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stencil basics: quatrefoil + tag sale #11...

So crazy about these next products from Papertrey Ink.  Dawn McVey has designed the new Stencil Basics:  Quatrefoil and Tag Sale #11 dies which coordinate so beautifully together.  I combined my stencils with watermark ink and WOW! Salsa embossing power.  I love the soft effect created.  

I layered my stenciled block of cardstock over Autumn Rose cardstock, cut using the gorgeous, new Mix & Mat:  Plaid die, running the edges over watermark ink and the heat embossing with white powder as I did in one of my earlier cards.  I love the birch frame for holiday cards and this technique really  makes the edges pop!

I then die cut my Tag Sale #11 layers from white glittered cardstock, Kraft, and White cardstock, stamping my sentiment on the center die cut using the Snowfall Style stamp set and Olive Twist ink.  I embellished with Beautiful Berries:  Winter, stamped in Spring Moss, Pale Peony, and Autumn Rose, and a couple of die cut snowflakes, cut using the Snowflake Style dies.

Such a fun card to create with delightful new products.  More to see on Nichole's blog!  Remember all of these new items will be available on November 15th, 10PM EST.  Thanks for your visit!

Melis

Papertrey Ink New Products Used:

 

 

introducing snowfall style and winter woolens...

Well, you're just going to love the next round of new products from Paperytrey Ink for their November Release....I know I sure do!  My first card uses the gorgeous Snowfall Style stamp set and coordinating dies.  MUST HAVES :)!

I began my card by creating a stamped background on my card base using the snowflake images from the stamp set, stamping in Limeade Ice, Green Parakeet, Raspberry Fizz, and Sweet Blush.  This is one of my most favorite Christmas color combos as it's just so happy and vibrant.  Next I die cut three Snowfall Style snowflakes from glittery white cardstock and layered them together, embellishing with felt holly leaves, cut using the Brilliant Baubles die collection.  Before adhering them to my card front, I added a vellum layer, die cutting the bottom edge using the To the Point Edgers II die collection.

I stamped my sentiment across the bottom using Raspberry Fizz once again.  The font used in this set is one of my new favorites, ever!  Love these new products for not only the holidays but all through our cold, winter months as well.

On my next card, I used the darling new Winter Woolens stamp set.  I created a tiny mini card by using the Noted:  Scalloped Square die and Bitty Big Pure Poppy paper.  I then cut a block of white cardstock and adhered it to the center and started building my focal point.

I added a large snowflake die cut using the Snowflake Style die collection and then layered on my sweater, cap, and mittens, stamping in Sweet Blush, Soft Stone, and Pure Poppy.

Across the bottom I stamped my sentiment on a die cut banner using Stormy Sea ink.  

Truly so much fun!  I love it when stamp sets leave me wanting to create more and more, just as these do!

There's plenty more to see on Nichole's blog.  All of these new products will be available on November 15th, 10PM EST at Papertrey Ink.

Thank you for your visit!

Melis

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countdown to confetti - day 3...

It's Day 3 of the Reverse Confetti November release and you're going to LOVE today's stamp set.  It's called Happy Winter and it's perfect for snowy January days, but also fun for your holiday cards as well.

I used the new Large Diamond Cover Panel in the background, adding a strip of patterned paper from the Cheerful & Kind 6x6 Paper Pad.  I then created my focal point by using the new Scalloped Squares Confetti Cuts, adding more Cheerful & Kind paper to the opening, followed by a bit of vellum.

I then added colorful snowflakes and winter hat from the Happy Winter stamp set.  Across the bottom I chose to use a sentiment from the Cool Friend stamp set...the sentiments in this set pair perfectly with Happy Winter :).

Lots more to see on the blogs listed for you below.  

Don't forget to leave a comment on each blog and on the Reverse Confetti Facebook page for a chance to win $15 to spend at Reverse Confetti!  

All of these new products will soon all be available, November 8th, 12 PM EST HERE at Reverse Confetti!

Amy Kolling

Tricia Barber 

Lisa Henke 

 

Amy Rohl 

 

Heather Hoffman 

 

Amy Tsuruta 

 

Amy Sheffer 

 

Kathy Schweinfurth 

 

Audrey Tokach 

 

Deanne Kuntz 

 

Jeanne Jachna 

 

Susan Liles 

 

And, ‘Fetti Friend...Laurel Seabrook

 

countdown to confetti - day 1...

Hello there!  Happy November!  We are kicking off a new month with delightful new products from Reverse Confetti...they are pretty irresistible :).  All of the new products you'll see over the next couple of days will be available for purchase on November 8th at Reverse Confetti.

My card today uses the darling new Sweet Holidays stamp set and coordinating Confetti Cuts.  I adore gingerbread houses and this one has to be the cutest one I've ever seen in a stamp set!  I used some soft pastel Copic markers to color in my gingerbread house along with Wink of Stella to add a little shimmer.  Across the bottom of my card I used paper from the new Cheerful & Kind 6x6 Paper Pad.

In the background, I've used the new Scallop Stripe Panel with a bit of ink sponged on over the top portion and a few snowflakes stamped from another new set you'll here more about soon :).  It was hard choosing a sentiment from all of the sweet options available in this particular stamp set...they've all got to be used this holiday season as I love them all.

