The Greetery {District Twelve 25} Novelties & Nativities

Hello friends! I'm so happy to be here today sharing some fun and festive products from The Greetery! This week's suite is called Novelties & Nativities from the District Twelve 25 Collection! I had so much fun working up these fun new Market Tote projects using both the larger and mini size; they are perfect for holiday treats, gift cards, and more! Make sure to head to The Greetery Blog for the official "meet and greet" for each of today's featured products, and as always, leave a comment here, and on each of the other designers' blogs for a chance to win one of two product bundles!

This picture shows the comparison between the mini and regular size Market Tote. The sentiments on the two larger ones are from the Simle Holiday Sentiments Stamp Set and then cut with the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Labels Die so that gives you an idea of the scale and size of these totes.

These are by far the easiest 3D projects I have put together; they come together in a snap and look so cute once they're all finished! The larger Market Tote includes dies to add the stitched details and the little oval portions underneath the bows.

The mini version has the same stitched detail dies, but not the little oval portions. It's not hard to add these details; simply place the die over the areas you want to add detail and secure the die with low-tack or washi tape and run it back through your die cut machine. So quick and easy, but makes such a sweet difference in the finished look!

I made 4 of the larger size using a simple color combination; I always like picking a combo and then working within it for quick work; it takes away the second-guessing! My color scheme is Pinefeather, Pure Poppy, Lovely Lady, and Stormy Sea. I mentioned in my post last week that I had made a few swags using the Bow-tique Holiday Stamp Set but didn't get a chance to use them. I thought they looked so cute draped across the totes, so that was the springboard for this project. The stitching details made me think of Noel Needleworks, so I made a few quilt blocks using the Quilt Block Builder Stamp Set to accent the totes. 

The ones that say something about treats, will be filled with my homemade caramels and the ones that talk about "Homemade" will most likely get filled with some handmade handwarmers like I made last year, which you can see in the photo below and can be found at the bottom of THIS post.

I added some peppermints to the centers of the bows using the Mint and Berry Bits and then secured them with little pieces of foam tape.

I heat embossed each of the sentiments in gold for a bit of sophistication and shine!

You can see the cutout details under the handles on this one!

I had a bunch of these little embossed quilt squares from my Cozy card from THIS post, so I used them on these smaller version with some sprigs included in the Berry Bouquet Builder Die and then a tag from the Teeny Tags Stamp Set. I had so much fun creating these and know this is just the beginning!

My next project features the new Capsule Nativity Die and I just love it! I always appreciate products that depict the Savior for Christmas, since HE IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!  

I stepped out of my normal color comfort zone and tried something a bit different. I mentioned in last week's post that I'm obsessed with the gold pigment ink over embossing, so this time I tried it over the navy and teal and I'm just as much in love!

This card also features a Teeny Tag; Jesus is a gift to each one of us! And then the sentiment at the bottom is from the new Laid Back Holiday Stamp/Die set.

I added some embossed details to the top and bottom of the scene by embossing antique gold cardstock with the Capsule Quilt Shop Die and Capsule Quilt Shop Embossing Folder.

Everything will be available for purchase tomorrow at 10 am EDT! Don't forget to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs for a chance to be eligible to win one of two product 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

 

Papertrey Ink October Release Countdown Day 4

Hello and welcome to the 4th and final day of the Papertrey Ink October release countdown! It's been such a fun week and I hope you've enjoyed all of the holiday and Christmas inspiration! I think we may have saved the best for last; introducing the adorable new Build-a-Snowman Die! I had so much fun creating with this darling new set, and the best part? It's perfect all winter long; no need to put it away after Christmas!

To begin this card, I cut an A2 panel of Pale Peony Cardstock and added the stenciling using the Simple Stitch Crochet Stencil-Small with the same color ink. Once that was done, I splattered some white gouache over the top for a snowy effect. 

Next, I cut the frame using the Cover Plate: Let it Snow Die; I simply used a sharp pair of scissors to remove the "Let it Snow" portion. I attached it over the stenciled panel using strips of foam tape on the edges and foam squares on the larger areas.

I cut a mat from Coastal Blue cardstock using the Love to Layer: Whimsy Die and adhered it with foam squares in the middle of the background. Next, I got to work on the snowwoman. I cut all of the pieces from white cardstock using the new Build-a-Snowman Die and then added the color with blender brushes and dye ink. The only exception is the branch arms...they are colored with Walnut Stain Distress Oxide ink.

