LilyBean Paperie

best witches...

Happy Hallow-Eve!  Isn't this such a fun time of year?  Before it sneaks away, I have a spooky little card for you today, created with Reverse Confetti's Best Witches stamp set.  This tiny witch is too cute for words and I couldn't let this season pass by without inking her up.

I did a bit of paper-piecing to make my witch come to life, and added some ink blending on her face.  In the background I used the Treat 'Yo Self stamp set.  I love making patterned backgrounds using the fun sentiment stamps from Reverse Confetti.

Hope you're all safe and sound, snug and warm inside tonight.  

Happy  Halloween!  Thinking of you all!

Melis

 

creating with alphas...

Hello there!  I'm so happy you're joining me today for my Papertrey Ink Tips & Tricks.  Today we're going to have some fun with alphabet dies.  They are an element I don't use often enough, but there are so many unique and playful ways of using them, so let's get started with just a few ideas.

On my "Ho, Ho, Ho" card, I used the Bookprint Alphabet Upper dies to spell out my sentiment, die cutting my letters from coordinating scraps.  That's one big perk of using your alpha dies....getting to use up all of the scraps and bits you may have laying around, just waiting to be used.

Instead of using an "O" on my middle "Ho", I used the Make it Market Mini Kit:  Holiday Hugs, selecting the Santa image to form my "O".  I then used a sentiment from the Countdown Details stamp set....I loved finding a stamp in my holiday stamp selection that fit so well with my Santa theme.  The tiny sprigs and berries are from the Rustic Wreath stamp set and are stamped in Green Parakeet and Pure Poppy.

 

On my next card, I used the Smooth Alphabet die collection, die cutting my letters from scraps of assorted patterned paper.  I used the new What the Doodle:  Snowflakes stamp set and dies to form my "O", die cutting my flakes from vellum and heat embossing them in white.  I adhered my die cut letters on a strip of glitter cardstock so they'd stand out a bit from the background.

I used the new Script Swirls:  Christmas stamp set in the background, stamping in Aqua Mist.  I wanted this image to be centered under my What the Doodle:  Snowflakes.

I used the In the Meadow stamp set across the bottom for another sentiment, my snowflakes, and my snowman to tie into the winter-y theme.

And lastly, I used the Bookprint Alphabet die collection on my tag.  I combined these dies with the new Sweet Holiday Wishes stamp set and dies.  I love the way this fun, sweet sugar cookie image creates the perfect replacement for the letter "O".  It is stamped in Hibiscus Burst.

I completed my sentiment using the Enclosed:  Wreath stamp set, stamping in Simply Chartreuse.

My accents are from the new Shaped Sayings:  Christmas die.....these have quickly become some of my most favorite accents!  I love how intricate and details they are, so prepare to be seeing them quite often around here :).

I have so many more ideas floating around in my head...just not enough time to make them all happen.  But, over the next week or so, I hope to have more to share with you using my alphabet dies combined with stamped images.  Think of all of the possibilities!  I can't wait to see what you'll create :).

Thanks so much for visiting today.  Enjoy your weekend.

Melis

 

happy fall-idays Christmas...

Welcome back to another creative day celebrating Fall-idays Christmas with Reverse Confetti!

I think tags are so much fun to make...right up at the top of my favorites just like cards.  I've created a couple of tags using the Vintage Ornaments stamp set with coordinating Confetti Cuts.

Once again, I used the Lacy Scallop Circles Confetti Cuts to begin my tag, topping it with a wreath created using the Leafy Wreath Confetti Cuts.

I mixed in patterned paper from the Very Merry 6x6 paper pad, die cutting leaves to make my wreath full.  My Leafy Wreath die cut was rubbed in a bit of watermark ink and then coated and heat embossed using white embossing powder.  This give it a snowy, wintery look that I love.

I repeated the very same process on this tag, mixing up the colors and having fun with patterns.  My Leafy Wreath is cut using Aqua cardstock, with white embossing powder used once again to add the feel of snow.

