Purple Onion Designs

Celebrate

Here is a fun patriotic card from Jenn.  This is another card where she uses Liz's Date Me stamps in creative way.  I thought the little American flags on the decorative pins were adorable.

stamps used:  Date Me - Seasons

Take Me Out to The Ball Game

How incredible is this card that Jenn created for her daughter's softball coach?  I thought it was perfection.  A great mix of stamps, colors, patterns, textures and distressness.  Ever notice how us papercrafters need to make up our own adjectives to describe something?  Lol.  Isn't the softball that she created (stitching and all) fabulous!  You can see some closer details below.

stamps used:  Thank You Noteblock and Date Me - Seasons

Inspired By #3

This week's "Inspired By" from Jill can be found here.  Jill was inspired by this recent card from Sharon:

 

stamps used:  Butterfly Set & Hopscotch Sentiment Set

And here is the card Jill has created:

stamps used:  Stems & Grass and Doodle Flower Sentiment Set

Let's Get Shabby!

Last year design team member Julie Dudley was part of a duo that started up a challenge blog called "Let's Get Shabby."  Well, it is a year later and the girls at "Let's Get Shabby" are celebrating their 1st birthday.  Congratulations!!

Purple Onion Designs sponsored their first challenge last year.  Guess what?  I am back joining the girls to offer another fabulous prize for the challenge winner.  Challenge #13 is a shabby birthday creation using stamping.  You can read more of the details of the challenge here.  One lucky winner will receive a $100 credit towards Purple Onion Designs stamps.  Not too shabby, huh?  :)

Here are a few of the creations the girls at "Let's Get Shabby" created.

Julie Dudley

stamps used:  Deluxe Labels, Brocante, Lizziebelle, Birthday Noteblock & Artistamp Alphabet

Sharon Ong

Design team member Sharon Ong is joining the girls at "Let's Get Shabby" as this challenge's guest designer.  

stamps used:  Hopscotch Sentiment Set, Stems & Grass, Leaf Set

Ruth

stamps used:  Happy Birthday Noteblock & 2010 Calendar

Toni

 

stamps used:  Ribbon Label, Art Nouveau Round Corner & Happy Birthday

You Always Shine

Here is a beautiful layout that Darien did of her daughter.  I love that grouping of flowers in the bottom left corner. Did you notice the little butterflies again.  I told you they all love them.

stamps used:  Artistamp Alphabet & Early 1900's Music Background

Oh Happy Day

One more day left to the 2009/2010 school year.  Woo hoo!  Let this layout from Sharon set the tone for the weeks to come.  How funny are those photos of her kiddies?!

stamps used:  Summer Noteblock, Small Number Noteblock & Scallops

Thank You's

Every once in awhile it is good to sit down and create a batch of "thank you" cards.  This way you have something to grab in a pinch.  Here are a few "thank you" card designs.  

Courtney Kelley

Simple, clean design with a neutral feel.

stamps used:  Doodle Hearts & Hopscotch Sentiments

Jennifer Holmes

An interesting card shape with bright Spring colors.  The handmade flower embellishment adds a bit of texture and dimension to this card.

stamps used:  Leaf Set & Solid Doodle Thanks

Ronda Palazzari

The faded Thank You Noteblock is a perfect way to reinforce the theme of this card.  I love the colors of the buttons across the front.  It ties in the colors of the heart as well as the mixed black and white background papers. 

stamps used:  Thank You Noteblock & Thanks!

Darien Anderson

This card has a bit more of a masculine feel.  The stems are covered in Stickles (glitter) to give it a bit more texture and pizazz.

stamps used:  Stems & Grass and Thank You

Butterflies Are Free

Or should I say butterfly design ideas are free?  Here are a few more cards using the butterfly stamps featured in yesterday's post.  This set has become a big favorite among customers.  I think the design team kinda likes it too.  ;)

Joy Taylor

stamps used:  Butterfly Set & happy birthday

Sharon Ong

stamps used:  Butterfly Set & Hopscotch Sentiment Set

Julie Dudley

stamps used:  Butterfly Set & Doodle Fame Set

stamps used:  Butterfly Set & Lizziebelle Alphabet

Inspired By #2

Jill is at it again.  This week's Purple Onion Designs DT inspiration comes from Jennifer Holmes.  Jennifer's original design was a striking pink butterfly against a new favorite...kraft cardstock.  The card is topped off with a little bling and a white border to highlight the butterfly.

stamps used:  Butterfly Set & Birthday Wishes

 

This is Jill's take on Jennifer's design.  You can read all the details on her blog here.  How beautiful is this card? <sigh>

stamps used:  Hang In There, Butterfly Set & Happy Birthday 

I love the background Jill created on this card.  The branches are a wonderful addition.  Did you notice her white highlights too? 

Teacher Appreciation

I kind of forget that the majority of you are done with school for the year.  Here in New York, the kids go till the end of June and go back after Labor Day.  I like the timing of the school year and Summer vacation.  I couldn't imagine the kids going back to school in August. This project from Jenn might come a little late for a lot of you.  If so, keep it in mind for next year or the start of the 2011 school year.  It could make a cute gift for the wee ones to give their new teachers in September or August.

 
 

stamps used:  Celebitties & Garamouche XS

Jenn gives a tutorial with some photos on how she created the bracelet.  You can read the details on her blog here.