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Celebrating the Past, Present and Future: 2014

February 18, 2017      Nichole Heady      Leave a Comment

2014

Today we are diving into the year 2014!

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It wasn't a human who made the giant step for mankind this year but a spacecraft that achieved the previously impossible task of landing on a moving comet with the help of the European Space Agency.

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Host Ellen Degeneres' impromptu selfie at the Oscars with stars Jennifer Lawrence, Brad Pitt, Bradley Cooper, Meryl Streep and Kevin Spacey set a record for Twitter retweets. 

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The prospect of a 747 plane filled with passengers disappearing from the sky seemed like a fictitious plotline from a television show until March 8 when a Malaysian Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur destined for Beijing vanished. No crash site, debris or sign of any of the 239 missing people on board have ever been found and the search continues to this day.

2014lifeisbeautiful

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Life is Beautiful - These bold butterflies will soon become some of your favorite images to work with. The main butterflies have detailed openings allowing them to be used alone. For extra pizazz you can add a second layer of color with the coordinating accent stamp. Since the butterflies are so bold, you can use them for all sorts of wonderful techniques! Build your own customized sentiments with the various elements included as well! 

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Life Is Beautiful - Betsy

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Betsy Veldman.

Life Is Beautiful - Laurie

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Laurie Willison.

Life Is Beautiful - Nichole

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from me.

Life Is Beautiful - Laura

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Laura Bassen.

Life Is Beautiful - Heather

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Heather Nichols.

Life Is Beautiful - Melissa

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Melissa Phillips.

Life Is Beautiful - Dawn

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Dawn McVey.

Life Is Beautiful - Ashley

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Ashley Newell.

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Betsy says, "In my mind, the Life is Beautiful set was an instant classic.  I always love butterfly images, and the big, beautiful ones in this set are definitely some of my favorites.  I've used this set SO many times since it was released, and was thrilled to get the chance to pull it out again for today's project!"

CLICK HERE to see more from Betsy Veldman

 

 

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Embellished Elegance is a gorgeous set that can be exactly what you make it, simple or even ornate; it's all about how many pieces you decide to mix together. The large "happy" can be kept simple by die-cutting it and cutting off the leafed tails. You may choose to embellish it with lots of different combinations of flowers and blooms. The other main vine elements can be used in a variety of ways as well. You can add one as an accent just above a sentiment, or build a full frame above and below your chosen phrase. The vines that are broken into two pieces can also be used as decorative corners. So many options with this amazing set!

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Embellished Elegance - Heather

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Heather Nichols.

Embellished Elegance - Laura

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Laura Bassen.

Embellished Elegance - Michelle

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Michelle Leone.

Embellished Elegance - Danielle

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Danielle Flanders.

Embellished Elegance - Melissa

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Melissa Phillips.

Embellished Elegance - Nichole

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from me.

Embellished Elegance - Kay

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Kay Miller.

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Keeway says, "I just adore the little details of this happy sentiment and all the floral and leaf accessories this set has to build a beautiful bouquet or wreath."

CLICK HERE to see more from Keeway Tsao

 

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Text Block: Birthday die is one in a series of gorgeously detailed text dies, each one featuring a different phrase or sentiment.  They cover a wide variety of occasions and because of their larger size, they make creating quick-but-cute cards a cinch!

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Text Block Birthday - Laura

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Laura Bassen.

Text Block Birthday - Laura 2

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Laura Bassen.

Text Block Birthday - Lizzie

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Lizzie Jones.

Text Block Birthday - Lizzie 2

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Lizzie Jones.

Text Block Birthday - Debbie

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Debbie Olson.

Text Block Birthday - Nichole

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from me.

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Lizzie says, "The Text Block: Birthday was my first in the series, so it holds a special place in my heart. I loved how quickly I could create cards with a simple die cut! If you're anything like me, sometimes you unexpectedly need a card in a jiffy. These dies were a game changer for creating something fast, but still handmade and special."

CLICK HERE to see more from Lizzie Jones

 

2014leaveitbe

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Leave It Be is a gorgeous leaf stamp set featuring a wide variety of leaves that are so versatile, you’re sure to fall in love! Many of the leaves have a two-step stamping option, allowing you to add lovely details and an additional pop of color. These leaves can be used alone or paired with just about any flower image or die you may already have in your collection! Use one leaf, or cluster them all together, for a really gorgeous effect! This timeless classic is sure to be your new go-to leaf stamp set!

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Leave It Be - Dawn

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Dawn McVey.

Leave It Be - Dawn 2

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Dawn McVey.

Leave It Be - Nichole

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from me.

Leave It Be - Betsy

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Betsy Veldman.

Leave It Be - Heather

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Heather Nichols.

Leave It Be - Lizzie

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Lizzie Jones.

Leave It Be - Cristina

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Cristina Kowalczyk.

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Michelle says, "Leave It Be is a beautiful stamp set that can stand on it’s own OR in combination with so many of the Papertrey florals! And the two step option adds that little something extra. I fell in love with this set when I saw the crisp and clean projects that the DT had created, but knew that there were so many more possibilities!"

CLICK HERE to see more from Michelle Leone

 

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Feather Finery - Take this stylish feather set from classic to modern with the simple two-step stamping options available. Just use the graceful feathers as is for a simple, timeless design. Or add the dotted layer for a trendy take on this popular design element. The sentiments are a great complement to the images and say just the right thing. 

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Feather Finery - Danielle

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Danielle Flanders.

Feather Finery - Betsy

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Betsy Veldman.

Feather Finery - Maile

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Maile Belles.

Feather Finery - Melissa

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Melissa Phillips.

Feather Finery - Heather

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from customer, Heather.

Feather Finery - Dawn

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from Dawn McVey.

Feather Finery - Nichole

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from me.

Feather Finery - Chupa

CLICK HERE to see more of this project from customer, Chupa.

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Melissa says, "Feather Finery is one of the most elegant stamp sets I know of. I love the simplicity of this set and how easily creations come together, just because of its simple elegance. From watercoloring, to heat embossing, to bright, bold, and trendy, this set is timelessly perfect for any style and technique you love."

CLICK HERE to see more from Melissa Phillips

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Lexi says, " With eight Pieces of Confetti sets released in 2014, it was really hard to choose a single favorite, but Give Me a Hand is definitely up there. I continue to reach for it often to create a variety of cards! Another major stand out this year would have to be participating in Stamp-a-faire and creating the 1980s mini kit. So for today’s card, I decided to partner a couple of fun elements from that kit with Give Me a Hand for a fun teen card. Come check it out!"

CLICK HERE to see more from Lexi Daly

Future

Now it's time for the future of these sets, which is all up to YOU!

-Do you already own any of the five sets that were highlighted today? Time to dust them off and make an all new project using it!

-Don't own any of today's showcased sets? Draw inspiration from any of the projects highlighted in todays' post and adapt a Papertrey set that you already own.

-Share your new project with us in the Inlinkz list below and you will have a chance to win a $25 gift certificate! Only one project entry per person please.

–For an alternate/additional way to win, leave us a comment letting us know what your favorite 2014 Papertrey stamp set is and why. It can be one of the sets shown today, or you can check out the "Stamps by Release" section of our store HERE. We will randomly select a winner from the comments for an additional $25 gift certificate. 

-You have until 7am ET, February 21st to add your project and/or comment. Winners will be selected that morning and posted on a special "Celebrating the Past, Present & Future: Winners" post the next morning, 7am ET, February 22nd. We can't wait to see your projects!

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