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The Greetery - Fireside Holiday Collection Reveal Day 1…

There’s so much to love about The Greetery’s new Fireside Collection!  I love the sweet, cozy, homespun feel of these products…they truly remind me of Christmastime as a child.  I hope you enjoy what I’ve created for you today, but more importantly, the amazing products that will be available to you soon.

I created my sweet book using the new Have a Spine die.  What a fun die collection this is…they come together so easily and you can create all of the books you want!  

I’ve also used the new The Christmas Story stamps and dies, Bookish Holiday Frames stamps and dies, and Hung with Care die.  Aren’t those Bookish Holiday Frames elegant and lovely?  And I adore the tiny stocking and pines from the Hung with Care die collection.

Once again, I’ve used the gorgeous Bookish Holiday Frames stamps and dies on my second card.  I cut my frame from Kraft cardstock and then heat embossed in WOW! Embossing Salsa Powder.  I love the shimmery, frosty feel of it.

My focal point uses the new Winter Crest stamp + stencil, die and Crest No. 2 die.  It’s my FAVORITE!  It creates beauty in an instant!

My last card was so much fun to create…it gives me all the comfy, cozy, snowed-in-at-Christmas feels!

I’ve used the new Fireside and Hung with Care dies along with the Warm & Cozy stamps and dies.

I layered my fireside die over patterned paper that reminded me of wallpaper to complete the feel of my toasty, all-dressed-up-for-Christmas room.

Be sure to visit the other blogs listed below and leave a comment, so you’ll be eligible to win one of two $50 gift certificates to The Greetery!  New products will be available on October 2nd at 10am EDT.

1. Angelica

2. Dana

3. Dawn

4. Kelly

5. Laura

6. Laurie

7. Melissa

8. Wanda

 

The Greetery - Autumn Air Collection Day 2…

The beautiful, new Autumn Air Collection from The Greetery has been a breath of fresh air, hasn’t it?  We are on day 2 of this amazing release and my first card uses the new Grateful Greetings stamp + stencil and dies.

I adore this sweet grouping of products as there is something for everyone included.  There are so many ways to express gratitude and this stamp set is loaded!  I love the tiny flowers included in the set too, or swap them out for the optional heart…lots of possibilities.  In the background I used the stencil from the Flourished Phrases:  Thanks…it adds such a feminine touch.

I’ve used the new Hey Honeycomb Pumpkin dies on my second card, die cutting my pumpkins from patterned paper.  I love the sweet pumpkin toppers :).

These new Hey Honeycomb dies can be used with the Honeycomb balls of without and I love their versatility!  I used the new Pierced Plaid Plate behind my pumpkins and love the subtle touch of texture they add.

Lastly, I’ve used the new Hey Honeycomb Full Moon die, topping it with a Honeycomb ball in golden yellow to mimic a full moon.

I added stars, bats, and a sentiment from the coordinating Hey Honeycomb Halloween stamp set to add tiny embellishments and accents.

Be sure to leave comments on the following blogs to be eligible to win one of two $50 gift cards to The Greetery!  Thanks for visiting me!

1. Dana

2. Dawn

3. Kelly

5. Laurie

6. Melissa

7. Wanda

8.  Angelica

 

The Greetery - All that Glitters Collection…

The All that Glitters Collection from The Greetery is a collection to top all collections when it comes to Christmas packaging and gift giving, including cards, tags, and wraps!

My first card uses the lovely, new Snipped Snowflakes 1 dies, cut from piano sheet music.  These come in two different sizes and are magical!  I’ve also used the new Snowflake Prints Stencil in the background, stenciled with my favorite Crackle Paste.

The gorgeous Magnolia Bloom, Large Leaves:  Magnolia, and Magnolia Wreath dies were used to create my focal point and my sentiment is from the new Four Square Holiday Tags stamps and dies.

This next card warms my heart and was such a joy to create.  I began with a Kraft cardstock base and used the Snowflake Prints Stencil and watermark ink topped with Shabby Green Embossing Enamel to create my background.  This stencil is a must-have!

I then used the Snipped Snowflakes 1 dies, layering the two die cuts together and hung them from my die cut Ribbon Maker:  Wood Bead Garland across the top.  Once again, my sentiment is from the fun, new Four Square Holiday Tags stamp and die set.  I love this particular sentiment!

To finish, I added a die cut Tassels Small die and clipped it to my wood bead garland using a rusty, safety pin and trim.  The greenery is also from the Four Square Holiday Tags stamp set…it’s full of sentiments, greenery, snowflakes, and more.

The All that Glitters Collection is centered on gift-packaging, so for my next project, I created a tag duo using the amazing, new Four Square Holiday Tags stamps and dies.  This concept is so unique and creative.  It’s the perfect way to crank out oodles of tags in a short amount of time.  

I topped my tags with stars from the new Starburst Baubles die.  They look so brilliant cut from silver, metallic cardstock.

My last card uses the beautiful, new Wintry Mix die that I used to create my background.  What a fun die set this is!

I topped my card with snowflakes cut using the Snipped Snowflakes 2 dies, cutting them from patterned paper and vellum.  I used a snowflake from the Four Square Holiday Tags stamps and die sets.  

All that Glitters is so special and definitely fun-filled for the holidays!  The collection will be available on Tuesday, November 21st at 10am EST and The Greetery.  And, The Greetery will be giving away two $50 gift cards.  Comment on the blogs listed below in order to be eligible to win!

1. Angelica

2. Dana

3. Dawn

4. Kelly

5. Laurie

6. Melissa

7. Wanda

 

The Greetery - Recollective Holiday Collection - Day 3…

One more day of the Recollective Holidays from The Greetery!  I hope you’ll love what you see today. I’ve used the new Cheer Mobile stamp set and dies on my first card.

I love the tiny hatchback the this set is built around.  I chose to use the stack of gifts included in the set and strapped them to the top of my car.

This set comes mixed with lots of adorable sentiments to choose from and the cutest greens to frame in your sentiment or your focal point.  Behind my car, I have used the new Christmas Sampler Stencil.  I love the Nordic feel of this beautiful stencil collection.

Next, I have used the new Holiday Hatchback die collection to create my little treat container.

This gift box creates the cutest little car and is a delight!  The trunk pops open and is where you can load your Christmas treats.  I used the Holiday Hatchback Toppers:  Tree die and layered them across the far side of my car to create a scene of sorts behind my car.

Betsy has thought of everything including taillights, a license plate, wood paneling, etc.  I’ve used a sentiment from the Cheer Mobile stamps and dies to create my Winter Greetings phrase.  

Hope you love all that we’ve shared with you just as much as I have!

Be sure to leave comments on the blogs listed below for your chance to win a $50 gift certificate from The Greetery!

1. Angelica

2. Dana

3. Dawn

4. Kelly

5. Laurie

6. Melissa

7. Wanda

The Greetery - Recollective Holiday Collection - Day 2…

Today at The Greetery, we’re celebrating Day 2 of the Recollective Holiday Collection and you’re in for such a treat!  

I love the new Christmas Sampler Sentiments stamp set…it is one of my favorites from the release because I love to stitch!  I framed my sentiment inside a Hoopla Oval die and used the Aida Cloth Texture Plate on my Kraft cardstock to give it a realistic feel.

My favorite Big Beautiful Bow die was used below my stitchery and I accented with greens and berries from the BotaniCuts Juniper die collection.

I’ve used the delightful, new Bright & Bubbly stamp set on my next card.  These darling bubble lights take me right back to my Grandma’s house at Christmastime.  I loved helping her decorate her tree.

The delightful Popcorn Garland dies were used and draped across the bottom of my card…love these!  I added in Mint & Berry Bits to embellish my garland…so much fun!

Aren’t these bubble lights the cutest!

Lastly, I have used the new Plaid Tidings Very Merry Die, stamp set, and stencils to create this card.  I ADORE this plaid and need a whole stencil in it!

Isn’t this the funnest concept?  If you choose to just use stripes on your die, you can just use two of the stencils, otherwise use them all and end up with this delightful plaid.

