The Greetery {La Dolce Vita Collection} Day 2

Ciao, Bella!  Welcome back for day 2 of full reveals for the La Dolce Vita Collection from The Greetery! I've pulled in a few things from yesterday's featured products (yes, I LOVE the lemons) but there are SO many lovely products being showcased today as well! So many, in fact, that I didn't get a chance to use them all! That will soon be rectified, though! ha ha! Make sure to head to The Greetery Blog for the official "meet and greet" for all of today's featured products! Also, make sure to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to win one of two $100 gift cards to the shop!

My first project features the beautiful new Tile Style Background Stamp; this is a large red rubber stamp that gives a crisp result! I went for the traditional Positano look with the blue tiles and yellow lemons, but the sky is the limit with this beautiful background; it would be perfect to use with the last release as well!

To begin, I created the lemon cluster using the Citrus Fields Die that was showcased yesterday; same creation steps as yesterday as well. I set it aside and got to work on the background. I stamped a 5 by 7 panel of white cardstock using the Tile Style Background Stamp. I cut it using the Shortbread Shapes: Snowflake Die and then mounted it onto a card base cut with the same die.

Next, I cut the woodgrain paper with the same die along with the star portion from the middle. I embossed it using the coordinating Shortbread Shapes: Snowflake Embossing Folder. I ran some Ground Espresso Distress Oxide ink over the top with a finger dauber for added depth and definition.

I layered the lemon cluster over the top with foam squares and finished it off with the "La Dolce Vita" sentiment, heat embossed in white, using the Bella Terra Stamp Set. There are quite a few Italian sentiments, but there are also the English equivalents included. I was thinking it would be fun to use the Italian version on the front and then the English version on the inside, just in case the recipient doesn't understand Italian!

Next up is fun card bringing in the "Canned" Die from yesterday paired with the fun new Botanicuts Tomato Die and the punny Tomato Tomato Stamps! It took me a minute, along with my daughter's help, to figure out the clever sentiment combinations! ha ha! I guess I'm getting old! 

I love making shaped cards and this new Canned Die is the perfect excuse to make some! I mentioned yesterday that there is also a "pull tab" that you can add, rather than the rolled down version I've done here. It allows you to open the "tin" and see a surprise inside. That is still on my to-make list! This collection is so varied and fun, I don't think the ideas will ever run out!

I really wanted to showcase the tomato cluster, so I let it spill over the top and then added the punny sentiment!

The Botanicuts Tomato Die allows you to make the cluster or you can use the tomatoes individually. There is also a sliced tomato, which I didn't end up using.

The Tomato Tomato Stamp Set has quite a few combinations of sentiments, including a few that are pretty generic if you just want to send a seasonal card!

Someone just whisk me away right now please! This card features the adorable new Rolling Hills Suite; this is an addition to the original that made it's debut a few years ago! I absolutely adore these new additions! My husband's mom's side is Italian and the region where they are from has villas just like this! I was telling my daughter how jealous I am, that she, and her siblings, all have Italian blood pumping through their veins! ha ha!

To begin, I stenciled a panel using the Rolling Hills Stencil and then embossed it using the new Bella Terra Embossing Folder. My plates are so warped, I found that all of my embossing for this release got wonky at the bottom! Ugh! I was so frustrated, but I guess it gives them "character"! ha ha! Once the embossing was done, I got to work on the flowers. These are cut and stamped using the Bella Terra Die and Stamp Set. I added some alcohol marker details to the stems and flowers for additional shading. I mounted them to the rolling hills using foam squares.

This card features the new Countryside Villa Die (small) and then I made a shaped card using the large version, which I will share at the bottom of today's post.

Each set comes with the Cyprus trees as well; the larger version has cute window boxes, just like the cute ones for the Marketplace shops! This card features yet another sentiment from the Bella Terra Stamp Set.

Eep! It's so cute....I love this die SO MUCH! As I mentioned earlier, this a shaped card, but this would work on the Rolling Hills as well, and of course, on other projects!

This concludes today's post, but make sure to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to win one of two $100 gift cards to the shop! Thanks for fluttering by!

