Poshta Design {Christmas in July} Day 1

Hello and welcome, friends! I'm so excited to be a guest creator for Poshta Design featuring their new Christmas in July release! Today I'm sharing a few projects using the new Picture Frame Die, Picture Frame Extras Die,  & the Ribbon Candy Color Story (felt collection).

There will be a $50 gift certificate giveaway for today, so please head to the Poshta Design Blog to read all about it!

My first project uses both the Picture Frame Die and the Picture Frame Extras Die. I used the Spearmint Felt for the main frame and then die cut the leaf portion using a die included in the "extras" collection. I stitched all of that with coordinating floss with three strands.

Once the leaves were done, I went ahead and stitched the frame with pink floss (3 strands). Normally I don't like to leave a running stitch, but rather go back to fill in the spaces, but I really like how it looked, so I left it like this. I felt it might be too heavy with the extra stitching. I started doing it and then removed the stitches.

The extras die collection also includes this beautiful poinsettia, so I created two of those with crabapple felt and taffy for the center. I also added some beads to the center for some sparkle and shine.

There are a few different options for how to assemble these frames. There is a die so you can cut a pocket to slip the photos in and out. this makes it easy to swap them out, especially if you're using it as a fridge magnet or something like that.

You can also add loops to the top to create ornaments....the sky is the limit! I couldn't decide if I wanted mine to be ornaments or not, so when I decide, I'll need to do some tweaking!

My second project uses the main frame again, which includes this precious scallop, and then I also added the inner border which is included in the extras!

I cut the frame from taffy felt and then cut the scallop portion. I stitched that with wintergreen floss and then added the crabapple inner border using coordinating floss.

Once again, I really liked the running stitch on the outer edge which is stitched in taffy floss.

Join me again tomorrow for even more Christmas in July fun! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Papertrey Ink June Release Day 4

Hello and welcome to day 4 of the Papertrey Ink June release countdown! I have three projects to share with you today; first up is a card using the new Into the Blooms: Mixed Bouquet, but this time, in an actual bouquet! haha! 

To begin, I cut a panel of Royal Velvet cardstock and foiled it using the Framed in Flowers Hot Foil Plate with champagne foil. I added some Royal Velvet ink around the edges to give it some definition.

Next, I die cut all of the flowers, leaves, and stems from white cardstock and colored them with dye ink and blender brushes. I layered them onto the smallest die included in the new Reflections: John 1:4 Die.

I have tiny little scraps of Aqua Mist cardstock that I am hoarding, but there was enough to cut the bow using the Wrap-It Ribbons Die. I secured it to the bouquet with foam squares.

The cute little pink seal is from the new Stacked Mail Stamp/Die set that I used on the last two projects.

If you love a postal theme like I do, then you're sure to love the new Stacked Mail Stamp/Die set. When I was in high school, I took German and we each got a German pen pal. Whenever an airmail envelope would arrive, I knew it was from her! I love the blue and red airmail look, but the sky is the limit with these new Stacked Mail Stencils.

It comes with two sizes, so I used it for the main border and then the smaller one for the stack of mail.

I used the Deco Framework Hot Foil Plate to add some additional detail.

I switched gears for this next card for a tropical look!

I used the new This is Big Sentiments: Hello Stamp/Die set for the main sentiment! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Papertrey Ink June Release Countdown Day 3

I'm back today for day 3 of the Papertrey Ink June release countdown! My first card uses the new Reflections: John 1:4 Stamp/Die/Outline Die along with the new Into the Blooms: Mixed Bouquet Die. I love how easy these flowers are to color and put together!

To begin, I foiled an A2 panel of New Leaf cardstock using the Merry Motifs Hot Foil Plate with champagne foil (of course). I added some Pinefeather ink around the edges for a dramatic effect; it really looks like this card is glowing!

Next, I cut all of the flowers from white and then colored them with Raspberry Fizz, Hawaiian Shores, Lilac Grace, Harvest Gold, and New Leaf ink. I assembled them with foam squares and liquid glue and then spritzed them with Hickory Smoke Distress Spritz. I cut both of the sizes included in the Reflections: John 1:4 Die from Tropical Teal ink. I added Enchanted Evening ink around the edges of the larger die cut.

I heat embossed the sentiment in gold on the same teal cardstock and then cut it out using the Reflections: John 1:4 Outline Die. I layered all of these up in the middle and then arranged the flowers in the two corners using liquid glue and foam squares. The spritz I used on them gave them enough sparkle, otherwise I would have added some glitter.

My next project uses the new VIP Ticket Die along with the new VIP Ticket Collection Stamp Set and the new VIP Ticket Collection: On The Cover Stamp Set. I also snuck in the new Always a Winner Stamp/Die set and the new Love to Layer: Ticket that was showcased on day one and yesterday! They just all work so well together I just couldn't resist!

This is a project I created to gift to a new mom who has just had a baby. I know how  hard it can be to get dinner on the table with a newborn AND if you have other kids to deal with, it can be REALLY hard! I created a matchbox using these fun new products and then a coupon book to go inside.

