papertrey ink july...

Hello You!  I'm back yet again with more Papertrey Ink July release projects.  Let's get right to it, shall we?  My first card uses the new Big Ticket Additions stamp set and let me warn you...it's addicting.  I have used it over and over again and love it so much, a definite favorite.

If you haven't noticed yet, I have a fetish for my Gelatos of late, so hang in there, many of my cards use them, including this card.  I swiped soft color across my ticket, attached a new Wet Paint Cuts II die, and layered these over the new Tag Sale #11 die.

 I used the Wet Paint Alphabet stamp set across the bottom of my card to create a sweet, soft background.

For my next card, I used the new Botanical Blocks II stamp set and added color to my stamped flower using Gelatos once again.  I wanted to create a collage look, so after adding color, I stamped a background using Fine Linen ink and the Background Basics:  Postmarks set.  

I then stamped my sentiment on aqua vellum using the new Keep it Simple:  Thinking of You stamp set and white embossing powder.  I then framed everything using the new Tag Sale #11 die.

Across the bottom, I added to my sentiment and attached banners cut using patterned paper and the Sketched Shapes dies.

Ok, confession time...not sure I really love this next card.  I love the stamp set, but am not crazy about a technique I tried, and didn't quite have time to trash it and try again and still have light to photograph it.  So, be gentle :).

The new Phrase Play #6 stamp set and die is used here and it's so cute.  I think it may be my most favorite Phrase Play yet.  I added color to the negative spaces of my die using Gelatos, and used the new Note Niblets set in the background to add some florals.

I used layered butterflies cut using patterned paper and the Beautiful Butterflies dies and dressed up the middle with Melon Berry Note Niblets dies, and White Silk ribbon.  So, for you curious souls who want to know what NOT to do, I will tell you what I wouldn't do next time around on this card.  I was playing around with my white Gelato and lightly smeared it across my Kraft and am not sure I love it used that way.  I'll keep playing around and experimenting with it though.

My next couple of cards are a bit more masculine in nature and were so much fun to create.  This first card uses the new Monthly Moments:  Travel Plans stamp set along with the Big Ticket Additions set.

I used cork on both cards along with the new Wet Paint Cuts II dies...cork is crazy fun, isn't it?

This card uses the new Get Lost stamp set along with Big Ticket Additions, and Monthly Moments:  July and Travel Plans.

See, I told you I love Big Ticket Additions.  Once you start, you just can't stop :).  The paper used on this is from the Monthly Moments:  July Journal Card Pad.  

So, that's it for another fun Papertrey Ink release.  All of the fun embellishments used, wood chips, stars, washi, resin flower, are from Freckled Fawn.

Be sure to visit these other designer's blog for more ideas using these new sets.

• Nichole Heady
• Betsy Veldman
• Danielle Flanders
• Dawn McVey
• Erin Lincoln
• Heather Nichols
• Laura Bassen
• Laurie Willison
• Maile Belles

Thanks for visiting!

Melis

Hello You Card

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Wet Paint Alphabet and Big Ticket additions
Ink:
Sweet Blush
Tools:
Tag Sale #11, Wet Paint Cuts II, and Big Ticket dies
Accents:
Aqua Mist button

With Sympathy Card

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Botanical Blocks II, Keep it Simple: Thinking of You
Ink:
Fine Linen
Tools:
Tag Sale #11, Sketched Shapes, and Scribbled Circles
Cardstock:
Sweet Blush and White
Accents:
Sweet Blush button

Sending You Lots of Love Card

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Phrase Play #6, Note Niblets
Cardstock:
Kraft, White, and Spring Moss Bitty Dot
Tools:
Beautiful Butterflies, Phrase Play #6, Note Niblets, and Double Ended Banners die
Accents:
White Silk, Sweet Blush button, Melon Berry felt

Today...Card

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Monthly Moments: Travel Plans, Big Ticket Additions
Ink:
Spring Rain, Fine Linen, Smokey Shadow
Cardstock:
Vintage Cream and Kraft
Tools:
Monthly Moments: Journal Card 1, Wet Paint Cuts II, Big Tickets
Accents:
Pure Poppy felt

Enjoy the Trip...Card

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Get Lost, Monthly Moments: July, and Monthly Moments: Travel Plans
Ink:
Spring Rain, Enchanted Evening, Fine Linen
Cardstock and Paper:
Monthly Moments: July Journal Card Pad, Kraft, Vintage Cream
Tools:
Monthly Moments: March, Wet Paint Cuts II, Big Ticket
Accents:
Pure Poppy Felt

Comments

[Patty O'Malley]

All your cards are pretty, Melis, but I love the one you didn't care for. It brings back a bit of that shabby style you do so well. I love the shabby look and hope you will be doing more projects in that style again.

[Becky Green]

Melissa! ALL of your cards are FABULOUS!! INCLUDING the one you aren't too sure of! I LOVE how it came out! It has a "chalk board" look about it with the white gelato! LOOKS GREAT TO ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D SERIOUSLY, including that card in the mix, DON'T make me choose just one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D HAVE A SUPER DAY!!!!!!!!!:D

[Jill norwood]

Melissa what a fantastic post full of BEAUTY!! I love the shabby feel to the card with the white gelato! I know what you mean about a card not turning out the way you maybe originally pictured it in your head but this is still a winner in my book! Shabby and sweet! I always LOVE your posts!

[jan metcalf]

Sending you lots of love back! That is my favorite card design today!!

[Grace]

I don't know what to say. Your cards are amazing, gorgeous and beautiful. You eye for detail is amazing.

[christal mclean]

I love both of the ticket stamps and die collections and anxious to add to my own collection and also have great inspiration examples to choose from. Your cards are so delightful and so much thought put into them that it is hard to imagine any that are not what you expected but it nice to see the "human" touches as well. We all have those cards and there are moments whether we share or toss. Thank you today, for sharing!

[Roxanne]

I love the card you weren't sure about! I think that the gelato technique gave it an aged and soft feel. I'm so glad you stayed with it and posted it! Lovely work as always my friend. You are amazing!

[Laura]

Beautiful! All of them!!

[Nancy Penir]

Always a love affair with EVERYTHING you do! Where to begin...
well, pastel pretties to bold primaries, over the top fun! (as usual!)

[Troy Louise]

Love all of your cards. I agree with some of the other comments that the card you're not sure about looks a bit chalkboard like. It is definitely much nicer than a few attempts I have tried with the gelatos. I'm having a bit of a time with them, but see that you had lovely results with some of your other cards. Also, I adore your "Nevada" die cut card! Must get that die. Hugs.

[Karen Schroeder]

Gorgeous cards!!! Fantastic new release! Thanks for the inspiration!

[Stella]

I've tried to pick a favorite card but that did not work out. I love them all :)

[Celeste Goff]

I don't know what you're talking about Melissa. I liked the kraft with the white gelatto smeared across it. It's kind of a mix between chalkboard and wood grain.

[Marybeth]

Simply lovely projects! Love all your layers!

[Gabby]

Nice variety of terrific cards in today's post! I was particularly taken by the pastel sympathy card. It is beautiful. I've never seen one done in pastels but it seems particularly soft and uplifting. I quite liked the r/w/b "enjoy the trip" card, as well. Great design. :)