Hello Sunshines! It's day 1 of the July Papertrey Ink new releases and today I have the pleasure of sharing with you the new Birthday Classics: August stamp set. I have so enjoyed Dawn's Birthday Classic series and love being able to pull out a set for appropriate months and customize special birthday cards.
This first card uses the large image from this stamp set and I have stamped it on aqua vellum using watermark ink and then heat embossed it using white embossing powder. It is framed in using the Monthly Moments: Instant Photo 2 die with Background Basics: Wrought Iron stamped across the bottom in Spring Moss ink. I accented a portion of the image by stamping it on a strip of Vintage Cream using Melon Berry ink, and then attached it to a Double Ended Banner die in order to add a little interest and make the sentiment pop a bit. A bow tied from White Silk ribbon was added to bring in a feminine touch and finish the card off.
At the bottom I've used more images from the Birthday Classics: August stamp set and stamped them using Aqua Mist and Melon Berry ink.
I pulled out my Gelatos for this next card, embossing the image using white embossing powder and then adding color from Gelatos and a bit of water to make the sentiment show through. I love the soft, dreamy effect.
I added coordinating sequins and tiny stars left over from the Super Star Border die cut from Sweet Blush cardstock.
Across the bottom I added my Super Star Border and also a stamped sentiment using the new Banner Sentiments stamp set and Double Ended Banners die.
I had lots of fun mixing in a butterfly die from the Life Is Beautiful die collection on this card. I cut the butterfly in half and adhered each half under a Tag Sale #1 stamped using the Birthday Classics: August stamp set and Simply Chartreuse ink. I used the small flower from this stamp set and stamped the background of the tag using Sweet Blush ink.
At the bottom corner of my tag I added Vintage Cream felt flowers and Limeade Ice felt leaves cut using the new Note Niblets die collection. The centers of my flowers are embellished using Berry Sorbet and Summer Sunrise buttons.
I used Melon Berry Polka Dot paper along with paper from the Road Trip paper pad.
Lastly, this card uses other phrases from the Birthday Classics: August stamp set. I stamped "August" onto a Tremendous Tag cut from Vintage Cream cardstock and then swiped on some pale color using my waterbrush and Getlatos once again...kinda hooked on my Gelatos, which are a new-to-me find :).
The Tremendous Tag is nestled in the center of a new Tag Sale...which you'll learn more about soon :).
Across the bottom, I added my sentiment using Melon Berry ink.
If you haven't yet treated yourself to one or two of the mini stamp sets in the Birthday Classic series, I think you deserve to...cards for special people come together so quickly and add such a personal touch.
Thanks for visiting! Be sure to visit the blogs listed below to see even more new release items.
Melis
Love the butterfly card!!
Posted by: jan metcalf | July 10, 2014 at 04:28 AM
I am always in awe of how you pair sets together...wonderful cards Melis!
Posted by: Holly T | July 10, 2014 at 04:33 AM
I love how you can incorporate all the PTI sets in your beautiful, shabby-chic style! These are all so wonderful, makes me wish I had an August birthday! :)
Posted by: Gina | July 10, 2014 at 04:53 AM
Makes me wish that I had an August birthday! I love the use of the gelatoes....makes me think I need to play with this new medium. Thank you!
Posted by: Kathie B | July 10, 2014 at 05:02 AM
Oh so beautiful cards, you always have that special touch with the PTI stamps! I agree with the other comments, wish I had an August Birthday!
Posted by: Tami | July 10, 2014 at 05:55 AM
Fabulous, Melissa - love the soft washes of colour and how you collate all the elements together :)
Posted by: janet wilson | July 10, 2014 at 06:08 AM
Melis your ability to create such soft cards always amaze me. I would love to open my mail box and find one of your cards.
Posted by: Mary Anne Perlmutter | July 10, 2014 at 06:10 AM
Beautiful cards, Melis! I'm an August baby, so I really love these sentiments. Love that tag with the heart cutout, too.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | July 10, 2014 at 06:12 AM
I agree with all the wonderful comments already made. Your cards touch my heart. Love how you've combined the new stamps with tags and the butterfly. Yummy cards all around!
Posted by: Carolyn Stoenner | July 10, 2014 at 06:32 AM
Did you say a new tag sale? Christmas in July! Can't wait! All beauties today, Melissa, love the gelato gems, and split butterfly die!
Posted by: Nancy Penir | July 10, 2014 at 06:35 AM
You are so creative, always using different sets together!
Posted by: Colleen | July 10, 2014 at 07:16 AM
Totally dreamy cards! Sigh.
Posted by: Diana K | July 10, 2014 at 07:34 AM
You have such a wonderful, special look to all your cards and all the supplies you've used, you have brought them to the spotlight.
Posted by: Parker O | July 10, 2014 at 07:41 AM
You really ROCKED the August Birthday Classics, Melissa!! Love all of these beautiful samples!!
Posted by: Diane | July 10, 2014 at 08:18 AM
Gorgeous! You are so talented!
Posted by: susan h. | July 10, 2014 at 10:57 AM
Really love your cards! So amazing!
Posted by: Petti | July 10, 2014 at 11:30 AM
Oh so pretty! Love all of them, especially the pretty white embossing on the light blue vellum. Thanks so much.
Posted by: Troy Louise | July 10, 2014 at 12:01 PM
Beautiful cards. using the butterfly as a background for the sentiment is so striking.
Posted by: Kathy Krug | July 10, 2014 at 01:10 PM
Loved the cards. Such details on all the cards.
Posted by: Grace | July 10, 2014 at 03:14 PM
LOVE your cards, all so very different, and the color combos are fabulous!
Posted by: Melissa Friedrich | July 10, 2014 at 03:35 PM
Wishing I knew a bunch of birthday friends for August p but I have none. STILL need the stamp though. Hahah!
Posted by: Carol Ann Ater | July 10, 2014 at 06:03 PM
Each and every card is extra special Melissa!! i am smitten with your sweet butterfly card!
Posted by: LIsa | July 10, 2014 at 07:54 PM
I loved the colors on the first card -- all my favorites in a nicely layered card. What more can you ask for? Thanks for the inspiration and ideas.
Posted by: Denise Gutshall | July 10, 2014 at 08:51 PM
Wonderful cards, Melissa! LOVE the designs, colors, stamping, coloring, papers. Just great! :)
Posted by: Gabby | July 11, 2014 at 12:16 AM
Beautiful cards!
Posted by: Celeste Goff | July 11, 2014 at 03:29 AM