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The Greetery - Spring Fling Collection Day 2…

Hello, friends!  Welcome to Day 2 of the Spring Fling Collection from The Greetery.  There is so much for love about his delightful release…Mother’s Day, Easter, florals, greenery, etc.  Let’s get started!

My first card uses the beautiful, new To Mom With Love stamp set and dies.  From the minute I saw the sweet “With Love” stamp, I knew I wanted to use it on my card, and the bottom “Happy Mother’s Day” stamp just finishes off my sentiment perfectly.  

I love mixing old products with new and so I pulled out my Jumbo Curiosity Nest Die and made it my focal point.  I added a butterfly from the Curio:  Summer Findings die set.  Behind my nest, I used the beautiful, Elegant Arches Stamp and sponged ink in the arched window to add shading and softness.  

I’ve used the new Easter Morning Sentiments on my second card.  I just love the size and fonts used in the large “Happy Easter” Sentiment.  It’s gorgeous and makes a perfect focal point.

I added a secondary sentiment using another stamp and die from Easter Morning.  I framed everything in using the beautiful , new Spring Frame stamp and die.

The BotaniCuts Lavender die was used to create a bundle of lavender down the left side of my card.  

Lastly, I have used the new Print Shop:  Modern Botanical stamp + stencil and die.  What a gorgeous group of products these are!

I used the new Simply Bold:  For You die to create my sentiment, followed by a secondary sentiment from the To Mom With Love stamp set.

Be sure to visit the blogs listed below and leave comments on each in order to be eligible to win 1 of 2 $50 gift card to The Greetery!

The flowers in Modern Botanicals have my heart!  They are stunning and bold, and full of so many beautiful details.

 

1.  Dana

2.  Dawn

3. Kelly

4. Laurie

5. Melissa

6. Wanda

The Greetery - Spring Fling Collection Day 1…

Welcome to Day 1 of The Greetery’s Spring Fling Collection debut.  This release is full of all things Springtime, floral, and fresh…just what we need after a long winter, right?

My first card uses the gorgeous BotaniCuts Lilacs dies.  They are irresistibly sweet and so easy to assemble.  I can almost smell these lovely florals!  They come in a set of two with a variety of leaves and stems to add as you assemble your lilacs.  I love that they’re just the right size to grace the entire front of my card.

The lovely, All Occasion Script Sentiments stamp set and dies were used for my sentiment.  I love the simplicity of this beautiful font.  This set comes with a huge variety of sentiments…you’ll be sure to find just the right thing to say with this sentiment set.

My second card uses the gorgeous, new Spring Snowdrops stamp + stencil, and die.  I didn’t know too much about Snowdrops living here in the desert, but have decided that they are just as sweet and charming as can be!

I love the combination sentiments with their playful fonts used in the Snowdrops set…really cute and perfectly playful.  

Behind my Snowdrops, I have used the new Spring Frame Rubber stamp.  I love the beautiful way it frames in my focal point.  I’ll be using this delightful backdrop on so many of my future projects, for sure!

Lastly, I have used the amazing and unique Seagrass Basket die.  Betsy’s concept for this basket is truly inspiring…I love it’s woven effect and how easily it comes together, although it may look complex.

I die cut my basket pieces from Kraft cardstock, added a woodgrain stamp across the front, and distressed the handle in a dark bronze ink.  I attached my handle using tiny copper brads.  I love the label that is an option to add to the front…too cute and of course, so perfectly thought out.  I added a sentiment from the All Occasion Script Sentiments stamp set and die once again.

Behind my basket, I have used the Spring Frame die and then filled my basket with Graceful Stems, two of which I colored, and two of which I left white in order to add filler and dimension.  Such a fun card to create!

Be sure to visit the blogs listed below and leave comments on each in order to be eligible to win 1 of 2 $50 gift card to The Greetery!

1.  Dana

2.  Dawn

3. Kelly

4. Laurie

5. Melissa

6. Wanda

 

The Greetery…Urban Jungle - Day 2

We are celebrating Day 2 of The Greetery’s Urban Jungle collection.  It’s so full of the most beautiful greens, dies, and stencils.  Let’s jump right in!

I’ve used the gorgeous, new BotaniCuts Hibiscus Dies.  They are so delicate and detailed and full of possibilities.  I’ve combined my hibiscus with the older Elegant Arches stamp followed by an A2 Arches die that I sponged ink over to create a faux sky.