So much to love, don’t you think?

Be sure to visit the blogs listed below to be inspired and leave comments to be eligible to win a $50 gift card to The Greetery!

1. Angelica

2. Dana 

3. Dawn

4. Kelly

5. Laurie

6. Melissa

7. Wanda

The Greetery - Recollective Holiday Collection - Day 1…

Welcome to Day 1 of The Greetery’s Recollective Holiday Collection.  This release is so special and reminds me of Christmases gone by.

My first card and tag use the new Wrapped in Love stamp set and coordinating dies.  This concept is so much fun and is full of the tiniest details, from the little scissors to the spool of twine used to wrap up bright, paper packages!  The beautiful berries and greens are from the new BotaniCuts Juniper die set.  I can’t stop using these dies!

You’ll find a wide variety of patterns for your role of wrapping paper and the sweetest of sentiments all centered around “wrapping paper”.  To create the background on my card I used the new Fair Isle Stencil, which is completely fabulous!

My coordinating tag uses the dies from this set…the tiny packages all wrapped up in ribbon.  They are so realistic looking and look adorable cut from patterned paper.  My sentiment comes from the new Wrapped in Love Sentiment Additions stamp set.  

I love the berries and sentiments on this next card.  I’ve use the gorgeous BotaniCuts Rowan Branch die as well as Comfort & Joy stamps et and dies.  

I can see this set being using for so many occasions, not just for Christmas, but times when comfort is indeed what’s needed.  

Aren’t those berries delightful?  I love the option of using the second layer as snow so it looks like the berries are covered in it!

My last card uses the beautiful, new Winterland Layers stamp set and dies, which is the most amazing set!  You can created a variety of different bunches of greens and berries using just one stamp set.  It’s genius!

I’ve also used the new Big Beautiful Bow die and as you can see, this is a must have!  It created the fluffiest, fullest, most beautiful bow that works not only for cards but also for packages too!

Love it all!  

The Greetery is giving away two $50 gift cards for each blog hop.  Winners will be chosen from those who have left comments on all three days! Leave comments on the blogs listed below to be eligible to win some spending money at The Greetery, just in time for Christmas.

1. Angelica

2. Dana

3. Dawn

4. Kelly

5. Laurie

6. Melissa

7. Wanda

 

The Greetery: Day 3 - We Wish You a Merry Christmas…

Figgy Pudding is up next on Day 3 of The Greetery’s Song of Christmas Collection and I think it’s the cutest thing I’ve ever seen!

The Figgy Pudding Box die creates two pieces, the bottom and cute topper.  What will you put inside yours?  I covered the top of mine with white cardstock coated in chunky Mica Flakes.  

I added the Bow Topper Die and adorable Holly Topper Embellishments to dress up the top of my Figgy Pudding package.  These would make the cutest ornaments on a pink Christmas tree, don’t you think?  Or the perfect package for some holiday jewelry :).

My next card uses the new Cooking Up Christmas stamp, stencil set and matching die.  What a fun idea to create a set centered around holiday baking….my favorite thing about Christmas!

Sugar cookies, candy cane, milk for Santa, kisses…

Hot cocoa, a mixing bowl full of cookie batter, etc.  Wouldn’t this combination of products make the cutest tags too?  True love!

And, lastly for this glorious release, is the new StencilScapes Winter Stencil.  Can you believe this entire background was created using Betsy’s fabulous stencils?  Amazing and so much fun to use.

I added in a new Frosty Pines tree die….genius and gorgeous!

And selected a sentiment from the Arched Holiday Sentiments stamp set.  These sentiments are so beautiful, they create perfect last minute sentiments to any holiday card.

Be sure to leave comments on each designer’s blog in order to be eligible to win a $50 gift certificate to The Greetery!  How fun to use to shop for new stamping goodies!

Listed below are the designers who have gorgeous creations ready to share with you…enjoy!

Angelica

Kelly

Dana

Wanda

Laurie

Dawn

Latisha Yoast

Thanks so much for visiting!

 

The Greetery: Day 2 - Deck the Halls…

Hello there and welcome to Day 2 of The Greetery’s Song of Christmas Collection.  Today we are decking the halls with all new, and such creative products.  Let’s get started with my first card.

I adore the new Jumbo Curiosity Ornament Dies and have used two on this first card.  They are a delight to sponge ink over, cut from patterned paper, felt, vellum, and other materials.  I’ve used the new Twinkle Background die directly behind my ornaments…so much fun!

Surrounding my ornaments I have used the new Mistletoe Arches stamp, stencil, and dies….talk about adorable!  What a fun surrounding statement it makes!  My sentiment is from the new Arched Holiday Sentiments stamp set with matching die.  

I’ve used these very same elements on my second card, showing how beautiful they look in different colors.  Once again the Jumbo Curiosity Ornament dies take center stage…love ‘em.

I can’t quite get enough of the Mistletoe Arches stencil and die….I love this arch painted in shades of gold for a classic Christmas twist.

Surrounding and topping my ornament, I have used the new Arched Holiday Sentiments stamp set and A2 Arches Stencil.  These stencils are delightful!

Be sure to leave comments on each designer’s blog in order to be eligible to win a $50 gift certificate to The Greetery!  How fun to use to shop for new stamping goodies!

Listed below are the designers who have gorgeous creations ready to share with you…enjoy!

Angelica

Kelly

Dana

Wanda

Laurie

Dawn

Thanks so much for visiting!

The Greetery: Day 1 - Heaven & Nature Sing…

It’s Day 1 of The Greetery’s A Song of Christmas Collection and the theme for today is Heaven & Nature Sing.  Let’s get started with products used on my first card.

Being a music lover myself, I adore the new Heaven & Nature Sing Stamp + Stencil and matching die.  I’ve never seen a music note as lovely as this one…it’s weathered and woodsy, and so charming with all of its leaves and berries.  The stamp set comes with two different sentiments to choose from, both Christmas related and oh, so gorgeous with their two-step technique.

In the background, I have used the gorgeous, new Pine & Berry Background stamp…it’s absolutely irresistible.  I stamped mine in white on a Kraft background and love the rustic look.  

On my next card I used the Pine & Berry Background once again, this time stamping on a white base in light green ink.  

The darling, new Peaceful Doves dies and Peaceful Doves Details stamp set were used.  Can you imagine anything as sweet and serene as Christmas doves?  I just adore these darling birds.  

I love the gorgeous font used on one of my favorite sentiments for Christmas, “Peace on Earth”, don’t you?  It’s a favorite on mine to use for the holidays and this one is exceptional in every way.  The lovely florals are from the new Pine Berry stamp set and matching die.  So fun to use to accent corners, around sentiments, etc.

Lastly, this card uses the new Peaceful Olive stamp, stencil, and Full Panel die.  These products work flawlessly together!

The Peaceful Olive Full Panel creates the most beautiful background and give you a wonderful jumping off point if you choose to build upon it, which I did.  I used the single Peaceful Olive dies with coordinating stamps to surround my sentiment.

I then added in flowers, leaves and berries from the new Winter Medley die set.  It’s so sweet, with such delicate images…they make the perfect accents to any floral.

Be sure to leave comments on each designer’s blog in order to be eligible to win a $50 gift certificate to The Greetery!  How fun to use to shop for new stamping goodies!

Listed below are the designers who have gorgeous creations ready to share with you…enjoy!

Angelica

Kelly

Dana

Wanda

Laurie

Dawn

Thanks so much for visiting!

Melissa

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

 

Pinkfresh Studio September 2020 Holiday Stamp and Die Release Blog Hop...

Hello!  Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio September 2020 Holiday Stamp and Die Blog Hop!  It's gonna be a fun one!

On my first card I used the adorable, new Pop-Out Folk Christmas Cling Stamp and Dies....LOVE these!

I stamped my images on Kraft cardstock using watermark ink and then heat embossed them using white embossing power.  I added just a bit of color using my Copic markers.  These are such darling images and don't need much of anything to help them stand out!

