Papertrey Ink October Release Day 3

Welcome back for day 3 of the Papertrey Ink October release countdown! My first card for today features the adorable new Let Your Heart Sing Stamp/Die set. This set allows you to create a choir of angels with different hairstyles and accessories to decorate to your heart's content!

To begin this card, I got to work on the trio of singers using the Let Your Heart Sing Stamp/Die set. I cut everything from white, with the exception of the middle girl's wings; I cut those from Antique Gold cardstock. I stamped everything choosing a simple color palette that works well together. It was easy to keep the stamps in my MISTI and just changed colors for each girl as I went along.

The background is hot foiled using the Silent Night Hot Foil Plate on a panel of Sweet Blush cardstock. I trimmed it down to an A2 size and then added a strip of vellum around the middle from top to bottom so I could layer the glittery Stained Glass Window Die over the top. I cut it once from a champagne colored glitter cardstock and then again from Autumn Rose and glued them together and then directly onto the vellum.

From there I was able to add the trio of singers using foam squares. The sentiment, which is from the Deerest Blessings Stamp Set, is heat embossed in gold onto a strip of Autumn Rose cardstock and layered over the girls' choir robes. This particular stamp set comes with a few different cute sentiments, but since I used the foiled background, the lyrics from Silent Night worked best! ha ha!

The flowers and foliage are cut using the new Build-a-Bell Die that was featured on day 1. I colored them using the same color palette as the rest of the details and added them with foam squares. I mounted the entire background onto a slightly larger panel than A2 and then added it to a top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue.

My next card features the new Reflections: 1 Peter Stamp/Die set. I didn't want to make a Christmas card necessarily, but I did use the beautiful foliage from the Into the Blooms: Wagon Wheel Die for a wintery feeling! I also added in a few flowers from the Into the Blooms: Mixed Bouquet Die for added detail.

To begin, I foiled a panel of Enchanted Evening cardstock using the Fanciful Snowflake Background Hot Foil Plate with silver foil. I trimmed it down to measure 4 by 5 1/4 inches and blended some Enchanted Evening ink around the corners with a blender brush. 

Next, I cut the mat using the new Reflections: 1 Peter Die from Coastal Blue cardstock and then layered the embossed scripture over the top using foam squares. I placed it on the background and then got to work on the foliage. I cut it from white and then blended the ink and spritzed them with Hickory Smoke Distress Spritz.

I arranged them around the scripture using liquid glue and foam squares. I finished it off with a trio of sparkling clear sequins. The background is mounted onto an A2 panel of Coastal Blue cardstock using foam squares and then added to a top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue. 

Join me again tomorrow for the 4th and final day of the countdown! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Project Inspiration {Sweater Weather}

Hello friends! It's my turn for this weekend's Project Inspiration feature for Papertrey Ink! I always love this feature because it allows me to use whatever is speaking to me at the moment! 

Most often when I start a card design, I don’t always have a specific sentiment in mind. This card idea was completely the opposite; I have been wanting to use this cute sentiment and decided to create a card inspired by it. You could definitely switch up the colors and make it a winter card if you’ve already moved on from autumn!

I've also been itching to make an autumn card with these colors; so often I get trapped in the orange/yellow color palette, so this was a fun alternative and I just love how it turned out!

This card comes together in six steps and I will walk you through the process with detailed photos and instructions!

Step 1: Prepare a 5“ x 7“  Vintage Cream card base. Adhere the frame cut from Scarlet Jewel card stock, which is from the In Frames: Big & Tall Rectangles Die, using foam squares.

Step 2: stencil the crochet pattern using the Simple Stitch Crochet-Large Stencil Collection onto a die cut panel of Autumn Rose cardstock using Scarlet Jewel ink. Glue it to the card base using liquid glue.

Step 3: cut the hat and all of the accent pieces using the Build-a-Hat Die. Add ink blending as well as the crochet pattern using the Simple Stitch Crochet-Small Stencil Collection to the top of the hat. Assemble the hat using foam squares and liquid glue. Adhere it to the card front using foam squares for dimension.

Step 4: Heat emboss the sentiment, which is from the Just Sentiments: Happy Fall Mini Stamp Set and cut it out using the Hold That Thought Die. Add it to the card front with foam squares.

Step 5: cut and color all of the leaves using the Christmas Sprigs Die. Spritz them with Hickory Smoke Distress Spritz and allow them to dry. Arrange them around the hat using foam squares and liquid glue.

Step 6: add glitter to the foliage and sequins to the dot details on the hat. 

