Papertrey Ink March Release Countdown Day 3

Welcome back for day 3 of the Papertrey Ink March release countdown! I have quite a bit to share with you today, and up first is the gorgeous new addition in the Reflections series! I know I say it every time, but I love creating with these scripture verses and having spiritually uplifting cards on hand!

I warned you yesterday that I am obsessed with the  new Stems & Blooms stencils and this card features another background created with the collection! I chose cool tones for this card with white embossing for a refreshing feel! This card also features the beautiful new Simply Birds Die that I can't seem to get enough of!

I've used all of the Reflections: 1 Corinthians 6 Dies; both sizes of mats and the outline die as well. I also snuck a few leaves from a set that will be showcased tomorrow for added variation and visual interest.

I've been having fun with these 5" by 7" inch cards, but the rest of the cards I'm sharing today are A2 sized!

To begin, I cut all of the pieces that I needed for the focal image from white cardstock. I colored everything with dye inks and blender brushes and then glued everything together with liquid glue and foam squares.

I built the scene on the middle sized mat included in the Love to Layer: Playful Scallops Die. For the background, I used the new Framed in Florals Hot Foil Plate with gold foil on Lovely Lady cardstock. I ran out of champagne foil so this is a little bit more yellow than I was hoing for, but it brings out the yellow of the flower centers. I cut it using the Rounded Rectangles: Stitched Die; I can't remember if I mentioned it in yesterday's rooster post, but it's the perfect size for this plate!

I created a frame for the focal panel to next inside by cutting the middle size oval included in the In Frames: ovals Die. I cut it from Hibiscus Burst cardstock and then rubbed the edge of the Fresh Snow ink pad over the outer edge. I secured it to the background using foam squares and then added the focal oval using a double-thickness of foam squares to lift it higher.

I really liked the cottage-like feeling of this card, so I used this sign die included in the Hold That Thought Die for the sentiment. 

The sentiment is from the Thankful For Fall Sentiments Mini Stamp Set and is stamped in black. I adhered it to the frame using foam squares.

I added glitter on the raspberry for sugary sweetness and touches here and there for additional sparkle and shine! I layered the entire background onto a top-folding A2 card base using foam squares.

My next card features the other two teapots, but this time without windows and doors! As I mentioned earlier, this set can be used in all kinds of different ways, with or without the window and doors.

I'm obsessed with the raspberry die that is included in the set and used it more prominently on this card. Isn't the macron just the cutest? I can't wait to try using them stacked up for a birthday card or something!

Once again, all of the pieces are cut from white cardstock and then colored using dye inks and blender brushes. I layered them onto the largest size oval included in the Love to Layer: Scalloped Ovals Die using foam squares and liquid glue. I added some ink splatter using a brown marker and a color-spritzing tool.

I wanted a sentiment fitting for the theme, of course, and decided on one of my favorites included in the Feathered Friends Mini 3 Stamp Set. I stamped it and cut it using the Hold That Thought Die.

For the background, I used the Cover Plate: Cross Stitched Die cut from Hibiscus Burst cardstock and mounted on a white top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue.

I snuck in a few of the leaves that are included in a set being showcased tomorrow, so stay tuned! They look like raspberry leaves so I couldn't resist adding them in! A sprinkling of glitter and sequins finish off this card!

My final card uses the set with two teapots stacked for maximum charm! haha! There is a tiny ladder included in the set, but I didn't use it, even though this is a double-decker stack of pots!

I haven't quite figured out why the sentiment looks blurry in the photos, because it definitely isn't in real life! It is from the Home is Where the Heart Is Mini Stamp Set and is heat embossed with detail white powder.

I added some white paint splatter, glitter, and foiling for added detail!

This concludes my post for day 3, but make sure to join me again tomorrow for another big post! It's the 4th and final day and then everything will be available for purchase beginning tomorrow! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Papertrey Ink March Release Countdown Day 2

Welcome back for day 2 of the Papertrey Ink March release countdown! Today the team is showcasing some really fun and beautiful new products to usher in spring! My first card features an unexpected new favorite: the Country Rooster Die and coordinating Country Rooster Stencil Collection. 

