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Introducing Hanging By a Thread, Think Big Favorites #22, Button Up & Sew Simple Borders

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Embroidery has such a way of inspiring, with the beautiful artwork one can create and the beautiful threads and supplies one can collect.  Today, we've got a bevy of products to show you, that all focus on this beautiful and timeless craft…..products that will let you create some beautiful artwork of your own, or even some custom storage for your embroidery floss collection, or that of a friend!  Christmas is right around the corner, after all….

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Create your own vintage thread cards with this beautiful set of images when combined with the Thread Cards die collection.  You will love making these as special embellishments for your projects or even focal points.  Use them to establish an elegant storage system for your very own embroidery floss collection.

The Details:

  • Hanging By a Thread will be available for purchase on November 15th.
  • It will retail for $15.
  • Hanging By a Thread contains a total of 9 images.  The "A and G Blythe Boutique" card measures 1" x 1-3/8".  "M.M. Crawley" card measures 1" x 1-3/4".  The solid frame image measures 1-1/2" x 1-1/2".  "Fine Thread" text block measures 1-1/4" x 3/16". 
  • A coordinating Thread Cards die collection will be available for sale separately, retailing for $7.  This collection includes a total of 3 dies.  1-1/2" x 1-1/2" (A), 1-1/8" x 1-3/4" (B), 1-1/4" x 1-1/2" (C)

 

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This is the twenty-second in a monthly series that includes mega-sized versions of some of our favorite sentiments that were included in previously released sets.  This twenty-second edition stems from the popular Little Labels set.  The extra-large format will provide you with all new capabilities and design options.  And for only $5, how can you go wrong?

The Details:

  • Think Big Favorites #22 will be available for purchase on November 15th.
  • It will retail for $5.
  • Think Big Favorites #22 contains a total of 3 images.  "Just a Note" measures 2-3/8" x 3/4".  "Feel Better Soon" measures 2-1/4" x 1-1/8". "Just a Little Something" measures 2-1/4" x 3/4". 

 

Melissa Bickford has been busy and has another amazing set to bring you this month!  This button set is perfect for creating beautiful button accents in a variety of different patterns. You could use this set together with Button Boutique and the Button Card die collection or entirely on it’s on to create custom cards, scrapbook pages, tags and whatever else you can dream up.

The Details:

  • Button Up will be available for purchase on November 15th.
  • It will retail for $15.
  • Button Up contains a total of 12 images.  All of the buttons measure 1” in diameter.
  • The button images in this set coordinate with the largest button on the Buttoned Up #1 die.  Many of the patterned buttoned can also be used with the medium button on the die as well.

 

Now it is easy for you to add stitching to your projects without using a sewing machine.  With two different "thread" thicknesses, you can make the stitching bold or subtle depending on your desired look.  The extra long space allowed at the end of the bases of these stamps makes them easy to line up end-to-end so you can create strips of stitching in any length you choose.

The Details:

  • Sew Simple Borders will be available for purchase on November 15th.
  • It will retail for $5.
  • Sew Simple Borders contains a total of 8 images.  All of the stitching borders measure about 3" long and between 1/8" and 1/16" wide.

Now that I've made all of the formal introductions, let's get onto the projects!

You're a True Friend card
For my first project today I decided to pair up the new patterned Button Up stamps with our Notched Flower dies.

Flowers
I die-cut the flowers from Ocean Tides, Canyon Clay & Terracotta Tile cardstocks.  I stamped each of them with the largest image from Mehndi Medallion using VersaMark ink.  I die-cut buttons with the Buttoned Up #1 die using white cardstock.  I stamped each of them with buttons from Buttoned Up.  Notice how even though all of the new button images are designed to coordinate with the largest button shape on the die, they can also be adaptable for the medium button as well.  I stitched each of the buttons with black twine to give them texture and a more realistic look.

Sentiment
The sentiment, from Friends 'Til the End, is stamped onto the True Black background and heat embossed with White Filigree Embossing Powder.

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The leaves for the focal point were die-cut with the Turning a New Leaf dies from Simply Chartreuse cardstock and stamped with the coordinating images in Ripe Avocado.

Craft Worthy card
My next project has a softer, vintage vibe and I couldn't help mixing The Sweet Life with the new Thread Cards.

Superior quality heading
I began with a block of Linen Vellum Cardstock as my backdrop because it kind of looks like Aida cloth used for embroidery.  I stamped the "Superior Quality" heading from Button Boutique at the top using Charcoal Palette ink.  I then followed up with a bit of Sew Simple Borders stitching on either side of that.

Roses
The Sweet Life roses began with a layer of Sweet Blush, followed by Autumn Rose stamped off once and finished with Autumn Rose at full intensity.  The leaves were completed with two layers of Spring Moss.

Thread card
The thread card began with Sweet Blush cardstock adhered to one of our coasters.  I die-cut the Thread Card shape from this and stamped it with a coordinating image from Hanging By a Thread.  If you look really closely at all of the thread card images, you may catch small references to some of my favorite books & movies!  After stamping, I wrapped the thread card with some floss in a coordinating color.