I chose a sentiment from the Pine Blossom stamp set.  Aren’t these hibiscus beautiful?  They are so easy to use and create gorgeousness in an instant.

My next card uses the adorable Modern Planters dies….aren’t they sweet?  I have one or two of these sitting on my windowsill at home.

I filled my planters with greenery from the Plant It:  Silver Dollar Succulent and Plant It:  Aloe dies.  These are a delight to use and look so cute nestled in their planter.

My sentiment is from the new Way to Grow stamp set which is full of the most playful sentiments and sayings…you’ll adore them all!  In the background, I have used the new Wicker Weave Stencil collection.

I saved my favorite card for last, one using the new Large Leaves:  Fern die…it’s a beauty!  I layered it over a window cut from corrugated cardstock, that I distressed with white paint.

I added twine around my card and tacked it down using my die cut sentiment, cut and stamped using the Little Labels Stamp + Cut Combo…love this duo!

Behind my focal point, I used the Seed Catalog Background stamp…the perfect, compliment to my fern die.

These new products are so much fun and so inspiring!  Happy shopping!  And, be sure to leave comments on the blogs below in order to be eligible to win one of 2 $50 gift certificates to The Greetery!

1. Angelica

2. Dana

3. Dawn

4. Kelly

5. Laurie

6. Melissa

7. Wanda

The Greetery…Urban Jungle - Day 1

The Greetery’s new Urban Jungle collection is so irresistible!  Let’s jump right into today’s new products and associated projects.  My first card uses the adorable GreenHouse die.  I love it, love it, love it!  I added ink to mine to create soft shades that glass may resemble, with shabby bricks across the bottom, and a distressed wooden door.

I filled my greenhouse full of flowers and greenery using the Garden Tub Filler and Petal Pusher Blooms dies.  These blooms make my smile with their plump and jumbo nature and feel.  

For my sentiment I have used the new Little Labels Stamps + Cut Combo….a new favorite of mine.  It’s trendy, classic, and perfect all at the same time.  

My next card uses the Garden Tub die…something I am very fond of in real life and now I can enjoy it on paper too!  I filled my shabby, metal garden tub with the Garden Tub Fillers die, sponging colors of green over each surface area.

I added tiny blooms in white from the Petal Pusher Blooms die, just to bring in a few florals.  Once again you can see that I used a sentiment from the Little Labels Stamp + Cut Combo, adding it across the front of my metal tub.

Behind my scene, I’ve used the gorgeous, new Woven Can Background Die.  It’s so detailed and stunning….perfect for the modern feel of the Urban Jungle collection. 

My last card uses the sweet Petal Pusher Blooms, stencils, and Background dies.  I adore this trio of goodies.  They make creating so effortless and enjoyable.

The Petal Pusher Background die is pierced and embossed with a few of the images actually cut out so you can plump up your flowers and create dimension.  The Petal Pusher stencils coordinate perfectly with the background, so adding color is a snap!

I surrounded my sentiment, from the Pine Blossom stamp set, using Petal Pusher Blooms dies.  I doubled and tripled their layers to create really full and plump blooms and adore how they turned out.

The Greetery’s Urban Jungle collection will be available on Friday, June 9th at 10am EDT.  

Leave a comment on the following blogs to be eligible to win one of two $50 gift certificate to The Greetery!

1. Angelica

2. Dana

3. Dawn

4. Kelly

5. Laurie

6. Melissa

7. Wanda

The Greetery - New Beginnings Collection: Day 1…

Welcome to Day 1 of the New Beginnings Collection Release from The Greetery.  These sweet, new Spring and baby products are so delightful and full of creativity!  Let’s jump right in!

I’ve used the new Baby Face:  Sprout die and Baby Face Sentiments stamp set on my first card.  Betsy has designed such a large variety of Baby Face dies including an elephant, swaddled baby, lamb, peas in a pod, this tiny sprout, and more.

The Baby Face Sentiments coordinate with each of the dies, creating the sweetest, “punny” greetings.  Such a unique set of products!  I’ve also used the new Spring Sprays Stencils to frame in my sweet sprout.  I adore these lovely, layered stencils.

I’ve used the Spring Sprays Stencils and coordinating dies on my next card.  They create a lovely frame around your chosen focal point, such as the Jumbo Curiosity:  Butterfly I’ve used here.

I used crackle paste to stencil on the leaves of my Spring Sprays Stencils…love the weathered feel it creates!  In the background I have used the new Spring Meadow Rubber Background stamp.  I LOVE it!

