strawberry patch...

Welcome to Papertrey Ink's first group post of April!  This is a berry long post with berry many photos...so lets get started!  Mish Wooderson and Nichole Heady have teamed up once again and have created the sweetest stamp set yet called Strawberry Patch!  I love so many things about this set and coordinating dies.  

This first project uses the Strawberry Patch stamp set, coordinating dies, and the Berry Basket die.  It is filled with items for a crafty friend.

The basket was cut using just two sheets of Kraft cardstock.  It is such a cinch to assemble which allows more time for the fun stuff!

The front of the Berry Basket is embellished with the new Perfect Patches die cut from Classic Kraft felt as the bottom layer and a stamped Vintage Cream die for the top layer...I LOVE, love, love Perfect Patches!

First up in the crafting kit is a pincushion embellished with a handmade flower cut using the new Notched Flowers die collection, the Strawberry Patch die collection, and the Sending You and Heart Border dies.   

Sweet Blush Topnotch Twill was used to wrap around the pincushion and Classic Kraft, Pure Poppy, and Simply Chartreuse felt were used in the dies. 

I used the new Seed Packet Frame 2 die and Seed Packet dies to create a pocket to hold scissors.  The packet is stamped with Simply Chartreuse, True Black, and Pure Poppy ink.

I stamped up a batch of Tiny Tags using the new Strawberry Patch stamp set...strawberries in all sizes are available.  This tag is attached to a small wooden spool which holds Pure Poppy Baker's Twine.

Another little tag attached to the top of the scissor pocket...

A fun little embellishment for the crafter using the Strawberry Patch and Button Card die collections and the Strawberry Patch and Button Boutique stamp sets.

I tied a strip of Sweet Blush Grosgrain at the top of the button card and clipped another stamped Tiny Tag to the top using a mini clothespin.

A mini stash of fabrics, Simply Chartreuse felt, and Copics are tucked snuggly inside the Berry Basket as well with a stamped Tiny Tag added as an accent.  A fun gift for a crafting friend!  What will you make using your Berry Basket die?  It's the cutest thing on earth I tell you.

On this card I used the Berry Basket die again and cut it to fit the front of the card and simply stitched down the sides and across the bottom to create a pocket.

I love the solid and outlined images of all of the elements included in the Strawberry Patch stamp set.  If you're a color-Copic-lover, you'll love the versatility of this set.  Here I used the Strawberry Patch die collection and my Copics to color in this juicy berry.  It is centered on dies cut from the Limitless Layers 1 3/4" Circle die collection.

Mmmm...I've decided that Kraft cardstock, Classic Kraft ink, and Vintage Cream ink and so delicious together.  I used the Tag Sale #5 die and stamped my berries onto sheet music.  I was curious to see how it would turn out once I added Copics and love the look.   And, I can't forget to mention the sweet sentiments included in this stamp set.  

Next up is a little home decor piece using a wood block that I painted and distressed.  I added patterned paper, a stamped Perfect Patches and Strawberry Patch die, Simply Chartreuse felt, Pure Poppy Baker's Twine, Ripe Avocado Grosgrain, and a stamped Tiny Tag.  Pure Poppy ink makes the most delicious looking berries I've decided.

The Perfect Patch die is stamped with an image from the Strawberry Patch stamp set using Berry Sorbet ink...such a yummy contrast with the Pure Poppy berry.

Next up is a card and matching envelope using this set with a new color combination.  

I used Melon Berry, Spring Moss, and Simply Chartreuse ink, Simply Chartreuse, Sweet Blush, and Vintage Cream cardstock, the new Limitless Layers 3.5" Ovals die collection, Perfect Patches, and Strawberry Patch dies.  

The patterned paper is the Simply Chartreuse Gingham and I added a Melon Berry Grosgrain bow to the front.  

I cut a small heart from Vintage Cream felt using the Heart Prints die and added it to the front of the berry to add to the sentiment of the card.  

A strip of Simply Chartreuse Gingham cut using the Small Scallop Border die was added to the flap of the envelope along with more images from the Strawberry Patch stamp set.  