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I die-cut more buttons using Vintage Cream cardstock and the Buttoned Up #1 die.  I stamped them with images from Button Up, with the smallest one added from Button Boutique. 

Just a Note Card
Now for something super simple to recreate and mass-produce.

Buttons
I stamped three of the button images from Button Up using Winter Wisteria, Hawaiian Shores & Limeade Ice inks.  I followed up with one of the borders from Sew Simple Borders, angling them to form a fun pattern.  I added small stitches to the center of each button with a bit of floss.

Sentiment
The sentiment, from Think Big Favorites #22, was added at the bottom using Charcoal Palette ink.

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As a finishing touch, I die-cut the bottom edge with the Pinking Shears die to reinforce the sewing theme.  All of this was adhered to a Winter Wisteria card base.

For You Card
I've always loved the combination of red & cream and I opted to use that as the basis for my next project.

Thread cards
I started with the thread cards.  I die-cut them from Vintage Cream cardstock and stamped them with their coordinating images using Pure Poppy ink.  I swiped a bit of the Tea Dye Duo around the edges and added a pearl stick pin to finish them up.

Measuring tape
I used the ruler image from Teach  & Inspire to create a measuring tape.  I made the pieces a bit wavy with my fingers to create dimension and adhered them in place.  

Sentiment
The sentiment, from a new set that will be highlighted a bit later on this week, was added underneath the thread card cluster with Vintage Cream ink.

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Finally, I filled in around the thread cards & sentiment with Stitches & Swirls using Vintage Cream ink as well.  The Pure Poppy card front was adhered to a Classic Kraft card base.

Just a Little Something card
I have one more quick little card for you today using the new Cover Plate: Circles die.  I started by die-cutting the plate from white cardstock.

Background
I popped out all of the circles and stamped them with various button images from the new Button Ups set using Spring Rain, Hawaiian Shores, Summer Sunrise & Orange Zest inks.  I randomly adhered them in place, leaving a blank spot here and there for the background white card base to show through.

Sentiment
I added a strip of vellum with a beautiful sentiment from Think Big Favorites #22 added and heat embossed with White Filigree Embossing Powder.

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I hope you have enjoyed all the creations that I have shared with you today!  Are you in the mood to start a new embroidery project or perhaps just dig through Grandma's button basket?  What about your embroidery floss….could you use some beautiful, custom cards to put your floss on?  Or are you thinking of the gifts you can create with these new items?  We would love to hear your initial thoughts on everything we introduced!  Please leave a comment on this post to tell us what you think of the new products and you will be eligible to win big!

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$75 Papertrey Ink Gift Certificate 

to spend however you choose!  

You have until 7am EST, November 13 to leave your comment and be eligible to win.  Only one comment per person please.  One randomly selected winner will be announced on our November Release Winners Page before noon EST the same day.  Thank you for stopping by today and best of luck with the contest!

Creative-Clicks

Maile Belles is showcasing Button Up.

Heather Nichols is showcasing Hanging By a Thread and Sew Simple Borders.

Jessica Witty is showcasing Comfort Food.

CLICK HERE to see more from Heather Nichols.

CLICK HERE to see more from Lexi Daly.

CLICK HERE to see more from Melissa Bickford.

CLICK HERE to see more from Erin Lincoln.

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YOU'RE A TRUE FRIEND

CRAFT WORTHY CARD

  • STAMPS: Hanging By a Thread, Sew Simple Borders, Button Up (available November 15th) The Sweet Life,  Button Boutique
  • INK: Sweet Blush, Autumn Rose, Spring Moss, Scarlet Jewel, Fresh Snow, Charcoal Palette
  • PAPER: Sweet Blush, Classic Kraft, Vintage Cream, Linen Vellum
  • OTHER: Buttoned Up #1 die, Thread Cards die, embroidery floss (DMC), pearl stick pins (Dritz)
  • FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

JUST A NOTE CARD

  • STAMPS: Sew Simple Borders, Button Up, Think Big Favorites #22 (available November 15th)
  • INK: Winter Wisteria, Hawaiian Shores, Limeade Ice, Charcoal Palette
  • PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Winter Wisteria
  • OTHER: embroidery floss (DMC), Pinking Shears border die
  • FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

FOR YOU CARD

  • STAMPS: Hanging By a Thread, Stitched Sentiments (available November 15th) Teach & Inspire, Stitches & Swirls
  • INK: Pure Poppy, Vintage Cream, Tea Dye Duo
  • PAPER: Vintage Cream, Pure Poppy, Classic Kraft
  • OTHER: Thread Cards dies, pearl stick pin (Dritz)
  • FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

JUST A LITTLE SOMETHING CARD

  • STAMPS: Button Up, Think Big Favorites #22 (available November 15th)
  • INK: Spring Rain, Summer Sunrise, Hawaiian Shores, Orange Zest, VersaMark
  • PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Vellum cardstock
  • OTHER: Cover Plate: Circles die, White Filigree Embossing Powder
  • FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

Reader Interactions

Comments

  2. You have more beautiful projects for today. The thread card dies are wonderful. They will really help some people to organize their floss collection.

