We're jumping back into Christmas this month at Papertrey Ink, with plenty of heartwarming sets available for purchase on the 15th of October including the new set I get to introduce you to today called Winter Hills. This darling folk-art set is a follow up to the previously released Autumn Hills. Folk-art + crafting = instant love in my book. I have long loved anything in this wonderful genre, so this new set with its cozy, thoughtful, homespun feel is a favorite of mine.
For this first card I used the paper-piecing technique which is a technique I am always drawn to in order to create life with pattern and color. The house was stamped in Smokey Shadow ink onto Pure Poppy Bitty Dot paper and a coordinating patterned paper from Basic Grey. I then pieced together the roof and house with coordinating paper and adhered them to my card followed by a tiny snowman cut from Vintage Cream cardstock, and trees stamped in Spring Moss. The sentiment was stamped in Smokey Shadow as well and the heart was accented using a Copic marker in Crimson, RV29.
I am also introducing you to the Believe Die collection today which coordinates with the previously released Believe stamp set. I've always loved this set and was so happy to hear about coordinating dies. Dies just makes stamping even more fun and inspiring I think. The santa image was stamped on Pure Poppy Gingham paper, white cardstock, and a french script paper, I just cut out pieces and adhered them to the base, added in dimensional adhesive here and there and worked a while to get him just right. I used the Layerz Mat Stack 4 die to create the image of rolling hills and a bit of Simple Chartreuse Twill to bring in a little texture.
This card uses another image and sentiment from the Winter Hills set, such a sweet little peek into a glittery, wintry countryside.
I stamped the image and sentiment in Smokey Shadow, added in color using my Copic markers Warm Gray No. 1, Pink RV11, and Sea Green G12. I added Stickles Glitter from Ranger in Diamond to bring in the sparkle. The image is matted onto patterned paper cut using the Tag Sale # 6 die. The winter trees at the bottom of the card were stamped in Sweet Blush.
I brought in the Believe dies on this card as well and used the stamp set and dies as accents at the top and bottom of the image. The berries were stamped in Classic Kraft ink and colored once again using Copics. I used the Christmas Poinsettia stamp set and die collection to create an accent and finished it off with a Fine Linen Button. Other accents I used on this card are Fine Linen Grosgrain and Aqua Mist buttons.
And lastly, this card uses these fun new products together once again. I began with an Autumn Rose cardstock base, stamped the bottom edge with the new Background Basics: Striped Sweater stamp set and then added cream patterned paper just above the stamped edge.
I stamped the house images directly onto the cream patterned paper using Classic Kraft ink and colored the roof tops and windows using my Copic marker. I then layered trees cut using the Believe die collection and Spring Moss cardstock. They were stamped in Simply Chartreuse ink and layered over the houses so they peeked out from behind.
I cut hearts using the Believe die collection, stamped them in Spring Moss ink and added them to the center of each tree. I used the Holly Jolly die collection and Autumn Rose felt to add another layer here as well. A double bow using White Silk ribbon was tied at the top and finished off with a Sweet Blush button.
I had such fun creating these cards for you. Thanks so much for stopping by. Here are a few other links for you to follow, all showing new stamp sets and products available for purchase on the 15th of October.
Absolutely love your cards! Many thanks for sharing your talents.
Posted by: JuliaP | October 12, 2012 at 05:16 AM
Fabulous projects, Melissa! So beautiful!
Posted by: Leigh Penner | October 12, 2012 at 05:18 AM
Love the way you combine all the different sets into unique cards, fantastic cards!
Posted by: jan m | October 12, 2012 at 05:27 AM
I love these, Melis! The stamps and dies are so sweet, and what you've done with them is beautiful. Made my day! :)
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | October 12, 2012 at 05:33 AM
oh wow, what absolutely beautiful cards, love those sets and what you've done with them is amazing x
Posted by: sharon | October 12, 2012 at 05:39 AM
Oh, Melissa! THANK YOU so much for showing a way to use Winter Hills without coloring it all in with Copics. I LOVE the idea of using patterned paper - fabulous! And I like how on another samply you colored just the roof or windows. I can do that much! Maybe now this set will launch itself into my cart. You are completely awesome. Have an awesome day.
Posted by: Jennifer K | October 12, 2012 at 05:47 AM
Melissa, you are totally awesome!!!! You showcased Winter Hill perfectly!!! I want this set now, I can't wait!! Thank you for everything!! You are amazing!
Posted by: Nancy Guse | October 12, 2012 at 06:03 AM
All you cards are so pretty. Thank you for the wonderful ideas. A really nice job.
Posted by: BeverlyBL | October 12, 2012 at 06:11 AM
Melissa you switched these sets up so much--just fabulous!
Posted by: Tracey McNeely | October 12, 2012 at 06:11 AM
Melissa each of these cards is so special! I just love how you showcased these sets! :)
Posted by: Jill Norwood | October 12, 2012 at 06:20 AM
Beautiful projects Melissa.
Posted by: Rhonda H | October 12, 2012 at 06:28 AM
These cards are amazing! The last one is my favorite. Absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: Hannah Mize | October 12, 2012 at 07:13 AM
Melissa your cards today are stunning! I've been wanting the Believe set for some time, and now with the die's, it's a must have this month. Love your work!
Posted by: Cyndy G | October 12, 2012 at 07:26 AM
I am blown away! Thanks so much for your take on this set!
Posted by: Sherry | October 12, 2012 at 07:32 AM
Your projects are beautiful, Melissa! I love the sentiment on the first one - and what a perfect paper pieced home!
Posted by: andrea smith. | October 12, 2012 at 07:40 AM
You never cease to amaze me, Melissa, with your talent. Your projects today are absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing and inspiring.
Posted by: LaurieJ | October 12, 2012 at 07:53 AM
These are all beautiful, Melis! Love them!!
Posted by: Lea Lawson | October 12, 2012 at 08:28 AM
Gorgeous! Love the colors and paper piecing on the first card - it's just stunning! The pastels on your second card are divine! Love that little peek-a-boo scene on the third card. Your artistry is always so inspiring!
Posted by: Theresa from Virginia | October 12, 2012 at 08:36 AM
Beautiful!! I love how you put the patterns and colors together! I always LOVE checking your blog!!
Posted by: Kristy | October 12, 2012 at 08:39 AM
i love your cards. i always enjoy paper piecing, but i don;t always remember to do it!
Posted by: JoAnn K Delery | October 12, 2012 at 08:43 AM
Just beautiful. I LOVE your take on all these items. When I see what you do with them. they become art. Your touch!!
Posted by: Bev | October 12, 2012 at 09:08 AM
Beautiful, gorgeous cards, Melissa. Your talent amazes me, makes my eyes happy! :)
Posted by: Lisa Beeman | October 12, 2012 at 09:12 AM
These are beautiful cards Melissa! I don't know which one is my favorite because the details of all of them are amazing! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
Posted by: Dixie Cravens | October 12, 2012 at 09:14 AM
Everything is so beautiful!
Your post is making me decision of what to buy even harder!
Posted by: Tere | October 12, 2012 at 09:26 AM
Melissa, your cards are always just too beautiful! I love all the layers and details on them...also, the non-traditional colors are soft and oh-so-sweet for each scene.
Posted by: Helen F. | October 12, 2012 at 09:28 AM