Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Trendy Tree Tops Day Two

Hey there! Thanks for joining me for day two of the Papertrey ink April Countdown. I'm back today to bring you more of my new set... Trendy Tree Tops and from the looks of it, it sounds as if some of you are as excited about this set as I am. So let me get started with a couple more samples. This time around, I'm thinking a little out of the box and veering from the traditional tree image...First up... the branch. Turned the tree trunk onto its side and stamped in Smokey Shadow ink. Die cut a file folder type edge from Soft Stone cardstock, stamped with a sentiment, wrapped with ribbon and attached to the card base.Topped the branch off with the circular bird image in Spring Moss ink and then layered the leaves in Simply Chartreuse ink. Die cut the heart (more on this later) from Hawaiian Shores cardstock, added a touch of Glossy Accents and attached.Up next... the circular focal image. Stamped a row of circles (same image used yesterday) in a fun color combo onto a white card base. Finished the card off with a sentiment from Think Big Favorites #15.

Well, that concluded my second look at Trendy Tree Tops. Just remember... this set is available for purchase through Papertrey Ink, beginning April 15th, for $15. In the mean time, I'd love to know what you think so far, so please feel free to share!

Now, be sure to visit Nichole Heady and Erin Lincoln for peeks at Baby Face. Also, Heather Nichols, Dawn McVey, Melissa Bickford & Lexi Daly have peeks to share with you of their newest sets for the month.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Maile


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19 comments:

  1. Wendy ten HoveApril 11, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    These are pretty!!! Love the sweet white bird there and told you already yesterday that I love the circles with the lines in them and great to see you can also use them the way you did now! Gorgeous cards!
    Hugs, Wendy

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  2. jan metcalfApril 11, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    Love your looks today! Your style is clean and simple, am trying to scale back on using so many embellies, and will use your samples for inspiration! The circles with lines are a nice design element!!

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  3. Bethany StellpflugApril 11, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    I love the 2nd card! VERY pretty! Your cards are awesome :)

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  4. GeriApril 11, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    Love both of these Maile! Especially that second one! Looks like a sweet set!

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  5. Suzanne RussellApril 11, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    I am crazy about your new Trendy Tree Tops! Your second card today is simply gorgeous! Thanks, as always, for your inspiration!

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  6. SusiApril 11, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    Maile, I just love your CAS style! Refreshing and colourful every time! Great cards, every one of them!

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  7. AnonymousApril 11, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    This looks to be a great set. Simple, fresh & modern. You do an outstanding job on samples as usual.

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  8. ToshaApril 11, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    Maile, you amaze me at how simply yet beautiful your cards are...everytime!

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  9. Cindy Coutts @ Cindy B DesignsApril 11, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    Hi Maile, I think Tree Tops is going to be a fav of mine. The cards you've shown us are nothing less than beautiful and fun. Can't wait to get my hands on this. Your CAS style really appeals to me because I'm a CAS kinda gal myself. Your cards published in Paper Crafts Magazine have also given me the courage to submit my CAS cards to them as well and several of them have been accepted for publication, so thank you for that. Stunning cards don't always have to be busy.

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  10. Holly saveurApril 11, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    LOVE the first card!

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  11. Jennifer JApril 11, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    I like how you made that tree into a branch on that first card. So creative.

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  12. jintyoo7April 11, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Marvelous re-thinking, the tree trunk looks great as a branch. Love the clean graphic design on the second card - beautiful big circle with the sentiment overlaid :)

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  13. UnknownApril 11, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Maile, thank you for showing us how to use this set in another way!! Love Trendy Tree Tops:)

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  14. MollyK.April 11, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    I love to see stamps used in a surprising but effective way....as you did using the tree as a branch!

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  15. AliciaApril 11, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    They're both so simple and so cute! Love the pops of color without looking too busy.

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  16. NancyApril 11, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Gorgeous CAS designs, as usual:)

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  17. AimesApril 11, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Yup. It's for sure. I LOVE this set! :)
    I especially love your second card: it oozes geometric cool-ness!
    x

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  18. GabbyApril 11, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    Love the bright, cheery hello sunshine card. I'm liking this new Trendy Trees set. :)

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  19. cards by caraApril 11, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    What beautiful cards you made - absolutely gorgeous, as per usual!

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