The Summer Hills stamp set is a perfect addition to the previously released Papertrey Ink sets, Autumn Hills, Winter Hills, and Spring Hills. This set has a sweet, summery feel to it complete with a clothesline, quilts, leafy trees, and primitive house. I have a few projects to share with you today using this stamp set, each using a different technique.
My first project uses the Summer Hills set stamped directly onto a small cotton drawstring bag and framed using the Garden Variety II stamp set. The house was stamped in Smokey Shadow ink and then colored using Copic Marker Crimson RV29 and outlined using Copic Marker Warm Gray No. 3 W3. The trees were stamped using Simply Chartreuse.
I then added a Vintage Cream felt scallop border across the top, cut using the Small Scallop Border die. The tag was cut from cardboard using the Tremendous Tags die, painted with off-white paint, and then distressed with ink. I used the Heart Prints die to cut a small heart out of the center of the tag and then attached gingham paper behind the tag to show through the opening. All that was left was to add some Sand Glimmer Mist to the bag to give it an aged, tea-stained look.
This card uses Copic Markers once again to color in the Summer Hills images. I couldn't resist adding in the sheep from the Spring Hills set along with On the Farm images stamped in Berry Sorbet and Simply Chartreuse.
These image are stamped onto Vintage Cream cardstock cut using the Mat Stack 4 die. Before adhering the stamped images to the card I tied a strip of Vintage Cream Twill around the card.
Below the sentiment I added images from the Fancy Folk Art set stamped in Classic Kraft and Pure Poppy. An Ocean Tides felt heart cut using the Heart-2-Heart #11 die was used to tie in with the sentiment.
Next up, I used Kraft cardstock and stamped the beautiful Summer Hills image three times across the top using watermark ink. I then used a combination of Zing Blush and Zing Powder embossing powder to emboss the images in two different colors.
I then added color with Copic Markers Pink RV11, New Blue BG02, and Brick Beige E31. The next set was to apply Vintage Cream ink to the Star Spangled Impression Plate. I then turned my stamped piece of Kraft cardstock face down on the inked Impression Plate and ran it through my die cut machine which formed a fun, soft, starry effect.
I used the Edgers #4 die to created decorative edges on the Kraft, Aqua Mist, and Vintage Cream cardstock. The Vintage Cream strip was stamped using the Background Basics: Text Style II stamp set. Lastly was the sentiment stamped in Classic Kraft and a center embellishment consisting of the new Happiness In Bloom Leaves die collection and the Buttoned Up #1 die collections, Vintage Cream felt, and Sweet Blush Polka Dot paper.
Lastly, I used the paper-piecing technique on my final card...so much fun combining different patterns and colors to create a certain feel. This is a great technique to help you use up leftover bits of paper.
My paper-pieced images are adhered on to Vintage Cream cardstock cut using the Limitless Layers: 3 1/2" Oval die collection, which is then adhered to Kraft cardstock cut using the Layerz Mat Stack 5 die and stamped using the Stitched Alphabet stamp set. The Vintage Cream felt clouds were cut using the Heart-2-Heart #6 die collection.
I love this darling stamp set and each of the sets in the series...perfect for having on hand and creating extra special cards for many different occasions.
Be sure to stop by the blogs of Nichole Heady, Ashley Cannon Newell, Danielle Flanders, Heather Nichols, and Dawn McVey to see what they've created using new Papertrey Ink products.
Melis
They are all adorable but that little 'family is forever' BAG! Precious!!
Posted by: jan m | July 12, 2013 at 04:50 AM
Melissa, every one of your cards today is just a treasure! I feel like I could just sink into everyone of them...so inviting, peaceful, and calm! You have truly been blessed with such a unique talent! Thank you so much for sharing. :0)
Posted by: Marcia Hill | July 12, 2013 at 04:58 AM
Melissa- Once again you have outdone yourself! I wish I was half as creative as you. I love them all but I love the one with the kraft cardstock the bestest!!
Posted by: Pam Young | July 12, 2013 at 04:59 AM
Beautiful projects, Melis! you totally rocked this set!
