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Calico Fields Collection - Day 2…

Day 2 of The Greetery’s Calico Fields Collection is full of such Autumn sweetness…let’s get started with the new, Rolling Hills dies.  This delightful die coordinates with the Rolling Hills stencils, Rolling Hills Tree Details Die, and Countryside dies, which I have also used here.

My sentiment is from the new Thankful Heart stamp + stencil and dies.  This is the cutest stamp set!  You’ll learn more about this fun set of products next…but I adore it!

I paper-pieced my rolling hills together, adding in patterned paper that created a patchwork look across the countryside.  I then tucked in Countryside dies here and there, nestling them into the hills.  I love the tiny silo, farmhouses, windmill, and fences….so endearing.

My next card uses the new Stencilscapes Autumn Stencils.  Get ready to fall right in love with this amazing concept!  Don’t be intimidated by how complex it appears….this gorgeous scene comes together so effortlessly!  

This scene was created by applying color over one stencil at a time that created different pieces of of the scene.  I had so much fun creating this!

The sentiment was created using the Thankful Heart stamps, dies, and stencils on this card too.  You’ll love the ability to color in the negative spaces on the sentiment using the coordinating stencils.  It makes creating a sentiment in coordinating colors so much fun!  Don’t you love the apple bushel, pumpkins, flowers, cornstalks, squash, etc. on this card?  All stencils with stamp options too.

My last card uses the new Time For Gratitude stamps and dies.  This darling set coordinates with the older Hourglass Frame and Hourglass Insert dies.

I love the florals in this set…they’re two-step, which enables you to stamp the flowers in a different color from the stem.  Aren’t the fonts and flourishes used on the sentiments beautiful?

All of these new products will be available on September 8th at The Greetery.   Happy Shopping!

In the meantime, visit the blogs below and be sure to leave a comment to be eligible to win a $50 gift card!

Angelica

 Laurie

 Dawn

 Wanda

Kelly

Dana

 

Calico Fields Collection - Day 1…

Welcome to Day 1 of The Greetery’s Calico Fields Collection!  You’re going to feel all of the delightful “Fall Feels” with this amazing collection of creativeness.  Let’s get started.

My first card today uses the sweet new Autumn Bliss Stamp + Cut Combo, the Patchwork die (in the background), and the gorgeous Jumbo Curiosity Buckeye Leaf die.  I adore the Patshwork die and the grid feel of it.  I stamped my Autumn Bliss images in each square and topped it with my sentiment, heat embossed in gold on vellum.

The Jumbo Curiosity Buckeye Leaf die is irresistible!  I cut one from vellum and layered it under my top leaf.  This leaf, I sponged with autumn colors, spritzed with water, then Distress spray, and lastly, coated it with Crackle Paste and let it dry, so the crackle magic could happen.  I then topped it with torn trimmings and a wooden button.  

This next card uses the delightful, new Warm & Wonderful stamp set and dies.  This set has me dreaming of steaming hot cocoa and apple cider with cinnamon.  I can almost smell them now!

I carried the berries and pine sprigs theme through from my cup of apple cider, to the corners of my card, and into the inside of my card.  These images are so much fun to use as embellishments and create such beauty in an instant!

The sentiment on my card can be found on the inside, and is such a sweet one, don’t you think?  I love this time of year, and this sentiment expresses it in such a creative way.

Lastly, I used the new Bushel Basket Die, the BotaniCuts Apple Die, and adorable Print Shop:  Calico stamp and stencil combo.  You’ll adore this darling background combination for sure!  Such a fun way to create custom patterned paper that resembles fabric.

I combined the older Bountiful Wreath stamp set and dies behind my bushel and for my sentiments.  I love how Betsy’s sets work so well together.  Here you can see a bit of the Calico stamp…I used ink and my colored pencils to create my stamped and stenciled background.

The sweet Bushel Basket die comes with everything you need to create the cutest bushel you’ll ever see. I love the slats, metal rings that hold it together, the tiny handles, and the wooden bracket/plate you can attach to the front with a sentiment, images, or die cut.  I sponged my BotaniCuts Apple dies with ink, spritzed them with water to create a soft, watercolor look, and nestled them inside my bushel with blossoms and leaves.

All of these new products will be available on September 8th, at 10AM EST at The Greetery.

Be sure to visit the blogs of The Greetery designers listed below and leave a comment on each.  This will enable you to be eligible to with a $50 gift card to spend at The Greetery!

Thanks for your visit.

Melis

 

Angelica

Laurie

Dawn

Wanda

Kelly

Dana

 

ink to paper august...

