & … oh, heck! I love it all.

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  188. Jill Norwood says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Oh I am in jar heaven! And half and half is just so inspired! My head is spinning with wonderful possibilities! You all are just so darn creative! Each month there are so many new things to love and desire! My wish list just keeps on growing!

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  189. M Wilson says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Amazing. Thanks for sharing all of your wonderful ideas. Can’t wait to order.

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  190. Kyla Leanhart says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Oh wow…Friendship Jar has been one of my favorites ever since it came out and this addition is just something special – can’t wait to order it!

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  191. Sheila W says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Wow!!!! I just Love the Half and Half dies and stamps!! Totally Awesome! And the pint jar and small labels. How cute is that!

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  192. peg says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Wow! is all I can say. You gals have really out done yourselves this month!

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  193. Patty J says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    What a great way to return from a mini vacation – a fantastic new idea and super cute pint jars! Half and Half is such a unique concept and I am sure it will wind up on my must have list!

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  194. dt5peterson@gmail.com says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I love the new Half and Half dies! I can’t wait to read the sentiments that accompany it!

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  195. Valerie T says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    It is constantly repeated but worth every stroke. Papertrey is in a class all by themselves. Awesome releases each and every month. INNOVATIVE ideas always. I have goals and Papertrey is part of those thoughts! Good job! You keep me coming back for more.

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  196. Holly saveur says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    STUNNING!those new stamps are so great..love them..want them!A super release this month..such a great set Half and half..so brilliant!
    The jars oh my….such a pity I need to wait till the 23th to order(international)..do hope all will be still availible..have a very long order list!
    Wished I could winn for just once..this one would be the one I would love to winn.

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  197. Marlo says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    you have once again outdone yourselves!

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  198. mandy says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    My head is spinning after reading this post. I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited for a release before…(and I have certainly been excited for many releases, so that is saying a lot!!!) Love it all!

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  199. Linda L says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Love the way the half and half dies are used – especially the folded ones. But. BUT! I really, truly love the Summer Fillers. Hydrangeas are one of my favorite flowers and bunches of them are drying on my dining room table right now, brought home from my son’s wedding! And you did them in my favorite colors on your card. LOVE! Thank you so much for allowing me to even dream of winning this prize combination. It’s the best ever!

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  200. deanne.sanchez@yahoo.com says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I just adore the Summer Jar fillers! The hydrengeas and strawberries! And the Half & Half dies are a must! Great job Nichole and your DT!

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  201. Margaret C says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    OH.

    MY.

    WORD.

    Love it all. Totally!

    You guys are so creative – I esp. adore the half and half concept – beautiful dies ! Thanks for the opportunity !

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  202. Lea Sorley says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    I am loving this concept of half & half! I also really like the sentiments that go along with it. These will be really great for some masculine cards too, something I always struggle with. I adore the summer jar fillers as well and will be adding that to my stash! Thanks for all the great products you come up with!

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  203. Janice Marcham says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Love the Half and half set with the dies! So many possibilities with this set! Can never get enough of the fillers for Friendship Jar! Great inspiration from the team as always! Thank you so much!

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  204. Carla G. says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    What an innovative concept and so many ways to stretch our dollars this month!! I love the new sized jar and can’t wait to see all the fillers!!

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  205. annheidel says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Oh my gosh, I simply adore the pint jar and new fillers! I really love the Half & Half dies as well. They are far more versatile than I initially thought! That new set is intriguing, so I’m off to the team blogs to see more of it. 🙂

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  206. Chrissy K says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    The half and half dies have so many possibilities!! I’m already planning Christmas gift ideas in my mind with them and it’s only July!! :o) Can’t wait to see the sand and shells from the jar filler too!! (and the drink umbrella!!)

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  207. cathy says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    i love the ideas and inspirations created with these new sets. can’t wait til they go on sale

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  208. Mindy says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    The Half & Half stamp set and dies look so fun! I can think of tons of uses for them. I especially love the way you used it on the envelope with the address label. Can’t wait to try these out!

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  209. Rebecca Dobbs Resch says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    I love the new Half and Half set, it truly motivates my creativity! I am really excited for the new friendship jar fillers too.

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  210. Lisa Park says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Half and Half dies look AWESOME.. I am definitely going to get them.. Just AMAZING!! I love all new products. I can’t wait to get them..
    I always thank you for sharing your Brilliant ideas with us.

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  211. Marcy says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Amazing! I will have a huge list this release. I love the half and half set! Each new release is a highlite of my month!

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  212. Jamie Ryan says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Oh wow! The Half and Half dies and stamps have my creative juices flowing! I can’t wait to have them in my hands!

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  213. Dawn F. says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    The Friendship Jar series has been my favorite release ever! I love the idea of the summer set. Thanks for the chance.

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  214. Lisa G. says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Oh my! The ideas are flooding my brain with the use of the Half & Half dies and stamp set. Ingenious I tell ya.

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  215. Luanne Ford says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Oh! I want Everything in today’s list!! I love it ALL! Can’t wait…

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  216. Jessica Wekenman says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Half & Half is soon to be my new favorite set, I just know it! I just love what everyone did with this set and dies tonight! So much inspiration! And I can’t wait to use my edgers dies on my envies!

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  217. Tammy W. says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    WOW! Half and Half is BRILLIANT!! Nichole, do you ever sleep? Where do you come up with all these amazing and innovative ideas? PTI is THE BEST stamping company out there – always, always coming up with such amazing products and the bestest stamps around. Can’t wait to get this set? (can you tell by my excitement! whoa!) Gorgeous projects too! Thanks for this chance to win this generous prize package! PTI rocks!

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  218. Alyssa B says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    wow I really like everything that you have done!

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  219. Stephanie O. says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    I LOVE the half & half die collection. A must have for every stamper! Can’t wait until the 15th!

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  220. Terri Bills says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    These are awesome projects. The half and half dies look amazing. I am very excited about this month’s release.

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  221. Shelley Dupont says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Love all of it!! I really want to hit the “I want it all button” this month. You are all amazing :))

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  222. Wida says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    This month has a lot of great sets, including these, half and half is so versatile! Love the green and blue combination!

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  223. Marilyn says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    What awesome projects created with Half and Half! Oh how beautiful all the eye candy is. I would love to be able to play with all these sets… what FUN! Thank you for the pleasure of sharing your gifts, ideas and inspirational work with us. Marilyn

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  224. Nancy McKinney says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I do love summer and the treats you’ve shown today! The pint jar and summer fillers are a fabulous addition to the jar filler line. Lovely inspiration.

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  225. Kris says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    One of everything today please! It’s one thing to talk about a new item, but when you see its possibilities…wow!

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  226. Chris H. says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Another “I want it all” month….I am totally blown away with all the stamps and dies this month.

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  227. June says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Wow! The new jar and summmer additions are awesome! Can’t wait to fill the jar and color with my copics! The Half and Half die set will be such fun to use. I will be up late to order this month for sure!

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  228. Carol R says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Love the Summer Fillers jar and the Half & Half are really so different. Liked the envelope idea!

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  229. Peg says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Finally, I’ve been waiting for the peak of summer jar fillers. Even was dreaming about the peak…and wasn’t disappointed. Hope I see more tomorrow.

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  230. Denise says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I LOVE the half and half…. this is such a neat idea! This is a must have!

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  231. Linda says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Eeeek…..everything shown in todays post must be mine! I love the versatility of your new half and half concept and well the new labels and made fillers are just absolutely needing to find a home in my stamp stash too!

    Linda

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  232. Stacy W. says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    That pint jar is so cute and the half and half sets look very fun! Thanks for creating such great products PTI.

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  233. Stephanie says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I would love to have one of your jar sets. I have been drooling over the first one for a long time. I just haven’t broken down and bought it. This would be a perfect addition to my stamp collection. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  234. kathleena says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Wow – you never cease to amaze me at the versatility of the stamps and dies you and the designers for PTI are able to create. And today you just blew me away. I LOVE the half & half dies, and the jar fillers with all of the labels are amazing. And I love how you used the labels for so many of the cards that are not jars! Truly amazing.

