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Project Inspiration: Pumpkins from the Patch by Kelly Lunceford

Project Inspiration: Fall Harvest Blessings with a Feathered Friend by Brenda Noelke

Project Inspiration: Fall Harvest Topiary by Bobbi Lemanski

Win it Wednesday: February 27-March 6

February 27, 2019      Papertrey Ink      6 Comments

Welcome to Win it Wednesday where we share challenges, contests and giveaways all in one place!  Each Wednesday, you have the chance to win a gift certificate ranging anywhere from $25 – $100.  You may be asked to create a card, leave a comment, post a photo on Instagram or find a hidden message.  Who knows what the challenge will be, we just want to make winning gift certificates fun!

Join Laurie Schmidlin this Wednesday as she shares her favorite Papertrey accessory. You have the opportunity to join along for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate. One randomly selected winner will be chosen from ALL the entries on Wednesday, March 6th, after 6am. The winner will be posted here on this blog post.

“My favorite accessory?  That is one favorite that is easy to choose!  I LOVE Papertrey Ink’s buttons!  I love them on my cards, home decor projects, and even displayed in my stamp room!”

Supplies:

  • STAMPS:  Birthday Balloons, Birthday Strings
  • INK:  Aqua Mist, True Black, Weathervane
  • PAPER:  Stamper’s Select White, Raspberry Fizz, Orange Zest, Harvest Gold, Green Parakeet, Hawaiian Shores
  • DIES:  Birthday Balloons
  • OTHER:  Stencil Basics: Dots Raspberry Fizz Buttons, Orange Zest Buttons, Harvest Gold Buttons, Green Parakeet Buttons, Hawaiian Shores Buttons

CLICK HERE to visit Laurie’s blog to see more!

 

 

EDITED TO ADD THE RANDOMLY SELECTED WINNER:

Congratulations, Kathy Mc! Please send an email to customer service and provide them with your full name and the email address you would like your gift certificate sent to. Thanks so much to everyone for playing along!

 


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Mondays with Melissa Contest!

Your mission is answer two questions on the entry form (not in the comments):

  1. What stamp set did Melissa use to adorn her frame?
  2. What paper did Melissa add to the top half of her card base?

If you need to view Melissa’s post to find clues, click the Mondays with Melissa image above.  When you have gathered all of your evidence and are ready to post your answers, please be sure to click the “Enter Contest Here” button below to submit your answers.  Answers posted to the comments on this post will not be considered. You will have until next Wednesday, March 6 at 6:00 AM ET to enter to win a $25 gift certificate.

One randomly selected winner with the correct answers will be chosen from ALL the entries on Wednesday, March 6th, after 6am. The winner will be posted here on this blog post.

Good luck, everyone!

EDITED TO ADD THE RANDOMLY SELECTED WINNER:

Congratulations, Marisela Delgado! Please send an email to customer service and provide them with your full name and the email address you would like your gift certificate sent to. Thanks so much to everyone for playing along!

 


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Instagram Giveaway!

Win a $25 gift certificate if you post this photo of a card from our Throwback Thursday feature by Michelle Leone’s to your Instagram account. Double your winnings to $50 by making a project using any of the products Michelle used to create her card.  Please see additional rules below.

If you are joining along, here are the details for this Instagram Giveaway:

  • Post the above photo by Michelle Leone to your Instagram account (if you don’t know how to add this photo to your account, instructions are listed below).
  • Your Instagram account must be public to participate in this giveaway.
  • If you choose to make a project, please be sure it is included in the same post. Add it as the secondary image in the same post.
  • Click the giveaway entry button below to add your Instagram link.
  • You will have until 6am ET, Wednesday, March 6th, to add your link to the list to be eligible to win.
  • One randomly selected winner will be chosen from ALL the entries on Wednesday, March 6th, after 6am. The winner will be posted here on this blog post. The randomly selected winner will get a $25 – $50 PTI gift certificate to spend however they like!

Don’t have an Instagram account?  You can sign up HERE.

Instagram instructions:

  1. Download the Instagram App to your cell phone or other device and log into your account.
  2. Go to the Papertrey Ink blog using your cell phone or other device.
  3. Click on the Instagram Giveaway photo and choose “Save Image.”
  4. Open the Instagram App, click on the plus sign (next to the search icon) to add a new post.
  5. Choose the image(s) (Instagram Giveaway photo + optional project photo) from your photos.
  6. Click “Share.”

 

EDITED TO ADD THE RANDOMLY SELECTED WINNER:

Congratulations, Lynda White! Please send an email to customer service and provide them with your full name and the email address you would like your gift certificate sent to. Thanks so much to everyone for playing along!

 

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. christal mclean says

    February 27, 2019 at 9:12 AM

    Laurie’s card is darling! I especially love the polka dot background which really adds visual interest. I use this set often when I need a birthday card in a hurry.

    Reply
  2. Kelsey Thomas says

    February 27, 2019 at 6:02 PM

    Question 1: Melissa used the Bitty Bouquets stamp set to adorn her frame.
    Question 2: Melissa used Bitty Big Lilac Grace paper on the top half of her card base.

    Reply
    • Kathy Mc says

      March 7, 2019 at 12:57 AM

      FYI, Kelsey, you need to click on the ENTER CONTEST HERE Icon above and complete the form to participate in the contest. Good Luck!

      Reply
  3. Stephanie Clapper says

    February 28, 2019 at 11:15 AM

    Kelly’s transformation is stunning. She shows us how to use the same layout to dress up her design for 2 different occasions. I love this post and LOVE her cards. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Kathy Mc says

    March 7, 2019 at 12:59 AM

    Laurie and Michelle always inspire because I love their designs and unique color combinations. Thanks a million, PTI, for the $100 gift certificate!

    Reply
  5. Lynda White says

    March 7, 2019 at 10:02 PM

    Hurray! Thanks so much for choosing my name for the Instagram giveaway! Can’t wait to send my winnings!

    Reply

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We’ve just restocked 31 dies and 3 stencil collections from past releases. From cozy fall to festive Christmas (and a few must-have basics you’ve been waiting for), these are the sets that always sell out for a reason.

If you missed them the first time around, now’s your chance to grab them before they’re gone again. Stock up today and get a head start on all your seasonal and everyday projects.

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If you missed them the first time around, now’s your chance to grab them before they’re gone again. Stock up today and get a head start on all your seasonal and everyday projects.

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✨ Comment AUGUST to get the link or visit the Papertrey Ink homepage to explore the full August release.

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✨ Comment AUGUST to get the link or visit the Papertrey Ink homepage to explore the full August release.

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✨ Comment AUGUST to get the link or visit the Papertrey Ink homepage to explore the full August release.

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