Hello Dear  Friends!  It's been a while.  Thank you for hanging in there with me.  I wanted to share my fun Ink to Paper August projects with you.  I'm so happy it's the onset of Fall crafting :).  

My first project might be my most favorite of the month.  It uses the darling Tag Creations:  Delightful Bunch stamp set and coordinating dies.

Supplies used on You're Loved a Bunch Bag:

The sweet Birdie stamp set and dies were used on my next card.  Love the tiny bird cages :).

Supplies used on Happy Anniversary Card:

The new Lovely Leaves stamp set and dies are a must have in your stamping stash.  I've also used the new Thankful Thoughts stamp set and dies on this card as well.  I love stamping leaves in non-traditional colors.

Supplies used on So Very Blessed Card:

More Lovely Leaves used on this card along with the new Just Sentiments:  Grateful Heart.

Supplies used on Grateful Heart Card:

The new On the Border:  Fall Foliage dies are completely stunning.  I've paired them with the new Inside Greetings:  Gratitude and To Die for Sweet Blessings.

Supplies used on Blessed Card:

I had so much fun creating this card, using the dies from the new It's a Sign:  Love & Kindness with felt...love flowers cut from felt and layered together.

Supplies used on Love and Kindness Card:

Lastly, the new Tent Style Packaging die paired with the Monster dies will sure make for some fun Halloween goodie bags this October.  These are so easy to whip up!

Supplies used on Tricks & Treats bag:

I appreciate your love and support and patience with me.  Thank you for checking in on me and all of your prayers.  One day I will share my story.

Melis

12 days of holiday giving...

Hello!  I just had to stop in and tell you all about the 12 Days of Holiday Giving taking place at the Scrapbook & Cards Today blog.  This is such a fun event and I'm happy to be taking part in it.  My project was created for the event and you can find all of the details there.

I've used the darling Charming Cottage Box Etched Die from Spellbinders.  It's my newest gift-packaging crush :).   I created my little cottage using Crate Paper and My Mind's Eye supplies.

The fun, metallic puffy stickers are also from Crate paper...gotta have these in my stash at all times, they're so cute.  My tag was created using the Scalloped Tag Die and Gift Card Cozy Sentiments stamp set from Papertrey Ink.

Visit the SCT blog for more details and enter to win some fun holiday giveaways!

Melis

 

throwback thursday: counting my blessings...

Good  morning!  Happy November to you!  My card today was created for Papertrey Ink and uses the delightful Counting My Blessings stamp set and coordinating dies.  I had forgotten just how much I enjoyed creating with this creative group of products.

The dies were made to fill in the blank when it comes to the many different sentiments that can be created using the stamp set.  I stamped my sentiment above and below  my die cut "thankful" using gold foil cardstock.   What I love most about the Counting My Blessings products is that you can use them with all off your favorite stamp sets, new and old.  I chose to pair mine with the Twig Wreath stamp set and dies.

After creating a focal point for my sentiment using the Mix & Mat:  Snowflakes die and the Stencil Basics:  Dots, I stamped a few images from the Twig Wreath.  I then added my wreath, using Kraft cardstock and Cocoa Bean, and then came my large die cut word.  To finish, I added stamped and die cut images from Twig Wreath and a few enamel dots, and achieved the fun, dimensional feel that I love.  LOVE layers and that's another perk of Counting My Blessings!

More to see on the Papertrey Ink blog and supplies are listed for you below.  

Enjoy your day!

Melis

reverse confetti fall-idays day 1...

Hello!  We at Reverse Confetti are having a fun, Fall-idays blog hop over the next few days.  My cards today are all about autumn and Halloween and I have loved using my Reverse Confetti supplies to celebrate this special time of year.

I used the gorgeous Fall Foliage stamp set and coordinating Confetti Cuts on my first card.  I stamped the images in watermark ink and then heat embossed them with gold embossing powder.  I then added color using ink blending and a few speckles created with embossing enamel once I was finished. 

I love adding in pinks and purples for autumn and these images are perfect for sponging on some fun and unique colors for fall.  I used a sentiment from the Autumn Blessings stamp set, paper from the Cheerful & Kind 6x6 paper pad, and the sweet Small Diamond Cover Penal in the background.

My next card uses the darling ghost and pumpkin from the Frightening Friends stamp set with the coordinating Confetti Cuts.  I stamped the spooky trees, clouds, and moon in the background on a block of Midnight cardstock.

