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

July Sneak Peek

Ok, so here is a sneak peek at the latest set in my Stamping Simply line up, being release by Papertrey Ink. This background and border building set is a modern yet classic take on the leafy vine. And as usual, this set is full of options! There's even a little coordinating surprise in store for you too, adding to even more possibilities.

I hope you'll join me, starting July 10th, for some countdown projects! See you then!

Maile

Forever Friends

Hello all! Just popping in quickly to share a simple card with you today, that uses an impressing technique with Papertrey Ink dies.I started today's card by stamping the sentiment, from Wonderful Words Additions, and the flower, from Modern Basics, onto a white card base.I carefully placed and temporarily attached the "Forever" Wonderful Words Die into place, onto the front of the card base. Then ran it through my die cutting machine, using the proper embossing plate sandwich. This is pretty much the same technique that Erin Lincoln shared in the Make It Monday #13 video, using only the die instead of both a die and impression plate. I then finished the card off with a button and white embroidery floss. Easy peasy!

Well, that's it from me today. Thanks for stopping by, hope you have a super one!

Maile



Forever Friends:

• Stamps: Wonderful Words Additions, Modern Basics & Green Thumb
• Ink: True Black, Ripe Avocado, Summer Sunrise & Berry Sorbet
• Cardstock: White
• Accessories: Simply Chartreuse Vintage Button, White Embroidery Floss & Wonderful Words Die Collection

Summer Card Camp 2011 Winners!...

And the 3 lucky winners of the three Summer Card Camp 2011 spots from last week's giveaway are...

• Kelly in Canada
• Angi @ Cokie Pops
• Velta Wesson

Congrats Ladies! I hope you enjoy! And a huge thanks to all who entered the giveaway!

Maile

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

Summer Card Camp 2011

Hello all! I am extremely excited to be bringing you the news I have to share with you today! Jennifer McGuire and Kristina Werner have kindly asked me to join them as a guest designer for this...

Here's some information for you...

Get ready for a summer full of colorful cardmaking fun with Summer Card Camp 2011. Jennifer McGuire and Kristina Werner have teamed up to bring you a 4-week workshop loaded with fresh color combos, cutting edge techniques, and versatile sketches that will leave you feeling inspired to create! Summer Card Camp is your all-access pass to 48 new card ideas, daily PDFs, twice weekly videos, guest designers (including me!), huge prizes and access to a private blog where you can share your own creations. For more information and to register, visit http://onlinecardclasses.com/summercardcamp2011/classinfo.html.



Want to win a spot in this class?! I'll be giving away three spots, just leave me a comment on today post by Monday, June 20th, 11:59 (PST). Please note, if you are picked as a winner and have already signed up, you will be given a refund.

I am extremely blessed to be amongst such a line up of talented ladies! And I don't know about you, but I can't be more excited about starting this class! I know this class will be a ton of fun and a huge success. I can not thank Jennifer and Kristina enough for this opportunity!

Hope you all have a super day!

Maile

Introducing Gracious Vases Day Five

Hello everyone! Keeping things simple today, for day five of the Papertrey Ink countdown. So, I've got a couple simply designed cards, using Gracious Vases, to share with you...First up, I paired Gracious Vases with the soon to be released Think Big Favorites #5. Started by stamping "Congrats" in True Black onto a Rustic White card base.Stamped a few vases in Aqua Mist, Berry Sorbet & Summer Sunrise, and a filler in Ripe Avocado. I then selectivly inked a couple dotted strips, from one of the images included in the Mat Stack #1 Collection set, in True Black. Finished the card off with a rounded corner.For this simple second card, I stamped a row of vases in the same colors as above onto a white card base.Then stamped a few embellishing images in True Black, a couple fillers and the sentiments "Happy Birthday" and "to you". And that was it, easy peasy!

So who's ready to get their hands on Gracious Vases?! You don't have to wait very long, tomorrow is the big Papertrey Ink June release day and this little set will be ready to make it's way to your home! I hope I've inspired you through this entire countdown week and I thank you all for your supportive and encouraging comments! I hope to see your Gracious Vases creations soon!

Now, 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

Congrats:

• Stamps: Gracious Vases, Think Big Favorites #5 & Mat Stack #1 Collection
• Ink: True Black, Aqua Mist, Berry Sorbet, Summer Sunrise & Ripe Avocado
• Cardstock: Rustic White
• Accessories: Corner Rounder

Happy Birthday To You:

• Stamps: Gracious Vases
• Ink: True Black, Aqua Mist, Berry Sorbet & Summer Sunrise
• Cardstock: White