There's so much more to see by following along with the blog hop as listed below.  Don't forget to leave a comment on each blog and on the Reverse Confetti Facebook page for a chance to win $15 to spend at Reverse Confetti!  

All of these new products will soon all be available, November 8th, 12 PM EST HERE at Reverse Confetti!

Amy Kolling

Tricia Barber 

Lisa Henke 

 

Amy Rohl 

 

Heather Hoffman 

 

Amy Tsuruta 

 

Amy Sheffer 

 

Kathy Schweinfurth 

 

Audrey Tokach 

 

Deanne Kuntz 

 

Jeanne Jachna 

 

Laurie Schmidlin 

 

Susan Liles 

 

And, ‘Fetti Friend...Laurel Seabrook

buffalo plaid Christmas...

Hello!  I'm so happy to be here with you today with Tips & Tricks from Papertrey Ink!  My post is all about my 2017 holiday crush....Buffalo Plaid!  Let's start with a few photos I found that inspired me to create with plaid for the upcoming holiday season.

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This is such a simple approach to creating handmade tags for the holidays.  All you need is cardstock of your choice, I went with Pure Poppy, but Americana or Scarlet Jewel would be really fun to try as well.  And then or course, your Background Basics:  Super Gingham stamp set and True Black ink.  

The rest is so easy and fun!  For this tag, I used the Basic Bookmark 2 die and stamped my plaid across a portion of the bottom, leaving the rest plain.  I then used the Holiday Tag Along kit, layering on a pre-printed tag and sequins from this kit and then a fun, paper-bow, created with paper from the Make it Market:  Wonderland Kit and the Simple Gift Bow die.

Next, I selected a different tag die, the Stitched Tag, and stamped the entire thing using the Background Basics:  Super Gingham stamp. I added a contrasting bit of patterned paper across the top of my tag and then started dressing it up.

I stamped my sentiment on a Double Ended Banner die, using the Traveler's Journal:  December stamp set.  Next, I added die cut holly leaves, using the Seasonal Stitching:  Holly die and a stamped and die cut bow using the Gift Card Cozy Bow die.

The darling Wrap it Up die collection may just be my most favorite to use for unique holiday gift tags.  You can see here that I've created a plaid box using the same supplies as on the other two tags and dressed it up using contrasting patterned paper and corrugated cardstock.

 

One of my most favorite things about plaid is that is creates such a cozy, homespun feel and lends itself so well to combining patterned paper and other mediums such as corrugated cardsxtouck.  The tag was stamped using a sentiment from the Berry Wreath stamp set and the pine sprigs were cut using the Shaped Sayings:  Christmas dies.

Something else that is lots of fun to try with your stamped Buffalo Plaid backgrounds is die cutting shapes from it, such as shown here where I've used the Dash Away All die.  Love how this tag turned out and can't wait to try other shapes such a a Christmas tree, star, bow, etc.



I used the Berry Wreath Tag die and stamped it using the Berry Wreath stamp set in New Leaf.  I then layered on my plaid deer and added sequins from the Holiday Tag Along Kit.  Lastly, just a few embellishments such as adhesive pearls and baker's twine.  So easy and quick and I love the results!

I can't wait to see what you come up with!  Merry Christmas and happy crafting!

All of the Papertrey Ink supplies I've used on my tags are listed for you below.

Melis

 

throwback thursday: fair isle motifs...

Happy Throwback Thursday!  I'm joining a few of the other Papertrey Ink designers today, revisiting the Fair Isle Motifs stamp set.  It's always, always been one of my favorites :).

I created a background using Pure Poppy ink and images from the Fair Isle Motifs stamp set.  I love how they look stamped in solid red...so cheery.  I then created my focal point by die cutting Kraft cardstock using the Berry Wreath Tag die.  I created a cluster of holiday florals using the Spruce & Sprigs stamp set...another favorite of mine.

I added a stamped Tremendous Tag to my florals, using the Season's Greetings stamp set.  Across the bottom I used the To the Point Edgers II die collection and Bitty Big Pure Poppy paper.

There's more projects using this stamp set for you to enjoy on Nichole's blog.

Projects listed for you below.  Enjoy your day!
Melis

year of psalms: october...

Morning!  We are almost done sharing our new release projects from Papertrey Ink.  Today's card uses the new Year of Psalms:  October stamp set.  It's so beautiful and perfect for Christmas.

I stamped my sentiment on a die cut Basic Bookmark 3, using Aqua Mist and Spring Moss ink.  

I tucked it behind a few images attached across the bottom.  I've used the Holiday Greens Borders stamp set and dies, the Cloche Quarters:  Winter Fillers stamp set and dies, and snowflakes using the Silver White Wishes die collection.  Such a fun card to crate :).

I can't wait to stop in and see what the other designers have created...you'll find them on Nichole's blog.

Thanks for visiting!

Melis

 

dash away all & mix & mat: snowflakes...

Hello there!  I'm back with more cards created for Papertrey Ink using their brand, new products!  My first card uses the new Dash Away All stamp set and coordinating die.  

I used the reindeer die without the stamp set to create my focal point.  It was cut from gold glittered cardstock and is layered over white glittered cardstock, cut using the Delicate Details die.  I then added my sentiment and stamped bow on a die cut banner.

