Introducing the Wine Bottle Tag Die

Today is day one of the Papertrey Ink October countdown. Even though I do not have any new stamp sets to share with you, I do have a couple dies coming out this month that I'd love to share with you. Today I bring you the Wine Bottle Tag Die...This Wine Bottle Tag Die measures 2" x 7" and will be available for purchase beginning October 15th (at Papertrey Ink). It's perfect for accessorizing any bottle to create the perfect gift just in time for the holidays and festive gatherings.By using the Wine Bottle Tag I was able to package and present a little something for a gracious hostess. I started by die cutting a tag from Rustic Cream and Spring Moss cardstock. I trimmed off the bottom of the Spring Moss tag and attached it to the bottom of the Rustic Cream tag.Stamped a Rustic Cream cardstock strip with flowers from the Iconic Images (sorry, this set is not available for purchase but a few images from Garden Variety can be used instead) in Spring Moss, Berry Sorbet and Summer Sunrise. Stamped a sentiment from Gracious Vases, attached with dimensional adhesive and wrapped with white silk ribbon.

Well, that all I've got for today. I truly hope that you've enjoyed! I'd love to know what you think, so please share!

Now, be sure to visit Nichole Heady and Besty Veldman for a peek at Shape Up Snowman Accessories and Tremendous Treats: Christmas. Also, Dawn McVey, Heather Nichols, Tiffany Pastor, Beth Silaika & Melissa Bickford have peeks to share with you of their newest sets for the month.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Maile


Thanks For Your Graciousness Tag:

• Stamps: Iconic Images & Gracious Vases
• Ink: Spring Moss, Berry Sorbet, Summer Sunrise & Dark Chocolate
• Cardstock: Rustic White & Spring Moss
• Accessories: 1/4" White Silk Ribbon & Wine Bottle Tag Die

Autumn Acorns & Background Basics Houndstooth Day 1

Hello my friends! It's day one of the Papertrey Ink Countdown, hooray! So, today I bring you the first samples of my latest stamp sets... Autumn Acorns & Background Basics: Houndstooth. Both will be available for purchase beginning August 15th at Papertrey Ink.

First up, a bit of Autumn Acorns...

Within Autumn Acorns are 5 different sized leaf images, 4 of which I used on the card above. I inked the leaf images, using the Rock & Roll technique, stamped into a row onto a Rustic Cream card base and then topped it off with "Happy Thanksgiving" (also included in Autumn Acorns).To add a bit of interest, to this single layer card, I embossed a few raised lines using the scoring blade on my paper cutter.Next up, Background Basics: Houndstooth and a bit more Autumn Acorns. I started this card by inking the leaves, using the Rock & Roll technique again, and then stamped them onto the Rustic White card base. I then stamped a kraft cardstock block with the largest houndstooth pattern (there are two strips included in the Background Basics: Houndstooth set, one small and one large). Die cut the Mega Mat Stack #1 from the center of the stamped block and attached it to the card base with dimensional adhesive.To compliment the Autumn Acorns stamp set are two coordinating Autumn Acorns Dies, one for the leaves and another for the acorns. For today's card I pulled out the Autumn Acorn Die for the acorns, this die includes 6 different acorn shapes and sizes that coordinating with solid bottoms and different patterned tops included in the stamp set. I die cut and stamped three polka dot topped acorns and layered them over the stamped leaves at different heights, using dimensional adhesive. Finished the card off with a stamped sentiment (also from Autumn Acorns) and Fine Linen ribbon.

Well, that concludes my first look at Autumn Acorns, Autumn Acorns Dies & Background Basics: Houndstooth. I truly hope that you've enjoyed! I'd love to know what you think, so please share!