I glued everything together with liquid glue and foam squares and then mounted it onto the mat with additional foam squares. Next, I heat embossed the sentiment, which is from the Just Sentiments: Winter Wonderland Mini Stamp Set, onto a strip of Berry Sorbet cardstock with white powder. I layered it over the bottom of the snowwoman and then tucked the greenery here and there. I used the new Build-a-Bell and Light It Up Die for the greenery. I added some Rainbow Gems to the flower on her earmuffs and on the snowflakes. The finishing touches are Glossy Accents on the carrot nose and Crystal Stickles on the berries, scarf, and coat trim.

My next card also uses the Build-a-Snowman Die, but this time I used the larger size included in the set. You can see how nicely it fills an A2 card! My colors are from this month's color challenge, so I hope you'll join in on the fun! I would have never made this card if it wasn't for the challenge, but I have to admit, I absolutely adore how it came out! You don't generally think of warm tones for snowmen, but I just love how cozy it looks!

I cut the snowman from white and then cut the hat from Honey Nut cardstock, the coat from Ripe Avocado, and the scarf from Americana. The trim on the coat is cut using the Ripe Avocado Bitty Dot pattern paper and I popped it up with a strip of foam tape. I also added a tiny button from my stash to the pompom on the hat for additional rustic charm. I always find it helpful to find the proper placement for face details BEFORE I get going with the glue. There's nothing worse than working hard on all of the other details and then hate how the face comes out! I'm extremely picky about where eyes should be placed for maximum cuteness. ha ha! I covered the face up with a sticky note and then splattered some white gouache over the top for a snowy look. The eyes and carrot nose, along with the tiny holly berries got a dab of glossy accents for added detail.

The background is created by foiling a 4 by 5 1/4 piece of Honey Nut cardstock with the Fresh Greens Hot Foil Plate with champagne foil. I adhered it to an A2 panel of Shimmer Copper cardstock using foam squares. 

The mat is cut with the new Love to Layer: Fancy That Die from Ripe Avocado Leaves pattern paper; I actually cut it again from regular Ripe Avocado cardstock and glued them together for a sturdy piece. I added some Ripe Avocado ink around the edges and then adhered the snowman with foam squares.

I had some foliage left over from various projects this week, so I added it at the bottom with foam squares and liquid glue. The sentiment, which is also from the Just Sentiments: Winter Wonderland Mini Stamp Set, is heat embossed in gold onto the shimmer copper cardstock.

My final card for today, and for the release, uses the new All About Christmas Stamp/Die set that was showcased on day 1. I was afraid it wasn't going to get used, so I made this card, but in the end, I used it on day 2! ha ha! So, here is some additional inspiration with this bold set.

This is a 5 by 7 card, which I love so I add a large sentiment like this, PLUS, quite a bit of greenery! To begin, I heat embossed the sentiment in gold onto a piece of Pinefeather cardstock and then cut it with the coordinating die. I mounted it to the largest mat included in the Love to Layer: Fancy That Die cut from Stormy Sea cardstock. I added some Fresh Snow ink around the edges for a frosty look.

I cut the background using the In Frames: Big & Tall Rectangles Die from Pinefeather cardstock and mounted it to a 5" by 7" panel of Pure Popppy cardstock using liquid glue for the frame and foam squares for the middle. I added the sentiment piece with additional foam squares.

The greenery is from my favorite Into the Blooms: Christmas Sprigs Die and I tucked it here and there around the sentiment.

I covered up the majority of the sentiment with a sticky note and then added white gouache splatter. Glitter finishes off the card with sparkle and shine! Thanks for fluttering by!

P. S. Everything will be available for purchase tomorrow at noon EDT! 

 

Papertrey Ink October Release Day 3

Welcome back for day 3 of the Papertrey Ink October release countdown! My first card for today features the adorable new Let Your Heart Sing Stamp/Die set. This set allows you to create a choir of angels with different hairstyles and accessories to decorate to your heart's content!

To begin this card, I got to work on the trio of singers using the Let Your Heart Sing Stamp/Die set. I cut everything from white, with the exception of the middle girl's wings; I cut those from Antique Gold cardstock. I stamped everything choosing a simple color palette that works well together. It was easy to keep the stamps in my MISTI and just changed colors for each girl as I went along.

