Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Trendy Tree Tops Day Two

Hey there! Thanks for joining me for day two of the Papertrey ink April Countdown. I'm back today to bring you more of my new set... Trendy Tree Tops and from the looks of it, it sounds as if some of you are as excited about this set as I am. So let me get started with a couple more samples. This time around, I'm thinking a little out of the box and veering from the traditional tree image...First up... the branch. Turned the tree trunk onto its side and stamped in Smokey Shadow ink. Die cut a file folder type edge from Soft Stone cardstock, stamped with a sentiment, wrapped with ribbon and attached to the card base.Topped the branch off with the circular bird image in Spring Moss ink and then layered the leaves in Simply Chartreuse ink. Die cut the heart (more on this later) from Hawaiian Shores cardstock, added a touch of Glossy Accents and attached.Up next... the circular focal image. Stamped a row of circles (same image used yesterday) in a fun color combo onto a white card base. Finished the card off with a sentiment from Think Big Favorites #15.

Well, that concluded my second look at Trendy Tree Tops. Just remember... this set is available for purchase through Papertrey Ink, beginning April 15th, for $15. In the mean time, I'd love to know what you think so far, so please feel free to share!

Now, be sure to visit Nichole Heady and Erin Lincoln for peeks at Baby Face. Also, Heather Nichols, Dawn McVey, Melissa Bickford & Lexi Daly have peeks to share with you of their newest sets for the month.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Maile


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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Introducing Trendy Tree Tops Day One

I'm back this month with a new stamp set for the April Papertrey Ink release, I'm happy to introduce to you... Trendy Tree Tops. Trendy Tree Tops is a fresh and new tree building set. This set features 1 tree trunk with 4 interchangeable tree tops, 3 coordinating images and 4 uniquely detailed sentiments. To top it all off... a set of 4 dies coordinate beautifully with the entire set. Trendy Tree Tops stamp set will be sold for $15, beginning April 15th at Papertrey Ink.


How about a couple samples?!...First up, a simple stamping of a tree top, trunk and a sentiment. I kept things super simple to really let the detailing in this tree top image be the star of the show. Stamped the tree top in Melon Berry and the trunk and sentiment in Smokey Shadow. Finished the card off with an embossed cardstock strip and a couple Fine Linen buttons.Next up, a single layer card... which I started by stamping the three tree trunks in Smokey Shadow ink along the base of the card front.Stamped the tree tops in a color combo of Melon Berry, Simply Chartreuse and Aqua Mist. Then finished the card off with a sentiment.

That's it from me today, but I've still got a lot more to share! So, I hope you'll join me for the remainder of the countdown!

Now, be sure to visit Nichole Heady and Besty Veldman for peeks at Tweet Talk and Think Big Favorites #15. Also, Heather Nichols, Dawn McVey, Melissa Bickford & Lexi Daly have peeks to share with you of their newest sets for the month.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Maile


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Thursday, April 5, 2012

April 2012 Sneak Peek

Hey there! Just popping in to share a quick sneak peek at the latest stamp set in my Stamping Simply line up...Trendy Tree Tops! A fresh and fun new tree set, with interchangeable tree tops and a fun set of coordinating dies! I can't wait to share! Be sure to come back during the Papertrey Ink Countdown, beginning April 10th, for a look at this set in action.

See you again soon!

Maile
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Sunday, April 1, 2012

Year of Flowers Revisited

Hey everyone! Thanks for joining me today, for the April Papertrey Ink Senior DT challenge. This time around we bring you the Year of Flowers collection! There are a total of 12 sets and I've chosen to work with my favorite... the Sweet Pea. Here's what I came up with...I started by stamping the sweet pea image a few times, in Smokey Shadow ink, onto a Rustic Cream card base. Then stamped the sentiment and rounded the bottom corner.For a pop of color, I traced the edges of each blossom and leaf with Copic markers (BG11, R20, V95 & YG95). To finish the card off, I wrapped the base with Fine Linen Twill Ribbon and embellished with a couple Fine Linen buttons.

A Personal Update: For those of you who may be wondering... It's been a fast five weeks since my surgery and recovery is coming along very well. I am happy to report that the crutches have been gone for the past two weeks and the knee brace is now coming off. I've successfully completed three weeks of physical therapy and have three more to go. Thanks so much for all your thoughts and prayers.

Well, that's it from me today. Now be sure to visit the other Papertrey Ink Senior Design Team girls for more Year of Flowers goodness...

Thanks for stopping by today!