Now, be sure to visit Nichole Heady and Besty Veldman for a peek at Table Service. Also, Dawn McVey, Heather Nichols & Melissa Bickford have peeks to share with you of their newest sets for the month.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Maile

Happy Thanksgiving:

• Stamps: Autumn Acorns
• Ink: Ranger Distress Ink (Peeled Paint, Shabby Shutters, Frayed Burlap & Wild Honey)
• Cardstock: Rustic Cream

Thank You:

• Stamps: Autumn Acorns & Background Basics: Houndstooth
• Ink: Dark Chocolate, Ripe Avocado, Versamark & Ranger Distress Ink (Shabby Shutters & Wild Honey)
• Cardstock: Rustic White & Kraft
• Accessories: Fine Linen Satin Ribbon, Mega Mat Stack #1 & Autumn Acorns Die

Papertrey Ink - July Release Projects Part 1

Since the Papertrey Ink July release has come to an end, I've got the rest of my release cards to share with you, a few today and the rest tomorrow. So, let me get started!...First up, a single layer card featuring Lisa's new set Peaceful Garden and Think Big Favorites #6.Selectively inked "for all you do" and stamped it at the bottom of a Rustic White card base. Then stamped a peaceful garden and "Thank You" above.Next up, Heather's Tag-its #6. I embellished a die cut Half & Half strip with a die cut Leafy Vine Border, wrapped with embroidery floss and attached.Stamped this cute circle tag in Summer Sunrise, Simply Chartreuse, Dark Chocolate & Pure Poppy.How about some of Nichole's Congrats All Ways?! I paired it with my new set Background Basics: Vines and the flower image from Tag-its #5.I incorporated more of that gorgeous clear embossing detail over the stamped sentiment and flowers. I am loving this effect!Lastly for today is Friendship Jar Summer Fillers. I took a different approach with this set...and stamped the hydrangeas along the edges to surround the Little Labels sentiment. Colored and shaded with Copic markers and wrapped with silk ribbon.

That's all from me today. All supplies used are listed in the Papertrey Ink gallery. Thanks for stopping by and have a great one!

Maile

Background Basics: Vines Day Five

Yay! It's day five of the Papertrey Ink Countdown! And that means.... all that you've seen peeks of these past few days (Background Basics: Vines & the Leafy Vine Border Die) will be available tomorrow, July 15th, at Papertrey Ink.

Also, since today is the second Group Post day of this Countdown week, check out my first post of the day, here.

I've got a couple more cards to share with you for today...

For this bright little number, I started by die cutting one of the Half & Half dies from a white cardstock panel. Then rounded the corners of the die cut panel, impressed it with the Woodgrain Impression Plate and attached it to a white card base.Die cut and attached a True Black Leafy Vine Border across the card. Do you recognize this little fluttery butterfly? He was left over from one of yesterdays cards, here. He was perfect for today's card. So, I lined up his little cut wing with the borders of the die cut panel and attached him within the die cut opening. Finished the card off with a sentiment from Little Labels and a True Black button. And lastly, a sweet and simple thank you card. I stamped a kraft card base (card base measuring 5 1/2" X 3 3/4") with a vine border in Fresh Snow ink. Colored the open leaves with a few Copic markers.Using a die cut and impressed Half & Half scrap from the card above, I embellished the left edge of the card base. I then topped it with a button and a silk ribbon bow. Finished the card off with "Thanks" (from Think Big Favorites #6) stamped along the center of the vine.

That's it from me today! But don't forget, tomorrow (July 15th) is the day to get your hands on my newest stamp set and coordinating die! Here's a recap:

• Background Basic: Vines - includes 3 background/border images and will retail for $15 at Papertrey Ink.
• Leafy Vine Border Die - coordinates with Background Basics: Vines, measures 8-3/4" x 3/4" and will retail for $6 at Papertrey Ink.

Thanks for stopping by!