At the bottom of my card I used the tiny church and tree images found in the Cloche Quarters:  Winter Fillers stamp set.  In the background near the top, I've used the snowflakes images to create a wintery background.

My next project uses the new Mix & Mat:  Snowflakes die collection.  I created a little gift bag using the In the Bag die collection.  The front of my bag was cut using Stormy Sea cardstock.  After it was cut, I ran it through my die cut machine a second time with the center die from the Mix & Mat:  Snowflakes die collection, creating a window in the front of my bag.  

I cut the back of my bag from white glittered cardstock, allowing the glittery feel to show through from the behind the lovely, intricate snowflakes.

I then created a tag using the gorgeous Damask Snowflakes die collection.  I haven't used these for a while and was so happy to pull them out and enjoy them...they are must haves!   I used the Snowflake Medallion die to create the center of my double snowflakes and then  layered on gold glittered holly leaves, cut from the the Holly Jolly dies.  Lastly, I added my sentiment from the Traveler's Journal December Typed Words stamp set, stamped on a banner found in the Make it Market:  Wonderland kit.

All of the Papertrey Ink supplies used can be found listed for you below.  Be sure to stop in at Nichole's blog to see lots more!

Melis

traveler's journal: december and quoted: little bit more...

Morning!  Welcome to another group post from Papertrey Ink.  Today a few of the designers are sharing cards and such created with first, the new Traveler's Journal:  December + December Typed Words, and second, the new Quoted:  Little Bit More stamp set.

I created a tag using images from the Traveler's Journal:  December and the December Typed Words stamp set and the Holiday Tag Along die, stamping in pale colors for the holiday season.  I then layered the finished tag over a frame, cut using the new Mix & Mat:  Snowflakes die, which I had previously sponged on the same soft colors used on my tag.

I then attached a die cut Tremendous Tag that had been stamped and embellished with images from both sets.  I LOVE this color combo for the holidays:  Lilac Grace, Aqua Mist, Hibiscus Burst, Pale Peony, Sweet Blush, and Spring Moss.  Lastly I tucked in die cut snowflakes, cut using glittered cardstock and the Silver White Wishes die collection.

Next up is a tag created with the new Quoted:  Little Bit More stamp set, using the Monthly Moments:  Journal Card 2 as my base.

I stamped my large sentiment on vellum, heat embossing in white powder.  I then layered it over a second tag, cut from soft pink patterned paper.  

I added just a few embellishments, stamped and die cut using the Brilliant Baubles stamp set.  Lastly, I added a bit of Pure Poppy Baker's Twine and sequins to finish.

All of the Papertrey Ink supplies I've used on these two projects are listed for you below and there's much more to see by visiting Nichole's blog.

Thanks for stopping in!

Melis

sing a song of christmas...

Good morning!  Happy Monday to all my friends!  Today a few of the designers at Papertrey Ink are sharing cards created with the new Sing a Song of Christmas stamp set and dies.  What a delightful set!  I have been having so much fun creating with it.

I stamped the background of my Fun Frame die cut using Soft Stone, using one of the musical melody images from the new stamp set.  I then layered on my violin, stamped using Americana, Pure Poppy, and True Black ink.  My large music note was stamped in Ripe Avocado with the tiny snowflakes stamped in Americana and Pure Poppy.

I then added some Beautiful Berries:  Winter images to bring in some softness....these are my go-to for my Winter florals :).  And, lastly, I added a tiny tag, stamped using words from the new Traverler's Journal:  December stamp set...another set I LOVE!

All of the supplies used are listed for you below, and there's oh, so much more to see on Nichole's blog.  

Thanks for your visit!

Melis

introducing cloche quarters: winter fillers + sentiments...

Good morning!  I'm so happy to be with you today sharing a few Papertrey Ink lovelies with you!  I'm pretty excited about and in LOVE with the products I get to share with you today!  The new Cloche Quarters:  Winter Fillers + Sentiments are the perfect addition to your holiday card-making stash!  

To say I'm smitten with the tiny, vintage church image is an understatement :)...I immediately envisioned it stamped in shabby pink and aqua and covered with glittery snow.  If you're not familiar with the original Cloche Quarters stamp set, maybe you'll become a bit more accustomed to it on my cards today.  The cloche images are just the right size for miniature fillers, such as those in the Winter Fillers stamp set.  I used the large dome on this card, nestling in a pink church and green tree. 

I added another tiny church at the bottom and a shabby pink tree.  I embellished my cloche with berries from the Beautiful Berries:  Winter stamp set.  In the background I've used another gorgeous, new product from Papertrey Ink, the Mix & Mat:  Snowflakes die.  I die cut it from white cardstock and lightly sponged on Aqua Mist ink.

I went for a bit more woodsy feel to my next card, using the tiny old station wagon image found in the Cloche Quarters:  Winter Fillers stamp set.  It is stamped in Autumn Rose, Fine Linen, Spring Moss, and Stormy Sea ink...I adore it!

On this card as well as the previous card, I added snow by using the new Dash Away All stamp set, stamping the snow image in watermark ink and heat embossing it using Shabby Green Enamel from Stampendous.  I love the glittery feel to it.

I added more trees from the new set, stamping them in a variety of shades of Linen and green.  In the background I've use snowflake images from the new Traveler's Journal:  December stamp set.  And, across the bottom I've used the new To the Point Edgers II die collection...antoher must have :).

