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Make It Monday #66: Felt Flowers From Border Dies

There seems to be no end to the versatility of basic dies. In our opinion, they are some of the handiest tools to have in your stash. Today, Ashley tests and proves the theory by using her border dies to create amazing floral accents out of felt. Use her technique on your next card to give it some homemade sweetness. Click play on the video to learn more. 

 

A few photos of Ashley's project today: 

If you are joining along this week, here are the details concerning the Make It Monday Challenge.

--A new Make It Monday Challenge will go up every Monday morning at 9am EST.

--Create a project utilizing your take on the challenge. Your project must use at least one Papertrey product and floral accents made out of border dies. 

--Post your project on your blog, in your gallery or on any other photo-hosting site (such as photobucket or flickr).

--Add your project to our --->InLinkz List HERE<---

--You will have until 7am, Monday, May 21st, to add your link to the list to be eligible to win. And you can enter as many times as you like.

--We will be tweeting and posting on our Facebook page every night (between 5-9pm EST) highlighting a Featured Project. These tweets/Facebook postings will just be a shout-out regarding projects that caught our eye. 

--One randomly selected winner will be chosen from ALL the entries on Monday,  May 21st, after 7am. The winner will be posted here on this blog post, on Twitter and Facebook. The randomly selected winner will get a $25 PTI gift certificate to spend however they like!

Good luck to everyone and we look forward to seeing your projects!

Congratulations to Greta H.  You are randomly selected to receive a $25 PTI Gift Certificate!   Please send a note to customer service with the email address you would like the gift certificate sent to.  A big thank you to everyone else who played along.  There were so many amazing projects shared this week!

Introducing Summer Camp & Crackled and some extras...

Most of us have had a camping experience at least once in our lives, whether at summer camp as a child or camping with family or friends as an adult.  The sense of adventure and accomplishment one gets when spending time in the great outdoors, cooking over an open fire and sleeping under the stars can't be beat.  It's with that in mind, that we share with you, today's product peeks!

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Are you ready to do some camping? Heather Nichols has designed a set has got you covered from the tent to sleep in to the marshmallow to roast over the fire! This set is designed for capturing memories of summer camp or camping with family and friends on scrapbook pages or in a travel journal. The images are also perfect for creating a card for anyone who is an outdoor enthusiast!

The Details: 

• Summer Camp will be available for purchase on May 15th.
• It will retail for $24.
• Summer Camp contains a total of 25 images.  The tent image measures 2” wide and 1 3/8” tall. The small label image is just over 1/2” tall and is 2” wide. The larger tree image is 1 1/4” tall and is 5/8” wide.
• A coordinating die collection will be available for sale separately, retailing for $5.  This collection includes a total of 2 dies.  The dies measure 2-1/2" x 1" (A), 2" x 5/8" (B).

 

Heather Nichols has also designed an amazing collection of patterned papers to coordinate with her new set.  The designs are versatile enough to be used for a variety of projects, but still infuse that rustic, woodsy vibe.

The Details: 

• The Summer Camp patterned paper collection will be available for sale on May 15th.
• It will retail for $12.
• It contains 36 (8-1/2" x 11") sheets, 6 sheets each of 6 patterns.

Crackled is an inexpensive must-have, perfect for adding that special little something to projects that you want to add a rustic flair too.  It can make a bold statement when used with a darker ink, or a subtle impression when used in something more neutral, like our Fine Linen ink.  Use it as a background or stamp it directly over images that you want to add a distressed look to.

The Details: 

• Crackled will be available for purchase on May 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Crackled contains a total of 1 image.  This stamp measures 2-3/8" x 3-1/4.

For the next two introductions, I do not have any new projects to share utilizing them, but they will all be available for sale on May 15th.

Heather Nichols has designed a die collection to coordinate with the popular Little Bitty Bird Additions stamp set released a few months ago.  These dies will make the set easier to design with and so much more versatile!

The details.

• Little Bitty Bird Additions die collection will be available for sale on May 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• The Little Bitty Bird Additions die collection contains two dies; the picket fence die (A) measures 2-1/4" x 1-7/8" and the second die with the remainder of the shapes measures 1-3/4" x 2-1/8".

