Welcome back! My cards today were prepared for Papertrey Ink's second group post showcasing three new stamp sets and coordinating dies which are all about travel and going somewhere special.
I couldn't wait to make a Christmas card using the new Pack Your Bags stamp set. This set consists of luggage images that can be stacked or stand alone along with darling sentiments suitable for many occasions. I combined the Over the River sentiment from this set with a couple of older holiday sets including, Holly Jolly and Year of Flowers: Poinsettias stamp sets. Around the edges of my Monthly Moments: Journal Card 1, I used an image from another new stamp set, the Monthly Moments: Travel Plans set.
My next card uses the new These United States stamp set and coordinating dies along with the new Tag Sale #11 dies.
I can't tell you how much fun this stamp set is...totally a new concept for my shabby self...but I loved using it and adding in patterns and such to make it my own. Of course, it was fun to make my beloved Nevada center stage.
You'll love the sentiments in this set...truly unique and heartfelt for so many occasions.
Lastly, one more card using the Pack Your Bags stamp set, this one girl-ified and pink. Perfect maybe for friends or mother/daughter.
I centered my small suitcase/overnight bag on a stamped Fillable Frames #10 stamp and die and added in florals using images from the new Note Niblets stamp set.
So, are you looking forward to creating with these new stamps and dies? You'll have a blast...promise.
Thanks for visiting.
Melis
You take the ordinary to extraordinary!
Posted by: jan metcalf | July 13, 2014 at 05:30 AM
Melissa, I love all your cards - from the Christmas card, to the states, and to the soft and elegant suitcase. You've given me some ideas for my holiday cards.
Posted by: June K | July 13, 2014 at 05:54 AM
You ALWAYS AMAZE me Melissa with your creativity!!! I just keep telling myself, "You've GOT TO try that!" ;)LOOOOOOVE ALL OF THESE CREATIONS!!!!!!!!!:D (I AM going to try...!!!)
Posted by: Becky Green | July 13, 2014 at 06:02 AM
Wow, Melissa - just love visiting. YOur cards are nothing short of amazing and so unique :)
Posted by: janet wilson | July 13, 2014 at 06:08 AM
Going into your blog is like opening a gift and you can't wait to find out what is inside. I love your mind, creativity and stories to match your cards and scraps. I love the first card the best as the little red suitcase looks like it is smiling. I checked the other PTI posts from the team and I'll be darned, the suitcase is a "smily" one. Thanks for the fun and your kindly ways.
Posted by: christal mclean | July 13, 2014 at 06:09 AM
There is nothing that I can say that has not already been said. Your work is just so beautiful and I agree completely with the previous posts.
Posted by: Sue | July 13, 2014 at 07:39 AM
The things you touch go Victorian. Great look using these June release sets.
Posted by: Parker O | July 13, 2014 at 08:06 AM
Oh my!! I love each and every one of these creations!! I love how you used this set from a Christmas card to that beautiful pink flower card. Fabulous design.
Posted by: Nora | July 13, 2014 at 08:11 AM
Adorable cards, Melis!
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | July 13, 2014 at 09:52 AM
Melissa I love the way you combine elements and stamp sets on your Carson's! These are all so very lovely and special! :)
Posted by: Jill norwood | July 13, 2014 at 10:21 AM
such sweet cards!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | July 13, 2014 at 10:52 AM
Just love your ideas. Such wonderful cards. You are amazing
Posted by: Grace | July 13, 2014 at 12:12 PM
Always look forward to seeing your cards Melissa. I loved the Christmas themed card...not that many months away really but I have to say that your girly-girl card made my heart go pitter patter.....so so feminine.
Posted by: Mary Lou Kemp | July 13, 2014 at 12:42 PM
Three great cards! I especially like the first because I would have never thought of using the suitcases on a Christmas card. It's just so vert clever and creative! Thanks for the inspiration...
Posted by: Kathie B | July 13, 2014 at 01:25 PM
Yep, I can already tell I'm gonna LOVE the New Stuff!! =) Your projects are ALWAYS SO CLEVER!! These are no exception and I LOVE ALL of the different spins!! Just SO FUN!! I hope your having a BLAST on your Family Vacation in Yellow Stone and I can't wait to see more of your release projects!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett =) | July 13, 2014 at 04:02 PM
i looked at this post this morning and I had to come back tonite to post and say how much i loved these cards. Love the color palette of each card and just how you put things together. thanks so much!
Posted by: Tracy | July 13, 2014 at 08:36 PM
I like all three of your fab, fun, creative cards, Melissa! Great colors and design on your Christmas card. Love the "home" w/the map and the sweet pink suitcase card is adorable. :)
Posted by: Gabby | July 14, 2014 at 12:05 AM
What a gorgeous trio of cards! I love, love, love the second card especially and how you made your home state the focal image...so cool!
Posted by: Celeste Goff | July 14, 2014 at 03:17 AM
These are beautiful cards!!! I especially love the Christmas one. Those are my favorite colors. You always inspire with such beautiful creations!!!
Posted by: kim b | July 14, 2014 at 09:10 AM