On both of my tags I added snowflakes from the Snowflake Trio Confetti Cuts....have I mentioned how much I love these dies?:)

All that was left was to add a bit of sparkle and shine with my berries and a bit of fabric and twine at the top.  Such fun tags to make, whether they're for Christmas or Thanksgiving such as my tags for yesterday's post.


Thanks for stopping by.  More to enjoy by following the links below!

Melis

Reverse Confetti Blog

Amy Kolling

Amy Rohl

Amy Sheffer

Amy Tsuruta

Audrey Tokach

Diane Jaquay

Heather Hoffman

Heather Pulvirenti

Susan Liles

happy fall-idays...

Good morning!  Welcome to Reverse Confetti's Fall-idays event!  Today some of the Reverse Confetti designers are sharing Thanksgiving projects....yesterday some of the designers created for Halloween, and tomorrow there will be a little something else :).

I love making pretty packages even prettier :), so today I've dressed up a couple of fun burlap bags using some of my favorite Reverse Confetti products.  

I created oversized tags beginning with the Lacy Scallop Circles Confetti Cuts as my base.  I layered two different sizes on top of one another, with a fun coordinating pattern in the background, and my solid on top.  

I then embellished my tags using the Happy Harvest and Blooms 'N Buds stamp set along with their coordinating dies.

 

The Happy Harvest set is one of my most favorite as I love the darling sayings on each acorn and the font is just too much....love this set!

And the tiny details you can add with the Blooms 'N Buds stamp set, brings each of these floral images to life.  I love playing around with the colors, mixing and matching as I go.

There's plenty more to enjoy by following the links listed below.  Thanks for visiting!

Melissa

Reverse Confetti Blog

Amy Rohl

Amy Tsuruta

Heather Hoffman

Jeanne Jachna

Laurie Schmidlin

Leigh Penner

Lisa Henke

getting more from your dies...

Hello there!  I hope you're having a great Monday so far :).  They can certainly be messy sometimes, can't they?  I always love the fresh beginning to a new week.  I'm up on the Papertrey Ink blog today with a new Make it Monday tutorial.  I've created a video that shows you another fun way of using die-cuts.  I've created stencils using a variety of dies and have a few cards to share with you using this technique.

On my first card, I've used a large Fancy Flake die.  In my tutorial, I referred to my die as a Damask Snowflake die, which would also work, but I've used the Fancy Flake dies on my card :).

You can see the gentle shape of the snowflake in the background here, sponged on in Aqua Mist and Spring Rain.  I then topped my card with In the Meadow die cuts and accented with the Christmas Faith and What the Doodle:  Snowflakes stamp sets.

I used the Spider Web Trio dies on this fun little Halloween card.  I used Amethyst Allure, Lavender Moon, and Green Parakeet to stencil on my web.

I then accented with the Pumpkin Patch and Mr. Bones stamp sets.

I added water over my stencils on this card to show how the puddles of water add to the soft, ethereal look in the background.

And on this card I shared on my Papertrey Ink release post, you can see that I've used the same technique in the background, using the Fancy Flourishes die, and then stamping with the coordinating stamp over the stencil....just one more thing you could do when using your die-cut stencil shapes. 

Enjoy and I hope you'll give this technique a try!

Melis

papertrey ink october release in review...

Hello there!  Happy Papertrey Ink release day :).  Have you decided on what you're treating yourself to?  I have just a couple of projects to share with you today, to add a little more to your decision making process :).  All of the new products will be available tonight, October 15th, 10PM EST at the Papertrey Ink store.  This first card uses the new Inspired:  Hope stamp set and dies.  Hope is a word I associate with most at Christmas....it's just so beautiful to think about :).  So, I paired this set with the new Botanical Blocks IV stamp set...a set I just love!

I stamped and heat embossed my poinsettias on Kraft cardstock, using white embossing powder.  I then used my Zig watercolor markers to add some soft pinks, shades of green, and a bit of yellow.  I then smudged Vintage Cream ink around the edges of my image, distressed the edges, and attached my die cut "hope" and sentiment.

