Hello again! Welcome to the first Papertrey Ink group post for October. The design team members are highlighting a new holiday stamp set called Come All Ye Faithful.
My first card combines the darling Jack Russel image and die with the new Background Basics: Christmas, Confetti Garland Borders, Candy Cane Christmas, and Holly Jolly stamp sets. My pup is mounted on a die cut tag cut using the new Tag Sale #8 die cut from Kraft cardstock and Holiday Vintage Prints paper. The sweater is embellished with a chipboard heart and Simply Chartreuse holly leaves cut using the Holly Jolly die.
I used Simply Chartreuse, Pure Poppy, Classic Kraft, and Smokey Shadow ink to create my color combination.
My next card uses the same image from the Come All Ye Faithful stamp set but I dressed it up with accessories found in this set, the wings, halo, and bow.
I used Aqua Mist, Scarlet Jewel, Dark Chocolate, and Enchanted Evening ink.
Across the top of my card I used the fun new Confetti Garlands stamp set and border and embellished the center of each snowflake with epoxy stickers from Freckled Fawn's OHDEERME kit.
The other designers have lots to share with you as well:
- Dawn McVey
- Betsy Veldman
- Maile Belles
- Laura Bassen
- Cristina Kowalczyk
- Erin Lincoln
- Ashley Cannon Newell
- Heather Nichols
- Danielle Flanders
- Nichole Heady
Thanks for stopping by.
Melissa
Love the first card!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | October 13, 2013 at 04:23 AM
Super sweet cards, Melissa! I didn't realize the set came with wings and a halo!
Posted by: Leigh Penner | October 13, 2013 at 05:38 AM
Melissa, gorgeous cards. This isn't a set that I'll be buying but love what you created...;-)
Posted by: Deirdre | October 13, 2013 at 06:36 AM
I am so mushed up right now....I think you made some ADORABLE projects!
Posted by: Richard | October 13, 2013 at 06:49 AM
So very sweet and perfect in every way! I love them both!
Posted by: Kristii | October 13, 2013 at 06:50 AM
Naughty or nice? Very NICE!
Posted by: jan m | October 13, 2013 at 07:20 AM
A half die cut & half embossed heart garland? You are genius, Melissa! Love your sweet creations!
Posted by: CarrieP | October 13, 2013 at 07:25 AM
These are fantastic in every way. No one else used the "naughty or nice sentiment", and it's too perfect when it comes to "man's best friend".
Your second card is adorable, but more than that, it is a compositional masterpiece. First, I wouldn't even have the courage to use the palette you chose, with it's wide range of values. (When you use color like that, there no place to hide compositional weaknesses.) Yours is SPOT on.
Your million little details work so harmoniously, that the look is clean - not cluttered. I use to wonder how you would be able to incorporate your Victorian style with Papertrey's sensibilities. (Needless to say, this thought is from a long time ago.) Boy, could I have been more clueless? Thank you for the enormous care you give to all your art, and the inspiration we find every time we visit.
Posted by: Marcie Rhys | October 13, 2013 at 07:40 AM
Cute dogs and cute sentiments! Both cards are beautiful!
Posted by: Tara Chaussee | October 13, 2013 at 08:27 AM
Wow, you "dress up" your cards with such panache :)
LOVE love!!
Posted by: janet wilson | October 13, 2013 at 08:33 AM
What Marcie Rhys said (so well)...amazing cards; mini masterpieces, really!
Posted by: Linda L in Tennessee | October 13, 2013 at 08:52 AM
Awww...so cute and sweet!
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | October 13, 2013 at 10:35 AM
You never fail to amaze - beautiful work
Posted by: Susan Gosman | October 13, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Both your cards are adorable and show the fun and versatility of this set, Melissa. Love your color combinations and composition. Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Traci | October 13, 2013 at 08:20 PM
Cute cards.
Posted by: Grace so | October 13, 2013 at 09:00 PM
So lovely. Love the wings!
Posted by: Cynthia Clark | October 13, 2013 at 11:05 PM
Super cute pup cards! Like the pet and pet sentiment sets. :)
Posted by: Gabby | October 13, 2013 at 11:30 PM
I love your cards especially the angel puppy.
Posted by: Loulou | October 14, 2013 at 03:13 AM
Simply irresistible!!!! and way to go with those color palettes!
Posted by: Milagros C rivera | October 14, 2013 at 05:06 AM
HOW did I miss this post yesterday??? SUCH SWEET PUPPY GOODNESS!!!!!! (ALTHOUGH, I'd have to say, our puppy has been "NAUGHTY!!!!!!!" LOL In the trash last night!!!!! You can take the puppy off the street, but you can't take the street out of the puppy! ) LOL LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE your SWEET PUPPY CREATIONS MELISSA!!!!!!!!!:)
Posted by: Becky Green | October 14, 2013 at 11:23 AM