Papertrey Ink January Release Projects

The Papertrey Ink January 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 started!...First up, the new sentiment set... Celebrations, created by Dawn McVey, which I paired with a single image from the Mat Stack 5 Collection.I started by randomly stamping a Rustic White card base with the single image from Mat Stack 5 Collection. Here's How: Stamped the image once, then turned slightly and re-stamped (without re-inking). Die cut, stamped and attached a Celebrations label to finish it off.Next, Tag-its #12 by Heather Nichols. I stamped this new tag and "hello" in True Black onto a Rustic White card base. Stamped, trimmed and attached a Tag-its #11 heart.Then stamped "hello" in a rainbow of colors and finished the card off with a rhinestone.Flower Fusion #12, by Melissa Bickford, is up next. Die cut and stamped the flower and center in Aqua Mist and Canyon Clay. Stamped a row of grass (from the Hanging Out set) and a row of "hello". Then attached a die cut XL Rickrack Border trim.Here's another sentiment set by Dawn Mcvey... Happily Ever After, paired with Lace Bouquet by Nichole Heady. Stamped the lace in a color combo of Spring Moss, Aqua Mist and Smoky Shadow.Finished the panel off with a sentiment stamped in Smoky Shadow ink and then mounted it all to a True Black card base.Lastly, I have a tri-fold card to share with you.Which pairs Lace Bouquet with Script Sentiments by Candice AguilarI stamped the lace in Smoky Shadow and colored with a couple Copic Markers (R02 & GB11).Here's How: Trim cardstock to 11" x 5 1/4". Score at 4" from the bottom edge and fold.Temporarily adhere cardstock into place on the Front & Center #2 Die and then cut. (This would work perfectly with the Front & Center #1 Die as well)Once cut, score another line at 4 1/4" from the bottom edge.Fold over the top and embellish to your hearts desire!

Well, that's all of them!

Be sure to check out the rest of the Design Teams fabulous projects as well:

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

Thanks for stopping by!

Maile

Happiest of Birthdays:

• Stamps: Mat Stack 5 Collection & Celebrations
• Ink: Dark Chocolate, Berry Sorbet, Raspberry Fizz and Autumn Rose
• Cardstock: Rustic White & Dark Chocolate
• Accessories: Dark Chocolate Buttons, Cream Twine & Celebrations Frame Die

Hello:

• Stamps: Tag-its #11 & 12
• Ink: True Black, Plum Pudding, Raspberry Fizz, Berry Sorbet & Sweet Blush
• Cardstock: Rustic White
• Accessories: Black Rhinestone

Hello with Flower:

• Stamps: Flower Fusion #12, Tag-its #12 & Hanging Out
• Ink: Simply Chartreuse, Spring Moss, Aqua Mist, Canyon Clay and True Black
• Cardstock: Rustic White & Simply Chartreuse<
• Accessories: XL Rickrack Border Die & Flower Fusion #12 Die

Much Love:

• Stamps: Lace Bouquet & Happily Ever After
• Ink: Spring Moss, Aqua Mist & Smoky Shadow
• Cardstock: True Black & White

Just Because Tri Fold Card:

• Stamps: Lace Bouquet & Script Sentiments
• Ink: Smoky Shadow & True Black
• Cardstock: Kraft
• Accessories: Smoky Shadow Satin Ribbon, Copic Markers (R02 & BG11), Martha Stewart Scoring Board & Front & Center #2 Die

Papertrey Ink - June 2011 Release

Since the Papertrey Ink June release is over, I've got a bunch of cards to share with you today. So let me get started!...First up, a simple yet elegant card using Tag-its #5 by Heather Nichols (which happens to be my favorite of this series so far!).I stamped the doily circle in lavender moon, the flower bunch in Plum Pudding and a sentiment in True Black. Mounted the stamped circle onto a Mat Stack #5, which was impressed with the new Damask Design Impression Plate.Next, a creation using Daydreamer by Nichole Heady. Started this card by stamping the grassy image, in Versamark, onto a kraft card base.Created a focal image by stamping a the grassy image and two stems, in Spring Moss, onto a die cut Sending You frame. Stamped the flower tops in lavender moon, one directly onto the frame and the other I stamped, cut out and attach with dimensional adhesive. Then wrapped with ribbon and embellished with rhinestones. Then stamped the sentiment in True Black.Here's a card perfect for the party animal in your life, using It's A Jungle Out There by Dawn McVey. I impressed a Soft Stone card base with the Animal Prints Impression Plate.Stamped the zebra in True Black and topped him off with a Raspberry Fizz party hat.How about a little Flower Fusion #5, by Melissa Bickford, fun!I stamped the flower tops, in True Black, and then drew a few stems by hand with a black marker. Hand cut a few leaves and attached with dimensional adhesive. Finished the card of with a sentiment and a few colorful buttons in Orange Zest, Raspberry Fizz & Harvest Gold.Here's a simple card using Lizzie Jones' new Rhythm & Soul set.I stamped the guitar images in Chai Vintage Touch ink and a sentiment (from Embellishments) in Hawaiian Shores ink onto Rustic Cream cardstock. Attached a strip of Basic Grey Sweet Threads pattern paper and embellished with a stitch button and wrapped twine.Last but not lease, another stunning set by Nichole Heady, Mehndi Medallion. The sentiments are from Gracious Vases.Stamped panels in Raspberry Fizz, Summer Sunrise & Enchanted Evening, onto white cardstock. Mounted the panels onto a Soft Stone card base and wrapped with Enchanted Evening Baker's Twine.