Maile

Just A Note:

• Stamps: Background Basics: Vines & Little Labels
• Ink: True Black, Raspberry Fizz, Summer Sunrise & Orange Zest
• Cardstosck: White & True Black
• Accessories: 1/4" White Silk Ribbon, True Black Button, Half & Half Die Collection, Leafy Vine Border Die, Signature Series: Butterfly Die, Woodgrain Impression Plate & Corner Rounder

Thanks:

• Stamps: Background Basics: Vines & Think Big Favorites #6
• Ink: Fresh Snow & True Black
• Cardstock: Kraft & White
• Accessories: 1/4" White Silk Ribbon, True Black Button, Copic Markers, Half & Half Die and Woodgrain Impression Plate

Introducing Background Basics: Vines Day One

Hello, my friends! Today is day one of the Papertrey Ink countdown, hooray! So, today I bring you the first sample of my newest July stamp set... Background Basics: Vines. This set will be available for purchase beginning July 15th, through Papertrey Ink, for $15. It includes three background building strips, two of which I will share with you today...First up, a sample using the image from the preview Nichole and I shared with you the other day. This background building strip consists of two leafy vines, making pattern building quick and easy. I've been pleasantly surprised at how easy these leafy vine images, included in this set, are to line up! So, for this card I quickly stamped a few rows of vines in Simply Chartreuse onto a Rustic White card base and rounded the bottom corner.I stamped the violet and leaves, from Year Of Flowers: Violets onto Plum Pudding and Spring Moss cardstock. Then colored, cut out and attached. Here's A Tip: To give your flowers a more realistic look, cut the petals apart and bend slightly to add movement.Next up, a simple little number with a bit of added texture. This time I used the larger single vine image, which consists of a open and solid leaf combo. Stamped each vine at different lengths, using Simply Chartreuse ink, onto a Rustic White card base.Stamped the sentiment in True Black and then added a touch of Glossy Accents to some of the leaves. Once dry, I wrapped the card with ribbon.

Well, that concludes my first look at Background Basics: Vines. I truly hope that you've enjoyed! I'd love to know what you think, so please share!

Now, be sure to visit Nichole Heady Melissa Bickford and Besty Veldman for a sweet peek at Sweet As Can Be & Hanging Out. Also, Lisa Johnson & Heather Nichols have peeks to share with you of their newest sets for the month.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Maile


Thanks For Everything:

• Stamps: Year Of Flowers: Violets & Background Basics: Vines
• Ink: Simply Chartreuse & Palette Noir
• Cardstock: Rustic White, Plum Pudding & Spring Moss
• Accessories: Copic Markers, Black Rhinestones & Corner Rounder

Hello:

• Stamps: Background Basics: Vines & Communique Curves Sentiments
• Ink: Simply Chartreuse & True Black
• Cardstock: Rustic White
• Accessories: 1/4" White Silk Ribbon & Glossy Accents

Introducing Gracious Vases Day One

Welcome to the first day of the Papertrey Ink June countdown! I am super excited to share with you the next stamp set in my Stamping Simply line up... Gracious Vases! Which is available for purchase at Papertrey Ink starting June 15th.

Gracious Vases is a $15 set that includes a number of modern vases and perfectly sized fillers, which allows you to have fun mixing and matching to create the perfect center piece for your creations. The sentiments are broken down, which makes for perfect placement and includes even more mixing and matching possibilities. And I am so in love with the font selection of this set!

Now how about a couple samples!...First up, a simple invitation. I die cut a Mat Stack #3 from some Autumn Abundance pattern paper and attached it to a kraft card base with dimensional adhesive. Then wrapped the card base with some Spring Moss satin ribbon.To create a simple focal point, I started by stamping a die cut circle with the larger vase in Orange Zest. Placed a mask over the larger vase and then stamped the smaller vase in Summer Sunrise and the filler in Spring Moss. I then stamped the sentiment in Dark Chocolate and attached the circle to the card base. This sentiment is actually two separate pieces, "you are" and "invited". So, if I had chose to, I could have easily inked and stamped both in different colors.Next up, a thank you card. A sentiment like this is perfect for a number of reason, possibly even for that hostess who invited you to the party you recently attended. For this card I was going for the look of a decorative vase arrangement on top of a table or counter of some sort. I started by die cutting a Mat Stack #5 from Rustic Cream cardstock, trimmed it in half & impressed it using the Woodgrain Impression Plate. I stamped the impressed mat with the sentiment (again, this sentiment was created using two of the sentiment stamps included in the set) and then attached it to a Rustic Cream card base with dimensional adhesive.I then stamped and hand cut these Hawaiian Shores and Aqua Mist vases. Played around with the arrangement, but did not attach them to the card base yet. Once the arrangement was figured out, I stamped the fillers directly onto the card base, being careful to stamp each in it's proper place. Then I was able to attach the vases onto the card base at varying heights.