I can't wait to try out the holly berries and leaves from Botanical Blocks IV next :).

This card uses the new Sprig Wreath and Jingle All the Way stamps and dies.  This little wreath is going to get loved to death around here.  It's a favorite of mine already.

I stamped my wreath in Simply Chartreuse, Green Parakeet, and Pale Peony.  I used Fancy Flourishes in the background, stamping in Spring Moss.

It's always so fun to mix up the traditional Christmas color scheme a bit with each card I create....pink for Christmas is a definite yes for me ;).

Be sure to visit the other designers to see all they've got ready to share.

Enjoy your weekend!

Melis

 

Nichole Heady

Kay Miller

Lizzie Jones

Danielle Flanders

Laurie Willison

Amy Sheffer

Heather Nichols

Betsy Veldman

Ashley Newell

introducing NEW! mini kit: holiday hugs...

It's a super sweet day at Papertrey Ink!  We are introducing Betsy's newest Make it Market Mini Kit:  Holiday Hugs....aaack!  It's adorable :).

I used the snowman stamps and dies for my gift wrap project.  The hat was cut from Sweet Blush felt with the brim and mittens cut from patterned paper.  That's one of the things I love so much about this kit...the option of going with patterned paper, dies, stencils, or pre-printed images that you simply cut out and use immediately.  So you can take this kit from simple to more complex, just depending on the time you have to create.

The snowman's arms can wrap around a variety of packages, from mason jars, to gift bags, to candy, to gift cards, to this envelope that I added, which is from the Make it Market Kit:  Post & Parcel.  You can purchase the pre-printed envelope HERE and the darling envelope die that coordinates with the paper HERE.  I stamped the tag to embellish the center of my envelope, using Melon Berry, Limeade Ice, and Aqua Mist.  The snowflakes are pre-printed images, and I just quickly used the coordinating die and attached them to my envelope.  

I stamped my snowman in Sweet Blush and Stormy Sea, die cutting his nose from Berry Sorbet felt.  I embellished the top of his hat with holly leaves cut from Simply Chartreuse felt, and then added berries stamped in Berry Sorbet.

The scarf is just a strip of fabric, torn, and tied at his neck.  There's so much to love and so many options to keep you crafting and creating for hours on end.  I love this sweet Holiday Hugs kit.

More to see by following the links below.  Thanks again for stopping!

Melis

Nichole Heady

Kay Miller

Lizzie Jones

Danielle Flanders

Laurie Willison

Amy Sheffer

Heather Nichols

Betsy Veldman

Ashley Newell

sweet holiday inspirations...

Good morning and welcome to another Papertrey Ink October release group post.  Our projects today center around "sweets" and I've been asked to share Dawn McVey's new stamp set and dies, called Cozy Christmas.  The theme of this set of products centers around the vintage thermos and she's created a darling set of images that can be mixed and matched for the holidays or many other occasions.

I used one of the new Cozy Christmas Cover Plates in the background, cutting it from Kraft cardstock and layering it over my white card base.  I stamped a few snowflakes from the Cozy Christmas set on my background, using Vintage Cream ink.  I then used the new Sprig Wreath stamp set and dies, cutting the wreath from Olive Twist cardstock, and heat embossing the image in white.  Some of the sprigs were also die cut from Olive Twist and stamped in Pinefeather, while others were die cut from white cardstock and stamped in Simply Chartreuse.

 

My thermos images were stamped in a combination of Pure Poppy, Ocean Tides, and Scarlet Jewel, taking on different tones as they were stamped on either Kraft or White cardstock.  I then added a candy cane from Betsy's new Sweet Holiday Wishes set along with a few enamel dots.

You just have to stop by and see what the other design team members have created....lots to love, and oh so "sweet"!

Melis 

Nichole Heady

Kay Miller

Lizzie Jones

Danielle Flanders

Laurie Willison

Amy Sheffer

Heather Nichols

Betsy Veldman

Ashley Newell

quick crafts for the holidays...