Caly Person

Dana Kirby

Dawn McVey

Kelly Lunceford (you are here)

Lauren Bassen

Laurie Willison

Lea Lawson

Melissa Phillips

Wanda Guess

 

Papertrey Ink June Release Countdown Day 1

Welcome to day one of the June release countdown for Papertrey Ink! This month's release is jam-packed with so many lovely and seasonal products to kick your summer cardmaking into high-gear! My first project for today features a pair of card using the new Air Mail Stencil Collection, Destination Sentiments, and the ADORABLE new Build-a-Luggage Tag Die! The line-up also includes the beautiful new Into the Blooms: Mixed Bouquet and a sneak peek (shhhhh) of the new Stacked Mail Stencil collection being showcased later on.

When I'm using stencils, I oftentimes make two or more of one design because once the stencil is dirty, I may as well use it a few times before cleaning it off. I prepared two panels with the airmail border using the new Stacked Mail Stencil Collection (the traditional airmail border) on Vintage Cream cardstock. I used Pure Poppy and Enchanted Evening ink for the border and then dirtied up the edges using a sponge and Vintage Photo Distress ink for a worn/aged look.

This is the feminine version of the pair with the addition of the flowers. The luggage tag is cut from Sweet Blush cardstock and the buckle is cut from Kraft with Vintage Photo shading. The Bon Voyage sentiment is from the new Destination Stamp Set; I also included some light stenciling on the tag using the new Build-a-Luggage Tag Stencil Collection.

I cut the ticket shape using the new Love to Layer: Ticket Die and then did the Air Mail logo using the new Air Mail Stencil Collection.

This one is more simple and masculine. I ended up messing up on part of the border stencil, so I trimmed the panel down and redid the stenciling on another panel and then just layered them together.

The cute little airplane seal image is from the previously released Going Places Stamp Set and I simply cut it using a 1 inch circle punch. I added the "handle with care" sentiment to the bottom corner of each of the two cards.

My second project is perfect for summer; I can almost taste the cool refreshing drink inside this darling pineapple. I was tempted to make it a Disney Dole Whip, but opted for something a little more bright and pink to balance out the rest of the yellow! This card features the new Build-a-Pineapple Die along with the previously released Pleasing Pineapple Hot Foil Plate. 

This is one of those must-have die sets in my opinion; there are so many fun pieces that can be used on their own as well! 

I die cut the pineapple from Lemon Tart cardstock and the detail piece from Kraft. I glued the two together and then went over it with a blender brush and Vintage Photo Distress ink to give it realistic shading. 

I cut all of the accent pieces from white and then colored them with blender brushes and dye ink. The sentiment is from the new This is Big Sentiments: Hello and is heat embossed in gold ink onto Raspberry Fizz cardstock.

I added some glitter and Crystal Stickles for some sparkle and shine. The cherry is coated with Ranger Glossy Accents. I did use an acrylic paint pen for the white "shine" on the right-hand side and then added the glossy accents; this small detail really makes it look realistic! 

Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Project Inspiration {Make Your Own Waves}

Welcome, friends! It's my turn for the Project Inspiration feature from Papertrey Ink! It's been awhile since I created an ink blended background, so that is what inspired my project today! I love using flowers for summer, but sometimes it's fun to switch to other delights of the season and the beach and water are definitely on the list! 

To begin, I die cut two A2 panels from white cardstock. I added some masking/washi tape to the bottom to allow some white space for either a sentiment, and to keep the yellow (it will serve as the sunset) a little higher on the panel. I didn't want the yellow to get lost under the waves. Hopefully that makes sense!  I used distress oxide inks with blender brushes to add the color.

I repeated the same steps for the second panel.

I added some white acrylic paint splatters, trying to concentrate them at the top. It's hard to see stars against a lowering sun, so that was the method to my madness!

I must have gone a little wild on this panel because they are definitely lower down! woops!

Once that was done, I added some shimmer spray over the top of the two panels. I love how it reacts with the oxide ink.

Next, I die cut all of the pieces I would need for both boats from black cardstock, including the seagulls using the Build-a-Sailboat Die. 

I die cut the waves, moon, and clouds from white cardstock; grey ink for the moon and clouds and hues of blue for the waves.

I added some black ink splatter on the moon.

I stamped the sentiments, which are from the Floating By Sentiments Mini Stamp Set. I stamped the sentiment for the other card on the white space left from masking it off while I was adding the ink blending.

I added the waves using foam squares as well as the boat pieces. The seagulls are attached using liquid glue.

The waves for this card are attached using 1/8 inch Scor Tape at the bottom; this allowed me to tuck the boat underneath to make it look like it's submerged. I attached the clouds and moon using foam squares and then cut off the excess from the clouds using my paper trimmer.

