Papertrey Ink March Release Countdown Day 1

It's day 1 of the March release countdown for Papertrey Ink and today I'm sharing two cards chock full of springtime cheer! We've had record-breaking warm weather this week and the birds are chirping, the daffodils are blooming, the forsythia bushes are bursting, and the trees are blossoming! You might just say "Spring has sprung"!

My first card for today features the lovely new Simply Birds Die paired with the new Praying for You Sentiments II Stamp Set. This new die set features two bird figurines in different sizes and an assortment of beautiful flowers and foliage. 

To begin my card, I die cut all of the pieces included in the Simply Birds Die a few times from white cardstock. I colored everything with blender brushes and dye inks and then gave them a few spritzes of fossilized amber distress oxide spray. While those were drying, I got to work on the background.

I used the Elegant Script Hot Foil Plate with silver foil on Vintage Cream cardstock. Once that was done, I cut it using the largest die included in the Love to Layer: Torn Edges Die making sure to position the script foiling going the correct direction. I added some antique gold distress oxide ink around the edges to give it a vintage, worn feel.

Next, I created a frame by nesting the two dies included in the new Reflections Die coming out with this release. We won't be featuring it for a few days, so consider this a sneak peek! ha ha! I added the same ink around the edges and the inside of the frame and then adhered it to the foiled panel using foam squares. I gave it a spritz of Speckled Egg Distress Oxide spray for added vintage charm.

I nestled the birds, flowers, and foliage inside the frame using both liquid glue and foam squares until I was satisfied with the arrangement. I stamped the sentiment in black and then cut it out using the coordinating die. I have used this sentiment set quite a bit for this release and I know it will be a tried and true favorite!

For the card base, I created a 5" by 7" card from Vintage Cream cardstock. I used the In Frames: Big and Tall Rectangles Die for the outer frame that is cut from Stormy Sea cardstock. I layered it on the card base using foam squares and then added the entire focal panel using additional foam squares! A bit of glitter and sequins finish off this card!

My next card uses the new Spring Wagon Stamp/Die set! This is a whimsical set featuring a wagon, larger-than-life cracked egg, and an assortment of blooms and mushrooms! It also includes a few different springtime sentiments that fit nicely onto two different sign options to decorate the wagon.

This card also features the new This is Big Sentiments: Spring Stamp/Die set and a new stencil collection called Stems and Blooms! I have used it quite a bit and it has instantly become a must-have in my opinion! I used it on the mat behind the focal image to give a hint of added color and pattern. Some of the other cards I've made for the release feature it more heavily, so stay tuned! 

This is another 5" by 7" card using the same frame set that I used on the previous card, but this time I used some gingham pattern paper for the outer frame.

I heat embossed the accent portion of the sentiment in white on Berry Sorbet cardstock and then added it to the bottom using foam squares. 

Join me tomorrow for even more springtime inspiration! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

The Greetery {Spring Jardin Collection Release Day}

Hello friends! It's release day for the gorgeous new Spring Jardin Collection from The Greetery! I mentioned in my post for day one that I wanted to create some projects that were more unexpected using the Tangled Tulips suite of products, but I'm back today with a fresh project using it in the "intended" way! ha ha! 

To begin my card, I cut the frame from white cardstock using the Capsule Fixed Borders Large Die and then used the Tangled Tulips Stamp + Stencil set to add the design. Once the stamping/stenciling was done, I embossed it using the Tangled Tulips Embossing Folder. 

Once that was done, I got to work on the clusters of tulips. I die cut everything twice using the Tangled Tulips Detail Die from white cardstock and then colored the pieces using dye inks and blender brushes. I added some colored pencil details to the clusters and to the frame.

I used the Capsule Basics Die for the middle section and the outer background. I cut the middle section from white woodgrain cardstock and the outer portion using Lilac Grace cardstock. I also created a white card base using the same die collection. The  middle section also features a border that was cut using the Capsule Filigree Borders Die from Antique Gold cardstock.

I layered everything on the Lilac panel using foam squares for dimension. 