That's it from me today. Thanks for stopping by and have a great one!

Maile

Introducing Gracious Vases Day Four

It's day four of the Papertrey Ink countdown and yet another day of Gracious Vases samples. Today I'd like to focus on a couple techniques that work very well with this set...First up, heat embossing. Started this card by stamping a small row of vases and an orchid in Fresh Snow ink onto an Aqua Mist card base. Then heat embossed these images in white.I then impressed a Mat Stack #5 shape around the embossed images, embellished with a few rhinestones and attached a White Shimmer cardstock strip along the right edge.Next, paper piecing. I pulled out the new Damask Design pattern paper pack (also available June 15th) and covered the card base with a sheet of green damask.Stamped the liner vases and fillers onto a die cut Mat Stack #1. Stamped the liner vases again onto colored damask pattern paper, cut out and attached. This Mat Stack #4 Collection sentiment strip was stamped in Ripe avocado, then over that I stamped "Especially" and "for you" (both from Gracious Vases) in True Black. Cut the sentiment strip out and attached, with dimensional adhesive, just under the vases.

That's all I've got for day four, but I do hope that you've enjoyed today's Gracious Vases cards. Remember, if your as excited about this set as I am, you'll have the opportunity to purchase this set beginning June 15th!

Be sure to visit Nichole Heady , Dawn McVey, Heather Nichols, Melissa Bickford, Alli Miles and Lizzie Jones for even more peeks at this month's new goodies.

Thanks for stopping by, have a super one!

Maile

Wedded Bliss:

• Stamps: Gracious Vases
• Ink: Fresh Snow & True Black
• Cardstock: Aqua Mist & White Shimmer
• Accessories: Clear Rhinestones, White Embossing Powder & Mat Stack #5 Die

Especially For You:

• Stamps: Gracious Vases & Mat Stack #4 Collection
• Ink: True Black & Ripe Avocado
• Cardstock: White
• Pattern Paper: Damask Design Pattern Paper
• Accessories: Ripe Avocado Satin Ribbon & Mat Stack #1 Die

Introducing Gracious Vases Day Two

It's day two of the Papertrey Ink countdown and the second day of sharing my latest Stamping Simply stamp set, Gracious Vases, with you (which will be available for purchase at Papertrey Ink beginning on June 15th)!

Here's what I've got for you today...

First up, a simple yet elegant wedding card with a pop of color. I started by impressing a block of Rustic White cardstock with the one of the new and gorgeous Impression Plates, included in this months release, Damask Designs. I then attached the impressed cardstock block to a Rustic White card base with dimensional adhesive.Die cut a Mat Stack #5 from Rustic White cardstock and stamped it with a vase and the orchid (my favorite image from this set), in Palette Noir. Then colored the orchid blossoms with a couple of Copic markers. Stamped "Wedded Bliss" (which is a single sentiment stamp) in True Black and wrapped the mat with white silk ribbon and attached to the card base with dimensional adhesive.Next up, a hostess thank you. I had a ton of fun creating this card, especially this hand stamped background. Using Label Basics, I took almost all the angled rectangular labels and randomly stamped them onto a Fine Linen card base in Fresh Snow ink. Within the labels, I randomly stamped the liner vase images from Gracious Vases also in Fresh Snow. Love the way this turned out!To create the focal point, I started by stamping the large angled rectangular label in Chia Vintage Touch ink and then cut it out by hand. To ensure proper alignment of the stamped vases, I drew a light pencil line for me to follow. This is not a necessary step, but some of you may find it helpful. Also, a cardstock strip makes the perfect straight edge!Next, I stamped the four solid vases along the pencil line, also in Chia Vintage Touch ink, and then erased the line.Placed a mask over one of the vases and stamped the orchid in Aqua Mist.Removed the mask and stamped the sentiment. This sentiment was perfectly placed and stamped (in Dark Chocolate) using three separate sentiment stamps included in Gracious Vases. I love how this allowed me to not only create the perfect sentiment, but also to create a visual flow across the vases.Finally, I masked off a couple more vases and then stamped with fillers, in Spring Moss.Attached the label to the card base with dimensional adhesive and trimmed off the edge. Finished the card off with a couple ribbon tabs and a Fine Linen button.

That's it from me today, but I'd love to know what you think of Gracious Vases so far! Don't miss the rest of the the happenings for today. Dawn McVey, Heather Nichols, Melissa Bickford, Alli Miles & Lizzie Jones are showcasing their own new sets. Nichole Heady & Erin Lincoln have even more new goodies to share with you too.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a super one!

