Papertrey Ink May Release Countdown Day 2

Hello and welcome, friends! It's the 3rd day of the Papertrey Ink May release countdown! I'm back with more patriotic inspiration using the darling new Sweet Americana Die/Stencil set.  I chose to use the cute popsicle dies to create this fun and whimsical 4th of July card!

To begin, I cut the scalloped frame using the Fantastic Front: Scalloped Frame Die from white cardstock and adhere it to an A2 panel of Pure Poppy cardstock. I also used one of the star dies that is included in the new set to create the fun star border. It cuts twelve stars at one time so it was easy to get these cut quickly. I used my gem picker and liquid glue to make quick work and I just love how it turned out!

Next, I cut the striped frame using the In Frames: Rectangle Die and again from white and glued them together for a sturdy piece. I added it to the scalloped frame using foam squares. Once that was done, I used the middle-size mat included in the new Love to Layer: Whimsy Die and cut it from Sweet Blush cardstock. I placed it in the middle of the frame for a landing spot for the popsicle. 

I cut the popsicle stick three times from Fine Linen cardstock and glued them together. I added some Vintage Photo ink around the edges. The base of the popsicle is cut from white and then the top is cut from Pure Poppy and the bottom is cut from Blueberry Sky. I have a bad habit with not planning out my sentiment ahead of time, but in this case, the white portion was the perfect spot for this sentiment, which is from the Celebrate Freedom Stamp Set. I didn't plan this ahead of time so I added it after the card was assembled, which I would NOT recommend. Stamp it before the popsicle is added to the card... ha ha!

The stars at the top of the popsicle are meant to be for the pie, but they look so cute at the top of this popsicle, so I went with it! I'm currently obsessed with the Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers Die so I added some flowers from that set as well!

I forgot to mention earlier, but I did spritz the popsicle with shimmer spray before I added it to the card and then I added glitter to the flowers, leaves, and popsicle. 

My next card features the new Reflections: Psalm 46 Stamp/Die set and the new So Radiant Stencil Collection. I was in the mood for something warm and sunshine-y so I opted for Canyon Clay, Harvest Gold, and Lemon Tart cardstock.

To begin, I foiled a panel of Canyon Clay cardstock using the Filigree Frame Hot Foil Plate with champagne foil. I trimmed it down and added some Canyon Clay ink around the edges and then mounted it onto a top-folding A2 card base using foam squares. 

I cut the largest mat included in the new Love to Layer: Whimsy Die and added the sunrays using the So Radiant Stencil Collection with Harvest Gold ink. The sentiment is heat embossed in gold and then cut using the Reflections: Psalm 46 Outline Die.

I had a few flowers and leaves leftover from my quilt card yesterday along with a lone bee, so I added them to this card for a simply look. I also added a trio of sparkling clear sequins for sparkle and shine!

Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Papertrey Ink May Release Countdown Day 1

Hello friends! I hope you're all surviving "Maycember"! ha ha! With three kids in three different schools this year, things have been BUSY! Lots of fun things to celebrate and attend, but sometimes it gets a bit overwhelming, am I right?

It's always a good time when I'm here to share projects made for a countdown and here we are for day 1 of the Papertrey Ink May release countdown! My first card for today uses the new So Radiant Stencil Collection paired with the new Amazing Grace Background Stamp. There is also an Amazing Grace Press Plate, but I don't have the Letter Press system, so I just opted to use the stamp today. 

This card also uses the new Love to Layer: Whimsy Die...I chose to use the largest in the set to cut out the heat embossed Amazing Grace background. I heat embossed it on Raspberry Fizz cardstock using gold powder and then mounted it onto the stenciled panel. The stencil set has three stencils; you can use two together to have two different colored "rays" or you can use the stencil with all of the "rays" and just use one color. I opted to use the two stencils for two different colors of yellow.

I left the stencil over the top on the first step and added some darker yellow ink splatter and then removed the stencil.

The card I'm sharing for the Project Inspiration feature this weekend uses the poppies, so I thought I would try them in pink! I love how they turned out. I cut them using the Into the Blooms: Poppies Die and the Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers Die from white cardstock and then colored them with dye ink and blender brushes. I arranged them over the background using foam squares and liquid glue and then added some glitter!

I'm always a sucker for patriotic themed products and even more so this year, with the 250th birthday coming up! This is the new Freedom in Bloom stamp set paired with the new Cover Plate: Gathering Florals Die.

I also used the fabulous new Land That I Love Sentiments heat embossed in gold. 

I added some flowers from the same Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers and from Into the Blooms: Wild Wood.

Join me tomorrow for day 2! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Papertrey Ink March Release Countdown Day 3

Welcome back for day 3 of the Papertrey Ink March release countdown! I have quite a bit to share with you today, and up first is the gorgeous new addition in the Reflections series! I know I say it every time, but I love creating with these scripture verses and having spiritually uplifting cards on hand!

I warned you yesterday that I am obsessed with the  new Stems & Blooms stencils and this card features another background created with the collection! I chose cool tones for this card with white embossing for a refreshing feel! This card also features the beautiful new Simply Birds Die that I can't seem to get enough of!

I've used all of the Reflections: 1 Corinthians 6 Dies; both sizes of mats and the outline die as well. I also snuck a few leaves from a set that will be showcased tomorrow for added variation and visual interest.

I've been having fun with these 5" by 7" inch cards, but the rest of the cards I'm sharing today are A2 sized!

To begin, I cut all of the pieces that I needed for the focal image from white cardstock. I colored everything with dye inks and blender brushes and then glued everything together with liquid glue and foam squares.

