papertrey ink april...

I'm back with my remaining projects using Papertrey Ink's new release stamp sets and dies.  All will be available for purchase April 15th, 10:00 p.m. EST.

This first card uses the new Happiness in Bloom stamp set which coordinates with the Beautiful Blooms II #1 die collection.  I love this sweet stamp set and had a hard time stopping...so many fun flower combinations exist and I love the sentiments.  

I used the Happiness in Bloom set once again here along with the Wonderful Words - Memories stamp set and die.  My parents have a big anniversary coming up next year and I suppose they've been on my mind a lot lately, so when I ran across this beautiful wedding photo of them, I decided to create something special to celebrate their 50 years together. 

I stamped directly onto the photo and added the die-cut, which was cut from coordinating patterned paper, across the photo as well.

I just embellished with a few stamped flowers, die cut leaves using the Turning a New Leaf die, ribbon, buttons, a Melissa Frances resin embellishment, etc. The scrunched seam binding is from Craft Spot and the Mint Chevron washi from Freckled Fawn.

I love this photo of the two of them with my grandparents.  My dad is still just as handsome today, with silver hair and bright blue eyes, and my mom, well she's even more beautiful now.  Did you know she was a beaut queen back in the day?  Yep, Miss Clearfield....if only I could take a step back in time and experience it first hand.

You have to know that when it comes to using masculine sets, I love to try and twist them to fit into my world of pink and all things girlie.  My little one is playing softball for the first year and so I created this card with her in mind.  The new 7th Inning Stretch stamp set and coordinating dies were put to use here and I threw in some images from the All Star Team and Additions stamp sets as well.

I paper pieced the hat to resemble something my little girl might wear and then piled on the embellishments.

My remaining projects are all about Dad starting with this first creation using the new Handy Hardware stamp set and dies.  Each time my dad knows we're coming for a visit he asks for homemade cookies, so this pocket was created with him in mind.

The tools in this set just couldn't be any cuter and I love the row of bolt images too.

I used the new Boutique Borders:  Father stamp set and die on this card and combined them with the World's Greatest stamp set.

And lastly comes the new Polka Dot Basics #3 stamp set.  I adore that retro TV.  I also used the new Sketched Shapes stamp set here as well...such a great set to add in small details and accents with.

That will do it for me this month.  Thank you for all of your visits and sweet comments.

The other designers have been working hard and have wonderful things to share with you as well.

Melis

 

• Dawn McVey
• Debbie Olson
• Betsy Veldman
• Maile Belles
• Jessica Witty
• Cristina Kowalczyk
• Erin Lincoln
• Ashley Cannon Newell
• Heather Nichols
• Nichole Heady

My Happy card

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Happiness in Bloom
Ink:
Dark Chocolate, Sweet Blush, Autumn Rose, Melon Berry
Tools:
Beautiful Blooms II #1, Lovely Layers
Accents:
Vintage Cream button

Other Supplies Used:
Basic Grey paper
Vintage trim

Cherished Memories Card

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Wonderful Words - Memories, Happiness in Bloom
Ink:
True Black, Autumn Rose, Melon Berry
Tools:
Beautiful Blooms II #1, Turning a New Leaf, Wonderful Words - Memories
Accents:
Aqua Mist button
Boutique:
Zing Blush embossing powder

Other Supplies Used:
Basic Grey paper
Melissa Frances resin
Maya Road chipboard heart and glitter
Vintage trim and sheet music

Way to Go Slugger! card

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps: 7th Inning Stretch, All Star Team and Additions
Ink:
Sweet Blush, Harvest Gold, Dark Chocolate, Classic Kraft, and Melon Berry
Cardstock and Paper:
Melon Berry Bitty Dot and Rustic Cream
Tools:
7th Inning Stretch, Seeing Stars, Tiny Tags, Flipping Out, and Limitless Layers: 2 1/2" Circles
Accents:
Harvest Gold and Sweet Blush buttons, Harvest Gold, Vintage Cream, and Simply Chartreuse felt

