Welcome to the first group post of the month for Papertrey Ink! Today the team is introducing the new Stitched Sentiments stamp set and coordinating In Stitches dies. The products being released this month carry with them a theme that I am so excited about as I have always had a love for stitcheries, needlework, and creating cozy, homespun gifts.
This first card uses the new Stitched Sentiments stamp set and adorable coordinating In Stitches dies to bring it all together. I wanted this card to be as life-like as possible so I stamped directly onto a tea-stained block of fabric I had using Ripe Avocado, Scarlet Jewel, and Dark Chocolate ink. The embroidery hoop die was cut from Fine Linen cardstock and stamped in Fresh Snow and Dark Chocolate ink. You can also get a peek at another new stamp set and die being released this month, Hanging By a Thread and Thread Card dies.
The banner die from the In Stitches die collection is so much fun to use. I love the dimension it adds. I used Fine Linen cardstock here as well as Ripe Avocado ink. Fine Linen Grosgrain, vintage trim, and wooden buttons were using as embellishments.
This card uses images from the stamp set without the coordinating dies just to show how versatile the stamp set can be.
I used the needle from the set for my flower stems and stamped them in Soft Stone ink. The leaves were added using Spring Moss ink. The flowers were made up using the heart image and were stamped in Sweet Blush, Spring Moss, Aqua Mist, and Lavender Moon ink. The scalloped edge across the bottom of my card was cut using the Edgers #2 die.
The banner image from the stamp set was stamped directly into the card base using Sweet Blush ink with the sentiment stamped in Lavender Moon and Spring Moss. The butterfly is from another new release set, the Heart-2-Heart stamp set and coordinating die. The thread image from the Stitched Sentiments set was used to show the butterfly's path and was stamped in Soft Stone ink. The scrunched seam binding is from My Craft Spot.
I created this tag to attach to a bundle of vintage trim I have on hand. I thought it would make a fun gift for a crafty friend. The embroidery hoop was stamped in Sweet Blush with the sentiments and images stamped in Classic Kraft, Spring Moss, and Sweet Blush. The tag uses the beautiful vine image from the Stitched Sentiments set and is stamped in Classic Kraft and Fresh Snow. The tag is another new release item called Tag Sale #7....love the pinked edge.
I used Sweet Blush and Vintage Cream buttons to embellish the hoop as well as flowers cut from Vintage Cream felt and embellished with adhesive pearls.
This card uses more fun images from the set in a slightly different way. I stamped them onto a semi-patterned background, that of a postcard to dress it up a bit and make it unique. I used Soft Stone, Sweet Blush, Ocean Tides, and Autumn Rose ink. Once again you can catch a glimpse of the Hanging by a Thread stamp set.
Aqua Mist Saddle Stitch ribbon, vintage trim, and a Vintage Cream button were used as embellishments.
Lastly, this card uses the fun embroidery hoop die once again....you'll be seeing plenty of it along with those darling Stitched Sentiments. The vine, sentiments, and images were stamped in Sweet Blush, Autumn Rose, and New Leaf ink.
The trinket pins used on many of these projects are all from Maya Road.
Across the bottom of the card you can see a bit of the new Sweet Blush Gingham paper....oh, so happy about this new color. Autumn Rose Saddle Stitch ribbon and Vintage Cream buttons along with Autumn Rose cardstock cut using the Filligree Border die were using to finish off this card.
So, what do you think? I hope you're as excited about this set as I am. I love it! The other design team members have projects using the Stitched Sentiments set waiting to be shared with you.
Thanks for visiting!
Melis
May Your Life Always be Blessed Card
Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Stitched Sentiments and Hanging by a Thread
Ink:
Fresh Snow, Dark Chocolate, Scarlet Jewel, Ripe Avocado, and Dark Chocolate
Cardstock:
Fine Linen
Tools:
In Stitches and Thread Cards dies
Accents:
Fine Linen grosgrain
Other Supplies used:
Carta Bella, Jillibean Soup, and Simple Stories paper, vintage trim, Maya Road trinket pin
You Always Make my Heart Smile Card
Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Stitched Sentiments and Heart-2-Heart #10
Ink:
Spring Moss, Aqua Mist, Sweet Blush, and Lavender Moon
Cardstock and Paper:
White cardstock, Sweet Blush Gingham and Bitty Dot paper
Tools:
Edgers #2, Heart-2-Heart #10 dies
Accents:
Vintage Cream buttons
Other Supplies Used:
My Craft Spot scrunched seam binding
For You Tag
Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Stitched Sentiments
Ink:
Classic Kraft, Fresh Snow, Sweet Blush, and Spring Moss
Cardstock:
Fine Linen and White
Tools:
Tag Sale #7, In Stitches dies
Accents:
Sweet Blush and Vintage Cream buttons, Vintage Cream felt
Other Supplies Used:
Maya Road trinket pin, My Craft Spot scrunched seam binding, adhesive pearls
You Bring Out the Best in Me Card
Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Stitched Sentiments and Hanging by a Thread
Ink:
Ocean Tides, Sweet Blush, Autumn Rose, and Soft Stone
Cardstock:
Sweet Blush and Fine Linen
Tools:
In Stitches die
Accents:
Aqua Mist Saddle Stitch ribbon and Vintage Cream button
Other Supplies Used:
My Mind's Eye paper, Jillibean Soup die, Maya Road wooden button, Krylon acrylic paint, vintage trim
Love Card
Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Stitched Sentiments
Ink:
Sweet Blush, Autumn Rose, Classic Kraft, and New Leaf
Cardstock and Paper:
White and Fine Linen cardstock, Sweet Blush Gingham paper
Tools:
In Stitches and Filigree Border dies
Accents:
Autumn Rose Saddle Stitch ribbon, Vintage Cream buttons
Other Supplies Used:
Maya Road trinket pin and glitter
Beautiful looks!