Well, that concluded my first look at Gracious Vases. I truly hope that you enjoyed! Be sure to visit Nichole Heady and Besty Veldman for even more Gracious Vases inspiration. Also, Dawn McVey, Heather Nichols, Melissa Bickford & Alli Miles have peek to share with you of their newest sets for the month. And last but not least Jessica Witty has some of Lizzie Jones' Rhythm & Soul goodness to share too.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Maile


You Are Invited:

• Stamps: Gracious Vases
• Ink: Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise, Spring Moss & Dark Chocolate
• Cardstock: Kraft & Rustic Cream
• Pattern Paper: Autumn Abundance
• Accessories: Spring Moss Satin Ribbon, Rustic Cream Button Twine, Dark Chocolate Vintage Button, Mat Stack #3 Die & Limitless Layers: 1 3/4" Circle Die Collection

Thanks For Your Graciousness:

• Stamps: Gracious Vases
• Ink: Hawaiian Shores, Aqua Mist, Raspberry Fizz & Ripe Avocado
• Cardstock: Rustic White
• Accessories: Mat Stack #5 & Woodgrain Impression Plate

Fruit Fusion

Hello and welcome! Today is day 4 of the Papertrey Ink countdown and it's time for the first group post. This means all of us on the design team get to showcase the Fruit Fusion stamp set and die series, designed by Melissa Bickford. This series consists of a variety of adorable fruit images and we've all chosen a single fruit to work with. Be sure to visit Nichole Heady's blog for all the details on these $5 sets.

So, I am excited about sharing the Fruit Fusion: Grapes set with you today! Let me get started...

To incorporate the grape into today's projects, I've come up with a grape and wine Thank You set, which includes a card and a bottle tag.First up a juicy grape card, I just love these luscious grapes! Aren't they cute?! To start, I covered a kraft card base with a bit of Dotty Biscotti pattern paper. Then attached a strip of a die cut picket fence, using the new Picket Fence die (available this month on the 15th). Then wrapped the card base with green embroidery floss.Die cut a Mat Stack #4 from Rustic Cream cardstock, stamped the sentiments, attached and trimmed along the cards edge. Die cut, stamped and attached the Plum Pudding grapes. For a more realistic look, I plumped up these juicy grapes with a few drops of Glossy Accents.Keeping with the grape theme, I created a bottle topper using a couple of Papertrey Ink dies. This bottle topper fits any wine, sparkling cider or non-alcoholic beverage bottle and it's a simple way to present or dress up your gift.Here's How: To create the loop that hangs the tag from the neck of the bottle I started by die cutting the frame die, from the Sending You Die Collection, from kraft cardstock. Next, cut a circle from within the rounded top, using the circle die from Limitless Layers: 1 3/4" Circles Die Collection. Then finished by scoring a line 1/4" above the bottom edge and folded. This fold allowed me to attach my embellished tag.Created the tag by die cutting a Mat Stack #4 from Rustic Cream cardstock. Using Chai from the Vintage Touch Ink Duo I stamped a few leaves, from Turning A New Leaf, in opposite corners. Stamped a sentiment in Dark Chocolate and attached a bunch of green grapes stamped in Spring Moss and Ripe Avocado. Attached a loop of Simply Chartreuse ribbon to the back side and then attached the entire Mat Stack tag to the cardstock loop (I made above).

Well, I hope you've enjoyed this look at the new Fruit Fusion: Grape set. This set may not be your favorite of the series, as it is mine, but I hope I have persuaded you to like it a little bit more.

For even more Fruit Fusion fun, stop by and check out what the rest of the Design Team has up their sleeves...

• Nichole Heady
• Betsy Veldman
• Dawn McVey
• Heather Nichols
• Lisa Johnson
• Melissa Phillips
• Michelle Wooderson
• Erin Lincoln
• Jessica Witty
• Danielle Flanders

Thanks for stopping by, have a great one!