My sentiment is from the new Rejoice stamp set and the border of flowers across the bottom of my card are the new Ribbon Maker:  Daisy Chain die.  Cute stuff, huh?

My last card uses lots of fun Spring products…they are all so sweet!  I adore the new Bunny Kisses dies, used in the center of my card.

I snipped apart the eggs from the new Ribbon Maker:  Easter Egg die and added them beneath my bunny.  The flowers are from the Spring Sprays dies and make the cutest accents.

The new Tear Strip Tags:  Spring stamp set was used for my sentiment and I’ve used the delightful Frosted Frames dies around the edges of my card.  

Such darling, new products!

To celebrate the New Beginnings release, The Greetery is giving away two $50 gift cards!  All you have to do is leave a comments on the designer’s blogs and on The Greetery blog to be eligible.  Happy hopping!

1.  Angelica

2. Laurie

3. Dana

4. Wanda

5.  Dawn

6.  Kelly

 

mondays with melissa, march...

Hello, friends!  I'm back and it feels wonderful.  Today for my Mondays with Melissa, I've created a shaped card, without a fold...definitely non-traditional, but effective nonetheless.  

I am enjoying all-things flowers right now, and have selected the 2018 Anniversary Set:  Mixed Bouquet stamp set and coordinating dies for this card.

And the Pen & Ink stamp set was used for my sentiment.  Have you tried creating cards with double sentiments?  I challenge you to give it a try :).

To begin, I started with the Lucky Scratch Die.  I like the shape of the jumbo ticket and really love the rounded corner square shape that can be embossed onto the ticket.  It created a perfect focal point for my florals.

To create a soft pattern for my card, I used Aqua Mist ink and the Stencil Basics:  Hexagon collection.  I didn't create a solid background, but left it varied and random, with spots that were darker than others.  I purposefully avoided stenciling over the embossed square portion of my card, leaving it untouched so my florals would stand out.

Next came my florals, stamping them inside the embossed square.  All of my flowers are from the 2018 Anniversary Set:  Mixed Bouquet set.  This particular flower was stamped in Bright Buttercup and Summer Sunrise, with my stem stamped in Spring Moss and Prairie Grass.

I added a second bloom to my flower before moving on to my sentiment.

Olive Twist is currently my go-to color for sentiments.  I love that it's dark and crisp, but a bit softer than True Black.  The Pen & Ink stamp set is full of delightful sentiments in a variety of sizes and themes, but all with the gorgeous font seen here.

Next came the second sentiment, stamped on a die cut XO Skinny Mini Tag.  I used a bit of baker's twine and a button to embellish the edge of my tag.

Lastly, I added a couple more flowers from the 2018 Anniversary Set:  Mixed Bouquet, this time stamping in Sweet Blush and Pale Peony.  I adhered them using dimensional adhesive to create a bit of depth.

This was such a fun card to create.  As I mentioned earlier, it doesn't have a fold, so it is similar to a post card, but I love this look and feel.  Think outside the box!  The recipient will be sure to love what you've created just for them.

Melissa

spring wishes...

Hi there!  I'm on the Papertrey Ink blog today with some fun tags using the sweet Bite Size Tags stamp set and die collection.

A few of the designers are sharing projects we've created using these unique products.  I paired my Bite Size Tags with the Noted:  Pinked A2 Vertical Dies.

These products are perfect for gift tags for homemade goodies and treats, gifts, cards, packaging, etc.  

Stop by the Papertrey Ink blog to see more.

Enjoy your Sunday!

Melis

papertrey ink day 1...

Morning!  Welcome to Day 1 of Papertrey Ink's January release.  We're starting it off with a beautiful set called Let's Fiesta.

This set is full of possibilities, from fun and playful to sweet and flowery.  I've chosen to use the tiny basket found in this set, stamping in Fine Linen and Classic Kraft.  I then added stamped and die cut flowers from the set to fill my basket.  

I layered my basket of flowers over Lemon Tart, vellum, and Stamper's Select White cardstock, cut using the new Shape Shifters:  Square 4 dies.  

Across the bottom I stamped my sentiment in Summer Sunrise.  I added flowers and a bow to embellish and tie all of the images together.

You must stop by and visit the Papertrey Ink blog to see lots of delightful projects created with this sweet stamp set.  All new products will be available on January 8th, 10PM EST.

Melis

countdown to confetti: day 2...

