Papertrey Ink May Release Countdown Day 4

Welcome! Thanks for joining me for the 4th and final day of the Papertrey Ink May release countdown! I hope you've enjoyed the countdown so far! Up first is card using the delightful new Into the Blooms: Lemon Blossoms; I know this is going to be a new favorite

I went for an Italian Positano lemon look for this card. I die cut all of the pieces I would need to create the lemon branch from white cardstock. I colored the leaves using Green Parakeet and New Leaf ink with blender brushes. The lemons are colored using Harvest Gold and Summer Sunrise ink as well as the flower centers. There are really small pieces to add to the tips of each of the flower centers, but I just used an orange alcohol marker to color them instead.

The flower centers look like tiny hands and I felt like I was painting tiny fingernails! ha ha!

For the background, I used the Woodblcok Print stencil collection with Spring Rain and Blueberry Sky ink.

The sentiment is from the Main Squeeze stamp set that was showcased on day 2. I stamped it in black on a strip of Spring Rain cardstock.

I arranged the lemons, leaves, and blossoms using foam squares for dimension. I forgot to mention that I used shimmer spray only on the lemons, leaves, and blossoms before assembly.

Switching gears to something a little more masculine and perfect for Father's Day: Tool Pouch Die and Best Dad Stamp Set.

I had so much fun putting this all together; the tiny nails, tools, and bag are so fun to assemble!

The panel the tool pouch is on was stamped using Stormy Sea ink on Stormy Sea cardstock using the Weathered Wood Background Stamp. 

The sentiment is from the Best Dad stamp set and is stamped on a banner that was cut using the Banner Builder: Basics Die.

I cut an A2 panel of Dark Chocolate cardstock  using the Border Bling: Tin Stitch Die. 

I used the Cornered: Jean Pocket Die for the grommets in the four corners.

This was such a fun card to make!

Last, but not least, is another baby girl card (I know, I know) using the new Build-a-Buggy Die paired with the This is Big Sentiments: Baby Stamp Set.

This is definitely going to be my go-to baby die set for years to come, I can already tell!

A few things to note: the ruffle coming out of the buggy is from the new In Stitches: Onesie die that was featured on day 2. The bow is from the Bows Galore Die.

I die cut everything from white, with the exception of the tiny wheel centers, which are cut from silver and then I added pearls over the top.

Well, this concludes my post for today and for the release! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown Day 4

As promised, here is some inspiration for Father's Day and masculine cards! I'm in love with this new Hats Off to Dad stamp/die set! It's such a fun and easy set to use and it's just perfect for all kinds of occasions! The hat die could be used for feminine cards as well, not just masculine!

This card also features the new Perfect Stripes Stencil collection; I know I will be using these a lot! To begin, I stenciled the background using Spring Rain and Classic Kraft onto Vintage Cream cardstock. I added some Classic Kraft ink around the edges and then set it aside.

I die cut the main pieces of the hat from Kraft and then the front patch from Spring Rain. I added some Dark Chocolate around the perimeter of the hat and Kraft around the Spring Rain patch.

The "professional dad" sentiment is from the Hats Off to Dad stamp set and the sentiments at the bottom are from the new Father's Day Sentiments stamp/die set. I used some Bitty Big: Kraft paper to layer over the stenciled panel. I die cut the largest piece in the Reflections: April die set. I layered the Dark Chocolate strip, which was die cut using the Love to Layer: Decorative Bracket dies over the top and then added the hat. I accented the bottom with additional sentiments.

The Father's Day Sentiments stamp set also includes some options for the inside of your cards.

My second card for today, and the last of the release, uses the new Argyle Stencil collection paired with another sentiment from the Father's Day Sentiments. 

I also snuck in another strip from the Love to Layer: Decorative Brackets die set; I love how the stitched detail looks with the Argyle!

I used the medium and smallest sized die cuts from the Reflections: April die set as a mat for the tree, from the Towering Trees stamp set.

I love all of the sentiments in the Father's Day Sentiments, but I chose this fun one to accent this card.

This concludes my projects for today and for the release! Everything will be available for purchase tomorrow night at 10 PM ET! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown Day 2

Welcome to day 2 of the Papertrey Ink April release countdown! Just like yesterday, I'm sharing a bit of floral, and a bit of masculine! Up first is the gorgeous new Vase Collection 17 stamp/die set. I think this is probably my new favorite from the series; it is really easy to use and has stunning results!

