two feet deep...

Are you ready for jingle bells and holly berries?  I sure am....not, but I do love creating holiday projects year round and LOVE the sweet new things available this month through Papertrey Ink.  Just so darned cute and fun!  Our first group post this month focuses on the new Two Feet Deep stamp set, coordinating dies, the new and oh, so irresistible Double Bows Dies, and the lovely new Fancy Flakes Dies.  So much to look forward to.

For my first project, I created a tag using the sled image from the Two Feet Deep stamp set, cutting it from Kraft cardstock and stamping it in Pure Poppy and Smokey Shadow.  I stamped the sweet, pine embellishment in Ripe Avocado, Pure Poppy, and Scarlet Jewel.  The sentiment, also from the set, was stamped on a Double Ended Banner die in Smokey Shadow.  The sled tag is attached to a gift package cut using Kraft cardstock and the Favor It Box #3 die.  I stamped it across the bottom with images from the Love Lives Here:  Holiday stamp set and then embossed it using the new Stitching Impression Plate.

I used the new Double Bows Dies to create a fun, floppy bow for the top of my package.  I used canvas as my medium and stamped it using Scarlet Jewel ink and the Background Basics:  Sheet Music stamp set.  The center is embellished with a Pure Poppy button and die cut leaves using the Holly Jolly die collection and Spring Moss Polka Dot paper.

For my card, I stamped the sled image in Classic Kraft and Smokey Shadow, with the same colors used on the pine embellishment.  

My sentiment was stamped in Smokey Shadow on a background of Classic Kraft Bitty Dot Paper.

I used the Fancy Flakes dies and Vintage Cream cardstock, stamped the snowflakes using the Polka Dot Basics Stamp Set and Spring Moss ink, and then coated them with glitter to make the sparkle.  They are layered together and topped with a resin snowflake.  

The Two Feet Deep stamp set can be dressed up or dressed down and I have been having so much fun with it.  Be sure to stop by the blogs of the other designers to see other images included in this set and to see their wonderful projects.

Thank you for stopping in!

Melissa

• Dawn McVey
• Betsy Veldman
• Maile Belles
• Laura Bassen
• Cristina Kowalczyk
• Erin Lincoln
• Ashley Cannon Newell
• Heather Nichols
• Nichole Heady

Happy Holidays Tag and Gift Package

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Background Basics:  Sheet Music, Love Lives Here:  Holiday, Two Feet Deep

Ink:
Smokey Shadow, Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, Ripe Avocado

Tools:
Two Feet Deep, Favor It Bow #3, Double Bows, Holly Jolly, Double Ended Banners dies 

Cardstock and Paper:
Kraft, Vintage Cream, Spring Moss Polka Dot

Accents:
Pure Poppy buttons

 

Season's Greetings Card

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:

Two Feet Deep, Polka Dot Bascis

Ink:
Scarlet Jewel, Pure Poppy, Ripe Avocado, Smokey Shadow, Spring Moss

Tools:

Fancy Flakes, Two Feet Deep

Cardstock and Paper:
Vintage Cream and Classic Kraft Bitty Dot

 

Comments

[Kelly Schirmer]

Loooove these! The sled in this set caught my eye right away. Oh, the color schemes, the details like the music print bow, just EVERYTHING! So awesome, Melissa!

[Holly Saveur]

So gorgeous and sweet!

[jan m]

Love your seasons greetings card! The mix of patterns, the bow, 2 colors of snowflake, all the pretty details!

[Nancy Penir]

Love each and every detail on each and every one! Now wait a minute, OK, jaw back in place. Yes, all JAW DROPPING GORGEOUS!
Honestly keepsakes in themselves!

[Pat]

Melissa, on the last card- is the houndstooth patterned paper or did you stamp that and with what stamp? Love the idea of using canvas for the bow! I never would have guessed! Thanks for inspiring us and have a great weekend!

[Jodi E]

Wow Melissa your card are just beautiful. I love the details and now think I need that sled stamp. I was excited to see the houndstooth stamp come out as it is my favorite "pattern" right now.

[Cindy H.]

Gorgeous card!!

[Geri]

Oh, that card with the sled and snowflake is absolutely gorgeous, Melissa!!!

[Danielle Flanders]

I love these, so beautiful, esp the color combination on the last one!

[JeanFB]

Wow, I love these projects! These stamps and dies are gorgeous, and your projects always bring out the best in the PTI sets. I love your combination of rustic and elegant. And you've definitely given me ideas for my Christmas cards this year. Thanks for sharing, as always. :)

[dee]

LOVE LOVE LOVE :)

[Kathy A]

I love that cute sled (got one hanging in the garage right now) but I'm really looking forwar to working with the bow

[KATHY H]

Just beautiful! Your blog always looks like Christmas... sigh...

[Patty J]

OK, now I am ready to start Christmas stamping & crafting - you are so inspiring. It all makes me so happy to see.

[Cynthia X.]

Melissa, you never cease to amaze me. Love visiting our site. You make the most amazing cards and tags. They are so BEAUTIFUL. You are one awesome, talented lady.

[Bev]

Well, I have looked at your projects in detail 3 times now. I love exploring them time and time again and finding all the beautiful little details you add. I love what you did with the sled and the snowflake. At first I thought it was crocheted - tricks the eyes! How I love your work! No doubt I will be back several more times to see what I can discover. Lovely, lovely creations, Melissa.

[ShirleyR]

I really love the use of Kraft and Smokey Shadow ink for the sled, my favorite of all the sled combos so far.

[lisa]

While I always look forward to seeing what the PTI team has done for the new release, I look forward to your posts the MOST! You never disappoint Melissa and I appreciate your talents. Thank you for always inspiring me!!!

[Larissa Heskett. ;)]

OMG!! LOVING EVERYTHING about your creations for today!! AMAZING Details like ALWAYS!! THANKS for sharing and have a Fabulous Weekend!! ;)

[Lisa Petrella]

These projects are absolutely STUNNING, Melissa!!! The layers, the combination of elements, the attention to detail, the colors----GORGEOUS!!!

[Troy Louise]

Just as sweet as ever! Love your red sled - just the way I picture those old sleds. Your other card is very pretty, thanks for showing us the contrast. Have a great weekend.

[Marjorie Penley]

The Season's Greeting card is The Best! Love it. Marge

[Grace So]

Love everything about the cards. Love the techniques and colours.
Your techniques are amazing. Thank you.

[Kristen V]

Beautiful!!! I love everything including the bow stamped in sheet music on canvas and the color combination you used on the second card. Did I say beautiful and thank you!

[Pat Kinkaid]

I love the card with the sled... so beautiful!