Hey there, Valentine!  Welcome to Day 2 of the January Reverse Confetti Release.  I've used the sweetest set ever on my card today, it's called Big Bear and I adore it.

I paper-pieced my bear and his scarf and attached him to a die cut Pierced Round Top Layer.  My sentiment was stamped vertically down the side and is from the new Heart Pals stamp set.  The flowers are from another new set you'll hear more about tomorrow :).

In the background, I've used the new Hex Cover Panel and added bits of patterned paper from the new From Cupid 6x6 Paper Pad behind each window.  

I finished with tiny hearts, cut from the XOXO Hearts die, sequins, and trimmings.

Be sure to leave comments on the designer's blogs as well as on the Reverse Confetti Facebook page to be entered to win a $15 gift certificate to Reverse Confetti!

Melis

Reverse Confetti Blog

Amy Kolling

Melissa Phillips

Tricia Barber

Kelly Lunceford

Lisa Henke

Heather Hoffman

Amy Tsuruta

Kathy Schweinfurth

Audrey Tokach

Jeanne Jachna

Ali Farmer

Deanne Kuntz

Ashley Tucker

Lindsay Lajola

 

dieCember from simon says stamp...

Hello!  Just sharing a sweet card created with the new Bixby Background die from Simon Says Stamp DieCember collection.  I heart it!

I die cut it from the center of a die cut Spellbinders Eau de Lavende die...it's the precious, detailed floral in the center.  At the top and bottom, I added stamped and die cut flowers using the Elegant Florals stamp set from Reverse Confetti.

I then stamped my sentiment on a die cut banner and added it to the center of my card, followed by a die cut heart, cut using the XOXO Hearts Die.

All of the supplies used can be found at the end of my post.  Happy last few days of DieCember!

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

 

reverse confetti: may blog hop...

Welcome to the May Reverse Confetti Blog Hop!  We have plenty of fun waiting for you!  My card uses the new My Tribe stamp set.  The sentiments in this are fabulous and so unique....love this set!

I stamped my sentiment in watermark ink on a die cut Round Top Tag Confetti Cut.  I then heat embossed my sentiment using white embossing powder.  Next, I sponged ink on in soft pastels and then spritzed on water to create a subtle watercolor feel.

Behind my tag, I've used the new Polka Panel Confetti Cut...I adore this fun die!  I embellished with flowers from the Build A Bunch stamp set...also stamped in watermark ink and heat embossed using white embossing powder.

I can't wait to see what the other designers have ready to share.  Be sure to follow along, the links are listed for you below.

Enjoy your day!
Melis

Reverse Confetti

Amy Kolling

Amy Sheffer

Tricia Barber 

Kelly Lunceford

Lisa Henke 

 

Amy Rohl 

 

Carly Tee Miner 

 

Laurie Schmidlin

 

Heather Hoffman 

 

Amy Tsuruta 

 

Kathy Schweinfurth 

 

Audrey Tokach 

 

Deanne Kuntz 

 

Tatiana Trafimovich 

 

Jeanne Jachna 

 

Susan Liles 

 

 

 

 

  

throwback thursday - grand ampersand...

Hello!  On this lovely Throwback Thursday, a few of us Papertrey Ink designers are revisiting the fun, Grand Ampersand stamp set.  It is playful and unique and a sure-fire way to jumpstart your creativity!

I created a soft, watercolor wedding/anniversary card using Grand Ampersand, combining it with the Gathered Garden stamp set.  I began with a Mix & Mat:  Brackets die and watercolor cardstock.   I then sponged ink over my surface area in Aqua Mist, Hibiscus Burst, and Summer Sunrise.  Next, I spritzed it with water and let it dry.

Then came the stamping.  I added Gathered Garden vines and leaves by stamping them in watermark ink and heat embossing them using white embossing powder.  The center frame was stamped and heat embossed this same way.  I then added my sentiment and fun little arrows from Grand Ampersand to the center of my card.  To finish, I added a few flowers from the Color Pop Mini:  Floral Kit.  

Such a fun card to create and all because of the Grand Ampersand stamp set helping my creative mo-jo!
More to see on the Papertrey Ink blog and all of the supplies used are listed for you below.

Melis

 

ink blending on colored cardstock...

Good morning!  I sure hope your Monday is off to a great start :).  I'm up on the Papertrey Ink blog today with a Make it Monday tutorial sharing a card created using ink blending over colored cardstock.