My sentiment comes from the new Our Home to Yours stamp set (another one you'll love), and the sweet and tiny snowflakes are the new Layered Snowflakes Dies...to die for!

This next card uses the gorgeous, new Ornate Poinsettia Die...it's so beautiful and delicate.  I added my die cut over a watercolor background.

I used the Heather Uppercase Die Collection to create my "JOY", adhering it to a strip of vellum. 

I then embellished with flowers from the Lovely Blossoms stamp set and dies, layering them over beautiful Layered Snowflakes once again.

Be sure to hop along following the blogs below and leave comments as you go in order to be eligible to win a $25 gift card to Pinkfresh Studio. 

Thanks for visiting!

Melis

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love & hugs...

Good morning!  I hope your holiday season is treating you kindly and that you're enjoying all of the wonderful sights and sounds of the season.  I'm here to share a few card I created with the Ink to Paper December release.  There'e so many sweet things to love about this release.  All of the new (and some old) products I've used are linked for you below.  

My first card uses the beautiful On the Border:  From the Heart Frame die, the Border Bling:  Tiny Hearts die, and the To Die for Sentiments:  Love die.  

The sweet scalloped hearts used on my next card are from the new I Heart You die collection as well as the sentiment from the I Heart You stamp set.  I love that these die cut hearts can be stamped and layered in lots of different colors and combinations.

Next on this card, I've used the new All About You stamp set and coordinating dies and the new On the Border:  From the Heart Border die.  This stamp set has PLAID HEARTS!  So cute :).

This card was so much fun to create.  I've used the new A Little Wispy stamp set and dies along with the I Heart You die again.

The new Cup of Love stamp set and dies were used on my next card.  I love the dies in this set...a lemon and sweet florals!

The new Simply Sweet:  Sending stamp set and dies were used on this card.  I ADORE this set!  Once again I've used the Border Bling:  Tiny Hearts die in the background.

 

I'll have a few more card using other new sets to share with you soon, so check back!

Thanks for all of your kind words of encouragement and thoughtfulness.  I cherish you all.

Melis

 

throwback thursday: o'tannenbaum...

Morning!  I'm here with Throwback Thursday from Papertrey Ink.  Today a few of the design team members are revisiting the lovely, O'Tannenbaum stamp set.  I adore this beautiful stamp set...it's been a favorite of mine since it was first released.

I stamped the trunk for my tree on a die cut Shape Shifters:  Oval 3 die, cut from Stamper's Select White and using Classic Kraft ink.  I then heat embossed the sparkles for my tree three different times, each time using a different color of embossing powder.  I used Salsa from WOW!, Shabby Green Embossing Enamel from Stampendous, and metallic gold.  I then stamped my sentiment using Olive Twist ink on a Wine Bottle Tag 2 die cut.  

I added metallic gold and silver die cuts, cut using the Embellished Elegance, Silver White Wishes, and Shaped Sayings:  Christmas dies.  To finish, I added in vintage buttons and opaque sequins.

Supplies are all listed for you below.  Sadly, I think this may be the last Christmas card for the season :(...they're my favorite theme to create!

Merry Christmas!

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

 

happy holidays...

It's the week before Christmas and I hope you're all enjoying a bit of calm and quiet amidst the madness that often comes with preparing for Christmas.  I've had a bit of time to create over the weekend and have been enjoying my Spellbinders December Card Kit.

The Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month is always so much fun to open and is full of dies, die cuts, stamps, cardstock, paper, and oodles of embellishments.  The kit for December is my newest favorite.  It's filled with tiny polar bears, mason jars, pine sprigs, snowflakes, metallic gold, and so much more.

My sentiment comes from the stamp set found in the kit and I cut my tiny snowflakes, felt flowers, and pine sprigs from the gorgeous metallic cardstock found in the kit as well.  The delightful paper and die cuts...also all from this sweet kit.

I'll have more projects coming soon using this kit....it's perfect not just only for the holidays, but the cold, January month of winter as well.

Thanks for visiting!

Melis

reverse confetti: december blog hop...

Hello!  Welcome to the December Reverse Confetti Blog Hop!  Our hop is a fun one this month as we have each created a new project for you and are sharing our 3 favorite projects from 2018.  This year has gone by faster than the others it seems!

For my new project, I created a tag using the Kitchen Love stamp set and coordinating dies.  This has been one of my  most favorite sets and since I love to bake, it fits in perfectly around here.

I paper-pieced my mixing bowls and added color using my Copics to my rolling pin, wire whisk, and flowers, which are from the Fall for You stamp set.

I added the wreath from the Fall for You stamp set in the background, wanting to create a Christmas-themed tag for my fresh baked goodies.  The supplies used on this project as well as the stamp sets used on my following projects are listed for you at the end of my post.

One of my favorite projects from 2018 is my handmade Easter gift bag.  I remember experimenting with water-colors as I was creating this, and loved how the Banner in Bloom stamp set looked using this fun technique.

My next favorite project from 2018 was this card created using the Cotton & Thistles stamp set.  I fell in love with this set instantly, and knew I'd love creating with it.  I also remember a sweet comment my  mom made about this card and I popped it right in the mail to send to her...one of the other reasons I love this card :).

Lastly, this card was created using the Something Wonderful stamp set and it has to be the most gorgeous floral stamp set I have ever seen.  The sweet sentiments in this set make it another special set that very easily creates unforgettable cards :).

The blog hop order is listed for you below.  Thank you so much for stopping by and for joining me today!

Melis

 

Amy Kolling

Melissa Phillips

Amy Sheffer

Tricia Barber

Kelly Lunceford

Lisa Henke

Amy Rohl

Heather Hoffman

Amy Tsuruta

Kathy Schweinfurth

Audrey Tokach

Jeanne Jachna

Olga Moss
Deanne Kuntz

 

transformation tuesday...

 

Morning!  It's my turn for Papertrey Ink's Transformation Tuesday.  I chose to use a card I created just a couple of months ago, using the basic design elements as my inspiration for a whole new card.

Here is my original card.  You can find the post with the supply list HERE.  I had so much fun creating this card, that I knew I'd want to try it again sometime soon and just swap out the colors and stamped images.

I used the Shape Shifters:  Square 3 die once again, layering it over a card base created with Stormy Sea cardstock.  I used the Fairy Tale Stencil Collection on my card base, stenciling snowflakes with Ocean Tides ink.

I added in Bitty Big Ocean Tides paper across the center or my card followed by die cut hearts from the Limitless Layers:  2 1/4" die collection.  

My sentiment comes from the Beautiful Berries:  Winter stamp set and over the top of my sentiment, I used stamped and die cut images from the Corner Adorner:  October stamp set.

I had a scrap of paper in my stash that tied in perfectly with the colors of my card, so I added that across the bottom.  

Hope you'll try using your own cards as inspiration...follow the basic sketch of the card, or use the same colors in a favorite card, or repeat a card using the same stamped images, but just mix up the colors a bit...you are your greatest source of inspiration!

Thank you for visiting.

Melissa

make it monday: deck your dies!...

Good morning!  I'm up on the Papertrey Ink blog today with a Make it Monday to inspire you as you create your holiday cards.  This time of year, we deck our halls to dress up our homes.  For today's tutorial, we are decking or dies to dress up our cards for the holidays!

There are step-by-step instructions on the PTI blog.  My first card uses the Joy die from the Bold Borders:  Flurries die collection.  I've dressed up this die by die-cutting it from patterned paper, Bitty Big Spring Moss.  One thing to be aware of, is to choose a small pattern for your word die cuts, so the word doesn't get lost in the busy pattern of the paper.  I added some embellishments to my Joy die cut by adding felt cut leaves and gems to resemble holly and berries.  

I then stacked stamped and die cut trees from the Enchanted Forest stamp set across the top of my Joy die cut.  I love how they sprout upward, following the shape of the word die cut as they go.  

My next card uses the beautiful Big Basics:  Merry Christmas die, cutting my sentiment from gold metallic cardstock.  There are so many different mediums you can use with these word dies.  Think about glittered cardstock, corrugated paper, patterned paper, metallic cardstock, etc.

