The Sr. Design Team at Papertrey Ink was challenged to revisit the Garden Variety stamp set and treat you with new projects and new ways to inspire you to use this set and coordinating die collection. I found the photo below on Pinterest and knew just how I wanted to use the seed packet die and already had a little something in my head as to how to use the stamp set and coordinating seed packet frame die.
(photo from marthastewart)
Glassine bags have become one of my very most favorite mediums to use as I just love their soft, transparent quality. I used a medium glassine bag from Papertrey Ink, cut it apart, and die cut a seed packet from it. I wanted a vintage photo I had on hand to be seen through it and it worked perfectly, plus glassine bag seed packets are just as CUTE as can be.
I die cut the seed packet frame from cream patterned paper and stamped the frame image using Classic Kraft ink. The band was created using the Photo Finish Die Collection and was cut from Kraft cardstock.
I used the tab from the Tag Sale #3 die and Classic Kraft felt to use as a hinge of sorts connecting both seed packets together.
The Bloom Builders II #3 die collection and Vintage Cream felt made a perfect little accent flower and is topped with vintage lace and a handmade button made with an image from the Garden Variety stamp set, the Buttoned Up #2 die, and a Papertrey Ink Coaster.
The seed packets open up to a set of vintage tools stamped using the Garden Variety stamp set and coordinating dies, the Medium Scallop Border die, another handmade button or two, and a second vintage photo framed by the Seed Packet Frame die. The stamp image makes such a beautiful frame.
This handmade button was stamped using a sentiment from the Garden Variety stamp set and I love the script that flows across it.
So, I challenge you to try using different mediums in your die cut machines such as glassine or paper bags, Coasters, chipboard, cardboard, tissue paper, crepe paper, etc.!
Thanks so much for your visit. The other girls have plenty to share with you as well:
Melis
P.S. I have a new card kit ready to go at Frost it Pink! It's called the Tea for Two Birthday Collection and includes instructions and supplies for 9 cards and 3 glassine bag pockets plus oodles of extra supplies for you to create more. Here is a peek!
So fun!! I was just thinking a couple days ago of pulling out this set and playing more!
Love your seed packets!
Posted by: Dolly/scrapthat | March 01, 2012 at 05:16 AM
love love love......off to shop for the new card set ;)
Posted by: dee | March 01, 2012 at 05:30 AM
Gorgeous!! Wonderful ideas!
Posted by: jan m | March 01, 2012 at 06:42 AM
This is one of my favourite Papertrey stamp sets. Am always using the seed packet die but now have to take out the stamps and stamp, stamp to my heart's content!
Always love to see what you do with a set Melissa and it was because of you that I first purchased the set.
Posted by: Deirdre | March 01, 2012 at 07:24 AM
Just beautiful - so many details. Love the vintage photo with this set. I will be paying much more attention to it, thanks to you.
Posted by: Bev | March 01, 2012 at 07:32 AM
Lovely! So many ideas! Thank you!
Posted by: AFrenchAccent | March 01, 2012 at 08:51 AM
Just ordered the birthday card kit. I can't wait to get it. Thanks.
Posted by: Flo | March 01, 2012 at 10:24 AM
Gorgeous so many details!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | March 01, 2012 at 10:54 AM
Just BEAUTIFUL, Melissa!! Love the bright, spring colors in your card kit!
Posted by: Becky Elliott | March 01, 2012 at 11:38 AM
Melissa my apologies for this boring comment ( It's always the same) but this.....I am blown away..do you know what I mean?
Posted by: Stella | March 01, 2012 at 12:38 PM
I was just laughing at Stella's comment because I think I keep saying the same thing about your work! It is always amazing! I love what you did with the glassine bags and seed packets. I don't have a die-cut machine but this makes me want to get one. Looks like a beautiful kit for Frost It Pink.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | March 01, 2012 at 03:29 PM
sigh... such heavenly projects - this post and the last one too!
Posted by: Vicky | March 02, 2012 at 07:03 AM
You have such a wonderful whimsical way with paper and embellishments....your blog is my very favorite! I, too, have ordered your new Frost It Pink kit and can't wait to play with it!
Posted by: Linda Miner | March 02, 2012 at 09:32 AM
I truly enjoy your whimsical style. YOu have an eye for detail too! Congrats on Simple Stories!
Very well deserved!
Posted by: Christa Uttley | March 02, 2012 at 09:43 AM
and so we meet again! welcome to the simple stories team, i'm excited to get to know you!
Posted by: emily pitts | March 02, 2012 at 10:15 AM
Congrats, my friend on the Simple Stories team! So excited to work on another team with you! :)
Posted by: Jill Cornell | March 02, 2012 at 10:58 AM
Congrats on Simple Stories! I have been a blog follower and big fan of your work for a long time! So happy to get to know and work with you!
Posted by: rebecca keppel | March 02, 2012 at 11:44 AM
Congrats on Simple Stories and can't wait to work with you and to get to know you better!
Natasja
Posted by: Natasja | March 02, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Girl!!! Congrats on Simple Stories DT!! I am beyond excited to be on this team with you!! It's been so long since we've 'been together'! ;) hugs!
Posted by: cari Locken | March 02, 2012 at 01:27 PM
So very sweet! I am so excited about my new card kit coming from Frost it Pink! Hope mine can look as gorgeous as yours! LOL.
~ Noreen
Posted by: Noreen Sand | March 02, 2012 at 02:03 PM
These are so beautiful!!! I am loving the glassine bags too, just used 30 of them for my little one's preschool class on Valentine's Day :) They were a big hit all decorated and filled with goodies! Thanks for the card kit info, looks right up my alley!!!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | March 02, 2012 at 08:14 PM
Love how you used a doily, very creative and gorgeous cards.
Posted by: liz | March 06, 2012 at 07:15 AM