Lastly, I created a tag using the Made With Love Tag 2 die, using the new Bitty Big Spring Rain as my base layer, adding a layer of vellum over that, then glittered cardstock to the center tag die cut.  For this tag, I cut the center out of my cloche, using a die found in the Cloche Quarters die collection.  I love having the option of leaving them solid, or cutting the center from them.

Isn't this tiny snowman from the Cloche Quarters:  Winter Fillers stamp set the cutest?  He's next to a glittered tree, and perched on top of the darling scalloped cake stand from the Cloche Quarters stamp set.

I embellished with snowflakes cut using the Silver White Wishes die collection and a few Beautiful Berries:  Spring images.

Lots to love once again!  I'll be back soon, but be sure to check out Nichole's blog for more details.  All of these new products will be available on October 15th 10PM EST at Papertrey Ink, and the new products will be linked on my blog then as well.  In the meantime, I have the older products used linked below.

Thanks for your visit!

Melis 

peace, pumpkins, and joy...

Hello my sweet friends!  I hope you're doing well.  My heart has been awfully sad and weighed down these last few days, but today there is a different feeling inside, and that is one of gentle comfort, hope, and gratitude.  I hope you can feel it too.  This past weekend was one  I look forward to twice a year, General Conference weekend from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  The messages I heard keep coming back to me and the feeling I felt while listening to each message, the spirit felt while listening to the truths which I so firmly believe in, have brought me happiness and overwhelming gratitude, and comfort.  If you ever wonder what that feeling might feel like or find yourself searching for truth and answers, please follow this link to learn more about what I believe.  

I've been enjoying the Wonderland Kit from Papertrey Ink and have mixed it with a couple of other stamp sets here on my card today.  Across the bottom I used the Fair Isle Borders stamp set and added the tiny deer images from the Wonderland Kit just above the stamped border.  I love how they look lined up and spread across the card.

I then used the Background Basics:  Celestial Sky stamp set on my die cut tag because the sprinkles of stars also resemble snow falling gently.  I stamped my sentiment from the Beautiful Berries:  Winter stamp set and added flowers from the Wonderland kit.  They are so beautiful and I love playing with different color combinations as I create.  All of the supplies used on this card can be found at the end of my post.

I haven't posted photos of my little shabby spot at Mountain Mercantile for a while and wanted to share a few today, now that I've got it all dressed up for Halloween.  I'll happily ship anything you see, so just send me a note :).  I'm crazy for the darling glittered, jumbo candy corn ($6 per package.)

I've got a handful of these vintage shadow boxes, available in 4 styles ($13 each), and glittered crows in cages ($9).  I'm especially fond of the orange and black bottlebrush trees, available in a variety of sizes ranging in price from $4-$12.

Delightful Halloween Tin Canisters ($17, $14, and $11).

Another favorite, Flying Owl Tin Buckets ($12).

Glittered spider webs in black and orange ($10), and large vintage-inspired paper rosettes for Halloween parties or decorating ($5), available in 3 styles.

There Was an Old Witch Cone (($15) and darling candy boxes ($2.50 each), available in 4 styles.

Halloween festooning in orange and black  ($9), you can see it spilling out of the witches hat, glittered pumpkins ($10).

Grapevine pumpkin ($10), shabby metal Homegrown bucket ($29), crabapple picks ($4.99), and mustard astilbe bushes ($4.99).

I've also got some new candle scents coming very soon...hopefully my yummy smelling packages will arrive today ;).

My last card was created for Emma's Paperie and is based on a fun sketch you can find HERE.  

I've used my very most favorite autumn collection on this card, Amber Moon from Prima Marketing.  You can find all of the supplies in this collection and those used on my card HERE at Emma's.

Before I go, I just wanted to share a quote that I ran across this morning, one that I love, from a precious woman I love.  Marjorie Pay Hinckley is one of my favorites and each tidbit of wisdom she left behind is always truth spoken gently to my heart.



Wishing you a beautiful day!  Thank you for stopping.

Melis

more wonderland...

It's October!  What a gorgeous month...one that has started out so beautifully here!  Since it's October 1st, it must mean that the new Papertrey Ink Make it Market Kit:  Wonderland is available, yes?  As promised, I have more projects to share with you.  I'll be sharing them just as often as possible.  

For my projects today, I used the Gift Card Cozy die along with the Holiday Tag Along die to create gift card pockets and tags for the holidays.  Along with using paper from the Wonderland kit, I mixed in some of the Pure Poppy Bitty Big as well...so perfect for Christmas crafting.

And, because I adore the old truck stamp and die from the Wonderland kit, I decided to make them the main focus on my tags, complete with a tree propped up in the truck bed.  Betsy's creative mind and all of the wonderful details she thought out for this kit makes creating so much fun :).

I love the vintage feel to the old truck image, and the first thing that came to my mind when I first saw it was GINGHAM!  I adore gingham and love the cozy, homespun, country feel it adds, so I used the Background Basics:  Gingham stamp set across the bottom of each tag, stamping in Spring Moss, Aqua Mist, Berry Sorbet, and Pure Poppy.

I used stencils from the Wonderland kit as well as the Holiday Tag Along kit at the top of each of my tags, sponging on Aqua Mist ink to create, soft, snowy scenes.