I added character to my die cut sentiment by embellishing with florals from the Floral Fantasy:  Christmas stamp set as well as the Forest Floor:  Winter stamp set.  

I hung stockings from the base of my die cut sentiment to mimic stockings hung by the fireplace.  I used the Warm & Fuzzy stamp set and added in a few berries and leaves by using the Sending Comfort stamp set.

Across the bottom of my card I added a subtle border by using the Fair Isle Borders stamp set.  The texture created in this set adds dimension and warmth.

There are so many fun things you can do with your word dies....think outside of the box whether it's for the holidays or for occasions throughout the year.  Enjoy creating!

Melis

spellbinders: amazing paper grace december...

Hello, my friends, and Hello December!  What a glorious month of kindness, goodwill, and giving this is.  Throughout the month, I will be sharing a few thoughts with you as I participate in Light the World with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  This week, I will be trying to Light the World through my testimony here on my blog...perhaps it will touch someone near or far.  And tomorrow night, Sunday, December 2, there is a Christmas Devotional broadcast HERE from the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints that I can't wait to watch with my family and hope you'll tune in too.  It is a sure way to let your heart  be light and bring you comfort and cheer.

This sentiment is a favorite of mine because of the JOY the world received and continues to receive because of the beautiful, babe born in Bethlehem....our Savior.  I owe Him my life...He is my joy and my best friend.  Without Him, I would not have what I have today and not be who I am today.

My card today was created for Spellbinders using the gorgeous, new Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month for December.  There are so many things you can do with this collection of dies, and I've just got one example for you here today.

I used silver metallic cardstock along with the lovely dies in the kit for this month...they are so intricate and detailed and create stunning cards quite simply.  The center wreath and flowers are also from the kit.  

My sentiment is from Papertrey Ink's Penned Elegance:  Christmas and the Wet Paint Holiday stamp sets.  The stamped flowers in the background are from the Floral Fantasy:  Christmas stamp set.  

The Amazing Paper Grace Kit of the Month Club is a new club to Spellbinders but the one I look forward to most each month...shabby, elegant, detailed, timeless!

To end, I would love to leave you with a quote that I love by James E. Faust back in December 2001.

"We all enjoy giving and receiving presents.  But there is a difference between presents and gifts.  The true gifts may be part of ourselves--giving of the riches of the heart and mind--and therefore more enduring and of far greater worth than presents bought at the store.  Of course, among the greatest of gifts is the gift of love..."

Merry Christmas and Joy to the World!

Melis

painted poinsettias: simple to spectacular...

Morning!  Christmas is coming and today's Simple to Spectacular from Papertrey Ink is timed perfectly!  We've pulled out the lovely Painted Poinsettias stamp set and have projects ranging from simple to more complex in nature.

My approach to this challenge might be a bit different than the rest, but I've added a new technique to each of my cards, with the simplest first and ending with the more complex last.    My first card uses a fun and simple layering technique using the blooms from the Painted Poinsettias stamp set and the Cover Up:  Quatrefoil stamp.

I stamped my poinsettias using the same colors for all of my cards, Pale Peony, Hibiscus Burst, Autumn Rose, Pure Poppy, Autumn Rose, Scarlet Jewel, Aqua Mist, Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado, Bright Buttercup, and Saffron Spice.

After stamping my blooms, I then stamped my card base with the Cover Up:  Quatrefoil using Sweet Blush ink.  I love the soft, subtle, layered look.  I then stamped my sentiment on a die cut Scalloped Tag and finished with die cut photo corners from the Make it Market: Fairy Tale Christmas kit.

This card is a bit more detailed because I added in stenciling over the Cover Up:  Quatrefoil stamp.  I used stencils and Indian Gold Nuvo Embellishment Mousse from the Make it Market:  Fairy Tale Christmas kit as well.  I love the bit of shimmer the gold, stenciled snowflakes add to my background.

I also added in some vellum and patterned paper, which is another way to step-up your cards.  I used the To the Point:  Edgers II die that adds a simple but decorative border.

I only stamped a portion of my poinsettias on my die cut Scalloped Tag because I wanted the beautiful background to stand out just as much as the flowers.

On my last card, I heat embossed the center veins on each poinsettia leaf using watermark ink and gold embossing powder.  I added more dimension to this card by die cutting my flowers and leaves using the coordinating die cuts.

Once again, I brought in patterned paper, using Bitty Big Sweet Blush in the background, and then added in a beautiful layer of holly berries, leaves, and greens by using the Bold Borders:  Yuletide die.  The Bold Borders dies are so fun and add lots of character in very little time.

The fun die cut photo corners made an appearance on my last card as well.  They are such a fun finishing touch.

Thank you so much for visiting.  Be sure to stop by the Papertrey Ink blog for more projects using the delightful Painted Poinsettias stamp set.

Melis

 

spellbinders christmas greetings...

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing a new love of mine, the Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month Club.  My card was created using the November Kit and it is so beautiful!  I love the story book feel and intricate detailed dies.  It's just completely enchanting.

I wanted to keep the colors soft so as not to detract from the beautiful dies, so I created an ombre pink background and accented with glittered pink cardstock, gold foil cardstock, soft black, and white. 

The kit comes with lots of options as far as the tiny dies that help build your scene, and I've just used a small portion of them here.  I loved the look of the church set up on a hill on a silent, snowy night.  

I added some snowflakes using the Amazing Paper Grace Yuletide Snowflake Dies from Spellbinders....I can't quite get enough of these either :).  My snowy background was stamped using the Winter Window stamp set from Papertrey Ink.  

papertrey ink: day 3...

Welcome to another fun-filled day of new releases from Papertrey Ink!  Today we are sharing the darling, new Fence Line:  Winter stamp set.  It's just about the sweetest thing I have stamped with :).

I used the Pierced Feature Frames: Ovals to create my focal point for my fence, tiny bird, and snowman.  I stamped the outer oval using snowflake images found in the Glorious Globes:  November stamp set.  My sentiment comes from the Sentiment Staples:  Warmest Wishes stamp set.  The second half of the sentiment is stamped on a die cut using the new Skinny Mini Banners die.  At the top of my oval, I added the boughs from the Fence Line:  Winter stamp set and a stamped and die cut bow using the Gift Card Cozy Sentiments stamp set.

This card needed a few snowflakes and such to finish it up, so I used the Snowfall Style II die and Melon Berry cardstock  and the Holly Jolly die along with Simply Chartreuse felt.  

My tag uses the Sentiment Staples:  Warmest Wishes stamp set and Skinny Mini Banners once again.  These tiny banners come in so handy and I love them already.  

I created my tag base using the Shape Shifters:  Oval 3 die and Kraft cardstock.  I stamped the center of my tag using the Frame it Out:  Many Blessings stamp set.  The wreath was stamped using watermark ink and heat embossed using Shabby Green Embossing Enamel.  

I added a die cut oval, cut using the Pierced Feature Frames:  Oval die once again and added a pink tree from the Fence Line:  Winter stamp set and my "To: From" from the Gift Card Cozy Sentiments stamp set.

More to come tomorrow!

Melis

 

papertrey ink: day 2...

Hello and Happy Sunday!  My card today uses a couple of beautiful, new stamp sets from Papertrey Ink, the Glorious Globes:  November and Forest Floor:  Winter.  

I layered my stamped and die cut Glorious Globes:  November over the Forest Floor:  Winter stamped and die cut frame.  I then added greenery from the Forest Floor stamp set around the outer edge.  I used the Stitch in Time Borders stamp set and die to create a layer behind my globes, adding Sweet Blush pink snowflakes from Glorious Globes to embellish.  

Another new product releasing this month is the Nesting Frames:  Pierced Rectangles die collection.  You can see I used it on my Mix & Mat:  Confetti die cut, which I added color to by sponging on color in Aqua Mist and Hibiscus Burst.  The sweet pierced look adds so much!  Once again, I used metallic gold photo corners, cut using dies found in the Make it Market Kit:  Fairytale Christmas.  

