Spring is in the air - and we here are Papertrey Ink are ready to get your creative juices flowing! This month's introductions are full of fun. I can't wait to share them all with you - so let's get right into the swing of things!
Back Pocket Basics is an adorable. fun and extremely versatile stamp set that offers many design options. The images have all been created so that they can be used alone or with the pockets. With both outlined images and solid images, this set is sure to please those who love to color and those who love something a bit simpler. Dies have also been created to coordinate with the images, making it even more fun to create with. From cards, gifts, scrapbook pages and whatever else you can dream up, this set is sure to be a welcome addition to any crafter's room.
The Details:
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Back Pocket Basics and Back Pocket Basics Die Collection will be available for sale on March 15th.
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The Back Pocket Basics stamp set will retail for $24.
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Measurements: The pockets measure 1-2/5" x 1-3/10" tall. The sun measures 1-1/8". The hearts measure 1-1/2" x 1/4" tall. "Sending you a pocketful of" measures 1-3/4" wide x 3/5" tall.
- The Back Pocket Basics Die Collection will retail for $8.
- The die collection consists of five dies. The measurements are (A) 1-1/2", (B) 1-5/8", (C) 1/2" x 5/8", (D) 1-3/4" x 2" and (E) 1-1/4" x 1-5/8".
Melissa Bickford is also introducing World's Greatest this month. World's Greatest is a fun set that is geared towards all the wonderful men in our lives. With numerous patterned tie images, as well as an outlined tie, this set will be perfect for creating birthday cards, Father's Day cards and so much more. With an abundance of sentiments that can be mixed and matched, this set is sure to fill a hole in your masculine stamping collection.
The Details:
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World's Greatest stamp set and the Tie die will be available for sale on March 15th.
- World's Greatest stamp set will retail for $24.
- Measurements: The tie measures approximately 3/5" wide x 2" tall. The large "DAD" sentiment meaures approximately 1-1/4" wide x 1/2" tall. "World's Greatest" measures approximately 1-3/5" wide by 3/4" tall. "Son" measures approximately 3/5" wide by 3/20" tall. "Enjoy your special day" measures approximately 1-3/4" wide by 1/2" tall.
- The tie die will retail for $3.
- The tie die is a single die and measures 3/4" x 2-1/8".
Lizzie Jones is bringing you something for the golfers in your life this month. On the Links is a versatile golf-themed set designed to make projects for golf enthusiasts both easy and fun! Its clean lines and gender neutral styling make this set perfect for all golfers and the scene-building options allow for endless possibilities. The sentiments in this set give you the ability to create a project for just about every need: retirement, graduations, birthdays and more. This set is a must-have for anyone looking to make special projects for their favorite golfers!
The Details:
- On the Links will be available for sale on March 15th.
- It will retail for $15.
- Measurements: The golf bag measures 3" long x just over 1-1/4" tall. The tee measures 1/4" wide x approximately 1" tall. The "Go fore it!" sentiment measures 1" long x 1/4" tall. The "Tee-rific" sentiment measures 1-3/4" long and just under 1/4" tall.
My final introduction today is Edgers #5 from Dawn McVey. This set is sure to become a classic in your collection! This new edgers collection is perfect for masculine projects and much more. It allows you to create your own mini file folders. It is perfect as a card base or for mini book applications as well. Just cut & score an A2 card and choose one of the tabbed dies to die-cut the edge of the back cover. You can then die-cut the edge of the front cover with the standard die. You'll love the results!
The Details:
- Edgers #5 will be available for sale on March 15th.
- It will retail for $18.
- There are three dies in the collection. Each one is 5-5/8" x 1".
So now that all the details are out of the way, let's get on to the fun part - the projects. Here's a closer look.
My first project today is something bright and cheerful that would bring sunshine to any recipient! All of the elements of Back Pocket Basics are just SO happy and fun!
I traced the outline of the pocket die from the Back Pocket Basics die collection onto the back of a piece of denim and cut it out with scissors. I stamped the pocket with the stitching outline image from Back Pocket Basics using Fresh Snow ink. I added small eyelets to each of the four corners to make it more realistic.