I love the tiny, delicate floral images included in the Wonderland kit and added a few of them to each tag, loving the softness they bring to my homespun little holiday tags and their holders.  

Wishing you a delightful week ahead.  Thanks for visiting!

Melis

 

make it market kit: wonderland...

 

Hello!  At long last, it's time to reveal the new Make it Market Kit:  Wonderland from Papertrey Ink and Betsy Veldman!  These Christmas crafting kits keep getting more beautiful each year!  Here's a bit about this spectacular kit:

The Make it Market:  Wonderland kit is definitely the kit to top all kits. Betsy has gone above and beyond with this one! Each and every piece has been thoughtfully designed and selected to give you an endless amount of design options as you prepare for the holidays. From gorgeous gift tags to unforgettable holiday cards, you will have everything you need at your fingertips! One of the best parts of this kit? Well besides the innovative die-cut and stamped mini vintage pick-up truck. The mini cloches! Yes! Real mini cloches! Betsy cleverly designed all of the elements to fit inside these sweet mini cloches that you can use for gifts, holiday table decor, the perfect finishing touch for your tree and SO much more. 

 

 

 

Stop by Nichole's blog HERE for all the details, and the kit itself will be available for sale on Sunday, October 1st at 10pm ET, exclusively at Papertrey Ink.

How about a few projects created just for you using this darling kit?  I admit to immediately being drawn to the vintage truck carrying a Christmas tree, so my first project uses these very elements :).

I created a couple of tags cut using the fun and unique birch-print paper ribbon...it's AMAZING!  I then layered on die cuts, stamped images, and my tiny bottlebrush tree to complete the scene.  I used bit of items from the embellishment kit to dress up my tag, attaching it to a tiny gift box,

I created a second tag using the same elements, but incorporated different images and dies, creating a totally different scene.  

The colors using in this kit are so varied, from bright, bold, and festive, to more subdued and serene.  And, the detailed stamps and dies are just jaw dropping!

Next up is a sweet scene nestled inside one of the darling cloches included in the kit.  Oh my!  These have to be the cutest things ever and once filled they are irresistible!

I used the 3-d truck die and stamps to create my pick-up truck and tucked it inside my snowy scene surrounded by stamped trees and a bottlebrush tree.  After my items were all adhered to the base of my cloche, I sprinkled in some of the faux snow and it completely changed the look and feel of my winter scene...love this stuff!

I attached my cloche to one of the wood slices and added my stamped and die cut sentiment along with holly leaves, all found in the kit. The base of my cloche was dressed up using some light blue adhesive scalloped ribbon, also found in the kit.  Such a pretty color and I adore the scallops :).

My last project is a card created with one of the stencils found in the kit, creating a soft background for my bold focal point.  I sponged on Fine Linen ink over my stencil, loving the effect.  

I then added my die cut scalloped oval, cut from Scarlet Jewel cardstock, and my winter scene, created entirely with stamps and dies found in the kit.  Across the bottom of my card I added a strip of Birch Print Curling ribbon...a treat in itself :).  


That's it for now, but you'll be seeing much more of this kit and projects created with it here on my blog.  It's a dream and so hard to put down :).  

Lots more to see on Nichole's blog...shopping begins October 1, at 10 PM EST!

Melis

 

 

papertrey ink - silver white winters...

Are you ready for just a bit more Papertrey Ink?  I sure hope so as I have been having such a good time creating with these new sets!  Today's card uses the new Silver White Winters stamp set and dies.  Totally beautiful and intricate and detailed...and I love the chosen fonts used for the sentiments.

I began with a block of corrugated cardstock in dark green.  I used a variety of different snowflake images from the set and stamped my block of cardstock using watermark ink and heat embossed each with Stampendous Shabby Green Enamel.  You must find yourself some of this :).  I then sanded and distressed my corrugated cardstock and added inking to the edges to add more distressing.

Next I used the new Wine Bottle Tag #2 die, trimmed of the top portion and created a tag for the front of my card, stamping the sentiment at them bottom in Ripe Avocado, snow flurries in Fine Linen, and my Beautiful Berries:  Winter in Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, Ripe Avocado, and Ocean Tides.  I layered my berries with a couple of Silver White Winters snowflake die cuts, cut using silver glittered cardstock.  Lastly, I used sequins from the Holiday Tag Along Kit to embellish.  Such a fun card to create...can't wait to try this in other colors.

Much more to see on Nichole's blog and as usual, I have all of the supplies listed for you below.

Enjoy!

Melis

 

papertrey ink - holiday tag along...

Just a little bit in love with the new Holiday Tag Along Kit from Papertrey Ink!  What a delightful, packed, super-sized, detailed, playful, unique kit for holiday tags and more!

I created a couple of tags for you today, one more on the simple side, just using the pre-printed paper included in the kit and using the Holiday Tag Along die to cut the tag from the paper.  I then embellished with sequins from the kit and stamped and die cut images from the Brilliant Baubles stamp set.  I added baker's twine at the top, also from the kit.  SO simple but the results are pretty festive!

My next tag is more complex, focusing more on the dies and stamps included in the set...you'll get so much use out of these and they'll last you for years to come!