All of these lovely new products will be available on November 15th, 10PM EST.

Enjoy your Sunday!

Melis

papertrey ink: day 1...

Morning!  Welcome to Day 1 of the November Release from Papertrey Ink.  My first card today uses one of my new favorite stamp sets, the Floral Fantasy:  Christmas stamp set and coordinating dies. 

I love the dancing reindeer in this set and had to use it!  I stamped it on metallic gold cardstock using watermark ink and then heat embossed it using white embossing powder.  I then die cut it and added stamped and die cut florals around its neck.  I stamped in Autumn Rose, Scarlet Jewel, Simply Chartreuse, Prairie Grass, Berry Sorbet, and Honey Nut.

I used the new Nesting Basics:  Rectangles and Nesting Frames:  Pierced Rectangles to create a place for my deer take center stage.  In the background, I used the Winter Window stamp set to create my falling snow, stamping it in Classic Kraft.  I added my sentiments form the Floral Fantasy:  Christmas stamp set, stamping in Scarlet Jewel.  I added photo corners, cut using a die from the Make it Market Kit:  Fairy Tale Christmas, and a vellum snowflake, cut using the Snowfall Style II die.  I added Bitty Big Simply Chartreuse in the background to bring in color and pattern.

I am truly smitten with this next stamp set...Enchanted Forest.  It is so sweet and completely enjoyable to play with.  The trees were just begging me to to be stamped in pink and aqua and I love how they look. 

I stamped in Hibiscus Burst, Raspberry Fizz, Pale Peony, Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, and Mint Julep.  I created a tag with them using the new Shape Shifters:  Circle 4 die, which was cut with a white layer attached over a metallic gold layer.  Can you tell that gold cardstock is my latest color crush? 

I stamped my sentiment from the Enchanted Forest set on a die cut Scalloped Tag and adhered it along with vellum Snowfall Style II snowflakes to to the top of my tag and finished with sequins and some gold bling.

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

Thanks for visiting!

Melis

DT Tips: White Christmas...

Hello!  Welcome to my DT Tips for Papertrey Ink this month.  I have chosen to create my own "White Christmas" with my cards for you today, sharing how I like to incorporate all things white to create some really special holiday cards.

This first card uses the color scheme of Kraft, Stormy Sea, white, and some soft pink.  It might just be my most favorite color combination for the holidays.  In the background, on my block of Stormy Sea cardstock, you'll see one way I love to incorporate white...by using images that resemble falling snow, combined with white embossing powder.  The stamp set I used to achieve this look on both of my cards is from the Background Basics:  Celestial Sky....it's a favorite here.

On my Kraft cardstock Berry Wreath tag, I used the Berry Wreath stamp set, stamping my wreath in versarmk ink, and then heat embossing the image using Zing! Blush on part and Stampendous Shabby Green Embossing Enamel on the other.  You'll notice that I also used the Background Basics:  Celestial Sky stamp set on my tag as well.  My greeting was stamped in Olive Twist.

To embellish my card, I used Snowfall Style II snowflake dies and white glitter cardstock along with pine sprigs cut using the Shaped Sayings:  Christmas die.  I also used the Branching Out die and Sheer Basics Vellum, swiping the edges across my watermark ink and then heat embossing using white embossing powder.  It creates such a soft, frosted look that is a favorite of mine for Christmas.

So, to recap a few of my white elements, you'll notice the white glittered snowflake and pine sprigs used here.

The heat embossed Branching Out die cut using Sheer Basics Vellum.  I clipped my branches apart and tucked them under my buttons to create depth and fulness.

And lastly, my frosted die cut tag with the heat embossed Berry Wreath stamped on the front.  Even Kraft cardstock can take on a wintery look and feel.  After heat embossing my image, I sponged Fresh Snow ink over the top of the image to add more softness.

My next card uses the color combination of Kraft, white, gold, Sweet Blush, Spring Moss, and Autumn Rose, with white being one of the main colors.

I began with the Mix & Mat:  Berry Boughs die, cutting it from matte gold cardstock and once again, swiping the edges over my watermark ink pad and then heat embossing with white embossing powder.  I love white and gold together and this creates such a classic, elegant look.

I then cut the center image from the Mix & Mat:  Berry Boughs die from white cardstock and layered it to the center of my die cut.  I heat embossed two bottlebrush trees from the Joyful Christmas stamp set, using Shabby Green Embossing Enamel from Stampendous and Zing! Blush embossing powder.  I love the look of heat embossing on Kraft especially using soft, pastel colors.  I added some frosted berries in the corner using the Holiday Green stamp set and dies.  These remind me of sugared berries once the embossing powder was added around the edges.  


To finish, I once again added snowflakes cut from white glittered cardstock, this time using the Fancy Flakes die.  My sentiment is from the Snowfall Style stamp set and is stamped on a die cut Scalloped Tag.  

I truly had such a great time creating these to share with you and hope that you'll find a bit of inspiration in them and want to create your own "White Christmas" cards this year.

All of the supplies used are linked for you below.

Thanks for visiting!

Melis

countdown to confetti: day 3...

Today the Reverse Confetti team is introducing the fun, new Snowflake Magic stamp set and coordinating Confetti Cuts.  One cannot have too many snowflake sets in my opinion, and this one is playful and unique, not to mention it has such fun sentiments as well.

I created a trio of tags using the new Grid Stitched Tag Confetti Cut.  They are cut from Polar White cardstock and each has a strip of coordinating paper adhered across the center from the new Winter Solstice 6x6 Paper Pad.

I then layered on my dimensional snowflakes, which were stamped in a variety of colors:  Piggy Bank, Iced Aqua, Rose, Aqua, Lagoon, Pistachio, and Lime Green.

I finished with a few sequins, silver jingle bells, and junk bows tied at the top.

I adore the new Snowflake Magic products!  They'll be available on November 8th at Reverse Confetti!

Melis

papertrey ink day 5...

It's the final day of Papertrey Ink October releases.  I think the sweet set we're introducing to you today is so much fun!

I created a tag using the new Twinkling Trees stamp set and coordinating dies.  I began by using the new Stitched Gift Bag Dies and created my tag base using one of the dies found in this collection.  I love that you don't have to use the stitching dies just for your stitching products....they can be used for paper-crafting as well.

I stamped several different words from the Twinkling Trees stamp set across the center of my tag using Pure Poppy, Autumn Rose, Scarlet Jewel, and Americana.  I then used another of the Stitched Gift Bag dies and created my scalloped oval, cutting it from Pure Poppy.

Lastly, I stamped my Twinkling Tree on white cardstock using Prairie Grass and Ripe Avocado.  I added a Classic Kraft tree trunk and cream button to finish.  

All of these new products will be available on October 15th, 10PM EST!

Thanks for visiting.

Melis

New Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:

papertrey ink day 4...

Hello!  It's another beautiful October day here and we're diving into Christmas once again at Papertrey Ink.  My projects today use the lovely, new Blooming Amaryllis stamp set and coordinating dies.  

I created a gift card holder for my first project.  I began with Stamper's Select White Cardstock and the new Folded Pocket Tag Die.  I added vellum behind the window and stamped my sentiment from the Blooming Amaryllis stamp set.  It was heat embossed using white embossing powder and gives such an elegant look.

My flowers were stamped with Harvest Gold as the base layer, Classic Kraft next, and then I heat embossed and used gold shimmer embossing powder as my third layer, finishing with Saffron Spice for the very center.  I wish you could see these lovely flowers in person....they have such a gorgeous sparkle to them.  They are layered over snowflakes cut using the Snowfall 1 and 2 dies.  I used the Pleasing Envelopes stamp set to embellish the corners of my gift card holder.

I used the potted amaryllis on my second card.  I love the shabby pot included in the stamp set.  My flowers were stamped with Autumn Rose for the base layer, followed by Raspberry Fizz, and ending with Scarlet Jewel.  The centers are stamped in Stormy Sea.  