Today's Papertrey Ink group post is a fun one....all about getting you set up creating your holiday cards and tags in a hurry.  Each Papertrey Ink designer has ideas for you using lots of new products that will be available for purchase in just a few short days...October 15th!  My card is a quick and easy one.  I love adding character very simply by incorporating a fun, scalloped or decorative edge to my cards.  You can use the Noted:  Scalloped A2 Die collection, or many of the Cover Plate:  Frame dies would be fun too, or I've used the scalloped frame from the Make it Market Kit:  Shakers + Sprinkles on my card.  Lots of options to try.

I love Heather Nichol's new Jingle All the Way stamp set and coordinating dies.  This fun set of products incorporates her handwriting and I just love how it looks on my homespun, holiday card.  I die cut my "jingle" from shimmer cardstock and adhered it to the top of my block of white cardstock.  I then stamped the second portion of my sentiment a few inches below, using Stormy Sea ink.  

This left space for a simple stamped embellishment, the holly berry and leaves from the Enclosed:  Bell Mini stamp set.  Think about all of the fun options though for you to plug into that empty space....gingerbread men, a snowflake, candy cane, etc.  The swirl below my sentiment comes from the Sunflower Bouquet stamp set.  The gingham paper and tiny bell are just extras, but you could certainly leave them out in order to achieve a super, quick and easy card.

My tag can be taken to a simpler level, or dressed up a bit as shown to take it a step up.  I've used the Enclosed:  Bell die to create a shaped tag cutting my tag from patterned paper and then Sheer Basics Vellum.   The outside of the bell is cut from Silver Shimmer cardstock.  

I die cut my "Merry" from silver glitter cardstock, and embossed "Christmas" on the vellum using white embossing powder.  Both are from the Jingle All the Way stamp set and dies.  I then added a few Simply Chartreuse felt holly leaves, cut using the Holly Jolly die set, added enamel dots, and a stamped candy cane (from a new set you'll hear about soon).  

Lastly, I added a pink, glittered jingle bell and ribbon at the top, and attached it to a pretty package.  Easy, fun, creative, and a lovely way to present a gift this Christmas.

The other designers have lots waiting for you on their blogs too.  Thanks for visiting!

Melis

 

Nichole Heady

Kay Miller

Lizzie Jones

Danielle Flanders

Laurie Willison

Amy Sheffer

Heather Nichols

Betsy Veldman

Ashley Newell

introducing splits: 'tis the season...

'Tis the season for more Christmas crafting :).  Today I am sharing Papertrey Ink's new Splits:  'Tis the Season stamp set and dies.  All of the new products you'll see today and over the next few days will be released on October 15th HERE at Papertrey Ink.  

On this first card, I used the Splits:  'Tis the Season die and cut it from white cardstock.  I then stamped my image in Versamark watermark ink, and heat embossed it using White Embossing powder.  I then used my Zig watercolor markers to add my color, accenting with a bit of Stickles Diamond glitter glue. 

I then attached my image to a die cut Tag Sale #4 die, accenting with die cut Fancy Flakes cut from Shimmer Gold cardstock.  Such a fun card to create :).

For my next card I used Splits:  'Tis the Season around the edge of my card, stamping the holly leaves and berries in Ocean Tides and using Zig markers to add just a little color.  I embossed my 'Tis the Season die in white embossing powder with the sentiment embossed in gold.

Across the bottom of my card I used the Holiday Flourishes & Swirls paper pad....my fave for the holidays.   The dotted paper on my next card are from that same pad of paper :).

I've used the sentiment and individual images from Splits:  'Tis the Season to create a background on my Monthly Moments:  Journal Card 6 die cut tag.  I stamped in Simply Chartreuse, Ocean Tides, and Pure Poppy.  

I used Scarlet Shimmer cardstock to die cut my 'Tis the Season image, heat embossing in gold.  I then used a sentiment from the new Botanical Blocks IV.  

Lots more coming your way throughout the week and more to see today on the blogs listed below.  Thanks for your visit!

