Papertrey Ink November Release Countdown Day 3

I can't believe we're already to day 3 of the Papertrey Ink November release countdown! I had so much fun with this release and I've enjoyed sharing my projects with you! My first card for today uses a few new things paired up in an unexpected way, but I had so much fun creating this card!

This card features the new Build-a-Snowflake die and the new Big Blooms: Pretty Petals die set. There is also a new Build-a-Snowflake stencil collection, but I didn't receive it with my new products, but some of the other designers make have so hopefully you can see those in action today!

I've always said that inspiration can come from anywhere, and in this case, one of the flower arrangements at a funeral I attended last weekend! It was so beautiful and despite the sadness of the occasion, the beautiful arrangement filled my soul with peace. 

To begin, I stenciled a panel of white cardstock using the stencils included in the Elegant Notes Stationery Kit and the Watercolor Wonderful Stencil Collection. I used pink in the bottom corner and purple at the top with Aqua Mist in the middle. Once that was done, I added the foiled snowflake pattern over the top using the Fanciful Snowflake Background Hot Foil Plate with silver foil.

I die cut a BUNCH of pieces from the Build-a-Snowflake dies (I will have pieces all winter long) and then built a large one, medium, small.  I die cut all of the pieces from white and then added the colors using blending brushes and ink.

As I mentioned earlier, I also used the Big Blooms: Pretty Petals, but as you can see, I didn't really use the BIG pieces.....I just wanted to accent the centers of the snowflakes. I will definitely have to make a card with those gorgeous big blooms soon! The purple flower is from the Into the Blooms: Wreath die; I had it leftover from my angel card last month. I die cut the fa la la from the Line it Up: Christmas Die once from silver cardstock and once from white and then glued them together. I heat embossed the accent sentiment in silver onto a strip of Aqua Mist cardstock. This sentiment is from the This is Big Sentiments: Christmas stamp set. A spritz of shimmer spray and glitter finish off this card!

My next card features the new Reflections: November stamp/die set. I really like this coordinating die because it includes two frames: this large size and a smaller size. I chose to die cut the frame from some pattern paper my sister bought for me a few years ago. It's just perfect for this sentiment.

I chose another print for the background of the stamped sentiment, which I stamped in Fresh Snow ink.

I used the Into the Blooms: Poinsettia Die for the flowers; some layers from white and some from vellum.

I had fun with gems and pearls to embellish the flower centers, the frame, and the letter "A". I gave the entire thing a spritz of shimmer spray for sparkle.

Switching gears to something a little more woodsy and rustic; this card features the new Reflections: November stamp/die set. It also features the new Winter Pine Hot Foil Plate. I absolutely LOVE  the new hot foil plate and I love the new Reflections: November dies! I decided to make a shaker card so I could showcase the frame and the foil plate.

I can't seem to stop with the acetate for these Reflections cards lately! ha ha! It just seemed to make the most sense so you can see the foil and use the frame. 

I filled my shaker card with star seqins, gold dust, and glitter that is from the Shakers and Sprinkles Sequin mix. 

I added some pinecones and pine sprigs that were created using the Into the Blooms: Pine Die and some leftover foliage from my clock card on day 1.

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

 

Papertrey Ink November Release Countdown Day 2

It's day 2 of the Papertrey Ink November release countdown and the team is showcasing some really cute and fun new products! My first project for today features the darling new Build-a-Hat dies and the new This is Big Sentiments: Snow. These cute new dies will be perfect for winter and autumn! 

There are quite a few design options for the hats: hearts, snowflakes, stars, pom-poms, stitching, etc! I created something a little bit woodsy and rustic. To begin, I created the background using the Simple Stitch Crochet Stencil-Small. Confession time: I have used this stencil here and there, but I haven't used it as actual crochet! ha ha! It was fun to use it to create that fun pattern as a background for this card. I cut a panel of Prairie Grass cardstock and then used the first stencil with Ripe Avocado ink and the second stencil with Prairie Grass ink.

I die cut the hat from Fine Linen cardstock as well as the brim. The pattern detail is a separate optional die, but I love how it looks, so I used it. I also added a zig-zag piece from Ripe Avocado cardstock as well as the dots that are die cut from Kraft. The pom-pom and snowflake are also cut from Kraft, but I added Cocoa Bean ink to the pom-pom and the center of the snowflake. I also added a button to the center for a homespun look.

