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

August Sneak Peek Two

I'm back today to share with you my second set for this months Papertrey Ink August release!....Background Basics: Houndstooth, a perfect fit to this months autumn filled August release. This set has been designed with an added feature to aid in lining up the edges, making background stamping a breeze! I hope you will join me on the 10th for some Houndstooth samples!

August Sneak Peek

The Papertrey Ink August countdown is quickly approaching and this months release brings you a great assortment of fall goodies! My contribution to this autumn filled release is Autumn Acorns. Here's a sneak peek!...While flipping through the pages of fall magazine issues I found the assortment of acorns so inspiring that I had to create this fun mix and match acorn stamp set. Included in this set is some fall foliage and fun sentiments suited for the season. I can't forget to mention... there are coordinating dies too!

I'm super excited to share Autumn Acorn samples with you starting on August 10th, I hope you'll join me then!

Maile

PTI Stamp-A-Faire Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the Papertrey Ink Stamp-A-Faire Design Team Blog Hop! For those of us who are all stuck at home and unable to make it to the event, no worries, there are still a number of ways for us to be included in today happenings. Like today's Design Team Blog Hop! We, the design team, are bringing you samples of the FREE limited edition stamp set, Iconic Images. Iconic Images will be available, for free, to anyone who places an order of $100 (or more) between 9am EST, July 23rd and 11:59 pm EST, July 24th. Please refer to Nichole Heady's blog for all the details.

Also, be sure to stay tuned into Nichole Heady's blog, she will be doing several giveaways and challenges through out today. Some of the prizes offered up will include this gorgeous set, Iconic Images.

I love a good timeless look, whether it be through an outfit, home decor or especially a stamp set. Iconic Images is exactly that, a set full of wonderfully timeless and classic images that I can turn to time and time again. It's a look that will never be "out of style" and looks great no matter what style I'm going for that day.

It's also a set perfect to pair with a number of techniques. For my project today I've taken a couple images and inked them up in different shades to achieve a two-toned look.

I've paired Iconic Images with Background Basics: Vines to create the card base. Using the double vine stamp strip, I inked up one side with Spring Moss, then the other side with Simply Chartreuse and stamped onto a Rustic White card base. This technique adds a bit more interest to this simple background stamping.For a bit more of a realistic look, I applied the same two-toned look by inking the Iconic Images pitcher in Summer Sunrise and Orange Zest inks. Stamped it onto Rustic White cardstock and cut it out. I then stamped a die cut Half & Half strip with the stems and flowers, attached the pitcher and adhered the strip to the card base with dimensional adhesive. Stamped an Iconic Images sentiment, in True Black, and embellished with an Orange Zest button and Silk Ribbon.

Well, that's it from me today. Don't forget to check in with Nichole for a whole lot of Stamp-A-Faire fun. And be sure to see what the rest of the PTI girls have in store for you today...

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

Thanks for stopping by!

Maile

Thinking Of You Today And Always: (card measures 4" x 4")

• Stamps: Iconic Images & Background Basics: Vines
• Ink: True Black, Spring Moss, Simply Chartreuse, Summer Sunrise, Orange Zest & Ocean Tides
• Cardstock: Rustic White
• Accessories: 1/8" White Silk Ribbon, Orange Zest Button and Half & Half Die Collection

Papertrey Ink - July Release Projects Part 2

Hi all! I've finally returned to bring you the rest of my Papertrey Ink July release projects. Allow me to share...First up, I used one of Melissa Bickford's new sets, Hanging Out, to create this adorable single layer card.Stamped the clothing line just over the edge, leaving room for the sentiment. Along the base, I stamped the grass strip twice, first in Simply Chartreuse and then in Spring moss. Finished the card off with a few black rhinestones.Next up, another Melissa set, Flower Fusion #6.I stamped a die cut Half & Half with a strip of grass (same as above), Flower Fusion flower and a Flower Fusion sentiment. Wrapped with ribbon and attach to a kraft card base with dimensional adhesive.Last, but not lease, Melissa's Sweet As Can Be. The card base was impressed with the Cane Print Impression Plate to give it a waffle cone texture.To come up with the perfect sorbet colors, the ice cream scoops were die cut from Rustic White cardstock and then colored with Copic Markers. Stamped each with a portion of the sentiment and stacked them onto an Ad Sense frame.

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

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