Maile

Thanks A Bunch:

• Stamps: Fruit Fusion: Grapes
• Ink: Ripe Avocado & Plum Pudding
• Cardstock: Kraft & Rustic Cream
• Pattern Paper: Dotty Biscotti
• Accessories: Green Embroidery Floss, Mat Stack #4 Die, Fruit Fusion Grape Die & Picket Fence Die

For You Bottle Tag:

• Stamps: Turning A New Leaf, Year of Flowers Collection & Fruit Fusion: Grapes
• Ink: Vintage Touch, Spring Moss, Ripe Avocado & Dark Chocolate
• Cardstock: Rustic Cream & Kraft
• Accessories: Simply Chartreuse Grosgrain Ribbon, Mat Stack #4 Die, Sending You Die Collection, Limitless Layers: 1 3/4" Circle Collection & Fruit Fusion: Grapes Die

Papertrey Ink - April 2011 Release Projects

Hello guys! I hope you've enjoyed this months Papertrey Ink release. I have a bunch more release cards to share with you today. So let me get started... First up, Grunge Me by Tiffany Pastor. This set is a ton of fun and right off the bat I knew it would work perfectly with my set Modern Basics. Boy was I right, I love the end result.

I started by stamping the large Modern Basics border image in Summer Sunrise. Then layered a few Grunge Me images in Enchanted Evening and Raspberry Fizz and a sentiment in True Black. I can't wait to pair these two together again.

Next, Tag-its #3 by Heather Nichols. So far this is my favorite of the Tag-it series, although I think I say this every time. I love the style of this card! It's a bit out of the normal for me, but it makes me happy.

I love how easy it is to turn the tiny flower bunch into a flowery row, by simply stamping the image over and over again. What do you think of the butterfly?! I attached five Love Lives Here butterflies together, in the center, and the spread the wings apart with dimensional adhesive. Gives the card a ton of dimension!

How about some My Hero, My Dad, another set by Tiffany Pastor. This set includes a ton of sentiments perfect for guy cards but it also includes a few very versatile images.

I was able to create this awesome pattern with a few of those images. I love sets like these, that give you unlimited pattern building options.

Next up, Flower Fusion #3 by Melissa Bickford. I've been waiting for for this third set! I've been anxious to recreate this (third card down in blog post) card idea, using all of the coordinating Flower Fusion flower stems together. I used the same basic technique as before. Although, this time around I stamped the stems across the entire length of the card.

Stamped and attached a vellum sentiment strip with some hidden dimensional adhesive and embellished with a few die cut Flower Fusion flowers.

Also, Train Tracks by Beth Silaika. This train is so stinking cute!!! Cutest train I've seen yet. I created a hand stamped pattern using the different train parts stamped in Pure Poppy, Ripe Avocado, Summer Sunrise and Stormy Sky Distress Ink.

And this little guy makes me smile, because he was so easy to make and he's adorable. Die cut from kraft cardstock and then touched him up with a few matching Copic markers.

Last, but not least! Ad Sense and Boy Basics: Simple Circles both by Lisa Johnson. Check out this label, love the shape! Stamped it using a few of the images and sentiments from Ad Sense.

And this border die is soooooo versatile, it can go from this (with a few buttons) to this (pictured above) using the coordinating Boy Basics: Simple Circles set and a few other images from Ad Sense.

So there you have it! All supplies used are listed in the Papertrey Ink gallery.

I hope you've enjoyed the goodies from yet another fabulous release! I'd love to hear what you all are looking forward to receiving the most from this months release! Can't wait to see what you create!

Maile

Introducing Background Basics: Chevron Stripes Day Five

Hello, all! Today is the final day of the Papertrey Ink April Countdown! I hope your as excited as I am! So, this means that at midnight EST, tonight, all the goodies you've seen will be available for purchase at Papertrey Ink! And that does include Background Basics: Chevron Stripes! Also, be sure to stop by Nichole's blog and the Papertrey Ink Forum early (10pm EST) for the release night party.

