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

 

The Greetery {Fireside Holiday Collection} Day 1

Hello and welcome, friends! It's the most wonderful time of the year! I'm so excited to be hear today as we introduce the AMAZING and beautiful new Fireside Collection from The Greetery! I have been thoroughly enjoying myself as I have been creating holiday projects to share with you today! As always, you'll want to make sure to head to  The Greetery Blog for the official "meet and greet" for the new products! Also, make sure to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to win one of two $50 gift certificates to the shop!

The first main product that is being showcased on these three cards is the new Have a Spine die collection that allows you to create book covers with ease! I couldn't stop with just one, so I made three book cards and each one also uses new products I'm excited to share with you!

My first card features the new Fireside Die Collection and the Hung with Care die collection in addition to the new Bookish Frames stamp set. I'm particularly fond of the new Bookish Frames stamp set because it includes sentiments from The Night Before Christmas! My sweet sister gifted my family a GORGEOUS pop-up book that we love looking at each year. When we pull it out again this year, I can't wait to use it as inspiration for even more book-themed Christmas cards!

I chose to use gold paper for the pages for a luxe look and a few other gold accents. There are a lot of fun additional accessories that you can add to the fireplace!

My second book card uses the new The Christmas Story stamp/die set paired with the older Christmas Time in the Country Die to create the cute stable/manger elements.

This card also features the smaller frame included in the Bookish Frames stamp/die set.

For my third book-themed card, I chose to use the beautiful new Scripted Holiday Sentiments stamp/die set.

I just adore these beautiful sentiments that allow you to create stylish Christmas cards! You can see just how beautiful the largest frame is that is included in the Bookish Frames stamp set.

I created a tone-on-tone look for the spine on this one; it says "from our home to yours"!

My next card features the beautiful new Winter Crest stamp/stencil combo, plus die! There is also a separate die for the frame, but I just used the stamp and not the die, but I'm sure some of the other designers used it on their projects.

My color combo was a happy accident; I ran upstairs to switch the laundry during my crafty session and I didn't get the ink off my fingers when I touched the CLEAN, WHITE laundry (eek!) so I quickly needed to wash my hands and the soap bottle in my adjoining bathroom was the perfect color inspiration! Needless to say, the laundry didn't get switched, but rather washed again to get the inky residue washed off! ha ha! Anyway, it was a happy accident which led to inspiration for this card! 

The base cardstock color is Lagoon from Fun Stampers Journey and I inked it up with SU! Not Quite Navy ink.

I die cut the entire focal piece from white cardstock, stamped the foliage and then stenciled the berries. I stamped the frame as well and then used the stencils to add shading to the inside of the frame.

The die set includes the banner and the NOEL and then stamped them with the Winter Crest stamp set.

I added some details to the foliage and berries using colored pencils.

Christmas cards just beckon for glitter, so I added some to the berries and leaves. 

If you know me, then you know I just adore using the Winter Medley die to create flower clusters to tuck here and there on my cards. I'm warning you now, my die got a major workout for this release! ha ha!

My final card for today features the cute new Warm and Cozy die and the Warm and Cozy stamp set.

For this card, I die cut the Bookish Frame using the die so it had more depth and dimension. I had so much fun creating this  peaceful scene.

This cute chair would be perfect next to the  Fireside fireplace die set and I'm sure a few designers probably did just that!

I wanted to create additional texture that you might find in a textile, so I used the Pierced Plaid Pierce Plate for the background. I couldn't resist adding the cute little cat to the rug!

There are some fun sentiments that accent this cute Warm and Cozy chair, but I used the new Scripted Holiday Sentiments for my peaceful card! 

Please join me again tomorrow for day 2 of full reveals! Thanks for fluttering by!

P.S. Don't forget to visit the other designers' blogs to see their beautiful inspiration!

Angelica

Dana

Dawn

Kelly (you are here)

Laura

Laurie

Melissa

Wanda