There is so much to love this month at Papertrey Ink. Our first group post focuses on some beautiful new products that are versatile enough to be used for any time of the year, but we're using them to celebrate autumn.
My first card uses the new Branching Out die along with the new Brushed Off stamp set. I die cut my branch from cardboard first and then coated the leaves in a bit of watermark ink. I then added white embossing powder to create a frosty, weathered look. I then die cut a second branch from Sheer Basics Vellum. I added embossing powder to the tips of my leaves again and then layered my branches over my card base.
I used the Brushed Off stamp set and Soft Stone ink down the right side of my card and added Sheer Basics Vellum down the left half of my card. My flower was cut from vintage trim and fabric using the Bloomers dies. My sentiment comes from the Meadow Greens stamp set. I added a few Rainstones to finish...love them :).
My next card uses the Brushed Off stamp set once again, stamping my images vertically in Spring Moss, Fine Linen, and Sweet Blush. I then added a sentiment from the new Scribbled Sentiments stamp set in Spring Moss, Fine Linen, and Autumn Rose.
I then added a few sequins in coordinating colors, directly under the color they coordinate with. I used the new Leaf Silhouettes dies and the older Leaf Prints die to create a layering of autumn leaves.
I used a sentiment from the Pumpkin Patch stamp set, Spring Moss ink, and stamped it on a Double Ended Banner die that I wove through the die cut leaves.
The other designers have lots to share with you today as well. Thanks for your visit!
Melissa
Danielle Flanders
Laurie Willison
Dawn McVey
Amy Sheffer
Heather Nichols
Laura Bassen
Betsy Veldman
Nichole Heady
Ashley Cannon Newell
Omg Melis, I love your card with the branching out die, and the vellum with the glitter over the cardstock. I zoomed in to check out all the fine details, love it! It's so awesome how you have the ability to take a die and use it in a while different way. Gorgeous as always.
Posted by: Lisaerica | August 12, 2015 at 04:43 AM
Beautiful cards, Melis!
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | August 12, 2015 at 04:44 AM
OH in love with your first card..so sweet and soft..
You always amaze me Melissa how you use all the stamps so differently from the others..you always open a new door for me..each time...love your work!
and you!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | August 12, 2015 at 05:28 AM
An audible aaahhh for your first card! Love every little detail, distressing branches and leaves, layering vellum, brushed off strokes of soft color, little water pearls, your bloomer flower, the button and twine, the sentiment!! This is why I got up this morning, great inspiration I am so grateful for!
Posted by: jan metcalf | August 12, 2015 at 05:31 AM
How on earth did you come up with that first card?!! It's breathtaking with all of its gorgeous details. A work of art and a work of love.
Posted by: Diana K | August 12, 2015 at 06:42 AM
I can't recall any card that you have made that I didn't fall in love with. But, your first card, using the new Branching Out die, is just above and beyond. Thanks for sharing your art.
Posted by: Noreen | August 12, 2015 at 06:46 AM
Oh, my!!! Such soft and gorgeous style! Thank you for inspiration and ideas you give, I must remember how you used the vellum pieces in these.
Posted by: Kathy | August 12, 2015 at 07:05 AM
I simply couldn't leave the 1st card, totally smitten! Your work is hypnotic! sigh! The word beautiful just doesn't seem to be enough praise. PS, loved the 2nd card too, subtle beauty that it is, but that 1st one... sigh...
Posted by: Nancy Penir | August 12, 2015 at 07:29 AM
I'm speechless with your first card. Your designs are a sight to behold and I just want to take it all in and never stop looking at it because it is so perfect! I am in awe of your talent.
Posted by: Vicki Smith | August 12, 2015 at 07:45 AM
That first card is sooooo beautiful! How did you get the frosty lThankook? If I embossed with watermark ink it would be solid white instead of the lovely frosted look yours has. Would love to learn how you did it. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!
Posted by: Deborah R | August 12, 2015 at 08:00 AM
Should have proof read! That should be frosty look. not frosty Thankook.
Posted by: Deborah R | August 12, 2015 at 08:03 AM
Great projects! Love the softness of the first card and the way you used the branching out die. Not sure I could manage such a frosted look with watermark ink. I definitely have to give that a try. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Michele W | August 12, 2015 at 08:08 AM
Oh. Wow. Melis, you amaze me!! I love both cards. The second one is so soft - perfect for a dear friend or love!
Posted by: Gina | August 12, 2015 at 09:03 AM
Drop-dead gorgeous card with your frosted leaves, Melissa! You always know just how many elements work well together and shazam...you've got a work of art. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Kathy Mc | August 12, 2015 at 09:29 AM
WOW!! Both these cards are STUNNING!! I love how you created such a soft look.
Posted by: Nora | August 12, 2015 at 09:31 AM
You are such a versatile, amazing designed, Melissa! I adore your projects, especially the double layered leaves on your first card! Thanks for all the inspiration!
Posted by: Greta H | August 12, 2015 at 09:43 AM
I think your first card is the prettiest I've seen so far from this release. The white embossing is just gorgeous. The velum layer and flower makes it just so, so pretty.
Posted by: Pat Ladd | August 12, 2015 at 10:20 AM
Hi Melissa,
Getting mesmerized once again by your work, ethereal, whimsical and OH so GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!
Cariños,
María Alba
Posted by: María Alba Negrón | August 12, 2015 at 11:20 AM
Melissa you are such an incredible artist! You create such beauty it just makes my heart happy! Both of these cards are so lovely! The combination of textures on the first card is stunning and I love how you used the brushed off stamps vertically from the top in those soft tones! So much loveliness! Beautiful images to start my day!!!
Posted by: Jill Norwood | August 12, 2015 at 11:30 AM
Wow! Gorgeous, stunning, amazing, etc., etc.
Posted by: Brithzi Sandy | August 12, 2015 at 03:35 PM
I couldn't take my eyes off the drop-dead gorgeous first card's leaves! WOW! Your artistic eye took the leaves a whole new direction and I LOVE it! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Dee Nussbaum | August 12, 2015 at 05:17 PM
Beautiful designs. Love the way you treated the leaves in the first card.
Posted by: Kathy Krug | August 12, 2015 at 06:52 PM
Oh so lovely - ooh aah!
Posted by: Leslie Scholes | August 12, 2015 at 07:12 PM
Just love how the embossed leaves came out. Absolutely stunning.
Posted by: Shannon | August 12, 2015 at 08:20 PM
When I saw your first card come up on my email I gasped out loud, this is one of the most beautiful cards I've ever seen, it really is more than a card, it is a masterpiece. I also adore your second card too, you truly are gifted and highly talented.
Posted by: Rachel Jolley | August 13, 2015 at 01:35 AM