Good morning! So glad you're here for another Papertrey Ink group post. Today we are highlighting a beautiful and serene new stamp set called Meadow Greens. We were asked to create two cards to share, both inspired by a photo of our choosing, but both different in nature.
(photo from Textile Art Lace)
This lovely organdy lace inspired me to create my first card. I loved the very natural softness, the scalloped, lacey edge, and the way the white berries popped off the trim and made me want to run my hand across it, so I tried to duplicate as much of those elements as possible.
I used vellum cardstock to bring in the soft, translucent appearance and Filigree Border die along with Soft Stone Leaves paper to mimic the scallops. I used a watercolor technique to stamp my leaves and stamped them from Spring Rain ink and then used white embossing powder to mimic the touchable berries from the photo.
I loved the natural feel to the photo so I used Kraft cardstock and added texture by using the Tin Types Impression Plate. And, I have to add that this particular sentiment might just by my most favorite ever, ever, ever.
I used more color in this second card and was inspired by the photo below.
I love all of the color used here, but was especially drawn to the use of these colors combined with cream, gray, or Kraft, and I love the way the vibrant berry color pops when mixed with the others.
So for my card I began with a base of Sweet Blush and Vintage Cream and added in pops of color here and there by using Autumn Rose felt, cork, and Ocean Tides cardstock embossed in white. I used the new Mat Stack 6 collection and Mat Stack 6 die collection to frame in my sentiment. The Meadow Greens dies added dimension and softness and made creating this card so much fun.
I'll be back soon with the remainder of my July projects, but in the meantime, the other designers have projects ready to share with you:
- Dawn McVey
- Betsy Veldman
- Maile Belles
- Jessica Witty
- Cristina Kowalczyk
- Erin Lincoln
- Ashley Cannon Newell
- Heather Nichols
- Nichole Heady
Melissa
Those soft blue leaves on the natural palette, ahh! So pretty! You make random things look so beautiful!
Posted by: jan m | July 14, 2013 at 04:18 AM
Beautiful as always, Melissa.
Posted by: Linda | July 14, 2013 at 05:07 AM
Oh my goodness! Such beautiful cards showcasing Meadow Greens. I too love the sentiment on the first card.
Posted by: Cammie | July 14, 2013 at 05:37 AM
I always love visiting each of the DT's blogs, especially on group post days and you girls NEVER disappoint. With that being said, you blow me away with what you do with layers and textures. AMAZING! I don't have that vision and wish that I did. Thanks for another lovely post!
Posted by: Pam W. | July 14, 2013 at 06:06 AM
SO GORGEOUS the first one is so soft..stunning!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | July 14, 2013 at 06:18 AM
What lovely cards! My very favorite is the first card. It's so soft and sweet and given to the right person, romantic even!
Posted by: Cindy H. | July 14, 2013 at 06:27 AM
Looking forward to this release. The sample cards by you and others, truly show it's versatility! The vellum card is delicate while the other, bold with just a hint of Meadow's sweet softness. Great post!
Posted by: Nancy Penir | July 14, 2013 at 06:32 AM
Absolutely stunning cards!
-- Connie C.
Posted by: Connie | July 14, 2013 at 07:05 AM
Gorgeous cards! Love the soft natural feel of the first one.
Posted by: Connie MacFarlane | July 14, 2013 at 07:15 AM
Wow love the cards.
Posted by: Ann w | July 14, 2013 at 07:34 AM
I love the softness and sweetness of your cards, Melissa. You have such a way with paper and stamps and ink and felt and.... Thank you so much for sharing with us. Hope you have a fabulous Sunday!
Posted by: Lisa Dolson | July 14, 2013 at 07:44 AM
You always wow me with your use of color - so different from most of the other DT - thanks for the inspiration to think outside the box!
Posted by: Chris Biljan | July 14, 2013 at 08:08 AM
Your work never disappoints me.
Posted by: Judy | July 14, 2013 at 08:35 AM
Love all your cards. Where did you get that second photo from couldn't find any source on your post?
Posted by: Jessica Kuszmaul | July 14, 2013 at 08:36 AM
I don't know how you do it. Your cards always have so many elements on them but they never look crowded or overdone - just beautiful and intriguing. thanks for sharing your lovely work.
Posted by: Donna K | July 14, 2013 at 08:38 AM
Beautiful, wouldn't expect anything less from your pieces.
Posted by: Richelle Wilson | July 14, 2013 at 09:56 AM
Gorgeous, but then your work always is.
Posted by: Susan Gosman | July 14, 2013 at 12:15 PM
Pretty cards. Love the soft colors & the textured Kraft of the 1st card!
Posted by: Pati L. | July 14, 2013 at 12:40 PM
Love, love, love the cards!
Posted by: Kathy | July 14, 2013 at 12:46 PM
Beautiful cards! Love how you used the vellum.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | July 14, 2013 at 03:42 PM
How gorgeous :)
Posted by: janet wilson | July 14, 2013 at 06:17 PM
These are so stunning. I love how you added the vellum frame on the top card over the flower stem and leaves. You always have such great ideas! The second card is stunning as well. xo
Dani
Posted by: Danielle Flanders | July 14, 2013 at 07:42 PM
LOVE the lacy look on the kraft and all the design details on this so "soft" card! Well done! The bright colors of the diamond pattern and flowers, and again, all the details, are rockin on your second card! :)
Posted by: Gabby | July 15, 2013 at 02:53 AM
The first card is my favorite of yours for the release. Just looking at it gives the feeling of warmth, and coziness and love. It says that someone cares.
Posted by: Nancy | July 15, 2013 at 02:16 PM