I built the scene on the middle sized mat included in the Love to Layer: Playful Scallops Die. For the background, I used the new Framed in Florals Hot Foil Plate with gold foil on Lovely Lady cardstock. I ran out of champagne foil so this is a little bit more yellow than I was hoing for, but it brings out the yellow of the flower centers. I cut it using the Rounded Rectangles: Stitched Die; I can't remember if I mentioned it in yesterday's rooster post, but it's the perfect size for this plate!

I created a frame for the focal panel to next inside by cutting the middle size oval included in the In Frames: ovals Die. I cut it from Hibiscus Burst cardstock and then rubbed the edge of the Fresh Snow ink pad over the outer edge. I secured it to the background using foam squares and then added the focal oval using a double-thickness of foam squares to lift it higher.

I really liked the cottage-like feeling of this card, so I used this sign die included in the Hold That Thought Die for the sentiment. 

The sentiment is from the Thankful For Fall Sentiments Mini Stamp Set and is stamped in black. I adhered it to the frame using foam squares.

I added glitter on the raspberry for sugary sweetness and touches here and there for additional sparkle and shine! I layered the entire background onto a top-folding A2 card base using foam squares.

My next card features the other two teapots, but this time without windows and doors! As I mentioned earlier, this set can be used in all kinds of different ways, with or without the window and doors.

I'm obsessed with the raspberry die that is included in the set and used it more prominently on this card. Isn't the macron just the cutest? I can't wait to try using them stacked up for a birthday card or something!

Once again, all of the pieces are cut from white cardstock and then colored using dye inks and blender brushes. I layered them onto the largest size oval included in the Love to Layer: Scalloped Ovals Die using foam squares and liquid glue. I added some ink splatter using a brown marker and a color-spritzing tool.

I wanted a sentiment fitting for the theme, of course, and decided on one of my favorites included in the Feathered Friends Mini 3 Stamp Set. I stamped it and cut it using the Hold That Thought Die.

For the background, I used the Cover Plate: Cross Stitched Die cut from Hibiscus Burst cardstock and mounted on a white top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue.

I snuck in a few of the leaves that are included in a set being showcased tomorrow, so stay tuned! They look like raspberry leaves so I couldn't resist adding them in! A sprinkling of glitter and sequins finish off this card!

My final card uses the set with two teapots stacked for maximum charm! haha! There is a tiny ladder included in the set, but I didn't use it, even though this is a double-decker stack of pots!

I haven't quite figured out why the sentiment looks blurry in the photos, because it definitely isn't in real life! It is from the Home is Where the Heart Is Mini Stamp Set and is heat embossed with detail white powder.

I added some white paint splatter, glitter, and foiling for added detail!

This concludes my post for day 3, but make sure to join me again tomorrow for another big post! It's the 4th and final day and then everything will be available for purchase beginning tomorrow! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Papertrey Ink August Release Day 4

Hello friends! It's the 4th and final day of the Papertrey Ink August release countdown! I hope you've enjoyed the past few days and are looking forward to autumn cards and projects! I have a few cards to share with you today using the new Fall Blessings Stamp Set. I just love the banner and all of the cute images that are included in this set, with the die cut wreath as the backdrop!

I die cut all of the pieces included in the Fall Blessings Die a few times from white cardstock and then stamped them all out using a variety of colors.

Please note: I didn't use the base stamp layer for the pumpkins or the banner; I didn't want the white edge and I really like how it turned out. I simply added the main color using blender brushes and then went in with the detail stamp for both the pumpkins and the banner.

There is a THANKFUL sentiment and then two companion sentiments; I chose to use "for all of life's little blessings" for this particular card.

For the background, I die cut the frame using the Reflections: John 1 Die from white cardstock and then layered it over an A2 panel of plaid pattern paper from my stash using foam squares.

I glued the background wreath in place using liquid glue and then had fun arranging the elements.

I added the companion sentiment using a tiny strip of foam tape and strategically placed liquid glue. The bow was cut from pattern paper using the Wrap-it Ribbons Die and then secured at the top of the card using foam squares. The entire background is glued to a top-folding A2 card base. 

My next card also uses the Fall Blessings Stamp Set, but with a cute new addition. I just love squirrels and acorns in fall decorating and cards! I also used the Into the Blooms: Above Ground Die to give this card a unique feel and different than the first.

This banner is colored using Berry Sorbet ink which plays off the pattern paper nicely. I had this particular paper pad out a few weeks ago for a summer project I was working on (I didn't post it) and I fell in love with this particular plaid paper. I was thinking it would probably need to wait until next summer because I didn't have any more summer projects planned, but it worked out so nicely for this autumn card as well!

I used another one of the patterns included in the pad for the frame.

I stamped the squirrel but then also added some alcohol marker shading to help him look a little more life-like. He looks like he's been caught somewhere where he shouldn't be! ha ha!

I did add in some of the flowers included in the Above Ground Die as well to give it some extra detail.

For this card, I used the other sentiment to finish off the phrase.

I really like the new Love to Layer: Elegant Points Die because it is a nice size, just perfect for building a scene like this!

My last card for today features the latest in the Reflections series. I really wanted to incorporate the new Cover Plate. I die cut it twice from white cardstock and glued them together. I wanted to add some ink blending and knew the leaves might tear. Once it was dry, I used blender brushes and dye ink to add the different shades of green.

I used the outline die for the scripture verse and then stamped it in black. I used the largest die included in the coordinating die set to cut the piece of vellum. 

I layered them together using foam squares and then added it to the leafy background. I die cut quite few flowers using the Into the Blooms: Dahlia Die and then colored them with blender brushes and ink. I layered them together using foam squares for maximum dimension.

I had some foliage left over from my last card, so I tucked it here and there for something different. I didn't want any leaves that are similar to the cover plate, and these sprigs were the perfect fit! This concludes today's post and the last post of the release! Everything will be available for purchase tomorrow! Thanks for fluttering by!