I tend to always color blend over white cardstock, transforming the stark white into brilliant pops of color, but have loved trying ink blending on colored cardstock.  It creates such lovely shades of color, from soft to brilliant, deep, and bold, accenting your cardstock color.  On this card, I used a block of Harvest Gold cardstock and after heat embossing my Butterfly Folk Outline butterflies, added color in Summer Sunrise, Sweet Blush, and Aqua Mist.

I then stamped flowers from the Butterfly Folk stamp set in Summer Sunrise and added a vellum butterfly heat embossed using white embossing powder...same as on my cardstock block of Harvest Gold.  My sentiment comes from the Keep it Simple:  Okay stamp set.

The same elements were used on this card, except I used a Berry Sorbet block of cardstock.  After heat embossing my Butterfly Folk Outline butterfly using white embossing powder, I sponged Hibiscus Burst ink on over the image.  It just creates a beautiful, rich, shade outlining the butterfly.

Once again, I added a smaller, vellum butterfly, and flowers from Butterfly Folk.  My sentiment comes from the Cutaway Tags:  Spring stamp set and is stamped on a die cut Wine Bottle Tag.

One last example, uses Aqua Mist cardstock as my background, with a white heat embossed butterfly accented with Spring Rain ink.  This might be my favorite combination :).

I added flowers from the Botanical Bounty stamp set in Spring Rain, Aqua Mist, Lilac Grace, Lavender Moon, and Spring Moss.

My sentiment and confetti come from the Kindness Counts stamp set.   I added some of my favorite Spellbinders die cuts in the background, to dress up my white cardstock base.  I've used the Blooming Garden Top Floral Panel and Swirl Leaf Branch.

Hope you'll enjoy a little creative time this week and give this fun technique a try.  

Enjoy your day!

Melis

life is so much better...

Morning!  I've got a couple of sweet, spring cards for you today, created for the SCT Magazine blog.  

I've used the darling Petal Palette stamp set and coordinating dies from Stampin' Up! on both of my cards along with some of my favorite Spellbinders dies.

More details can be found on the SCT blog and supplies are listed for you below.

Happy Spring!

Melis

 

best.mom.ever...

I love making Mother's Day cards...anyone else?  I know this can be a hard occasion to create for and a hard to for many to celebrate.  My heart goes out to you, if you're in this category....I am as well :).  Infertility has not been a kind and gentle disease for me, it takes its toll every, single day... but I have to step back and remind myself of all I have instead of thinking about what I'm missing.  One day my arms will be full and my Sierra will have siblings to love and enjoy.

I created  my card today using the new Best Mom stamp set from the Fluttering By Simon Says Stamp release.  What a beautiful stamp set to create with, especially if you love to color!  I stamped my image on watercolor cardstock using watermark ink and then heat embossed using white embossing powder.  I then sponged on my ink colors and spritzed my cardstock with water to activate the colors.  Love this effect.  

Next, I added a bit of color using my Zig Clean color makers.  I cut my floral image from the cardstock base it was stamped on and layered it over my card base.  I added stamped flowers to my background and a sentiment across the bottom, from the Tweet Wishes stamp set.  

Just want you to know I'm thinking of you sweet women in my life today, whether we've met before or not, whether you're my family or my friend, someone who feels forgotten or alone, someone fighting a silent battle each day...you are loved more than you'll ever know!

Melis

simon says stamp fluttering by blog hop...

Hello! I am so happy to get to join Simon Says Stamp in celebration of their new Fluttering By release!

For my project, I've used the new Stitching Butterflies Wafer Dies from the Fluttering By release.  I am in love with these cuties!  They are so intricate, delicate, and dainty :)...so much fun to get creative with!

I die cut my Stitching Butterflies from Tim Holtz watercolor cardstock.   I then sponged on soft pastels, using a couple of different shades of the same color on each butterfly.  

Next, I  spritzed my butterflies with a bit of water and used my heat tool to help speed up the drying process.  Once dry, I added white paint splatters and embossing enamel to create some soft splatters.  The tiny bodies of each butterfly were colored with my Copic markers in coordinating colors.

These lovely Stitching Butterflies are just begging to be used with patterned paper next :).  Mixing and matching  patterns is one of my favorite things to do with dies, and these three-piece dies are perfect for just that, so stay tuned!