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  3. unbeleivable. I wasnt really interested in the thread cards die and I never got the button dies. I have to rethink this entire thing after seing what you did with them today.

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  4. Oh Nicole,

    Can’t wait to get my hands on all these goodies! Just love the roses from Sweet Life and your combination of the sets is out of this world. Love the red and cream card too. All boxes are ticked, roll on the 16th, no that’s not an error but with time difference here, that’s my shopping day!

    Thank you again for more inspiring sets and dies.

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  5. Oh so beautiful’ are the cards today! I really love the button stamps. I am always so torn putting buttons on my cards because of the bulk and I send many through the mail. This set solves my problem! Thank you!!!!

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  10. Oh, these all look so neat! I’ve loved to sew, cross stitch and embroider in my past, so it’ll be fun to stamp them now! 🙂

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  11. Beautiful cards today- love the thread cards and the button stamps. I have yet to master the sewing machine so the stitch borders will be perfect!

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  16. LOVE those thread cards! I do quite a bit of sewing on my cards, so I always have stray bits of floss that I’ve separated and lay unused in a tangled mess in my floss box. This would at least organize them and make them look pretty to boot! Beautiful samples!

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  17. Like the thread cards. I am a cross stitcher and think it would be fun to use these on some cards! I am a button fan too so the button stamps are a must have as well!

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  18. Just about the time I think there can’t possibly be anything else that you could come up with, you procede to blow me out of the water…..AGAIN!

    Loving these needlework inspired projects of yours, Thank You.

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  22. Wonderful cards! I love how you paired the Sweet Life with the new set. I can see using the floss cards to get all my floss out where I can see and use it…presently it all resides in little plastic bags on big rings in the bottom drawer of my cutting station.

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  26. Love the thread card references ( series 3 is finished in the uk and we have to wait for the Xmas special for our next downton abbey fix!) I had to google leonowens and then immediately connected her to the king and I – love that film too. So for someone who doesn’t sew you’ve got me interested in a thread card! The stamped sewing is a good solution for someone like me.

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  29. I’m so in love with anything vintage, so your “craft worthy” card really makes my heart happy! I love the new thread cards. What an amazing idea! Can’t wait to get my hands on these new goodies!

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  36. OH WOW! This is by far my favourite release. Those colours just pop on the first card! Simply stunning! My fav’s have to be those thread cards. Very inventive & creative. Amazing is all I can say, oh, and I’d love to have them in my hot little hands! xx

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  37. I have always loved the sewing theme. The thread card dies are wonderful! Looks like a great release; thanks for the inspiration.

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  40. OH WOW! This is by far my favourite release. Those colours just pop on the first card! Simply stunning! My fav’s have to be those thread cards. Very inventive & creative. Amazing is all I can say, oh, and I’d love to have them in my hot little hands! xx

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  45. I did cross-stitch for years and years, and have always collected buttons, so these sets are a welcome addition to your beautiful stamps sets! Love the card where you mixed the stepped roses with the buttons and thread!

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  47. I love the new set. I already own the previous set of buttons and dies. This would be a lovely addition. Beautiful cards!

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  48. I am in LOVE with the circle die – it is a great compliment to the hexagon and diamond dies! Using the button stamps for the circles is genius!!!

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  49. Everything is adorable! I especially love the stitched borders…great for those times I don’t want to pull out the sewing machine.

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  50. What great stamp sets for the knitter or sewer. And the button set – it really solves the issue of using real buttons and trying to mail them.

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  57. Love the buttons and that thread card!! I have so much of my grandmother’s embroidery floss that I would love to wrap around those thread cards as cute storage to display or to add as an embellishment to a card!

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  64. Loved Erin’s ‘real live’ popper, great for the Thanksgiving table. I also like the idea of making my own thread cards for my floss box.

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  65. More wonderful cards and inspiration! I love the buttons, the sewing borders and Erin’s use of the Movers & Shakers to make the inside of her New Year’s card look like it exploded. Nichole and the DT are the best!!!

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  68. Love the sewing theme and the floss cards. Love that there are varieties. Once again, your inspiring ideas are just waiting to be re-created!

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  69. Beautiful cards – I didn’t think I was interested in the thread card set until I saw your fabulous ideas – wow!

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  74. Oh WOW!!! What beautiful stamps and creations Nicole! LOVE how they marry so well with other previuos stamps sets….a great bonuse!!! Sewing and needlepoint are other crafts I enjoy…I am very excited about this release 🙂

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  76. These thread cards are beautiful. I use thread cards to store all of my ribbon. Now I can make my own and make them beautiful!

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  78. This post is right up my alley! Love all of the stitching designs and sewing related stamps and dies this release. Is it the 15th yet? 😉

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  81. I love the stitched borders. They will add a fun detail to cards and scrapbook pages. I also really love the floss cards. I can see using them to make a gift for my sister, the avid cross stitcher. Thanks for the great ideas!

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  84. Buttons are a great addition to the line. Makes mailing cards more affordable. So many options. Thanks for all the fun inspiration.