I am also happy to reintroduce the Global Greetings collection by Lizzie Jones.  There were a few small adjustments that needed to be made to the original sets and we are thrilled to be able to make them available this month.

You'll be able to say Bonjour to your French friends, Hallo to your Dutch and German friends, Hola! to your Spanish and Latin friends, as well as Ciao to your Italian friends with this series of five sentiment sets. With the Global Greetings series, you'll have birthday, baby, congratulations, hello and thank you cards covered. The clean, modern fonts coordinate with previously release Papertrey imagery and lend themselves to a variety of styles. Increase the versatility of the series by using the sets with the English sentiment sets to create backgrounds and focal points with international flair!

The details:

• The Global Greetings Collection will be available for sale on May 15th.
• It will retail for $5 for each set; there are 5 sets total.
• Each set contains 9 or 10 images.
• The collection includes five sets total, one in each of the following languages: Spanish, Italian, German, French & Dutch.

Now that I've made all of the formal introductions, let's get onto the projects!

For my first project I wanted to make a special card for my oldest son, Owen.  He has been doing an amazing job at school lately and I wanted to create a little something to let him know how much I love him and how proud he makes me.  I didn't want to card to be too feminine, so the Summer Camp provided the perfect companion images for the sentiment I chose to use.  

I started by cutting some "hills" from Ripe Avocado cardstock.  I sponged the upper edge of them with Pinefeather ink.  The night sky is made from Smokey Shadow cardstock and stamped with the star images from Summer Camp (including that adorable Big Dipper!) and the moon image from Out on a Limb Revised, all heat embossed with White Filigree Embossing Powder.

I heat embossed the sentiment (from Out on a Limb Sentiments) at the bottom of the hill and die-cut Block Alphabet letters from Classic Kraft cardstock to add above it.  The heart comes from the Tiny Tags die, cut from Canyon Clay cardstock and tied with a bit if twine.

The tent from Summer Camp was stamped onto Scarlet Jewel cardstock and cut out with scissors.  The fire was stamped onto white cardstock with Dark Chocolate ink and colored with a few Copics.  A few tree images (from Summer Camp as well) were stamped onto Pinefeather cardstock with Pinefeather ink and cut out to layer at the top edge of the hills.

Everything was adhered to a Classic Kraft card base.  I just know Owen will really love receiving this!

For my net project I thought it would be fun to make a little card that you could use as an invitation for friends to come over and make s'mores or to cookout.  We do this a lot in the summer and it will make the small gathering a bit more fun to have invitations to send out!

I decided to pair up a few of the images from SUmmer Camp up with the sunshine & hills background from On the Farm.  I stamped them onto Fine Linen cardstock with Fine Linen ink, layering the pieces on top of one another.  I then stamped the marshmallow sticks and campfire images onto Vintage Cream cardstock with Classic Kraft ink.  I cut all three of them out with scissors and adhered them onto the background block with foam tape.  

For the sentiment, I pulled out Table Service.  The sentiment was stamped in Classic Kraft ink onto a strip of Vintage Cream cardstock.  I trimmed the ends into a banner.  

I created a mat for the focal point & sentiment from Classic Kraft cardstock, stamped with the cute little map background from Summer Camp.  I trimmed the bottom edge with pinking shears and swiped Fresh Snow ink around the whole thing.  I stamped the Fine Linen card base with Polka Dot Basics using Fresh Snow ink before adhering everything into place.

All of the adventure themed images and words in Summer Camp are perfect for creating graduation cards.  For the background for this card, I began with a block of Aqua Mist cardstock and stamped it with the new Cracked background using Aqua Mist ink.  I swiped the edges with Fresh Snow ink to help soften them a bit.  I also stamped a mat for my focal area using white cardstock.  I began with the map image from sUmmer Camp, stamped in Hawaiian Shores.  I then added Background Basics: Newsprint on top of that in Aqua Mist ink.

I created my sentiment strip with Classic Kraft cardstock, stamped with "Congrats to the Grad" (from Congrats All Ways) in Fresh Snow ink.

I created some fun "adventure" labels to support my theme.  I die-cut a Rounded Label from white cardstock and stamped it with the coordinating frame & word from Summer Camp using Hawaiian Shores ink.  I stamped over this with the woodgrain image from Background Basics: Farm & Barn.  I also die-cut the Limitless Layers 1.75" circle from white cardstock and stamped it with the round adventure & explore label from Summer Camp.

