Papertrey Ink August Release Countdown Day 4

Hello and welcome to the fourth and final day of the Papertrey Ink August Release Countdown! I have two projects to share with you today and up first is the cutest new stamp/die set called Measured in Abundance! I just love this vintage scale brimming with autumnal goodness!

I'm on a Canyon Clay background kick, if you haven't noticed! ha ha! I'm equally obsessed with the Canyon Clay background paired with the new Fall Harvest Hot Foil Plate as you also may have noticed!

The new stamp set comes with two different sentiments that work nicely with the scale. I can't wait to see if the images from the Tiers of Cheer Stamp set will work size-wise to create a Christmas scene on top of the scale!

There are a few different accessories to style the items; a basket and a nest of raffia or Spanish moss, but I chose to just add the items directly on the scale's top platform. 

I added glitter here and there for some sparkle and shine!

My final card for today AND for the release features the beautiful new cornucopia die set paired with the new Elegant Edges: Sunflower die.

I'm obsessed with all of the cute fillers for the cornucopia and can see myself using them outside of the cornucopia for all kinds of projects!

This card features the second sentiment included in the Measured in Abundance stamp set, but please note: the cornucopia die set also comes with a large sentiment that says "Many Blessings"!

I die cut all of the cornucopia pieces and fillers from white cardstock and then colored them using distress oxide inks and finger daubers and a blender brush (for the large cornucopia).

I love all of the beautiful detail that is built-in to the dies; adding color just enhances them even more!

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

 

Papertrey Ink August Release Countdown Day 3

I can't believe we've made it to day 3 of Papertrey Ink August release countdown! My first card for today uses the new Into the Blooms: Acorn dies! They are seriously so cute, but I seem to ALWAYS love anything from the Into the Blooms product line!

For the background, I cut an A2 panel of Autumn Rose cardstock and blended some Scarlet Jewel ink in each of the four corners. Once that was done, I used the Fallen Leaves Hot Foil Plate and gold foil. I added it to a top-folding A2 white card base using liquid glue.

I used the Love to Layer:Decorative Bracket dies for the strip down the middle and the focal bracket.

I die cut all of the pieces from the acorn set and colored them using distress oxide inks and blender brushes. I chose to place the sentiment directly onto the largest acorn.

I used a brown marker and a color spritzing tool to add the brown flecks to the die cut pieces.

I had fun arranging the acorns, leaves, and berries using foam squares and liquid glue.

My second card for today uses the beautiful new Fall Harvest stamp/die set and the new Fall Harvest Hot Foil Plate.

I'm seriously in love with this new hot foil plate as you can probably tell....I'm using it again on one of tomorrow's cards! ha ha!

The new Fall Harvest stamp set comes with lots of different options; Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, and Fall Harvest. I chose to use the Into the Blooms: Sunflowers die rather than the stamped sunflowers that are included in the stamp set. 

The background is Harvest Gold cardstock with Terracotta Tile ink around the edges. It almost makes it look like its glowing!

I really like the cute banner....once again, there are quite a few options, but of course I had to pick this one!

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

 

Papertrey Ink August Release Countdown Day 2

Welcome to day 2 of the Papertrey Ink August release countdown! I have two projects to share with you today using some FABULOUS new products! Up first is my card using the new Sweet as Pie dies....I can't wait to make all kinds of pie cards throughout the year!

This die set comes with everything you need to make any type of pie you can think of! I went with a pumpkin pie, just fitting for the upcoming season! I did take some creative liberties with my pie, but that's the great thing about creating with paper....anything goes! ha ha!

For the background, I used the new Fall Harvest Hot Foil Plate (once again sneaking it in early) with gold foil on a canyon clay background panel. Before I did the foiling, I added some terracotta tile ink around the four corners.

I thought this sentiment, which is from the Thankful for Fall Sentiments, was perfect for this pie card! I stamped it on an Love to Layer: Arches panel that was die cut from a piece of gingham pattern paper. It's from a Recollections Christmas Spice paper pad that I've had for a few years!

I stamped the sentiment using Ripe Avocado ink, added the pie and then some foliage die cut using Into the Blooms: Christmas Sprigs dies and colored using ink pads and blender brushes. I layered it all up around the pie using both liquid glue and foam squares. I had quite a bit of fun with those two sprigs of berries using ink, alcohol markers, and a white gel pen. I added a generous dusting of glitter for some sugary sweetness!

My next card features the new Cornered: Sunflower die and the new Reflections: August stamp set and die!

I really like this particular scripture. I heat embossed it in detail white onto a piece of Aqua Mist cardstock and then cut it out using the largest die in the Reflections: August die set.

I had a bit of fun with the size of this card; I wanted to be able to use the Cornered: Sunflower die at both the top and the bottom of the card AND use the scripture with its coordinating die.

I used a few flowers from the Into the Blooms: Wreath die set and the cute bees from the Berry Best Mom stamp set.