I cut the panel for the front of my card along with the two strips of coordinating paper using the Bag & Tags Creator Confetti Cuts.  

I love creating Halloween cards with the sweet and whimsical images from the Frightening Friends stamp set....Halloween will be here and gone before we know it, so create your heart out while you can :).

Supplies are all listed for you below and hop along by following the links below as well.

Happy Monday!

Melis

Reverse Confetti Blog

Amy Kolling

Audrey Tokach

Kathy Schweinfurth

Tricia Barber

Amy Tsuruta

Deanne Kuntz

Amy Rohl

Maria Sabina

Crystal Thompson

Melissa Phillips

Jeanne Jachna

Olga Moss

throwback thursday: wreath for all seasons...

Hello, friends!  I'm here with an autumn card created for Papertrey Ink's Throwback Thursday feature.  We are pulling out the beautiful Wreath for All Seasons stamp set....an all-time favorite of mine.

I began by stamping wreaths on a Mix & Mat:  Pinked Edge die cut.  I stamped in Classic Kraft, Autumn Rose, Honey Nut, and Summer Sunrise.  I then inked the edges of my die cut to allow it to stand out from the background just a bit.

Next, I die cut a Scalloped Tag from Kraft cardstock.  I then stamped my wreath in Cocoa Bean with the berries in Americana.  My sentiment was heat embossed across the center of my wreath using gold embossing powder.

To finish, I added patterned paper across the center and added my tag using dimensional adhesive, and lastly, added a junk bow at the top.

I already have another project in the works using this beloved stamp set...can't put it away just yet!

All of the supplies are listed for you below and be sure to check out the Papertrey Ink blog to see more from other designers.

Happy October!

Melis

spellbinders large die of the month club...

Hello!  Happy, almost October!  The air has certainly got a fall chill to it and we've had the most gorgeous, brilliant, enormous, full moon lately for the fall harvest...I love absolutely everything about this time of year!

Have you heard of the Spellbinders Club Kits?  With each kit club you subscribe to, you'll receive various products each month.  My cards today use the Spellbinders Large Die of the Month Kit for September.  These dies are perfect for this special and fun time of year.

The dies included for September's kit are the center square pumpkin and cat dies that I am showing on my cards today.  The frilly, outer die is also from Spellbinders and is the Ringlet Round Etched die and it can be purchased separately.

I used another die from Spellbinders across the bottom where I stamped my sentiment.  It is from the Pierced Banners Etched die collection and the sentiment is from Sentiment Staples:  Halloween mini stamp set from Papertrey Ink.

I used the very same die collections on both of my cards, just selecting different dies for the center image.  I love this little black cat :).

This sentiment is also from Papertrey Ink and is stamped on a different die from the same Pierced Pierced Banners Etched die collection as the first card.  I added a few speckles to my pumpkin and cat by using Stampendous Shabby Green Embossing Enamel and melting it in place.

The paper and cardstock stickers used are all from the sweet Bewitched collection from Echo Park.  It's a must-have collection for this fall!

All of the supplies used are listed for you below.

Enjoy your day!

Melis

creating with papertrey...

Good morning!  I'm up on the Papertrey Ink blog today with a Make it Monday step-by-step tutorial showing how I used my pre-printed Papertrey Ink paper to create my holiday gift box.

I used plenty of the fun Bitty Big patterned paper, but what I'm referring to is the delightful,  pre-printed paper that is included in the mini kits, such as in the Holiday Hugs as used here on my first package.

The kits come with the paper and coordinating dies, but you can purchase the paper separately and free-hand cut the images too.

Pretty packaging is so easy and fun with these darling mini kits....simply create a tag and then choose a wrap, such as the Essential Pillow Box die used here on my first package.  Once again, step-by-step images are on the Papertrey Ink blog.

I created a couple of other samples for you, the first using the Halloween Hugs mini kit combined with the Petal Box Die.

I used a die from the Spider Web Trio die collection to create my tag, attaching images from Halloween Hugs over the top.

The Halloween Hugs Mini Kit is currently sold out, but the paper collection is available, which would allow you to create your tags by simple cutting images out from the pre-printed paper.

And lastly, I've used the Color Pop:  Autumn mini kit on my gift wrap that uses the In the Bag die collection.  

After assembling my gif bag, I embellished a die cut Scalloped Tag with images from the Color Pop:  Autumn kit and this little package came together in a hurry!

Using the pre-printed papers found in these kits makes creating so quick and easy, but at the same time you're creating something handmade and memorable for the special people in your life.

All of the supplies I've used are listed for you below.

