Introducing Boy Basics & Ad Sense

Today is a very exciting day here at Papertrey Ink!  This could possibly go down as one of the biggest blog posts EVER!  I have quite a bit to introduce to you, so let's get started!

First, I have a new set from Lisa Johnson to share with you!  

Ad Sense is a wonderful retro style set that can have o many amazing applications!  It all starts with a large frame which can be filled with a variety of sentiments and phrases that hinge from things that might have been found in ads long ago.  With the coordinating dies, there are many layering possibilities as well!

The details.

• Ad Sense will be available for sale on April 15th.
• It will retail for $15.
• Ad sense contains a total of 18 stamps (1 large retro frame, 15 sentiments/phrases and 2 decorative elements)
• A coordinating die set will be available for purchase separately for $7.  The set includes two dies, one for the large frame and one in a starburst shape that will coordinate with a few additional images in the set.  The frame measures 3-1/2" x 2" and the starburst measures 1" in diameter.

Heather Nichols has designed a perfectly appropriate collection of patterned paper this month that will fit in well with so many of our new sets.  

This basic patterned paper collection is perfect for men and boys alike.  With a combination of both subtle and bold patterns that can be paired together or used alone, this collection holds lots of opportunity and possibilities!  This collection includes the colors Blueberry Sky, Enchanted Evening, Pinefeather, Kraft, Dark Chocolate and Smokey Shadow.

The details.

• The Argyle Socks patterned paper pad will be available for purchase on April 15th.
• It will retail for $8.
• The Argyle Socks 8x8 patterned paper pad contains a total of 36 sheets, 6 sheets each of 6 patterns.  
• It includes the colors Blueberry Sky, Enchanted Evening, Pinefeather, Kraft, Dark Chocolate and Smokey Shadow.

I have a few projects using this set that I am extremely excited to share with you!

This first card uses some of the amazing paper in Heather's Argyle Socks colllection to set the tone for a color scheme of Blueberry Sky & Simply chartreuse.

I die-cut both Ad Sense dies from Kraft cardstock.  The large frame was stamped with the coordinating image in Fresh Snow and then filled with two sentiments from the set in True Black.  The small sunburst was stamped with the coordinating image from the set in True Black as well.

I stamped a scrap of Blueberry Sky cardstock with Fresh Snow and Polka Dot Basics II, tearing across the top and bottom of the strip.  I adhered it to a block of Simply Chartreuse cardstock which I outlined with black pen.  I added a sentiment from Inside & Out: Thank You underneath the frame image.

The starburst I die-cut earlier was added to the top of the frame with a foam dimensional.

I love the vibrancy of this project and how it could be used for nearly any kind of recipient.

Now for something a bit more vintage.  I used another one of the papers from Argyle Socks as my basis for this card.

The frame was die-cut from Vintage cream cardstock and stamped with Pure Poppy ink and the two sentiments added with True Black.  I die-cut Mat Stack 3 from Dark Chocolate cardstock and stamped it with a coordinating image from Mat Stack 3 Collection using True Black ink.  A thin strip of Men of Life paper (red) was added on top of the Mat Stack 3 layer.

The star (from Boy Basics: Simple Circles) was stamped with Pure Poppy ink and punched out with a 1" circle punch.  I added a starburst from Ad Sense to the center of the star with black ink and finished the center with a single black rhinestone.

To help ground everything, I outlined the exterior of the patterned paper mat with a black pen and ruler.

Next on the agenda is our EXCITING Boy Basics lineup.  We've had hundreds and hundreds of requests over the last few years to create some images that are perfect for boys... from toddlers to teens.  The stumbling block for us in developing things like this has been how to make a stamp set or two versatile enough that it would have wide appeal.  So we decided to do things a bit differently and pick a few of the most highly requested themes for boys and create small $5 mini sets embracing them.  That way, it's easy to pick and choose the images you would like to add to your collection, without having to purchase one large set.  

For today's post, I have assigned each of the Design Team gals one of the Boy Basics sets to work with.  Each set will be highlighted individually today with a few of my creations added to the mix.  Let's begin, shall we?

First we will begin with Boy Basics: Game On.  This is a little set I designed as a fun take on one of the most popular hobbies for boys...video games.  It is done in a clean, graphic style that makes it so easy to work with.  Paired with some fun font combinations based on those used in many video game logos, you will get lots of mileage out of this set!

The details.