The leaves were stamped in Prairie Grass with Pinefeather used for the detailing.  And, the pot was stamped using Vintage Jadeite with Saffron Spice used for the weathering.   My amaryllis was layered over a Bitty Big Pale Peony Pierced Feature Frame die cut that was layering over script patterned paper.

Once again I used images from the Pleasing Envelopes stamp set to embellish the corners, stamping gin Spring Moss, Prairie Grass, and Autumn Rose.  Blooming Amaryllis is very versatile, with sentiments suitable for Christmas and every day occasions.  

My last card uses the new Say it Simply:  Merry & Bright die.  It was cut from Pure Poppy cardstock and layered over a die cut Scallop Stackers:  Medium die.  I added color to my scallop base using Summer Sunrise and Mint Julep.  

My amaryllis were stamped in Sweet Blush, Pure Poppy, Autumn Rose, and Scarlet Jewel.  I added stamped and die cut images from the Corner Adorner:  October and Sending Joy sets to create more fullness.  

Lastly, I layered my scallops over a layer of Bitty Big Spring Moss to bring in a bit of pattern.

Truly, such a gorgeous stamp set and stunning die for the holidays!

All supplies will be available on October 15th, 10PM EST.

Enjoy your Saturday!

Melis

New Papertrey Ink Products Used:

papertrey ink day 1...

Hello, friends!  Are you ready for the sweetest, most irresistible, new Papertrey Ink products?  My mind has been blown this month!  My first card uses the darling, new Fawn & Flora stamp set....I am totally enamored with this set! 

The sentiments are so creative and endearing....they make the stamp set even more special.  And...they fit perfectly on the Scalloped Tags.  

My sweet fawn was stamped on Sweet Blush cardstock using Fine Linen ink as the base layer and Saffron Spice for the darker, detailed areas.  I used Olive Twist for the eyes and nose.  The flowers were stamped in Melon Berry, Berry Sorbet, Autumn Rose, Spring Moss, and Ocean Tides.   

I used the Mix & Mat:  Plaid die, cut from Autumn Rose.  I used the rectangle die from the new Folded Pocket Tag die to cut a window in the center of my die and backed it with a die cut, cut using the Monthly Moments:  Journal Card 8 die, layered over Mint Julep Bitty Big paper.  I frosted the edges of my Mix & Mat:  Plaid die using melted embossing enamel.  To finish, I added a few die cut snowflakes cut using the 

 

My next card uses the beautiful, new Pleasing Envelopes stamp set....it's beautiful!  The flowers across the bottom of my card are from this set, stamping in Berry Sorbet, Melon Berry, Autumn Rose, Mint Julep, Spring Moss, Prairie Grass, Classic Kraft, and Ocean Tides.

I created the focal point for me card using the Shape Shifters:  Circle 3 die and Sweet Blush cardstock.  The tiny, snowy dots stamped near the top are from the Pleasing Envelopes stamp set as well.  I then layered on snowflakes cut using the Snowfall Style 2 dies and Silver White Wishes dies, cutting them from Bitty Big Mint Julep and Stamper's Select White, and glitter cardstock.  

The center of my snowflakes were embellished using stamps and dies from the new Sending Joy stamp set, stamping in Spring Moss, Prairie Grass, and Autumn Rose.  In the background you can see my coordinating envelope, stamped using only images from the Pleasing Envelopes stamp set.

There's so much to love about Pleasing Envelopes....this one will be getting a workout, not only for the holidays, but year-round.

Dressing up envelopes is such a special way to make your holiday cards spectacular!

Lastly, I created a gift card holder using the new Sending Joy stamp set and coordinating dies along with the new Folded Pocket Tag Die....this thing is so much fun!

The set comes with an oval and rectangular window.  Before die cutting my oval window from my tag, I stamped my cute gingham border in Pure Poppy across the bottom.  I then assembled my tag and embellished using images from the Sending Joy stamp set.  

I created a coordinating tag that slips inside the gift card holder, covering up the gift card.  Once again, I used the Scalloped Tag die for this.

Inside I added some Bitty Big:  Spring Moss paper, to show contrast through the window.  

Most defnitely, a bunch of fun and playful products this month....available on October 15th, 10PM EST.

Enjoy your day!

Melis

New Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:

happy fall-idays, day 3...

Hello and Happy Fall-idays!  The Reverse Confetti team has one last day of fun, festive creations for you!  I used the Reverse Confetti Clear Totes for my project, adding a handmade tag to dress it up for the holidays.

My tag base was made using the Lacy Scallop Circles Confetti Cuts and Polar Cardstock.  I then added a die cut Leafy Wreath cut from patterned paper.

I dressed up my wreath by using the Vintage Ornaments stamp set and coordinating Confetti Cuts as well as the Christmas Candles stamp set with coordinating Confetti Cuts.  I added a few sequins here and there as berries.

Lastly, I die cut snowflakes using the Snowflake Trio Confetti Cuts and Salsa cardstock and added them to my tag to finish.  

Tags are a second love for me and creating them in a variety of shapes makes them even more fun.

Be sure to follow along on the blogs listed below and my supplies are also listed for you as well.

Thanks for stopping by.

Melissa

Reverse Confetti Blog

Amy Kolling

Kelly Lunceford

Audrey Tokach

Kathy Schweinfurth

Tricia Barber

Deanne Kuntz

Lisa Henke

Heather Hoffman

Melissa Phillips

Jeanne Jachna

 

fairy tale christmas...

Morning!  The new and ever-so-sweet Make it Market Kit:  Fairy Tale Christmas from Papertrey Ink will be available tomorrow, October 1st!  I'm here with some projects created with this darling kit as well as some details!

The next Make It Market Kit, "Fairy Tale Christmas" will be released tomorrow, October 1st. Betsy's big holiday kit is one of the most highly anticipated releases for our customers each year. 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.

 

As in years past, we will be offering two separate kits, one full of the essential tools (main kit) and one with fun extras (trimmings kit).

• The Fairy Tale Christmas Main Kit will be available for sale from October 1st at 10pm ET through December 1st 10pm ET or while supplies last at Papertrey Ink. It will not be available for sale after the December 1st deadline.
• While we normally are able to ship orders within 48 hours, the shipping timeline could potentially be extended to as much as 2-3 weeks depending on how high the demand is and how much additional stock we will have to manufacture. We ask that everyone be patient and rest assured that their kit will arrive as quickly as possible.
• The Fairy Tale Christmas Trimmings Kit will be available only as supplies last. It will not be restocked once initial supply is sold out.

Fairy Tale Christmas main kit contents

• Fairy Tale Christmas Stamp Set retail value $24
• Fairy Tale Christmas Die Collection retail value $60
• Fairy Tale Christmas Patterned Paper Collection retail value $12
• Bubbles - 4 large (2-1/2” x 1/4” deep) & 6 small (1-1/2” x1/4” deep) retail value $3

Fairy Tale Christmas Main kit cost: $99

Fairy Tale Christmas Trimmings Kit contents

• Magnets (25) retail value $3
• 6 Small Bubbles (1-1/2” x1/4” deep) retail value $1.50
• 4 Large Bubbles (2-1/2” x 1/4” deep) retail value $1.50
• Fairy Lights (1 strand) retail value $3
• Artificial Snow retail value $1
• Miniature Mushrooms retail value $3
• Sequin Mix retail value $4
• 1/8" Red Velvet Ribbon (1 yard) retail value $1
• 1/8" Green Velvet Ribbon (1 yard) retail value $1
• 1/8" Gold Sparkle Cord (3 yards) retail value $2
• 1/8" Mauve Sparkle Cord (1 yard) retail value $1
• Reusable Storage Box retail value $5
• Ring Fasteners retail value $6
• Indian Gold Nuvo Embellishment Mousse retail value $8

Fairy Tale Christmas Trimmings kit cost: $37

Visit the Papertrey Ink blog HERE for more detailed product information and photos!

I used contents from this kit to create a tiny gift box, complete with magnetic clasp and metal pull where a sweet, Christmas gift can be held.  

