It's the last day of Papertrey Ink's November release and today's products are just as sweet as can be. If you ever struggle with creating sympathy cards, these sets are the answer. I love them and have been so inspired by them.
My first card uses the new Words to Live by: Caring stamp set and coordinating die. I stamped my sentiment and attached my die cut word on a heart cut using the You Have My Heart die. It was cut from Autumn Rose cardstock and I added a bit of shading using the ink blending technique and Autumn Rose ink. My sentiment was stamped using Scarlet Jewel and I cut my "caring" from white glitter cardstock. I layered my heart over the new Shape Shifters: Circle 4 die cut....love this!
Across the bottom, I used a sentiment from the new Expressions of Empathy stamp set, stamped on a Double Ended Banner die cut.
I love the florals in the new Forest Floor: Winter stamp set and added a few at the bottom of my heart, stamped in Scarlet Jewel from Kraft cardstock. My tiny Vintage Cream felt flowers and Simply Chartreuse felt leaves were cut using the Floral Fantasy: Christmas die collection.
My next card uses the new Expressions of Empathy stamp set once again. I just love the sentiments in this sweet set and the font used is beautiful too. In the background, I used the new Bold Borders: Polka Dots die, cutting it from Harvest Gold cardstock and layering it over a white cardstock base. I cut it a second time from Aqua Mist cardstock and used the tiny cut outs to add a bit of color to my background.
I created my focal point using the Mix & Mat: Postal die and white carstock. I then used the center circle from the Shape Shifters: Circle 4 die collection and ran in through with my postal die cut with the circle just placed in the upper corner, to resemble a sun in the corner of my card. I sponged Bright Buttercup and a bit of Summer Sunrise ink inside my circle and then stamped hearts from the new Corner Adorner: November stamp set inside my sunshine.
Next I used the ray images from the Corner Adorner: November stamp set and stamped them to resemble the rays of my bright sunshine. To finish, I added tiny birds from the Home to Roost stamp set, stamping in Pure Poppy and Hawaiian Shores and added them to a branch, cut using the Forest Floor: Winter stamp set.
That will do it for my for another month. All of these new products will be available on November 15th, 10PM EST.
Happy shopping!
Melis
Melissa, your harvest coloured card just radiates with cheerfulness and positive vibes! I simply adore it and who wouldn't have a smile on their face when receiving this card.
Posted by: Sue | November 14, 2018 at 04:44 AM
Hi Melissa! Another day of beauty and inspiration! (I love the florals in Forest Floor too!). Your layering and adding a heart to the expressions of empathy is loving and so are your designs. Thanks so much for sharing all your pretty cards for the release. You're a treasure! :)
Posted by: Stephanie Clapper | November 14, 2018 at 05:05 AM
You should send the first card to yourself Melissa!! Wouldn't it be nice to receive a delightful card like you have created for today!?!
Posted by: jan metcalf | November 14, 2018 at 06:06 AM
Beautiful cards, as always!
Posted by: Cindy H. | November 14, 2018 at 06:21 AM
These are lovely. They're so soft and charming. I love the Autumn Rose one -- thanks for reminding me how lovely that color is!
Posted by: merryf | November 14, 2018 at 06:29 AM
There is something so calming & serene about your creations, Melissa! I LOVE the little scenes you've created & the layers....,& all of the little touches you add! I'm STILL STRIVING to catch a bit of your talent from you! ;)
Posted by: Becky Green | November 14, 2018 at 07:35 AM
Your cards are so filled with color and layered so beautifully I adore the little birds and bright sunshine with the rays shining down. Both your cards are filled with love and Caring truly. You really can put the most beautiful cards together!
Posted by: Cynde | November 14, 2018 at 08:05 AM
As always, so lovely. The layering is so well chosen and placed. tfs
Posted by: Helen | November 14, 2018 at 08:37 AM
I can tell a Melissa card from a mile (or maybe more) away! They are always filled with layers of color and texture. Today's cards are no different. JUST.SO.LOVELY. But the thing that had me was the little blue polka dots in your dotty frame! Recycle, reuse, to add such a perfect detail to this card. Sigh. Swoon.
Posted by: Kari D | November 14, 2018 at 11:39 AM