Other Supplies Used:
My Mind's Eye and Authentique paper

Happy Father's Day Dad Pocket

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Handy Hardware
Ink:
Smokey Shadow, Classic Kraft, and Soft Stone
Cardstock:
Rustic Cream
Tools:
Handy Hardware, Back Pocket Basics, Mat Stack 3, and Tiny Tags
Accents:
Smokey Shadow Saddle Stitch

Other Supplies Used:
Studio Calico and Basic Grey paper

Happy Father's Day card

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Boutique Borders: Father and World's Greatest 
Ink:
True Black, Simply Chartreuse, Limeade Ice, Hawaiian Shores
Cardstock:
Limeade Ice and Rustic Cream
Tools:
Boutique Borders: Father
Accents:
Hawaiian Shores grosgrain and Limeade Ice button
Boutique:
Zing Leaf embossing powder

Other Supplies Used:
Webster's Pages paper
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots

Relax card

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Polka Dot Parade #3, Sketched Shape
Ink:
Melon Berry, Aqua Mist, and True Black
Cardstock:
Rustic Cream
Tools:
Flipping Out
Accents:
Harvest Gold felt, Classic Kraft and Soft Stone buttons

Other Supplies Used:
Webster's Pages paper

 

Comments

[nkmac]

Hey "slugger"....that one is awesome!!!

[jan m]

Your 50th anniversary card is amazing! Love the lace leaves with the florals on your first card and your softball card for bean is magical! Such an inspiration you are!

[Donna M.]

I love it all! You put such a unique twist on everything you create. I love the lace, choice of colors, embossing powders, sweet buttons... Makes me smile!

[Leigh Penner]

Fabulous projects, Melis! So inspiring!

[Marjolein]

Oh my! All your creations are gorgeous and stunning!!
Sooo inspiring, thanks for sharing.
Congratulations on your parents 50th wedding anniversary too. They look so pretty and happy together.
My favourite would be the one you made with your daughter in mind! Love all that girlie stuff.
Bye from the Netherlands,

Marjolein

[Holly Saveur]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE IT!!
That softball card so super sweet!

[eleftheria]

Oh my God, i am really speechless today.I absolutely LOVE all of them.You ve really outdone yourself with these.Such an amazing source of inspiration...
Btw your mom is so beautiful, i noticed before i read she was a beauty queen.

[Elizabeth S.]

Melissa, your projects are always so beautiful! You always seen to amaze with your talent! I just love how you made a feminine card from 7th inning stretch. It is gorgeous.

[Linda W]

Loving it all as always-you have such a talent for bringing it all together!

[claudia]

Yes, Girls love baseball also.
what a cute card!!!!

[Karen S]

They are all so beautiful! I just love your style and seeing how creative your cards are every month!

[Sherri in Phoenix]

You are one of my favorite designers, they are all cute.

[Nancy Penir]

You've got a hit with that baseball cap, if only it were real, we'd all be sporting one!

[Patty O'Malley]

Beautiful cards, Melis! I especially love the one for your parents and the girlie baseball card. Unique and special!

[janet wilson]

Absolutely fabulous, amazing details and colours :)

[Jill Norwood]

So beautiful! Love your sweet baseball or softball card! So fun! A gorgeous post!

[Renee VanEpps]

These are all wonderful!! My top 3 are "Cherished Memories" because the photo is so amazing and you stamped on it - love that! Your girlie slugger card is so awesome, who would have thought you could make a feminine shabby chic card from a baseball set! And my tie for 3rd is the cookie treat bag for Dad & the TV sets!!! Super inspiring as always :)

[Tracey]

These projects are incredible!! WOW!!!

[Gabby]

Your cards and projects were wonderful, one right after the other! The wedding photo design is truly awesome! I am certain your parents will cherish it. Only YOU could make an over-the-top, waaaay cool, girly baseball card! Great stuff. :D