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  235. Kim Heggins says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    The small jar is just way too cute, can’t wait to see more!

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  236. Jamie Greene says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Oh my goodness, I am in love with the sets and projects shown today!! This is not good for my bank account:) I am really hoping to be lucky today!!

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  237. Kathyellen says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    The half and half set is absolutely genius. This is a must have!

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  238. Angela NJ says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    This is the post I’ve been waiting for! Love the Half and Half set – the sentiments, the flourishes, the dies – what a wonderful idea. If I could pick a day to win a prize, this would be the one!

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  239. Debbie S says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Nicole, I LOVE your hydrangea card… the flowers are my FAVORITES… the colors are gorgeous and the half & half die cut and plaid stamp is to die for !!! OMG, I can’t wait to get my hands on those stamps. I love it all!!

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  240. Martha says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Once again, all the new PTI items are must-haves. Nichole and design team members, thank you for the wonderful inspiration!

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  241. Stephanie Jake says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I love the Half & Half set…and all of the fabulous ideas with it 🙂 Thanks for making the 15th a holiday every month!!

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  242. Nancy Guse says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Both half and half dies and summer fillers look awesome!!!! I can’t wait to receive them!!!! Just when I think I don’t need anything else, you come up with something fabulous!!!

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  243. Mindy W says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Everything looks amazing, as always! Love the new pint sized jar!!!

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  244. lainey says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Oh, love everything today! That little pint jar is too cute! I wasn’t sure what the Half & Half dies were going to be like, but of course I want them now!

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  245. Cathy Weber says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    This is even better than I imagined when I first saw the peeks! I love the half and half series. I use elements like this all the time on my cards and with the new FJ Summer filler cute little jar, I am sold!

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  246. Shelly says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I didn’t know I needed this until I saw it! Brilliant – as usual!
    Can’t wait to see tomorrow’s triangles – I’ve been dying to see what you’ve come up with there!

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  247. Christine N. says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Love it! The half & half strip diecuts are awesome. Love the possibilities!

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  248. Dixie C. says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    My thoughts?! I don’t have enough money!!!I love every project you did today, but the envelope would have to be my favorite! That is such a wonderful look!What a thrilling gift it would be!

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  249. liz says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Half and Half is amazing! So happy that you did it open ended so we can make them as long as we want. Perfect as always!

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  250. pegg says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Half and Half is such a great idea! Definitely excited about that. Love the ideas shown and can see many other uses for them too!!

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  251. Holly says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    I am in LOVE!!!! Love that cute little pint jar and the awesome open-ended half & half dies!! Gotta have these!!!!

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  252. Mary M. says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    I don’t have any of the friendship jars yet. The new summer fillers set looks adorable. I can’t wait to see more! I just love summer.

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  253. Colleen says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    I LOVE it all….everything you have showcased is just awesome…I have all the regular size Jar Fillers Stamp sets, so of course this has to come home to be with the others and I think those Half and Half sets are PERFECTION!!

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  254. Lisa Dolson says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Oh my, you and Michele have created some fabulous stamps and dies! Summer Jar Fillers looks so happy…oh, the ideas to stamp with. And, no wonder you are so excited about Half and Half. The cards made with it from you and the design team are wonderful! I love Melissa’s book wrap too.

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  255. Jen T says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    You know, I’d be happy with just winning one of those items. How killer is that prize pack? I’m particularly eager for the half-n-half set. I’m going to have to try to pare down my wish list to a manageable level.

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  256. Christine B. says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Love the Friendship Jar Summer Filler Set and the Half and Half Dies. This is a must have! The projects are just beautiful. Thank you so much!

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  257. Candy Fosta says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Today’s post put me over the edge. Everything is awesome from the summer jar fillers to the creative new half and half set — plus dies for both sets! I can definitely see myself creating lots of unique wraps using the half and half set and dies.

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  258. Pam W. says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    EEKKKKK!!! I thought that I was going to be “safe” this month. You totally put a stop to that notion!

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  259. Lori Kistler says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    these will be a wonderful addition to my jar and Jar fillers that I already have. gotta have them.

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  260. Cristina says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Amazingly beautiful your concepts of half and half andl lil’ labels! Your projects and the gals are stunning. I will surely pick them on the 15th. Thanks for bringing on each piece you design your passion and love for this art.

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  261. judy says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I can’t wait to get my grubby litle mitts on the new jar set and matching dies! I’ve been canning lots of raspberry jam and this will make perfect labels and tags. Just right for a small gift!

    Judy

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  262. ccorbitt says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I absolutely love the little jar and its fillers!! The half and half is awesome as well! My head is already spinning with ideas! I cannot wait to get these sets!!!!! 🙂
    Just amazing.

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  263. Karen U says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    I am so excited after reading today’s post – I want it all! Half and Half is a must have and the new addition to the jar sets is just wonderful! And looking at all those samples just made my day and I am so inspired to start stamping! Thank you for another amazig release filled with fantastic inspiration!

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  264. Ginny Schleich says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    WOW! I just want it all now! I love today’s release. The jars, labels, and my most favorite…the Half & Half stamps and dies. This is the most versatile stamp set and die I have seen! There are so many different ways to use these and that is what I look for in stamps and dies. All of the projects are beautiful and each using the products in a different way. And what a fantastic way to send and envelope! I would love to send all my mail out that way and I know the recipients would appreciate it as well. Fantastic release. Is it the 14th yet?? Hehe.

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  265. maggiemeowow@gmail.com says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Summer is my most favorite season and the stamps and dies this month are the absolute best! I love everything I’ve seen.

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  266. Janet S says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Wow, what a post!! So much inspiration it is hard to absorb it all. Thank you everyone. Love that cute little pint jar and the half and half die looks fun. So many fun things to play with, can’t wait to get mine.

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  267. Alisa Conner says

    July 13, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    I love all the sets featured today. The new half and half dies look amazing and the versatility endless. I can’t wait to add them to my collection. I have been waiting for the smaller pint jar as well. What a great addition and those strawberries look delicious. What a great summer treat especially to add to a jar of jam. Thanks so much for your creative genius Michelle and Nicole. 🙂

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  268. Kathy V. says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Love the Friendship Jars, I have them all. Now this little pint size one, how cute it is.
    The half & Half’s are also a neat addition to your line of products. And let’s not forget theose labels, I’m always in need of smaller labels. Excitement is on the rise. Can’t wait for the 15th.

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  269. Deepa says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    This is the single most exciting release ever! Love everything…the stamps, the jar, the dies, wow wow!

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  270. Michelle Early says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    The Summer jar has exceeded my expectations – so happy about his one. The Half and Half is SO clever! A must have for sure! Thanks!

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  271. Monika Davis says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    I LOVE it! The Half & Half dies are fabulous and the images are perfect. What a neat idea. So many possibilities to use that line for. Amazing samples as usual!

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  272. Penny J. says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Half and Half will definitely be making it’s way to my house!! And the half pint jar in Friendship Jar Summer Fillers is so cute! I have never gotten into all the Friendship Jar sets, but this set might finally push me over the edge. It is fast becoming a very expensive month for me!!

    All the projects done by you and the DT toady are beautiful and I love what you did with the envelope!!

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  273. Emily Keaton says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    OK, this is my favorite day of the release thus far. I love ANYTHING to do with Friendship Jars!! These new fillers are fabulous. I hope I have a lucky star for the drawing today–all of these products are to-die-for!!

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  274. Jeannine says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    the half & half set is perfect. sometimes my sentiments just need a little something to set them off. the smaller jar & summer fillers are just too cute. love the new labels also. thanks.

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  275. Chris Cross says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Love the new Half and Half die concept! Amazing!

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  276. Karen N. says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Love the Half and Half dies, especially the fact that they are open ended and can be cut longer for other projects. Can’t wait to see the rest of the Summer jar fillers.

