introducing stained glass...

Hello there.  Time again for some beautiful new releases from Papertrey Ink.  I am happy to be here with you to introduce you to a lovely new Christmas set designed by Lexi Daly, called Stained Glass.  I've created three projects using this set in three different ways.  All easy and doable.

This set also comes with a coordinating die collection available to help create frames and dimension.  I stared with Kraft cardstock and my Stained Glass dies for this project.  I simply added Copics in Brick Beige E31, Anise YG21, and Warm Gray No.3.  I did a bit of paper-piecing using patterned cream paper to add in the swaddling clothes for the babe.

I cut a second frame from cream cardstock and coated it along with the star in white glitter. The font used for the sentiments is so beautiful and elegant....perfect for this set.  You can catch a peek at another new product coming out this month, the Cover Plate:  Snow Drifts die.  It is layered over coordinating prints, the upper print being Classic Kraft Bitty Dot paper.  I then added a floral accent by using my Christmas Poinsettia die collection, burlap, trim, and Simply Chartreuse felt.

My next card uses vellum and gold embossing powder.  I began by die cutting vellum with the Layerz Mat Stack 4 die.  I then stamped the image on the vellum using watermark ink, and embossed it using gold embossing powder.  I then flipped the image over and added color with my Copics.  I found that the color softened a bit by adding it to the back of the vellum vs. the front.  

I used the coordinating Stained Glass die cut and wood grain patterned paper to cut a frame for my window, then added a bit of glitter to the areas colored in blue.  The sentiment at the top was stamped using Fine Linen ink.  I added die cut snowflakes using the Winter Penguin dies and stamped and die cut snowflakes using the Snowflakes Medley stamps and dies.  

 

This is the third image from this set and once again I began by using the coordinating die cuts with vellum.  I stamped the image twice,both times using watermark ink.  I then embossed one image in silver and one in white.  

I used Kraft cardstock and the Tag Sale #5 die, then used the Stained Glass die to cut a window from the tag, I then ran it through my die cut machine and embossed it using the Rustic Burlap Impression Plate. Nest I adhered the vellum stained glass window, embossed in white, inside the window of the tag, then I cut the silver embossed image from the second stained glass image, and adhered it to the center of the tag using dimensional adhesive.  I used Pinefeather felt and the Holly Jolly die collection, along with Pure Poppy buttons, to add some color and texture.

Across the bottom I placed a portion of the new Cover Plate:  Snow Drifts die and stamped my sentiment using Pine Feather ink.  The berries and leaves were stamped using the Love Lives Here:  Holiday stamp set.

Be sure to stop by the following blogs to see more projects using new release items from Papertrey Ink, all of which will be available on September 15th, 10PM EST.  

Thanks for visiting!

Melissa

Nichole Heady

Betsy Veldman

Lexi Daly

 

 

Comments

[Patty O'Malley]

These cards are so beautiful, Melis! I love that the stamps and dies coordinate together forming lovely layers. My favorite card is the one with the touches of blue--perfect!

[Linda]

While I waited for the page to load I knew I was in for a treat. Your projects are absolutely beautiful....especially the blue one.

[Leigh Penner]

Wow, Melis, these are all stunning! Absolutely fabulous!

[Kristii]

Absolutely amazing projects Melissa! Thanks for stirring the desire to create! You have inspired me beyond measure!

[Tanja S.]

Gorgeous cards Melissa, I love the country colours with the shine of glitter and the lovely little flower/holly accents!

[BeverlyBL]

All of your creations today are so beautiful. Love how you used the "negative" of the hills on the first card and the third card is just shunning. Thanks so much.

[Deirdre]

Oh Melissa, what gorgeous cards. Each card is a beauty in itself and makes you think outside the box. Of course, add in the Melis touch and then the magic happens :-) thanks for the inspiration.

[Candida]

Your cards always make me smile... they have a sweetness that only you can achieve. I love visiting your "house". :)

[Nancy Penir]

Lovely all! The card glow from within. Always intricate masterpieces!

[Kristen V]

How beautiful and I love how you used vellum in your projects.

[Sharon]

Absolutely beautiful!

[BarbGhig]

Gorgeous cards, Melissa! Thanks so much for sharing your inspiration with us!

[LaurieJ]

Wow, your projects are simply amazing! You always take such care to address every detail. Just lovely!

[Janet]

Wow - so beautiful!

[Tammy W.]

Oh my, Melis! Your cards are absolutely stunning! You just sold me on this set!!

[Sherry in MI]

Beautiful cards, Melissa....the last one in particular. Just stunning!

[Kathy A]

I'm really going to enjoy the Stained Glass stamps and dies

[Mo Jo]

Each card is prettier than the last! The stained glass angel is my favorite though.

[lexi]

awesome cards, melissa!! thanks so much!

[Marci]

As always, truly amazing and inspiring! Each card is so beautiful! Love all the little details.

[Petti]

Very pretty cards!

[Bev]

These cards are all so very beautiful. The serenity they project is so appropriate for the Christmas season. Just lovely.

[dee]

you just took my breath away!! wonderful cards!

[Jill Norwood]

Oh Melissa these are so lovely! I am pinning away! :)

[Grace So]

They are beautiful. The cards are amazing. I love the stained glass effect. Looks like you are looking though a church window.