The Greetery {Coastal Summer Tiles}

 

Hello friends! I'm over on The Greetery blog today, but wanted to share my projects here as well.  I’m still having fun using some of the products I didn’t get a chance to use during the release! I have been itching to use the Coastal Cuttings Die in a different colorway, so that was the springboard for today’s projects! 

To begin, I die cut 2 of all of the pieces included in the Coastal Cuttings Die; I accidentally ripped one of the main “bouquet” pieces, so I decided to pull it apart the rest of the way and just use some “sprigs” on the second card. I cut all of the pieces from white and then colored them with dye ink and blender brushes. I used liquid glue and small foam squares to assemble the flowers/bouquet. I set the flowers aside and got to work on the backgrounds.

The first card uses the full bouquet with a border of tiles created using the Checks Out Stencil and the Tile Style Stamp Set . Confession time: I can’t even begin to tell you how many “experiments” I did with these cute little tiles for my countdown projects and every single one ended up in the garbage. I felt really frustrated, but told myself to just wait to see how Betsy used them so I would know how they SHOULD look! Haha! Of course, she didn’t disappoint and I fell in love with her card using the colorful tiles, so that was the direction I headed with these tiles. I chose to use colors that I used on the flowers for continuity. Both cards use the same border, but I chose different stamps in different colors to add some variety.

I wanted to add a little bit more interest behind the large bouquet, so I cut a piece of white cardstock and then embossed it using the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Embossing Folder. I added a bit of the same yellow that I used on the stenciled tiles for some depth. I layered it onto the background using foam squares and then added the bouquet using additional foam squares. The sentiment is from the new Simple Everyday Sentiments and is heat embossed in white and then cut using the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Labels Die. I tucked it near the bottom and is attached with a double layer of foam squares.

My next card uses the same border as I mentioned earlier, but stamped in different tile images. I created a panel of yellow cardstock stamped with the Tile Style Background Stamp and layered that in the middle. Next, I die cut a piece of Canyon Clay cardstock using the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Labels Die and then heat embossed the sentiment using the Simple Everyday Mini Sentiments Stamp Set. My old eyes didn’t realize how much stray powder there was until I edited my photos on my big computer screen (woops!), but I actually like how it looks, otherwise I would have ripped it apart and started over! Haha! Sometimes those “mistakes” can turn out okay! I embossed the tile piece using the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Tiles Embossing Folder and then added it using foam squares.

I tucked the flower sprigs here and there until I was satisfied with the arrangement. I layered this card onto an A2 panel of Pure Poppy cardstock for some additional depth and to ground the card a bit more. In the end, the tile borders made me think of a patchwork quilt that has seen its fair share of summer picnics, campouts, beach days, fireworks, etc.

I had so much fun putting these two cards together and I hope it gives you some additional inspiration for all of your new goodies! Thanks for fluttering by!

Project Inspiration {Sweet as Pie}

Hello friends! It's my turn for this weekend's Project Inspiration feature for Papertrey Ink! There's something so wonderful about the sweet summer harvest and celebrating the delights of the season! This card was created with that in mind; juicy raspberries, sweet cream, and the shimmer of foil make this card look good enough to eat! 

I've chosen quite a potpourri of products to bring this card to life!

I will be sharing steps and detailed instruction on how I put this card together!

Step 1: Foil an A2 panel of Raspberry Fizz cardstock with champagne foil and the Merry Motifs Hot Foil Plate. Ad some Raspberry Fizz and Scarlet Jewel ink around the corners with a blender brush.

Step 2: Adhere the background to an A2 white card base using liquid glue. Add the Scalloped Ovals to the center with foam squares.

Step 3: Cut and color the pie using the Sweet as Pie Die. Glue it together and add it to the center of the background using foam squares.

Step 4: Cut and color the berries and leaves. The berries are from the Build-a-Teapot Die and the leaves are from the Into the Blooms: Spring Basket Die.

Step 5: Cut and color the flowers. Add the with liquid glue and foam squares.

Step 6: Stamp the sentiment using the Feathered Friends Mini 3 Stamp Set. Cut it using the Just Tags Die and attach it to the card using foam squares.

Step 7: Add glitter to the berries, flowers, and leaves for some sparkle and shine!

I like using three shades of ink on the berries to create realism: Pale Peony, Raspberry Fizz, and Scarlet Jewel.

I like using a 2-Way Glue pen to adhere the glitter, but make sure you clean it off after you swipe anything with red ink, because it will transfer to the other things like leaves and the flowers. Thank goodness it doesn't happen with the other colors.