The sentiment, which is from the Tangled Tulips Stamp Set, is heat embossed in gold onto Raspberry Fizz cardstock and cut using the banner die included in the Tangled Tulips Die.

I added a generous sprinkling of glitter for sparkle and shine! I was happy to use this set in the prescribed way, but I did have SO much fun during the coundown showing how it could be used in other ways! Everything will be available for purchase TODAY beginning at 10 am ET! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Project Inspiration {Wishing You an Easter Filled with His Love}

Hello and welcome! It's my turn for the Project Inspiration feature for Papertrey Ink and today I'll be sharing how I created this card in 7 steps! I loved the color combination from one of my cards I created last week, so I tried it again on this card and I'm still loving it just as much!

I'll share tips along the way and explain my process!

There are actually 7 steps, but only six fit nicely in the grid, but I'll share all of them below! ha ha!

Step 1: Cut an A2 panel of white cardstock and then add the stenciling using the In the Meadow Stencil Collection. Once the stenciling is done, add some brown ink splatter to the panel. I trimmed down the panel to 4 by 5 1/4 inches and set it aside.

Step 2: Add the mat that is cut from white cardstock using the Love to Layer: Garnished Edges Die. Secure it to the background panel with foam squares. 

Step 3: Cut the egg from white cardstock using the Egg Hunt Die. I used Aqua Mist ink and then used the Egg Hunt Stencil Collection to add the strips with the same ink. Add ink splatter and brown ink splatter for a speckled look.

Step 4: Cut and color the leaves and flowers using the Into the Blooms: Wild Wood Die. For the smallest flowers, add ink to a piece of white cardstock and then cut them. 

Step 5: Cut the pieces for the bow from white cardstock using the Wrap-it Ribbons Die. Color it using dye ink and blender brushes. Assemble with foam squares and liquid glue and attach to the top of the egg.

Step 6: Heat emboss the Sentiment in gold onto a strip of vellum. Wrap it around the card front and secure it to the back using clear tape.

Step 7: Add glitter and sequins and attach the panel to a top-folding A2 card base using foam squares.

I like to use both liquid glue and foam squares to assemble the flowers for added realism. The smallest flowers are shaped using a foam mat and the smallest end of a stylus tool. I like to use a fine tip 2-way glue pen to add the centers of the small flowers.

Since I used Aqua Mist ink on some of the leaves on the stenciled panel, I also added Aqua centers to the larger flowers. I have quite the collection of Easter cards now, but there are still a few new products I've purchased that I haven't had a chance to use yet. Hopefully I'll get a chance to use them soon since Easter is on its way! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

The Greetery {Spring Jardin Collection Day 2}

Hello and welcome back for day 2 of full reveals for the Spring Jardin Collection from The Greetery! I'm so excited for this beautiful new release and I have quite a bit to share today, but first, you'll want to head to The Greetery Blog for the official "meet and greet" and as always, 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!

My first project for today is similar to one I created for the last release, but this time, I created little baskets rather than pouches! I love how these turned out and I can't wait to make a few more to add gifts and treats for Easter! You can see the pouches HERE and read about how I created them. I will explain the differences between the two, but I mostly want to focus on the new products I used on these!

Each of the baskets feature the beautiful new dies included in the Golden Egg Suite of products! I used the medium-sized egg die for these baskets along with the new filigree borders for the eggs! I cut the three eggs I used for the baskets from white cardstock and then I used blender brushes and dye ink, along with some ink splatter. I cut the filigree borders from gold cardstock and attached them with liquid glue.

These two baskets feature the frames that I showed yesterday on my windmill scene card. I had one leftover and decided to cut it to use on these two baskets. The other basket with the chocolate bunny  just has a solid frame with the Tangled Tulips embossing.

Each basket features one of the new Simple Easter Mini Sentiments heat embossed in gold along with the new Bigger Botanicals dies. I haven't used them all, but I've had fun with the ones I have used! I'll be sharing a few more ways to use those today as well.