I had so much fun blending colors on all of the leaves; one of my favorite color combinations is the large leaf on the left; Autumn Rose, Royal Velvet and a touch of Canyon Clay on the tips. I also really love the cool tones of the Stormy Sea/Ocean Tides leaf as well! 

The hat is cut from Sweet Blush cardstock and then the pieces are blended with Autumn Rose, including the cute little zig-zag piece. I just gave it a lot of ink to completely cover it. The pompom is cut from Vintage Cream cardstock with Antique Linen Distress Oxide ink to give it some depth. 

I had so much fun creating this card! I've been enjoying all of the turning leaves on my walk each morning, so it was fun to create my own! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Papertrey Ink October Release Countdown Day 2

It's day 2 of the October release countdown for Papertrey Ink and there are so many fun new products being showcased today! I have quite a bit to share today, so get cozy and stay awhile! This release is jam-packed with everything you'll need to get your holiday crafting in high gear! My first three projects feature a darling new die/stencil set called Hang the Lights; I'm a sucker for these large vintage bulbs, so this was a delight to create with!

To begin, I heat embossed the sentiment, which is from the new All About Christmas Stamp/Die set that was featured yesterday, on a piece of Coastal Blue cardstock. I used the coordinating die to cut it out and then mounted it onto the largest mat included in the new Love to Layer: Fancy That Die using foam squares.

I mounted the mat onto a background of Pure Poppy cardstock that was hot foiled using the Fresh Greens Hot Foil Plate with champagne foil. I trimmed it down close to the foiled edge and then mounted it onto an A2 panel of Pure Poppy cardstock. 

The bulbs, greenery, and berries are all cut from white cardstock and then colored with dye inks. I used the Hang the Lights stencils to add the designs to the bulbs. The tops are cut from Antique Gold cardstock and then added to the tops with foam squares. I gave everything a spritz of Hickory Smoke Distress Spritz.

I arranged the bulbs underneath the sentiment and then added the foliage and berries until I was happy with the arrangement.

I mounted the entire background panel onto a top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue.

My next card uses traditional bulb colors for a more classic look. I was wanting to recreate a box of lights, but in the end, I added so much foliage, the idea got a bit lost! ha ha! Regardless, I really like how this turned out and I really enjoyed the process!

To begin, I cut the bulbs from white and colored them with Pure Poppy, New Leaf, and Blueberry Sky ink. The tops and wire are also cut from white and then colored with Pinefeather ink for that traditional looking wire. I glued the tops on and then got to work on the foliage and berries.

I colored these the same way as I did for the first card with the same spritz. Next, I foiled an A2 panel of New Leaf cardstock using green foil and the Deco Framework Hot Foil Plate for a tone-on-tone vintage vibe! I used the largest die included in the Love to Layer: Fancy That (yes, it's gotten a workout) to cut the window in the front. I also added some additional details to the front of the "box" using the Merry Motifs Stamp Set along with the Hawaiian Shores panel underneath. When it was all said and done, most of the Hawaiian Shores details got covered up.

I added some Hawaiian Shores ink splatter to the background and then mounted the green layer over the top with foam squares. I glued the wire down and then added the bulbs using foam squares. The greenery is tucked here and there with foam squares and liquid glue. I heat embossed the sentiment, which is from the Deerest Blessings Stamp Set, in silver onto a strip of vellum. I wrapped it around the card and secured it with clear tape and then glued the entire panel to an A2 white card base using liquid glue.

My third card uses the set like the stamp guide shows; It includes this cute branch and snow for the lights to hang from. I omitted the wire, but it does show that in the stamping guide. 

To begin this card, I created the foiled background using the Filigree Frame Hot Foil Plate and champagne foil on a panel of Ocean Tides cardstock. I trimmed it down close to the edge of the foiling and then mounted it onto an A2 panel of Coastal Blue cardstock. I also cut a mat from Coastal Blue using the new Love to Layer: Fancy That and layered it into the center of foiled design.

I also had a circle leftover from my wagon wheel card from day 1, so I added that in the center to create a nice clean space for the branch and bulbs.

I used the Hang The Lights  Stencil Collection to add the design to both bulbs. I gave them a bit of glitter for a frosty look. I arranged the leaves and berries here and there until I was satisfied. The snow drifts and berries got a touch of crystal stickles and the sentiment, which is from the Just Sentiments: Believe Mini Stamp Set, is heat embossed with white detail embossing powder onto a strip of Pure Poppy cardstock. I layered it over the two bulbs with foam tape.