I created my first layer from silver foil cardstock, heat embossing my sentiment in the center using white embossing powder.  The base layer was cut from pink glitter cardstock.  I then embellished using berries and sprigs from the Holiday Tag Along stamp set, and more images from the Brilliant Baubles stamp set.  One of my most favorite treats in this kit is the package of sequins....who can resist those?  I've used the silver snowflakes and red sequins on this tag.

And, on this tag I used the holly leaves and aqua sequins from the kit.  

So much fun!  More to see on Nichole's blog and more coming tomorrow.

papertrey ink - beautiful berries: winter & cutaway tags: winter...

Happy Monday!  I'm just bringing you more Papertrey Ink loveliness!  My first card today uses the truly beautiful, Beautiful Berries:  Winter.  I can't even begin to tell you how much I love this set.  From the tiny, intricate berries to the graceful sentiments that accompany it....it's breathtaking!

I created a focal point where I could anchor my sentiment by using the Berry Wreath die and embellishing with Beautiful Berries:  Winter.  In the background I used snow flurries from the new Silver White Winters stamp set.

I cut a piece of Bitty Big Simply Chartreuse on an angle and adhered it to one of the corners of my card, so as not to detract from the sentiment and berries.  I also added a bit more detailing to my tag by stamping string and a bow from the Quoted:  Favorite Things stamp set.  Love these tiny, delicate images.

Next, I used the new Cutaway Tags:  Winter and began by stamping my card base with the holly leaves and berries from this set.  I love the tiny stitching details down the center of each of the holly leaves.

I then die cut my Cutaway Tag:  Winter from white glittered cardstock and layered it over pink paper cut using the Berry Wreath die once again.  

I embellished with a sentiment from Cutaway Tags:  Winter, flowers from the Brilliant Baubles stamp set and a bow from the Gift Card Cozy Sentiments stamp set.

Have you decided upon a favorite product from this release?  Sure is hard, isn't it?  There's so much to love!

More coming tomorrow.  Nichole's blog is loaded with more inspiration for you today.

Melis

papertrey ink - gift card cozy and berry wreath...

Good morning!  I hope you've been enjoying your weekend!  Today's post for Papertrey Ink is a fun one to share as one week winds down and another begins.  We're sharing projects created using the new Gift Card Cozy die and stamps.  These coordinating products are a delight, not just for the holidays, but for other occasions throughout the year.

I created a Christmas Gift Card Cozy, beginning with Bitty Big Pure Poppy paper.  This double-sided paper is perfect for these gift card holders because you get a pattern on the outside and the inside.

I then used the Holiday Tag Along die to create a tag to slip down inside the gift card holder, stamping it with images from the coordinating Gift Card Cozy Sentiments stamp set along with using images and dies from the Brilliant Baubles stamp set.  

Across the bottom of the outside of my gift card holder, I added a stamped sentiment, using a die from the Wine Bottle Tag #2 collection, and adding more stamped images from the Brilliant Baubles stamp set.  So much fun to put this together :).

Since I'm slightly in love with the Gift Card Cozy die, I used it again on my second project, using double-sided patterned paper once again and embellishing it with a tag stamped using the new Berry Wreath stamp set.

Sigh....I ADORE the Berry Wreath stamps and dies :).  Heather always designs the sweetest, homespun, rustic images that always speak right to my heart, such as this set.  I created my tag by using the Berry Wreath Tag Die and stamping my wreath in Prairie Grass and Olive Twist.  I then added a bit of color using my Copics.  Next, I heat embossed part of my sentiment using gold embossing powder, and added the other portion of my sentiment using another die from the Wine Bottle Tag #2 collection.

Lastly, I added die cut snowflakes from the Silver White Winters die collection and more stamped and die cut images from the Berry Wreath stamp set.  Love how this sweet, little packaged turned out.

Lots more to enjoy by visiting Nichole's blog and I'll be back tomorrow as well!

Melis

papertrey ink - very merry...

Hello my friends!  I hope you're enjoying a fabulous early fall weekend.  Today a few of the Papertrey Ink designers are sharing extra products with you, created using the darling, new Very Merry stamp set.  This one is so playful and full of personality!

I began by die cutting my frame using Stormy Sea cardstock and the Mix & Mat:  Berry Boughs die.  I created a frosty outer look by dipping my edges into heavy embossing ink from Wow! ...love this stuff because it is thick and extra slow drying.  I then coated the ink -dipped edges in Shabby Green Embossing Enamel from Stampendous...also very heavy and chunky and once heated, it gives a lovely appearance.

Next, I stamped my multiple-step tree and decorations on the center of my frame using images from the Very Merry stamp set.  I stamped in a variety of shades of blue and green.  I chose a sentiment to stamp across the bottom from the Keep it Simple:  Winter Wishes stamp set and embellished with twine and sequins from the fun Holiday Tag Along Kit.  I have all of the Papertrey Ink supplies linked for you below.

More to come tomorrow.  Enjoy your day!

Melis 

introducing quoted: favorite things...

Hello!  Welcome to the Papertrey Ink September Release Countdown.  Today I get to share with you a few projects created with the darling Quoted:  Favorite Things stamp set.  

My first projects is a card, using this sentiment in the center of a die cut Mix & Mat:  Berry Boughs.  I cut it from Vintage Cream cardstock and then added color around the edges using my Zig Clean Color Markers and a water brush.  I then added some glitter to each of the pink berries.

