A Simple Hello

Hey there! I'm back today for the final day of the December Papertrey Ink coundown.  Everything you've seen peeks of will be available tomorrow!

I'm at it one last time to bring you a final Fresh Floral Wrap-Ups sample. Today's card is all about showcasing the interchangeable sentiment. When paired with the tiny tag these phrases can be made: A Simple... Hello, Bonjour, xoxo, and Thanks.

A nice pop of color (kraft, limeade ice, autumn rose) and a touch of twine really bring this simple card to life. 

Well, that concludes my last look at Fresh Floral Wrap-Ups for you. Just remember... this stamp set and it's coordinating dies will be available for purchase through Papertrey Ink, beginning December 15th. 

Now, be sure to visit Papertrey Ink blog for more details on today's featured new product.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Maile

Yours Truly

Hi folks! Welcome to day four of the December Papertrey Ink countdown.

Here's a one layer card that puts Fresh Floral Wrap-Ups to great use!  

This triple bouquet design really makes a big impact for such a simple card. The colors I've chosen to work with... kraft, limeade ice, raspberry fizz, berry sorbet, and summer sunrise. 

Well, there's a quick look at Fresh Floral Wrap-Ups for you. Just remember... this stamp set and it's coordinating dies will be available for purchase through Papertrey Ink, beginning December 15th. 

Now, be sure to visit Papertrey Ink blog for more details on today's featured new product.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Maile

Bouquet of Love

Hi! Welcome to day three of the December Papertrey Ink countdown.

For today's look at Fresh Floral Wrap-Ups I'm focusing on a valentine/love theme.  

For an out of box take on this stamp set I've paired the bouquet top with the Enclosed: Heart die. I aligned the bouquets along the outer edges and then trimmed off the excess.

Well, there's a quick look at Fresh Floral Wrap-Ups for you. Just remember... this stamp set and it's coordinating dies will be available for purchase through Papertrey Ink, beginning December 15th. 

Now, be sure to visit Papertrey Ink blog for more details on today's featured new product.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Maile

Fresh Floral Wrap-Ups Card Set

Hello and welcome to day two of the December Papertrey Ink countdown.

Today I bring you another quick look at the Fresh Floral Wrap-Ups stamp set and dies.  This time around I assembled a pretty card trio.  These are simple to make and perfect for gift giving. 

Three smokey shadow stamped wraps (with twine) are topped with either a melon berry/new leaf, lavender moon/new leaf, or scarlet jewel/new leaf bouquet color combo.

A custom matching tag was cut using the coordinating dies, then attached with a bit of dimensional adhesive to give these simple cards a little pop.

Well, that concludes another quick look at Fresh Floral Wrap-Ups. Just remember... this stamp set and it's coordinating dies will be available for purchase through Papertrey Ink, beginning December 15th. 

Now, be sure to visit Papertrey Ink blog for more details on this set as well as today's other featured new product.  Heather Nichols is also working her magic with this set.  Don't miss it!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Maile

Introducing Fresh Floral Wrap-Ups

Hi there! Welcome to day one of the December Papertrey Ink countdown.

For this months release I bring you another addition to my Stamping Simply lineup...  Fresh Floral Wrap-Ups stamp set and dies! Now you can start adding sweet little bouquets to your projects that look like they are fresh from the florist shoppe. Add a touch of twine and a customizable tag. You'll be amazed by all you can do with these wrapped bundles!  

I've stamped a polka dot wrap, flowers, and leaves in black ink to create a simple black & white focal point. 

Then mounted the stamped panel onto a kraft card base.

And embellished with a black button. A simple yet effective embellishment. 

Well, there's a quick look at Fresh Floral Wrap-Ups for you. Just remember... this stamp set and it's coordinating dies will be available for purchase through Papertrey Ink, beginning December 15th. 

Now, be sure to visit Papertrey Ink blog for more details on today's featured new product.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Maile

Ombre Stripes Paper Collection Countdown Day 5

Hey there! I'm back today for the final day of the November Papertrey Ink coundown.  Everything you've seen peeks of will be available tomorrow!

So, today I've got one final sample to share with you using the new Ombre Stripes patter paper pack.  Sounds like lots of you are pretty excited to add these papers to your own crafty collection.  I know you'll enjoy them!

So, today's layout features a heavy block of pattern paper strips.  I've trimmed pieces from raspberry fizz, tropical teal, plum pudding, orange zest, and scarlet jewel sheets.  Then attached them so that the darkest part of the ombre on each strip was staggered. 

The strips were topped with a die cut sentiment, cut using the Birthday Cheer dies, and black rhinestones.

Well, that concludes today's look at the Ombre Stripes paper collection. Just remember... these items will be available for purchase through Papertrey Ink, beginning November 15th.

Now, be sure to visit Papertrey Ink blog for more details on today's featured new product.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Maile

Ombre Stripes Paper Collection Countdown Day 4

Hey there! I'm back today for day 4 of the November Papertrey Ink coundown. 

And yes you've guessed it, with another Ombre Stripes pattern paper sample. This time in tag form, with a last minute Christmas tag idea.