I die-cut a leaf from Simply Chartreuse Pattern Pack (bitty dot) using a Turning a New Leaf die. I also die-cut Harvest Gold cardstock with the sun die from the Back Pocket Basics collection, stamping it with the coordinating image from the stamp set. I wanted to incorporate Little Bitty Bird, so I die-cut white cardstock and stamped the outline in Enchanted Evening and added the new solid layer from Little Bitty Bird Additions in Blueberry Sky ink.
The sentiment was stamped with VersaMark and heat embossed with white filigree embossing powder.
The upper portion of the card front was stamped with Polka Dot Basics II using VersaMark ink. A strip of Blueberry Sky Grosgrain ribbon was added, which was embellished with stripes using a Copic Marker.
For my next project I wanted to pull out the fabulous On the Links set. I love the clean, graphic nature of the images. Lizzie really put a lot of detail into each and every image.
For the New Leaf card base I used the Edgers #5 dies on the edges of both the front and back covers (Dawn will be providing more details about these dies throughout the week). I stamped the lower portion of the cover with Background Basics: Circles using New Leaf ink.
For the focal point, I stamped the putting oval with New Leaf ink and then added the pin with Dark Chocolate. I cut out the flag from a bit of Aqua Mist Pattern Pack paper (stripes). The golf card was stamped separately in Charcoal Palette ink and cut out with scissors. The sentiment was added in Charcoal Palette ink onto a strip of Aqua Mist cardstock. I also added the "original" circle from It's Official to the side of the focal.
The interior of the file folder card base was lined with Aqua Mist Pattern Pack paper (stripes). I sanded it slightly around the edges to reveal the white core of the paper.
For the sentiment block I die-cut white cardstock with the Spiral Notebook Page die and stamped it with the order sheet image from It's Official using Charcoal Palette ink. I added the "To Be Filed" image in Hawaiian Shores and the sentiment (from On the Links) in New Leaf. The sentiment block was clipped onto the folder tab using bull-nose clip.
When the whole card is assembled it looks pretty elaborate, but in reality was so simple to put together!
Next, I have another golf card for, this one for a favorite grandpa.
I stamped the impressively detailed golf bag image onto Vintage Cream cardstock using Canyon Clay cardstock and cut it out with scissors. I decided approximately where the bag would go on my project and stamped the bag again in Dark Chocolate onto the cream background. This allowed me to pop the bag up on top of the Dark Chocolate portion.
I used the new World's Greatest set for the sentiment portion at the bottom. I die-cut some hills using the In the Meadow dies, cutting them from Ripe Avocado cardstock. They were stamped with Background Basics: woodgrain using Ripe Avocado ink. I die-cut Harvest Gold cardstock with the Mega Mat Stack 1 die and trimmed it down to size to fit the focal block. The sentiment was added in Canyon Clay and "grandfather" in Dark Chocolate.
As a finishing touch I added a small scrap of Summer Sunrise Stitched Ribbon to the top edge and finished it off with a Dark Chocolate button.
This beautiful subtle pastel card is just the perfect thing to help usher in spring.
I stamped the posies outline with Classic Kraft ink and followed up with the solid portion of the flowers in Melon Berry. The leaves (from Sending You) were added in Spring Moss. The pocket was die-cut from Spring Moss cardstock and the details added with Spring Moss ink. The sentiment was stamped in Classic Kraft ink. I created a small patch from Melon Berry cardstock to addd the word "posies" and stitched it in place with cream button twine.
I added a strip of Dearest Jane script paper along the bottom for balance. All of this was adhered to a Fine Linen card base.
My next project uses the fun tie image & die from World's Greatest. I created my own little shirt & jacket from cardstock to complement the tie.
I created my own little shirt & jacket from cardstock to complement the tie. The shirt was created from white cardstock. The tie was stamped on Harvest Gold cardstock using Orange Zest ink. The jacket was created with Fine Linen cardstock, a little paper piercing at the edge of the lapel. I also added a small pocket and tucked pieces of the tie in it to serve as a handkerchief.
The sentiment is so unique and a great saying to help show your appreciation for all your husband does. I added a frame around the sentiment and focal point using a fine-point black pen.
This bright & bold card showcases how previously released sets can work well with Back Pocket Basics. Here I have used the bundle of letters from Friendship Jar Spring Fillers.
I die-cut the pocket from Raspberry Fizz Pattern Pack (gingham) and then added a heart cut from the same paper. The letter bundle was stamped separately onto white cardstock and colored it with a few Copic Markers. The small tab was die-cut from white cardstock as well and stamped with the coordinating image using Simply Chartreuse ink.
