Tuesday, April 12, 2011

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...



    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

    16 comments:

    1. Wow, Maile! So pretty! Love the black & white card especially... so clever! :)

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    2. Duh, they're both B&W... Lol! I meant the second one. :) Though, they're both a delight! :)

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    3. I am SO in LOVE with Chevron Stripes - I LOVE all the design possibilities it offers! Thank you Maile!!

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    4. I like the fun way you added the age to the second card!

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    5. Oh, gosh.... just about decided that I wouldn't order these alpha blocks, because I thought they might be too big for cards and then you show these beauties, ha ha!! Oeh, love these cards! And perfect for combining with those Make a wish stamps!.... back on the wish list then..... ha ha!!
      Hugs, Wendy

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    6. Love, love these birthday cards and the way you incorporated so many PTI stamps and supplies into them. Great projects! :)

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    7. The cards are so cute - love the whimsical nature of the 2nd card. Thanks for sharing :)

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    8. Adorable cards! I love how you did that cake with the mix of sentiments!!

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    9. Oh my goodness! You do know how to take the most basic things and make them pop! Love the cards, especially the 7th birthday card. So lovely, Maile.

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    10. Love what you did. Very clever! Thanks.

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    11. Very creative cards! Love the use of the blocks as a cake! So Clever!

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    12. FABULOUS CAS cards, Maile!!! I LOVE how you mixed and matched various PTI stamp sets with the new alpha blocks!! Thanks for the inspiration!

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    13. GREAT cards!! LOVE the designs!! (=

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    14. I like them both but the second one - FABULOUS!

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    15. Your work is amazing! I check your site everyday...thought I was a follower all this time but just realized I wasn't on your list. Not sure what happened but so glad I signed up again...love, love, love your work.

      Arlene.
      http://waterdots.blogspot.com/

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