I attached both panels to top-folding A2 card bases using liquid glue.

I added a trio of sparkling clear sequins to each of the cards using liquid glue! I had a lot of fun creating these two cards. I really miss creating ink blended backgrounds....I'm going to need to remember to try them more often for different types of cards! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

The Greetery {Hey Honey, It's Summer!}

Hello friends! I'm thrilled to be here with a fun mini release from The Greetery called Hey Honey, It's Summer! Memorial Day is over, which means it's the unofficial start of summer and that means summer cards and projects! I'm happy to begin the season with such a fun set of products to work with; each one is a joy and I can't wait to use them all season long! Make sure to head to The Greetery Blog for a listing of all the new products with details for each one! Also, make sure to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to win one of two product bundles! Each bundle will include:

• Hey Honeycomb Crab, Seahorse, & Fish dies

• Hey Honeycomb Summer Sentiments stamp set

• Honeycomb Ball Heat Wave & Tricolor Tropics mixes

• Making Waves stencil, embossing folder, and die

My first card for today features the Hey Honeycomb Seahorse Die paired with the new Making Waves Die, Embossing Folder, and Stencil. To begin this card, I took a larger piece of watercolor paper and secured it to a cardboard backer with washi tape. I spritzed it with water and then added the blue watercolor paint over the top. Once I liked the color and saturation level, I quickly dried it with my heat tool, but you could definitely let it air dry if you'd like. 

Once the panel was dry, I cut it using the Making Waves Die and the largest capsule shaped die included in the Capsule Basics Die. Once that was done, I embossed it with the coordinating folder. I chose to use the more detailed stencil to add a bit of teal ink to give it more interest. I realize this is more of a "backward" way of stenciling, etc. but with the watercolor panel, I didn't want to detract from that. That being said, when it was all said and done, I ended up covering most of it up, so on my next card, I did the same thing, but left it more open so you could see it better! haha!

I used the Capsule Fixed Border Large Die for the frame and then cut it using the Pretty Picado Die. I used watercolor paper for this as well so it would have the same pretty texture as the waves. I love watercolor paper and the inexpensive variety you can buy usually has the best texture! I did add a hint of the same teal ink over portions of the frame and then adhered it over the top of the waves. I love the Mediterranean feeling it gives the card! I layered it onto a teal card base and then got to work on the seahorse.

Here you can see the seahorse with it's tummy all inflated with the tricolor tropics honeycomb ball. I cut the base of the seahorse from Sweet Blush cardstock and then added the details with Melon Berry cardstock. Both the body and the details have ink shading as well with touches of glitter!

I used the Garden Tub Filler Die to create the underwater foliage! I just love the contrast between the blues, greens, and coral colors! I added Stickles to the greenery for a more luminescent look!

I used the Hey Honeycomb Basics cut from Melon Berry cardstock with white embossing powder using the new Hey Honeycomb Summer Sentiments Stamp Set. I love all of the cute seasonal sentiments that are included in the set, along with the essentials to let the recipient know to "peel open and stick".

As promised, you can see the beautiful Making Waves suite of products a little bit better on this card AND I made the card with the honeycomb already incorporated so you can see another variety in the tricolor tropics assortment. I created this panel exactly like I did for the first card, but this time I added green, which is included in the paint set I linked earlier.

This is a 5 by 7 card so you can see how large the beautiful waves are, BUT you could definitelyl cut the top portion of the waves and use it on A2 cards as well. There is a perfect break in the design that would allow you to do this very easily. I love this pearlescent paint for underwater/sea themed cards and with the addition of the Stickles, it looks so pretty in the light.

The fish was cut from Harvest Gold cardstock, including the fins, but I added heavy handed ink to give it dimension. The honeycomb ball is secured with the adhesive tab that it comes equipped with, and some additional liquid glue for an added measure of security.

I kept this card quite simple so you could really see the waves, but I did add two sentiment from the Laid Back Basics Stamp Set which I just love! 

Everything will be available for purchase tomorrow at 10 am EDT. You can find the entire new collection HERE; links will be live tomorrow! Don't forget to head to other designers' blogs to see the cute projects they've made and leave a comment to be eligible to win one of two bundles! Thanks for fluttering by!

Caly Person

Dana Kirby

Dawn McVey

Kelly Lunceford {you are here}

Laura Bassen

Laurie Willison

Lea Lawson

Melissa Phillips

Wanda Guess