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  277. April Z. says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    The Half and Half dies are so cool! I’d love to try those out. The Summer Fillers are great too! PTI always knocks my socks off. Since I discovered you guys a few years ago I haven’t bought stamps from any other company!!

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  278. Paula Laird says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    WOW! That is quite the prize package! Feel free to pick my number! 🙂 I love the half pint jar! So cute! Looking forward to the full release!

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  279. Keisha H says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I love this half and half idea! So fun and versatile! Nichole, you and the design team did a great job showcasing this stamp and die set! And of course I always love the friendship jar sets, my wishlist includes them all! Thanks for sharing today!

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  280. Ruth Allmart says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Totally digging the new Half and Half stamps and dies!!!!!!!!! You guys blow my mind. Thanks for all the hard work coming up with all these amazing ideas.

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  281. Elizabeth V. says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I love the summer fillers set! I love my mason jars and am always looking for new and fun ways to use them around our home. It is such a fun concept to have the stamps and dies to utilize on paper projects. Thanks for offering the great prize!

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  282. Naz says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    This release is incredible! Im torn as to what to get. Those half and half strips are incredible and the jar set is a must have since I have all the others and you can mix and match… Your cards are gorgeous and those strawberrys look good enough to eat!

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  283. Tessa says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    WOW! Lots of fun new products! not sure which one I like best!

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  284. robinH says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I was thinking this would be a smaller month, but you totally convinced me that this is a must have! Love the jar fillers, especially the strawberries that you showed. Just fabulous! As always, thanks for the amazing release! You are so talented!!!

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  285. Amy Zwierz says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I have to have them! I have all the other jar fillers. These are awesome!

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  286. KathyFL57 says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I was on the fence about Half and Half until today. When you showed it on the envelope it reminded me of the wrap sticker address labels from a few months back…And all I could think of was “How cool will it be to do that with the dies!” The squatty jar is adorable and living in FL, I can’t wait to use the shells in the jars…Thanks again for being a constant source of inspiration to us all.

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  287. Renee Brantner says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    SO Nice! Love your designs!

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  288. Karin says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Your new dies just keep getting better and better! So innovative 🙂 Great group post today as well…The DT rocks!

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  289. Steph says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    We make cards for Operation Write Home, so I am super excited about the flag jar filler- will be perfect for cards all year long! I have been hoping for a summer jar filler and love everything you showed today! Such great products this month.

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  290. Jeni B. says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Your hydrangea card is so so beautiful and summer fresh! And I love the Half and Half stamps and dies, those will definitely be in my cart!!

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  291. Martha D says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    The half and half set and dies is just fantastic. A definite must have. Everyone’s projects this month are wonderful. Can’t wait for the 15th.

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  292. paula e. says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    my head is reeling from all the designers samples with the half and half dies and stamp set! i like the look of the extended label coming to the edge of the card or page and being able to extend it around to the back of the card – so many possibilities! looking forward to the 15th when i can see everything and put in my order.

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  293. Sarah Jay says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Absolutely adorable! I’m really impressed with the Half & Half collection. And that envelope idea is just awesome.

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  294. Renee V. (happystamper05) says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Awesome! I can’t wait to get my little fingers on those dies and stamp sets! How fun!

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  295. Suzanne says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I love how you combine new must haves with older favorites. The first card is going to be my first case. And to think I was going to try and hold off ordering until the 23rd. HA! No chance of that now. LOL

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  296. Chris says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    This release is passed inspiration and into genius. The amazing versatility will make these tools and stamps a necessity for me.

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  297. Janet L. says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    It’s simply amazing to see the fabulous creations that you and your design team make each month! I wish I could have them all!!

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  298. Mary H says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    More friendship jar fillers – woohoo! The new Half and Half collection is fantastic and I love the idea of edging the envelopes, how fun is that…I will of course, along with everybody else, now NEED Edgers #3!! After reviewing all the DT samples, I basically would now just like to leave work for the day, so I can go home and STAMP!!

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  299. Mary Duffek says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Totally adding to my ultimate wish list. Fabulous projects and can’t wait till release day. =)

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  300. peggysue says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Love the strawberries and the projects you showed using Half and Half. Looking forward to the reveal.

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  301. Stephanie says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I have all the other fillers, so these will be perfect in my collection! Love that we get such a fabulous variety- flags, berries, and even flowers! I also can’t wait to color those drink umbrellas. Thanks for an awesome release!

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  302. Karen says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I can’t wait to play with the Summer Fillers and the pint jar. I see many possibilities with the Half and Half dies and stamps.

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  303. AllysonA. says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I was excited to see this product when peeks of them started showing in the projects earlier this week. But now I am UBER excited to get my hands on these! Great concept, and I love all the inspiration from everyone.

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  304. JenCozz says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I love the Half & Half set! I knew it would be on my list from the first glimpse! And those strawberries in a jar ~ yum!

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  305. Karen says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    I love the jars – they are so cute without being “too cute” and so versatile! I’m also a huge fan of Label Basics and am very interested in the mini labels. Can’t wait to see everything on the 15th!

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  306. Patricia G. says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    WOW, Love everything about this release, specially the Half & Half set!!!

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  307. Paula says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    WOW! I like it all! The pint friendship jar is stunning but I surprised myself and REALLY like the Half and Half…oh the possibilities!

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  308. Lin says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    JUST what I’ve been waiting for! I ADORE the original set and in my opinion, I’ll never have enough fillers and accessory sets to go along with it. LOOOOVE these! Thanks, as always, for your many wonderful ideas to use them!!

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  309. Jennifer Delaurier says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Wow, I am in love with the Half and Half dies, and the idea to edge the envelope is ingenious! All the peeks this month have been incredible! Thanks so much for the continued inspiration!

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  310. marilyn says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    i L-O-V-E the half and half die and stamp! just have to have them.

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  311. Cindy Otto says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I have absolutely adore the Friendship Jar and collection. I use that set often and am thrilled there are more accessories! The mini jar and die are perfect and I love the Half and Half die for so many reasons. You just keep get better and better. Thanks for so many great sets.

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  312. Lennie says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    always impressed by the each release….thanks for sharing you talent with us

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  313. Becky H says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Oh I am in love. My favorite stamps are the Friendship Jar Series. I love the new half pint jar and the half & half dies. A must have.

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  314. Sheila M Jones says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Oh my! I love the Half and Half set and the jar set with dies. Will need to get up at 4am on Friday to enter the competition! (In Scotland!)

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  315. Kathleen says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Oh my—those labels and half and half stamps and dies are such great tools! I’d love to have everything you showed today—such beautiful samples, too Nichole! Thanks for all the fabulous tools and inspiration~

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  316. Tami says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I am so excited! I love my jar & jar fillers sets 🙂
    Yay for more!! and the half & half dies – brilliant!!!!

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  317. Aimee Grey says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I love the half and half dies! So versatile for cards and scrapbooks alike. I can hardly wait to use them. You have all outdone yourselves again.

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  318. KathyL says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I love the concept of the half and half!! So, so many different things to use this for. This set will definitely be going in my basket this month. The summer fillers are adorable too 🙂

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  319. Chris S says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I love the Half and Half concept! I’ve never been an envelope decorator, but I may have to start now. I love the one you made. I don’t own Embellishments yet, but I think you just sold it to me with your card today. And I still don’t have any of the Friendship Jar series, so I’d be the perfect person to draw for the prize!

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  320. Denisse Cherry says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    oh my dear! these are so adorable! cant wait to use them! 🙂

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  321. Melisa Hunter says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Love all these sets! I love to use labels and dies on my cards and these would be a perfect addition to my supplies!

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  322. Ngan R. says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    These are really beautiful projects and even lovely dies! I am so glad PTI has its own die collection for every possible use.

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  323. Betty Sue says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    This is my favorite day yet. Such fun projects…I am loving the Half and Half and all the ways they can be used!!

