We're still celebrating Papertrey Ink's 7th anniversary, and today's post is all about spring. There are several new releases this month that can be used to bring a little sunshine and spring into your life. My first project uses the new Bunny Bag dies along with the sweet new Hippity Hoppity stamp set.
I chose to use the ears, nose, and flower dies from the Bunny Basket die along with a cotton bag, to create a fun way to wrap up some Easter treats. I used Vintage Cream and Lavender Moon felt for the main portion of the bunny, and then Autumn Rose, Summer Sunrise, and Limeade Ice felt for the flowers. The bunny's face is a Heart Print die turned upside down.
I stamped images from the Hippity Hoppity set on a die cut Tremendous Tag and colored the chick in with Copics and some Stickles glitter. The flower and leaves are from the Sweet Speech stamp set.
Across the top I used a double border of hearts cut using the Heart Border die, Limeade Ice, and Vintage Cream felt. The Bunny Basket die collection, comes with bunny paws as well, and I decided to attach them near the bottom, to the backside of the bag just for fun.
My second project uses the Hippity Hoppity stamp set again and is paired with the new Garden Grace stamp set. It's so beautiful. I used Raspberry Fizz, Melon Berry, Berry Sorbet, Limeade Ice, Simply Chartreuse, and Harvest Gold for my flowers and leaves.
I used the Favor It Box 2 die and stamped Garden Grace directly onto the front of the die before assembling it. I then used the Hippity Hoppity die collection and some patterned paper to create my bunny for the front. I colored in the ears, nose, and tail with Copic markers and then added shimmer with Stickles.
My matching card uses the very same sets, but Garden Grace was confined to Tremendous Tag used as a small accent to bring in the colors of the Favor It box. I also used the new Circle Scribbles set to bring in just a very faint pattern on my card and box base...love this fun set as well.
I finished with Sweet Blush Saddle Stitch ribbon and a button. It's been fun to switch gears and head towards spring in my crafting.
If you're up for a challenge, be sure to visit Nichole's blog for all of the details. Be sure to look at my first photo very carefully to see if perhaps there may be a hidden image waiting there.
The other designers have special spring projects to share with you today as well:
- Cristina Kowalozyk
- Ashley Cannon Newell
- Erin Lincoln
- Dawn McVey
- Heather Nichols
- Betsy Veldman
- Laura Bassen
- Danielle Flanders
- Nichole Heady
These projects are all so pretty, Melis! I love the sweet little bunnies and the soft spring colors.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | February 12, 2014 at 04:35 AM
Sooooooo sweet, Melissa, as always! You could sell me anything. ;) I'm loving this color combo and you've added just the right amount of elements. Everything is gorgeous. :)
Posted by: Keri | February 12, 2014 at 04:41 AM
I adore your bunny bag and cards, Melissa! Very cute w/nice design elements so perfectly put together. :)
Posted by: Gabby | February 12, 2014 at 05:26 AM
Oh my gosh sweet! Love the stitching. Some bunny is going to welcome your creativity into their heart this spring!
Posted by: jan metcalf | February 12, 2014 at 05:30 AM
All these wonders! Warms the heart on this cold winter's day!
Posted by: Nancy Penir | February 12, 2014 at 06:18 AM
Oh my gosh I love your projects today! ( well always). The layers are gorgeous ...
Posted by: Marybeth | February 12, 2014 at 06:24 AM
So cute and sweet!!!
Posted by: Linda in NC | February 12, 2014 at 06:38 AM
Melissa, I love your special touches that you add to your projects!! Your work is SO amazing!!! This is SO SWEET!!
Posted by: Nancy Guse | February 12, 2014 at 06:40 AM
OH MELISSA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your little girl is going to have a FABULOUS EASTER if these are for her!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!! WHAT GORGEOUS WORK!!!!!!!!! Your little Easter Bag is JUST SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!!:) OH, I've GOT TO TRY THIS!!! :) AND your second group of projects looks WONDERFUL TOO!!!!!!!!!!;) SOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!! (I'VE NOTICED that little FAVOR BOX DIE & NOW I "NEEEEEEEEEEEED" IT!!! or should I say " HAVE TO HAVE IT!!!" LOL) ANNNNND, the coordinating card is WONDERFUL!!!! (I saw the Scribbles Circles Stamp too!!!! ) You've HIGHLIGHTED these goodies PERFECTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
Posted by: Becky Green | February 12, 2014 at 07:00 AM
Melissa, what a sweet little collection you made! The cloth bag is wonderful with the heart faced bunny and the touch of the double heart border at the top! The Favor It box and matching card are fabulous! I so love your style, but find it hard for me, as I'm a more basic stamper--wish I could channel some of your ideas into my creating.
Posted by: Sue (suen) | February 12, 2014 at 07:08 AM
So cute! Love the Hippity Hoppity bunny paired up with the Garden Grace flowers - pretty!
Posted by: Cindy H. | February 12, 2014 at 07:08 AM
SO in LOVE with your creations..the bag is so very cute..love bunnies..have two running around in my garden a boy and a girl..have bunnies for 24 years now....these we have now are only three years old...but the other ones mostly became 7 or 10 years old....we also have two hen walking around too..mostly I have two or 3...they have become quite old too ...have hen now for 23 years..so love all these animals...
Posted by: Holly Saveur | February 12, 2014 at 07:53 AM
Upside down heart for the bunny face - very creative.
As are your projects today
Posted by: Deb H | February 12, 2014 at 08:04 AM
Excellent projects - love them all!
Posted by: Sharon | February 12, 2014 at 08:08 AM
I always love all of your projects! These are just beautiful!
Posted by: Kristy Schalk | February 12, 2014 at 08:12 AM
Beautiful projects, Melissa! Love all of the special details you included in each one. So Springy and totally happy!
Posted by: Lisa Petrella | February 12, 2014 at 09:01 AM
Just beautiful Melissa! Love the bunny face with the upside down heart.
Posted by: Elizabeth S. | February 12, 2014 at 10:51 AM
Your bunny bag looks like it LIKES WARM HUGS!
TOOT sweet!
Posted by: A Facebook User | February 12, 2014 at 11:29 AM
What a fun way to use the bunny bag dies. Love your sweet bag with the heart faced bunny. The colors in your card/basket duo are beautiful. Thanks so much.
Posted by: Troy Louise | February 12, 2014 at 12:16 PM
Leaving a comment I could describe every detail of every photo but that would turn out the same comment that I left on your previous post. And there is more that I want to let you know. What I love about your posts during release time is that it always has somethin unique. And I have to say that the little chick on that tag and the favor box made smile and sigh.... Spring is definitely in the air in this post. Soft, bright, sweet, gorgeous. A perfect blend of eveything that I love. It made me think of a new season, new beginning and starting over again. In a wonderful way. Thank you for the beauty you bring with these projects. Love to be here:) Enjoy your day!
Posted by: Stella | February 12, 2014 at 12:47 PM
You are so unique. I love your touches on each of your tags, Using the stamps and dies.
Posted by: Grace | February 12, 2014 at 02:40 PM
Each of your projects are so beautiful! Especially your little basket! Love this release!
Posted by: Michele Clay | February 12, 2014 at 03:16 PM
Your felt bunny is just so wonderful! The sweet softness pushes all my cares away! The gift tote and card are really fabulous, too! Perfect colors and images combined! Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Ruth G | February 12, 2014 at 03:16 PM
So adorable! Each one! Fabulous release!
Posted by: Michele Clay | February 12, 2014 at 03:34 PM
Oh my goodness Melissa that basket is just beautiful. Makes me happy.
Posted by: Suzanne Franz | February 12, 2014 at 03:44 PM