Join me again for day 3 of the countdown! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Papertrey Ink August Release Countdown Day 1

Welcome to day 1 of the Papertrey Ink August release countdown! Fall is going to be here before we know it so this release is full of fun, new autumn stamps/dies! My first card for today features the adorable new In Stitches: Halloween stamp/die set paired with the new Cover Plate: Handmade Quilt die. I also snuck in the new Fall Harvest Hot Foil Plate, but it won't be showcased for a few more days....I just simply couldn't resist using it as a frame for this card!

To begin, I used the Fall Harvest Hot Foil Plate on an A2 sized piece of Sweet Blush cardstock using gold foil. I really like that this particular plate is just a frame so it reduces the risk of over-foiling in the middle!

I added some Sweet Blush ink around the edges and adhered it to a top-folding A2 white card base using liquid glue. I ran another piece of Sweet Blush cardstock through my die cut machine along with the new Cover Plate: Handmade Quilt die. Once that was done, I cut it out using the Love to Layer: Charming Brackets die. 

I die cut the ghost, moon, witches hat, Boo! and the flowers from white cardstock. I stamped the ghost's "stitches" using Soft Stone ink for a subtle look. I used the cheek and eye stamps included in the set, but then added my own mouth using a fine-tip black marker. The stamp set includes a few mouth options, but this is the look I was going for. I used the stitches for the moon as well, but just used a blender brush and Harvest Gold ink to color it in.  I didn't want the white outline that the stamp would have provided. I added the flowers and leaves, glitter, and sequins to finish off this Halloween design!

My second card for today features the new Sunflower Garden Stencil Collection, the new This Is Big Sentiments: Thankful stamp set, and the new Love to Layer: Pinked Squares.

I actually ended up making two identical cards because I like creating multiple panels when I have my stencils out.

Rather than cutting the Pinked Squares apart (which I will do) I left them wired together to create this pinked frame. It was just perfect to highlight the sentiment.

I kept the die cut flowers the same colors that I used on the stenciled panel for continuity.

There are dies for the two different large "thankful" sentiments; I chose to use the bold image, but there is also a beautiful script font as well!

Join me again tomorrow for day 2! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

The Greetery {Sweet as Honey}

 

Hello and welcome, friends! I'm happy to "bee" here today with a pair of bright and sunny cards just fitting for the summer season! I have a bee-themed thank you gift I need a thank you card for and I just found out my son’s new 5^th grade teacher’s favorite flower is the sunflower, so you can see where this is headed! Ha ha!  I used quite a potpourri of products and I will explain each step of the way, so let’s get started!  ****update****The Greetery is having a summer sale! You can find it HERE!!

To begin, I got to work on the bees; I oftentimes like just sitting down to create groupings of different elements and then I just have fun mixing things up as I create! I used the Honey Bees Die for each of the three sizes of bees. I added two layers of wings on the larger bee: one out of white cardstock and one from vellum. I die cut everything else from white cardstock and then used finger daubers and assorted distress oxide inks to color the bees. I used liquid glue to put them all together. The largest bee has some Nuvo Crystal Glaze over the black body portion. I set the bees aside and got to work on the background.

For the two backgrounds, I used the Seed Catalog Background Stamp on an A2 panel of Lemon Tart cardstock. I have found that I like laying the cling rubber background stamps face up in my MISTI and then lay the cardstock over the top and secure it to the lid using washi tape. I simply add the paper over the stamp exactly where I want it, add a rolled piece of washi tape and then swing the lid down to catch the panel. I have also started to use a mini brayer to smooth out the ink on the background stamps for even coverage. I also added the honeycomb pattern to the corners of each of the background panels using the Buzz-Worthy Sentiments stamp set.

I die cut two of the third-to-largest arches included in the A2 Arches Die die from white cardstock. I added some tumbled glass distress oxide ink to the center of each arch. For the “Bee Kind” card, I stamped the “always” portion of the sentiment at the top of the arch and then added the greenery which is die cut using the Garden Tub Filler Die. I colored it with finger daubers and inks like I always do! Ha ha! I adhered it to the arch using foam squares. I also added some flowers from the BotaniCuts Wildflower Mix die….they are the perfect size to accent the greenery. I used the Buzzy Bits to add the honeycomb centers to the flowers. That big bee is added to the greenery using additional foam squares as well as the “Bee Kind” sentiment. I added the entire thing to the background (which I ended up trimming down ¼ inch and added it to an A2 white card base.

My sunflower card uses the same arch as I mentioned earlier. I used the Magnolia Wreath Die as an unexpected backdrop for the sunflowers. I stamped the “sweet as” portion at the top of the arch, just like I did on the first card. I used the BotaniCuts Sunflower Die die for the flowers; I added some colored pencil detail on the petals for added realism.  I realized I have either lost or misplaced the center dies for the smaller sunflowers so I had an unexpected “make it work” moment! Ugh! I’m hoping the recipient won’t even notice! Ha ha!

I assembled this card the same way as the first card. I haven’t been in a glittery mood lately (who am I?) but I did want some shine so I added some Shimmer Spray to the top of both cards! I’m so happy with how they both turned out and I can’t wait to give them to their recipients! Thanks for fluttering by!