The sentiment is from the new This is Big Sentiments: Snow stamp/die set. I stamped it in both Simply Chartreuse ink with a bit of Ripe Avocado shadow at the top. The accent sentiment is heat embossed in white embossing powder and then added over the top using foam squares.

I added some foliage to enhance the woodsy feeling; all of the pieces are from the Into the Blooms: Swag die. I cut them from white cardstock and then colored them with ink. Everything got a snowy touch with white acrylic paint and a dusting of glitter! 

My second card for today is also a snowy design, but definitely not woodsy OR rustic this time! ha ha! I went for something a little more elegant and icy and I just love how it turned out! I feel like blue would be the typical choice for a card like this, but I always like pinks and purples for snowflake cards. 

This card features the new Fantastic Front: Snowflake die and then I used the This is Big Sentiments: Snow stamp set again. I chose the scripted font for the "snow" word to keep with the feeling of this card. As you can see, I went with the crochet look again, but this time I used the Simple Stitch Crochet Stencil-Large.

I had a light bulb moment when I created my first card that you are supposed to ALTERNATE the stitches to make it look more realistic. I had both stencils go the same directions for this card, so you can compare and contrast. I'm happy to make these kinds of mistakes so others can learn! ha ha! (hangs head in shame)

To begin, I cut an A2 panel of Plum Pudding cardstock and used the stencils: one with Royal Velvet ink and the other with Amethyst Allure ink.

I die cut the Fantastic Front: Snowflake panel using Royal Velvet cardstock and silver glitter cardstock for the snowflake. There are guide marks so you can line it up perfectly. Because the glitter cardstock is not super thick, I die cut it again from white cardstock and then glued it together for a sturdier piece. I added it to the panel using a foam square in the center.

Once that was done, I adhered the Royal Velvet panel to the stenciled panel using foam squares and then added the white paint splatter. I also gave the entire thing a generous spritz or two of shimmer spray.

The sentiment is heat embossed in silver and then I die cut the 'snow' portion using the coordinating die. I added it over the top using pieces of foam tape. A few years ago, I really got stuck on adding poinsettias to the top of snowflake dies, so I decided to do it again for this card. The poinsettia is from the Tag Creations: Modern Gift Die and the leaves are cut from both silver metallic paper and vellum using the Into the Blooms: Poinsettia Die. I tucked them here and there and then added a bit of glitter and sequins.

I staggered the sequins so they would have some movement, like falling snow! I really enjoyed making this card!

My final card for today features the new Elegant Edges: Clock dies and the new Celebrate the New Year Sentiments and Line It Up: New Year dies. I went for a very traditional look with the black, gold, and silver.

This particular clock die remains intact on a panel, but I just snipped the connection points to create a stand-alone die cut clock. I cut it from Antique Gold cardstock and set it aside.

The background is created using the Cascading Dots Hot Foil Plate with black cardstock and Aura foil for a sparkly effect. I layered the clock over the top using foam squares.

The large Happy New Year die is from the new Line It Up: New Year die collection; I cut it from both white and silver glitter cardstock and stacked them with liquid glue for a sturdy piece. I layered it over the top of the clock with liquid glue.

The smaller sentiment is from the new Happy  New Year Sentiments stamp set and is heat embossed in gold to match the clock. I added it with foam squares for dimenion.

The finishing touch is a trio of sequins and then I layered the background panel onto an A2 panel of Antique Gold cardstock and then added that to a top-folding A2 card base. Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Papertrey Ink November Release Countdown Day 1

Welcome to day 1 of the Papertrey Ink November release countdown! This month there is a fun mix of products to get you ready for the upcoming holiday/snow season and to celebrate the new year! My first card for today features the new The Bigs Winter Sentiments stamp/die set. 

I had so much fun creating this holiday card, but there is also a "Let it Snow" sentiment with a snowflake detail or snowman detail for the "O" in snow! I'm still building up my Christmas card collection, so I opted for this fun Christmas sentiment with the holly images included in the set.

To begin this card I created the background using white cardstock and the beautiful Fanciful Snowflake Background Hot Foil Plate. This is one of my favorite go-to plates to use all winter long; I wish there was something similar for year-round use....maybe a small leaf or something! Anyway, I use it often and I just love the results!

I used the new Love to Layer: Garnished Edges dies for the focal panel. I die cut it from Powder Green cardstock. One tip I will mention: I take the metal shim out of my die cutting sandwich when I cut most of the shapes in the Love to Layer series. I find they have a tendency to warp, but I get better results without the added pressure of the metal shim.