I've also used the new Framed in Florals Hot Foil Plate with silver foil. I cut the panel using the Rounded Rectangles: Pierced Die to give it some added detail.

Mr. Rooster is cut from Vintage Cream cardstock and then colored and stenciled with dye ink. I adhered the wing using foam squares and then glued the red portion using liquid glue. The legs are adhered to the back using clear tape and foam squares.

As promised, the background panel is stenciled using the Stems and Blooms Stencil Collection. This is a collection of individual little stencils for each leaf, flower, and then a stencil for the flower centers. I had fun creating the border and then adding some brown ink splatter.

The flowers and foliage are from the Simply Birds Die set that was showcased yesterday and the sentiment is from the Praying for You Sentiments II Stamp/Die set. 

My next card for today uses the new Basket of Blooms Stamp Set! Rather than creating a springtime themed card, I decided to pull in another prayer sentiment. I like having cards like this on hand to give at a moment's notice!

I also did some stenciling using the previously released In the Meadow Stencil Collection. I used it on an Easter card I shared last week and I just wasn't ready to put it away just yet! It created the perfect backdrop for this gorgeous basket of blooms.

I couldn't find my scalloped edge dies, so I used the Border Bling: Scalloped Frame to cut out the cute lace border for the bottom of the card. More gingham for the background, of course! ha ha! I added some glitter and sequins and some brown splatter to the stenciling for detail!

Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Papertrey Ink March Release Countdown Day 1

It's day 1 of the March release countdown for Papertrey Ink and today I'm sharing two cards chock full of springtime cheer! We've had record-breaking warm weather this week and the birds are chirping, the daffodils are blooming, the forsythia bushes are bursting, and the trees are blossoming! You might just say "Spring has sprung"!

My first card for today features the lovely new Simply Birds Die paired with the new Praying for You Sentiments II Stamp Set. This new die set features two bird figurines in different sizes and an assortment of beautiful flowers and foliage. 

To begin my card, I die cut all of the pieces included in the Simply Birds Die a few times from white cardstock. I colored everything with blender brushes and dye inks and then gave them a few spritzes of fossilized amber distress oxide spray. While those were drying, I got to work on the background.

I used the Elegant Script Hot Foil Plate with silver foil on Vintage Cream cardstock. Once that was done, I cut it using the largest die included in the Love to Layer: Torn Edges Die making sure to position the script foiling going the correct direction. I added some antique gold distress oxide ink around the edges to give it a vintage, worn feel.

Next, I created a frame by nesting the two dies included in the new Reflections Die coming out with this release. We won't be featuring it for a few days, so consider this a sneak peek! ha ha! I added the same ink around the edges and the inside of the frame and then adhered it to the foiled panel using foam squares. I gave it a spritz of Speckled Egg Distress Oxide spray for added vintage charm.

I nestled the birds, flowers, and foliage inside the frame using both liquid glue and foam squares until I was satisfied with the arrangement. I stamped the sentiment in black and then cut it out using the coordinating die. I have used this sentiment set quite a bit for this release and I know it will be a tried and true favorite!

For the card base, I created a 5" by 7" card from Vintage Cream cardstock. I used the In Frames: Big and Tall Rectangles Die for the outer frame that is cut from Stormy Sea cardstock. I layered it on the card base using foam squares and then added the entire focal panel using additional foam squares! A bit of glitter and sequins finish off this card!

My next card uses the new Spring Wagon Stamp/Die set! This is a whimsical set featuring a wagon, larger-than-life cracked egg, and an assortment of blooms and mushrooms! It also includes a few different springtime sentiments that fit nicely onto two different sign options to decorate the wagon.

This card also features the new This is Big Sentiments: Spring Stamp/Die set and a new stencil collection called Stems and Blooms! I have used it quite a bit and it has instantly become a must-have in my opinion! I used it on the mat behind the focal image to give a hint of added color and pattern. Some of the other cards I've made for the release feature it more heavily, so stay tuned! 