I stamped my sentiment in Hibiscus Burst, Raspberry Fizz, Vintage Jadeite, and Mint Julep with the strings stamped in Spring Moss.  I added a strip of paper from the new Simply Chartreuse Bitty Big paper pad down the center of the card before adhering my stamped die cut.

Next I created a tag using Kraft cardstock and the new Holiday Tag Along die.  I began by stamping my sentiment to the center of the tag using watermark ink and then heat embossing the sentiment using white embossing powder.  I then smudged on white ink around the edges.

Making my holiday tags extra glam is my favorite thing to do when dressing up my holiday packages, so for this tag, I embellished using the new Beautiful Berries:  Winter stamp set and dies, stamping my berries in Aqua Mist, Mint Julep. Ocean Tides, Simply Chartreuse, and Ripe Avocado.

I then added a few snowflakes to the back of my tag using the new Silver White Winters die collection....LOOOVE!

Lastly, I created a gift card holder using the new Gift Card Cozy die...this thing is so cute!  I die cut it using Kraft cardstock and then added sheet music to the flap of the gift card holder.

I then used Olive Twist and stamped just a portion of the sentiment from Quoted:  Favorite Things.  The string was stamped in Honey Nut with the berries in Pure Poppy and leaves in Pinefeather.  I love all of the bitty images available in this set.

I embellished with baker's twine and a clothespin clipped to the tiny tag found in Quoted:  Favorite Things.  And, lastly berries from the Brilliant Baubles stamp set...you'll love this one too!  It's the most magical month for holiday sets :).


The products used on these things will all be linked to the supplies in the Papertrey Ink store once they're available on the 15th.  Until then, there's plenty to enjoy on Nichole's blog.

Thanks for your visit!

Melis

 

countdown to confetti - sentimental christmas...

Hello again!  The Reverse Confetti September release is still in full swing, today with so much for you to enjoy on each of the designers' blogs.  Their links are listed for you below.  Don't forget to leave a comment on each blog and on the Reverse Confetti Facebook page for a chance to win $15 to spend at Reverse Confetti!  

I've got something very merry to share with you today, using the new Sentimental Christmas stamp set...the fun sentiments in this set fit so perfectly on the new Tag Duo Confetti Cuts.

I created a tag for my sweet Bitty Window Bag (another fabulous must-have item for your holiday gift-giving), using the new FaLaLa Circles Confetti Cuts...LOVE this new product.  

I also used images from the new Christmas Bear stamp set, stamping my bag with snowflakes from the set, and adding a tiny tree to my tag.  I also mixed and matched paper from the Very Merry and Warm Heart paper pads, bringing in bright holiday colors and lots of pattern.  

These new products will soon all be available, September 8th, 12 PM EST HERE at Reverse Confetti!

Amy Kolling

Tricia Barber 

Heather Pulvirenti 

Lisa Henke 

 

Amy Rohl 

 

Heather Hoffman 

 

Amy Tsuruta 

 

Amy Sheffer 

 

Kathy Schweinfurth 

 

Audrey Tokach 

 

Deanne Kuntz 

 

Jeanne Jachna 

 

Laurie Schmidlin 

 

Susan Liles 

 

And, ‘Fetti Friend... Juhi Khanna 

 

introducing the thick & thin die collection...

Morning!  Welcome to the 2nd day of Papertrey Ink's December release.  Today I get to introduce you to the new Thick & Thin die collection....these dies are so much fun!

 

I die cut the thick layer of my "hello" die from white cardstock and then cut my thin layer from the new Lilac Grace cardstock.  I then layered the assembled die cuts over the new Splits:  With Love stamp set/die.  I heat embossed my image using white embossing powder and then added color using my Zig watercolor markers.

I used the Limitless Layers Stitched Hearts and 2 1/4" die collection along with Lavender Moon Stripes paper in the background....I love that it's time to dig out my favorite heart dies once again :).  At the bottom of my card I used the new Keep it Simple:  Sending Hugs stamp set, stamping in Hibiscus Burst ink.

 

On my next card, I die cut my thick "thanks" layer from Sweet Blush cardstock, die cutting my thin layer from white cardstock.  They are layered over a die cut Leaf & Sprigs frame.  I used Copics and Zig watercolor markers to add color to my leaves and berries.

 

At the bottom of my card I used the new Stroke Speak stamp set, stamping my sentiment in Mint Julep ink.  I love the unique sentiments found in this stamp set....all full of encouragement and support.

At the top of my card I used the new Fresh Bouquet stamp set...such a beauty!  I stamped in Sweet Blush, Pale Peony, Story Sea, Hibiscus Burst, Mint Julep, and Spring Moss.  I added a strip of Pale Peony + White Basics paper across the top.

I created a Christmas card using the Thick & Thin:  Celebrate dies, this time using the thin die directly over the thick die cut, creating a window of sorts where I could layer red glittered cardstock to show through.

My Thick & Thin dies are layered over vellum snowflakes and poinsettias, cut using the Damask Snowflakes and Christmas Poinsettias dies.

At the bottom I used the Wonderful Words:  Holiday and the Holiday Greens stamp sets.


Thanks for visiting....lots more to see by following the links below.

