Adventure Awaits {Baby}

Hello and welcome! I'm sharing some fun non-traditional baby ideas using lots of different travel themed products from over the years. This is a "for me" post so I don't forget some of the ideas, but hopefully it will give you some inspiration as well. My friend's daughter had her first baby, and my friend's first grandbaby, so I wanted to get a gift put together. I have really been enjoying packaging up baby gifts in suitcases, but I haven't done a boy gift before, so this one was really fun! When I went shopping for some outfits, I came across some airplane themed items, so that made it even more fun!

For the card, I used the Going Places stamp set and the coordinating Going Places Die along with some older, but unfortunately retired, stamps and dies. I asked Julie if she would consider creating a baby version of the Going Places stamp set, so that might be fun to see come about.  I told her how much fun I've been having packaging up baby gifts in suitcases and how much fun that would be to have!

A package of diapers would ruin the aesthetic of my gift, so instead, I decided to make the Vintage Travel Suitcase Die to add a gift card to the grocery store so the new mom could get diapers and wipes, or anything she needs, really! The sentiment on the tag is from the Baby Elephant Stamp Set, which is one of my favorite baby sentiments. I added some images from the Going Places stamp set and the luggage tag itself is from the Going Places die (linked earlier). The heart was leftover from the 3-D plane from the retired Valentine's Day Love You to Pieces collection from Papertrey Ink.

I also made a few other little suitcases (not knowing exactly how I would use them) from the Holiday Hatchback: Luggage Die. I decided to just to add them to the front of the larger suitcase.

The plane and clouds on the card are also from the retired Love You to Pieces stamp/die set and the photo corners are from the retired Fairytale Christmas stamp set.

The finishing touch is a plane that I added to a Tim Holtz tag using foam squares and liquid glue. I will use this tag to tie around the bow and cellophane wrap to put it all together. 

I tucked everything into the suitcase...the flap of the suitcase will be up when the gift is wrapped in cellophane. You can see one of the inspiration outfits tucked on the right.

I hope the new mom enjoys her gift! I had so much fun putting it together! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Project Inspiration {More Pumpkin Spice}

It's my turn for another Project Inspiration feature for the Papertrey Ink newsletter! I'm currently obsessed with all things autumn as the leaves are starting to change colors. We took a drive up the canyon to see the gorgeous display of leaves and I can't wait for them to change down in the lower elevations as well!

To begin, I used the gorgeous Fall Harvest Hot Foil Plate (yes, I can't seem to stop) on Sweet Blush cardstock with gold foil. I trimmed it down slightly and then glued it to a top-folding A2 Vintage Cream card base.

I die cut the mug twice; once from Vintage Cream cardstock and once from plaid pattern paper using The Mug Die. I trimmed the handle off the plaid mug and then glued them together using liquid glue. I used a blender brush to add some Classic Kraft ink around the edges. The sentiment was stamped on one of the tag included in the Just Tags Die. It is cut from Fine Linen cardstock and then stamped in Dark Chocolate ink. I slid it down inside the slit in the mug and secured it to the back using clear tape. I DID need to cut the curved edges off the side so it would fit, but that doesn't show.

The next step is to add the cute pumpkin and label. The pumpkin is from the Bountiful Cornucopia Die and the label is another one included in the Just Tags set....I find myself reaching for these cute little dies often, especially for sentiments.

Step 4: Add some foliage from the Into the Blooms: Acorn Die to the side of the mug. 

Step 5: Add the berries to either side of the mug.

Step 6: Add a few stamped images from the Measured in Abundance stamp set: the leaf next to the pumpkin and the Spanish Moss "nest" under the mug.

Finally, add some glitter and Shimmer Spray if you'd like!

I know this card is similar to the one I made HERE, but it's just such a fun theme! 

I know the crafting world has moved on to Christmas, but I'm still loving autumn, so hopefully you do, too! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Fall Leaves and Pumpkins Please

Football games for my boys have taken the place of card making on World Card Making Day for many years, but I decided to sit down yesterday and make a few cards instead! I'm still patiently waiting for it to FEEL like fall and LOOK like fall, so while I'm waiting, I will create my own fall! ha ha! I did take a drive up the canyon last weekend so I could actually see the fall foliage in the higher elevations, which was great!

I made two cards using almost identical elements, but switched up the layout and the accent sentiment.

For both cards, I cut panels of Autumn Rose cardstock and stamped them with Autumn Rose ink and the Plaid Background Stamp from Taylored Expressions. I bought it when it was first released, but this is the first time it has gotten inky! I added some Autumn Rose ink around the edges of both panels using a blender brush.

Next, I die cut the FALL word twice for each card using the Larger than Life: Fall Die from Vintage Cream cardstock. I glued two together using liquid glue and then added some Autumn Rose ink splatter.

I temporarily placed the FALL word and then stamped the accent sentiments using Fresh Snow ink.  Once that was stamped, I was able to add the FALL word using strips of foam tape for dimension.

This particular accent sentiment fits perfectly in the space between the F and the loop from the L.

Next, I die cut foliage from the Into the Blooms: Christmas Sprigs die collection and then inked them up with Spring Moss, Ripe Avocado, Honey Nut, Autumn Rose, and Classic Kraft ink. I also die cut some mushrooms using the Into the Blooms: Mushrooms Die and colored them with Pale Peony and Classic Kraft ink.

I perused my Pinterest Card Inspiration board and this card was the result of that inspiration. This particular card also uses a leftover pumpkin from one of my August release projects and is from the Measured in Abundance Stamp Set to tie in the "pumpkins" portion of the sentiment! ha ha! I might be more of a gourd, now that I'm giving it more attentions, but oh well! I added some shimmer spray and glitter to each card for some sparkle and shine!

