Hello there! Happy Belated Valentine's Day...it was a doozie here, non-stop running, classroom party, lots of little last minute lists, etc. It was so very sweet though....I can't think of anywhere else I'd want to spend my afternoon than with my little girl in her classroom playing Valentine Charades and enjoying the kids as they pass out their Valentines to each other. And, to finish the day off with heart shaped mini pizzas, chocolate dipped strawberries and a movie with my husband was a great ending too.
Today's post is filled with cards I created using the remaining new release stamp sets from Papertrey Ink. This first card uses the new Wonderful Words - Hello set and coordinating die, the first in a monthly series and I instantly love it!
The little stamped border of flowers is from the My Mother, My Friend stamp set.
I created this card with my mom and little girl in mind. They have such a sweet and special bond, and creating cards for my sweet mom is one of my favorite things to do. This card showcases the new Boutique Borders: Mother with its coordinating die. I used a bit of the new Cutting Garden and Mini Blooms sets as well.
Here is the My Mother, My Friend again, using different images from it on this card. What a beautifully packed stamp set this is and I love the coordinating dies.
I also used my very most favorite alphabet set on this card as well, the new Headline Alphabet set...so trendy and basic and a must have!
Dawn McVey's new Cutting Garden set with coordinating dies is a gorgeous set...such a fresh and springy treat to stamp with.
My sentiment is stamped and matted with the My Mother, My Friend dies and the die cut and stamped flowers are embossed with Zing Mustard and Brown Sugar and then coated in iridescent glitter.
I don't know where to begin to explain my LoVe for the new Watercolor Wonder set...it's just playful and carefree and creates this instant desire to create...you'll love it. Maile is just amazing with her trendy designs. The sentiment is from another one of her sets, Mini Blooms. I used the stamping off technique and added some Mini Blooms across the paintbrush strokes as well. The Tag Sale #5 die was used to cut the tag while the Headline Alphabet die collection was used to create some useful negative space. Then of course, I to the itching to add glitter, so the tag is coated in some Doodlebug Lily White Sugar Coating...it's my favorite.
This card uses the new Irresistibly Ikat stamp set...it's amazing. I can't do it justice. I embossed the images from the set using Zing Blush and Brown Sugar and then just embellished it a bit with a chipboard button clock, sequins, buttons, and adhesive gems.
The sentiments and their fonts make me scream...I adore them!
The other designers have their projects ready to share with you as well:
- Dawn McVey
- Betsy Veldman
- Maile Belles
- Jessica Witty
- Cristina Kowalczyk
- Erin Lincoln
- Danielle Flanders
- Ashley Cannon Newell
- Debbie Olson
My supplies are all listed below and please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks so much for sticking with me!
Melis
Hello From the Heart CardPapertrey Ink Supplies Used: |
Happy Mother's Day Grandma Card
Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Boutique Borders: Mother, Cutting Garden, and Mini Blooms
Ink:
Spring Rain, Spring Moss, Aqua Mist, and Smokey Shadow
Cardstock:
Rustic Cream and Fine Linen
Tools:
Cutting Garden and Boutique Borders: Mother
Other Supplies Used:
Melissa Frances paper and adhesive pearls
Craft Spot scrunched seam binding
My Beautiful Mother Card
Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
My Mother, My Friend, and Headline Alphabet
Ink:
Spring Moss, Aqua Mist, Harvest Gold, and Melon Berry
Cardstock:
White and Rustic Cream
Tools:
My Mother, My Friend, Sending You, and Headline Alphabet
Accents:
Vintage Cream felt, Melon Berry buttons
Other Supplies Used:
Basic Grey and Teresa Collins paper
Happy Birthday Card
Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Cutting Garden
Ink:
Soft Stone, Harvest Gold, and Smokey Shadow
Cardstock:
Rustic Cream and Kraft
Tools:
My Mother, My Friend, and Cutting Garden
Accents:
Lemon Tart Saddle Stitch Ribbon
Other Supplies Used:
My Mind's Eye and Sassafras Lass paper
Doodlebug glitter
Enjoy Your Day Card
Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Mini Blooms and Watercolor Wonder
Ink:
Sweet Blush, Classic Kraft, Berry Sorbet, Melon Berry, Summer Sunrise, and Harvest Gold
Cardstock:
Lemon Tart and White
Tools:
Tag Sale #5 and Headline Alphabet
Other Supplies Used:
Pretty Little Studio Paper
Teresa Collins button
Doodlebug glitter
With Love Card
Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Irresistibly Ikat
Ink:
Smokey Shadow
Cardstock:
White, Kraft, and Sweet Blush
Accents:
Fine Linen Saddle Stitch Ribbon
Other Supplies Used:
Glitz Designs paper
Teresa Collins chipboard
Melissa Frances adhesive gems
sequins
Zing Blush and Brown Sugar Embossing Powder
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I just LOVE your Wish and Hello cards! Beautiful color schemes and so CHEERY! Your projects this release were stunning, Melissa!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | February 15, 2013 at 05:40 AM
Sweet and elegant! The cutting garden birthday would make a great design for anniversary wishes as well! So enjoy visiting your blog Melis, thank you!
Posted by: jan m | February 15, 2013 at 05:55 AM
Can't wait to get my hands on some of beautiful Zing powders! Did you put the glitter on before applying the heat gun? That card is stunning. Beautiful inspiration today!
Posted by: Nancy Penir | February 15, 2013 at 05:57 AM
Melissa - your cards througout the release culminating with today's are all incredible! I just love your style!! Love your use of the new embossing powders and that gorgeous white glitter on the WISH tag! Fabulous yellow button! Oh my - so much goodness in this post and througout, as always!!!! Thanks for all you do!
And Happy Belated Valentine's Day to you too! My son and I so enjoyed his school party and seeing all of the cute valentine's the kids made and passed out! What a fun day for all! So happy you all enjoyed it too!
:) Jill
Posted by: Jill Norwood | February 15, 2013 at 07:00 AM
Your cards are so amazing. I couldn't pick a favorite if I wanted to. The card you made with your mom and daughter in mind is so sweet.
Posted by: Elizabeth S. | February 15, 2013 at 09:33 AM
Beautiful cards, Melis. I love the Grandma card best.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | February 15, 2013 at 10:12 AM
Melissa, I love your style. I love how sweet everything looks. Don't change as this is you lovely and sweet.
Posted by: Jodi E | February 15, 2013 at 11:55 AM
SO GOrgeous!!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | February 15, 2013 at 02:07 PM
Oh wow the mother's day card is amazing.My mom would love this.You really are an inspiration you know...
Posted by: eleftheria | February 15, 2013 at 11:12 PM
What I love about your release post is the fact that you are able to use all the different stamps and dies and always come up with projects which are based upon a brilliant ideas. I am impressed by your creative talents. And every month I am thinkingl "How is she doing all this?". I love your hello card, the cutting garden set but my all over fave is the mothers'day car diwth Sierra in mind. Yes it's gorgeous; but the idea and thought behind this card....love it
Posted by: Stella | February 19, 2013 at 11:42 AM