These tiny matchboxes resemble vintage books and are just the right size for a gift card, jewelry, and lots of other special gifts.  My favorite feature of this kit might just be the bubbles where a scene can be created with sequins and faux snow...love the shaker look and feel!

The tiny photo corner dies are also a favorite content of this kit.  I rubbed each with the Indian Gold Nuvo Embellishemnt Mousse to add shimmer and shine...love!


The stamps included in the kit allow you to personalize each handmade gift.  Betsy has truly thought of every, last detail to create such a memorable kit.  You can stamp the spine of the book with the current year or upcoming years.

I've used the gorgeous Fairy Tale Christmas stencils on my card along with the Indian Gold Nuvo Embellishment Mousse.  

The mousse is so much fun to create with, although I admit to being a bit intimidated at first.  I used a plastic knife to layer on my mousse over my stencil and loved the raised look and feel.  I then added stamps to build my wreath, including lots of berries and leaves.

To finish, I added a pre-printed die cut where I stamped my sentiment, added stamped and die cut berries and leaves, and then my tiny deer and snowflakes.  The rich, red velvet ribbon is also from the kit.  Notice the tiny, red mushroom in the center of my bow...also from the kit :).

Lastly, I created three tags using contents of this kit.  These come together so quickly with the sweet, pre-printed paper that just needs to be die cut and then assembled.  

The tags resemble tiny books, complete with inside pages where you can include "To and From".

I used dies from this kit to create windows in a couple of my tags...love the winter scenes these create.

I added velvet and sparkle cording to add texture and ties for each tag, and then sequins to each scene on the front of my tags.  Even the sequins in the kit are perfectly suited to this magical kit!

I'll be back with lots more soon!

Thanks for visiting.

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

transformation tuesday...

Morning!  I'm here today with Transformation Tuesday for Papertrey Ink. You can see my original card that was my inspiration at the end of my post.  

I chose to use the basic card sketch from my first card because it is one that I loved and knew I could easily swap it out when in need of some inspiration.  So I transformed my first card using the sweet Merry Mug stamp set, into a winter card using the darling Winter Fox stamp set.

The design, colors, and Pierced Feature Frames:  Oval are the same, but I replaced the mug with my tiny fox and trees...even stamping my sentiment on a curve at the top of my oval.  Instead of using Sweet Stitching to create my background, I used snowflake images from the Winter Fox stamp set.  

My color palette is the same throughout both cards, Aqua Mist, Pale Peony, Sweet Blush, Stormy Sea, Spring Moss, and Poppy.

I challenge you to find inspiration in your own creations....if you have a favorite card that you've created, use the basic design and create more in different color schemes, themes, etc.  

Thanks for visiting!

Melis

papertrey ink day 5...

Today is the last day of the fabulous September Papertrey Ink release.  I have loved creating for the holidays!  I am always so inspired when it comes to Christmas crafting :).  These last few products are stunning and I love them.

I have used the new Penned Elegance:  Winter and Seasonal Borders:  Winter stamp sets and coordinating dies on my first card.  I always love to stamp my florals on Kraft and watch the feel of the images change and transform because of the Kraft, and the Seasonal Borders:  Winter is so lovely on Kraft.  I used images from this set to frame in my Pierced Feature Frame:  Oval die, cut from some fun candy cane paper.

I stamped my Penned Elegance:  Winter sentiment on my cardstock base using watermark ink and then heat embossed with gold embossing powder.  This is such a classic and timeless stamp set.  I used Shabby Green Embossing Enamel on my tiny, Kraft snowflakes and love their run, chunky texture.  They remind me of gingerbread cookies :).

My next project uses the new Make it Market Mini Kit:  Poinsettia and Pine.  It's so lovely and makes creating tags such a breeze for your holiday packages.

I used Bitty Big Berry Sorbet paper and the You Have My Heart Envelope die to create a gift card holder.  After I die cut  my tag from the pre-printed paper included in the kit, I stamped my sentiment across the bottom using Olive Twist ink.

I then used Snowfall dies and Bitty Big Green Parakeet and silver cardstock to add jumbo snowflakes as embellishments.  

As always, there's so much more to see on the Papertrey Ink blog and all of these new products will be available on September 15th, 10PM EST.

Thank you for your visit!

Melis

papertrey ink day 4...

Morning!  Today's new Papertrey Ink products are so entirely irresistible!  I created my sleigh using the new Dashing Through the Snow Die Collection.  I could make 100 more of these little cuties and never tire of them :).

My sleigh was cut from Bitty Big Pure Poppy and I used white glitter cardstock for the intricate sleigh runners.  I then created a couple of tiny wreaths to dress up my sleigh using the new Glorious Globes:  September stamp set...I'm smitten with this one!

I wrapped up a Christmas treat in cellophane and added a tag to the top, which was stamped using the coordinating Dashing Through the Snow stamp set.  

My next card uses the new Shape Shifters:  Oval 3 die collection.  It is the most beautiful set of dies I have ever seen!  My base layer was cut from Pure Poppy cardstock.  I then used the new Pierced Feature Frames:  Oval and the Wonderland paper collection to frame in my intricate center layer.

I used the new Say it Simply:  Holly Jolly die to create my sentiment and embellished with more of the sweet Glorious Globes:  September stamp set.

I added in a bit more pattern and texture by using Bitty Big Aqua Mist paper and glitter cardstock behind my oval window.

You're in for a treat when you visit the Papertrey Ink blog...so much to see today!

Melis

papertrey ink day 3...

Hello!  It's another delightful day of new Papertrey Ink products for September!  I created a pillow box gift wrap for my project today starting with the Essential Pillow Box Die.  Then came the fun...the toppings!

I created embellishments for my gift using the new Corner Adorner:  September stamp set and dies.  I love the tiny tangle of lights and will be using this set until it's worn out :).  

I then created a tag for the top of my pillow box using the new Pierced Feature Frames:  Oval dies, using Bitty Big Aqua Mist for my outer frame, and stamping my sentiment on the inner frame.  My sentiment comes from the new Words to Live By:  Joyful stamp set w/ its coordinating die.  

All of these new products will be available on September 15th, 10Pm EST.  More to see on the Papertrey Ink blog.

Enjoy your day!

Melis

papertrey ink day 2...

Hello friends!  Welcome to Day 2 of Papertrey Ink's September release.  Today I am sharing projects created using the new Sending Comfort stamp set and die and the  Hinged Gift Card Box:  Christmas Window dies.  These are all so much fun to work with!

My first card uses the beautiful Sending Comfort stamp set and die.  This set is perfect for those hard to create for occasions involving sympathy and comfort.  I used the new Pierced Feature Frames:  Oval dies to create my focal point and stamped my sentiment in Olive Twist ink on the center die cut.  I then framed it in using Chicken Scratch Gingham and stamped and die cut leaves and berries from the Sending Comfort stamp set.  I stamped in Aqua Mist, Ocean Tides, and Americana.

Across the bottom I used Smokey Shadow cardstock and the new Text & Texture:  Wood Slices stamp set along with Perfect Pearls in white.  You may also catch a peek at the new Shape Shifters:  Oval 3 die, cut from Wonderland paper.

Next up are a couple of fun gift boxes, created using the Hinged Gift Card Box and new Christmas Windows dies.  You can use these dies directly on the flap of the Hinged Gift Card Box die, but I cut mine separately from coordinating cardstock, layering them over the top of my gift card box.

This box was cut from Wonderland paper with the Christmas Window cut from Stormy Sea cardstock and layered over white cardstock.  I added leaves and berries from the Sending Comfort stamp set and added a large glittered snowflake cut from the Snowfall die collection.

The very same elements were used on this gift box, with the exception of the Kraft cardstock.  These are so much fun to put together and dress up for the holidays!

Lastly, I created a sympathy card using the Sending Comfort stamp set.  Aren't the leaves and berries beautiful?  I love the option of layering them over one another and the two-step stamp brings them to life.

I added dimension by cutting a couple of the leaves out, one from vellum, the other stamped and die cut using Honey Nut ink.