Enjoy your Monday!

Melis

DT Tips: Pattern Play...

Happy Friday!  It's my turn for Papertrey Ink's DT Tips and today I'm celebrating the patterns and textures of Autumn.  I love fall crafting and the variety of ways you can bring a bit of Autumn into your handmade creations.

I'll do my best to explain how I love to mix my patterned paper and textures.  The first thing that drew me to paper-crafting was, in fact, the patterned paper :).  This stuff is like candy to me and I can hardly create without incorporating a bit of it.  

On my first card, I have used the darling Shape Up Series:  Pumpkin and Pumpkin Sections.  I started with a base of Stormy Sea cardstock, knowing I would love little pieces of it peeking through as I layered on my sections.  I then selected my materials.  Corrugated cardstock is a must in my craft supplies.  I love its simplicity but also the way it can create character and interest so easily.  You'll notice that sections of my pumpkin and the Enclosed:  Leaf (veins) are cut from corrugated cardstock.

I also selected a tiny floral...florals are also a must when mixing and matching.  For this project, I needed a small floral because I could see that a large floral would be too busy mixed with my woodgrain, small polka dots, and plaid.  So when selecting your patterns, it's important to make sure that you've got a balance.  If you go with a large plaid like I did here, a smaller floral and polka dot would help balance it, instead of creating competition and noise between the patterns.  My sentiment comes from the Autumn Scarecrow stamp set, my flourish across the bottom is from the Autumn Adornments, and my stamped leaves are from the Forest Floor:  Autumn stamp set and dies.

On my next card, I have used the cute, cute, cute Apple Prints stamp set and coordinating dies.  I just knew these little apples would look sweet as can be cut from plaid and polka dots.

I used two plaids/ginghams on this card, which I normally wouldn't do when mixing patterns.  But, you can see that one is darker than the other, for a more subtle pattern, and the other is brighter and tipped on a diagonal, which takes on a whole different feel.  Try this:)...it's a fun way to use plaid paper.

One of my images is solid and was stamped, and then at the top is a simple, bitty polka dot.  I generally don't use large patterns on small die cuts, because you can lose the shape of the die from time to time.

The tops of each apple was cut from Spring Moss felt which adds texture and softness.  Love felt!  In the background, I used the Frame it Out:  Many Blessings stamp set, stamping in Classic Kraft ink on a Mix and Mat:  Brackets die cut.

My last card reminds me of everything I love about Autumn...it just has a cozy, warm feel to it, which is what the textures and patterns do...they make us feel something.

I began with a Mix & Mat:  Postal Die and then used the Window Works Die to cut a window in the center.  I layered it over soft, tan gingham paper.  I needed my background to be soft, in order to allow my pumpkin to show up properly and not get lost.

I then used a tiny floral paper and the Polka Dot Parade #8 die to cut my pumpkin, using dark green felt for my leaf, and corrugated cardstock for my stem.  My Ocean Tides felt heart was cut using the Traveler's Journal Passport Cover.

My sentiment comes from the Sunflower Harvest stamp set and the floral vine across the bottom from the Autumn Adornments stamp set.  Once again you'll notice that I added in a tiny polka dot from the Bitty Big Honey Nut collection and I added a medium size floral to compliment it, but not overpower.

I hope that gives you a little peek inside my brain:)...it's kind of something that you feel your way through and get the hang of with practice and lots of fun experimenting.

Supplies are all listed for you below and I'll answer any questions you might have...just send me an email to [email protected]

Enjoy your day!

Melis 

countdown to confetti: day 2...

It's Day 2 of the Reverse Confetti September Countdown and today might just be my most favorite day of the release yet!  My card was created with the new Cotton & Thistle stamp set and coordinating Confetti Cuts.

You'll have to check out the images included in the complete set of Cotton & Thistle to see just how darling this set is.  I used the bundle of blooms for my card, stamping my images on watercolor cardstock, adding a bit of water to make the ink puddle and pool, and then added color using my Zig Clean Color Markers...then more water :).  I also added melted embossing enamel to add in texture and personality.

Before adhering my Cotton & Thistle bundles, I tied them together using trim and seam binding.  My sentiment and wreath are from the new Fall Foliage stamp set...another truly delightful set, perfect for this time of year!

I used the Wreaths Confetti Cuts, cutting the wreath apart, and adding in tiny bits of it to create more depth and dimension to my wreath.

All of these sweet, new products will be available at Reverse Confetti on September 8th!  Aren't they irresistible?

Thanks for visiting.