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  87. I’m super excited about this new Hanging By a Thread stamp and die set. This month’s release is just in time for all those craft items we make for Xmas gifts! The design team always gets my creative juices flowing as I see all the ideas that you have. Thanks for sharing.

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  89. Loving that circle cover plate! I can see so many possibilities with it already and we’re only a few days into the release samples!! Can’t wait to see the rest!

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  94. Another day of wonderful sample cards. I think the Circles die cover plate is a must have. It’s darling when the circles are stampted with button images.

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  96. The thread cards and buttons are so cute! Also, I love the Think Big Favorites. Thanks for sharing and for the great ideas!

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  106. I am so excited about the Button Up set! This set will be so versatile and useful in so may ways that is is definitely a must have for me!

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  108. Really great cards, I think the button and thread theme will be a lot of fun! My favorite new item is the circle cover plate! You have inspired me!

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  119. Oh, Nichole, you naughty girl – you have done it again! That roses card and all the trimmings really does look like it is hand-stitched. I did not know how you’d top yesterday’s post, but you have done it again. As an avid cross stitcher, I can see lots of possibilities with this month’s release.

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  124. I have always loved buttons and embroidery. I began my crafting with sewing and counted cross stitch and love recreating it without all the time and supplies! I suspect these sets will make it into my stash!

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  126. Cute, cute, cute! Loving the buttons. With real buttons you get so much bulk but with cs buttons you don’t. But just plain cs buttons tend to look like cs. With these, they will look more realistic.

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  127. I learned to cross-stitch as a girl, so these cards bring back a flood of nostalgic memories for me. On top of this set just looking lovely, I’m sure there are a lot of needle-workers out there who are super-excited at the prospect of making their very own cataloging system.
    I also love the look of the new buttons with the notched flower die. They go hand in glove. Back to the craft room…can’t wait to see more tomorrow!

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  129. Wow! I love the choice of Think Big Favorites this month. 🙂 And why wasn’t “Little Labels” on my radar?! Yikes! 🙂 As always, these cards are stunning!

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  132. Love those buttons!!! Enjoyed watching Erin’s popper video too! Always so much fun, this time of month. Need some fun after “Sandy!”

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  134. The cards are “sew” cute (Ok, I couldn’t resist!)! I do love them, though. They bring back memories from my cross stitching days back in high school and college. I didn’t realize how long it had been until I really thought about it! It was cross stitch that started my crafting obsession!

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  135. I love putting my thread on thread cards, but have never thought of using them as focal points on cards before! Fun idea! Also, Think Big Favorites has to be one of my favorite series yet! Love them all!

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  139. My mom is into stitching, so I look forward to making cards for her with some of these great new products. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  141. The buttons weren’t even on my radar during the peeks. Your post today had moved them up the list for me. I think these will be great for adding dimension without bulk in my PL album.

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  142. You have more beautiful projects for today. The thread card dies are wonderful. They will really help some people to organize their floss collection.THANKS for sharing and for the chance to win!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  144. Can’t wait for the 15th! I quilt/sew also, so I’m very excited to order! All the samples are adorable! I always but all the ‘stitch’ stamps I can find!

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  150. I KNEW from the sneak peaks, that these sets were gonna be on my wish list–so beautiful!! That Craft Worthy card is STUNNING! Thanks to ALL for the great inspiration!

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  154. Perfect projects from the team today! Loving the way older products are being combined with this month’s releases. Very inspiring.

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  156. I am beyond in love with the “Crawley” reference on the Hanging By A Thread Set – I might just buy that set just for that one stamp! LOVE IT!

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  158. Oh my goodness, I am thrilled to see these cross-stitching and embroidery products! I have enjoyed cross-stitching all my life, and I can envision lots of fun projects with these supplies. More beautiful inspiration from you all today, too. Love it!

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  164. Amazing samples today and they really touched my heart, as I’ve just fallen back in love with sewing since having to replace my 31-yr.-old Singer. Such sweet ideas for adding buttons and stitching to our paper crafting projects!!!

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  168. OMG! Next to stamping I adore doing needlework. I must have those new stamps and dies to make all my own tread holders. I cannot wait until they are available.Cheers.

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  171. I love the sewing theme, and you hit it on the head with the thread and stitching stamps. The rose and thread card was beautiful.

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  172. Great card samples today!! Love the button, as these will not add the bulk in mailing. Love, Love the Sew Stitch Borders also, cant wait for more!

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  173. I’m loving the buttons, thread cards, and stitches! And the circles coverplate and I love roses. I could go on. You all make cardmaking fun and easy.

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  177. I look forward to this every month.I love it all! You guys come up with things every month that I can’t go with out. I’m going to have to start rethinking my storage stiuation in my craft room.

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  180. I love all the cards from today but my favorite is the pink flowers with the thread. So vintage looking and lovely as can be!

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  181. I am loving the needlework theme this month and cannot wait to get my hands on those little thread cards. I’m hoping there’s something for those of us that crochet, too, but if not, the cross-stitcher in me will be quite happy. Thanks.

