introducing: autumn hills, background basics: herringbone, and & think big favorites #19...

Hi there!  What a pitiful blogger I've turned out to be lately.  Summer is on its last leg so I'm trying to soak up every last lazy day with my little girl before she heads back to school.  Today I bring you introductions to a few of Papertrey Ink's newest sets, all available to purchase at 10pm Eastern time on August 15th, 2012.

I LOVE the sweet new Autumn Hills set...kind of feel like it was made just for me as its focus is on the country, farmhouses, pumpkins on porches, and autumn leaves.  All things I love of course and look forward to welcoming each fall.  

This first card's focus is on an autumn birthday and uses a Rustic Cream cardstock base that has been stamped in Sweet Blush with the new Background Basics:  Herringbone stamp set.  I stamped the trees and sentiment directly on top of the background using Autumn Rose ink with the pumpkins stamped in Melon Berry.  I love this combination of colors and that it adds a different twist to the traditional fall colors.

I added some color to the leaves by using a few Copic markers and then added a trim of Melon Berry Gingham paper die cut using the Small Scalloped Border die.  Layers of felt flowers in Vintage Cream, Melon Berry, and Autumn Rose were added last with Autumn Rose Saddle stitched ribbon used as leaves.

This next card uses the Think Big Favorites #19 set, which I think is so beautiful.  I love that it has been paired with a beautiful frame and perfect sentiments for this time of year and others.  Other new additions here are the Shape Up Series:  Pumpkin dies...definite must haves and love at first sight kind of dies I tell you!  I used both dies on this card, one being the solid background which was cut from Rustic Cream cardstock and embossed using the new Herringbone Impression Plate.  The other layer is the negative space left from the sectioned die.  I used Dotty Biscotti patterned paper and just adhered the negative cut over the solid base and trimmed off the excess.  

The sentiment was stamped in Ripe Avocado ink, the frame in Dark Chocolate, and the pumpkins from the Autumn Hills set stamped in Orange Zest.  The Limitless Layers 2 1/2" Circle die collection fits this frame and sentiment perfectly.  The card was finished by adding buttons in Ripe Avocado.

I woke up early this morning to make some Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread for my little family and before it disappeared, wrapped up a mini loaf to share with you using both the Autumn Hills and Think Big Favorites #19 stamp sets.  

Dotty Biscotti paper was used once again on this project along with the Mega Mat Stack 2 die, cut from Kraft cardstock and stamped in Pure Poppy using the frame from the Think Big Favorites #19 set.

The next layer uses the Mat Stack 4 die cut from patterned paper and is topped with an image from the Autumn Hills set stamped in Dark Chocolate and colored in a bit using Copic Markers.  I stamped "Enjoy" across the top using Classic Kraft ink.  Fine Linen Grosgrain and buttons wrap up the bundle and then to finish it all off, a Tiny Tag stamped with another sentiment from the Autumn Hills set and secured with Pure Poppy Baker's Twine.

Lastly, I used the Shape Up Series:  Pumpkin B die once again, but cut a variety of patterns and colors in order to form rolling hills where I could perch my farmhouse from the Autumn Hills set.  It is stamped in Scarlet Jewel ink with the tree stamped in Orange Zest.

The clouds were die cut from Rustic Cream cardstock using the Heart-2-Heart #6 die collection and were stamped using the Background Basics:  Herringbone stamp set in Classic Kraft and are topped with a Vintage Cream button.

The sentiment was stamped in Dark Chocolate ink and a strip of Scarlet Jewel Saddle stitched ribbon finishes it all off!

Thanks so much for visiting me today.  Are you ready for fall or blissfully enjoying your last few summer days?  Be sure to stop by the following blogs for more introductions to new stamp set and products available from Papertrey Ink.

Nichole Heady, Danielle Flanders, Dawn McVey, and Maile Belles.

Melis

Happy Autumn Birthday Card

Supplies Used:
Stamps:

Autumn Hills and Background Basics:  Herringbone

Cardstock and Paper:
Rustic Cream, Melon Berry Gingham, and Studio Calico

Ink:
Autumn Rose, Melon Berry

Tools:
Small Scalloped Border, Heart Prints, Buttoned Up #2, Beautiful Blooms II #1 dies

Accents:
Autumn Rose Saddlestitched Ribbon, Melon Berry, Vintage Cream, and Autumn Rose felt

 

Thankful For You Card 

Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Think Big Favorites #19

Cardstock and Paper:
Rustic Cream, Dotty Biscotti, Simple Stories, and Crate Paper 

Ink:
Ripe Avocado, Dark Chocolate, and Orange Zest

Tools:
Shape Up Series:  Pumpkin dies, Limitless Layers 2 1/2" Circles, Sweet Life dies.