So, this is the matchbox; it is made using simple score lines and a few cuts. I might have a tutorial for a matchbox....let me go look! ha ha! So, it turns out I do have one from a million years ago....the dimensions aren't the same as this one, but it will give you an idea of how to construct one, if you are interested. You can find it HERE.

The VIP Ticket Collection: Dining Stamp Set comes with images for Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Dinner, Drinks, and a Home-Cooked Meal. For this particular coupon/ticket book, I just used the Home-Cooked Meal since it's going to be for a new mom.

I chose three shades of pink cardstock: Pale Peony, Lovely Lady, and Hibiscus Burst.

There is a stamp set to make the cover called VIP Ticket Collection: On the Cover. I did some gold embossing and added the flowers. 

I used the dimensions of the coupon book to now how big to make the box. I think I'm going to add some paper shred or a different filler to place in the bottom and then add the book on top.

I did a simply knot of Hibiscus Burst Saddle Stitch Ribbon to keep the book together. I had a lot of fun creating this gift!

I thought it would be fun to make a card with the VIP Ticket rather than using it with a coupon book. I pulled in some of the products that were featured yesterday as well. To begin, I trimmed a piece of Limeade Ice cardstock to 4 by 5 1/4 inches and stenciled it with the So Radiant Stencil Collection. Before I removed the stencil, I spritzed with with Shimmer Spray-Sparkle to give the rays some sparkle and shine!

Next, I die cut the next layer from Hawaiian Shores cardstock and heat embossed the "Admit One" image using gold powder.  I layered it onto the stenciled panel using foam squares. I also heat embossed the "VIP" and "I Love You" sentiments, which are both from the VIP Ticket Collection: Dining Stamp Set, onto the smallest ticket included in the Love to Layer: Ticket Die. I layered that with foam squares as well.

I can't stop with the Always a Winner Stamp/Die set so I cut a strip of tickets from Harvest Gold cardstock and stamped the images using Harvest Gold ink. The 15 is heat embossed with the same gold powder.

I added some glitter stars here and there that are die cut using the Framed in Success Die. I also added some sparkling clear sequins as well.

My last project for today is another coupon/ticket book, but this time I used ALL of the dining options included in the VIP Ticket Collection: Dining Stamp Set. I decided to make this for my daughter's birthday, so I chose some bright, fun colors!

I know some people don't actually "cash in" coupons, so I thought I would present an alternative, but with the fun theme in mind! I bought gift cards to some of her favorite places to eat that correspond to the title of the coupon: Breakfast-I Hop, Brunch-Denny's, Lunch-Chick-Fil-A, Dinner-Olive Garden, and of course, the last one is Home-Cooked Meal, which she can choose when to cash that one in!

I tied the book up with silver cord to match the stars.

I used one of the tickets from the Love to Layer: Ticket Die to give the cover some variety.

I love how pretty it looks stacked in rainbow order!

Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Papertrey Ink June Release Countdown Day 2

Welcome back for day 2 of the Papertrey Ink June release countdown! I have two projects to share with you using one of my unexpected favorite die sets: Through the Forest! My first card also features the new Inspired Expressions. It is a collection of beautiful famous and inspiring quotes along with some generic sentiments, like I've used here.

To begin, I cut a piece of Ocean Tides cardstock using the In Frames: Big and Tall Rectangles Die. I foiled the middle portion using the Cascading Dots Hot Foil Plate; another fun alternative would be the Cascading Stars Hot Foil Plate. I used champagne foil; it's usually my first choice! Once the foiling was done, I used Enchanted Evening ink around the edges and on the frame portion.

The Through the Forest Die consists of three layers of trees, the leaf portion, and a sun/moon and crescent moon die I cut the trees from Pinefeather, Simply Chartreuse, and Green Parakeet cardstock and then added some shading with ink and blender brushes. The leaf is cut from Enchanted Evening and then I gave the pieces a spritz or two of Fossilized Amber Distress Oxide Spray.

The sentiment is heat embossed onto Enchanted Evening cardstock with gold powder. I was on the struggle bus when I was making the sentiment, so it got some stray powder, but in the end I really like how it gives the same feeling as the sky portion!

Everything is layered up onto a Vintage Cream 5 by 7 card base using liquid glue and foam squares.

Another fun set being released this month is a ticket set called Always a Winner. Back in May I used the original ticket set from clear back in the day for a Teacher Appreciation poster, so I was thrilled to see a new, updated ticket set! I made this card for my youngest son who will be turning 13 in September.

I couldn't resist using the Through the Forest Die again, so he's getting a nature-inspired birthday card, which he will love (I hope!). This card also features the new Wild Arrows Press Plate which I used to add the champagne foiled border detail.

The Always a Winner Die includes three ticket options: the long strip, a single ticket with a jagged/torn edge look, and a clean ticket. I chose to cut the strip from Honey Nut cardstock, but then used Vintage Cream and Pinefeather cardstock for the other two tickets for additional color. 

It's easier to tell in this photo how I placed the tickets; I wanted them to be slightly bent at the perforations. I strategically place foam squares to keep them bent. This won't go in an envelope so it won't get smashed.

I have a big post tomorrow, so make sure to stop by! Thanks for fluttering by!