Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Holiday Photo Finishers

Hello all! Today is the last day of the Papertrey Ink Countdown as well as the second Group Post day. This time around each of us, on the design team, are showcasing the set Holiday Photo Finishers, designed by Nichole Heady. Our assignment is to create two projects, one photo card and one non-photo card. Check out what I came up with...To keep things simple I started by using one of the new tri-fold cards. I embossed the front flap with one of the Photo Finish Strip Dies and stamped a coordinating sentiment in True Black.Then stamped a large and small Bells & Boughs poinsettia flower in Spring Moss.Now, onto the inside... I raised the front flap and stamped a few corner flourishes in Ripe Avocado and Spring Moss.Placed a black and white photo into the center of the tri-fold card. To add a pop of color I stamped the flourishes, in Ripe Avocado, onto the photo and the card flaps.To finished the card off I stamped a "Joy" label in True Black and a poinsettia in Spring Moss onto white cardstock, cut out and attached to the photo with dimensional adhesive.Next up, the non-photo card... I started with a Rustic Cream cardstock block, stamped flourishes into the corners using Ripe Avocado and Spring Moss inks, stamped with a sentiment and attached to a Ripe Avocado card base.Finished the card off with a few black rhinestones. It's a super simple, yet elegant design, that can easily be mass produced.

Well, that's it from me today. Be sure to see what the rest of the Papertrey Ink design team has in store for you today...

Thanks for stopping by!

Maile



Happy Holiday Photo Card:

Peace And Joy Card:

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12 comments:

  1. cards by caraSeptember 13, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    These are so beautifully executed! I always love your extra little touches.

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  2. TittakvSeptember 14, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    These cards are just gorgeous! You make simple look so good.

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  3. GabbySeptember 14, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Nice photo card. I like the effect of embossing with the die, then stamping over it. The non-red poinsettias look smart, as well. Your card is lovely. I like the new sentiment stamp in black with the avocado flourishes and base. TFS Looking forward to the release tonight. :)

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  4. jan metcalfSeptember 14, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    What an endearing smile he has! Nice holiday card!

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  5. UnknownSeptember 14, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Beautiful cards as always, Maile! Love how you stamped the flourishes in two colors-you know how to add just the right touch, not too much, not too litte!

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  6. ToshaSeptember 14, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Simply beautiful!

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  7. Carol's Ink SpotSeptember 14, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Love how you embossed the photo strip onto our beautiful card.

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  8. Cornelia (fun stamping)September 14, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Your blog is just wonderful, you are truly an inspiration.

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  9. NoreenSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    I like the way you added flourishes to the inside, too.

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  10. jintyoo7September 14, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Beautiful work, Maile, loved the way you combined the "Table Service" set - great idea :o)

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  11. RAPOctober 1, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Your cards are so beautiful!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    I like the effect of embossing with the die, then stamping over it. The non-red poinsettias look smart, as well.....
    Just perfect:)

    plastic card ideas

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