Back again with July's first Papertrey Ink group post...I think you'll love the adorable stamp set Nichole has dreamed up, I know I sure do. It's such a fun concept that can be stretched, cut short, folded, wrapped, embellished, etc.
Each stamp has a coordinating die available along with brackets and sweet sentiments that can be added here or there.
For this first project, I wanted to show how the stamp set and dies could be used vertically and created a couple of layers to embellish the front of this card. I love the flourish at the tail end of the die.
This next project shows how the stamps and dies can be used horizontally.
I chose to wrap up my latest favorite read called The Help...oh my, how I love this book... and used the stamps and dies to embellish the front so that I can pass it along to someone else when I'm done. I love the idea of making something beautiful like this just to dress life up a bit. I originally heard about this fun idea of passing along used books in a thoughtful way in a Somerset Life article.
I also used the Tiny Tags stamp and die set along with the Parisian Lace die.
That's it for me, but the other designers have wonderful things ready to share with you on their blogs:
- Nichole Heady
- Heather Nichols
- Dawn McVey
- Lisa Johnson
- Betsy Veldman
- Michelle Wooderson
- Maile Belles
- Jessica Witty
- Erin Lincoln
- Danielle Flanders
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Melis
Beautiful projects Melis, I love how you wrapped that book, such a cute idea!
And I think I might have to check this book out! Thanks for the recommendation! :)
Posted by: Alessandra Loiacono | July 12, 2011 at 10:15 PM
I just finished reading this book and loved it!
Posted by: Lisa | July 12, 2011 at 10:20 PM
Your book wrap is beautiful , such a nice way to gift the book. I too LOVED the book .
Posted by: Marybeth L. | July 12, 2011 at 10:51 PM
I really want to read that book..I am on a waitlist at the library...love your card today and how you made the belly band for the book to give a friend! Beautiful as always!
Posted by: Jill Norwood | July 13, 2011 at 12:01 AM
Melissa I love both of your projects. On the card I like how you layered the Half & Half tags. The book wrap is lovely and love the wonderful idea of passing the book along.
Posted by: Teresa Zuehls | July 13, 2011 at 12:14 AM
Очень мило!
Posted by: Slavia | July 13, 2011 at 12:41 AM
What a perfect idea to use these new goodies for a book cover like that, I love the idea!! My friends and I are always sharing books and passing them along and this would be so lovely to add, very very pretty and great idea!! Thanks, Melissa!!!
Hugs, Wendy
Posted by: Wendy ten Hove | July 13, 2011 at 01:26 AM
Nice card! Good way to pass a book on, that is not an actual wrapped gift. :)
Posted by: Gabby | July 13, 2011 at 02:38 AM
Totally gorgeous!!! :) x
Posted by: Marlou McAlees | July 13, 2011 at 03:20 AM
What a sweet card! Love the idea for the book. I heard that book was really good--it's next on my list to read.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | July 13, 2011 at 04:21 AM
LOVE the first card so sweet love yesterdays card very much too!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | July 13, 2011 at 04:49 AM
The book wrap looks fabulous with that book. I love the idea of giving a well-loved book as a gift and your wrapping makes it even more special!
Posted by: Melisa Hunter | July 13, 2011 at 07:31 AM
Love the card - the colors are so gorgeous, and I am always so amazed at your gift of layering and embellishing.
The book wrap is such an inspired idea! I have that book in my stack of reading materials - I might have to move it up the line a bit now.
Posted by: Theresa from Virginia | July 13, 2011 at 07:43 AM
Oh Melis I just finished reading The Help, too! (Then I listened to the audio book and fell in love all over again!) Are you going to see the movie? I can't wait for it! :)
These are scrumptious projects! I love the little red hearts... they're like little strawberries. :) Lovely!
Posted by: Sarah Martina | July 13, 2011 at 07:58 AM
What beautiful uses for the new releases. Love the card and I think dressing up a pass-along book is a dandy idea. Thanks once again.
Posted by: Rebecca D | July 13, 2011 at 08:01 AM
Your card is delicious, and the book wrap... so beautiful! I love this idea! Thank you for inspiring me yet again. Have a wonderful day, Melissa!
Posted by: Cresta Woodruff | July 13, 2011 at 08:22 AM
Love your adorable card with this new stamp set, and the book band? What a fantastic idea to pass a book along, making it look extra special. (You're a genius!) I loved that book, couldn't put it down, there's supposed to be a movie released next month based on that book. I adore your blog, visit it weekly. :)
Posted by: Lisa Beeman | July 13, 2011 at 08:51 AM
Both of your projects are fantastic! I love the way the hearts fit right into the design on the labels, and the colors are bright and beautiful.
Posted by: Noreen | July 13, 2011 at 09:13 AM
GORGEOUS ideas Melissa!!
That book is next on my "to read" book... I can't wait to get started!
Posted by: Meredith | July 13, 2011 at 10:32 AM
These half and half bits are great! Love the work everyone has done on the hop! :)
Posted by: Pat Castillo | July 13, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Love it!
Posted by: yvonne | July 13, 2011 at 12:42 PM
What a neat idea for packaging a book. I had to laugh at your sentence about how you found the idea. I instantly thought: "you make all of these beautiful creations and maintain a household AND have time to read?". Love this idea.
Posted by: Cindy Holshouser | July 13, 2011 at 12:43 PM
As always; pure beauty.....
Posted by: Stella | July 13, 2011 at 03:11 PM
Love these cards. Is the red polkadot heart with the tiny holes a die? Love that heart.
Posted by: Kathleen | July 13, 2011 at 03:11 PM
Gorgeous! I love the wrapped book share idea:) Yours is beautiful!!
Posted by: Anne T | July 13, 2011 at 05:57 PM