Hello December! So happy to start celebrating this most wonderful time of year. Today the Papertrey ink Sr. Design Team members are revisiting the In the Meadow stamp set...it's a beauty and one I just love. My first card uses this set and coordinating dies to create a Christmas card, the second card is more of a winter card, just to show the versatility of this set.
I pulled out my vellum for both of these cards as vellum lends itself so well to this winter-y, white time of year. For this first card I used Kraft cardstock as my base and stamped snowflakes and the snowman from the In the Meadow stamp set directly onto the base using watermark ink. I then embossed the images using Winter Wonderland embossing powder from Stampendous. The sentiment on this card is from the Peaceful Pinecones stamp set.
I then cut a piece of vellum to fit the front of my card and embossed it using the Peace Be Still Impression plate. I stitched the bottom and sides to secure it to the card but left the top un-stitched so I could add some mica flakes behind the vellum to create a shaker card of sorts and add more softness. Then I stitched up the top and layered on the toppings including a vellum and cardstock die cut tree from the In the Meadow Silhouettes die collection. I stamped sentiments from the In the Meadow stamp set using Classic Kraft ink across the front of the die cut tree and then layered on the vellum bending up the sides slightly to give it dimension. I then used pattern paper and the Holly Jolly die to bring in color and more dimension on the tree. It's finished off with a Pure Poppy button, button twine, and vintage trim.
This card uses more soft neutrals and vellum to create a wintertime scene. My focal point here being the deer cut from the In the Meadow Silhouettes die collection using cork....such a fun element to use.
I began with Rustic Cream cardstock as my base and added Soft Stone Polka Dot paper layered with vellum stamped with watermark ink and embossed using the same embossing powder as in the card above.
The sentiment is from the In the Meadow stamp set and is stamped in Soft Stone ink. I used scrunched seam binding in a pale aqua to finish it off.
The other Sr. Team members have projects ready to share with you as well:
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Melis
Such ethereal beauty Melissa! I love these cards and thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Sheryl | December 01, 2012 at 04:53 AM
You think of every little detail, so stunning!! Vellum, with mica flakes, sewn inside, white twine with a pearl, lace, the stark white contrasted with bright holly, my favorite tree die, a little kraft ink and embossing for dimension...SWEET! And on the second card just a touch of twine in your bow to coordinate with the cork deer, its the little things that make your cards stand out!
Posted by: jan m | December 01, 2012 at 05:48 AM
Absolutely beautiful cards! Your cards are always so soft, sweet and feminine. I can't wait to get out my In the Meadow stamp set and try your techniques with vellum. Thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous cards.
Posted by: Cindy Otto | December 01, 2012 at 06:24 AM
Melissa!! You cards are breathtaking!! You think of all the extra detail to add that WOW factor!!!! I am in awe!!
Posted by: Nancy Guse | December 01, 2012 at 06:49 AM
Your cards are so lovely and you've given me the inspiration to get out my vellum again.
Posted by: Cindy H. | December 01, 2012 at 06:58 AM
I absolutely adore your style...that deer card is WOW
Posted by: ~amy~ | December 01, 2012 at 07:37 AM
So gorgeous and so elegant and soft...LOVE it!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | December 01, 2012 at 07:37 AM
These are beautiful Melis!!! You always manage to create something new and so very cool!! Love it!! Thank you for sharing!!!
Posted by: Alessandra Loiacono | December 01, 2012 at 09:42 AM
Beautiful cards, Melis! Love the background in the first card.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | December 01, 2012 at 11:15 AM
Thank-you for sharing such beautiful creations Melissa. They are definitely inspirational. Nicola x
Posted by: Paper Profusion | December 01, 2012 at 02:35 PM
Beautiful cards with gorgeous details!
Posted by: Nancy | December 01, 2012 at 06:09 PM
Beautiful cards! Love that cork reindeer!
Posted by: Donna Bowman | December 01, 2012 at 06:36 PM
Really nice cards. What a great idea to cutout a reindeer from cork. It looks great!
Posted by: Karen L K | December 01, 2012 at 07:26 PM
beautiful! i really love that reindeer
Posted by: tracy | December 02, 2012 at 06:19 AM
I was going down the list and could not wait to see what you had done Melissa - and as always you did not disappoint! Two beautiful cards with some wonderful ideas and inspiration!
Posted by: Morag | December 02, 2012 at 09:26 AM
This are extraordinary Melissa... took my breath away :D
Posted by: Lori A | December 02, 2012 at 11:00 PM
FABULOUS cards, Melissa! I especially adore the tree card. I love how you used the stamps behind the vellum, as well as, the vellum layer on the tree. A card full of goodness! :)
Posted by: Gabby | December 02, 2012 at 11:09 PM
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Posted by: chaussures air max | December 03, 2012 at 12:35 AM
Oh these are so soft & pretty - love them both. That little deer is so fun in the cork. Thanks so much. Happy crafting!
Posted by: Troy Louise | December 03, 2012 at 11:43 AM
Love the vellum touch!
Posted by: Lara | December 03, 2012 at 02:06 PM
love these cards, Melis!!!! Especially the little snowman in the grey/lace card. Perfection!
Posted by: Kari D | December 03, 2012 at 05:02 PM
Loving these snowy creations!
Posted by: Kristy, Life-n-Reflection | December 12, 2012 at 05:50 PM
Love your creations!
Posted by: Petti | June 11, 2013 at 03:34 PM