• Boy Basics: Game On will be available for sale on April 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Boy Basics: Game On includes a total of 9 stamps (2 controllers, 1 directional control button, 1 rating box icon and 5 sentiments)

First, a little card that could be used to celebrate an achievement or serve as encouragement.

This Wii style controller was stamped on Kraft cardstock with True Black ink.  The edges of the kraft block were accented with the corrugated image from My Hero My Dad using VersaMark ink.

I created some small labels using the rated block and one of the small sentiments.  The directional control button image was stamped int he center of a star that was punched out with a star punch.

For the sentiment block, I stamped Vintage Cream cardstock with lines from Mini Scrapbook Series: Library Ledger using Spring Rain ink.  The sentiment was then added with True Black.

Red paper from Men of Life paper pad was the perfect pop of color behind both of the focal point elements.

Now for a birthday card perfect for a gamer.

I stamped the X-box style controler with Enchanted Evening ink onto Hawaiian Shores cardstock.  The rustic circles from Grunge Me were added on top of it using VersaMark ink.  One of the paint splatters from the same set was added to the corner using Fresh Snow.

The rated block was stamped in Enchanted Evening as well and trimmed out with scissors.  The sentiment was added beside it on white cardstock using Enchanted Evening ink.  The sentiment was trimmed into a strip with one end cut with pinking shears featuring a little stitching accent.

The card background was accented with our Sunshine Impression plate.

Here's what Betsy designed...

CLICK HERE to see more of what Betsy Veldman has created with this set.

Next up is Boy Basics: Out of This World.  This set is based on a small rocket image orignally found in out Tiny Treats collection.  the rocket has a companion flame image that you can add to it for more exciting detail.  A moon and stars allow you to further embellish the little scenes you create.  And the sentiments are just plain awesome!

The details.

• Boy Basics: Out of This World will be available for sale on April 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Boy Basics: Out of This World includes a total of 11 stamps (1 rocket, 1 flame, 3 stars, 1 dot trio, 1 moon, 1 countdown border and 3 sentiments).
• A coordinating die will be available for purchase separately for $5.  It will cut shapes to coordinate with the rocket, moon & largest star from the stamp set.  The rocket measures 2" x 1".  The largest star measures 1/2" in diameter. the moon measures 1" x 3/4".

Here's what Dawn & Erin designed...

 

CLICK HERE to see more of what Dawn McVey has created with this set.

CLICK HERE to see more of what Erin Lincoln has created with this set.

I am also thrilled to introduce you to Boy Basics: Simple Circles.  It's is a fun, simple stamp set that is wonderful for creating circle backgrounds and even focal images. Perfect for masculine projects, but versatile enough for any occasion! This set coordinates with the Simple Circles Border Die.

The details.

• Boy Basics: Simple Circles will be available for sale on April 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Boy Basics: Simple Circles includes a total of 8 stamps (four 3/4" patterned circles and four 15/16" patterned circles).
• A coordinating border die will be available for sale separately for $7.  The die measures 1" x 7-3/4".

I wanted to briefly share again the project I created yesterday using this set.  I just love the way it turned out!  (You can see the full details HERE)

Here's what Danielle & Jessica designed...

   

CLICK HERE to see more of what Danielle Flanders has created with this set.

CLICK HERE to see more of what Jessica Witty has created with this set.

Next we have Boy Basics: Rock: On.  Are you ready to ROCK? This youthful stamp set is based on the popular trend in music gaming. Boy Basics: Rock On is perfect for creating teen cards and even gaming party ensembles! The coordinating guitar die takes creating up another notch making it easy to create dimensional elements with this rockin’ set!

The details.

• Boy Basics: Rock On will be available for sale on April 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Boy Basics: Rock On includes a total of 8 stamps (1 guitar, 1 dotted line trio, 2 music notes and 4 sentiments)
• A coordinating die will be available for purchase separately for $3.  The die measures 1" x 2-1/2".

I created a fun project perfect for your beloved rock star!

I started by stamping these large paint splatters from Grunge Me with True Black ink onto a white card base.

I die-cut the large star from Seeing Stars die collection using Summer Sunrise cardstock.  I then sponged Terracotta Tile ink around the star to give it a graduated look.  I stamped the rustic circles pattern from Grunge Me all over the star with Fresh Snow ink.

I die-cut the guitar from white cardstock and stamped it with True Black ink.

The sentiment was added to the star with black ink as well and the interior of the letters was highlighted with a gold Copic Spica pen.

Here's what Lisa designed...