Once again, I used the new Text & Texture:  Wood Slices stamp set across the bottom, stamping in Autumn Rose ink over Autumn Rose cardstock.

Be sure to tune into the Papertrey Ink blog to see more projects using these products!

Melis

 

reverse confetti september blog hop...

Welcome to the Reverse Confetti September Blog Hop!  I am crazy for the new Christmas Candles stamp set and coordinating Confetti Cuts used on my project today...favorites for sure!

I have used the darling Bag & Tags Creator Confetti Cuts to create my mini gift bag and embellished the front with my Christmas Candles.  I used vellum on the front side of my bag and partnered paper on the backside, and love the way the polka dots very subtly show through to the front.  I scored the backside of my bag twice across the bottom, allowing the bottom edge to fold up over the front of my vellum layer.

My candles are layered over a die cut Round Top Tag, cut from Sand cardstock.  After stamping my candles, I colored them using my Copics and then melted Shabby Green Embossing Enamel to their fronts along with my stamped holly leaves and berries.  I love the tiny pine sprigs included in the Christmas Candles set as well...they make such great fillers.

I then created a tag using the Bag & Tags Creator Confetti Cuts once again, stamping my sentiment on the top layer and embellishing with another holly and berry sprig.  

It was so much fun creating this project for today's blog hop.  There's so much more to see...just follow along at the links below.

Thanks for visiting!

Melis

Reverse Confetti Blog
Amy Kolling
Laurie Willison
Crystal Thompson
Melissa Phillips
Amy Sheffer
Lydia Fiedler
Tricia Barber
Kelly Lunceford
Lisa Henke
Yana Smakula
Amy Rohl
Lea Lawson
Laurie Schmidlin
Wanda Guess
Heather Hoffman
Amy Tsuruta
Kathy Schweinfurth
Michelle Short
Audrey Tokach
Jeanne Jachna
Therese Calvird
Olga Moss
Maria Sabina

countdown to confetti: day 3...

Hello again and welcome to Day 3 of Reverse Confetti's September release.  I am SMITTEN with today's products...they just make me smile :).

I have used the darling Holiday Gnomes stamp set and coordinating Confetti Cuts.  They take center stage in lots of playful, juicy, holiday colors.  I used a variety of Reverse Confetti 6x6 paper pads in order to paper-piece my gnome and trees.  This is my favorite way to bring in color.  They are adhered to a die cut Fa La La Circle Confetti Cut.

The fun background behind my scene was created using the new Triangle Trees stamp set.  This is such a playful set and I can think of so many other ways I want to use it.  I tipped the trees upside and down, alternating them in order to create my pattern.  And the tiny sentiment is also from the Holiday Gnomes stamp set...I love its simplicity.

All of these new products will be available on September 8th...just a day away!

Thanks for visiting.

Melis

spellbinders blog hop!...

 

Hello there!  Today I am happy to be participating in a super fun blog hop for Spellbinders!  I have created a project using Spellbinders Tammy Tutterow dies....they're dreamy!

I've used the darling Sew Sweet collection to create my spring tag...who says hearts are just for Valentine's Day?:)

I love that Spellbinders dies along with the Platinum 6 die cutting machine cut through felt so effortlessly.  Using elements besides paper is among my favorite way to use my dies.  I used the Sew Sweet Valentine collection for my tag base.  The darling scalloped heart was cut using creamy, white wool felt.  I then used patterned paper for my solid heart layer.

Next came the fun part...embellishing using trims, wool felt, fabric, and Sew Sweet dies.  I had to use my cute Vintage Easter Bunnies flair too, from A Flair for Buttons....it's adorable!

Besides the Sew Sweet Valentine collection, I also used dies from the Posies and Pennies collection to create my layered flowers.  The vines were cut from corrugated cardstock and then coated with embossing enamel, then melted and I love the frosty, shabby look of them.  I cut the die cut banner in half and used a die cut word from the Sew Sweet Sentiments collection and a stamp for the second half of the sentiment.  I can't wait to see what else I'm inspired it make with these darling collections.  

Be sure to visit the blogs listed for you below and be sure to leave me a comment as I am giving away a $25 gift certificate to one lucky reader.  Leave a comment by Sunday, March 18th 11:59 pm EDT...I'll announce the winner on the 19th.  Please note that the winner is responsible for shipping costs, duties and taxes.

To celebrate this release, Spellbinders is also giving away a $50 gift certificate to a lucky winner. Please leave a comment on Spellbinders blog by Sunday, March 18th 11:59 pm EDT for a chance to win. The winner will be announced in the blog hop post on Spellbinders blog the following day. Winner is responsible for shipping cost, duties and taxes

Spellbinders

Kristina Werner

Yana Smakula

Zsoka Marko

Elena Salo

Melania Deasy

Tammy Tutterow

Wanda Guess

Sharyn Johnson Sowell

Emily Midgett

Melissa Phillips

Susie Lessard

Erum Tasneem

Keeway Tsao

Cynde Whitlow

Janette Kausen

Laurie Willison

Rubeena Ianigro

Virginia Lu

Tiffany Solorio

Olga Direktorenko

Check out this awesome prize package while you're at it HERE!

reverse confetti december blog hop...

Welcome to the Reverse Confetti December Blog Hop!  Today I've chosen to use the darling Cool Friend stamp set and coordinating Confetti Cuts to create a sweet little tag and gift wrap.

I LOVE paper-piecing and have used that technique here on my two snowmen, adding patterned paper to their hats.  I used paper from the Very Merry and Warm Heart 6x paper pads.  I also used Copic Markers and Stickles in Diamond to add color and shimmer.  My tag was created using the Scalloped Squares Confetti Cuts and paper from the Cheerful & Kind 6x6 paper pad.  

I added a few snowflakes cut from glitter cardstock using the Snowflake Trio Confetti Cuts and attached it to my gift box.  It was created using the Clear Box & Wrap Combo and paper from the Very Merry 6x6 paper pad.  I LOVE clear boxes and Reverse Confetti has the funnest collection of them that make packages look so pretty!

Below you'll find a list of the other participants hopping along today and be sure to stop by the Reverse Confetti blog for lots of inspiration!  Thank you for your visit!

Melis

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

  

crazy for christmas - decor & more...

Hello there!  Welcome to another fun and creative day with the Reverse Confetti Crew.  Today we're sharing a few "home decor & more" projects that you can whip up for Christmas.

I am completely in love with the DIY snow globe jars that seem to be everywhere right now, so I've tried my hand at one and will be making more of these with my daughter.  Such a fun and inexpensive holiday project.

I simply turned a small jar on its lid, after adhering a couple of bottlebrush trees and tiny reindeer to the seal portion of the lid.  I then added my faux snow, screwed the lid on nice and tight, and started embellishing the outside of the jar.

I used the Snowflake Trio Confetti Cuts and white glittered cardstock and added the smallest of the die cut snowflakes to the outside of my jar, adhering them with Beacon Fabri-tac.

I added a tag, created with the Vintage Ornaments stamp set and coordinating Confetti Cuts and the Leafy Wreath Confetti Cuts.  I created my tag base by using the center circle from the Pop Up Circle Confetti Cuts, die cutting it from Cloud White cardstock.

To embellish the base of my snow globe, I wrapped pink seam binding around the outer edge of the lid and tied it in a bow, adding some trim and tulle to create a messy, junk bow, that I love so much.  I then tied on my tag and embellished the center of the bow using glittery, pink berries.

Lastly, I added a large plastic, glittered snowflake to the bottom of my snow globe and attached the entire thing to a ribbon wrapped wooden spool.  Lots of fun and ultra addicting :).  You may see a few more of these pop up on my blog between now and Christmas.

Happy Christmas Crafting!  Lots more for you to enjoy by following the links listed below: 

Reverse Confetti Blog

Amy Rohl

Amy Sheffer

Diane Jaquay

Heather Hoffman

Heather Pulvirenti

Jeanne Jachna

Leigh Penner

Lisa Henke

Susan Liles