Melis

Nichole Heady

Lizzie Jones

Danielle Flanders

Betsy Veldman

Erin Lincoln

Heather Nichols

 

**If you're here to see my SFYTT for Reverse Confetti, please see today's previous post.** 

so very blessed...SFYTT

There's a fun, new Sketch For You to Try up on the Reverse Confetti blog.  You've got until the 29th of October to create and enter, and you may enter as many times as you'd like using Reverse Confetti stamps and/or Confetti Cuts!  There will be a winner each month and that person will receive a $20 gift certificate to the Reverse Confetti store and claim the title of ‘Fetti Fave. The winner of SFYTT will be posted on the Reverse Confetti blog on the 30th of this month.

Here's the sketch we're using this month:

My focal point was built on a Lacy Scallop Circle Confetti Cut, die cut using Cloud White cardstock.  I used the Buds 'N Blooms stamp set for my lovely florals, the Bitty Banners set for my "thanks" banner, and The Lord's Strength for my sentiment.

I love using sketches as inspiration for my cards....so, hope you'll enjoy trying this one out for yourself!

Visit the Reverse Confetti blog to link your creation, read more about the challenge, and see what the design team members have created with the sketch.

 

reverse confetti october release hop...

Hello there! Reverse Confetti's October release is now available, and just in time for some serious Christmas crafting :).  The Reverse Confetti design team has a blog hop ready for you, showcasing all of the new products available.

I love the fun sentiments in the Naughty or Nice stamp set and have used one of them here, embossing my sentiment in white embossing powder on an Aqua die cut cardstock....love how crisp these colors look together.  All that's left is for your checkmark to be placed in the appropriate box :).

I've used Snowflake Trio and Leafy Wreath Confetti Cuts to create layered snowflake embellishments with the lovely Lacy Scallop Circle Confetti Cut used in the background.  My sweet plaid paper is from the Very Merry paper pad.

Thanks for following along.  There's plenty of inspiration waiting for you by following the links below.  Enjoy your day!

Melissa

Reverse Confetti Blog

Amy Kolling

Marcie Sharp -- Fetti Friend

Heather Pulvirenti

Diane Jaquay

Lisa Henke

Amy Rohl

Heather Hoffman

Amy Tsuruta

Yoonsun Hur --Fetti Friend

Audrey Tokach

Amy Sheffer

Leigh Penner

Jeanne Jachna

Laurie Schmidlin

Susan Liles

 

 

 

 

countdown to confetti: day 3...

Hello again!  Happy Friday and welcome to day 3 of Reverse Confetti's October release.  My card today uses the playful, new Naughty or Nice stamp set and a few new Confetti Cuts.  All new products will be available for purchase on October 8th HERE at the Reverse Confetti store.

I created a background using the Naughty or Nice stamp set, stamping my sentiment on a diagonal.  I then added a strip of patterned paper from the Very Merry paper pad.  My focal point is a new Confetti Cut called Holly Jolly Tag Layer, and I cut it from Reverse Confetti Brick, Lime Green, and Cloud White.

Once again, I used the Snowflake Trio Confetti Cut...because I just can't stop using this die set :), and embellished them with leaves cut using the Leafy Wreath Confetti Cut and Aqua cardstock.

I'll be back again tomorrow to join in the Reverse Confetti blog hop, until then, be sure to visit the Reverse Confetti blog for links to all the designers posting peeks today. Leave comments on each designer's blog for a chance to win a $15 Reverse Confetti gift certificate. Also, head over to the Reverse Confetti Facebook page for an additional giveaway. 

Enjoy your Friday!

Melis

 

countdown to confetti: day 2...

Hello my friends!  Welcome to my first official Reverse Confetti post!  Reverse Confetti is releasing 4 new stamp sets, 11 Confetti Cuts, a new stencil, and new ink and cardstock colors....plus the cutest new paper pad called Very Merry....perfect for your holiday card crafting.  Today I get to introduce you to a few of these darling new products....all of these items will be available for purchase on October 8th, right HERE.