And lastly, I couldn't resist a Lavender Moon berry!  It sits on dies cut from the Perfect Patches die collection and is stamped with Autumn Rose and Simply Chartreuse.  I trimmed down a Double Ended Banner die cut from Simply Chartreuse felt and added it behind the berry to add one more layer.  This may be my most favorite sentiment of the set...today anyway :)

I used the Banner Borders die and patterned paper across the top to bring in just a bit more of the green I love so much.  Just a fun card set to end with, but so many more ideas ready to roll with this sweet new stamp set.  The Strawberry Patch stamp set and all of the coordinating dies you've seen here will be available for purchase on April 15th.

The other girls have oodles of ideas ready to share with you and I can't wait to see them for myself:

• Nichole Heady
• Heather Nichols
• Dawn McVey
• Lisa Johnson
• Betsy Veldman
• Ashley Cannon Newell
• Maile Belles
• Jessica Witty
• Erin Lincoln
• Danielle Flanders

Thanks so much for your visit!

Melis

Comments

[Moriah]

This is a berry inspiring post! I know I'm going to be coming back again and again to drink it all in!! Can't wait for the release so to get the chance to play around with all these goodies. :)

[Vanessa Menhorn]

Oh, you are GENIUS!!! LOVE every little bit you created! This is just so sweet and yummy and perfect! I can hardly keep myself on the chair, Melissa! Thanks for this inspiration!

[Gil]

Is there no end to your gorgeousness?!!!!!

[Cammie]

Your post made my morning so much sweeter! Every item is just delish! Thank you!

[Char]

WOW Melis over the top stunning, adorable and so so sweet!!!and a must have :-)

[Becky Elliott]

All of your creations are "Berry" beautiful, Melissa! Love them ALL!! I love sitting drinking my coffee and perusing your sweet cards and projects. Thanks for sharing with us!

[Ros Crawford]

Oh my ... your basket full of delights is so inspiring ... it's perfectly lovely ... adorable creations!

[Vicki]

Oh my gosh...your basket is just beautiful...and filled with so many fun items. Your friend will be delighted to receive it. Thank you for all of your beautiful inspiration.

[Kelly Schirmer]

Oh the projects, you really stamped your heart out :) I love every single thing...each little detail to take in! Amazing work as always, Melissa!

[AOK]

Oh Melissa this is the MOST beautiful post. Going to make myself a cup of tea and read it and enjoy it all over again. TFS.

[Nancy]

I adore your berry basket! And all those cards you made with the new stamp set are the cutest. Can't wait for April 15th!

[Jennifer J]

This little gift set is AMAZING! I love it. Thanks for sharing it.

[Kolleen moss]

I think I am speechless!

[Patty O'Malley]

This is so berry beautiful! Love what you did here! Someone will be very lucky to receive these treasures.

[Lynn Put]

THUD! Did you hear that? That was my jaw that just hit the floor! Holy cow these are all such amazing projects I don't even know where to begin! You have such a fabulous vintage chic style, I love it and I love what you've done using these new products!
Thanks so much for all the inpiration!

[Kristii]

Love, love, love your berry beautiful post!!! You are amazing!!!

[Marsha F]

Beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration!

[Debbie S]

Melissa, I just wanted to comment about ALL the gorgeous projects you shared today. Each one was better than the last! I can't believe all the intricate details that you put into each of them. I am in awe!!! Have a great day.

[June K.]

Love ALL your projects, Melissa. You "blew my socks off." :)

[Jean]

This is so sweet ~ it is clear that you put a great deal of time and love into this. I wish I were your crafty friend who is to be the recipient of this lovely gift. Of course, I wouldn't use it ~ just gaze at it in wonderment!

[Jan Metcalf]

SWEET! Love the lavender surprise ending! Your pin cushion is adorable! So creative you are Melis! Thank you!

[Elaine Allen]

Oh Melis! I LOVE today's post! You have outdone yourself. These little treasures are just so berry beautiful! Your work always inspires me, but looking at your post today gives me goosebumps! It makes me smile and feel good. You are such an exceptional artist, your heart is in everything you do.
Thanks for sharing.

Elaine Allen

[Sarah Martina]

You are on a roll, mama! Love it. :)

[Vicky]

beyond creative - all so beautiful

[Shellie Hartsock]

Oh my, oh my! I'm literally drooling. Your projects are beyond adorable!