Introducing Background Basics: Chevron Stripes

Yeah! It's Papertrey Ink Countdown time! And that means today is the first day I get to feature Background Basics: Chevron Stripes with you all! Background Basics: Chevron Stripes is the second set in the Stamping Simply line-up. This set includes 7 different background building chevron stripes, will be sold for $15 and is available for purchase on release day, April 15th, in the Papertrey Ink store. Now, how about a couple samples of this set in action... First up, how about a very fashionable creation. I found inspiration through the fashion industry and I envisioned a fun skirt I saw previously, featuring a bold black and white chevron striped pattern. Started the card by stamping a Rustic White Spiral Notebook Page die cut with two of the solid chevron stripes in True Black.

Keeping with the fashion theme, I die cut a Dress Form from Berry Sorbet cardstock, stamped the sentiment onto both the Spiral Notebook Page and Dress Form and then attached both to a True Black card base. Finished the card off with a few True Black buttons and Silk Ribbon.

Since I started with an ultra girly card, here's a masculine one perfect for Father's Day. For this card I pulled out Background Basics: Chevron Stripes and My Hero, My Dad (both of these sets will be available April 15th and be sure to visit Nichole and Betsy for more of My Hero, My Dad today).

Started by stamping the text, in Smoky Shadow, onto a Soft Stone card base. I then masked off the top and bottom of the text. Over that, I randomly stamped a few chevron stripes in Summer Sunrise and Stormy Sky Ranger Distress Ink. With the mask still in place, I added a bit of a distressed look by stamping an images from My Hero, My Dad in Smoky Shadow along the base of the stamped background.

I then stamped a couple Enchanted Evening banners with a few sentiments, also from My Hero, My Dad, and attached them to the top of the card base. Finished the card off with a True Black button.

So there you have it! I hope you have enjoyed today's peek at Background Basics: Chevron Stripes. I'd love to know what you think so far, so be sure to let me know! There is a whole lot more this set is capable of and I look forward to sharing more with you during the entire Papertrey Ink countdown. Be sure to visit tomorrow!

But first, don't forget to check out the rest of the happenings for today. These ladies have much more to share with you too...

• Nichole Heady


• Betsy Veldman


• Heather Nichols


• Lisa Johnson


• Melissa Bickford

Thanks for stopping by, have a great one!

Maile

Wishing You a Fabulous Day:

• Stamps: Background Basics: Chevron Stripes & Signature Series: Dress Form


• Ink: True Black


• Cardstock: True Black, Berry Sorbet & Rustic White


• Accessories: 1/4" White Silk Ribbon, True Black Vintage Buttons, Spiral Notebook Page Die & Signature Series: Dress Form Die

Dad... You're My Hero:

• Stamps: Background Basics: Chevron Stripes & My Hero, My Dad


• Ink: Smoky Shadow, True Black, Summer Sunrise & Stormy Sky Ranger Distress Ink


• Cardstock: Soft Stone & Enchanted Evening


• Accessories: True Black Vintage Buttons, White Embroidery Floss & Double Ended Banner Die

Papertrey Ink April Sneak Peek

Here's a sneak peek at the next set in the Papertrey Ink Stamping Simply line-up, Background Basics: Chevron Stripes...

Chevron stripes are a design/fashion element that's constantly catching my eye. Either through home decor, clothing or cupcakes, I love those stripes. Creating a way to incorporate this element into my own card creations has been something I have desired for quite some time. I still can hardly believe it, but now my dream has come true.

It's a modern take on the classic Chevron Stripe. A background set that gives you dozens of color options and mix and match possibilities! I so looking forward to sharing those possibilites with you in just a couple short days!

Wilson Designs April Reveal

Hello everyone, I back today with the big Wilson Designs April Reveal! So, I introduce to you... Nauti-Cool!I think almost all of you, who took a guess, were right on! To get your hands on a set of your own, go here. How about another card? This time using the main sailboat image.

I took a step out of the ordinary for today's card and it's design all started with the small square of designer vellum from a Webster's Pages Vellum Fun Pack, which I got for free at CHA. I attached it to a Rustic Cream card base with a strip of adhesive at the top.

I then stamped the sailboat in Dark Chocolate into the corner and then attached a banner stamped with a sentiment, both from Nauti-Cool.

To the top off the card I attached a die cut strip of Rustic Cream cardstock, using an Edgers #1 Die from PTI. Distressed the edge, attached a couple Enchanted Evening banner strips and Sweet blush ribbon.

Not sure what kind of style I would consider this card to be, maybe a bit shabby? But, I really do like it! Anyways, that's it from me today, hope you've enjoyed the release!

Do forget to check out what the rest of the Wilson Designs DT has for you today:

• Kim


• Amy


• Jaclyn


• Tammy


• Tenia

Thanks for joining me today, have a great one!

