introducing book club...

Morning :).  Welcome back to another fun Papertrey Ink group post.  Today's post is all about books with the new Book Club stamp set showcased along with the bookmark dies.  Let's get started.  I created an anniversary card for my first project using the quote from Little Women...one of my favorite books and most definitely an occasion I enjoy creating for.

Along with this sentiment from the Book Club stamp set I pulled out an older set, First Fruits and embossed my images on a die cut vellum tag, cut using the Tag Sale #1 die.

I embossed my image in 3 different colors, white, gold, and silver and love how elegant and classic it turned out.  Perfect for such a lovely occasion.

My bookmark uses one of three new bookmark dies available this month.  I love, love, love them all, but my heart sure does think this one is pretty sweet looking.

I die cut my bookmark from two different patterns and pieced them together and added a glittered scalloped border using the Be Happy die.  The top of my tag is embellished with a felt and vintage lace flower die cut using the Be Happy die as well and then embellished with a Melon Berry button.

I used this sentiment from Book Club with my little girl in mind as she is such a bookworm, and I love to encourage her to view the world and all of its beauty as a gift, just as this quote says.  I then finished it off with "choose joy" from Book Club as well.  Something I hope she always chooses.  These tiny sentiments fit perfectly inside the A Few Pointers die.

Moving on to a Christmas tag created using this same bookmark die, the Basic Bookmark 3 die, to show how perfect these are as tags not just bookmarks.  I'll be getting so much use out of these as I love to make tags.

My tag consists of several strips of patterned paper and is embellished at the top with die cut snowflakes cut from vellum and glittered paper using the Stitched Snowflake and the Snowflake Medley dies.  I used the Holly Jolly dies for my Vintage Cream felt holly leaves.

At the bottom of my tag I stamped a flourish using the Autumn Adornments stamp set and then added my sentiment using the new Keep it Simple:  Christmas stamp set.  I think it's so much fun to give away pretty packages at Christmas or for any occasion, and the tag can add so much personality and character to a simple glassine or organza bag...even a basic kraft bag.

And lastly, I have used the new Stitched Bookmark die here and combined it with vellum, patterned paper, and sequins to create a bookmark full of confetti.

Before stitching my layers together, I used the No Strings Attached stamp set and embossed my image near the upper corner.  I added a stamped tag which uses images from the Lovely Layers stamp set.

Across the bottom, once again I used the Be Happy die and some glitter tape.  I tied a junk bow at the top using scraps of ribbon and trim, and in just a few minutes, this special little treat was complete.  I would love to try more of these in different colors.

All of the other Papertrey Ink designers are using the new Book Club stamp set along with showing you other new Basic Bookmark dies.  I can't wait to see what they've created:

• Laurie Wilson
• Danielle Flanders
• Dawn McVey
• Erin Lincoln
• Heather Nichols
• Laura Bassen
• Betsy Veldman
• Nichole Heady
• Maile Belles
• Ashley Cannon Newell

Enjoy your Sunday.

Melissa

Comments

[Holly Saveur]

So gorgeous all!

[Jill norwood]

Oh to cozy up with a good read and a bookmark as lovely as these! Absolutely charming! And love the idea of Christmas tags made with these sweet dies too! Yours is so pretty! :)

[jan metcalf]

Pretty little packages! You make them delightful! So love all the attention to details Melis!

[Becky Green]

WOW!!!! ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS MELISSA! :D I JUST purchased the Tag #1 recently & didn't purchase the bookmark die they had because it was so narrow! I am SO HAPPY they have come out with bookmarks that are WIDER!!!!!!!!!!!! :D GORGEOUS! GORGEOUS! GORGEOUS WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[Tanja S.]

Stunning work as always. love that little shakeable bookmark!

[Noreen]

These are absolutely beautiful. I so enjoy your art. Thank you.

[Jamie Vanskiver]

I love everything! My fav is the bookmark filled with confetti! Too cute!

[Cindy T]

These are absolutely beautiful!

[BeverlyBL]

Goodness me. These are such works of art. Love the vellum confetti bookmark. So fun! Thanks a bunch.

[Sue (suen)]

Melissa, your card and bookmark are really wonderful, with your special touches! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your Christmas tag and that very special confetti filled bookmark! These bookmark dies are really neat and you showcased them beautifully!

[Sue]

Your projects are stunning. I just don't know how you continue to come up with such beautiful ideas. I am grateful that you share with us so we can create beautiful keepsakes as well. Beautiful!!

[janet wilson]

*Gasp*! I'm at a loss for anything original to say, Melissa - your projects are simply stunning :-)

[Lisa]

I couldn't wait to see what you did with the bookmark dies Melissa!! And you did NOT disappoint...beautiful projects today ~ thank you!

[Nancy Penir]

Who could read a book with these gems tucked inside???
I just want caress each one! Picking is too hard, but the shaker? Delicious!

[Grace]

Wonderful and amazing bookmark. They are all beautiful and such amazing details.

[Sandy M]

I love your confetti bookmark. One idea I will have to try. Your anniversary card is gorgeous with a capital G. So elegant.

[Kathie B]

Beautiful projects yet again today! What a great anniversary card...a unique approach and yet so totally appropriate. Thanks for the inspiration...

[Kathy Krug]

Love all the elegant bookmarks. The idea for the shaker bookmark is fabulous. Your so called junk bow is a beautiful embellishment.

[Cindy H.]

OMGoodness, Melis, what gorgeous creations! They're so elegant, I love them all!

[Laura Norris]

All of your projects are so lovely! I love the idea of the bookmarks, and that you can use them for tags is just an added bonus! Thanks for showing us some great examples!

[Patty O'Malley]

Oh my, Melis! How I love these projects! I need to get my hands on these bookmark dies. What you've made is so beautiful! One question, how to you tie your lace and ribbon together?

[Kristy Schalk]

I always love to see your projects!! You never disappoint!! Beautiful!!

[Ruth M]

A Confetti shaker bookmark, how cool is that-I would have never thought of that-TFI!

[Deborah Rikard]

Melissa, I was admiring your bows and you called them a "junk" bow. I thing they are beautiful and can you tell us how to make them? Thank you for sharing all your lovely ideas with us.

[Betty Nevile]

WOW! Super gorgeous projects! Great work!