Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Autumn Acorns & Background Basics: Houndstooth Day 2

Hello all! It's day two of the Papertrey Ink Countdown. I hope you all are enjoying everything so far! Well, I'm back today to share some more of my latest stamp sets... Autumn Acorns & Background Basics: Houndstooth. This time around I've chosen to focus on the masculine abilities of these two sets. So, here are a couple of cards perfect for the man in your life!...For my first card, I started by stamping a border, using the smaller pattern from Background Basics: Houndstooth, in Versamark onto a kraft card base. Then rounded the bottom right corner.Die cut and stamped the leaves, acorn top and acorn bottom, from Autumn Acorns. I applied the Rock & Roll inking technique to the acorn, using Ripe Avocado and Dark Chocolate inks. Stamped the sentiment and wrapped the card base with some Rustic Button Twine.This second card is a play on this fun sentiment. I die cut a Half & Half strip from a Pacific Vineyard pattern paper block and attached it to a Rustic White card base.Die cut and stamped the acorns in varying shades of green. I arranged the acorns along the side of the card base to make them appear as if they were falling and then attached them, with dimensional adhesive, at different heights. Finished the card of with "Falling For You", also from Autumn Acorns.

So, I hope you've enjoyed these last two days of Autumn Acorns and Background Basics: Houndstooth. If you can't wait to get your hands on these sets, just remember they become available starting August 15th at Papertrey Ink. And remember... I'd love to know what you think, so please share!

Now, for even more sneak peek goodness, be sure to visit Nichole Heady , Dawn McVey, Heather Nichols & Melissa Bickford.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Maile



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13 comments:

  1. GenyAugust 10, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    This set looks so wonderful Maile and I love your projects!!

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  2. Kathy McAugust 10, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Maile, these two sets are so versatile. First, I love anything related to Fall, and houndstooth makes for a great background on a card, circle, rectangle, etc. and is appropriate for masculine cards. Awesome release!

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  3. Wendy ten HoveAugust 11, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Wow, Maile, these acorns are just THE cutest I've ever seen in stamps!! Love the rounded shape of them!! And the leaves are perfect! Great cards! Lovely colors!
    Hugs,Wendy

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  4. JudithAugust 11, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    I love these cards! The sentiments are just lovely and the acorns perfect. Well done!

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  5. UnknownAugust 11, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Love the acorns, Maile! Can't wait to use them:)

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  6. Suzanne RussellAugust 11, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    What a perfect Autumn Icon...I love acorns! Thanks for these great examples of how to use them!

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  7. ChristinaAugust 11, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    These are just awesome, Maile! My hubby loves fall as much as I do, so I'm looking forward to using your new sets for some masculine cards. Love the different tops for the acorns!

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  8. Lisa EltonAugust 11, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Oh Maile I love both of these and this set is definately on my list!!! Thanks :)

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  9. Luc and SoniaAugust 11, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Maile, just love the "falling for you" card...the acorns are so sweet, and I must have them!

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  10. Juanita BAugust 11, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Wonderful cards! I am so entrenched with the Versamark Houndstooth. I'm amazed at how well it shows up and looks brown, WOW! The cards are so perfectly masculine...I can never see too many masculine cards. TFS.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Very sweet!! I love your CAS style, Maile!

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  12. GabbyAugust 12, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    I absolutely love your new acorn set and the houndstooth background is great. I like the bg and the way you cut out the on the "falling acorns" card how you used the half and half for the cut away! :) Looking forward to seeing more. Great cards. :)

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  13. LynnAugust 13, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    I just LOVE all these projects. That houndstooth is a must-have for me!

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