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  324. Rebecca {MamaReebs} says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Wow. Those half and half dies are going to fly off the shelves! They are so versatile. Great release!!

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  325. Amy C. says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    I just love the summer jar fillers! I hope and hope and hope that I win!!

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  326. Cynthia Burke says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Wow! These samples are just beautiful. I like them all and am looking forward to release night. It’s going to be a big month for ordering.

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  327. Debbie Fisher says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    LOVE the new concept and smaller jars!

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  328. K. Craig says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    gotta have the half and half dies. i already have several ideas getting jotted down!

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  329. Pat Baker - Silver Rabbit Studio says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    WOW…I am nearly speechless in delight and anticipation! I always put a little stamped image on the envelopes, but never thought of adding a whole strip of paper or a label for the address – WOWSA – I’m so excited with this concept!

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  330. Carrie D says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Another Gotta have collection, I’m going broke just looking at this months release countdown!!!!!

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  331. Carol says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Oh man! You’ve done it again! I hope I win this….I want it all!

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  332. JoAnn says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Fabuloso!

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  333. Amy says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    WOW! Very clever idea with the Half and Half collection. The half pint jar collection is a very nice addition.

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  334. Laura S says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    I wish I could just borrow a little of the DT’s creativity. Fabulous projects.

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  335. Pamela says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Half & half and the new jar collections are going to be my newest BFF’s, so sorry to say some things on the wish list will have to remain for a little while longer. These are two fabulous sets – loving…… And to win, I would be singing the highest praises to the stampin gods (and to the girls @ PTI)!

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  336. Gayle says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    GORGEOUS! I’ve been wanting to start a my friendship jar collection for ages now. Hope this is the month!

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  337. Cyndy Godin says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    The Half & Half stamp set and the dies are a diffinate must have. And the cute little jar…is just that… CUTE! Great job everyone!

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  338. Roula says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Oh, Nichole… I love strawberries too AND hydrangeas!!!! Gotta have this set to add to the original one!!!!

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  339. Elizabeth B. says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    WOW WOW WOW…simply amazing!!! I’m speechless!

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  340. Cyndi says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    This would be the prize of all prizes to win!!!! The half-pint jar is just too cute, and it looks like there are some fun new images to fill the jars with–I’m really excited to see the sand and sea shell images!!! I love the design concept of Half & Half, and LOVED the idea of using the edgers dies on envelope backs. I gained a lot of inspiration today–thank you!

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  341. Ann says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Love the new jar fillers–especially the hydrangeas. Though I can’t wait to see the seashells also! Crossing my fingers for this prize package.

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  342. Sofia says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Those Half and Half dies look awesome!! And what a clever idea to be able to create a longer strip!!!!

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  343. Detra Parks says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Love all of the new releases, especially that half and half die and summer friendship jar fillers are gorgeous.

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  344. Lori Cullen says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Each month you add more and more dies to my wish list. The half and half dies are very clever and I love the pint jar and the label set. Your samples with the hydrangea and the strawberries are my favorite two from today. They are so vibrant and summery!

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  345. tabby says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I love the little pint. Jar!! And the half & half concept? Genious!!!

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  346. Kim says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Love those half and half dies….perfect for cards and scrapbooks!

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  347. Pat A. says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    The half and half dies are just wonderful. Love all the cards today!

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  348. SusanR says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    My goodness … even more beautiful creations! Those strawberries look so yummy! I am already sold on the entire half & half set. Can’t wait till the 15th.

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  349. Susi says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    What GREAT additions to the PTI line-up of goodies … the Half & Half line is fabulous!

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  350. Sandy Fullmer says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    The new Half and Half stamps and dies are wonderful. I would love to win this set!

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  351. Marge R. (mer) says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Well worth the wait for Half & Half — I’m up having some Half & Half with my coffee this AM & I’m in total LOVE with this die & stamps — cannot wait to make them mine!!! Haven’t been able to purchase any of the jar filler items yet, so this prize pkg. is beyond dreamy!!!

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  352. Donna K says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    OK, now I’m excited. I have all the jar filler sets and love what I see of the new set, especially the smaller jar! The half & half set is just fab. Can’t wait.

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  353. Kelly Schirmer says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Such an awesome set of posts, those Half and Half dies are just the coolest concept! Can’t wait to have these in my collection. Always been a fan of the jar sets, so this summer edition is also a must have for me, too!

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  354. Colleen C. says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Love the Half and Half dies. These look like they would be so much fun to play with. Lots of creative possibilities.

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  355. Lisa F . says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I am LOVING the versatility of the half and half set! I love that it is perfect for cards, and open-ended so that the strips can be made onger for a scrapbook page! LOVE!! And the jars…oh my. I cannot wait to see the full reveals this month!

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  356. Andrea says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I love the new additions to the friendship jar series! Great projects.

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  357. Jan Garber says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I know you hear that every release that comes out is the BEST or what a GENIUS idea, but this time, I am really totally blown away! The Half and Halfs really are wonderful, and the jars are perfect size for our cards! Love it all!

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  358. Artyjen says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    So much gorgeousness from everyone….sorry but my interenet stopped me leaving comments on as many as I would have liked 🙁
    I love the variety of dies that you all constantly think up…just waiting to be inked up with the fabby stamps too 🙂
    xoxo Sioux

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  359. Tema says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    The Jars are so great .Now there’s 2 sizes .How handy is that! The Half & Half sets are ingenious! Can’t wait to see the complete set.So far this release is the best!!

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  360. Susie says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    I have wanted dies like Half & Half forever and now they’re here! You girls make the BEST stamps and dies on this planet! Can you tell how excited I am? 🙂 I love when you included Mish’s original sketches and we get to see how it all began. I didn’t think it could get any better than yesterday’s Leafy Vine Border but I’m glad you have proven me wrong!

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  361. Zena B. says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    One word…ingenious!

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  362. kerry davis says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Amazed again!

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  363. LouAnn says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Another day of terrific projects. I love the friendship jars and can’t wait to see the rest of the fillers.

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  364. Shobana Ravi says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Am sooo excited about this month’s releases! 🙂 The PTI team has done a great job and amazing to see how you manage to bring out such versatile and awesome sets each month! Kudos to you all! 🙂

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  365. D Golly says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I just adore the half and half. What a great idea!

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  366. Denise says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Half and Half is such an innovative idea. I have never seen anything like it. And it is a definite must have in my book 🙂 Wow I am constantly blown away at the creativity that you and your team continually bring to the table each month.

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  367. Pai says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    those new dies are great!

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  368. Tina says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Those projects make me think of a handmade quilt from when I was a child. So comfortable and warm.

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  369. Mel Tallman says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Everything from this peak is going into my cart, just love them all.

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  370. Maggie Wickersham says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Love both of the new sets. Now comes the torture of figuring out what my budget can handle this month! Will be tempting to just hit the I want it all button.

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  371. Amy Gutknecht says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Friendship Jar Fillers are my favorite! The Summer offering is fantastic and I love the pint size jar – so cute! I can hardly wait to get my hands on these! Well done ladies!!!

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  372. Susan B says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Half and Half really opened my eyes to a world of possibility. Can’t wait to get these.

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  373. Marcia Truslow says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I don’t even need to look at what the designer team did with Half ‘n Half and Summer Jar Fillers to know that these sets will be my newest favorites! Of course I WILL visit their blogs also as their creativity is pretty awesome too! This month’s release is just fantastic!

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  374. Mary says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I love the half and half dies. I can’t wait to try them out. Your examples are amazing.

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  375. Kari D says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    ARE.YOU.KIDDING.ME!!!!!!! It must be love! What great projects from you and ALL of the DT. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Half and half dies and stamps. OH MY GOODNESSES!

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  376. Mary K says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Wow! What a prize package! I never think I need the jar/filler stamps, but then I see so many projects that make me wish I had ordered them. Can’t wait to see all of the Summer fillers.