Thanks for fluttering by!

 

The Greetery {Fireside Holiday Collection} Day 2

Hello and welcome to day 2 of full reveals for the Fireside Holiday Collection from The Greetery! I am so excited to be here with you sharing some projects using some absolutely phenomenal new products! I have A LOT to share, but first, make sure to leave a comment here and on each designers' blog for a chance to win one of two $50 gift certificates to the shop. Also, you'll want to head to The Greetery Blog for the official "meet and greet" for each of today's featured products!

I'm positively giddy about the new Arch Box Large and Arch Box Small Dies! I'm showing the large box with this project, but I'll be showing a project with the small box a little bit later on this month! One of the things I like most about this particular box is that is is a nice size to fit treats or a small gift! 

This project also features the new North Pole Post, the Post Box Details Die AND the darling new Fancy Feet die....everything you need to create this adorable postal themed box!  Of course, you know me, I pulled in some previously released favorites to really gussy up this festive box!

Before I began any of today's projects, I got to work making all kinds of details I knew I would want to dress up my creations! First, I die cut a BUNCH of foliage and flowers from the Winter Medley Die. If you've been around awhile, then you know that I use this particular set of dies for almost EVERY release! I just can't seem to resist tucking little sprigs of flowers and leaves here and there on my projects to bring them to life! The next step was to create all kinds of festive mail so I used the Sent With Love Die to create colorful envelopes and twine! The next step was to create stacks of packages using the Holiday Hatchback Toppers: Luggage Die and the Gifts Galore Die. Once all of that was done (whew!) it was time to get started!

As I mentioned earlier, this is the large box and  you will need to cut two to assemble the box! Assembly is a BREEZE and these boxes come together so easily. I did use the curve of a quilling tool (or you could simply use a pencil) to "shape" the top so it moves with the curve of the arch. I die cut the Fancy Feet from gold cardstock and attached them with liquid glue. The basic half-circle piece and the rectangle on the front are from the Post Box Details die, but the sentiments are heat embossed and die cut using the North Pole Post stamp/die set! I had fun adorning the box with bits and pieces from my stash of little elements I created first!

My second project is a flat gift card holder using the Post Box Details die and images from the North Pole Post stamp/die set. There is a slit die included in the Post Box Details die collection that is just the right size to fit a gift card. It is actually the die that created the gold bar above the lock, but it is underneath the flap and the gift card is tucked inside.

The gift card holder was created using two die cut Arches. I die cut the slit on the one and then glued them together back to back just around the perimeter so the gift card could slide between the two layers. I gussied up the front using more of the bits and bobs!

I used the Fancy Feet again on this project, but I just needed two and they are just folded in half and secured with glue.

The gift card gets tucked behind the door; this was created using another option included in the Post Box Details die...such a cute detail!

Please note: the POST letters are included in the Post Box Details die as well as MAIL, that I didn't use, but is included.

My next project features the new Dear Santa stamp/die set and pairs so well with the postal themed products that were released earlier this year AND the new North Pole Post stamp/die set.

To begin this card, I used the Air Mail Postal Border Stencils in the traditional red and green Christmas colors....it's a theme for today! ha ha! Once that was done, I used the Postcard Details Pierce Plate vertically because I wanted a top-folding A2 card. I stamped the Dear Santa in black and then added it to the pierced lines using foam squares for dimension.

Next, I added some of the North Pole Post images; the stamp, the green embossed piece and the gold seal/postmark.

I forgot to mention earlier, when I was creating all of the the elements before I began my projects, I also made some pinecones and pine sprigs using the BotaniCuts: Pine Bough Die. I used them to embellish this card.

For those of you who are loving the Flourished series, you're going to love the new Flourished Phrases Merry stamp/stencil/die combo!

I created another airmail border and then used the Flourished Phrases: Merry stamp set to add the "may your Christmas be" and "& Bright". I'm particularly smitten with the font on the "& Bright" because it coordinates with the Merry so well!

If you have used any of the Flourished Phrases before, then you know just how easy they are to use! I did the stenciling and then all of the die cutting and then put everything together!

I always love adding a touch of pink to my holiday projects for a nostalgic feel!

My final two projects for today features the GORGEOUS new Ribbon Frame Die/Stencil and the new Rosemary and Berries die set.

These particular products work so well together and are so easy to use! I die cut both frames from red cardstock and then added the stenciling to create the shadows. The Rosemary and Berries are die cut from white cardstock and then colored using distress oxide inks and some details using colored pencils.

I just couldn't resist using the "Peace "sentiment" that was showcased yesterday from the Scripted Holiday Sentiments stamp/die set! And, that meant I needed to pull out the Peaceful Doves Die and the Peaceful Doves Details stamp set. I showed my daughter this card when I was finished and she mentioned that the doves with the ribbons reminds her of Cinderella! That's always what I think of when I see vintage cards with birds pulling the ribbons! One of my very favorite details in vintage pieces!

I used the Press N' Seal technique for both of these cards; I simply laid the ribbon frame and the rosemary out exactly where I wanted it and then added the Press N' Seal over the top, gently removed it, added liquid glue to the back and then carefully glued it back down. Once the glue was tacky enough, I was able to lift the Press N' Seal off. I added the sprigs of flowers and doves once that was done. 

For the sentiments on both cards, I simply laid everything out and then stamped the sentiments.

I love the vintage feeling of the Ribbon Frame, but I also have some other ideas with this frame I can't wait to try, so stay tuned!

Well friends, this concludes my post for day 2 and everything will be available for purchase beginning tomorrow at 10 am EDT. Don't forget to head to the other designers' blogs! Thanks for fluttering by!

Angelica

Dana

Dawn

Kelly (you are here)

Laura

Laurie

Melissa

Wanda