papertrey ink march...

Let's just dive in, shall we?  This was such a fun month of Papertrey Ink releases...I really had an enjoyable time creating with each new set...yep, even the masculine sets!  

This first card uses the new Framed Out #2 stamp set.  I am crazy for it and love the shape of the coordinating die.

For all of you Heart Border Die lovers, I don't know if you've tried this yet or not, but I decided to roll up a strip of felt cut using this border die because I wanted some tiny little roses for this card, and they are CUTE!  You must try it if you haven't already.  I noticed that the pointed end of the hearts look really cute too rolled up like a little bud.  Must try, must try!

Hello There card

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:

Stamps:
Frames Out #2
Ink:
Aqua Mist and Classic Kraft
Cardstock:
Rustic Cream
Accents:
Vintage Cream and Aqua Mist felt
Tools:
Sending You, Edgers #5, Framed Out #2, and Heart Border dies

Other Supplies Used:
Echo Park paper
Melissa Frances adhesive pearls
scrunched seam binding

Heather Nichols' sweet new Littly Bitty Bird Additions has melted my heart!  I love it...the nest filled with eggs, the polka dot bird wings, the bird houses, and the music notes...all so very fun to stamp with.

Just Hatched Card

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Little Bitty Bird and Little Bitty Bird Additions
Ink:
Pure Poppy, Dark Chocolate, Spring Moss, and Classic Kraft
Cardstock:
Sweet Blush, Rustic Cream
Tools:
Limitless Layers 1 3/4" Circles, Framed Out #2 dies
Accents:
Pure Poppy button, Sweet Blush satin

Other Supplies Used:
American Crafts paper
Echo Park paper
Copic Markers

I'm loving the new On the Links stamp set...truly it's so much fun.  I come from a family of golfers...my dad, all of my brothers, even my cute little mom is an active golfer.  I'm the only odd-ball and would rather drive the cart around and work on my tan :)  Anyway, I created this with my dad in mind.  His birthday is just a few days away, so it was fun to create for him.

Fore Your Birthday Card

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
On the Links, A Little Argyle, 2012 Birthday Tags, Tiny Tags
Ink:
Classic Kraft, Aqua Mist, Simply Chartreuse, and Dark Chocolate
Cardstock:
Rustic Cream and Aqua Mist
Tools:
Tag Sale #6, Tiny Tags, and Super Star Border dies
Accents:
Simply Chartreuse Grosgrain, Simply Chartreuse felt, Classic Kraft button

Other Supplies Used:
My Mind's Eye paper
Echo Park paper

Onto another masculine card.  I have very fond memories of my dad's funky, retro, wide ties growing up.  They were totally awesome! I knew starting out that I wanted to try and bring that retro feel into this card...not sure if I achieved it or not, but I had so much fun creating it for him.  You'll love this set!

Do you think it's a sin to use glitter on a card for your dad?  I apologize to all of the manly men out there for doing it, but I couldn't NOT.

I Love You Dad Card

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
World's Greatest, Background Basics: Woodgrain
Ink:
Dark Chocolate, Spring Moss
Cardstock:
Rustic Cream
Accents:
Aqua Mist felt
Tools:
Edgers #5, Framed Out #2, World's Greatest, and Button Card

Other Supplies Used:
Echo Park paper
American Crafts buttons

Next up is a card using the new Heart to Heart #2 stamp set, Think Big Favorites #14, and a bit of 2012 Birthday Tags.

Happy Birthday Card

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Think Big Favorites #14, Heart to Heart #2, Tiny Tags, and 2012 Birthday Tags
Ink:
Harvest Gold, Aqua Mist, Classic Kraft, and Melon Berry
Cardstock:
Kraft
Tools:
Super Star Border, Tiny Tags, Heart to Heart #2, and Angled Labels dies
Accents:
Melon Berry Grosgrain, Aqua Mist Satin, and Vintage Cream Grosgrain, Hawaiian Shores button, Harvest Gold felt

Other Supplies Used:
My Mind's Eye paper
Echo Park paper
Kaisercraft gems

This card I made for my mama.  This has been a rough week for her, so she was on my mind when I started creating with the beautiful Background Basics:  Wrought Iron set.  Mother's Day is coming soon and I love this very special day so got a jump start on creating for it.  This new stamp set is BEAUTIFUL!  I love it's shabby, elegant feel.  

I'll try and explain what I did with these flowers.  They were cut using the Frilly Flowers die collection and then I embossed them using the Wrought Iron Impression Plate.  Next I added some Glimmer Mist in S.W.A.K and Silver and it enhanced the embossing just a bit.  I layered them together, curled up the edges and then embellished the center with burlap and layered felt buttons cut using the Buttoned Up #2 die.