This card was so much fun to put together! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

The Greetery {La Dolce Vita Sardines}

 

Hello and welcome, friends! I'm happy to be here today with a fun card using so many favorites from the latest release! I mentioned in one of my countdown posts that I didn’t get a chance to use the Canned Lite Die and that I would soon be remedying that! Well, today is the day! These little sardine cans are just the cutest thing and I’m so thrilled I was able to use two on a standard A2 card, with room to spare for other fun details!

To begin, I cut a panel of China White cardstock (Cardstock Warehouse) measuring 4 by 5 ¼ inches and embossed it using the beautiful Citrus Fields Embossing Folder. I adhered it to a top-folding A2 Vintage Cream card base using foam squares for dimension. I set that aside and got to work on the “olives”; this was achieved by using the Rosemary & Berry Die.

I cut all of the sprigs from white cardstock and then colored them with Mellow Moss (SU!) and Ripe Avocado ink. I used some Brushed Corduroy Distress Oxide ink to color a scrap of white cardstock and then cut the "olives” from that. I glued them onto the sprigs using liquid glue.

Next, I had so much fun creating the little sardine cans using the Canned Lite Die, Ciao Bella Borders Stamp Set, and the Something Fishy Stamp Set and Die. The sardines are cut from white and then I added the color and shading using dye inks and blender brushes. The base of the closed can is cut from Antique Gold cardstock (Cardstock Warehouse) and the open can is cut from silver specialty cardstock. I love using metallic cardstock for the cans and the aluminum details.

I used the Citrus Fields Die for the lemons and additional foliage. I cut everything from white and then added the color with dye inks and blender brushes. I had a few daisies leftover from my release projects, which are cut using the Coastal Cuttings Die, so I added the pair for additional details. The finishing touch is the La Dolce Vita sentiment from the Rolling Hills Bella Terra Additions Stamp Set. I had a lot of fun with this project and I hope it gives you some additional inspiration for those of you who may be diving into the new release! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown Day 4

And just like that, we're at the 4th and final day of the Papertrey Ink July release countdown! I have three projects to share today; up first are two cards using the new Framed in Flowers Stamp/Die/Stencil set. 

There are two different flower images included: Peony and Sunflower with coordinating stencils to color the flowers and leaves. To begin, I stamped the image using Vintage Photo distress ink making sure to leave the stamp in the MISTI. I used the coordinating stencils to add the color and then stamped it again with Versamark and embossed it in gold.

Once that was done, I set it aside to work on the background and details. I cut a panel of Tropical Teal cardstock measuring 4 by 5 1/4 inches. I then cut the new Rooted in Love Frame three times from the same cardstock and then glued them together. I left the opening at the bottom and glued it to the background panel with liquid glue.

I cut the flower from white cardstock using the Freshly Picked Die that was showcased yesterday. I only used the smallest peony flowers and the leaves are from the Into the Blooms: Mixed Bouquet; I felt they matched the shape of the leaves of the focal image.

I arranged them with liquid glue and foam squares. The sentiment is from the new This is Big Sentiments: You stamp set that was featured on day 1.

This card uses the other image in the Framed in Flowers set. For this one, I stamped it in the same Vintage Photo distress ink and then did the stenciling. Once that was done, I added some details with alcohol markers for added depth. I also added some Crystal Stickles glitter glue. These images remind me of stained glass windows so I wanted to add some sparkle.

The background is cut from Saffron Spice and then I added the pierced detail using the Nesting Basics: Pierced Rectangles Die. Next, I foiled the Ripe Avocado panel using the Regal Flourish Frame Hot Foil Plate with champagne foil. 

The sentiment is from the Just Sentimetns: Wish You Were Here Mini Stamp Set and is embossed in gold. I cut it using the Hold That Thought Die and then added it to the focal point using foam squares. I added a trio of sparkling clear sequins for additional sparkle and shine!

My final project uses a few of my favorites from the release: This is Big Sentiments: You and the Love to Layer: Sweet Scallops. To begin, I die cut the cut scallop box using the Scalloped Treat Box Die from Pure Poppy cardstock. I also cut a piece of Bitty Dot Basics Patterned Paper. I glued it to the box along with the middle sized mat included in the Love to Layer: Sweet Scallops Die. Don't forget to stamp the sentiment before attaching.

I cut the flowers from white using the Into the Blooms: Mixed Bouquet die (linked in first project). I just can't stop with this beautiful set. I added the flowers and leaves using foam squares and liquid glue.