Maile


Wedded Bliss:

• Stamps: Gracious Vases
• Ink: True Black & Palette Noir
• Cardstock: Rustic White
• Accessories: 1/4" White Silk Ribbon, Copic Markers, Mat Stack #5 Die & Damask Design Impression Plate

For A Gracious Hostes:

• Stamps: Gracious Vases & Label Basics
• Ink: Fresh Snow, Dark Chocolate, Aqua Mist, Spring Moss & Chai Vintage Touch
• Cardstock: Fine Linen & Rustic White
• Accessories: Fine Linen Saddle Stitch Ribbon, Spring Moss Twill Ribbon, Rustic Cream Button Twine & Fine Linen Vintage Button
  

Embellish Color Trends Challenge with Birds

It's time for another Embellish Color Challenge! Check it out... The Challenge: To create a project using the colors pictured above and to incorporate birds. The Sponsor: Tiffany Doodles! Check out their digital stamps and other what-nots here.

For today's project I've used: Birdies Housework, Clouds & Love Banners. Started the card by printing the digital images onto colored cardstock. The clouds were printed onto Rustic Cream cardstock, cut out and attached to a Rustic Cream cardstock block with dimensional adhesive. The cloud block was then attached to a Dark Chocolate card base.

The banner was printed onto kraft cardstock, cut out and attached above the clouds. The birds were printed onto Blueberry Sky cardstock, cut out and attached at either end of the banner. Finished the card off with Dark Chocolate Satin Ribbon and a few buttons.

Now it's your turn to join in on the Embellish Color Trends Challenge fun! Look here for the challenge details, the Design Teams amazing creations and the fabulous prize. To share your projects, either link here (just below) or over at the Embellish blog. Hope to see your challenge creation soon!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great one!

Maile

Forever & Always:

• Digi Stamps: Birdies Housework, Clouds & Love Banners
• Cardstock: Rustic Cream, Kraft & Blueberry Sky
• Accessories: Dark Chocolate Satin Ribbon, Rustic Jute Twine & Blueberry Sky, Dark Chocolate & Fine Linen Vintage Buttons

Doilies, Doilies and More Doilies

Hello, all! Just quickly popping in to share a couple cards I whipped up in 10 minutes flat today. Same basic idea as on this card, but with a bit more color. This time around, I stamped the Mat Stack #2 Collection image in Raspberry Fizz onto a white card base. The sentiment is from 2010 Love Tags.

Stamped another in Plum Pudding and used a sentiment from Asian Fusion.

Then finished off both cards with rhinestones, matching ribbon and a rounded bottom corner.

For instructions on how to create this doily look, click here and scroll towards the bottom of the blog post.

Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful one!

Maile


Mr & Mrs and Birthday Wishes:

• Stamps: Mat Stack #2 Collection, 2010 Love Tags & Asian Fusion
• Ink: Plum Pudding & Raspberry Fizz
• Cardstock: White
• Accessories: Raspberry Fizz Grosgrain Ribbon, Plum Pudding Satin Ribbon, Rhinestones & Corner Rounder

Skipping Stones Design Blog Hop

***This is my second post for today. If you'd like, look here for my previous post.***



Hello, and welcome to the Skipping Stones Design Blog Hop. This is a hop to celebrate the release of two new sets, Sentiment Frames #1 and Brrthday. Today the Design Team and Guests of Skipping Stones Design will be featuring cards using Sentiment Frames #1.

Combined with the blog hop today, it's also Skipping Stones Sketch Tuesday and here is the sketch I design for the occasion...

Here is what I came up with...
Onto a kraft cardstock block I stamped one of the frames from Sentiment Frames #1 in Vintage Cream ink. Inside the frame, I stamped the sentiment (also from the same set) in Dark Chocolate. Rounded the bottom corners, tied with Dark Chocolate ribbon and attached to a Dark Chocolate card base.

Embellished the frame with a few hand rolled Scarlet Jewel flowers (tutorial on how to make these found here, at the bottom of the post) for a pop of color.

Now, stop by and see what the SSD team has come up with for you today...

• Amy
• Ann
• Maile (You are here)
• Barb
• Brenda
• Gladys
• Kelley
• Jennifer
• Kandi
• Tammie
• Rae
• Wendy
  

We'd love for you to play along with us and design a card using the sketch! If you do join in, please share with us and link your card at the Skipping Stones Blog here. A free stamp set is up for grabs to one lucky winner as well! I hope to see your creations soon!

Thanks for stopping by, have a great one!

Maile

Congratulations:

• Stamps: Sentiment Frames #1
• Ink: Vintage Cream & Dark Chocolate
• Cardstock: Kraft, Dark Chocolate & Scarlet Jewel
• Accessories: Dark Chocolate Grosgrain Ribbon, Scalloped Scissors & Corner Rounder