Happy April! Today I have a fun Spring project for you created for Papertrey Ink's Sr. Design Team Challenge. We were asked to revisit the Year of Flowers stamp sets and create something new to share with you. I love this series of stamp sets...each one so beautiful and detailed. I chose to use the Year of Flowers: Violets set as this flower reminds me of my Grandma Haslam who always had these lovely, delicate flowers growing in her house. I remember their deep, rich purple and the feel of their soft, fuzzy leaves.
I used Papertrey Ink's medium glassine bags and die cut the top using the Small Scallop Border Die. I then broke out my silver embossing powder and set to work transforming the glassine bags by stamping the violet image using the VeraMark Watermark Stamp Pad and embossing powder. I haven't ever tried this technique before on a glassine bag, so I was excited to see how beautifully it turned out.
I then used the Limitless Layers 2 1/4" Oval Die Collection and created tags for the front of the bags. Once again I used the VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad and this time Stampendous Winter Wonderland Opaque embossing powder. The sentiments used on both tags are from the Year of Flowers Collections Stamp Set.
For this first bag I die cut bookprint paper using the Bloom Builders #3 die to create a handmade embellishment. I topped it with a button cut using Vintage Cream felt and the Buttoned Up #2 die.
I created another handmade embellishment for this bag using the Loopsy Daisy die, bookprint, Vintage Cream felt, the Heart Border die, and the Beautiful Blooms II #3 die. For the center of the flower, I rolled the felt border cut from the Heart Border die and turned it upside down so the pointed ends were showing.
A bit of vintage trim tucked into the flower finished it off ...such a fun flower to make!
The vintage images are from Digital Paper and were printed here at home. I then used the Tag Sale #1 and Tag Sale #6 dies and created tags from the digital images.
Thanks so much for visiting. The other Sr. Design Team members have projects to share with you as well.
Betsy Veldman
Maile Belles
Dawn McVey
Heather Nichols
Before I go, I wanted to tell you about a beautiful Russian challenge blog I am happy to be part of called the Vintage Cafe Card Challenge blog. For all of you shabby, vintage lovers out there, this is a perfect place to come and be inspired and to play along with the challenges. I can't wait to get started!
Melis
Gorgeous so very sweet!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | April 01, 2012 at 05:57 AM
Love the embossing of the violets. Looks great. You always inspire me so. Your style just feeds my artistic soul. Love to see your new creations. Makes my day happy to see your new art. Thanks for sharing. Hugs!
Posted by: Kolleen moss | April 01, 2012 at 06:08 AM
So very beautiful! Incredible details, luscious!
Posted by: jan m | April 01, 2012 at 07:42 AM
so lovely
Posted by: Joy_L | April 01, 2012 at 08:01 AM
What pretty tags, lovely detailing and sweet subtle colours :)
Posted by: janet wilson | April 01, 2012 at 08:40 AM
Love what you did with the tags, they are just darling!!! The embossing really gave a nice touch, super cute!
And thanks for that Russian blog, your article is really cute! Great blog!
Have a wonderful day Melis!!
Posted by: Alessandra Loiacono | April 01, 2012 at 09:31 AM
What gorgeous bags!! Where do you get the paper/card of the little girls to make the tag?
Posted by: Pat | April 01, 2012 at 10:38 AM
These are gorgeous!! I love the stamped bags
Posted by: Ros Crawford | April 01, 2012 at 11:00 AM
I love what you did with the bags. I didn't know you could emboss on them. They are so beautiful! Love the flowers you made and the vintage images. Congrats on being a part of the Russian blog. Can't wait to hear more about it.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | April 01, 2012 at 11:40 AM
These are beautiful! I love the bookprint flowers you made :) and the silver embossing looks so elegant.
Posted by: Nora Anne | April 01, 2012 at 03:38 PM
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Posted by: Air Max 90 | April 01, 2012 at 07:06 PM
Hi Melissa, I just adore your creations and just get giddy when I see a post from you! These are just beautiful and love the embossing on the glassine bags...gorgeous, and the beautiful flowers! Thanks for the inspiration!
Crafty Hugs,
Pendra
Posted by: Pendra | April 02, 2012 at 12:28 AM
I love this!!!
Posted by: Mimowolne Zauroczenia | April 02, 2012 at 01:31 AM
Yummy projects Melissa!! LOVE those stunning digital images with these sweet bags and trims!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | April 02, 2012 at 04:46 AM
Oh, so soooo beautiful!!! Your flowers are simply gorgeous and of course, the colors you choose... so wonderful!! Going to check out the new challenge blog you mentioned!!!
Happy week~
Teri
Posted by: Teri | April 02, 2012 at 05:20 AM
So lovely, gentle, sweet. Such attention to detail.
Posted by: maria f. | April 02, 2012 at 09:56 AM