CLICK HERE to see more of what Lisa Johnson has created with this set.

You will love Boy Basics: Truckin' It.  Look out! Here comes a cute little set of trucks geared towards the little boys in your life. Drive them wild with a card made just for them for a birthday or any occasion!

The details.

• Boy Basics: Truckin' It will be available for sale on April 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Boy Basics: Truckin' It includes a total of 9 stamps (1 bus, 1 pick-up truck, 1 firetruck and 6 sentiments).
• A coordinating die will be available for purchase separately for $7.  The die cuts out shapes to coordinate with all three of the truck images.  The trucks each measure approximately 1" x 1-1/4".

Here's what Heather & Michelle designed...

CLICK HERE to see more of what Heather Nichols has created with this set.

CLICK HERE to see more of what Michelle Wooderson has created with this set.

Next on the agenda is Boy Basics: Frog Hop.  This set is based on an adorable little frog originally found in our Tiny Treats collection.  You will love his little lily pad and the fly and flight path additions.  And I can't neglect to mention the perfect little companion sentiments!

The details.

• Boy Basics: Frog Hop will be available for sale on April 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Boy Basics: Frog Hop includes a total of 7 stamps (1 frog, 1 lily pad , 1 fly, 1 flight trail and 3 sentiments)
• A coordinating die will be available for purchase separately for $5.  It will cut shapes to coordinate with the frog and lily pad.  The frog measures 1-3/8" x 1-1/4" and the lily pad measures 2" x 5/8".

I created an adorable card that could be used for encouragement for a special little guy in your life.

I started by die-cutting the frog from Simply Chartreuse felt and stamping it with the coordinating image using Black Noir ink.

I die-cut the lily pad from Ripe Avocado cardstock and stamped it with Background Basics: Gingham using VersaMark ink.  As a fun little touch, I added google eyes to the frog as well.

For the background, I stamped Boy Basics: Simple Circles in an alternating pattern onto Ripe Avocado cardstock using VersaMark ink.  I then followed up with two small images from Dot Spot, adding them to the center of each circle with True Black ink.

I love this little sentiment from the set!  It is such a wonderful companion for the little frog!

Here's what Melissa designed...

CLICK HERE to see more of what Melissa Phillips has created with this set.

Tweens & teens will love Boy Basics: Skater Dude.  It is perfect for so many boys who love skateboarding, but the set can also be adaptable to snowboarding.  The authentic-style board designs paired with some sk8er lingo sentiments will be a go-to set for creating cards for your guys!

The details.

• Boy Basics: Skater Dude will be available for sale on April 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Boy Basics: Skater Dude includes a total of 10 stamps (3 board images, 2 sentiments, 1 wheel axle and 2 design elements).
• A coordinating die will be available for purchase separately for $3.  It will cut out the skateboard shape for you, which you can in turn apply the designs from the stamp set to.  Or you can even use the die to create a mask.  The die measures 3/4" x 2-1/4".

I created a fun birthday card with a perfect touch of skater grunge!

I die-cut the skateboard 3 times from white cardstock and stamped them with the rustic circle pattern from Grunge Me using a rainbow of colors.

I was then able to add one of the board patterns from Boy Basics: Skater Dude on top of the colors using black ink.  I added a punched out star (from Boy Basics: Simple Circles) to the center of the middle board and accented the center of it with a small patterned star from Boy Basics: Skater Dude.

The sentiment embraces skater lingo and has a wonderful font pairing that looks right at home with the boards.

The Kraft background was accented with the grid pattern from Mini Scrapbook Series: Library Ledger and the corrugated strip from My Hero My Dad using VersaMark ink.

Now a little something that would be appropriate for either skaters or snowboarders.

The large splatter images from Grunge Me were heat embossed with White Filigree Embossing powder.   I die-cut the skateboard from Ocean Tides cardstock and stamped it with one of the three board patterns in the set, which was heat embossed as well.

The sentiment was heat embossed and then accented with a few of the dot lines from Grunge Me.  I also added a punched star that was decorate with the rustic circles stamp from the same set. 

The edges of the Ripe Avocado card front were roughed up a bit with my fingernail, with the lower right corner being curled up to help grab the eye down near the sentiment.

Here's what Maile designed...

CLICK HERE to see more of what Maile Belles has created with this set.

