Papertrey Ink November Release Countdown Day 3

I can't believe we're already to day 3 of the Papertrey Ink November release countdown! I had so much fun with this release and I've enjoyed sharing my projects with you! My first card for today uses a few new things paired up in an unexpected way, but I had so much fun creating this card!

This card features the new Build-a-Snowflake die and the new Big Blooms: Pretty Petals die set. There is also a new Build-a-Snowflake stencil collection, but I didn't receive it with my new products, but some of the other designers make have so hopefully you can see those in action today!

I've always said that inspiration can come from anywhere, and in this case, one of the flower arrangements at a funeral I attended last weekend! It was so beautiful and despite the sadness of the occasion, the beautiful arrangement filled my soul with peace. 

To begin, I stenciled a panel of white cardstock using the stencils included in the Elegant Notes Stationery Kit and the Watercolor Wonderful Stencil Collection. I used pink in the bottom corner and purple at the top with Aqua Mist in the middle. Once that was done, I added the foiled snowflake pattern over the top using the Fanciful Snowflake Background Hot Foil Plate with silver foil.

I die cut a BUNCH of pieces from the Build-a-Snowflake dies (I will have pieces all winter long) and then built a large one, medium, small.  I die cut all of the pieces from white and then added the colors using blending brushes and ink.

As I mentioned earlier, I also used the Big Blooms: Pretty Petals, but as you can see, I didn't really use the BIG pieces.....I just wanted to accent the centers of the snowflakes. I will definitely have to make a card with those gorgeous big blooms soon! The purple flower is from the Into the Blooms: Wreath die; I had it leftover from my angel card last month. I die cut the fa la la from the Line it Up: Christmas Die once from silver cardstock and once from white and then glued them together. I heat embossed the accent sentiment in silver onto a strip of Aqua Mist cardstock. This sentiment is from the This is Big Sentiments: Christmas stamp set. A spritz of shimmer spray and glitter finish off this card!

My next card features the new Reflections: November stamp/die set. I really like this coordinating die because it includes two frames: this large size and a smaller size. I chose to die cut the frame from some pattern paper my sister bought for me a few years ago. It's just perfect for this sentiment.

I chose another print for the background of the stamped sentiment, which I stamped in Fresh Snow ink.

I used the Into the Blooms: Poinsettia Die for the flowers; some layers from white and some from vellum.

I had fun with gems and pearls to embellish the flower centers, the frame, and the letter "A". I gave the entire thing a spritz of shimmer spray for sparkle.

Switching gears to something a little more woodsy and rustic; this card features the new Reflections: November stamp/die set. It also features the new Winter Pine Hot Foil Plate. I absolutely LOVE  the new hot foil plate and I love the new Reflections: November dies! I decided to make a shaker card so I could showcase the frame and the foil plate.

I can't seem to stop with the acetate for these Reflections cards lately! ha ha! It just seemed to make the most sense so you can see the foil and use the frame. 

I filled my shaker card with star seqins, gold dust, and glitter that is from the Shakers and Sprinkles Sequin mix. 

I added some pinecones and pine sprigs that were created using the Into the Blooms: Pine Die and some leftover foliage from my clock card on day 1.

Join me again tomorrow for the 4th and final day of the countdown! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown Day 2

It's day 2 of the Papertrey Ink July release countdown! Thank you so much for your sweet comments on yesterday's post! I have two cards to share with you today using some fun new products! My first card showcases the new Adventure Away Stamp/Die set paired with a fun new stencil collection called Incredible Views.

To begin, I used the stencil collection to build the scene using a sunset color combination. These stencils are very easy to use and create a stunning background in no time!

I stamped the compass image directly onto the panel to give a transparent look because I didn't want to cover up the gorgeous landscape. There is a coordinating Adventure Away Hot Foil Plate (you can see it in the upper right corner of the photo), but I didn't end up using it on this card. 

The RV is a line-art image so I added some alcohol marker color. I like that the sentiments have coordinating dies so layer the sentiment portion.

I can't stop with the acetate sentiment overlay! ha ha! This card features the new Cornered: Celestial dies in the upper left corner and lower right corner.

To begin this card, I used Tumbled Glass, Faded Jeans, and Unchartered Mariner Distress Oxide inks to blend on an A2 panel of white cardstock. Once that was done, I used the Stargazing Hot Foil Plate and gold foil over the top. I also splattered the panel with metallic watercolor paint for added depth.

Once the panel was complete, I used the Cornered: Celestial Dies and then layered the panel on top of an A2 white card base.

I die cut the stars using the Starry Delight Die from gold metallic cardstock and then added them to the blended panel using foam squares.

I chose to use the Psalm Reflections: September stamp set on an acetate panel like I did on yesterday's card. I stamped it using Jet Black StazOn Ink on a piece of acetate and then added glue strategically to the back of some of the letters that would touch one of the stars. I placed a large acrylic block over the top and let it set. I also added quite a few sequins for added sparkle and shine! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown Day 1

Hello and welcome friends! It's day 1 of the Papertrey Ink July release countdown! I'm absolutely head-over-heels in love with the new Bigger Blooms: Zinnia dies! I have two beautiful bunches in my yard this year and I admire them every morning when I do my watering, so it was fun to make these paper versions!

My card also features the new Reflections: July stamp set! I really like this month's installment because of the beautiful fonts!

The Bigger Blooms: Zinnia die comes with dies to make two different sized flowers. I ended up using the smaller size on the larger bloom as well for a fuller look.

I die cut them from white cardstock and then colored the pieces using assorted distress oxide inks. I used both liquid glue and foam squares to assemble the blooms.

I originally planned on making a mini-slimline card so I cut the white panel measuring 3 1/4 by 5 3/4 and then used the Watercolor Wonderful Stencil Collection to add some color to the background. I added the three flowers using liquid glue and foam squares for the leaves.

I stamped the scripture using Jet Black StazOn ink on a piece of acetate. I placed the two yellow petals strategically over the acetate with glue and then added some liquid glue strategically behind the "in Him" and "Joy and Peace" portion of the sentiment and then added an acrylic block over the top while it dried.

I always love using acetate and StazOn ink on my cards, but don't do it nearly as much as I used to! I added the entire panel to an oddly-sized Raspberry Fizz card base using foam squares! ha ha! I stamped the sentiment again and then die cut it using the Reflections: July die and added it to the inside. I wanted to reinforce the verse and gussy up the inside! Thanks for fluttering by!