Melis

countdown to confetti: day 1...

Hello friends!  I'm happy to be here with you today, sharing fun, new products from Reverse Confetti!  Their September release is underway and is sure to inspire!

I have used the darling Frightening Friends stamp set and Confetti Cuts on my card, ink blending and using my Copics to add color to my spooky scene.  As always, I love the sweet and creating sentiments included in this set...so hard to choose one to use on today's card :).

In the background, I have used the new Cover Panel Triangles Confetti Cut, cutting it from black cardstock and adding patterned paper behind.  I then used paper from the new Abundant Autumn 6x6 Paper Pad along with Lacy Scallop Circles Confetti Cuts to create my outer circle.  I then used vellum and the Fa La La Circle Confetti Cuts to create my inner circles, followed by Buttercup cardstock, vellum, and the Pop Up Circle Confetti Cut.  

Here's a full view of these fun products!  Don't you just love this time of year?!

All of these new supplies will be available on September 8th!

Thanks for visiting.

Melis

embellished elegance...

Hello and Happy Early Autumn :)!  My cards today were created for Papertrey Ink for their Simple to Spectacular feature.  We were assigned the Embellished Elegance stamp set and challenged to take it from Simple to Spectacular.

Since I have a very hard time with Simple, let's go backwards and start with my final card.  I used the Embellished Elegance stamp set and dies on this card, layering my images and die cut/stamped images over a die cut Autumn Pumpkin.  I love the depth and dimension that stamped and die cut images give.  Notice that on each card, there may be different images used from the Embellished Elegance stamp set, only because I wanted to show you all of the beautiful options available.

My intermediate card uses the stamped and die cut Autumn Pumpkin once again, but I skipped the die cut and stamped Embellished Elegance images and stamped these images directly on my cardstock base, which was created using the Scallop Stackers:  Medium dies combined.   I love the tiny bit of Bitty Big Honey Nut paper peeking through the scallops.

I used a different "Happy" font from the Embellished Elegance, once again just to show the beautiful, versatile images included.  My fun "Autumn" sentiment at the bottom is one of my favorite stamps and is from the Monthly Moments:  September collection.  

My Simple card doesn't use any die cuts at all, it's just a one layer card, letting the gorgeous images in Embellished Elegance enhance the Autumn Pumpkin.  Since I wasn't using any die cuts on this card, I used the larger of the pumpkins from the Autumn Pumpkins stamp set, knowing it would take up a bit more of the empty space between my sentiments.

You'll notice that I only used one of the dies from the Scalloped Stackers: Medium die collection.  I thought I'd never be able to create a one layer card, but I kind of like this :).  Simple is very hard for me, but certainly a fun challenge with the Embellished Elegance stamp set!

Be sure to visit the Papertrey Ink blog to see what the other designers have created.  My supplies used are linked for you below.

Have a beautiful day!

Melis

 

throwback thursday: ombre builders...

Good morning!  I, along with a couple of other Papertrey Ink design team members, have taken on the latest Throwback Thursday challenge, this time featuring the fun, Ombre Builders.  I LOVE this set more now than I did originally and am so glad to have pulled it out again!

Since I'm stuck on pumpkins and the darling Grins & Ghouls stamp set, I chose to use my Ombre Builders stamp set to create a Halloween card, using Summer Sunrise and Orange Zest to create my background.  The images in Ombre Builders are the perfect size to fit across the center of the Scallop Stackers Small die, which I've used here, cut from Vintage Cream cardstock.

I wanted to anchor my pumpkins, so for one of the images from Ombre Builders, I used True Black ink, creating a shelf of sorts for which to place my pumpkins.  I then added Corner Adorner:  August at the top, with the tiny spider and my sentiment opposite the web and added white shimmer paint to give it a little shine.

Lastly, I added sequins, and attached my card front to a Plum Pudding card base, and that was that!

Be sure to see what amazing things the other designers have created HERE....I have gotten a peek and I LOVE their creations and know you will too!

Thanks for visiting.

Melis

 

introducing fence line: autumn + bold borders: foliage...

Good morning friends!  Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to the new Papertrey Ink, Fence Line:  Autumn stamp set and coordinating dies.  I ADORE these products and love creating with them.

I have used the beautiful, new Bold Borders:  Foliage die as the frame around my card, cutting it from Vintage Cream cardstock.  This was layered over a patterned paper card base.  I then used the Noted Simply Stitched A2 die to create the background for my autumn scene.

