Such a fun day today as it is Papertrey Ink's first group post of June. It seems I was just here with last month's projects and now a whole month has passed by. Time flies when you're having fun! Today we are sharing projects created with the new Hello Sunshine stamp set, coordinating dies, and the Sunrise Impression Plate.
For my first card I decided to go the opposite route with the dies and flip flopped them after die-cutting them from patterned paper, cardstock, and stamping on a few of them using images from Hello Sunshine. I was inspired by this photo:
(Photo from centsationalgirl)
I loved the sunburst mirror and the different levels and layers that each sun ray had as it circled around the center. I had to try my own version.
I used Vintage Cream cardstock and stamped the images with Aqua Mist and Sweet Blush ink to coordinate with the patterned paper I chose.
The center was also die cut from Vintage Cream cardstock and stamped with Sweet Blush ink and was then coated with Krylon Spray Adhesive and mica flakes to add some sparkle. It is matted on a Vintage Cream felt flower cut using the Beautiful Blooms II #1 die and a large Maya Road crocheted flower. The sentiment was stamped in Classic Kraft ink on Sweet Blush cardstock cut using the Fillable Frames #8 die. The Raspberry Truffle Crinkle Ribbon is from My Craft Spot.
My next card uses the Sunrise Impression plate in my most favorite way, that of coating the impression plate with ink and then running it through my die cut machine along with a block of Rustic Cream cardstock. I love how the ink fills in the negative spaces very softly and almost gives it a weathered look...just how I like it.
I also added faux stitching here and there on some of the sunbeams by just removing the thread from my sewing machine needle and running the cardstock through my machine.
The sentiment is stamped in Aqua Mist and Classic Kraft and is followed by a Vintage Cream felt border cut using the Super Stars border die.
Thanks for stopping by. You can see what the other designer have created by visiting their blogs:
- Heather Nichols
- Dawn McVey
- Betsy Veldman
- Ashley Cannon Newell
- Maile Belles
- Jessica Witty
- Erin Lincoln
- Danielle Flanders
See you soon!
Melis
Bring Your Own Sunshine Card
Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps: Hello Sunshine
Cardstock: Rustic Cream, Sweet Blush
Ink: Classic Kraft, Aqua Mist, and Sweet Blush
Accents: Aqua Mist button, Vintage Cream felt
Tools: Hello Sunshine, Beautiful Blooms II #1
Live in the Sunshine Card
Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps: Hello Sunshine
Cardstock: Sweet Blush, Rustic Cream
Ink: Aqua Mist, Classic Kraft, Sweet Blush
Accents: Sweet Blush and Aqua Mist buttons, Vintage Cream felt
Tools: Notched Flower, Super Stars Border, and Hello Sunshine dies
These cards are so beautiful, Melis! I love the color palette as well as the faux stitched rays.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | June 13, 2012 at 04:25 AM
Pink and pretty and just beautiful!
Posted by: Kathy H | June 13, 2012 at 05:09 AM
oh so pretty. enjoy your summer holidays.
Posted by: laura huffman | June 13, 2012 at 05:19 AM
Pretty in pink! Love your take on the mirror, so many pretty layers, with a little 'mirror' in the middle! :)
Posted by: jan m | June 13, 2012 at 05:24 AM
I love, love, love the pink sunburst!!! Sooooo perfect!!!
Posted by: Kristii | June 13, 2012 at 05:36 AM
Oh my goodness, but these are gorgeous. I'm always so excited to see how you've used the products. Great idea to turn the ray around like you did. Love!!
Posted by: Jennifer K | June 13, 2012 at 06:18 AM
Beautiful cards. As always a real delight to study your amazing creativity and attention to detail.
Posted by: AOK | June 13, 2012 at 06:39 AM
Lovely cards. Your threadless stitching along the sun rays in the last card is a really nice touch.
Posted by: Cindy O | June 13, 2012 at 06:55 AM
Your cards are so gorgeous, Melissa! Stunning details, as always. I am inspired. Have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Cresta Woodruff | June 13, 2012 at 08:06 AM
SO beautiful, Melissa!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | June 13, 2012 at 10:12 AM
Lovely cards, especially the last one - gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. Blessings!
Posted by: Karen SA | June 13, 2012 at 10:36 AM
your style always blows me away! These cards look like a worn country quilt. I love them!! TFS}
Posted by: KIM DALTON | June 13, 2012 at 11:56 AM
GORGEOUS!
Love those colors!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | June 13, 2012 at 12:27 PM
gorgeous cards Melissa :) always a joy stopping by :) xxx
Posted by: Marlou McAlees | June 13, 2012 at 01:13 PM
wow wow c'est magnifique !! bravooooo et gros bisous de France !!
Posted by: scrapcat | June 13, 2012 at 01:17 PM
*SIGH* these are GORGEOUS!!!
Posted by: Diana Waite | June 13, 2012 at 01:45 PM
Gorgeous cards Melissa!
Posted by: Jill Norwood | June 13, 2012 at 02:57 PM
I just love your stuff! and you are so right about this set being easy to add your own "FLARE" to. ;)
Posted by: Carolyn R. | June 13, 2012 at 09:51 PM
Your cards are always so beautiful , Melissa .
Posted by: Mary | June 14, 2012 at 04:37 AM
I am loving how you add your inspiration images in your posts - gorgeous projects as usual :)
Posted by: Vicky Alberto | June 14, 2012 at 07:23 AM
Gorgeous cards using this new set! I so LOVE your shabby chic, sweet cards, Melissa! :)
Posted by: Gabby | June 14, 2012 at 10:08 AM
These are simply gorgeous!
Posted by: F Bond | June 15, 2012 at 06:05 AM