Posted by: Leigh Penner | July 12, 2013 at 05:14 AM
Love each one of your cards! I do believe you could convince me to buy anything! I love this series, & this particular stamp set looks like my fav...but they all are!
Posted by: Donna M. | July 12, 2013 at 05:24 AM
All your cards have a lovely "simple and casual" feel, but that's because you put in all that fabulous detail, and integrated it in such a sensational way! My favorite technique, is your having put the third card through with the inked impression plate, after all the other image work - BRILLIANT! You've given me my top four reasons for buying this set. Thanks!
Posted by: Marcie Rhys | July 12, 2013 at 05:24 AM
'Joy comes in the morning' when I visit your realm! Sweet everything! You make this and several other sets irresistible!
Posted by: Nancy Penir | July 12, 2013 at 05:35 AM
Wow the house looks so different in each project. Melissa you always get the most out of each stamp with a different look to each.
Posted by: Jodi e | July 12, 2013 at 05:38 AM
Melissa - as always, your projects are incredible! You are such a creative force and give us all a differnt way to think about using PTI product. Thank you so much.
Posted by: Diane Rusnack | July 12, 2013 at 06:09 AM
Oh my goodness, your projects couldn't be any sweeter! I love them all! Thanks for the inspiration! You are amazing!
Posted by: Kristii | July 12, 2013 at 06:10 AM
OMG each one is BEAUTIFUL !!!
Posted by: Angela Rogalski | July 12, 2013 at 07:15 AM
I can tell how much you love this stamp set- you showcase it so beautifully and lovingly! The quilts on the clothesline are adorable.
Posted by: Tara Chaussee | July 12, 2013 at 07:29 AM
Melissa, my gracious. You always make me stare, open-mouthed at your PTI release projects. That little bag? Over. The. Top. It is amazing!! All of the projects are but I especially love that bag.
The way you show the versatility of the sets - it's just amazing.
Posted by: Gina | July 12, 2013 at 07:31 AM
Oh my word, so adorable! I love the kraft one especially with your use of the pastel Zing powders.
Posted by: annheidel | July 12, 2013 at 07:31 AM
OMG Melissa!! AWESOME Share for today!! ;) I am LOVING all of the FUN Inspiration and I always ENJOY your FUN layering talents!! You ROCK!! THANKS for sharing and have a Faabulous Week!! ;)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett :) | July 12, 2013 at 07:37 AM
Such fun projects - especially the little bag!
Posted by: Sharon | July 12, 2013 at 07:38 AM
Love the little bag. Your ideas are wonderful!
Posted by: Ann w | July 12, 2013 at 07:42 AM
Beautiful, and amazing work :)
Posted by: janet wilson | July 12, 2013 at 08:05 AM
Oh MY! That bag is just incredible, looks like it was printed that way!! I know you are "bashful" about your Copic coloring but it truly is so unique and you achieve some amazing looks...like the little brown house. It looks wooden! That card has such a great layout! Amazing, Melissa!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | July 12, 2013 at 09:23 AM
Melis, you have outDONE yourself! These are each so SO beautiful. I wish I could dream up die combos like you do... Gorgeous, my friend!!
Posted by: Meredith MacRitchie | July 12, 2013 at 09:38 AM
Love the two tone embossing! I always learn something new frm you.
Posted by: Susan Gosman | July 12, 2013 at 09:39 AM
Every single project is just absolutely precious. I adore each and every one! Thank you for inspiring me today.
Posted by: Cresta Woodruff | July 12, 2013 at 09:50 AM
These turned out amazing! I was trying to figure out how you managed the on the farm hills and sunrise on the mat stacks - such a fantastic idea - love it!
Posted by: Roxanne | July 12, 2013 at 10:06 AM
You always make the Hills series stamps come to life like no one else!
Posted by: Trell | July 12, 2013 at 10:12 AM
I love all your projects. Though you are using the same stamp, each project is unique and different the other. Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Diana F | July 12, 2013 at 11:09 AM