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  182. I’ve been a sewer since I was a child … and not always as a fan of the craft, but I have learned it is one of themost useful skills I have. These sets are so wonderful, your execution of an idea is outstanding and I look forward to adding to my stamp collection.

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  183. Sewing is something that I do not enjoy, however, I can definitely enjoy creating cards with these stamp sets because they are too cute!

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  195. Such lovely patterns and embroidery motifs! My favorite is the notched flowers card today. So nice with the button centers. I can see this with felt flowers, too! Thanks for another inspiring release day.

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  196. Love the pinterest photo with the floss. Such a cute idea. I used to love cross stitch but these days I have to pull it so close to my face to see the cloth and read the chart that it gives me a headache. Oh, well! Just more time to stamp! 🙂

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  197. Nichole, I am so in love with your post today! I cannot stop looking at you card using The Sweet Life and the thread cards! It is so stunningly beautiful! Am thrilled to see the new Buttoned Up set in action too, as I bought these dies awhile back but haven’t used them much. This set is a definite must-have!

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  213. Every card is gorgeous. This line totally reminds me of my mom. The second card, “craft Worthy” is totally my mom’s style. Thanks again for warming my heart.

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  217. Sew Simple Borders is the stamp set I’m anxious to see. I dread the thought of pulling out my heavy sewing machine so would much prefer to stamp those stitches!

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  223. Love the new Think Big Faves. I can’t tell you how much use I get out of all of my $5.00 stamp sets!!!! So worth the money!!

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  225. Cute, cute…makes me want to get out a needle and some embroidery floss! Love the new circle cover plate. Thanks for all the inspiration again today.

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  228. So looking forward to the full reveal of Hanging By a Thread! That one looks so very cute… Plus I love all of the little movie and literature references!

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  238. Sorry if this is a second post but my original post did not show up even after refreshing twice!

    There are wonderful new products for the sewing/knitting enthusiasts this month and it will make it hard to decided what goes on my monthly order. I’m loving the sneak peak of the new Aida Cloth IP!

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  247. Thanks a lot Nichole…now I NEED those thread cards, thought I was going to be able to resist, but no way now! Love this month’s Think Big sentiments too.

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  248. The floss cards are so adorable! Since I have almost all the colors of floss, it would be too daunting to customize all of them, but these will make cute greeting cards and gift tags. This month’s Think Big Favorites is also a must have. Thanks for the chance to win a gift certificate!

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  252. Awesome stamps! Love the sewing-inspired ideas (Crawley–Downton Abbey?), and the a comfort Food ideas have made me hungry! Thanks, Jess… 🙂

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  253. Nichole, I don’t know how you do it. Each card project is more beautiful than the one before. I especially love the Craft Worthy card. The color combination is spot on!

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  256. Looking at all the beautiful samples makes me feel like a kid in a candy store!! 🙂
    Soooooo much creativity!! Really loving the buttons and thread holders!!

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  257. Love the floss cards! I’m looking forward to seeing more of the stitching stamps – I’m about to give up machine stitching on cards – this will be much quicker and more fool-proof!

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  258. Loving the sewing theme – so clever! So many pieces to play with. I also love the new Think Big Favorites – keep those coming!

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  259. This is going to be such an awesome relaese. I am so excited I am looking forward to getting some of the these dies and stamps. I just hope they don’t sell out

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  260. Just beautiful. And it’s always SO nice to get ideas for flat stamped cards that I can make quickly on a moments notice!

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  263. I really like the new thread card dies. Embroidery floss can now by stylish! Really like the buttons and the sewing theme. The cards are beautiful!

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  264. I always thought you were a kindered spirit but when I noticed the name of one of the embroydery card stamps that confirmed it! Anne of Green Gables is still one of my favorite stories! thanks for designing something tht brought back some wonderful memories!

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  270. I am love, love, LOVING the button stamps! These will totally go with all of my projects… and the sew simple borders? Great way to do some faux stitching really quickly! You girls knock it out of the park every. single. time!

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  281. Lovely projects! Your cards never fail to inspire. I love the button stamps – I wonder if they’d work with the smallest button die?

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  290. This month’s release is “sew” much fun, I can’t wait for the 15th! Love the thread cards for embellishments and also for wrapping some twine on to share with friends.

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  297. I am soooo excited about the stitched borders. What a great release to ring that homey, cozy feeling that comes around this time of year. I can’t wait to use the new Button Up set with the original Button Up dies.

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  298. Beautiful samples today, Nicole. The Seewt Life card is my favorite and I love the literary references on the thread holders!

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  309. I’ve always loved embroidering & sewing & these are just adorable. Beautiful examples using all the fun new items. Thanks so much – you are amazing.

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  310. I love embroidery but its too time-consuming for me to take on. I’d rather just purchase something. Great cards and love the new dies!

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  315. Ok, so I just thought I was going to be safe this month but after seeing todays sewing fun stuff I will be ordering again this month. Thanks Nichole and team for all your hard work and inspiration.

