Alpha-blocks

Today is day four of the Papertrey Ink countdown, as well as Design Team Group Post day. For today's assignment, Nichole has asked us to create a project using the new Alpha-blocks (available the last day of the countdown, April 15th). I love this unique, fresh and modern take on the typical alphabet set. It's so my style! I've been having fun stamping these Alpha-blocks in a myriad of colors and pairing the letters with words to create the perfect greeting. Here's is what I came up with...This first card pairs both Background Basics: Chevron Stripes, Make A Wish and Make A Wish Additions with Alpha-blocks. I stamped the boldest chevron stripe in True Black along the bottom of a white card base.

Stamped the Alpha-blocks in Ripe Avocado, Summer Sunrise and Stormy Sky Distress Ink into Alpha-blocks die cuts to say "Happy". Then using a couple sentiments from Make A Wish & Make A Wish Additions I was able to complete the phrase "Happy 2nd Birthday". To finish the card off, I topped the "H" with a present bow and embellished with a True Black button.This next card pairs Make A Wish & Make A Wish Additions again with Alpha-blocks, creating the phrase "You're 7... Happy Birthday" into a cake. I die cut the edge of the stamped panel with an Edgers #1 Die. Die cut a second edge and then traced twice, with a marker, for added detail.

Also from Make A Wish, I stamped the cake stand and candles in True Black. Embellished with a flower from Up, Up & Away, a tiny flower from the new Tag-it's #3 (available April 15), a felt Flower Fusion #3 felt flower and Stickles glitter.

See what I mean?! So my style and I'm loving it!

For even more Alpha-block fun, stop by and check out what the rest of the Design Team has up their sleeves...

• Nichole Heady


• Betsy Veldman


• Dawn McVey


• Heather Nichols


• Lisa Johnson


• Melissa Phillips


• Michelle Wooderson


• Erin Lincoln


• Jessica Witty


• Danielle Flanders

Thanks for stopping by, have a great one!

Maile

Happy 2nd Birthday:

• Stamps: Background Basics: Chevron Stripes, Alpha-blocks, Make A Wish & Make A Wish Additions


• Ink: True Black, Ripe Avocado, Summer Sunrise & Stormy Skys Ranger Distress Ink


• Cardstock: White


• Accessories: True Black Vintage Button & Alpha-blocks Die

You're 7... Happy Birthday:

• Stamps: Alpha-blocks, Make A Wish, Make A Wish Additions, Up, Up & Away & Tag-it's #3


• Ink: True Black, Summer Sunrise, Berry Sorbet & Smoky Shadow Distress Ink


• Cardstock: True Black & White


• Accessories: True Black Felt, True Black Vintage Buttons, White Embroidery Floss, Stickles Glitter Glue, Edgers #1 Die Collection & Flower Fusion #3 Die