You can find all of the Fluttering By Release products HERE at Simon Says Stamp.  AND, Simon Says Stamp will be giving away a $25 gift certificate from every blog on the hop, so be sure to stop in and comment on each blog to be eligible to win!  Visit the Simon Says Stamp blog next Wednesday to see if you're one of the lucky winners.

Now, get hopping and enjoy!

Simon Says Stamp Blog 

Kristina Werner

Cathy Zielske

Nina-Marie Trapani

Nichol Spohr

Jessica Frost-Ballas

Kelly Latevola

Suzy Plantamura

Heather Hoffman

Melissa Phillips

Lin Brandyberry

Kathy Racoosin

 

butterfly folk plus botanical bounty...

Morning everyone!  I have fallen in love with these next few products from Papertrey Ink that I'm sharing today....they make creating so much fun :).  I've used the new Butterfly Folk and Butterfly Folk Outline on my first card.

I started by stamping my Butterfly Folk Outline images on watercolor cardstock using watermark ink.  I then heat embossed my images using white embossing powder.

Next, I sponged ink over each butterfly, spritzed them with water and then added some soft white paint splatters.  I adhered them to a block of white cardstock die cut using the new Simply Stitched A2 Vertical die.  In the corners you'll see that I used Fine Linen ink to stamp the new Corner Adorners:  April.  Love this fun new set too!

Lastly, I added my flowers, using both the Butterfly Folk and Butterfly Folk Outline sets.  My sentiment comes from another new set you'll be hearing more about in a couple of days :).  

On my next card, I've used the beautiful, new Botanical Bounty stamp set for my florals.  This set is just delicious!  One of those must-have florals, you know?

I was trying to channel my inner Cath Kidston on this card...anyone else love her like I do?  I stamped in Pale Peony, Sweet Blush, Spring Rain, Mint Julep, Harvest Gold, Pure Poppy, Hibiscus Burst, Berry Sorbet, and Spring Moss.

I used a sentiment from the Pen & Ink stamp set.  I LOVE the new Bold Borders:  Flare die.  It's used to create the beautiful frame around my sentiment.  It can go from bold and bright, to more of a soft, subtle accent, and that's the direction I went with it here.  

Before  go, I wanted to show you a simple way to step up this project.  I felt like some polka-dots were needed to further my Cath Kidston theme, so I used the Botanical Bounty dies with Bitty Big Aqua Mist paper and tucked a couple of the leaves in under my stamped images...simple addition, but I like it LOTS :).

All of the delightful new products will be available on April 15th, 10PM EST at Papertrey Ink.  Thank you for visiting!

Melis

New Papertrey Ink Products Used:

sweet elephants...

Am I the only one who loves plaid?  I have loved plaid for as long as I can remember and to this day, can't get enough :).  Especially in my paper-crafting.  My card today was created for Simon Says Stamp and uses the Sweet Elephants Wafer Dies from their new Best Days release.

I used a variety of patterned paper to piece together my tiny elephants...the biggest reason I love these dies, is because they lend themselves so perfectly to mixing and matching patterns and colors.  

Along with the sweet elephant dies, I used the Wonky Stitched Squares, Sunny Skies, Stitched Sentiments, and Cloud 9 Die-namics from My Favorite Things.  The darling Happy Together stamp set was used for the flowers behind my elephants and for my sentiment.   Across the bottom, I used the Stitched Scallop Basic Edges 2 Die-namic...everything looks better with a few scallops and stitching...and plaid :).

Supplies are linked for you below.

Thank you for visiting!

Melis

reverse confetti & my sweet petunia spring fling blog hop...

Good morning!  Thank you so much for hopping by for the Reverse Confetti/My Sweet Petunia blog hop.  We are celebrating all things spring with creations using products from both of these amazing companies.  I created an Easter gift bag for the occasion and will explain what products I've used in just a bit.

In celebration of this FUN hop, two lucky commenters from the hop will be selected to win one of two prizes: a $60 shopping spree at www.mysweetpetunia.com and a $60 shopping spree at www.Reverseconfetti.com- you must leave your comments no later than Sunday, March 25th, at 11:59 PM Central time and winners will be announced on Tuesday March 27th, on the Reverse Confetti and My Sweet Petunia blogs.

For my gift bag, I began with the Small Diamond Tiles Cover Panel from Reverse Confetti.  After die cutting it from Polar cardstock, I cut a solid block of Piggy Bank cardstock to fit the backside, and using adhesive around the sides and bottom edges, secured the two layers together and made a pocket/gift bag.