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  317. These new products make me want to make embroidery gifts for Christmas with coordinating cards! I can’t wait to get my hands on these new products!

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  318. I just love all your cards…also love how all the stamp sets coordinate together at one point or another.
    So versatile!

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  319. The circle cover plate is fabulous; it provides such great texture! And the notions-themed goodies are right up my alley. I could see myself using the cards to wrap some fun fibers to give as part of a card making gift.

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  322. beautiful! i think of my great grandmother seeing these creations. her pegboard wall of spools of thread and hanging pockets of thread and button cards mesmerized me as a little girl. she would have LOVED this set!

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  325. Once again today, my favorite card is the one with the bright pop of flowers against the dark background! I really have to sit down and make some cards that way soon. Thank you for all of the wonderful ideas every day!

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  332. Just love when it gets so close to the 15th every month. I always want everything = sooooo hard to make decisions. Can’t wait!

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  333. i love the buttons and since i don’t sew these stitch borders are perfect. i used to do counted cross stitch, these cards will be great for my floss i no longer use. thanks.

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  335. I LOVE using paper buttons and these are the sweetest button stamps I’ve ever seen! No question – a “must have” for me! Great release!

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  339. I was (past tense) an avid cross stitcher so I have scads & scads of floss just waiting to be wound up on one of these darling spools! Love the theme of this release! Lovely, inspirational projects!

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  341. Love the simplicity and the colors of the Just a Note card. I’m a big fan of the Think Big sets – they come in handy so often!

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  345. Such beautiful vintage feeling cards! I particularly like the rose thread card one…really picks up the vintage spirit. I can think of a number of crafty and vintage-loving friends who would adore projects made with these sets 🙂

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  362. What a beautiful collection of goodies today! Honestly I have never seen anything you or the design team has done that wasn’t absolutely amazing. You are so inspiring to me Nichole.

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  364. Every release seems to get better and better!! The featured projects sure make things look different and irresistable

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  366. Beautiful samples to showcase these new additions! I just love the button stamps paired with the circle coverplate – and the new Think Big Favorites are definitely going in my cart.

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  370. All of the stitching products are sending me over the edge! Love them all! The floss card dies are awesome and I can see myself making all new floss cards for my cross stitching projects. The Craft Worthy card is my favorite. The linen card stock does make it look like aida cloth and the stamped images look to be stitched. The floss card with a bit of embroidery floss wound onto it is a sweet embellishment. The buttons are a nice added touch to bring all the stitching elements together. Love it all!

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  374. Back before I took up card making as my primary hobby, I was an avid cross stitcher. I had a nice floss collection which I eventually passed on to my step-daughter as I began to spend less and less time with it. Brings back great memories!

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  375. LOVE the little ice cream cozy from Jessica. And as a former avid cross-stitcher, I have tons of floss that I need to do something with. The little floss cards are perfect! And the buttons… flat buttons… such a great way to add pizzazz to your card without the bulk. Love your literary references too!

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  376. Oh be still my heart! Sewing is my first true love of creating. I have been doing it since I was eight! Paper crafting comes in a close second though so I love the new sewing inspired products. Keep up the good work!

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  378. Absolutely beautiful! I love that now my hobbies have been mashed up together– both knitting and sewing. The cards are too cute!

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  389. HOly MOly! Those buttons are so stinkin’ cute! Especially in the new coverplate. I really love the idea for homemade floss cards. So Fun! And the vintage feel of hand stitched projects reminds me so much of my grandma. 🙂 It is all Fabulous!

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  391. I have been looking for a cute thread spool die! Love that it comes with some cute stampable images. Love the fancy button details centered on the flowers on the black card!

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  393. My sister owns a quilt shop so we are big fans of all things fabric and thread. I can’t wait to see the rest of the products being released this month.

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  398. WOW ~ these are making us all “sew” happy and in the mood to create. These are totally awesome. Especially love the buttons, TBF (feel better soon ~ so needed) and the stitching lines. You gals rock with your creativity!

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  403. Looked at today’s selection with my 4 year old grand-daughter, I would say “cute” and everyone after she would say “more cute” with a giggle. Thanks for a fun show.

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  406. For anyone that has sewn a button on a shirt this is a must have set. Love the choices of stamps and dies. My friend Sandy will be loving this set too.

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  411. Beautiful & Inspiring! It takes me back to when I was a little girl….I grew up with my mom cross stitching. I always thought it was the neatest thing.

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  412. I love todays offerings. My sister is a cross-stitcher and my mother does heirloom sewing. These sets are a must have, especially the thread card dies.

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  417. The thread cards and button shapes are adorable! I love to make quilts, and these new PT items would make adorable cards to coordinate with my sewing.

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  419. Oh I love these sets so much – buttons & stitches & thread cards, all so adorable. Can’t wait to get my hands on these stamps & dies.

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  423. More gorgeous project ideas shared! Thanks so much. I have to say that my favorite is the circle plate. Love those little circles! 🙂

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  428. The new circle cover plate is the die for!
    The detailed buttons are just wonderful. So versatile. I cannot wait to get my hands on the new releases!