Pure poppy and new leaf ombre stripes look great on top of a Folded Tags die, cut from kraft cardstock.  A Fab Flakes snowflake (soon to be available), a Wet Paint "Joy", and bit of silk ribbon finish these tags off perfectly.  

Here's How: I die cut the tag base from kraft cardstock, then die cut the pattern paper using only the top portion of the die, and then attached the two together after folding. 

Well, that concludes today's look at Ombre Stripes paper collection and Fab Flakes. Just remember... these items will be available for purchase through Papertrey Ink, beginning November 15th.

Now, be sure to visit Papertrey Ink blog for more details on today's featured new product.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Maile

Ombre Stripes Paper Collection Countdown Day 3

Hey there! I'm back today for day 3 of the November Papertrey Ink coundown. 

I bring you another sample using the soon to be release Ombre Stripes pattern paper pad...

Today's card is a simple one. It features the melon berry ombre strip, which was layered underneath a die cut Make It Market: Garden Guild cover plate. 

This lovely bird, perched into the cover plate panel, is from the soon to be released Winter Woods stamp set.  Isn't the chickadee just adorable?!

Well, that concludes today's look at Ombre Stripes paper collection and Winter Woods. Just remember... these items will be available for purchase through Papertrey Ink, beginning November 15th. 

Now, be sure to visit Papertrey Ink blog for more details on today's featured new product.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Maile

Ombre Stripes Paper Collection Countdown Day 2

Hi there! Welcome to day two of the November Papertrey Ink countdown.

Today I'm here to share with you my latest addition to my Stamping Simply line up for Papertrey Ink. This months release I've designed a whole new set of pattern papers...  Ombre Stripes paper collection.  A detail look at the entire collection can be found on the Papertrey Ink blog today.

This collection of A2 paper is actually inspired by the kraft ombre stripes included in the Treetops Glisten collection. Now in a rainbow of colors, this is surely a must have! Coordinates with Pure Poppy, Melon Berry, Orange Zest, Limeade Ice, New Leaf, Tropical Teal, Winter Wisteria, Raspberry Fizz, Scarlet Jewel.  4 sheet of each color are included.

For today's projects i've pulled out the raspberry fizz and limeade ice versions. 

I've die cut ombre striped panels using the Sentiment Splits: Angle Vertical Die.

A Branching Out die cut from black cardstock perfectly pops off the stripes. The black rhinestones and Southwestern Style sentiment finished the card off nicely.

One basic layout was used for today's card duo, an easy design that can be used to quickly assemble a whole stack of colorful creations.  

This one was topped with a die cut too, one cut using another item from this months release... Birthday Cheer dies.

Well, that concludes today's look at Ombre Stripes paper collection. Just remember... this paper pack will be available for purchase through Papertrey Ink, beginning November 15th. 

Now, be sure to visit Papertrey Ink blog for more details on today's featured new product.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Maile

Folded Tags Dies Day 5

Hello and welcome to day 5 of the Papertrey Ink October countdown!

Tomorrow night is the big release day!  When you can get your own hands on these Folded Tags dies!  I did mention earlier that this set includes two identical tags that are wired together but, today is the day that these dies are featured on the Papertrey Ink blog.  All the details such as size, cost and even more inspirational ideas can be found there today.  Don't miss it!

Also featured today are a few new items...  Wet Paint Holiday Tags stamps + dies, Star Scribbles stamps + dies, Star Scribbles foiled paper collection and the Wet Paint Alphabet dies.  I've featured some of these in today's tag trio.  Along with a fun holiday color combo of hibiscus burst, ocean tides, simply chartreuse, gold and black.

Here I've combined together the Wet Paint Holiday and Star Scribbles stamp sets, on top of a Folded Tag.

I even pulled out Treetops Glisten to create a bright and cheery line of treetops.

Well, that concludes today's look at Folded Tags dies. Just remember... the tag dies you have seen today will be available for purchase through Papertrey Ink, beginning October 15th. 

Now, be sure to visit Papertrey Ink blog for more details on today's featured new product.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Maile

Folded Tags Dies Day 4

Hello and welcome to day 4 of the Papertrey Ink October countdown!

Today my focus is on something other than Christmas.  I'm here to show you just how versatile these little tags are!  So, I've got a tag duo perfect for a celebration of love.  Honestly these designs could work for other commonly celebrated occasions, like birthdays!

I love a simple color combo of neutrals and metallics.  Metallics make the perfect pop in a simple design.  The dots are from the previously released Good Times stamp set.  Here they are layered at the top of the tag in black ink.

Those same dots are layered in gold onto the inside of the second tag. "Love" is from the Make it Market Mini: Garden Gild stamp set. 

Here's a quick shot of the insides. FYI... A touch of adhesive on either side of the top hole keeps everything in place nicely.

Well, that concludes today's look at Folded Tags dies. Just remember... the tag dies you have seen today will be available for purchase through Papertrey Ink, beginning October 15th. 

Now, be sure to visit Papertrey Ink blog for more details on today's featured new product.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Maile

Folded Tags Dies Day 3

Hello and welcome to day 3 of the Papertrey Ink October countdown!