I die cut the sentiment and stamped it with both Pure Poppy and Scarlet Jewel ink for a gradient look. I die cut all of the berries and holly using The Bigs Winter Sentiments die set. I stamped the leaves with Pinefeather ink and the berries are stamped with both Pure Poppy and Scarlet Jewel ink, just like the letters.

I die cut the bow and additional holly elements using the Into the Blooms: Swag die and layered them over the top of the sentiment using foam squares. I used the stamping guide to help me with the stamped holly and berries.

I layered the background onto a panel of Powder Green cardstock and then glued the entire piece to a top-folding white card base with a Christmas greeting stamped on the inside. I spritzed the entire thing with shimmer spray and then added glitter to the berries and foliage for that holiday sparkle and shine I love so much!

My second card for today features the new It's Time stamp/die set paired with the new Clock Hot Foil Plate. This is such a fun new set and I love that it can be used for so many different occasions with the included sentiments. 

I didn't use the clock included in the stamp set, but used the new Clock Hot Foil Plate instead. I just love how it looks foiled in gold on this Ocean Tides cardstock.

To begin, I foiled the clock on the highest heat setting on my machine with gold foil on Ocean Tides cardstock. I used one of my Spellbinders Nestabilities Circle dies to cut it out. I set it aside and then got to work inking up the flowers and foliage using the Always in Bloom stamp set.

Once all of the flowers were done, I die cut the background using the Love to Layer: Torn Edges Die from white cardstock. I layered it onto an A2 panel of Ripe Avocado cardstock using foam squares.

I arranged the clock on top of the background and then added the flowers and leaves using foam squares.

There is a coordinating die for each of the sentiments included in the It's Time stamp set. I chose this one in particular so I can give this card to a dear, sweet friend who fractured her hip and is now in a rehabilitation facility for a few weeks.

I can't wait to use this set again with the clock stamp, but I have to admit I love the foiled clock! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

The Greetery {Typed Holiday Greetings}

 

Hello and welcome! I'm happy to be here today with a pair of Christmas cards using some older favorites paired with the beautiful new Scripted Holiday Sentiments! Oftentimes, when I am working on any given release during the year, I imagine how cute or clever something would be for Christmas/Holiday cards, but I never seem to remember to revisit the idea! I decided to remedy that and got to work on these festive cards using the previously released Vintage Type Stamp + Cut Combo!

To begin, I die cut the typewriter; once from red cardstock and once from black cardstock. I heat embossed the flourish details for each typewriter using silver powder for the red typewriter and gold powder for the black typewriter. I also made sure to die cut the bar at the top and the keys at the bottom with coordinating metallic cardstock for continuity. Since this is a stamp + cut combo, the flourish is included as well as the stamp for the keys. I stamped them in black on white cardstock and then trimmed around the edges so I could line it up from the back and then secure it with tape.

The “typing paper” is die cut from white for the red typewriter and red for the black typewriter for some fun contrast. As I mentioned before, I used the beautiful Scripted Holiday Sentiments Stamp and coordinating Scripted Holiday Sentiments Die. I stamped the scripty sentiments on white paper and then die cut them. The accent sentiments are stamped directly onto the “typing paper” portions. Once I knew where the paper would be coming out of the typewriter, I secured it in the back with additional tape.

The scripty sentiments are added using thin strips of foam tape for dimension. Once all of that was done, I was able to attach the entire thing to Forest cardstock using additional foam squares. I die cut all of the pieces from the BotaniCuts: Juniper Die from white cardstock twice and then inked them up with distress oxide inks and finger sponge daubers. Half of the berries are colored using festive berries and aged mahogany and the other half are colored using antique linen.

I tucked the sprigs here and there on each of the cards using mini foam squares and liquid glue until I was satisfied with the arrangement. The card with the black typewriter got a little letter tied up with ribbon that was die cut using the Sent With Love die and the red typewriter has a tiny gift on the keys that was created using the Gift Galore Die and the Holiday Hatchback Toppers: Luggage Die. I have quite a few of these little accents leftover from the latest release just begging to be put to good use!

I left the background for the red typewriter card a standard A2 size so I simply mounted it to a top-folding white card base, but the other one is trimmed to 4 by 5 ¼ inches and mounted onto Antique Gold cardstock and then layered onto the card base. I added glitter to the foliage for that holiday sparkle I love so much!

Thanks for joining me today and I hope you’ll take some crafty time to use some of those stamps and dies that could work for the holidays, but aren’t necessarily “Christmas”! Have a wonderful day! Thanks for fluttering by!