My final card for today uses the new Holiday Window Stamp/Die set. This set allows you to create a cozy holiday/or winter scene just perfect all season long! I cut all of the pieces using the Holiday Window Die set and then stamped everything while I had Mary Poppins going in the background....such a cheery show to sing along to while I was creating! 

Once all of the stamping was complete, I mounted them onto the largest die included in the Love to Layer: Fancy That die cut from white cardstock.

The background was foiled using the same foil plate as the lightbulb card (linked there) using champagne foil on Pure Poppy cardstock. I trimmed it down and then mounted it to an A2 piece of Pure Poppy cardstock. I adhered the window piece using foam squares for dimension.

I covered up the main portion of the window and the sentiment with a sticky note and then gave it a good splatter of white gouache for a snowy look. 

Thanks for fluttering by!

P.S. Join me tomorrow for day 3 of the countdown!

 

Papertrey Ink October Release Countdown Day 1

Hello and welcome, sweet friends! I'm so thrilled to be here today sharing a few projects using products being featured for day 1 of the Papertrey Ink October release countdown! It's been so fun to dive into Christmas crafting and creating, especially knowing these cards will be delivered to family and friends in a little over a month! While I love autumn, I can't help but feel excited for the upcoming Christmas season; there's so much to love and celebrate! I've been preparing my heart for all of the tender feelings that Christmas brings as well, and I hope you get a chance to do the same...it's never too early for that!

I have always loved Christmas bells, so when I saw this beautiful new Build-a-Bell Die/Stencil, it stole my heart! I couldn't wait to get started creating with this beautiful new set. To begin, I die cut all of the pieces for the main bell; one bottom piece and three top pieces. I knew I was going to be using some kind of paste over the top with the stencils, so I wanted it thick so it wouldn't warp. For the red bell, I cut it from Pure Poppy cardstock and added Scarlet Jewel ink around the edges. I glued the three top pieces together and then added the design with the stencils. I thought I had Nuvo paste, but it was dried out since I don't use it regularly enough, so I pulled out the matte texture paste and then poured Rocky Candy glitter over the top. 

I repeated the same process for the Coastal Blue bell, but switched stencil designs so each one would have a different pattern. I set the bells aside to allow the paste to dry and got to work on the flowers, leaves, and berries.

I die cut them from white cardstock and then colored them with dye inks. Once the blending was done, I gave everything a spritz of Hickory Smoke Distress Spritz. I used a foam mat and the end of a stylus to shape the poinsettias and then glued them together.

For the background, I foiled a panel of Sweet Blush cardstock using the Merry Motifs Hot Foil Plate with champagne foil. I trimmed it down and then mounted it onto an A2 panel of Coastal Blue cardstock using liquid glue. I added a mat to the middle using the new Love to Layer: Fancy That Die (this has gotten a workout) cut from white cardstock and layered using foam squares. From there, I added the assembled bells (silver cardstock for the "ringer" in the middle) and then had fun adding the poinsettias, foliage, and berries.

The bow is cut from Sweet Blush cardstock and then assembled using liquid glue and foam squares for dimension. The sentiment, which is from the Merry Motifs Stamp Set, is heat embossed in gold, and then cut using the Merry Motifs Die. This sentiment gave this card the perfect finishing touch I was hoping for! The entire background is mounted onto a top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue. I'm pleased that I have been adding sentiments to the inside of all of my cards, too! I always regret not doing it when I make the card, especially when it comes time to write them out!

My next card features the new Into the Blooms: Wagon Wheel! I had so much fun creating this card, so let's dive into the process! To begin, I die cut the wheel from white woodgrain cardstock and then added Pure Poppy and Scarlet Jewel ink. I glued the two pieces together with liquid glue and set it aside to dry.

Next, I die cut all of the berries and leaves from white cardstock and colored them with dye inks and blender brushes. The bow is cut from Coastal Blue cardstock and then assembled with liquid glue and foam squares to give it realistic dimension.

The background was created using the Fresh Greens Hot Foil Plate on Ocean Tides cardstock and champagne foil. I trimmed it down and mounted it to a top-folding A2 white card base with liquid glue.

I used the new Love to Layer: Fancy That die for the mat and then arranged the wagon wheel and accents to decorate it.

The sentiment, which is from the Winter Globes Sentiments Mini Stamp Set, is stamped in Walnut Stain Distress Oxide ink onto Vintage Cream cardstock. I cut it using the Hold That Thought Die; I really love the rustic feel it adds to the country-Christmas design!

I had so much fun creating these projects to share with you today and I hope you enjoy them as well! Join me tomorrow for even more beautiful holiday inspiration for day 2 of the countdown! Thanks for fluttering by!