Welcome to the first Papertrey Ink group post for October! It's a fun one, so settle in for more Christmas magic. We've been asked to created with the new Holiday Pin-Ups Kit and Petite Places: Holiday set. All of these new products will be available on October 15th @10PM EST at Papertrey Ink.
I put together a fun gift using the Holiday Pin-Ups kit combined with the Pillow Box die. Each came together so quickly using the pre-printed tags and images from the kit. I used the new Vintage Jadeite + White Basics, Pure Poppy + White Basics, and Aqua Mist Bitty Dot paper to cut each of my pillow boxes from. After assembling them, I used sheer ribbon, a jingle bell, plus twine and tags from the kit, and that was that!
I then used the pre-printed snowman, mittens, and clothespin from the kit to create a sweet little embellishment for my wooden crate that holds the pillow boxes. This could very easily be used as a magnet too, with just a simple magnetic strip placed on the back.
I embellished my clothespin with a Stitched Snowflake and Holly Jolly dies. I then added die-cut hearts, cut from the pre-printed paper included in the kit.
Just a few little touches to make your gift even more unique and special, using the darling Holiday Pin-Ups Kit.
I have used the oh, so sweet Petite Places: Holiday Lane stamp set and dies to create a Christmas tag. I began with the new Tag Sale: Quilted die which created my tag base. I used a bit of paper from the Holiday Plaid pad across the top to bring in just a bit of pattern.
I then used the new Enclosed: Wreath die and stamps, stamping in Aqua Mist and Sweet Blush. I knew one of these tiny houses would look darling nestled in the wreath.
I pieced a lot of my house together, using patterned paper for my windows and doors, and stamping the rest. I used the Holly Jolly dies again with the Vintage Jadeite + White Basics to create a few holly leaves for my wreath, embellishing with red adhesive pearls. I then used a sentiment from the Petite Places: Holiday Lane stamp set, and stamped it on a die cut tag (from the kit), and attached it at the top of my tag.
Such sweet new products for the holidays! Be sure to stop in and visit the other designers to see what they've created using these new products as well:
Great projects! Love the way you attached the snowman to the snowflake and the little hearts are a perfect touch. And you were right about the tiny houses fitting perfectly into the enclosed wreath. Beautiful tag. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Michele W | October 12, 2015 at 06:24 AM
Melissa these are such sweet projects! I love the pillow boxes from these fun new papers and the sweetly decorated container! And I love how you tucked the tiny house in the wreath! Super sweet my dear!
Posted by: Jill Norwood | October 12, 2015 at 06:40 AM
The pillow boxes! The pink gingerbread house tag! My teeth are aching this morning from all my hopping around. And Nicole saved the best for last :)
Posted by: Diana K | October 12, 2015 at 07:01 AM
Love the colors on your snowman clothespin and how you tucked the house in your sweet wreath!!
Posted by: jan metcalf | October 12, 2015 at 07:06 AM
The best time of the year is always better with a visit to Lilybean! Jolly goodness with Melissa! Those adorable pillow boxes... LOVE!!!
All your projects are wonderful today!
Posted by: Nancy Penir | October 12, 2015 at 07:07 AM
These are awesome, Melissa :)
Posted by: Diane | October 12, 2015 at 07:10 AM
OHHHH! Your Holiday Lane tag is simply divine. I will be copying for sure. Thanks for this great inspiration.
Posted by: Mary W | October 12, 2015 at 07:20 AM
Oh Melissa your projects are SO beautiful! I love the way you combined the wreath, the quilted tag die and the Petite Places gingerbread house! Brilliant!!
Posted by: Kay Miller | October 12, 2015 at 07:20 AM
Love! I love the color combinations you use and I know I always mention the details you add! So whimsically cute!!
Posted by: Kristy Schalk | October 12, 2015 at 08:33 AM
Oh my! I love the white crate in which you placed your goodies. What a great presentation with the sweet snowflake trim. The pillow box packages are perfect. The tag is gorgeous - signature Melissa!
Posted by: Bev | October 12, 2015 at 09:27 AM
Fabulous and fun ideas. Love the cloths pin snowman on the snowflake.
Posted by: Kathy Krug | October 12, 2015 at 10:55 AM
Hi Melissa,
I could not wait today to see Nichole's blog because somehow I knew that you were going to have a WONDROUS creation for us, and I was not mistaken!
This package of goodies that you have created is TOTALLY AWESOME! And I am Soooooo grateful to have you in my life, as a source of inspiration and happiness and mellowness and at the same time grounded and generosity of spirit and creativity! For that and much more Thanks Sweetie,you make me a better person!..............Now if only I could win the Power Ball I would be a rich Kitty! Just thinking about all the PTI goodness that I will be able to buy makes my heart warm and giddy!
Cariños,
María Alba
Posted by: María Alba Negrón | October 12, 2015 at 02:59 PM
What a pretty set, Melis! I especially love the sweet little house on the card.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | October 12, 2015 at 03:22 PM
Fantastic! Sweet and gorgeous! Wonderful release!
Posted by: Brithzi Sandy | October 12, 2015 at 04:45 PM
Bravo c'est superbe. J'adooooore. Beaucoup de travail et de précision . Bisous. Cécile.
Posted by: Cécile | October 12, 2015 at 09:35 PM
Melissa, your cute gift idea was my inspiration for the "Create along with us" challenge this month! Absolutely love your take on the new release kit!
Posted by: Silke Ledlow | October 13, 2015 at 07:42 AM
ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE, Melissa! LOOOVE the little crate to hold everything, & you've dolled it up PERFECTLY!!! It IS ALL IN THE PRESENTATION, isn't it? ;) AND I LOOOOVE the Petite Places! Can't get them all, but I have ordered SOME! ;) You are SO LUCKY! DO TELL????? Will YOU be doing any designing of stamps & dies????? ;)
Posted by: Becky Green | October 13, 2015 at 01:36 PM