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  429. I love the gift ideas that were shown. Jessica Witty is so creative with her gifts. I am really excited about the homemade gifts that can be accented by these great stamps and dies!

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  430. Love the thread stamp set! I have a cross stitcher in my family and can see many projects made with this set for her!

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  435. Fantastic. And I am lovin’ all the Think Big Favorites. I bought the original set years ago, and have enjoyed adding to it. I use it over & over.

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  443. WOW each release is getting better and better ..how is that possible as I LOVED each release already so MUCH!!!
    It’s all STUNNING..LOVE your cards..LOVE it ALL…HAVE TO ORDER!!

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  444. My list is getting too long of my favorites! This will be a hard month to “hold back”. Love all your samples.

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  445. Very interested to see the rest of the designs for the thread cards. As a cross stitch addict, I am hoping to see some familiar names. Love the button designs too.

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  446. I cannot tell you how much I love these thread cards and everyone’s projects having used them! They are stunning!

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  448. This is one of the few releases I am so excited about, I may order on release night! I have a blast with the button cards and this goes with it so nicely! Probably my most used set other than mega mixed messages! I love sewing themes so yeah!

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  455. Love the “think big” sentiments! And every time I see a sentiment embossed on vellum I think I MUST try that sometime because I do so love the look!

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  459. I collect vintage sewing supplies, and I absolutely adore everything previewed today!!! If I had to pick a favorite, I’d have to say the thread cards – both stamps and dies. I can’t wait to see the full reveal! Thanks for all the wonderful designs and samples.

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  460. I love the circle cover die and the card made with it. I have the hexagon and harlequin cover plate dies and think I need to add this one to my collection.

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  461. i love the possibilites of the buttoned up & sew simple border sets! i think today’s products would thrill anyone with a sewing machine!

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  464. Loving the card samples and the thread card!! PTI always comes up with the best stuff! Can’t wait to get my hands on it! There are sooooo many possibilities!

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  468. Your “Craft Worthy” card today is perfectly SWOON WORTHY! Gorgeous projects – love the tactile, homespun but elegant twist you’ve incorporated!

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  472. I actually swooned when I saw the card with the thread card and pink roses. (And I seldom swoon!). Lovely!!
    –Connie C.

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  474. The products are all amazing! I love the button die #1 and am super excited about the new stamp set for it. LOVE that card with the Sweet Life set. It’s so pretty, soft and elegant.

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  475. Oh, I absolutely love the card that you made with the thread card and the Sweet Life roses. Every little element comes together perfectly on that card. Thanks for the inspiration. I can’t wait for release day!
    xoxo, Christine

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  476. Oh these are so fun! I exchange cards with a lot of other crafters and these would make the most darling cards. 🙂

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  477. Your samples today are just beautiful. I really am looking forward to the stiching theme stamps this month, they’re so hard to find!

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  478. I love all the stitching elements! Once upon a time I would do quite a bit of hand stitching and cross stitch for special projects. I’ve always loved the look and these stamps would really make it so easy and may even inspire me to do some again!

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  487. Being a fabric-addict in additiion to a paper-lover, those fabricy stamps and dies are right up my line. The only prolem will be to decide, which ones to order! The circle background looks great, so do the threadcards and buttonstamps.

    Greetings, Christine

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  488. wow – love all the sample cards, especially the ones with the new thread dies. i was trying to convince myself that i didn’t need them… so much for that!

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  492. The thread cards are a great idea! It will be nice to cut my own – and I like the different designs, too. Fun ideas, the way they’re used on cards!

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  495. Love the thread cards and the buttons too! This release is looking so fabulous! So many things that are just perfect for winter crafting!

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  497. BEAUTIFUL cards! I really love the new products especially the thread cards…I can imagine all the fun projects to make with them! Thanks for sharing 🙂
    Have a wonderful day!

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  498. My skills with a needle are pretty much limited to cross stitch and buttons, so this is a perfect collection for me!

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  502. As always, you don’t disappoint. Love the cards today and can’t wait to purchase the new circle cover plate. Thanks for sharing.

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  504. So glad to be back from Hurricane Sandy (I was without power until yesterday and I still have no phone or internet.) It was the first PTI release I was missing since your very first release. I came back to a great preview. I love the thread cards. A fabulous companion to my Button Card set and dies.

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  506. love the sewing theme for these stamps and dies! i have lots of friends who are quilters, sewers and cross-stitchers so i’ll be able to make them some great birthday cards this year!

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  510. I’m loving the stitching theme this month. Love the floss cards, need to redo my cross stitch thread badly. Can’t wait to see the knitting stuff though.

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  511. I love how sewing has come on so strong into the scrapbooking/cardmaking scene. Buttons are my favorite accent, and the thread cards are so clever!

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  513. I am loving all the stitching goodness! The floss cards will be perfect for me to use in storing my DMC floss – I love the vintage look of them! I love the patterned paper colors this month too – I’ve been waiting and waiting for sweet blush! Now is we can just get the ink in… 🙂

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  516. I’m really loving that circle plate! The samples today are wonderful, and the new mini-stitching set is a must have!