Posted by: jan m | November 13, 2012 at 04:19 AM
What a group of beautiful projects! Love the homespun look of the stamps. I absolutely love the tag! Now I don't want to go to work--I want to craft!
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | November 13, 2012 at 04:27 AM
Amazing!! Yes, I would say this set has spoken to you-completely beautiful projects, Melis!!
Posted by: Kathy H | November 13, 2012 at 04:42 AM
This set really fits your style! Beautiful cards!
Posted by: Krista | November 13, 2012 at 04:46 AM
Wow!! You really made lots of beautiful projects with this set and others, I can see lots of possibilities for it!!
Posted by: Kim G | November 13, 2012 at 05:01 AM
Oh my...beautiful beyond words. You perfectly demo this set, Melissa. I may need it now, because of seeing your cards. I love what you have done with the stamp sets, dies, & the Tag Sale #7. Love!!!
Posted by: Donna M | November 13, 2012 at 05:03 AM
Your cards and tags are beautiful! Love what you have done with this new set!
Posted by: Karen Lazar | November 13, 2012 at 05:18 AM
I was dying to see what you'd do with these stamps and I was not disappointed. I especially love the tag!!
Posted by: Morag | November 13, 2012 at 05:45 AM
Love it all! Feels like I've been in front of a warm fireplace. Simply inspired.
Posted by: Nancy Penir | November 13, 2012 at 06:03 AM
Absolutely gorgeous Mel! You so see the possibilities through your inspiration.
Posted by: Rhonda H | November 13, 2012 at 06:06 AM
Melissa, this set was made for you. It shows in your gorgeous projects!!
Posted by: CarrieP | November 13, 2012 at 06:14 AM
What do I think? Well I LOVE IT!!!!
This is sooo gorgeous..I will run to the webshop the 15th to get this...
You made such sweet and stunning cards so much inspiration..LOVE it!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | November 13, 2012 at 06:42 AM
You did it again I LOVE all your cards!!!
Posted by: beth | November 13, 2012 at 06:47 AM
These new stamps and dies are a "match made in heaven" for your creative style! Love all your projects today. The lace on the thread cards is such a sweet touch.
Posted by: Cindy O | November 13, 2012 at 06:51 AM
Just beautiful Melissa!
Posted by: Cyndy G | November 13, 2012 at 07:02 AM
Sweet little creations as always Melissa. Been thinking of you. :)
Posted by: Mish | November 13, 2012 at 07:03 AM
it looks like these stamp sets have been made with you in mind. beautiful cards.
Posted by: kelly | November 13, 2012 at 07:06 AM
"May your life always be blessed" Simply gorgeous!! love it!! And May your life always be blessed dear Melissa!!
Posted by: nkmac | November 13, 2012 at 07:10 AM
As always Melissa, you captured the vintage feel of the era of stitching for necessity. Beautiful projects!
Posted by: Vicki Davis | November 13, 2012 at 07:12 AM
So beautiful. I have to agree with you Melissa, this theme of stamps and dies has to be one of my favorites from PTI! Thank you for all the amazing inspiration.
Posted by: Julie Rae | November 13, 2012 at 07:21 AM
Melissa, these cards are absolutely STUNNING!
Posted by: Sue Lelli | November 13, 2012 at 07:24 AM
Sweet, feminine cards!
Posted by: Cindy Reynoso | November 13, 2012 at 07:28 AM
Pretty and great ideas :-)
Posted by: CrafterKate | November 13, 2012 at 07:34 AM
You are such a busy lady. Beautiful projects, all! I particularly liked the little heart flowers you created - so sweet and so clever!
Posted by: Cindy H. | November 13, 2012 at 07:36 AM
Awesome cards and projects! I couldn't possibly choose a favorite. Looking forward to the release.
-- Connie C.
Posted by: Connie | November 13, 2012 at 08:24 AM