I then used the Scalloped Squares Confetti Cuts to create my focal point, using paper from the 6x6 Fun Times Paper Pad and Polar cardstock.  I chose to use a sentiment from the Easter Blessings stamp set, stamping in Olive.  I used my MISTI stamping tool to create a nice, solid image...love that you can ink your sentiment or image after each time stamping with it, and it will stay positioned so that as you layer on more ink, it becomes bold and perfectly stamped.

Next, I added florals from the Banner in Bloom stamp set, and used my MISTI once again, this time stamping on watercolor cardstock using watermark ink.  I then heat embossed using white embossing powder and added color through ink blending.  Next came a bit of water to give it a water-color look, and then I added color using Zig Clean Color Markers and a few embossing enamel splatters.

Be sure to visit the other designers listed below and comment for a chance to win some crafty cash!

Melis

Amy Tsuruta

Ilina Crouse

Lisa Henke

Jeanne Streiff

Susan Liles

My Sweet Petunia

Tricia Barber

Kia Gibson-Clapper

Deanne Kuntz

Ceal Pritchett

Melissa Phillips

Giovana Smith

Audrey Tokach

Chris Dayton

Kathy Schweinfurth

Stephanie Severin

Laurie Schmidlin

Janine Tinklenberg

Amy Rohl

Dina Kowal

Heather Hoffman

Jana Millen

Reverse Confetti

Jennifer Timko

Kelly Lunceford

Joan Bardee

Olga Moss

Judy Rozema

Jeanne Jachna

Susan Wymer

Lydia Fiedler

springtime sunshine...

Hello!  Our temps here are FREEZING, but looking out the window at the bright sunshine, and my mind switches to Spring :).  I'll keep being patient and will create a little sunshine in my craft room. 

Today's card uses the Flower Arrangement stamp set and dies from Altenew along with the Sweet Friend stamp set.  After heat embossing my Sweet Friend frame on my die cut Breanna's Corset Label die cut from Spellbinders, I added blended ink and Zig Clean Color Markers to highlight my frame.

I then added my flowers, die cut sentiment, and stamped sentiment.  I used the beautiful Annabelle's Trousseau dies, also from Spellbinders, in the upper corners of my card...love the delicate, doily look they add :).

Products are linked for you below.

Enjoy your day!

Melis

 

huggable chick, garden of faith, and seasonal borders: spring!...

Hello!  It's our last day of new releases for Papertrey Ink February, but the products we're sharing today are extra special and at the top of my favorites!  My first card uses the beautiful new Garden of Faith and Seasonal Borders:  Spring stamp sets.  Prepare to fall in love!

I stamped my sentiment from the Garden of Faith set on a Basic Bookmark 3 die.  These are two -part sentiments, allowing you space to "play" and add flowers, leaves, etc.  I used Spring Moss for both parts of my sentiment, wanting to keep it from looking too busy with  my bright florals.

The tiny, delicate vines stamped in New Leaf ink are also from the Garden of Faith stamp set and I added a die cut and stamped flower from the Seasonal Borders:  Spring set in the center of my vines, and then a cluster of them at the top of my tag.  This new floral set is so gorgeous and really detailed and intricate.  There is also a border die and stencil available with this set, allowing you to create strings of blooms to add as borders on your cards.  My plaid paper is from the Make it Market Mini Kit:  Bloom & Grow and I've used vellum and Bitty Big Harvest Gold paper across the bottom.

Next up is a fun little tag duo I created using the darling Huggable Chick stamp set and die.  I adore this tiny little chick :).  I die cut the top and wings from white cardstock and sponged on Harvest Gold and Summer Sunrise ink, adding a bit of pink to the cheeks.  I then added my stamped eyes, beak, die cut bow, and carrot. 

I didn't use the coordinating Huggable die because I wanted a smaller sized chick, but these dies are made to coordinate with the Huggable die.  I love that there are so many possibilities with this collection.  I then paired my chick with a large egg, cut using the Big Egg die.  I stamped it using the Egg Stripes and Bunny Blessings stamp sets using Mint Julep, Pale Peony, and Harvest Gold ink.

To finish, I used the Scalloped Tag die and stamped my sentiment from the Huggables Bunny & Chick stamp set along with a few flowers from Bunny Blessings.  Now it's ready to dress up a package of Peeps :).

All of these new products will be available for purchase and linked below on February 15th, 10PM EST.

Enjoy your day!
Melis

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