My first card uses the new Vintage Ornaments stamp set and coordinating Confetti Cuts, and the new Leafy Wreath Confetti Cut.  You'll love this wreath die.  It's full of tiny details that you can mix and match, layer, cut from different elements, etc.

My next card uses the lovely Christmas Blessings stamp set, Lacy Scallop Circles Confetti Cuts, Vintage Ornaments Confetti Cuts, and Snowflake Trio Confetti Cuts.....love these dainty, delicate little flakes :).

So much to love....crazy for the Lacy Scallop Circles.  This will be a go to die here in my craft room.  And the sentiments found in Christmas Blessings are perfect for celebrating the true meaning of Christmas.

Aren't all of these products irresistible?  They really are so much fun.  So, now for a giveaway!

Be sure to leave a comment on all of the design team blogs and on the Reverse Confetti Blog for a chance to win a 15.00 gift certificate to the Reverse Confetti store. There's also a 15.00 prize up for grabs on the Reverse Confetti Facebook page so be sure to visit there too.

Thanks so much for visiting!

Melissa

giving thanks...

Today I'm giving thanks for a fun new opportunity that has come my way :).  I've been invited to join Reverse Confetti as part of the Confetti Crew and I'm truly so excited!  Thank you Jen for the invitation!  

My card uses some darling Reverse Confetti products including the Happy Harvest and Blooms 'n Buds stamp set and the Fright Night 6x6 Paper Pad.  

I'm crazy for all of the darling acorns in the Happy Harvest stamp set and the sweet and unique sentiments found on each....just in time for autumn paper-crafting!  Stay tuned for more projects each month using Reverse Confetti goodness!

We've been focusing on glitter at Emma's Paperie, and my card today uses patterned paper coated with glitter to bring in a little sparkle and shine for October.

All of the supplies I've used on my card can be found HERE at Emma's Paperie....and the store is full of brand new paper-crafting goodies for you to enjoy!

Thanks for visiting!
Melis

o'tannenbaum revisited...

Hello there and Merry October!  We're welcoming in this delightful month with a re-visit to Papertrey Ink's O'Tannebaum stamp set.  It's one I have loved from my first time stamping with it....actually even before that.  All it took was a peek at the graphic Nichole sent the Design Team, introducing this set to us, and I was hooked:).

                                      

How do you choose which tree to use?  I love them all, you?  This rustic little, twiggy, pine tree called my name, and so for my first card, I used it across the bottom of my card, heat embossing the trunk in gold embossing powder, and then stamping the trunk a second time, this time in Cocoa Bean, slightly off center from the embossed trunk.  My branches are heat embossed in Zing! Blush, Recollections Vintage Mint, and Stampendous Shabby Green.  The snow image was then heat embossed in white....love all of the fun layers you can add to bring these trees to life.

I stamped my sentiment on a Double Ended Banners die using Stormy Sea ink (my favorite new go-to color).  I used the snow stencil from the new Make it Market Kit:  Post & Parcel, using heavy gesso to create my snowfall.  I rubbed Fresh Snow ink over my images to create a soft, winter feel, and then added a few clear sequins and baker's twine as finishing touches.

My next card uses another sweet pine tree stamp, also consisting of three-steps like the first.  I stamped my tree in Simply Chartreuse with Ripe Avocado on the outer edges.  The ornaments are stamped in Pure Poppy, and the outer flurries are heat embossed in white.

I stamped on Kraft cardstock, distressing the edges and adding more Fresh Snow ink to create that soft feel again.  The Postmarks stamp set was used around the edges, stamping in Classic Kraft, Stormy Sea (using the stamping off technique), and Pure Black (also using the stamping off technique).

The tiny, glittery snowflakes were cut using the Winter Penguin die, and I used the Tremendous Tags die at the bottom, stamping my sentiment from O'Tannenbaum in Stormy Sea.

Hope this set gets you all warm and cozy and ready for some holiday crafting!  Sure appreciate you stopping by!

Melissa

Betsy Veldman

Dawn McVey

Heather Nichols

Danielle Flanders