The pumpkins, wheat stalks, wagon wheel, scarecrow, and crow are all from the Fence Line:  Autumn stamp set.  The "For You" die cut is from the new Bold Borders:  Foliage die, and "Grateful" is from the new Forest Floor:  Autumn.

On my next card, I the Bold Borders:  Foliage die with corrugated cardstock, giving it a textured, dimensional look.  I then ran the die through my machine again, using gold glittered cardstock and snipped a few of the leaves from the die cut, adhering them to the original.

Inside the Bold Borders:  Foliage frame, I stamped images from the Fence Line:  Autumn stamp set.  I love the ability to build a variety of scenes using this fun set.

My sentiment is from the Glorious Globes:  Autumn stamp set, with my large leaves from the Forest Floor:  Autumn stamp set.

Lastly, I created an autumn tag using the new Shape Shifters:  Circle 3 die as my tag base.  The top layer was cut from Scarlet Jewel with the bottom layer cut from Saffron Spice.  

Next, I layered on my fence, pumpkins, scarecrow, and wheat stalks, allowing the fence to extend over the edge of the tag a bit for character.

I used thew Forest Floor:  Autumn stamp set and dies once again to create my tag, adding in an image from the new Seasonal Borders:  Autumn as well.

All of these items will be available and linked below on the 15th of August at 10PM EST.  More to see on the Papertrey Ink blog!

Melis

introducing frame it out: many blessings + simply gourd-eous...

Morning!  Welcome to another inspiring day of new products from Papertrey Ink.  Today we are introducing a couple of my  most favorite stamp sets from the August release.

My first card uses the new Frame it Out:  Many Blessings stamp set and coordinating die.  The sweet and intricate wreath around my sentiment uses that new die, while the sentiment comes from the coordinating stamp set.  

The new Simply Gourd-eaous stamp set was used for my fun, colorful pumpkins and squash.  I LOVE how lifelike they are!  I also used the new Seasonal Borders:  Autumn around the edges of my card, which was created using the new Scallop Stackers Small die.

My next card uses the Simply Gourd-eous stamp set and dies once again along with the Frame it Out:  Many Blessings stamp set.  I used the Mix & Mat:  Brackets die and Autumn Rose cardstock to create my focal point.  

The new Say it Simply:  Giving Thanks die was used to form a portion of my sentiment and then the second portion came from the Frame it Out:  May Blessings stamp set.

I can't quite stop using the darling Scallop Stackers:  Small die, so just be prepared for an overload using it :).

All of these new products will be available on August 15th, 10PM EST at Papertrey Ink.

Thanks for visiting!

Melis

 

introducing Text & Texture: Leaves, Seasonal Borders: Autumn and more!...

Hello and welcome to Day 3 of Papertrey Ink's August release.  We are celebrating Autumn with today's beautiful products...there's so much to love!

My first card uses the new Shape Shifters:  Circle 3 die collection.  Isn't it just the prettiest image?  I love the delicate, intricate nature of it and matted it over Ocean Tides cardstock cut using the Mix & Mat:  Postal die.  

I then used the new Seasonal Borders:  Autumn stamp set and dies to create my woodsy, floral scene.  I stamped on Kraft cardstock using Americana, Autumn Rose, Cocoa Bean, Ocean Tides, Olive Twist, Plum Pudding, Ripe Avocado, Prairie Grass, and Summer Sunrise.  I then used the new Sentiment Staples:  Thanksgiving stamp set for my sentiment, stamping on a die cut Wine Bottle Tag #2 die in Plum Pudding ink.  My card base was cut from Scarlet Jewel and I used Bitty Bit Honey Nut across the bottom.  I love these warm, rich colors together.

On my next card, I used the new Text & Texture:  Leaves stamp set to create my background.  I began with watercolor cardstock and stamped my first Text & Texture:  Leaves image in watermark ink and then heat embossed using white embossing powder.  I then used the second Text & Texture:  Leaves stamp, stamping in Spring Moss and Aqua Mist.  Next, I sponged on Summer Sunrise ink to highlight some of the fall leaves. I used the Scallop Stackers Small die next, created the decorative edge behind the leaf background.

I framed in my leaf background using Spring Moss ink and the Pierced Feature Frames die.  The Paper Clippings:  Thankful for You stamp set was used to create the Autumn images in the corners of my card.  

Lastly, I used the new Words to Live By:  Gratitude stamp set and dies to form my sentient, once again using the Wine Bottle Tag #2 die for the second portion of my sentiment.

Be sure to stop in and visit the Papertrey Ink blog to see more beautiful projects from the team.

Melis