Melis

Nichole Heady

Laurie Willison

Dawn McVey

 

cold noses, warm heart...SFYTT

Hey there!  My card today was created for Reverse Confetti using the Sketch for You to Try (SFYTT) for December.  I'm having so much fun with their sketches....they are a great jumping off point when you are in need of a little inspiration.  We'd love for you to play along. You've got until the 29th of December 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 that inspired my card and the one you can use for the challenge.

I used the Smitten Mittens stamp set/Confetti Cuts along with the new Bar Tag Layer, the Pop Up Circle, and the Leafy Wreath Confetti Cuts.

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.

Thanks for stopping by!

Melis

winter snow globe revisited...

Happy December!  Welcome to the Papertrey Ink Sr. Team Challenge.  This month we are revisiting the adorable Winter Snow Globe stamp set, designed by Heather Nichols...it's pretty irresistible :).

 

I created a background for my first card using the tree from this set.  I stamped in Summer Sunrise, Pale Peony, Sweet Blush, Mint Julep, and Aqua Mist.  I added a bit of color to the stars on each tree and a few of the ornaments by using my Copic markers and then Stickles Diamond Glitter.  I then added my focal point, which is the die cut and stamped snow globe, with a tree nestled inside, adhering it using dimensional adhesive so it will stand out from the background.

I added my sentiment at the bottom and embellished it with a candy cane and holly from the Christmas Critters stamp set.  They are stamped in Berry Sorbet, Mint Julep, and Simply Chartreuse.

Next I used the Essential Pillow Box die to create a special package, using the Winter Snow Globe stamp set on my tag.  

I created my tag using the Tag Sale #1 die.  My snow globe is stamped in Pale Peony ink with the snowflakes inside stamped with watermark ink and heat embossed using aqua embossing powder.  I then die cut and stamped my snowman, adding a bit of ink blending and glitter to add some character.

My sentiment is stamped in Limeade Ice ink and to finish I added Limeade Ice felt holly leaves cut using the Holly Jolly die.

This little set will most definitely get you in the Christmas crafting spirit!  Thanks for visiting.

Melis

Betsy Veldman

Heather Nichols

Ashley Cannon Newell

 

merriest wishes...

Hello my friends!  I hope you've been enjoying a wonderful holiday weekend.  We've been blessed with family all around and tonight as I sit back and reflect, I keep smiling to myself....so many sweet little ones to love and enjoy, and the most amazing group of people to call my own.  I don't feel deserving at times, but am truly so thankful.

My card tonight uses some of my favorite stamp sets from Reverse Confetti.  I love the Blooms 'N Buds set....the florals are so much fun to mix and match ink colors with as you stamp their individual layers.  I've used this set around the border of my card, selecting colors that remind me of the holiday season.

I wanted the lovely floral border to take center stage, so for my sentiment, I stamped in watermark ink on a strip of vellum, heat embossing in white embossing powder and then adhering it across the center of my card.  My sentiment is from the Christmas Blessings stamp set.  I then accented with die cut snowflakes from the Snowflake Trio Confetti Cuts, and a few tiny leaves cut using the Leafy Wreath Confetti Cuts.  Across the bottom I added a strip of paper from the Very Merry 6x6 Paper Pad....love this fun, festive print for the holidays.

Wishing you a cozy night with the ones you love!

Melis

 

 

 

all i want is pink for Christmas...

Hello there!  Hope you're all enjoying the most beautiful November Sunday yet....loving it here.  Getting rainy, stormy, and we're sure hoping for some snowflakes to start falling.

My first card today was created for Emma's Paperie and is based on a sketch you can find there.  I've used the beautiful Sugar Plum Collection from My Mind's Eye on my card.  Emma's has a great stash of this lovely line and many more.

You can view my complete supply list HERE.

Since I can't seem to put this collection away and want to use every bit of it up, here's one more card created with Sugar Plum.

Love the colors and images included throughout, not to mention the glittered accents are gorgeous!

I used the Holiday Lights stamp set for my sentiment here across the bottom.

Have a wonderful Sunday and a great start to the new week!

Melis

 

crazy for christmas - treat tubes...

It's Crazy for Christmas week with Reverse Confetti!  Today we've crafted up some fun Treat Tubes for you....gifts look so cute wrapped up in these darling containers and they're only $5.25 for a package of 6...so inexpensive.

I used the Treat Tube Toppers Confetti Cut with some fun aqua patterned paper.  After filling my tube with chocolate/peppermint dipped pretzels, I started adding my holiday embellishments.

I created a large tag that started with a Lacy Scallop Circle Confetti Cut, cut from paper from the Warm Hearts 6x6 Paper Pad.  I then topped that with a plastic, glittered snowflake from the craft store.  

I used the Smitten Mittens stamp set and Confetti Cuts along with the Bitty Banners stamp set next, using the new Tall Tag Trio and Snowflake Trio Confetti Cuts to help build my tag.  Lastly, I just added some tulle to the top of my container and then attached my tag.  Quick and easy and so much fun to give!


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

Reverse Confetti Blog

Amy Kolling

Amy Rohl

Amy Tsuruta

Audrey Tokach

Diane Jaquay

Heather Hoffman

Heather Pulvirenti

Jeanne Jachna

Laurie Schmidlin

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

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

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

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