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  377. Lorus says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I absolutely love the Half & Half set! It would be wonderful for card making and scrapbooking – What wonderful ideas from all of the designers!
    And the little pint jar!!!! SQUEAL!!!

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  378. Suzanne D. (*suzanne*) says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Thanks so much for the shout-out, Nichole! It’s humbling to know that I provided you with inspiration because of how much I adore your style. I am just having the best day now…staring at the photos of the envelopes above. 🙂

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  379. Vanessa Cadman says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    The Half and Half dies and stampsa are going straight onto my must-have list!!

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  380. Marjorie Henseler says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    So many wonderful projects! I want everything!

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  381. Lyn says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    The Summer Jar Fillers are my favorite – I have loved every release that you have done with the jars and this is no exception .. I can’t wait to place my order!!

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  382. Steph says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I love the fact that the Half & Half dies are open ended! Now I’m anxious to make all kinds of wrap bands for boxes and other little gifts! I also love the different patterns that coordinate with the dies. I was really hoping that we would see a mini friendship jar sometime so I’m super excited about the summer set too.

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  383. ElizabethB says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Summer in a jar! I am so smitten with this smaller version of the jar and a bow…swoon. Can hardly wait to see the entire set. Half and half is the most inventive die and stamp set I have seen in a long time. So useful in all crafting medium.

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  384. sandra m. says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    More fun with fillers! Thanks for the addition to a great series. also love the half and half dies.

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  385. Juanita in Ohio says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    These sets and your renderings make everything on my must have list “one of each”. They are all so versatile and charming. TFS.

    P.S. Funny story; on Monday 7/11 I had kidney surgery @ 1pm. All I was worried about was missing the PTI preview posts, lol. I would say Papertreyink is really in my blood because your designs are fabulous and irresistable!

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  386. Barbara Axmacher says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    The Half and Half dies look awesome. They will be great on scrapbook pages too! Love all the ideas this time of each month.

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  387. Kay A says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I just LOVE the Half & Half. What a creative tool! Can’t wait to get my hands on it. You ladies rock
    are creative geniuses!

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  388. Miki says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    The half & half idea is ingenious, LOVE IT!! So many uses for cards or scrapbook layouts. I can’t wait to see the rest of the stamps that go with die!

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  389. Hlee says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Love the new dies and sets! They rock! Can’t wait to get my hands on them!

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  390. Maureen says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Oh my goodness! Half & Half is a must have!!! Wow!

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  391. Ivy says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Another great release with more ‘must haves’.I hope you have enough Half and Half dies in stock. Thanks for the opportunity to win a great package.

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  392. Suependous says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    WOW! Nichole and Company really knocked it out of the park today! Gorgeous and ingenius ideas! Can hardly wait to get the fabulous merchandise to play with.

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  393. Kellie M says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Another great set of ideas and product!
    How can a girl decide what she wants.

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  394. Janet says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I have never bought any of the friendship jars, but would love to win the entire set! It’s almost overwhelming — there’s just so much to this series! Love it! I must have the half and half dies. Can’t wait to purchase them (winning them would be great, though!).

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  395. Martha S. says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    If for nothing else, I must have the Half & Half line to decorate my envies with! What a spectacular product!!

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  396. Laura K says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    wonderful new dies. I love to have theme all. and all those cards are just gorgeous.

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  397. Ruby says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I just love the new dies and stamp sets… so versatile. Can’t hardly wait till the 15th! Tks for giving us so much excitement!

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  398. tami=) says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    The half and half set looks so versatile! and i’m loving the pint jar!!! Thanks for the amazing inspiration! =)

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  399. Erin Glee says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Half & Half dies look like cream for my coffee:perfect!

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  400. Sharon Knitter says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    This is going to be an amazing release. All those fun jar fillers and the wonderful new concept half and half!

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  401. Samantha B. says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I just bought the holiday fillers to start on Christmas cards ~ the jar series is my favorite (so far, anyway)! Very cute & versatile!

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  402. Jessica B. says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    these look amazing!!!! love all the fun additions for the jars and those cool border dies! awesome!! 🙂

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  403. Flor says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Everyone at Paper Trey Ink is so talented! I absolutely love the Half pint jar and all the fillers! The strawberries are the bomb!
    Every monthly release is awesome!

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  404. Lynn Mason says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    As someone who LOVES to read, I think the book marks that have been made with the half and half dies are fantastic. And I’ve got a special place in my heart for the mason jars…probably going to add that set to my collection!

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  405. Sandra B. says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    The Half and Half is just amazing! I have so many ideas swirling in my head already of what I can do with this set! And that pint jar is just too adorable!

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  406. Angela Person says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    I have coveted,craved and desired the “Friendship Jar Series” since it first came out!! Now I believe it is time to bring my obsession of this series home to my house. It reminds me of summers when I was a kid and my sister and I would help my mom with the canning from our vegetable garden and fruit trees.

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  407. Christie says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Love, love, love it all! I have every set of the friendship jar fillers and can’t wait to try the smaller jar. So cute! And the half and half dies? Genius!!

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  408. Diane Tuggle says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    love these dies and stamp sets to match!!

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  409. Cresta Woodruff says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    One of my favorite things about PTI is your innovation. The Half and Half dies and stamp set just proves it once again! I just LOVE this idea and cannot wait to create with it myself! Great job Nichole and team!

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  410. AnneH says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    What an awesome set of stamps you showed today! I was thinking that I didn’t really need a sentiment strip set, but I love how versatile it is and its fabulous that the jar fits so perfectly on it! I often have trouble filling my cards and I think this will be a great way to add a big piece to the front. I also love the patterns you showed- just great!

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  411. Annie says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    The half n half dies is the best idea I have seen so far on the market! Love it. Can’t wait to see what’s coming up tomorrow… This months release is awesome, love them all!

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  412. Stephanie W says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Amazing sets! I love the summer fillers and the new jar size! Half & Half looks so versatile. I love the look of the large panels.

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  413. Julie Smith (grace01) says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    WHAT?!?! Just how.. do you do it everytime!! LOVE every single project.

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  414. Lee Anne says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    What are my thoughts on today’s introductions?

    THUD!

    I’m speechless!

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  415. Lori V. says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    All I can say is WOW! There is not one thing that I don’t like in today’s post! Yikes!!! It is going to be an expensive PTI month for me! I really hope the flip flops are included in the new Friendship Jar Summer Fillers set, but it doesn’t sound like they are? Maybe that can be another set? 🙂

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  416. Beth says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    This is on my “gotta have” list! I love love love love love LOVE it!!!!

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  417. Melissa sibert says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I love the new jar fillers for summer. The smaller jar will be perfect for putting on homemade canned items. The half and half set and dies are awesome. Pure creative genius.

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  418. Melissa Ladd says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Oh my! That hydrangea card and envelope may just be the prettiest card set I’ve ever seen, Nichole! Make me want to run off a white emboss something and color it in!

    I’m so excited about this fun summer fillers to add to my collection. Half and half is such an amazing concept and I love all the different uses for it!

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  419. Kris says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Well, this post certainly cheered me up on a hot summer day! Love the Half and Half concept and the sentiments revealed so far look wonderful.

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  420. Laura says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Thanks for always filling this time of the month with abundant inspiration, Papertrey team! I love everything, but thse strawberry wishes card won me over! The half and half dies are just lovely!

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  421. Cheryl says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I can’t wait to get my hands on the hydrangeas! I also love the Half and Half concept. Those dies would make really cute little notecards.

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  422. Pattie Goldman says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I can’t wait to get my hands on these! I love the jars and fillers and the pint jar is a must have! It’s just too cute!

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  423. janet mack says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Friendship Jars is my absolute favorite line, I love the new additions. I have been using the half and half idea for a while and now its all in a set. Heaven!