This is another 5" by 7" card using the same frame set that I used on the previous card, but this time I used some gingham pattern paper for the outer frame.

I heat embossed the accent portion of the sentiment in white on Berry Sorbet cardstock and then added it to the bottom using foam squares. 

Join me tomorrow for even more springtime inspiration! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

The Greetery {Spring Jardin Collection Release Day}

Hello friends! It's release day for the gorgeous new Spring Jardin Collection from The Greetery! I mentioned in my post for day one that I wanted to create some projects that were more unexpected using the Tangled Tulips suite of products, but I'm back today with a fresh project using it in the "intended" way! ha ha! 

To begin my card, I cut the frame from white cardstock using the Capsule Fixed Borders Large Die and then used the Tangled Tulips Stamp + Stencil set to add the design. Once the stamping/stenciling was done, I embossed it using the Tangled Tulips Embossing Folder. 

Once that was done, I got to work on the clusters of tulips. I die cut everything twice using the Tangled Tulips Detail Die from white cardstock and then colored the pieces using dye inks and blender brushes. I added some colored pencil details to the clusters and to the frame.

I used the Capsule Basics Die for the middle section and the outer background. I cut the middle section from white woodgrain cardstock and the outer portion using Lilac Grace cardstock. I also created a white card base using the same die collection. The  middle section also features a border that was cut using the Capsule Filigree Borders Die from Antique Gold cardstock.

I layered everything on the Lilac panel using foam squares for dimension. 

The sentiment, which is from the Tangled Tulips Stamp Set, is heat embossed in gold onto Raspberry Fizz cardstock and cut using the banner die included in the Tangled Tulips Die.

I added a generous sprinkling of glitter for sparkle and shine! I was happy to use this set in the prescribed way, but I did have SO much fun during the coundown showing how it could be used in other ways! Everything will be available for purchase TODAY beginning at 10 am ET! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Project Inspiration {Wishing You an Easter Filled with His Love}

Hello and welcome! It's my turn for the Project Inspiration feature for Papertrey Ink and today I'll be sharing how I created this card in 7 steps! I loved the color combination from one of my cards I created last week, so I tried it again on this card and I'm still loving it just as much!

I'll share tips along the way and explain my process!

There are actually 7 steps, but only six fit nicely in the grid, but I'll share all of them below! ha ha!

Step 1: Cut an A2 panel of white cardstock and then add the stenciling using the In the Meadow Stencil Collection. Once the stenciling is done, add some brown ink splatter to the panel. I trimmed down the panel to 4 by 5 1/4 inches and set it aside.

Step 2: Add the mat that is cut from white cardstock using the Love to Layer: Garnished Edges Die. Secure it to the background panel with foam squares. 

Step 3: Cut the egg from white cardstock using the Egg Hunt Die. I used Aqua Mist ink and then used the Egg Hunt Stencil Collection to add the strips with the same ink. Add ink splatter and brown ink splatter for a speckled look.

Step 4: Cut and color the leaves and flowers using the Into the Blooms: Wild Wood Die. For the smallest flowers, add ink to a piece of white cardstock and then cut them. 

Step 5: Cut the pieces for the bow from white cardstock using the Wrap-it Ribbons Die. Color it using dye ink and blender brushes. Assemble with foam squares and liquid glue and attach to the top of the egg.

Step 6: Heat emboss the Sentiment in gold onto a strip of vellum. Wrap it around the card front and secure it to the back using clear tape.

Step 7: Add glitter and sequins and attach the panel to a top-folding A2 card base using foam squares.

I like to use both liquid glue and foam squares to assemble the flowers for added realism. The smallest flowers are shaped using a foam mat and the smallest end of a stylus tool. I like to use a fine tip 2-way glue pen to add the centers of the small flowers.

Since I used Aqua Mist ink on some of the leaves on the stenciled panel, I also added Aqua centers to the larger flowers. I have quite the collection of Easter cards now, but there are still a few new products I've purchased that I haven't had a chance to use yet. Hopefully I'll get a chance to use them soon since Easter is on its way! Thanks for fluttering by!