LilyBean's Paperie

paper pieced blossom...

Good Monday morning!  I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.  Today I have a new Make it Monday tutorial up on the Papertrey Ink blog....AAAAK!  Heartburn, I tell you, but I am learning to throw my cares aside when it comes to preparing these videos and just relax a bit, so be gentle will you ,and check it out if you'd like a little step-by-step in my paper piecing technique.

I have a major thing for paper piecing and just love the whole nit-picky process of trimming and fussy-cutting, but mostly of getting to use patterns and color combined to make something sweet and soft.  

I used Papertrey Ink's Friends 'Til the End, Flower Fusion #11, and Sew Simple Borders stamp sets to create this little number for you, oh and all of my paper is from the Pretty Pastels paper pad.

And, my friend Janet invited me to be a guest on her blog using her beautiful digital designs.  Here is the card I created using the Antique Bookmarks collage.  I'm warning you, one step into her etsy shop and you'll be hooked on her lovely, lovely creations.  

It seems I can't create without using my felt, trim, and dies.  These are simple ways of adding your own unique touch.

And, of course some Raspberry Truffle scrunched seam binding and a lovely cameo applique from Webster's Pages.

 

Hope your Monday is wonderful!  Looking forward to watching a little girl dressed in hot pink baseball socks play some softball tonight :).

Melis

 

a shabby collection...

I have some fun news to share with you today!

I've been using scrunched seam binding or "Crinkle Ribbon" from My Craft Spot for quite a while now and love it to the point that I can't imagine paper-crafting without it.  I love the way the bows turn out soft and plump and I LOVE the shabby colors that tie in perfectly with my favorite color scheme.

My favorite colors are available in a collection now at My Craft Spot consisting of:  Raspberry Truffle, Vanilla Bean, and Spring Breeze.  So anytime you're in the mood to shabby up your stash, you can find these three lovely colors bundled together right HERE.  

My projects today use Melissa Frances supplies, the first is a little gift container using the Melissa Frances Rectangular Scallop Treat Cup, paper from the Classic Elegance collection, pleated white organza ribbon, and a resin applique.  You can visit the Melissa Frances Etsy shop for treat cup kits and other beautiful supplies.

Love these glass button replicas and pink crocheted trim

My Just a Note stamp is from Papertrey Ink's Friendship Jar Spring Fillers stamp set and is stamped on a tag die cut using the Tiny Tags die.  

And, before I go, there's a fun holiday challenge posted on the Festive Friday blog.  All you have to do is create a holiday card using the word "Sweet".

My card for the challenge uses Papertrey Ink's Friendship Jar and Friendship Jar Holiday Fillers stamp sets as well as a sentiment from the Candy Cane Christmas stamp set.  

The Baker's Twine is another product you can find at My Craft Spot and comes in so many fun color combinations.  Some of my favorite are Stars & Stripes, Watermelon Taffy, and Pink Lemonade.

Enjoy your Friday and thank you for visiting.

Melissa

 

papertrey ink may...

I have a few final cards to share with you today that will wrap up Papertrey Ink's May release.  All of these new items will be available to purchase at 10PM EST on May 15th.  

I'll start with one of my favorite new sets, the Red, White, & Blue stamp set as I absolutely love the 4th of July.  My birthday was always celebrated during this wonderful holiday as a child, so I have the most wonderful of memories to associate with this time of year.  

The images and sentiments in this set are so unique.  I'll be turning to this set quite often here in the next couple of months.

There are many new baby products available at Papertrey Ink this month.  

This card uses the new Boutique Borders:  Baby stamp set and coordinating dies along with the Hanging By a Thread and Happiness in Bloom sets and dies.

I used some older and some newer Melissa Frances products on this card including paper from the new Classic Elegance collection.

The Polka Dot Basics #4 stamp set and dies were used on this card.  I adore that darling teddy bear!

I also used the Just the Ticket stamp set and die along with the Tremendous Tags and Small Scallop Border dies.

More Freckled Fawn washi across the bottom cut into scallops.

This card was created with the new Wonderful Words:  Baby and the Polka Dot Basics #4 stamp sets.

After die cutting "Baby" from cream cardstock I coated it in glitter to make it stand out just a bit.  The tag is stamped using the new Ruby Rose stamp set and is stitched using the Quick Stitch Sentiments die.

Tiny Triangles is next...love this set.  It's like getting to have a shopping spree in a candy store with this set as there are so many fun possibilities.

The Side by Side Sentiments was also used.  A super fun and basic set to have on hand.

I used my Tremendous Tags die once again here to add a simple finishing touch.

I hope you've found a set or two that you love.  Thank you so much for visiting!

Melis

• Dawn McVey
• Debbie Olson
• Betsy Veldman
• Maile Belles
• Jessica Witty
• Cristina Kowalczyk
• Erin Lincoln
• Ashley Cannon Newell
• Heather Nichols
• Nichole Heady

Happy 4th of July Card

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Red, White, & Blue
Ink:
Scarlet Jewel, Pure Poppy, Classic Kraft, Smokey Shadow, and Blueberry Sky
Cardstock:
Rustic Cream and Classic Kraft
Tools:
Seeing Stars and Limitless Layers: 1 1/2" Circles, Star Spangled Impression Plate
Accents:
Vintage Cream felt

Other Supplies Used:
Basic Grey, Lily Bee, Teresa Collins, and Making Memories paper
Craft Spot scrunched seam binding

Little One Card

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Boutique Borders - Baby, Hanging by a Thread, and Happiness in Bloom
Ink:
Smokey Shadow, Spring Rain, and Sweet Blush
Cardstock:
Rustic Cream, Sweet Blush, and Classic Kraft
Tools:
Happiness in Bloom, Hanging by a Thread, and Boutique Borders - Baby dies
Accents:
Vintage Cream buttons, Sweet Blush buttons, Rustic Cream button twine

Other Supplies Used:
Melissa Frances paper and cardstock stickers

Fabric

Sweet Little Baby Card

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Polka Dot Parade #4, Just the Ticket
Ink:
Melon Berry and Sweet Blush
Cardstock:
Classic Kraft, Rustic Cream
Tools:
Polka Dot Parade #4, Tremendous Tags, Just the Ticket Border, Sketched Shapes, Small Scallop Border, Flipping Out dies
Accents:
Sweet Blush button

Other Supplies Used:
Webster's Pages, Authentique, American Crafts, and Simple Stories paper
Freckled Fawn and Prima washi tape

Baby Love Card

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Wonderful Words: Birthday, Ruby Rose, and Polka Dot Parade #4
Ink:
Harvest Gold, Hibiscus Burst, New leaf, Winter Wisteria
Cardstock:
Rustic Cream
Tools:
Wonderful Words: Baby, Tag Sale #5, Quick Stitch Sentiments
Accents:
Vintage White button, Harvest Gold Grosgrain

Other Supplies Used:
Simple Stories paper
Freckled Fawn washi tape
Doodlebug Lily White glitter

With Love Card

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Tiny Triangles and Side by Side Sentiments
Ink:
Melon Berry, Sweet Blush, and Classic Kraft
Cardstock:
Rustic Cream
Tools:
Cover Plate: Triangles, Tremendous Tags dies
Accents:
Melon Berry felt, Vintage Cream button, and Fine Linen Saddle Stitch Ribbon

Other Supplies Used:
American Crafts and Crate Paper paper
October Afternoon washi tape
Tim Holtz metal clip