hello sunshine...

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 

Comments

[Patty O'Malley]

These cards are so beautiful, Melis! I love the color palette as well as the faux stitched rays.

[Kathy H]

Pink and pretty and just beautiful!

[laura huffman]

oh so pretty. enjoy your summer holidays.

[jan m]

Pretty in pink! Love your take on the mirror, so many pretty layers, with a little 'mirror' in the middle! :)

[Kristii]

I love, love, love the pink sunburst!!! Sooooo perfect!!!

[Jennifer K]

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!!

[AOK]

Beautiful cards. As always a real delight to study your amazing creativity and attention to detail.

[Cindy O]

Lovely cards. Your threadless stitching along the sun rays in the last card is a really nice touch.

[Cresta Woodruff]

Your cards are so gorgeous, Melissa! Stunning details, as always. I am inspired. Have a wonderful day!

[Debbie Olson]

SO beautiful, Melissa!

[Karen SA]

Lovely cards, especially the last one - gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. Blessings!

[KIM DALTON]

your style always blows me away! These cards look like a worn country quilt. I love them!! TFS}

[Holly Saveur]

GORGEOUS!
Love those colors!

[Marlou McAlees]

gorgeous cards Melissa :) always a joy stopping by :) xxx

[scrapcat]

wow wow c'est magnifique !! bravooooo et gros bisous de France !!

[Diana Waite]

*SIGH* these are GORGEOUS!!!

[Jill Norwood]

Gorgeous cards Melissa!

[Carolyn R.]

I just love your stuff! and you are so right about this set being easy to add your own "FLARE" to. ;)

[Mary]

Your cards are always so beautiful , Melissa .

[Vicky Alberto]

I am loving how you add your inspiration images in your posts - gorgeous projects as usual :)

[Gabby]

Gorgeous cards using this new set! I so LOVE your shabby chic, sweet cards, Melissa! :)

[F Bond]

These are simply gorgeous!