Accents:
Ripe Avocado Buttons

 

 Enjoy Bread Wrap

Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Autumn Hills, Think Big Favorites #19

Cardstock and Paper:
Classic Kraft, Rustic Cream, Dotty Biscotti, and October Afternoon

Ink:
Pure Poppy, Classic Kraft, and Dark Chocolate

Tools:
Mat Stack 4, Mega Mat Stack 2, and Tiny Tags

Accents:

Fine Linen Grosgrain and buttons, Pure Poppy Bakers Twine

 

Autumn Wishes Card

Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Autumn Hills, Background Basics:  Herringbone

Cardstock and Paper:
Classic Kraft, Rustic Cream, Dotty Biscotti, and Simple Stories

Ink:
Scarlet Jewel, Dark Chocolate, and Orange Zest

Tools:
Heart-2-Heart #6, Shape Up Series:  Pumpkin dies

Accents:
Scarlet Jewel Saddlestitched Ribbon and Vintage Cream button 

 

 

 

Comments

[SueB of Blondin Blogs]

your cards using the newest stamp/die sets are gorgeous and I'm hopeful a die of the small tree is coming! I especially love the farmhouse set and can't wait 'til the 15th! thanx for the inspiration!

[Kristii]

Such an awesome post Melissa!!! I so love how you use non traditional colors for your cards!! Pink is my favorite!! Thanks for helping me to see fall in a whole new way!!! You're the best!!

[Kim G]

Oh my word!! Every project is just beautiful. You always have such a unique way of using new sets, just love them all!!

[BeverlyBL]

All of your creations are very nice but I especially love the last one, rolling hills from the pumpkin die and the Autumn Hills house. So cute and colorful.

[dee]

these are wondeful! luv

[Leigh Penner]

Fabulous projects, as always, Melis! I have to say though, my absolute favourite is the last one with all those patterned paper hills--- so creative and adorable!

[Jana]

Beautiful as always. I'm so inspired this month.

[Rhonda H]

Jaw dropping gorgeous. Love the way you work with paper.

[janet wilson]

Beautiful work, Michelle - such incredible layering and substance :)

[Cresta Woodruff]

So incredibly beautiful. Fall is my favorite time of year and your projects have showcased the season so perfectly! Have a wonderful Sunday, Melissa!

[Trisha]

Wow, Melissa!! These cards and projects are all so amazing. Have to have the Autumn Hills set. Thanks for the inspiration. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

[Carolyn R.]

I'll just pretend that they made that stamp set just for both of us! I love everything about your post today and can't wait to try out some of the new PTI stuff coming out this month. Oh, and that last card with the rolling hills is super fun and funky. I love seeing different color combos for fall. :)
PS. i totally get the last leg of summer blues. my boys go back to school next week and i'll probably ramp up my blogging then. but for now.... it's been slim pickin's

[Ruth G]

These are all so wonderful! I love how you focus on just a couple of colors and accent them with your patterned papers and embellishments! The effect is very calming! Thanks so much for sharing!

[jan m]

Made banana chocolate chip muffins for one of my little beans today, 25 years young! :) Love your cards and ideas, the non traditional color schemes!

[Connie C.]

Oh my, what lovely cards. I'm so looking forward to the new autumn images and pumpkin die.
-- Connie C.

[Susan Gosman]

Eye Candy! It's so much fun to see your creativity.

[Sandy L]

Absolutely beautiful projects! I'd love the recipe for the chocolate chocolate bread.

[Jan Marcham]

Wow, Melissa! Beautiful cards! Thank you for sharing them with all of us.

[Sherry B]

Wonderful!

[JenniferK]

Gorgeous projects, Melissa. Fall is coming!

[Stella]

You are so right to spend the last days of sunmmer together with Sierra; blogging can wait:)
But it's always good to be here again to see what you have been up to and I think you've outdone yourself. I am not great with the combo of fall colors as in your first card but you did an amazing job. I really love this! Speaking of faborites in this post; I am in love with the way you warpped up the mni loaf( sounds delicious...)

[Jill Norwood]

Beautiful cards with such pretty details! I too am enjoying these last weeks of summer and swimming and playing with my little one in the sunshine...it is all too fleeting as school will start in September...

[LynneZ]

Melissa - I could look at your cards all day - they are so fabulous. You have such a great eye for color and design. I just love the way you used the herringbone impression plate on your clouds - so very clever and unexpected.

[Patty O'Malley]

What a pleasure it is to look at these cards and that banana bread! I am so ready for fall! The colors used here are fabulous. I especially love that pumpkin shaped card. You must share the chocolate banana bread recipe!

[Deirdre]

Melissa,

Just can't stop coming back to look at your gorgeous cards. Love the shades you used especially on the first card and don't get me started on the pumpkin and the tag on the bread...As always, such a feelgood post.

Thank you