You are in for a sweet treat today! The Papertrey Ink team is introducing another new stamp set and coordinating die collection called Big Hugs, and having just used these myself, I am hooked. I can see myself using these for so many occasions and for many different reasons.
It seems hard at times to know just the right thing to say when someone you know and love needs a little extra love, but hugs seem to be the perfect medicine. My first card uses the Big Hugs die as my focal point, with stamping from the Big Hugs set used to complete my sentiment. I used Berry Sorbet cardstock for my die and attached it to a die cut Limitless Layers: Heart Stitches die and 2 1/4" Hearts die.
I added the remainder of my sentiment at the bottom of my card using Simply Chartreuse ink and Berry Sorbet for the hearts...love these :). The stitching is from the Sew Simple Borders stamp set.
I created a vellum pocket filled with die cut hearts to go along with the sentiment. The pocket uses the Monthly Moments: Journal Card 1 Pocket die. I love how it looks filled with a few sequins and colorful hearts. The flowers used to embellish use the Hello There die. Vintage Cream twill is my ribbon of choice on this little number.
My next card uses just the Big Hugs stamp set without the use of the die collection. I stamped my sentiment on a die cut Notched Hearts Banner using Spring Moss, Aqua Mist, Berry Sorbet, and Simply Chartreuse.
I used one of Betsy's cute new houses from the Tinsel & Tags House Additions stamp set to compliment the sentiment of my card.
I embellished with a bit of Stickles glitter, Berry Sorbet Swiss Dot Satin, and a Berry Sorbet heart cut from the Love Lives Here die. My metal clip at the top is from Freckled Fawn.
Such a super sweet and playful line-up of products. Hope you enjoyed your visit. Be sure to stop and see what the other girls have created too:
Sweet, pretty cards, Melis!
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | December 13, 2014 at 06:00 AM
Such a lovely heart, full of hugs, card!
Posted by: jan metcalf | December 13, 2014 at 06:00 AM
Your cards would be like medicine to someone who really needed a hug. Pure Melissa.
Posted by: Diana K | December 13, 2014 at 06:33 AM
As always your cards are such a huge inspiration. You always capture the spirit of PTI's stamps and dies so perfectly. This is by far, my favorite die so far this collection and I can't wait to get my hands on them. Love it!
Hugs 😉
Posted by: Heidi Gonzales | December 13, 2014 at 06:40 AM
BEAUTIFUL MELISSA! I am thinking Valentines here too. LOOOOVE what I've seen of this stamp & die set! :D LOVE how you took your banner through the "H" in hugs too! :D SUPER WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Becky Green | December 13, 2014 at 07:12 AM
Beautiful, Melissa - just love your extraordinary way of putting different elements together :-)
Posted by: Janet Wilson | December 13, 2014 at 07:15 AM
So very pretty!! I just love your cards - the layering, the colors...fabulous! Thanks for all the inspiration!
Posted by: TamiB | December 13, 2014 at 09:06 AM
So sweet and gorgeous!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | December 13, 2014 at 09:06 AM
Always, always as usual... B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L...Melissa
Posted by: Mary Lou Kemp | December 13, 2014 at 10:34 AM
Beautiful. Love the papers and the use of the vellum.
Posted by: Kathy Krug | December 13, 2014 at 11:21 AM
Oh Melissa!!! Love these sweet cards full of hugs!!! Love the vellum pocket and the sweet little house!!! Gorgeous inspiration my dear!!!
Posted by: Jill Norwood | December 13, 2014 at 11:28 AM
So Lovely.....as always. May I ask where the floral background paper is from? Thank you
Posted by: Sylvia | December 13, 2014 at 11:37 AM
This stamp set and dies are just made for your unique detailed cards. Love the cards and all your ideas
Posted by: Grace | December 13, 2014 at 06:38 PM
Gorgeous cards Melissa!
Posted by: Celeste Goff | December 14, 2014 at 05:16 AM
Such a pretty card.
Posted by: Carolyn | December 14, 2014 at 10:52 AM