Just me again, back with the Papertrey Ink City Scene group post. The City Scene stamp set with coordinating dies are so much fun! I've been longing for an Eiffel Tower stamp for a good long while now, so this set appeals to me in more ways than one. I chose to use that very image on my first card, accompanied by the "Merci" sentiment. The Postmarks stamp set pairs very well with the City Scene stamp set I think.
I stamped my Eiffel Tower image twice, once on Rustic Cream cardstock and the second time on my Kraft and Vellum Tag Sale #4 die, both times using watermark ink and Espresso embossing powder.
I used the Double Ended Banners die and silver embossing powder for my sentiment, and white and Espresso embossing powder for the other images on my tag. I finished off my card with a few shabby/vintage touches such as the large flower and scrunched seam binding.
My holiday card uses many images from the City Scene stamp set, all stamped on vellum with watermark ink and embossed in white, Zing Blush, Zing Powder, and silver. I love the soft, serene scene these colors create.
I used the City Scene die cut collection for my trees and the Fancy Flakes die collection for my snowflakes which were coated in mica flakes before adhering.
My sentiment was stamped on two Double Ended Banners dies attached together. A few sequins and Baker's twine finish off my card and add a bit more character and texture.
Can't wait to see what the other designers have created using this set. I know they'll be amazing:
- Dawn McVey
- Betsy Veldman
- Maile Belles
- Laura Bassen
- Cristina Kowalczyk
- Erin Lincoln
- Ashley Cannon Newell
- Heather Nichols
- Danielle Flanders
- Nichole Heady
Thanks for your visit.
Melissa
Just amazing :)
Posted by: janet wilson | October 14, 2013 at 05:31 PM
No words can describe your cards. They are beautiful . I love the snow flake card.
Posted by: Grace so | October 14, 2013 at 07:15 PM
Oh my, this card is soooo beautiful! I just want to escape to that beautiful glitter-dusted city awash with holiday cheer and stay for the holidays. Enchanting! Melis, you are amazing!
Posted by: Lynda | October 14, 2013 at 08:30 PM
Wow! That winter city theme card is amazing. Wish I had thought something like that up! So pretty.
Posted by: Dawn | October 14, 2013 at 10:07 PM
Fabulous cards! The Eiffel card is so nicely designed and the emb and flowers look so nice. The holiday in pastels w/the shimmer and shine is beautiful! :)
Posted by: Gabby | October 14, 2013 at 11:13 PM
OMGoodness! The vellum stamped city scene is jaw dropping! What an amazing card to send or receive!
Posted by: Cynthia Clark | October 15, 2013 at 04:03 AM
I am soooooo MOVING to the blush and powder city, my bags are aready!!!!!
Posted by: Milagros C rivera | October 15, 2013 at 04:43 AM
Just an amazing month with super amazing new products thanks
Posted by: Anew | October 15, 2013 at 08:58 AM
OMG! That cityscape card is just BRILLIANT!!!!!!
Posted by: Renee V. | October 15, 2013 at 06:23 PM
Wow! What a beautiful winter wonderland scene!
Posted by: Mona Pendleton | October 17, 2013 at 08:59 AM
Your cityscape is enchanting. And your cookie recipe enticing...
Posted by: maria f. | October 21, 2013 at 10:55 AM
One of the prettiest cards I've seen.
Posted by: Grace | December 08, 2014 at 04:49 AM
How are you double embossing with the windows being a different color?
Posted by: Melissa Hannant | November 15, 2016 at 12:01 PM