I added the sentiment from Love & Marriage. It think it was the perfect style for this project.
I hope you have enjoyed all of my creations today. I certainly enjoyed working with these fun new sets. All of them definitely have more versatility than initially meets the eye! We would love to hear your initial thoughts on the new products we introduced today. Take a moment to share them with us today and have a chance at winning this amazing prize package!
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Back Pocket Basics stamp set
- Back Pocket Basics die collection
- World's Greatest stamp set
- Tie die
- On the Links stamp set
- Edgers #5 die collection
- It's Official stamp set
- Spiral Notebook Page die
- In the Meadow die collection (hills)
You have until 7am EST, Sunday March 11th to add your comment and be eligible to win. Only one comment per person please. One randomly selected winner will be announced on our March Release Winners page no later than noon the same day. Thanks for stopping by today and best of luck with the contest!
Betsy Veldman has a few more projects with Back Pocket Basics.
Erin Lincoln has created a couple of projects showing you more of On the Links.
Ashley Cannon Newell has more to show you from World's Greatest.
Heather Nichols is showcasing Frame Its #2 and Little Bitty Bird Additions.
Dawn McVey is giving you peaks at her new Edgers #5.
Melissa Bickford is sharing more with Back Pocket Basics, World's Greatest and Heart-to-Heart #2.
Lizzie Jones is showcasing her new On the Links and Background Basics: Wrought Iron sets.
POCKETFUL OF SUNSHINE CARD
- STAMPS: Back Pocket Basics, Little Bitty Bird Additions (available March 15th) Little Bitty Bird, Polka Dot Basics II
- INK: Fresh Snow, Summer Sunrise, Blueberry Sky, Enchanted Evening, VersaMark
- PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Harvest Gold, Pure Poppy, Classic Kraft, Simply Chartreuse Pattern Pack (Bitty Dot)
- OTHER: Back Pocket Basics die collection, Little Bitty Bird die, Turning a New Leaf die, White Filigree Embossing Powder, Blueberry Sky Grosgrain Ribbon, Enchanted Evening Copic Marker, tiny silver eyelets, denim
- FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"
ENJOY YOUR RETIREMENT CARD
- STAMPS: On the Links (available March 15th) Background Basics: Circles, It's Official
- INK: New Leaf, Dark Chocolate, Hawaiian Shores, Charcoal Palette
- PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Aqua Mist, New Leaf, Aqua Mist Pattern Pack (stripes)
- OTHER: Edgers #5 die collection, Spiral Notebook Page die, bullnose clip (OfficeMax)
- FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"
WORLD"S GREATEST GRANDFATHER CARD
- STAMPS: World's Greatest, On the Links (available March 15th) Background Basics: Woodgrain
- INK: Ripe Avocado, Canyon Clay, Dark Chocolate, Tea Dye Duo
- PAPER: Vintage Cream, Ripe Avocado, Harvest Gold, Canyon Clay
- OTHER: Mega Mat Stack 1 die, In the Meadow dies (hills), Summer Sunrise Stitched Ribbon, Dark Chocolate button, Cream Button Twine
- FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"
POCKETFUL OF POSIES CARD
- STAMPS: Back Pocket Basics (available March 15th) Sending You
- INK: Classic Kraft, Melon Berry, Spring Moss, Tea Dye Duo
- PAPER: Vintage Cream, Fine Linen, Spring Moss, Dearest Jane paper pad (text)
- OTHER: Back Pocket Basics die collection, Cream Button Twine
- FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"
WONDERFUL HUSBAND CARD
- STAMPS: World's Greatest (available March 15th)
- INK: Orange Zest, True Black
- PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Fine Linen, Classic Kraft, Harvest Gold
- OTHER: Tie die, black pen (American Crafts)
- FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"
YOU & ME FOREVER CARD
- STAMPS: Back Pocket Basics (available March 15th) Friendship Jar Spring Fillers, Love & Marriage
- INK: Simply Chartreuse, Noir Palette
- PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Raspberry Fizz Pattern Pack (gingham), Simply Chartreuse Pattern Pack (polka dot)
- OTHER: Back Pocket Basics die collection, sanding block, Raspberry Fizz & Simply Chartreuse Copic Markers amd T1
- FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"
