papertrey ink december...

Today's post wraps up all of the fun new sets available at Papertrey Ink.  They'll go on sale at 10PM EST HERE.

My first card uses the new Give Me a Hand stamp set combined with Big Hugs and the Envelope Zipper Die.  

Inside I stamped my sentiment using the new Keep it Simple:  Valentine stamp set.

The Love Notes stamp set is next and is used as my focal point here, stamped on vellum and heat embossed using Zing Blush and gold embossing powder.  

I then stamped the second part of my sentiment on a die cut Double Ended Banner and embossed it in white.  My flower was created using vintage trims and the Hello There heart die.

This card uses the Cover Plate:  In the Woods die along with the Birthday Classics:  January stamp set.

I embossed my sentiment on vellum once again, layered the cover plate over the tope, and added sequins behind to resemble falling snow.

A couple of Fancy Flakes were added and finished it all off.

Now onto a couple of projects for the boys, this first card uses the new Little Human stamp set and dies.

I love the sentiments in this set and the darling little robot.  And, yep, I found my brads :)!  Haven't seen those things in forever.

The Block Party set is next and I used a few of the shapes to build a tiny sailboat, perfect to welcome the new baby.

I created a background on my tag using the new Type Strips II stamp set, and then added images from the new Drips & Dribbles stamp set to create a worn look....love this fun addition.

I stamped my die cut Tiny Tag with a sentiment from Block Party and added stamping at the bottom of my card using the new Keep it Simple:  You're Invited stamp set.

It's been a fun month and I hope you've found yourself a few must haves in the mix shown the last few days.  If you still need convincing, be sure to stop by and visit the other designers to see what they've created for you:

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

Comments

[jan metcalf]

You just don't know how much I look forward to visiting your site! Love all the details on your cards and projects. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[Grace]

Loved all the cards. They are awesome. Looked like you had so much fun making them. The robot card looks so alive

[Becky Green]

WOW!!!!!!!!! WHAT A COLLECTION OF CARDS!!! :D LOOOOVE THEM ALL!!! I DO LOVE the Valentines....they ALWAYS GET ME! LOL AND that little boat, is SO CUTE! LOVE the Drips & Dribbles stamp on that one! LOL ;)

[Diana K]

You had me with the first card. So perfectly classic Valentine, but better. And your robot card is only the sweetest one of them all.

[Sandy B]

I have been a fan of yours for a long time. I have a request... Please tell the other Papertrey designers that are not on Bloglovin to get on in! I love seeing all my favorite people in one place! Thank you for your wonderful work and beautiful attitude!

[Bev]

Beautiful cards, Melissa. I love the little robot and so would my little grandson - his eyes would pop! As always, I enjoy perusing your cards for all the wonderful details you add.

[Patty O'Malley]

Pretty cards, Melis. I LOVE the winter birthday one!