Maile

Kim Wilson Designs April Release

I'm back with some more Kim Wilson Designs. You all had great guesses yesterday and I enjoyed reading them all! Today, the Wilson Designs Design Team and I are bring you a couple samples each, showcasing this months new set. First up is a combo card... I've used Gnomebody Like You along with this months release to create a fun and retro colored card. I stamped the right side of a kraft card base with tiny flowers in Summer Sunrise and Orange Zest. Then stamped a Rustic Cream cardstock panel with a row of grass, a couple sentiments (in Ripe Avocado) and a dear (in Dark Chocolate).

The sun is from this months set. I inked it up in Summer Sunrise first then rolled the edges in Orange Zest before stamping. Embellished with Chocolate Baker's Twine, Simply Chartreuse buttons and a few hand cut flowers with rhinestone centers.

My next sample gives you a better peek at this months set, using only images from this set. I stamped the banner in Black and colored with Navy, Blue and Yellow Copic markers. Stamped a sentiment, embellished the Rustic Cream panel with a button and a twine knot and attached to the card base. The Vintage Cream card base was covered with PTI Postmarks pattern paper and a couple Enchanted Evening banner strips.

Do forget to check out what the rest of the Wilson Designs DT has for you today:

• Kim


• Amy


• Jaclyn


• Tammy


• Tenia

Thanks for joining me today, have a great one! Maile

HB2U Dear Friend:

• Stamps: Gnomebody Like You & Nauticool


• Ink: Ripe Avocado, Dark Chocolate, Summer Sunrise & Orange Zest


• Cardstock: Rustic Cream & Kraft


• Accessories: Simply Chartreuse Vintage Buttons, Chocolate Baker's Twine & Green Rhinestones

Happy Fathers Day:

• Stamps: Nauticool


• Ink: True Black


• Cardstock: Rustic White & Vintage Cream


• Pattern Paper: Postmarks


• Accessories: Enchanted Evening Vintage Button, Rustic Cream Button Twine , Copic Markers & Double Ended Banner Die

Wilson Designs Sneak Peek

Who doesn't love free stamps?! For the next few days I'll be joining my very dear and best friend in real life... Kim Wilson from Wilson Designs.... in the latest Wilson Designs April release. Kim is such a sweet heart, so to get things started she is offering up a chance to win this months stamp set for free! Here's what to do.... Take a good look at the photo above, take a guess, and leave me a comment telling me what you think this months set will be. Next, hop to Kim and her Design Teams blogs and leave your guess for even more changes to win!

• Kim


• Amy


• Jaclyn


• Tammy


• Tenia

Have fun!

Maile

Papertrey Ink - March 2011 Release Projects

Hello guys! Well, it's about time I finally shared the last of my March Papertrey Ink release projects with you all. So let me get started... First up, Ribbon Tails. I stamped a polka dot Ribbon Tails strip, in Raspberry Fizz, across a white card front. Stamped and die cut a label, using Basic Labels stamp set and a coordinating die. Then stamped the label with a sentiment from Star Prints and attached it over the stamped strip.

Embellished the label corner with a Modern Basics flower and a True Black button. To give the card the effect of the polka dot Ribbon Tails strip wrapping around the card, I stamped and attached another strip with dimensional adhesive. Then finished the card off with another button.

Here's A Tip: For a little added detail, I rounded the end of the top strip by inserting the end into a small circle punch (like in the photo above).

Next up, Sending You and its coordinating die. I went for a modern approach and chose to stamp these unique flower/flower centers in Raspberry Fizz and Plum Pudding onto a Rustic Cream card base.

Stamped a sentiment focal point, using Modern Basics, and framed it using the Sending You Die Collection frame. To create, I started by die cutting the frame from Plum Pudding cardstock and then I die cut a circle from the center using the Limitless Layers: 1 3/4" Circle Die.

How about some Tag-its #2 goodness?! This polka dot circle frame is just too cute! I stamped it onto Rustic Cream cardstock and cut it out by hand, stamped the adorable bird and attached to another Sending You die cut frame. Then attached the frame over a couple Spring Moss Ribbon Tails strips.

Finished the card off with a few Harvest Gold buttons and a die cut Tiny Tags, stamped with a bird house and sentiment (also from Tag-its #2).

And finally, Flower Fusion #2. I started this card by stamping a number of frames, from Label Basics, in Fresh Snow onto a Fine Linen card base.

Stamped the flower stem twice in Ripe Avocado and topped it with a Flower Fusion #2 die cut. The die cut flower was stamped with Background Basics: Gingham (in Berry Sorbet), the outline Flower Fusion #2 flower (in True Black) and then topped with a button. Finished the card of with a sentiment, also from Flower Fusion #2.

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

Hope you've enjoyed the goodies from another fabulous release! Have a great one!

Maile

Moxie Fab Inspiration

Hello, friends! Just dropping in to let you know that I'm being featured over at the Moxie Fab blog today!
The card above was inspired by the fabulous Julia Stainton and her gorgeous card, found amongst the pages of Color Inspiration For Card Makers. Stop by here for all the details.
Have a super day!

Maile



Thanks:

• Stamps: Modern Basics
• Ink: Fresh Snow & Dark Chocolate
• Cardstock: White, Harvest Gold & Lavender Moon
• Accessories: Dark Chocolate Button & White Embroidery Floss