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  424. Susan Beauchaine says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Wow! Wow! Wow! I am in LOVE! I LOVE everyting, especially the Half & Half. and no calories!!!! HeHe! Seriously, I am in total LOVE!
    Thanks so much, Nichole!
    Susan

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  425. theJoy inMe says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Ohhhhhhhh boy. The longer I keep putting off getting the Friendship Jar series telling myself I don’t really need it (sheeyahhh), the better it gets! Ladies, maybe you’d prefer it if I just keep on delaying (imagine!!!)? And ‘Half and Half’ – to DIE for! Brilliant, amazing, awesome, case closed, end of — poke me with a fork I’m done.

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  426. Susan Tethal says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    So Amazing! You are so incredibly talented. And the Design Team once again blew me away with all of their projects. Cannot wait to get my hands on the new Friendship Jar Summer fillers. So, so very adorable!

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  427. Jess Kruegel says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    WOW what a fabulous idea the half and half collection is. I seriously cannot wait to use it!! I also love the new jar fillers and half pint jar. eeeeeek!!

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  428. nancy n says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I am just beside myself with all the possibilities for the Half and Half dies and stamp set. The inspiration that you and the Design Team have provided is over the moon!! I don’t have any of the Friendship Jar collection so it would be so awesome to win as I have been wanting this collection forever!

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  429. Lois Noyes - MN says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    The Hydrangeas and pint jar set is definitely a must have for me. They are one of my favorite flowers. Super cute cards by the design team once again.

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  430. Angela says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    WOW!! All I can say is that you gals are amazing, I really love what I have seen so far! I am going to have a very very long list come the 15th.

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  431. Jen Sessions says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Boy, you go on a business trip for a few days and look what you miss! On the plus side, I got a big dose of PTI goodness upon return. I look forward to these releases every month. Even if I don’t have the money for all I want, the inspiration is priceless and the daily dose of happiness is beyond measure.

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  432. Anne S says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I absolutely love the half and half dies and the little labels! Suzanne’s idea for the envelopes is SO awesome!

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  433. Cassi says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    half and half is awesome! love the pint jars too 🙂

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  434. Charlie B says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Love – Love – Love all the friendship jar collections. This one is great also. Your projects are just wonderful.

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  435. Vicki B. says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    As always, I’m amazed by the innovation. LOVE the strip die, and can see so many uses for it. Thanks so much for keeping us inspired month after month!

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  436. Connie Kidd says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Wow, I didn’t really understand the concept of these stamps and dies from the other blogs, but when I came here, I was blown away! Your innovation truly astounds me!

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  437. Kathy Grimsdale says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    WOW!!! What an amazing prize package! I absolutely love the Half and Half concept. Love all the project from the group post. That stamp set and dies are coming home with me!!!

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  438. LizzieD says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Amazingly fun and versitile dies. I cannot wait to call them my own!

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  439. Ang says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    what a jam packed prize package (pun intended! I love the little jar and the Half & Half idea is just genius. Keep those ideas coming.
    TFS
    Ang

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  440. Holly F. says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    15th is going to be crazy! LOVE it ALL as usual.

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  441. Vicki (CraftCrazy98) says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I am always amazed at the creativity shown with every release and this one is no exception! Can’t wait to add more amazing products to my wish list! LOVE the hydrangea card, Nichole! Wow!

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  442. DeanneR says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I cannot believe what you designers come up with month after month after month. I love the original jar and fillers and can’t wait for the new one with summer fillers. I can’t wait for the 15th.

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  443. Georgia Hoek says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I must, must have this half & half die and the new stamps. Loving them! I can think of hundreds of projects to do!! Thanks so much for the chance to win this huge package of product – it will mean so much to the lucky winner (I hope that’s me but…)

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  444. bridgette says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I keep looking at the jar sets and fillers every time a new one comes out, but don’t take the leap. I think this month I’ll DEFINITELY be taking the leap, and get my first set! Great job team!

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  445. Brianna Byman says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I love the small jar! And the half and half dies! Love that idea!!!!

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  446. MARY H says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Half & half dies are great!! I can see so many uses for. And love the pint jars and fillers! How you guys keep it up is amazing to me. Whenever I think there is nothing more that can be thought of or added – I am proved wrong!

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  447. Emma Bourke says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Amazing projects once again. Can’t wait to get my hands on them!

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  448. Linda u says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    You’ve all done it again, made some very creative and fun stamps.

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  449. Geri Greening says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Honestly, I can probably “cut and paste” my comment from every other new release and that would be “I want it all!”. All these new creations, beautifully showcasing the upcoming product, makes me want to hide out in my craftroom for days on end, creating from the inspiring ideas of all these talented ladies. Awesome new “stuff”…

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  450. Anna says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I love everything! It is so hard to chose! My favorite is the Half & Half & the jar. I’m gonna be purchasing the original jars set too. I’m impatiently waiting on this virtual line. He he he!

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  451. Maggie says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Half and Half ideas sound so fun to work with…..and I have avoided the jar sets thus far….I think that may change!

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  452. teresa says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    super cute again!!!! you ladies are so creative.

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  453. Cindy Coffman says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I’m in love with the Half and Half set…….such awesome creativity!!! Can’t wait for the reveal!!!!!

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  454. Tanya says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    I am soooooo in love with these new sets 🙂

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  455. Rose A says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Eeeeekkkkkk!!! Can you tell how excited I am about half and half??!!

    Soo innovative..doooooo in my cart!

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  456. Cindy Vernon says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    This is an awesome concept and I can see so many possibilities.

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  457. Kathy Mc says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    This is everything and more than I expected from seeing the sneak peek of Half & Half. Know it’s a must have and you and your DT have really aced this one showcasing so many different ways for its use. LOVE the versatility. Your strawberries look perfectly ripe and ready for that juicy taste. You & your DT team rock! Would be so thrilled to win this prize package as I want it all. : )

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  458. Diana J says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I love the Half and Half dies; I have been looking for something like this for a year now. This is really exciting! And the pint jar is so cute.

    This month’s release is going to be fabulous!

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  459. Sue D says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Fabulous–I really like the jar!

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  460. Gertine says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    At the sneak peaks I didn´t think I would want to have the Half and Half stamps and dies…….. Boy was I wrong!!!!!! Those are awesome. And the little labels look soooooooooo cute

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  461. annette abrahamson says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    omg!!!!! i can hardly wait to get my inky little fingers on these babies 🙂 pretty please pick me! thanks for the fun inspiration 🙂

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  462. Donette B says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Love the new Friedship Jar set…sooo CUTE! Gotta have it. The DT did a great job, loved the projects.

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  463. Carolyn says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    These are So amazing!! Totally loving the jar fillers in smaller sizes and the potential for the half and halfs seems limitless.

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  464. Aimee Rathje says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    I’m in LOVE….I want them ALL. This month’s release has me just salivating in anticipation of trying them all out.

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  465. Jane says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    i loved the original friendship jar and filler sets and this is no exception. the set looks like so much fun to play with. and the half and half set is simply ingenuous!

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  466. lori says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I cannot wait to get this in my little hands!! Perfection!

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  467. Tammie J. says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Half & Half….what a concept! so versatile and you have showcased them beautifully. Oh, and the fun to be had with the half pint jars and fillers…. : -)

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  468. Annalee Dunn says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    I’ve been collector of all the friendship jar sets so I love the Summer Fillers and new dies….but I am OVER THE MOON about Half & Half (dies and stamps). Wow – my mind is racing with possibilities of creative touches on cards, book marks, scrapbook page accents…I think the shape would even make a nice decorative accent on the lightswitch faceplate in my craft room (cut with vinyl and then adhered to the faceplate). My mind is swimming with thoughts about this!

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  469. Meghan says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Oh my…I’m speechless. That little pint jar is darling. I love all of the products you showcased today. Can’t wait!

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  470. Alison Yarrish says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Love the new dies! The half & half idea is great!

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  471. Cathy Green says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I love the Half and Half dies! How fabulous! I can think of a million things to do with them!!! My wishlist keeps growing!

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  472. Nicole P. says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Wow, that little jar is the cutest thing ever! And I am extremely impressed with the new Half and Half dies.