Happy Mother's Day Card

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Background Basics: Wrought Iron, Blooming Button Bits
Ink:
Autumn Rose
Tools:
Tag Sale #6 and Frilly Flowers dies, Buttoned Up #2 dies
Cardstock:
Sweet Blush and Linen Vellum
Accents:
Autumn Rose and Vintage Cream felt, Sweet Blush button

Other Supplies Used:
My Mind's Eye paper
Scrunched seam binding
Burlap

Lastly is a little something near and dear to my heart, something created with my little bean in mind.  I used the darling new A Pocketful set on this gift pocket and tag.  I save all of her little tiny jeans.   I just can't part with certain things yet and I have so many memories of her and all of her sweet pockets.  Some of them filled with rocks, dirt, wrappers, grass, notes, candies, treasures, you name it.  The memories are fresh and associated with so many of her things...so I hold onto them and enjoy them in my own way such as this.  I snipped the pockets out of some of her old capris and created a gift bag of sorts.  The size is perfect for candy, fingernail polish, a card, a homemade cookie, etc.  

I created a tag using the Tag Sale #6 die and stamped it with the posies from the set and embellished them with gems.  

I added a die cut pocket and tab and added glitter, trim, and a button to fancy it up just a bit.  The tag was pinned to the pocket using a trinket pin and then with with Tootsie Pops for my lady!

I created a stack of posies using the Buttoned Up #2 die, felt, and Simply Chartreuse Grosgrain.  Simple and so very fun!

Pocket of Love Tag and Gift Pocket

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
A Pocketful
Ink:
Raspberry Fizz and True Black
Cardstock:
Sweet Blush and Vintage Cream
Accents:
Vintage Cream and Sweet Blush buttons, Lavender Moon and Ripe Avocado Grosgrain, Vintage Cream and Autumn Rose felt
Tools:
Tag Sale #6, A Pocketful, Buttoned Up #2, Tiny Tags

Other Supplies Used:
Denim pocket
Crate Paper paper
Stickles glitter
Vintage trim
Maya Road trinket pin
Doodlebug gems

 

That's about it for me, but the other designers have plenty of projects waiting for you:

• Heather Nichols
• Dawn McVey
• Lisa Johnson
• Betsy Veldman
• Ashley Cannon Newell
• Maile Belles
• Jessica Witty
• Erin Lincoln
• Danielle Flanders
• Mish Wooderson
• Debbie Olson

 Thanks so much for your visit!

Melis 

Comments

[Cammie]

Melissa, thank you for all the beautiful magic you have created during this month's release.

[Trell]

You make the most breathtaking cards and projects. I love how you're able to layer so many patterns and designs effortlessly. Loving your projects!

[Patty O'Malley]

Wow, Melis! You certainly have been busy! The cards are beautiful. I especially love the jean pocket and the rolled felt flowers.

[Annabella Merlin]

Pocket of Love Tag is a great project! I love the creativity done in here! The card for dad is also a great!

Annabella Merlin
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[jan m]

ALL OF YOUR CARDS ARE AMAZING!! You do make beauty look effortless!

[Larissa Heskett =)]

LOVE all of your cards again today!! =) THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

[Lisa]

I just love seeing what you create with the new releases Melissa! Always spectacular!!

[Jill Norwood]

Wow Melissa! I love, love, love every single card! And those baby roses with the heart border die are going to be a new favorite of mine! Thanks for all the inspiration on every single post!!! Love how you made the pocket of lollis for your sweet little one! I am sure she will adore it! :) Jill

[Troy Louise]

Oh my! Where to start - your first card is so sweet & what a great idea to make the little flowers! Love your pocket for your little one, what a fun keepsake. Thanks so much!

[Janice]

As always Melisa, I love love love your talent, eye for detail and use of color and embellishments to make a piece of art!

[Stella]

Your mothers'day card. There is something in the design and the colors that took my breath away. Although I must admit that I am smitten by everything you create. Gorgeous!

[janet wilson]

Lovely, lovely and lovelier :)

[Meredith]

Soooooo trying that felt heart border rose idea!!!! I loved everything you created, and your little pocket pouch is adorable!!

[Melissa Hurdle]

I just wanted to say I LOVE your blog! Everything is so beautiful! Who needs PINTEREST when we have LilyBean's! Thank you.

[ReNae Allen]

That little pocket! Oh goodness, what a sweet image it brings!

[b]

oh my - what an outstanding array of gorgeous cards! So many details on them all to admire - ESPECIALLY the guy cards! bx

[Sheri E.]

Thank-you for sharing your beautiful cards. You make me want the World's Greatest stamp set and I don't even know any men who wear ties! I already have a bunch of others on my "want" list. Or is that "need"?