This photo shows the basket upright; they flare out a bit because the handle stretches it out, but if you use a shorter handle, it might stay closed tighter. I actually like how it flares out because it looks more like a basket and I plan on adding treats and gifts in a cello bag to put inside.

This one features the new Chocolate Bunnies Die. This die has all of the pieces you need to create this bunny AND it has two so you can have the bunny face one direction or the other! I have another project showing the one facing the other direction so you can see.

One of my favorite things when I was a little girl was the beautiful and magical sugar eggs that people would have as part of their Easter decor. This card was made specifically with that in mind and I LOVE that all of the dies included in the Golden Egg Die make it possible to recreate that look! I chose to create a shaped card to really focus on that idea!

This Choclate Bunny is facing the other direction, but is identical to the other! Having both dies would also be handy if you're creating a tag or something so you could have it on both sides, or picks for cupcakes, etc. This little bunny is hiding in a nest of Tangled Tulips that were showcased yesterday!

I added glitter, pearls, and gold details {paper and embossing} to bring in the elegance of the sugar eggs. The sentiment is from the Tangled Tulips Stamp Set and is heat embossed in gold and then cut using the Tangled Tulips Die.

This was such a fun card to make and I can't wait to make more using different combinations of flowers, etc.

My last project for today using the Golden Egg suite of products is a 5 by 7 card featuring the Golden Egg Stencil collection! I'm obsessed with the beautiful results and it has an empty space for the largest egg included in the die set.

I used the color combination that was suggested on the back of the stencil package because it's so beautiful and not one I would have used on my own necessarily. 

I tucked a few of the new Bigger Botanicals behind the bow and another banner sentiment stamped using the Tangled Tulips Stamp Set. 

I'm switching gears from Easter to share a project using a few more of the Bigger Botanicals! I love this larger sentiment included in the Simple Spring Sentiments Stamp Set. I think this card could work well for all kinds of celebrations; new home, baby, new job, retirement, etc!

I made quite a few of these borders and I just love how it looks with the botanicals!

I used wood veneer cardstock for the sentiment and the card base. 

My final card for today is probably one of my favorites! It features the DARLING new Silly Goose suite of products! I was lamenting that I wanted to create with the goose theme, but didn't have anything in my stash! Cue this new collection! Yay! My wish came true and now I want to make all the geese things! I grew up when geese donned many a home, including my own childhood home, so it brings with it tenderness and nostalgia!

I used quite a few different products to bring this one to life! To begin, I created the frame with the Capsule Fixed Borders Large Die cut from a pretty blue cardstock. I embossed it with the new Tangled Tulips Embossing Folder and then rubbed a white pigment ink pad over the top. 

Next, I layered it onto the background that was cut using the Capsule Basics Die from woodgrain cardstock. I also used the Capsule Basics Embossing Folder and then layered the frame over the top. I wanted to add even more detail so I cut the smaller frame using the Capsule Fixed Borders Small Die from white cardstock and then stamped it using the Capsule Collection Valentine Border Stamp Set. This particular look goes perfectly with the geese theme from yesteryear and it makes my heart happy!

Up next is the thin embossed frame; this was created using the Sweetest Frames Capsule Edition Die and the Sweetest Frames Capsule Edition Stamp Set with gold embossing powder. I simply glued it over the other blue frame with liquid glue.

The mat for the cutie-patootie goose was cut from gingham cardstock with some hot foiling using the Capsule Borders 1 Hot Foil and champagne foil.

Once that was done, it was time to get started on the goose! There are a BUNCH of different options to create all kinds of different geese; I chose to use one with a bow around her neck and her cute wellies!

I'm planning on using this as a baby card, so I chose to use the "Mother Goose & Co. sentiment from the Silly Goose Sentiments Stamp Set. I added a few Bigger Botanicals here and there to finish off the card! This is my last project for today, but make sure to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to be one of the big winners! Thanks for fluttering by!

Caly Person

Dana Kirby

Kelly Lunceford {you are here}

Laura Bassen

Laurie Willison

Lea Lawson

Melissa Phillips

Wanda Guess