Papertrey Ink October Release Countdown Day 4

The Papertrey Ink October release countdown has flown by and we find ourselves at the 4th and final day! I hope you've enjoyed everything so far! I have two final cards to share with you today to finish off the release! Every once in awhile, there is an opportunity for the design team to create something of our own choice near the end of the release. This is my "free space" project and I've incorporated a few of the new products on this design.

I mentioned yesterday that one of my favorite new die collections is the Serene Evergreens, which I have used again for this card. I have been dying to make a card with bow details and this was my chance; this style of tree just complements the bows so well!

To begin, I foiled two panels of Gray Kraft cardstock (cardstock warehouse) using the Fanciful Snowflakes Hot Foil Plate; this has been a favorite ever since it was released a few years ago and I just love it! I used silver foil and then cut one panel using the largest die included in the Love to Layer: Scalloped Ovals. I layered the oval over the top of the other background trying to match up the design as best as I could. 

I had the middle portion of one of the new In Frames: Rectangles Die on my desk and layered that in the middle of the oval for a backdrop for the top of the tree. I added it using foam squares.

Using the Serene Evergreens Die, I cut the detailed layer three times from white cardstock and the base layer once. I colored the base with Green Parakeet ink and then glued the three detailed layers together with liquid glue. I colored that with Green Parakeet, New Leaf, and Pinefeather ink and then added Pinefeather ink splatter and white acrylic paint splatter.

The bow for the top and the bows on the branches were cut from Sweet Blush cardstock using the Bows Galore Die. Once they were all cut, I added some Scarlet Jewel ink to the middle of each bow. The one at the top is two different layers, so I glued that one together and then added them all to the tree.

I used one of the cute dies included in the Hold That Thought Die collection for the banner portion of the sentiment. I heat embossed the PEACE ON EARTH sentiment in silver on a strip of Sweet Blush cardstock. I trimmed it down and added the same Scarlet Jewel shading as the bows. I added it to the banner using foam squares and attached it to the tree. I had fun embellishing the tree with pearls and gems as well as some Shimmer Spray-Sparkle.

My final card for today and for the release uses the new Winter Iris Stamp/Die set. I stamped the outline images and then colored them with alcohol markers. I cut them out with the coordinating die set.

This stamp set comes with two friendship sentiments, so I took a break from Christmas and added one of the beautiful sentiments.

The elegance of the irises warranted a beautiful background so I chose the Merry Motifs Hot Foil Plate foiled in champagne on Royal Velvet cardstock.

The rectangle is another one of the center portions cut from the new In Frames: Rectangles Die. I love that there is built-in pierced detail so you can use the middle. I added some Royal Velvet ink around the edges and then arranged the flowers and sentiment. I added some white ink splatter since the set is called Winter Iris! ha ha! 

This concludes my post for today and for the release! Everything will be available for purchase tomorrow! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Papertrey Ink October Release Countdown Day 3

 I can't believe it's already day 3 of the Papertrey Ink October release countdown! What's been your favorite so far? For me, it's a toss up between the Serene Evergreens and the Timeless Ornament! That being said, there are some beautiful products been introduced today as well! My first card features the new Into the Blooms: Bold Berries. This is such a wonderful new die set that can be used year-round. I'm already dreaming of juicy blueberries to accent summer cards and projects!

My card for today was inspired by a cute Christmas illustration that featured berries, foliage, and a Christmas gift! To begin, I used the Beautiful Berries Hot Foil Plate on a 4 by 5 1/4 inch of a really light pinky-peachy color I got from Cardstock Warehouse. I used Spellbinders Blush Foil for a tone-on-tone look to frame the accents.

I used the center portion of the mid-size die included in the new In Frames: Rectangles Die collection for the gift. I cut it from Vintage Cream cardstock and then added some antique linen distress oxide ink around the edges. I also added some Pale Peony and vintage photo distress ink splatter lightly over the top. The bow was created using the Bows Galore Die and I cut it from Sweet Blush cardstock and added some shading with Pale Peony ink and a blender brush. I cut strips of cardstock with my paper trimmer to mimic the ribbon wrapped around a present and simply glued them with liquid glue across the rectangle. The bow is added with foam squares.

Once that was done, I got to work on the berries. I cut the actual berries from the same background paper and then the little accent pieces are cut from Sweet Blush. I added shading to the berries using Sweet Blush ink and some shading to the detail pieces using Pale Peony ink. I glued them together and then added some Fossilized Amber Distress Spray. The branches and leaves are cut from white and then colored with Stormy Sea ink and then spritzed with the distress spray. I also used some holly leaves from the Tag Creations: Modern Gift Die; this set has been getting quite the workout as well. It is one of those sets to just keep in reach so you can use it all season long. I colored these leaves with Stormy Sea and Pinefeather ink.