The YOU sentiment is stamped and stacked three times for a sturdy piece.

I added glitter to the flowers and leaves.

Everything will be available for purchase beginning at 10 am EDT tomorrow! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown Day 3

It's day 3 of the July release countdown for Papertrey Ink! I have two projects to share with you today using some gorgeous new products! My first card features the beautiful new Freshly Picked Die set along with the previously showcased Love to Layer: Sweet Scallops Die.

To begin, I foiled a panel of Coastal Blue cardstock using the Regal Flourish Frame Hot Foil  Plate with silver foil. I trimmed it down just slightly larger than the foiled design and then added some silver metallic ink around the edges with the direct-t0-paper technique.

I layered the middle sized mat included in the Love to Layer: Sweet Scallop Die using foam squares. I cut and colored all of the flowers and foliage included in the Freshly Picked Die set. I arranged them on the mat using foam squares and liquid glue.

I forgot to mention, but I did spritz them with Hickory Smoke Distress Spritz before I added them to the card.

The sentiment is heat embossed in silver using the Just Sentiments: Friendship Mini Stamp Set and then cut it using the Just Tags Die. I added it under the flower arrangement using foam squares. I layered the foiled panel on an A2 panel of Mint Julep cardstock (same ink around the edges) and then glued it to a top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue.

My next card features this month's Reflections stamp/die set. To begin, I used the beautiful new Leaf Garden Stencil Collection. I only used the first step, but added some ink splatter in two colors of green ink before I removed the stencil.

I cut the panel using the Reflections: Matthew 6 Die, keeping both pieces. I mounted the outer portion onto a top-folding A2 white card base using liquid glue. The middle portion is adhered using foam squares. 

I cut another mat from the smaller die from New Leaf cardstock and then added it with foam squares. The scripture verse is heat embossed in gold embossing powder and then cut with the outline die. I layered that slightly below the center of the green piece to show off the detail at the top.

I cut the flowers from white cardstock using the Into the Blooms: Mixed Bouquet and then colored them with dye ink and blender brushes. I glued them together with liquid glue and small foam squares and then arranged them around the focal points.

I added a trio of sparkling clear sequins for additional sparkle and shine! Thanks for fluttering by!

P.S. Join me tomorrow for the 4th and final day of the countdown!

 

Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown Day 2

Hello and welcome to day 2 of the Papertrey Ink July release countdown! Today the team is showcasing the new Quilt It: Wedding Ring Stamp/Die/Stencil and a new set called Meadow View.

This card was a lot of fun to create; let me dive into the details! First, I stamped the quilt design using the Quilt It: Wedding Ring Stamp Set in Antique Linen Distress Oxide ink. Once that was done, I cut it using the Quilt It: Wedding Ring Die. 

Next, I used the coordinating stencils to add the color and pattern. There are a variety of different options to create a truly unique pattern.

Once the stenciling was complete, I used the sandwich suggested with my machine to do dry embossing with a die. I wanted to really give this a quilted look and this technique really helped me to achieve it.

Once the "quilt" was finished, I set it aside and got to work on the background, frame, and floral details. The frame is cut from a beautiful new color that is being introduced this month: Coastal Blue! I'm obsessed! I used the Border Bling: Scalloped Frame Die and glued it to a top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue. I die cut a panel of Berry Sorbet cardstock with the Rounded Rectangles: Pierced Die. I glued it inside the frame with foam squares for dimension.

I turned the quilt on the diagonal and mounted it with additional foam squares. The flowers are cut with the Into the Blooms: Mixed Bouquet Die; you'll notice the blue flower is shaded with the new Coastal Blue ink. I finished it up with a thoughtful sentiment included in the Inspired Expressions Stamp set.

My next card features the new Meadow Vies Stamp/Die set paired with the new This is Big Sentiments: You Stamp/Die set that was showcased yesterday along with the new Love to Layer: Sweet Scallops Die.

And yes....more Coastal Blue! Move aside Aqua Mist, there's a new contender in town! ha ha!

To begin, I foiled the background panel using the Fresh Greens Hot Foil Plate with champagne foil. I cut the largest mat from the Love to Layer: Sweet Scallops Die and then added some interest using the Watercolor Wonderful Stencil Collection.

I cut each of the three trees and stamped them in Spring Moss, Sweet Blush, and Coastal Blue. I added them with foam squares and then added the heat embossed sentiments! Join me tomorrow for day 3 of the countdown! Thanks for fluttering by!