The background is hot foiled using the Silent Night Hot Foil Plate on a panel of Sweet Blush cardstock. I trimmed it down to an A2 size and then added a strip of vellum around the middle from top to bottom so I could layer the glittery Stained Glass Window Die over the top. I cut it once from a champagne colored glitter cardstock and then again from Autumn Rose and glued them together and then directly onto the vellum.

From there I was able to add the trio of singers using foam squares. The sentiment, which is from the Deerest Blessings Stamp Set, is heat embossed in gold onto a strip of Autumn Rose cardstock and layered over the girls' choir robes. This particular stamp set comes with a few different cute sentiments, but since I used the foiled background, the lyrics from Silent Night worked best! ha ha!

The flowers and foliage are cut using the new Build-a-Bell Die that was featured on day 1. I colored them using the same color palette as the rest of the details and added them with foam squares. I mounted the entire background onto a slightly larger panel than A2 and then added it to a top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue.

My next card features the new Reflections: 1 Peter Stamp/Die set. I didn't want to make a Christmas card necessarily, but I did use the beautiful foliage from the Into the Blooms: Wagon Wheel Die for a wintery feeling! I also added in a few flowers from the Into the Blooms: Mixed Bouquet Die for added detail.

To begin, I foiled a panel of Enchanted Evening cardstock using the Fanciful Snowflake Background Hot Foil Plate with silver foil. I trimmed it down to measure 4 by 5 1/4 inches and blended some Enchanted Evening ink around the corners with a blender brush. 

Next, I cut the mat using the new Reflections: 1 Peter Die from Coastal Blue cardstock and then layered the embossed scripture over the top using foam squares. I placed it on the background and then got to work on the foliage. I cut it from white and then blended the ink and spritzed them with Hickory Smoke Distress Spritz.

I arranged them around the scripture using liquid glue and foam squares. I finished it off with a trio of sparkling clear sequins. The background is mounted onto an A2 panel of Coastal Blue cardstock using foam squares and then added to a top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue. 

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

 

Project Inspiration {Sweater Weather}

Hello friends! It's my turn for this weekend's Project Inspiration feature for Papertrey Ink! I always love this feature because it allows me to use whatever is speaking to me at the moment! 

Most often when I start a card design, I don’t always have a specific sentiment in mind. This card idea was completely the opposite; I have been wanting to use this cute sentiment and decided to create a card inspired by it. You could definitely switch up the colors and make it a winter card if you’ve already moved on from autumn!

I've also been itching to make an autumn card with these colors; so often I get trapped in the orange/yellow color palette, so this was a fun alternative and I just love how it turned out!

This card comes together in six steps and I will walk you through the process with detailed photos and instructions!

Step 1: Prepare a 5“ x 7“  Vintage Cream card base. Adhere the frame cut from Scarlet Jewel card stock, which is from the In Frames: Big & Tall Rectangles Die, using foam squares.

Step 2: stencil the crochet pattern using the Simple Stitch Crochet-Large Stencil Collection onto a die cut panel of Autumn Rose cardstock using Scarlet Jewel ink. Glue it to the card base using liquid glue.

Step 3: cut the hat and all of the accent pieces using the Build-a-Hat Die. Add ink blending as well as the crochet pattern using the Simple Stitch Crochet-Small Stencil Collection to the top of the hat. Assemble the hat using foam squares and liquid glue. Adhere it to the card front using foam squares for dimension.

Step 4: Heat emboss the sentiment, which is from the Just Sentiments: Happy Fall Mini Stamp Set and cut it out using the Hold That Thought Die. Add it to the card front with foam squares.

Step 5: cut and color all of the leaves using the Christmas Sprigs Die. Spritz them with Hickory Smoke Distress Spritz and allow them to dry. Arrange them around the hat using foam squares and liquid glue.

Step 6: add glitter to the foliage and sequins to the dot details on the hat. 

I had so much fun blending colors on all of the leaves; one of my favorite color combinations is the large leaf on the left; Autumn Rose, Royal Velvet and a touch of Canyon Clay on the tips. I also really love the cool tones of the Stormy Sea/Ocean Tides leaf as well! 

The hat is cut from Sweet Blush cardstock and then the pieces are blended with Autumn Rose, including the cute little zig-zag piece. I just gave it a lot of ink to completely cover it. The pompom is cut from Vintage Cream cardstock with Antique Linen Distress Oxide ink to give it some depth. 

I had so much fun creating this card! I've been enjoying all of the turning leaves on my walk each morning, so it was fun to create my own! Thanks for fluttering by!