I stamped the flower pot using Soft Stone and Weathervane ink and the flowers/leaves are stamped using Spring Moss, Simply Chartreuse, and Ripe Avocado; the flowers are Harvest Gold and Summer Sunrise.

I used the new Love to Layer: Delightful Brackets to anchor the pot of flowers. I die cut the largest in the set from Lemon Tart cardstock and then the middle size out of white. I put them all together using foam squares for dimension. I did add some Summer Sunrise ink around the edges of the Lemon Tart piece for contrast.

Since I got sick during the last release, I haven't been able to most of the new products, so I decided to play around with the Stitch Crochet stencils for the background. I used Simply Chartreuse ink on a panel of Spring Moss cardstock and then used the Cover Plate Quilted Die over the top for additional detail and depth.

The sentiment is from the Tuck It: Sentiments stamp set and I stamped it in black and then added it to the side of the foliage.

 I did add a bit of extra detail to the flowers and leaves using colored pencil and Copic markers. I added a dot of black to each of the centers of the flowers using a fine-tip marker. In the end, this card was giving me vintage vibes from my childhood; most likely a comforter, kitchen decor, or perhaps a bathroom with an avocado sink, tub, and toilet....and probably yellow toilet paper, to boot! ha ha! While I can't pin point any specific memory, it is definitely there in my subconscious! ha ha! Regardless, I did enjoy creating this thinking of you card!

My next card uses the new Just For Dad stamp/die set paired with the new Dad dies. I also used the new Chevron stencils for the background.

The sentiment at the bottom is from the new Tuck It: Dad stamp set that will be showcased tomorrow.

There are a lot of really cute little images for all of your masculine projects. I chose a few that pertain to my husband, although I did add the fishing pole because I though it was cute; my husband is not a fisherman! Also, the sunglasses are supposed to be just that: sunglasses, but my husband doesn't wear any, but he does wear regular glasses, so that it what I made! ha ha! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown Day 1

Hello and welcome to the April Papertrey Ink countdown! There are quite a lot of masculine products headed your way, but first I decided to share something floral and feminine because I have quite a bit of masculine projects to share with you today.

My first card for today uses the new Inside Greetings: Celebration 2 and the new Elegant Edges Baroque dies. I think this is one of my favorites in the Elegant Edges family.

I used the Into the Blooms: Gardenia dies as the focal point. I've been itching to pull these beautiful dies out ever since they were released and this is the perfect time! I made a Christmas card with them when they were first released, but I wanted to use them in a more traditional way, and this was the perfect opportunity.

I used the Elegant Edges: Baroque Dies on both ends of a panel of Spring Moss cardstock and then added some ink blending on each end for definition. I added it to a top folding A2 card base using foam squares and then stamped the sentiment using black ink.

I layered the flowers and leaves using foam squares for dimension and then added some glitter.

A few sparkling clear sequins finish off this design!

My first masculine card for today uses the new A Little Rugged stamp set paired with some other new products: Ripped Banners, Chevron Stencils, and Just Sentiments: In Motion

I picked a color combo that I liked and then cut strips to create a custom background.

I added a hint of stenciling on both the focal panel and the background

I added some black paint splatter for added interest.

My second project is for my son's male teacher. I mentioned at the beginning of the school year that none of my kids have ever had a male grade-school teacher, so I was going to need to use my creative juices to make things for him. Fast-forward to almost May and I have failed miserably; instead he hasn't gotten anything much at all! Boo!

So...I took this opportunity to use some of the new products to make him something special for teacher appreciation week that is coming up.

To begin, I die cut the main pocket portion using the In the Pocket Die and Rustic White cardstock. I added some of the corner images from the new A Little Rugged stamp set and some Chevron stenciling.

I made a little Kraft envelope and used a glue dot to add the gift card. The top portion of the insert uses more of the images from the A Little Rugged stamp/die set.

I used stamped images from another new set that will be featured later in the release, but that is where the sports images are from. I also used the alphabet from the Elegant Notes Stationery Kit to die cut the "teacher" letters. I also stamped the sentiment above the letters to tie in the sports theme.

My final card for today uses the new Raising the Bar Hot Foil plate, which will be showcased later in the release and the new Ripped Banners. The sentiments are from the A Little Rugged and Tuck It: Dad. I added some fiber for added interest to the CAS design.

Of course I couldn't resist adding some chevron stenciling!

Join me again tomorrow for day 2 of the countdown; more masculine, AND more feminine! ha ha! Thanks for fluttering by!