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  473. Aimee N. says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Oh I am in loooove! I have all kinds of ideas for these new products!

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  474. DianneT says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    As always the stamp collection showcased are equally wonderful and would be an excellent addition to a paper crafter’s stamp collection. I have my eye on Sweet as Can Be stamp set and die. So cute and versatile!

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  475. Lacey I says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Super darling!!! The pint sized jar is so cute and the dies oh boy – awesome!! Great cards presented again today!

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  476. Noreen says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I can’t resist tags and labels! And don’t those strawberries in the jar look luscious!

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  477. Shelly Greybeck says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I think the Half and Half line is going to be one of my favorites…can’t wait to see more! Beautiful design team samples!

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  478. Julie Cameron says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I have been in a creative funk lately, creating the same cards over and over and I was feeling creatively….blah! Then today’s post has awaken my creative soul and I am in love with everything from today’s post! It has put me in the mood to stamp and I am eagerly awaiting release day. Thanks for the wake up call.

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  479. Tiffany says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Oh, how I love those half and half dies and stamps!

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  480. Lisa R. says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Love the Half & Half set – so
    versatile.

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  481. Tanya Phillips says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Love the new fillers, and the half and half dies are awesome, what a fantastic idea!

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  482. Amy Smith says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    As always, your stamps and dies work beautifully together. Love that strawberry jar card!

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  483. Heidi Gore says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Everything is looking so awesome for this release. Do I say that every month??? I’m sure I think it if I don’t say it.

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  484. Nichole says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I have to have this entire collection! I love the pint jar.

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  485. Kerry H says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Great design concept and GREAT possibilities with this one! I think these would be such a lovely way to add circular elements to my cards – that strip really would “ground” them!

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  486. Dyna says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Love those Half & Half dies along with the stamp sets. Looking forward to getting my hands on these lovelies.

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  487. jen shears says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    You never cease to amaze me with your design & inspiration! This new release is fabulous! The pint jar is too sweet & those new dies are must haves!!

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  488. Ketha Verzani says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Jars..new jars, old jars…I love them all..as I’m standing in my kitchen making Plum Jam. I thought I was safe until today…and now I want it all. I love the fact that you not only have the jars and fillers but you are so versatile with the labels. You hit the bullseye again.

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  489. Karie B says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I have been waiting for this sneak peak and love what I see! Half & Half is so versatile and the sentiments are fabulous! Can’t wait to get my hands on them. I love the little labels too. Perfect post to start my day!

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  490. corinne says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    when i look outsite it rains and the forecast wil be that it will be like this for the next 3-4 days. these preview make me feel summer inside of me. to get my stamping stuff get bright and sunny colors and start stamping. What would I create with these set, nice labels for my homemade strawbarry jam, create a smalle holiday gift for the teacher, a smal bag with candy and then a label with a beach feeling sand flip flops and sunshine. this set wil go with me on holiday camping. On the campsite i can create my own holiday greeting rrom ….cards with a lovely summer feeling and lots of diversity. Pack light and have lot of fun.

    gr corinne

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  491. DiAnn says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Oh my I have to have everything so far. This is a wonderful collection. Thanks for all the inspiration designers!

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  492. Bernadette M says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Wow! I’m so looking forward to Friendship Jar Summer Fillers. Those strawberries look so luscious. Seashells and fireflies? Perfect reminders of my summers as a child.

    The Half & Half set is one of a kind. I love that plaid strip!

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  493. Susan C. in NY says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    OMG–picking my jaw up off of the floor now. 🙂 So creative–you all are amazing in the projects you create. Wonderful!

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  494. Marlena says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    ADORABLE, simply adorable! I love the pint jar and dies. Your projects are amazing. 😉

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  495. Kristina says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Oh My GOODNESS! I am ansty with anticipation for this release! My hands are itching to get ahold of everything shown today. Great projects by everyone!

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  496. Cassi says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I still don’t have any of the “jar” series but admire every set. Now I’ll have to dive in because o can’t resist those mini labels.

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  497. Lisa Beeman says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Love the Half & Half stamp set….another great idea from Nichole! 🙂 Everything in this release just makes my wallet want to be emptied! Haha! I want it all!

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  498. JGold says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Love the new ‘little’ jar- I can’t wait to go through all my different stamp sets and see what now fits in it! This has been such a fun release, from the ice cream cone to the new jar fillers! I’m quite excited to get these new products. Thanks, as always, for an amazing release!

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  499. Barbara Howell says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Another day of fantastic projects. The Half and Half dies are very innovative. I love the idea. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.

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  500. Rosie Lilya says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    The half and half dies are going to be SO GREAT! But the Pint jar an mini labels are FAB!!!

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  501. teresa W says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Amazing projects!!! Love the matching envelope you made! What a versatile set!

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  502. Elizabeth S. says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    OH MY GOODNESS! I am so excited about todays reveal! This has to be my favorite so far! I love all the products and projects. Those hydrangeas remind me so much of the bushes along my grandmother’s front porch. Those half and half dies are just fantastic and will coming home to me:) Thank you PTI for all of your wonderful products and such great inspiration!!!!!

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  503. Melissa K says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Love everything, I can think of so much I can do with these!

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  504. Jo Ann Mooney says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I was trying so hard to resist this month and save up for the upcoming Christmas products, BUT, there are so many new stamps and matching dies that I must have!!! I love all the new products, but my favorites are the Half & Half and the matching dies! Thank you for another fantastic release.

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  505. Donna M. says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    That cute summer jar set has my name on it! Love all the projects, and the stamps. I wish I could order the entire release. Congrats PTI for an outstanding release!

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  506. Becky K. says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Wow, wow, wow! I just love the new jar fillers, and Half and Half is amazing! What a fantastic concept; I love the shapes of the dies, the background patterns, and the sentiments!

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  507. Renee says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Knew Half and Half was going to be my Achilles heel this month…
    but didn’t realize how much Friendship Jars Summer was going to weaken me as well!
    Those strawberries…
    they look as though you could eat them fresh off the page! And that little bitty jar…
    perfect for pie-in-a-jar’s!!!
    Genius…
    inspiring…
    LOVE…
    as always!

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  508. Janet B says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    What a great idea! I love this!

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  509. MJ (good_day1214) says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Yet again, PTI is blowing my mind away! I’m very excited about Half & Half… I may need to place an order on the 15th (instead of waiting for the 23rd!) to ensure I get my hands on this stamp/die set.

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  510. Carrie says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    I don’t know how you and your awesome team do it, Nichole! Each month I am in awe and get so inspired by all of your products and projects. I am loving your new half & half die and stamp set this month – pure genius!! Definitely a gotta-have-it!

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  511. kelly says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    oh my goodness, i love it all. so far, this is my favourite day of the previews…i love it all.

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  512. kimberli_proctor@hotmail.com says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Hands down, my favorite day of the release so far! I am in L-O-V-E with the Summer Friendship Jar Fillers! Oh those juicy strawberries that are begging to be colored with copics, the cute addition to the jar with the smaller sidekick—heaven! And I can’t forget to mention the great Little Labels and new dies–awesome and full of possibilities. And last, but certainly NOT least, Half and Half–amazing concept–so so innovative. My mind is just brimming over with new ideas to try with all of these products.

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  513. Michelle says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I have been thinking about making pretty envelopes to match my cards and your ideas are wonderful! Love it all!

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  514. Jary Riolo says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I mthink this release will be an “I want it all” occasion! Love the half and half idea! It has so many possibilities. And the new jar fillers……well need I say more?!!!

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  515. kathy says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Loving all of the ideas! Sure could have fun with some of these products! Thanks!

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  516. Jen Barkdull says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Swoooooon! I LOVE EVERYTHING on this sneak peek! I want it ALL!!! ♥

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  517. Cindy H. says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Oh my word, I love *everything* that you’ve shared!! Nichole, your cards and envies are fabulous!!

