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!