And yes, I'm back with more folded tags!  I hope you guys are loving this new tag design.  Here's a couple more samples for you.

These tags were made for pattern paper!  The one sided pattern papers give you a pattern on the outside and a clean surface on the inside.  Perfect for writing a message clearly on the inside. It also gives you a nice bit of contrast between the two visible layers. 

I layered images from the Mini Market Kit: Holiday Folk stamp set and snowflakes from the Snowflake Medallion die onto aqua mist pattern paper. 

I then touched up the cute characters with a little shine using my Stella of Wink paint pen.

Well, that concludes today's look at Folded Tags dies. Just remember... the tag dies you have seen today will be available for purchase through Papertrey Ink, beginning October 15th. 

Now, be sure to visit Papertrey Ink blog for more details on today's featured new product.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Maile

Folded Tags Dies Day 2

Hi there! Welcome to day two of the October Papertrey Ink countdown. 

Today I bring you another quick look at the Folded Tags dies.  This time around I die cut them from kraft cardstock.  You can cut these babies out from any color cardstock.  If you choose to use a dark cardstock, writing inside with a gold pen/maker would look really neat. 

With a twist to the standard tag, it really doesn't take much to make these Folded Tags shine.  A Christmas Cheer die cut perfectly embellishes the top of this simple tag.

Images from the Deck the Hall stamp set fits snugly into place.

Well, that concludes today's look at Folded Tags dies. Just remember... the tag dies you have seen today will be available for purchase through Papertrey Ink, beginning October 15th. 

Now, be sure to visit Papertrey Ink blog for more details on today's featured new product.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Maile

Folded Tags Dies Day 1

Hi there! Welcome to day one of the October Papertrey Ink countdown.

First things first...  I'm sure some of you have heard this news already, but if not... I am leaving the Papertrey Ink senior design team.  It was a tough decision to come to terms with, but it is what's necessary for me and my family at this time.  However, I do plan on sticking around the Papertrey Ink camp by continuing on as a product designer.  Yay!

With that said, I do have a new Stamping Simply design being release this month.  Let me briefly introduce you to Folded Tags dies...

These are two tag dies wired together. Two tags can be cut at one time.  This is perfect for cranking out those Christmas tags! The curved end is cut just a bit shorter than the squared end, letting a bit of the interior peek out.

Scored lines aid you in assembly and allow the tag to open up.  This features is also perfect for adding an interactive element to your cards!

Just a touch of pattern paper was added to the interior, it adds a nice pop of color to both the outside and inside of this tag duo.

Well, that concludes today's look at Folded Tags dies. Just remember... the tag dies you have seen today will be available for purchase through Papertrey Ink, beginning October 15th. 

Now, be sure to visit Papertrey Ink blog for more details on today's featured new product.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Maile

Papertrey Ink September Release Projects

The Papertrey Ink September countdown is about to come to an end and I'm here to share my final projects with you today. But, before I do, let me remind you that everything you've seen peeks of will be available for purchase through Papertrey Ink beginning 10 pm EST tonight.

Now, let me get right to it!...

Let me begin with the non-Christmas card using Keep It Simple: Surgery by Nichole Heady and Tucked In: Get Well by Dawn McVey.  

I combined both with the So Striking stamp set and dies.  Silly me, I forgot to capture a shot of the inside of the card.  Inside is the same sun image paired with a sentiment from the Tucked In: Get Well stamp set.  Sorry.

And now back to Christmas...

Enclosed: Bell by Dawn McVey.

Paired with a pattern paper sheet from Treetops Glisten paper pad.

Deck the Halls by Dawn McVey.

This too was paired with a pattern paper sheet from Treetops Glisten paper pad.

And I've got one last Treetops Glisten stamp set sample for you.  

A bright and bold combo, proving just how versatile this stamp set truly is.

Well, that about covers it.  Be sure to check out the rest of the design teams fabulous projects as well...

• Nichole Heady
• Betsy Veldman
• Heather Nichols
• Dawn McVey
• Melissa Phillips
• Amy Sheffer
• Lizzie Jones
• Danielle Flanders
• Ashley Cannon Newell
• Laurie Willson

Thanks for stopping by!

Maile




Healing Wishes Card
Stamps: So Striking, Keep It Simple: Surgery, and Tucked In: Get Well
Ink: True Black, Summer Sunrise and Orange Zest
Cardstock: White
Pattern Paper: So Striking Pattern Paper Pad
Other: So Striking Die

Joy Card
Stamps: Enclosed: Bell
Ink: Pinefeather and Scarlet Jewel
Cardstock: White
Pattern paper: Treetops Glisten Paper Pad
Other: Enclosed: Bell Die and Gold Baker's Twine

FaLaLaLaLa Card
Stamps: Deck the Halls
Ink: Gold, Scarlet Jewel, and Ocean Tides
Cardstock: White
Pattern Paper: Treetops Glisten Paper Pad
Other: Deck the Halls Die

Merry Christmas To You Card:
Stamps: Treetops Glisten
Ink: True Black, Hibiscus Burst, Ocean Tides, and Limeade Ice
Cardstock: White
Other: Black Rhinestones