Maile


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Thursday, March 15, 2012

Papertrey Ink March Release Projects

The Papertrey Ink March 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... Framed Out #2 (by Heather Nichols) and Super Stars (by Nichole Heady).Stamped an arrangement of stars in a color combo of Aqua Mist, Harvest Gold, Summer Sunrise and Berry Sorbet. Finished the card off with a Ranger Glossy Accented frame and a sentiment.Next up... Little Bitty Bird Additions (by Heather Nichols).Stamped the branches (from Little Bitty Bird), bird house and sentiment in Kraft ink. Then touched each up with Copic markers.Next up... Tremendous Treats: Birthday (by Nichole Heady).I created this card for my adorable son who will be turning 5 very soon. He can't wait to celebrate it with a pirate themed birthday. Here's How: I started this card by die cutting a 5 from cardstock to use as a template, placed the template onto a die cut Spiral Notebook Page and colored with a Copic marker. Here's a tip: I was careful to fill in the template as quickly as possible to prevent the marker from bleeding. Next... World's Greatest (by Melissa Bickford). I started by stamping the sentiment in Smokey Shadow ink and then the ties in a color combo of Enchanted Evening, New Leaf, Aqua Mist & Hawaiian Shores.Then stamped the DAD tie inside the card to finish off the sentiment.Here's... On The Links (by Lizzie Jones).Whipped out my In The Meadows dies to create a few grassy hills and then attached a carefully hand cut golf cart along the Smokey Shadow path.How about some... Back Pocket Basics?! (By Melissa Bickford)I'm loving the color combo on this card! A combo of Spring Rain, Melon Berry, Berry Sorbet, Smokey Shadow and Rustic White. Stamped the pocket in Spring Rain and colored the flowers in with coordinating Copic Markers.Last, but not lease... Heart-2-Heart (by Melissa Bickford).I love a pop of color on a solid white card base, but this time around I wanted to switch things up. I begin with colorful card bases (Spring Rain, Raspberry Fizz and Summer Sunrise) and then added pops of black.


Well, that's all of them!

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

Thanks for stopping by!

Maile




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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Super Stars

Hello all! Let me begin by saying "Thank You" to everyone who left me such comforting well wishes yesterday. From the bottom of my heart, it meant so much! You have truly made the healing process a bit easier.

Welcome to the final day of the Papertrey Ink Countdown and the second group post day. This time around we bring you Super Stars, designed by Nichole Heady, a truly super set! Each of us has picked an inspiration piece via Pinterest. Here's what I chose to work with...This gorgeous Anthropology window display inspiration piece can be found here. Anyone else as crazy about Anthropology as I am? Love that store! Anyways, I was inspired by the bright and bold color combo of the square and rectangle pieces. I interpreted them into a color combo of Raspberry Fizz, Summer Sunrise and Hawaiian Shores. I began this card by stamping the sentiment in True Black and the dotted flourish in Summer Sunrise.I then stamped the large star three times (using Raspberry Fizz, Summer Sunrise and Hawaiian Shores inks), trimmed, layered the stars together with dimensional adhesive and attached to the card base. Just A Note: I trimmed the card base to 5" x 3 1/2" to accommodate the star hanging over the edge.

Well, that's it from me today. Be sure to see what the rest of the Papertrey Ink design team has in store for you today...

Thanks for stopping by!

Maile



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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Birthday Bash

Hello my friends! So glad you're joining me today for the Papertrey Ink March Countdown! Before I begin with this months first group post projects, I'd like to give you all a little personal update. But, if your not up for it please feel free to scroll down a little.

Personal Update: So, things have been a bit quiet around here. I really haven't been up to much the last 2 1/2 weeks except for recovering from surgery, an operation to replace my torn ACL. It may surprise most of you to know that, in addition to stamping and card making, I enjoy riding my dirt bike. Crazy, I know! It's been an activity that my husband and I have enjoyed together for over 10 years. I've taken my fair share of spills, but this last fall was the one that finally got me. Anyways, the operation went very well and recovery is moving along slowly but it sure is nice to finally be down to one crutch and back in the craft room. So forgive me if my creations are not up to snuff this month.

Now, back to business... This months first Design Team group post is all about the perfect birthday bash. We've been busy creating collections perfect for a celebration using the 2012 Birthday Tags stamp set, By Invitation stamp set and Card Base-ics Dies (all will be available beginning March 15th through Papertrey Ink). Here's what I came up with...
First up is a Happy Birthday To You collection. This collection uses a soft yet fun color combo of Aqua Mist, Melon Berry and Dried Marigold (a Ranger Distress Ink). This birthday card began by stamping the star circle tag image, in the above colors, onto a white cardstock panel.I trimmed additional stars and attached them with dimensional adhesive. Finished the panel off with a sentiment stamped in Smoky Shadow ink and then attached the stamped panel onto a white card base.I then created a coordinating tag. Simply die cut a Tag Sale #5 tag from white cardstock. Attached a punched star circle tag and a die cut flourish (from Fancy Flourishes).To complete this party ensemble I created an invitation by die cutting a base from white cardstock using one of the new Card Base-ics dies. Stamped the base with a second circular tag image in the same color combo. I then inserted a die cut Button Card after stamping it with the info lines from By Invitation. Topped it all off with an additional star circular tag images, which was stamped and trimmed to match.I have a couple more cards to share with you today, to help show case the 2012 Birthday Tags stamp set. First up a pairing of 2012 Birthday Tags and Background Basics: Wrought Iron with Beautiful Butterflies.I stamped the Birthday Best Wishes oval tag in Smoky Shadow ink and colored in the details with a few colorful Copic markers (BG13, R32, YG95 & YR15). Attached the tag to a die cut Spiral Notebook Page, stamped with butterflies and wrought iron. Wrapped it with silk ribbon and attached to a kraft card base.Lastly, a simple card inspired by this oval tag featuring a small banner sentiment.I attached a number of colorful hand cut banner edged strips to a Rustic White card base and topped them off with the oval tag, after I colored the sentiment with coordinating Copic markers (BG13, RV17, Y35 & YR15).

Well, that's it from me today. Be sure to see what the rest of the Papertrey Ink design team has in store for you today...

Thanks for stopping by!

Maile



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