Morning! Welcome to the second day of Papertrey Ink's April release....you'll love all of the new products this month! I'm introducing the new Friendship Jar Flowers and the Bold & Beautiful stamp sets and coordinating dies, and the new Cover Plate: Marquee die.
My first card uses the Friendship Jar Flower stamp set in conjunction with the Just the Jar: Pint Mini stamp set. After stamping my jar on patterned paper, I stamped my stems and flowers, using Ripe Avocado, the new Amethyst Allure, Lavender Moon, Winter Wisteria, and Spring Rain ink.
I added a die cut scallop around the neck of the jar using the Friendship Jar stamp set and the Jar Toppers die. The sentiment stamped on the die cut Jar Label is from the new Friendship Jar Flowers stamp set as well.
Next, I created a fairly simple and quick card, stamping my stems and blossoms directly onto a white cardstock base. I stamped in Green Parakeet, Aqua Mist, Lavender Moon, Sweet Blush, and Bright Buttercup.
I then added a stamped, embossed, and die cut sentiment from the new Bold & Beautiful stamp set, stamping on Sweet Blush cardstock and embossing in white. I added some wire thread, washi tape, and Rainstones as finishing touches.
The new Cover Plate: Marquee die was used on this card, cutting the frame from white cardstock, and the accents from Fine Linen cardstock.
I matted my frame over a stamped and watercolored block of cardstock, which used stamps from the Friendship Jar Flowers stamp set. I stamped in Fine Linen, Lavender Moon, Spring rain, Lovely Lady, Sweet Blush, Berry Sorbet, and Melon Berry. I split this in two, turning the Marquee die pieces towards the center of the card, adhering them over Chicken Scratch Gingham.
Next I added a sentiment from the Bold & Beautiful stamp set, die cutting it from Kraft cardstock and embossing in white.
Lastly, after creating my Cover Plate: Marquee from Aqua Mist cardstock, and trimming the outer edges, I adhered it over white cardstock, layered with Sheer Basics Vellum.
I then stamped a die cut Tag Sale #2 die with Friendship Jar Flowers, using Mint Julep, Sweet Blush, Aqua Mist, Pure Poppy, Berry Sorbet, Stormy Sea, and Summer Sunrise ink.
I stamped my die cut Bold & Beautiful die with Stormy Sea and added marquee accents cuts from Berry Sorbet, patterned paper, and white cardstock to finish.
These sets are all must haves...just beautiful and so fun to stamp with.
Be sure to stop in a visit the other designers to enjoy what they've got ready to share.
Thanks for visiting!
Melis
Absolutely beautiful! The way you stamped the bouquets give them a lovely watercolor/hand painted look! Your color combos are amazing! Well done!
Posted by: Shelly Sweigart | April 11, 2016 at 04:50 AM
Your color combinations always leave me breathless...so lovely to look at. I felt like I was in my summer garden this morning!
Posted by: Kris | April 11, 2016 at 05:10 AM
Love the way you stamped the new flowers,so pretty! Gorgeous cards !
Posted by: Marybeth | April 11, 2016 at 05:16 AM
Your work is always amazing. Todays is no exception
Posted by: Deb Hudson | April 11, 2016 at 05:34 AM
Melissa + ANY flower stamp = creative genius! Love them all! Beautiful use of the frame, amazing colors and combos!
Posted by: Nancy Penir | April 11, 2016 at 05:41 AM
All are so pretty. I especially love the sweet thank you card. So delicate and soft. And I love the tag on the last card for the beautiful mix of colors and the vellum.
Posted by: BeverlyBL | April 11, 2016 at 05:51 AM
Your color combinations amaze! So original and stunning! Love all the pretty details Melis!
Posted by: jan metcalf | April 11, 2016 at 06:13 AM
Your cards are always beautiful! Always look forward to the next ones.
Posted by: Lois | April 11, 2016 at 06:47 AM
Gorgeous stamping & designs--I just keep scrolling to see these over & over! Love the unique way you used the frame on the 3rd card! Thank you for so much inspiration, Melissa!
Posted by: Greta H | April 11, 2016 at 08:01 AM
Awe, Melissa, all four cards are just beautiful. You sure incorporated lots of great colors and dimension on each one. Fabulous job of showcasing new goodies!
Posted by: Kathy Mc | April 11, 2016 at 08:41 AM
Simply amazing! I love what you did with the Marquee cover plate and extras!! Such beautiful cards!
Posted by: TamiBabs | April 11, 2016 at 09:09 AM
I LOOOOVE these new Cover Plates Melissa! They're BEAUTIFUL! AND your flowers are GORGEOUS!!! WHAT WONDERFUL CARDS you have created!!!! ;) JUST GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!;)
Posted by: Becky Green | April 11, 2016 at 09:30 AM
such gorgeous cardsthey are amazing.
Posted by: D L | April 11, 2016 at 10:02 AM
Oh what a beautiful Melissa morning! Thank you for making these gorgeous cards and letting all of us admire them.
Posted by: Diana K | April 11, 2016 at 11:22 AM
SQUEAL!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your Cards for today!! Such BEAUTIFUL Designs!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a FABUOUS RELEASE WEEK!!
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | April 11, 2016 at 01:21 PM
A treat for the eyes. My fav is the first card - just love the color combination and background selection. Beautiful cards!
Posted by: Sue | April 11, 2016 at 02:03 PM
Hi Melissa,
Oh Girl.... you single handily have convince me to add this stamp set to my collection! All of your cards are AWESOME!!!
Cariños,
María Alba
Posted by: María Alba Negrón | April 11, 2016 at 03:23 PM
Sweet cards.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | April 11, 2016 at 03:48 PM
The large sentiments are great. Very pretty cards.
Posted by: Patricia Ladd | April 11, 2016 at 05:15 PM
Hard to pick a favorite. They are all lovely cards.
Posted by: Sandy M | April 11, 2016 at 05:28 PM
So delicate, Love your ideas Melissa
Posted by: net | April 11, 2016 at 06:02 PM
Great cards! Love the new Friendship Jar Flower stamp set.
Posted by: Brithzi Sandy | April 11, 2016 at 07:49 PM
Gorgeous cards!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | April 12, 2016 at 12:07 AM
Hey Melis, they're all so pretty! I love the friendship jar flowers, very sweet. And the marquee cover plate is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your talents and of coarse always inspiring.
Posted by: Lisaerica | April 12, 2016 at 04:09 AM