Good morning! Today I have a few projects to share with you that use new Papertrey Ink products for March. Prepare to fall in love :). I'll be sharing the Bloomin' Cute stamp set and dies along with the new Inspired: Lord stamps and die.
This first card is quite simple, letting a bouquet of bright flowers from the Bloomin' Cute set take center stage. I love all of the shapes, sizes, and varieties of blooms included in this set. I also love the darling Bloomin' Cute Sentiments dies. They are happy and playful and I'm sure will be getting lots of love around here.
Some of the images are 2-step which makes this set even more fun. I stamped in Aqua Mist, Ocean Tides, Harvest Gold, Hibiscus Burst, Lovely Lady, Pure Poppy, and Simply Chartreuse. Across the top I used a strip of Harvest Gold Grosgrain ribbon and Chicken Scratch Gingham.
On my second card, I paired the Bloomin' Cute stamps and dies with the Inspired: Lord stamp set and die. SO beautiful....I am always very particular with His sacred name and only choose to use it when singing hymns, in my prayers, and reading or quoting scripture. I found many of the tender sentiments in this set very appropriate and respectful.
In the background you'll notice I used a Modern Stencil and Aqua Mist ink. I then used the Scene It: Basic Backer and Skyscapes dies and built upon those.
I stamped in Stormy Sea, Mint Julep, Sweet Blush, Lovely Lady, Lavender Moon, Bright Buttercup, the new Green Parakeet, and Summer Sunrise ink.
I combined the two new stamp sets with their coordinating dies on this card as well, mixing in some Sweet Blush to soften the feel and match the the tender scripture.
I used Sheer Basics Vellum layered over Sweet Blush cardstock. I stamped in Harvest Gold, Aqua Mist, Berry Sorbet, Melon Berry, Lovely Lady, Hibiscus Burst, and the new Green Parakeet. I love this color :).
I added a bit of stamped stitching across the bottom using the Sew Simple Borders stamp set.
Lastly, something bright and cheery! The Bloomin' Cute stamp set reminds me of blue skies and a picnic, so that's what I had in mind as I started.
In the background I used the Rustic Wreath die and cut is from Green Parakeet cardstock.
I used the Edgers #4 die across the bottom of my card and then some red gingham paper. I stamped in Pure Poppy, Green Parakeet, Melon Berry, Enchanted Evening, Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, and Berry Sorbet ink.
This sweet little stitching bag from happyheartstitching on instagram, was the inspiration for my colors. I have been enjoying this bag for weeks, just smiling each time I look at it and knew it had to have a card to go with it :).
Be sure to stop and visit Nichole, Betsy, and Danielle as they have new products to share with you today as well! Thanks for visiting today.
Melis
Awesome looks! Great way to start out the day! Thank you Melis!
Posted by: jan metcalf | March 10, 2016 at 04:50 AM
Gorgeous and sweet cards!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | March 10, 2016 at 05:03 AM
I love them all but that second card is my favorite!
Posted by: Vicki Finger | March 10, 2016 at 05:03 AM
These are four gorgeous cards! Your color schemes are a little different, and I'm loving them as much as your paler ones, and that's saying a LOT. I really enjoy how you use the gingham stamps (which is why I have them), and I especially love your taller narrow card formats. Bless you for being pure inspiration.
Posted by: Marcie Rhys | March 10, 2016 at 05:34 AM
You're so sweet with commenting, always puts a smile on my day! Not to mentions cards that match their maker's sweet soul! Love it all today! All favorites~
Posted by: Nancy Penir | March 10, 2016 at 06:33 AM
I love your attention to detail in everything you create. Especially love the Proverbs card. Perfect!
Posted by: Linda | March 10, 2016 at 06:41 AM
Each card is different from the others-love the variety, color choices and layouts.
Posted by: Melynn | March 10, 2016 at 06:59 AM
I always love visiting your blog, I always get inspired. Love the Proverbs card colors - wondering what your embossed the Sweet Blush with. The Hello Friend card is delightful. Is the red gingham paper or stamped?
Posted by: Deb H | March 10, 2016 at 07:16 AM
Inspired: Lord.....my happy face is doing another dance. Beautiful interpretation. "This is the day the Lord has made" is one of my favorite verses...hope we'll get the rest of the verse this year in the series..."Let us be glad and rejoice!" What a beautiful post to start the release.
Posted by: Kris | March 10, 2016 at 07:17 AM
Oh, you've done it again! Your cards are beautiful! I love the bright colors! Your cards are so fun!
Posted by: Paula Reif | March 10, 2016 at 08:52 AM
Love the inspiration!
Posted by: Sandy D | March 10, 2016 at 10:29 AM
Melissa, your cards are sweetness personified! Thank you.
Posted by: Lisa Dolson | March 10, 2016 at 10:32 AM
Wonderful variety of cards. Love your color choices and of course the new stamps/dies.
Posted by: Sandy M | March 10, 2016 at 11:01 AM
Beautiful designs, Melissa, Love the way you tie the gingham into a lot of your projects. They add such a freshness.
Posted by: Kathy Krug | March 10, 2016 at 11:07 AM
Beautiful use of the new products. I love how your signature look brings them to gorgeous life.
Posted by: Bev | March 10, 2016 at 11:28 AM
All your cards are gorgeous. I love the ones with the scriptures especially. Looking forward to getting this set.
Posted by: Brithzi Sandy | March 10, 2016 at 02:12 PM
Hi Melissa,
PURE PERFECTION!!!
Cariños,
María Alba
Posted by: María Alba Negrón | March 10, 2016 at 02:27 PM
Pretty cards and colors.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | March 10, 2016 at 04:21 PM
Your work is so incredible. I just love the faith based stamps so much. I can never have enough of them. Thanks for sharing your talent
Posted by: Mary K. Parker | March 10, 2016 at 11:29 PM
Wow Melissa, what absolutely gorgeous cards!
Posted by: Celeste Goff | March 11, 2016 at 03:40 AM
Hey Melis, wow you were a busy bee! All amazing as usual, love all the different color combos and pretty sentiments. Congrats on the sewing bag, it's beautiful.
Posted by: Lisaerica | March 11, 2016 at 03:46 AM