I added the gift right in the center and then simply placed the branches where I wanted them, I didn't even glue them down. I decided to just add the foam squares to the back of the berries and place them down, which in turn, kept the branches in place. I added the leaves and then tucked the holly leaves here and there.

I had a few snowflakes leftover from day 1, so I added those along with the sentiment. It is stamped on one of the darling new diecuts from the Hold That Thought Die in Stormy Sea ink. The sentiment is from the Just Sentiments: Believe mini stamp set. I added some gems and pearls to the snowflakes and some Crystal Stickles to the berries and foliage.

I have two more cards using the Bold Berries, but I'm going to switch gears for a minute to share my card using the new Reflections: John 16 stamp/die set. I always enjoy the Reflections series and this one is such a powerful and beautiful verse. 

Oftentimes I will take my design cues based on what the scripture is saying, and in this case, it talks about the world. I decided to go with that theme for this card. To begin, I used the stencils that are included in the Elegant Notes Stationery Kit. I stenciled the Aqua Mist and Hawaiian Shores ink using the two-step stencil and then used the World Map Stencil Collection with Green Parakeet and New Leaf ink. I cut the panel to measure 4 by 5 1/4 inches and layered it onto a top-folding A2 white card base using foam squares.

There are two beautiful pierced detailed rectangles included in the Reflections: John 16 Die and I chose to use the largest one cut from vellum to anchor the ornament. The ornament is from the new Timeless Ornament Die that was showcased on day 1. I cut it from Hawaiian Shored cardstock and the detailed portion around the middle is cut from Aqua Mist. I haven't hoarded paper scraps like I do with this particular cardstock! ha ha! I added some Hawaiian Shored ink around the ornament and Aqua Mist ink around the edges of the band. 

I added some blue pearls as details to the ornament and then adhered the sentiment over the top using foam squares. This was cut using the Reflections: John 16 Detail Die and then stamped in black.

For the details, I had some holly leaves left over from the last card I will be sharing today. I also had a few poinsettias leftover from my second card I shared on day 1.  The details at the top of the ornament are cut from silver cardstock and the gold star is from the Love to Layer: Christmas Tree. 

I gave the entire thing a spritz of shimmer spray and called it gooe!

My  next card features the new Farmhouse Vase Stamp/Die set paired with the new Into the Blooms: Bold Berries Die. This is a match made in heaven, but both pieces can obviously be used for all kinds of projects on their own.

I also used the new This is Big Sentiments: Silent Night Stamp/Die set as well as both of the new hot foil plates.

I'm looking forward to using this cute vase with all kinds of flowers in the spring and summer.

I added some rock candy glitter to the berries and leaves. It gives them a snowy look, but not as sparkly as regular glitter.

I find it's easiest to just tuck the branches where I want them and then add the berries and leaves later.

My final card for today also uses the new Bold Berries, but this time with some of my other favorite winter foliage dies. I used the pine sprigs and pinecones from the Into the Blooms: Pine Die and the Into the Blooms: Holly Die. Since the Bold Berries are red, I chose to create white berries with the holly berries.

I cut all of the foliage and berries from white cardstock and then colored them with dye inks, with the exception of the branches which are colored with walnut stain distress oxide ink and the shading on the white berries is antique linen distress oxide ink.

I cut the largest circle included in the new Circle It Pierced Die from Vintage Cream cardstock and then used the arc to start adding foliage and berries. I tucked things here and there until I was satisfied with the arrangement. 

For the background, I used the new Holly Berries Stencil Collection that was featured on day 1 on an A2 panel of Vintage Cream cardstock. I used a light hand with Ripe Avocado ink for the leaves and a heavy hand with the stems using the same ink. The berries are Scarlet Jewel ink. 

I layered the focal circle onto the background using foam squares and then got to work on the sentiment. I knew I wanted to use this cute wooden sign die included in the new Hold That Thought Die, so I stamped the sentiment first onto a piece of Vintage Cream cardstock. I placed the die over the top and cut it out. This particular sentiment die has the additional pieces on either side so I colored those with walnut stain distress oxide ink and then glued them on.

I covered up the words using a post-it note and then added some walnut stain ink splatter. I also added a trio of sparkling clear sequins and Rock Candy glitter.