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  517. Ok, I think this is my favorite post yet. Love the cards today. The sneak peaks made me think I was lucky this month, but things have changed. 🙁

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  523. Love the vintage feel of these new stamps, dies and backgrounds. Nichole, your card samples are always so inspiring. Ok every one of your design team members are inspiring also.

    gettin’ inky…

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  529. Love your samples and what you are doing with the dot/circle cover plate!…Awesome!
    This wants me to break out the floss!! cute!

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  530. Great sewing dies, and the Think Big additions is a something I’m definitely adding to my list of must-haves. Tks for a great release so far, its just the beginning!

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  531. I love the idea to use the stamp set and dies to organize my embroidery floss! And the Button Up is so cute!

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  534. Swoon – Love the Hanging by a Thread set and thread cards. Such a perfect accompaniment to Melissa’s Button Up set. Both of these will go perfect with existing PTI sets too. Keep the Think Big Sentiments coming. Love them!

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  541. I adore the vintage feeling of the thread cards and I can see them being used in so many ways from storage to decor to gifts to scrapbooks and cards. I always love the versatility of Papertrey Ink!!

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  544. I love what you’ve been doing with the new circles coverplate, Nichole! And your pairing of those gorgeous roses with the floss image is so pretty!

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  549. Really beautiful projects by you and the entire DT today, Nicole! The thread cards are super adorable and I love how all these sewing theme stamps, dies and sentiments fit onto card ideas so well! Thank you for another fun release 🙂

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  550. What a lovely collection of cards you’ve shown us today Nichole! I also love how you’ve shown us how to use elements from older stamp sets (like the ruler image). Keep up the great work!

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  554. I love those little thread cards. I have some bakers twine that so need a cute place to be stored. it will be fun to stamp the thread card with ink to match the twine color.

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  556. Love all of the new releases this month! I have a lot of sewing friends and family I create for-the button dies are great!

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  559. There’s so much to love today…the thread cards are fabulous…the Aida impression plate is a must have…I was a cross stitcher before I became a card maker, so I especially love the stitching theme this month.

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  563. The roses card is simply gorgeous!!! How do you consistently come up with these amazing projects?? I love what I have seen with the new cover plate. So fun.

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  571. The Craft Worthy card is just gorgeous. I love the colors and all of the elements you have chosen. I also love the new Think Big Favorites.

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  578. I’m in love with the Button Up set and can’t wait to play with it! It will go perfect with the Sew Simple borders. 🙂

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  580. I love the new thread cards. What a wonderful way to wind ones ribbon and make it look so stylish. Thank you for all the wonderful inspiration too.

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  581. What terrific products, and what you create with them leaves me speechless! I am very excited to see the buttons fit inside the circle cover plate 🙂

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  601. I knew that the new Cover Plate: Circles die and the Button Up set would be perfect together!! Now, I can’t wait to see it paired up with Melissa’s new button stamp set!!!!

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  605. I am loving the sewing themed items, especially the vintage thread cards!! I love all the projects you talented ladies created, also!

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  607. I love the new thread cards. My Nanny embroidered all the time. I have her tin and her flosses. I don’t have the time or the patience to do it now @ 49, but I would enjoy stamping it. LOL What a fun addition for sewing themed cards and projects.

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  615. Buttons, really? That’s what I thought at first…but then I see them stamped…and I rethink…hmmm… I really like those!!

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  617. I love the combination of the circles coverplate and the buttons! The card came out so bright and fun. I can’t wait to get my hands on one!

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  623. The button & button card dies and stamps are my very favorites from past releases and these are AMAZING additions! So beautiful!

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  630. …..Button Up and Sew Simple Borders are going to be at the top of my list….they will both be fun sets to play with!

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  638. Love the first and last cards. My favorite item from today’s post is the Sew Simple Borders stamp set. I can’t believe that it’s only $5! Thank you for such a reasonable price point. Wow!

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  642. I love the new buttons!!! They are so cute! Those little embroidery floss dies are super cute, too. Way too many cute things this month!

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  646. SOOO love the embroidery themed sets: sewing was my hobby and college major, so you have hit me in my soft spot!! 😛

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  649. Buttons and button cards are so cute. Love that they work with the button dies from prior release. And so cute that the buttons can fill holes of circular background die.

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  651. I love the opportunities the Papertrey team provides to combine various crafty techniques into a single project, this time embroidery. Very clever!

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  653. The thread cards are so pretty and the Think Big set is a must have set in any collection.
    A great release so far Nichole….keep it coming.

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  656. Hi Nicole, mmm
    Mmm…looks like a great release. I’ll be adding to my Think Big collection, and the sewing theme dies are too cute! Thank you!

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  659. The thread cards are charming, especially with their nod to literary characters. The vignette you created with the thread card and roses is sure to push any fence straddlers into the buy side.

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  667. What a fun line of new products this month!! I too love the colors red and cream together. Your card reminds me of my Gramma!

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  676. Wow, the ability to easily make my own floss cards- how delightful! Lots of great possibilities with these new products!

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