I hope you have enjoyed ALL of the amazing projects we have shared with you today!  It's a lot of eye candy packed into one little post and I am extremely grateful to the entire team for all the hard work they put into this presentation!  I hope you leave today BEYOND inspired!  Do you have a favorite Boy Basics set?  And how about Ad Sense?  Isn't it SO unique and SO amazing?  Is there a particular project that jumped out at you today?  Or an image?  We would love to hear from you and you could win big just for sharing your thoughts with us!

• Ad Sense stamp set
• Ad Sense die collection
• Boy Basics: Rock On stamp set
• Rock On die
• Boy Basics: Simple Circles stamp set
• Simple Circles border die
• Boy Basics: Truckin' It stamp set
• Truckin' It die
• Boy Basics: Game On stamp set
• Boy Basics: Frog Hop stamp set
• Frog Hop die
• Boy Basics: Out of This World stamp set
• Rocket die
• Boy Basics: Skater Dude stamp set
• Skater Dude die
• Argyle Socks patterned paper collection

You have until 11:30pm EST tonight, Thursday, April 14th to leave your comment and be eligible to win.  Only one comment per person please.  One randomly selected winner will be announced no later than midnight EST tonight on our April Release Winner page.  Thank you SO much for coming by today and best of luck with the contest!

Melissa Bickford has more to share using Flower Fusion #3.

Beth Silaika is showcasing her set, Train Tracks.

Tiffany Pastor has created more with both of her new sets.

Maile Belles is focusing on Background Basics: Chevron Stripes.

FRESH GRATITUDE CARD

• STAMPS: Ad Sense (available April 15th), Inside & Out: Thank You, Polka Dot Basics II
• INK: Fresh Snow, True Black
• PAPER: Kraft, Blueberry Sky, Simply Chartreuse, Enchanted Evening, Argyle Socks paper pad
• OTHER: Ad Sense die collection, black pen (American Crafts)
• FINISHED SIZE: 6.5" x 4.25"

FEEL BETTER CARD

• STAMPS: Ad Sense, Boy Basics: Simple Circles (available April 15th), Mat Stack 3 Collection
• INK: Pure Poppy, True Black
• PAPER: Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate, Kraft, Argyle Socks paper pad, Men of Life paper pad
• OTHER: Ad Sense die collection, Mat Stack 3 die, 1" circle punch (EK Success), black pen (American Crafts), black rhinestone (KaiserCraft)
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

BEST GAME CARD

• STAMPS: Boy Basics: Game On, My Hero My Dad (available April 15th), Mini Scrapbook Series: Library Ledger
• INK: True Black, Pure Poppy, Spring Rain, VersaMark
• PAPER: Vintage Cream, Kraft, Smokey Shadow, Men of Life paper pad
• OTHER: star punch (Fiskars), corner chomper (We R Memory Keepers), sewing machine
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

EPIC YEAR CARD

• STAMPS: Boy Basics: Game On, Grunge Me (available April 15th)
• INK: Fresh Snow, Enchanted Evening, VersaMark
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Hawaiian Shores
• OTHER: Sunshine impression plate, corner chomper (We R Memory Keepers), pinking shears (Fiskars)
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

YOU ROCK CARD

• STAMPS: Boy Basics: Rock On, Grunge Me (available April 15th)
• INK: True Black, Terracotta Tile
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Summer Sunrise
• OTHER: Seeing Stars die, Rock On die, Gold Copic Spica pen
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

LEAP FOR THE SKY CARD

• STAMPS: Boy Basics: Frog Hop, Boy Basics: Simple Circles (available April 15th), Dot Spot, Background Basics: Gingham
• INK: Black Noir, VersaMark
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Ripe Avocado
• OTHER: Frog Hop die, corner chomper (We R Memory Keepers), google eyes, Simply Chartreuse felt
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

FLIP KICK DAY CARD

• STAMPS: Boy Basics: Skater Dude, Grunge Me, Boy Basics: Simple Stars, My Hero My Dad (available April 15th), Mini Scrapbook Series: Library Ledger
• INK: True Black, Pure Poppy, Terracotta Tile, Ripe Avocado, Hawaiian Shores, Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise.
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Kraft, Orange Zest
• OTHER: Skater Dude die, 1" circle punch,
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

TOTALLY STOKED CARD

• STAMPS: Boy Basics: Skater Dude, Grunge Me (available April 15th)
• INK: VersaMark, Ocean Tides, Fresh Snow
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Ripe Avocado, Ocean Tides
• OTHER: Skater Dude die, Fiskars star punch, Filigree White embossing powder
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"