Now, how about a couple more cards using Background Basics: Chevron Stripes. I tend to create most of my cards in a portrait orientation (meaning an A2 card with 5 1/2" as the height and 4 1/4 as the width). For my first card, I thought I would change things up a bit... This card started with a few stamped clouds, from Up, Up & Away, in Fresh Snow ink. Along the bottom I stamped a chevron pattern in Pure Poppy, Berry Sorbet and Summer Sunrise onto a strip of white cardstock. Die cut a Fillable Frames #4 from Berry Sorbet cardstock, trimmed, attached and stamped with the sentiment. Stamped a few balloons, also from Up, Up & Away, in the same colors and attached with dimensional adhesive. Then embellished with a True Black button and silk ribbon.

The images in Background Basics: Chevron Stripes measure approximately 5" wide. But don't let this intimidate you, it's rather quite easy to continue an entire row across the width of a landscape oriented card. I'll show you how (but please excuse the messiness of my red stripes, my ink pad was in dire need of a re-inking)... Here's How: I started by stamping my chevron stripe closest to one side. Next, ink up again (this time you don't have to ink the entire stamp, your only using the end) and stamp image as close to the end of the previously stamped image as possible. I like to mix things up within the pattern. In order to help keep my seams hidden, I stamp them in different spots. For example, in the images above, I stamped my chevron stripe closest to the opposite side of my cardstock from where I started. This way the next seam is in a different place, making it less obvious. Here's the finished sample! Isn't it pretty?!
By the time I finished stamping, I was left with very little time to create something using this freshly stamped pattern paper before I ran out of good picture taking day light. So I quickly whipped up this Chevron Notes In A Tin ensemble in practically no time flat... I created a wrap for this Clear Top Nugget Tin with a strip of white cardstock. Cut a strip of my freshly stamped pattern paper to fit the top and attached. Wrapped with Berry Sorbet Ribbon and attached a Tiny Tags tag with some white silk ribbon. For the notes I attached all 7 chevron stripe images to my acrylic block and stamped all at once, onto colored cardstock, in coordinating inks... Stamped onto Berry Sorbet cardstock with Berry Sorbet ink, onto Summer Sunrise cardstock in Summer Sunrise ink, and onto Pure Poppy cardstock with Pure Poppy ink. Wrapped each card with coordinating ribbon and stamped each with a Modern Basics sentiment in Fresh Snow ink. These card measure 4 3/4" X 3 1/4", so they fit perfectly into the Clear Top Nugget Tins.
Well, I hope you've enjoyed today's samples of Background Basics: Chevron Stripes. Don't forget, the Papertrey Ink countdown ends tonight at midnight EST and my new set will be available for purchase. I'm so excited, I can't wait to see what you talented crafter create once you have this set in your hands! Once you do, I'd love to see what you've done, so please email or leave me a comment so I can see! Now it's time to check out the rest of the happenings for tonight. These Ladies have much more of their very own sets to share with you tonight too...

• Nichole Heady
• Tiffany Pastor
• Beth Silaika
• Heather Nichols
• Lisa Johnson
• Melissa Bickford

Thanks for stopping by, have a great one!

Maile

Thank You:

• Stamp: Up, Up & Away & Background Basics: Chevron Stripes
• Ink: Fresh Snow, Summer Sunrise, Pure Poppy, Berry Sorbet & True Black
• Cardstock: Berry Sorbet, Kraft & White
• Accessories: True Black Button, 1/4" White Silk Ribbon, Corner Rounder, Fillable Frames #4 Die & Up Up & Away Die
  

Chevron Notes In a Tin:

• Stamp: Tiny Tags, Modern Basics & Background Basics: Chevron Stripes
• Ink: Fresh Snow, Summer Sunrise, Pure Poppy & Berry Sorbet
• Cardstock: Berry Sorbet, Summer Sunrise, Pure Poppy & White
• Accessories: Berry Sorbet, Summer Sunrise & Pure Poppy Ribbon, 1/4" White Silk Ribbon, Tiny Tags Die & Clear Top Nugget Tin