It's still looking a bit like Christmas around here and that's because of more Papertrey Ink new release products! Today I'm introducing the new Joyful Christmas stamp set and dies...they are the cutest things ever!
I die cut my trees from vellum and embossed them using Zing Blush and Stampendous Shabby Green embossing powder, with silver used for my tree stands.
I then attached them to my vellum die cut tag...more details on this cute new product coming soon, and then attached everything to my card base, with the sentiment stamped in Spring Moss. Across the bottom is a strip of new patterned paper from Papertrey Ink, included in the Holiday Plaid paper pad.
For my next card, I stamped my trees from Joyful Christmas down the center of my card, using Ripe Avocado, Classic Kraft, and Simple Chartreuse. I added berries in Pure Poppy from the Topiary Trio stamp set.
I then added my sentiment and a few Fancy Flourishes. I die cut gold stars, from the Joyful Christmas die collection, and created garlands with them, that I stitched across my card.
In between each die cut star, I added a stamped stars from Joyful Christmas.
Next, I created a tag, using multiple die cut trees in two different sizes from Joyful Christmas. Each was die cut from vellum and embossed using Vintage Mint embossing powder.
I layered each tree to my die cut Tag Sale #9, stitched down the center using my sewing machine, and folded each layer up and in to create dimension.
I then stamped my tag with images from the new Cup of Cheer stamp set. I die cut more tags to create more layers, using the Monthly Moments: Journal Card 2 and Basic Bookmark 3 dies. There's more new paper coming to Papertrey Ink, the red is from the Pure Poppy White Basics collection...you'll love it!
My last card combines the Joyful Christmas and Cup of Cheer stamp sets and dies. I knew these little bottlebrush trees would look so cute nestled inside a mug, so I had to try a card using theses sets combined.
I used Raspberry Fizz, Hawaiian Shores, Limeade Ice, Sweet Blush, and Berry Sorbet, with New Leaf used for my sentiment and greens.
So much to love about these sets and I am itching to try more and more ideas floating around in my head. Be sure to visit the links below to see what else is new this month at Papertrey Ink!
Melis
Such a charming post, Melissa! These bottlebrush trees are magical!
Posted by: ️️Chriss Blagrave | October 10, 2015 at 05:00 AM
I love all the different ways you used the bottle brush trees, especially the dimensional tag. Great ideas!
Posted by: Wendie | October 10, 2015 at 05:29 AM
Beautiful!!!
Posted by: linda | October 10, 2015 at 05:30 AM
I LOVE the bottle brush trees!!! Gorgeous cards and tags!
Posted by: Jamie Vanskiver | October 10, 2015 at 05:41 AM
Wow, what lovely cards, Melissa! You put the bottle brush trees in a whole new light for me.
Posted by: Cindy H. | October 10, 2015 at 05:49 AM
Your bottle brush trees are lovely!
Posted by: jan metcalf | October 10, 2015 at 05:56 AM
These cards and tag are beautiful! Like Cindy H said, "You put the bottle brush trees in a whole new light for me."
Posted by: JanetB | October 10, 2015 at 05:58 AM
wow...love the combinations of the different stamps and dies....stars, cups and trees...great inspiration
Posted by: Linda Lander | October 10, 2015 at 06:17 AM
such sweet cards!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | October 10, 2015 at 06:18 AM
The bottle brush trees look so feathering and appear dimensional...very lovely cards. Like that you used the tea set and tree set for your last card...all great cards.
Posted by: Suzanne Reynolds | October 10, 2015 at 06:25 AM
Oh, what pretty cards, Melis! I love the dimensional tree on the tag.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | October 10, 2015 at 06:26 AM
I love the bottle brush trees! They are my favorite release this month along with the new PP's of course! :) Great projects!!
Posted by: Tiffany J. | October 10, 2015 at 06:29 AM
You do such beautiful work....
Posted by: Lois | October 10, 2015 at 06:35 AM
Honestly thought I could pluck those darling bottle brush trees from the cards! Stunning! In my happy place this morning! Thank you!!!
Posted by: Nancy Penir | October 10, 2015 at 06:38 AM
When I saw these trees the first time, I thought how perfect these are for Melissa to showcase. Your projects evoke the warmth of the season beautifully.
Posted by: Bev | October 10, 2015 at 06:48 AM
Your cards are always so creative. Gonna go and get out some of my Christmas supplies and then make a list of new stuff to add to them!
Posted by: Ginny Livingstone | October 10, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Just beautiful!! I love the tree in the mug :)
Posted by: Iris Shubert | October 10, 2015 at 07:10 AM
Each of these wonderful cards has your special touch! I love these wonderful bottlebrush trees! I cannot wait to play with them!
Posted by: Jill Norwood | October 10, 2015 at 07:12 AM
Your bottlebrush cards are simply stunning Melissa! You have sold me on this set.
Posted by: Connie MacFarlane | October 10, 2015 at 07:18 AM
The pastels in the first card create such a magical look. How did you achieve the snow on the trees? The projects are so colorful and eyecatching - thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Sue | October 10, 2015 at 07:23 AM
I love the Joyful Christmas set as I collect vintage Christmas decorations. I would love to play with that set and the wonderful new Petite Places Christmas set. Fun, fun, fun.
Posted by: Linda Blakesley | October 10, 2015 at 07:26 AM
Absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: Shirley | October 10, 2015 at 07:40 AM
OH Melissa, this is absolutely breathtaking!!!! I was SO excited to see you were posting today, you totally rock!!!
Posted by: Nancy Guse | October 10, 2015 at 07:54 AM
Love these designs with so much detail and pretty colors.
Posted by: Kathy Krug | October 10, 2015 at 08:42 AM
Your 3-D tree is wonderful - I'm thinking present tags would be cute with these. Thanks for some great inspiration.
Posted by: Mary W | October 10, 2015 at 09:03 AM