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  518. Cibele says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Wow! This is just what I needed. I love the versatility of the decorative strips and I can’t wait to see the actual stamp set. Half and Half is going right into my cart. 🙂

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  519. Susan H says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Oh wow! Love the half and half set and the coordinating dies! Can’t wait. List is growing longer and longer…

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  520. misse336 says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    I adore the 1/2 and 1/2 stamp set and matching dies. I’m picturing all types of projects for it – bookmarks made out of felt, scrapbook pages and cards. Can’t wait to see more projects with it and to see the entire set.

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  521. Valerie says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Oh wow! You outdid ourself with the Half and Half set. So creative and versatile. I can see myself using it for every card that I make.

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  522. Alessandra Loiacono says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Oh my, everything looks amazing!! I need to have everything, I’m so breaking the bank this month! 🙂
    Lovely Nicole!

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  523. kristen m says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    What a dream giveaway!!! (pick me pick me pick me) I am in love with using jars for storage, gift giving, “fairy homes” (my 7 year olds favorite use), displays, and more. The inspirational samples are stunning! Thanks for the chance to win…

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  524. Cat Darling says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    What amazing projects! They are all so beautiful and inspiring!

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  525. lilian says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    your projects are gorgeous and i LOVE that there is a pint size version of the jars. so exciting. 🙂

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  526. nkmac says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    1/2 pint, 1/2 and 1/2 wow!!!!
    Strawberries….awesome…u r outdoing urself!!!

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  527. Judy C. says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    As usual I’m in love with it all. Not good. Not good at all. Hurry up Friday.

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  528. Anna M. says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Half & Half Stamps and dies are fabulous.Congrats!

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  529. Laraine R says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    You give blow me away every month!! These are just amazing!!

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  530. Cynthia says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I love the summer colors you put together. I bet the whole is marvelous. Also, the Half and Half dies add a nice finished touch.

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  531. jenn says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    okay, the half & half collection is really cool! my only query is, what machine do you use to diecut the shape? i own a sizzix big shot, and i’m hoping that will work. i’ve followed your posts for years, but i don’t think this question has ever really been thoroughly addressed.

    i’d like to use those dies to make bookmarks with a magnet at the bottom. fold it over your page, and it’s marked!

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  532. Sallie says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I’ve loved Friendship Jars from the beginning and all the fillers you have added along the way. This new one is spectacular. The Half & Half is answered prayers! Can’t wait to see the reveal of the whole set.

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  533. janet dowell says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Love the new dies!

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  534. Jennifer V says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    I’m so excited for the half and half set and the little labels! I absolutely cannot wait for the 15th – it’s gonna be a bank breaker! =)

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  535. Katie Jones says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Wow! The possibilities with Half & Half are endless! Love everybody’s projects!

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  536. Terry says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Half and half and half pint jars…incredible! Once again, my wish list is exceeding my wallet!

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  537. Penny says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Well there goes my will power! The mini jar is darling and Half & Half a must have, along with all the rest of this release. Seriously, you’re killin’ us out here 😉

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  538. Kaa Thao says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I love the half and half dies! I think that I have to have everything in this months release.

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  539. Robyn W says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I’m loving the half and half dies. They are so simple, yet add so much to your cards. I can’t wait until the 15th!

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  540. Barbara says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    My jaw hit the floor at on sight of your first card. I haven’t been able to pick it up since! Thanks for the change to win. Half & Half will be moving in with barbles 🙂

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  541. Carrie says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    The team did an amazing job, as always! I so love the posts with all of the designers! The Half & Half is going to be so much fun. I can see “quick” cards when I need them and I’m also thinking mini album time!

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  542. Lynne Phelps says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    The half and half concept is wonderful! I love the sentiments and can’t wait to see the stamp sets that go with the new pint jar!

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  543. Nysse {Janice} says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    The half and half dies and stamps look like a “whole” lot of fun and endless possibilites!

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  544. Jerri K says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Wow! That is all I can say about the new sets. You really have out done yourself this time. The half and half die is such a wonderful idea with so may uses. I love the new little jar set. It is just about canning time here. This is a great inspiration for cards, etc.

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  545. Happy Now says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    So much better than the half & half you might pick up at the grocery store! Love it! 🙂

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  546. Donelle u says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Holy cow! So very cool – cant wait to see the whole reveal! Those half and half dies are awesome! Now I am thinking about using the edgers dies on a precut strip to get a similar effect until I can order the new sets. And I LOVE the summer jar fillers!

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  547. Linda w says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Well those half and half sets sure make everything a whole lot better. Gotta have those for sure.

    stamping on…

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  548. elana k says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Wow, I am loving the new pint jar & images and am intrigued by the Half & Half set + dies. Can’t wait to see these sets in full!

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  549. Stacy S. says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Those strawberries are adorable!

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  550. Beverly says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I just got the Friendship Jar recently and as soon as I saw the new smaller set, I envisioned putting the two together and making tons of cards!! Such a cool idea! AND the new half and half set is so totally unique and unlike anything else–it is a must have. Soooo many possibilities.

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  551. Karen says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    I love all the possibilities with the half & half set. So fun!

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  552. Sharron Gregory says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    OMG, however do you keep coming up with these amazing ideas! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Half & Half (sure to be one of my favorites). And the pint-size Friendship Jars are SO adorable–plus they fit on the H&H dies! Wow!! Awesome samples by everyone–you all are such a creative bunch! Thanks for another super release!!

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  553. Connie Fisher says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    OMG!!! I love the Half and Half dies/stamps; the half pint jars and the cute, cute summer fillers! How can I live without them?? Great job on all the projects ladies!

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  554. Ally V. says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Love Half & Half! What an innovative idea and soooo needed! Todays’ cards are stunners as usual, lol!

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  555. Lori M says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    It’s always so exciting to see the new releases. Having examples from you and the team really makes a big difference in seeing just how the sets can be put to use!

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  556. Leah says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    I am so excited…of gosh..that is SUCH an understatement!
    But the Summer Fillers…that is the most exciting to me…makes we want to R U N
    into my room and start creating…
    maybe I’ll do just that…

    Can’t wait to see more, the edgers..I forget the new name, but those, those are brilliant!

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  557. Alyssa S says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Wow! These are beautiful projects! I love the edger dies on the envelopes too! Clever!

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  558. Renae says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Wow!!! Love the new half & half dies and stamps. I can see that the possibilities are endless for their uses. Great group post. I can’t wait for reveal tomorrow.

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  559. Jill says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I have managed to resist the Friendship Jar phenomenon up to this point, but I just love that cute little pint jar! Half & Half is a no-brainer, wow, just look at those possibilities! Can’t wait to see all of the full reveals!

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  560. Marilisa Voth says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Incredible post!!! The half & half set is amazing! I love that the dies are open-ended and I love that plaid background stamp in the set! Not to mention the stacked sentiments – I love those too! I can only imagine all the thought & work that went into designing this set. I can’t wait for it to become a staple in my collection!!!

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  561. Flo says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    The half/half dies are really cute along with the half pint jar.

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  562. LR says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    I am loving it all, especially the Half and Half stamp set and dies!! A must have—so versatile and so, so many possibilities!! Thanks for the inspiration! All the samples are wonderful!

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  563. Mary Ann says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Love it all!! The Half and Half set and dies are brilliant!!! Can’t wait!!!

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  564. CindyE says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I just love all the new releases every month, and this month is no exception. THe fill a jar concept is so unique and stunning. Thanks for giving hand stampers so much inspiration

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  565. Barbra says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Todays post was out of this world fun. All the work the ladies do to make each release amazing! I am so loving this new addtion to the “Friendship Jar” line! Keep it coming! Would be thrilled to win this one!

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  566. Linda Edwards says

    July 13, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Oh, those hydrangeas… in a pint jar… LOVE, LOVE,LOVE!

    And the Half and Half collection – when I think of the sets I already own to use with this, and the sets I KNOW you’ll be coming out with to make this even more versatile – my mind is swirling with ideas!

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  567. Mary V says