This wraps things up for today, but join me tomorrow for the 4th and final day of the countdown! Thanks for fluttering by!

Papertrey Ink October Release Countdown Day 2

Welcome back for day 2 of the Papertrey Ink October release countdown! I hope you enjoyed yesterday's post and all of the beautiful new products that were featured! My first card for today features and amazing basic die set that will be so useful for all of your cards; it is called Hold That Thought and is perfect for all of your sentiments. 

My card for today was 100 % inspired by the new holiday stationery collection from Rifle Paper Co.! It is so cute and when I saw it, I thought I could recreate the same look with new products along with some older favorites, as well!

To begin, I foiled an A2 Pure Poppy panel using the new Beautiful Berries Hot Foil Plate with champagne foil. I trimmed it down to measure 4 by 5 1/4 inches and set it aside. Next, I cut the middle size included in the North Pole Mail: Postage Stamp Frame Postcard Die from white cardstock and then trimmed a piece of Enchanted Evening cardstock to fit just inside the pierced detail of the postcard. I added some Enchanted Evening ink around the corner of the panel.

I stamped the Santa Claus sentiment, which is from the North Pole Mail Stamp Set, in gold pigment ink as well as the circle "please deliver" sentiment. I cut the envelopes from white and Pure Poppy cardstock using the Build-a-Stocking Die and glued them together with liquid glue. I added some antique linen ink around the edges of  the white envelope and Fresh Snow ink around the edges of the Pure Poppy envelope.  I stamped the North Pole Mail sentiment in Fresh Snow ink and then used the fabulous new Hold That Thought Die to cut it out. Once all of those details were added to the blue panel, I covered the Santa Claus sentiment with a Post-It Note and then added white acrylic paint.

I layered the blue panel onto the postcard using foam squares and then layered that onto the background. 

I'm still completely smitten with the new Nutcracker Magic Stamp Set and thought the greenery images would be perfect to accent this card. I stamped them in vintage photo distress ink and then colored them with alcohol markers.

I added some Ranger Glossy Accents to the berries on the swag image and then added some white gel pen details once they were dry. I had so much fun creating this card!

My second card for today features the amazing new Serene Evergreen Die. I also paired it with the new Silent Night Hot Foil Plate and Frame It: Rectangles die that was featured yesterday and the Hold That Thought Die that's being introduced today. I also used some older favorites to bring this traditional red and green Christmas card to life!

For the background I used the new Silent Night Hot Foil Plate on a 4 by 5 1/4 inch panel of Pure Poppy cardstock using Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil: Red. This particular plate requires the highest heat setting and about 30 seconds to heat. I added it to an A2 Pure Poppy panel using foam squares. I also added the rectangle that was cut using the In Frames: Rectangles Die with just a touch of Scarlet Jewel ink around the 4 corners.

Next comes the tree; I die cut the detail portion three times from white cardstock and the base once from white as well. I glued the three detail pieces together and then inked it up using Green Parakeet, New Leaf, and Pinefeather ink for depth and interest. The base piece was inked only with Green Parakeet ink. I glued everything together and then added Pinefeather ink splatter as well as some white acrylic paint splatter. I set it aside to dry and got to work on the additional details.

The sentiment, which is from the beautiful Just Sentiments: Heaven and Nature Sing mini stamp set , is heat embossed in gold onto a piece of Pure Poppy ink and then die cut using one of the fabulous dies included in the new Hold That Thought Die set. I'm particularly enamored with this one and know I will be using it often!

I had the flower left over from THIS project and it's just been begging to be used. I added it just so to allow it to frame the sentiment. I also cut some additional foliage using the Into the Blooms: Anemones Die and used the same inks as the tree. If you want to read more about the berries and other details, you can read about them in the post I linked above.

I tucked the greenery here and there until I was satisfied with the arrangement and just about called it good! I decided to quickly play around with some snowflakes, and I'm so glad I did!

I cut them from white cardstock using the Bring Home the Holidays Die; this particular set has been getting a workout lately! I also added some PTI Gems: Clear to the center of each snowflake as well as the center of the anemone. I just love taking the extra time to add these small, special details!

The entire card front is added to a top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue. I have not taken the time to add inside sentiments to most of my holiday cards; I think I will need to remedy that soon and just sit down and work on adding a sentiment to all of my finished cards! It's always nice opening up a card when it's time to send it and already having that step taken care of!

Well, this concludes today's post! Join me again tomorrow for day 3 because I will have quite a bit to share! Thanks for fluttering by!