Everything was mounted on a white card base.

Lastly, I wanted to show how the Summer Camp products are the perfect solution for many of the masculine cards you need to create.  The set adds a woodsy nature twist to birthday cards especially well.  This one is great for Grandpa.

I wanted to show a close-up of one of the fabulous papers from Heather's collection.  The detail and layers she has used to create these is amazing and adds so much to a project.  I cut a large block of this map paper and sponged the edges with Tea Dye Duo.

For the sentiment strip, I started with Blueberry Sky cardstock.  I stamped "Grandpa" from My Dad, My Hero in True Black ink and colored the interior of the letters with a Ripe Avocado Copic Marker.   I then added the birthday sentiment from Simple Sentiments underneath that.

To help add balance to the project, I die-cut a Rounded Label from Classic Kraft cardsotck and stamped it with the coordinating frame from Summer Camp using Enchanted Evening ink.  I added the little trees from Summer Camp within that using Ripe Avocado ink.  I finished the little label by adding Crackled on top of all of it using Classic Kraft ink.  As a finishing detail I added a Ripe Avocado button tied with twine.

This was all mounted onto a Fine Linen card base.

Now that you have seen a few of my creations, here are some of the amazing things that the team has created!

CLICK HERE to see more from Ashley Cannon Newell.

CLICK HERE to see more from Betsy Veldman.

CLICK HERE to see more from Danielle Flanders.

CLICK HERE to see more from Dawn McVey.

CLICK HERE to see more from Erin Lincoln.

CLICK HERE to see more from Heather Nichols.

CLICK HERE to see more from Jessica Witty.

CLICK HERE to see more from Maile Belles.

CLICK HERE to see more from Melissa Phillips.

I hope you have enjoyed all these amazing creations that both the team and I have shared with you today!  Are you having fond memories of summer camp as a child?  Or are you dreaming up a camping trip with your family for this summer?  Perhaps avoiding the bugs and getting a little crafty with these new products, is more your style?  *wink*  We would love to hear your initial thoughts on everything we introduced!  Please leave a comment on this post to tell us what you think of the new products and you will be eligible to win big!

$75 Papertrey Ink Gift Certificate 

to spend however you choose!  

You have until 7am EST, May 15 to leave your comment and be eligible to win.  Only one comment per person please.  One randomly selected winner will be announced on our May Release Winners Page before noon EST the same day.  Thank you for stopping by today and best of luck with the contest!

CLICK HERE to see more from Melissa Bickford.

CLICK HERE to see more from Maile Belles.

 

LOVE YOU TO THE MOON CARD

• STAMPS: Summer Camp (available May 15th) Out on a Limb Sentiments, Out on a Limb Revised
• INK: True Black, Pinefeather, Canyon Clay, Dark Chocolate, VersaMark
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Scarlet Jewel, Orange Zest, Pinefeather, Ripe Avocado, Classic Kraft, Smokey Shadow
• OTHER: Block Alphabet dies, Tiny Tags die, White Filigree Embossing Powder, white twine
• FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

S'MORES INVITATION

• STAMPS: Summer Camp, On the Farm (available May 15th) Table Service
• INK: Fresh Snow, Classic Kraft, Fine Linen
• PAPER: Vintage Cream, Fine Linen, Classic Kraft
• OTHER: pinking shears (Fiskars)
• FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

CONGRATS TO THE GRAD CARD

• STAMPS: Summer Camp, Crackled, Background Basics: Farm & Barn (available May 15th) Congrats All Ways, Background Basics: Newsprint
• INK: Fresh Snow, Hawaiian Shores, Aqua Mist
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Aqua Mist, Classic Kraft
• OTHER: Rounded Labels dies, Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle die
• FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

GRANDPA BIRTHDAY CARD

• STAMPS: Summer Camp, Crackled (available May 15th) My Dad My Hero, Simple Sentiments
• INK: Enchanted Evening, Classic Kraft, Ripe Avocado, True Black, Tea Dye Duo
• PAPER: Fine Linen, Blueberry Sky, Classic Kraft
• OTHER: Rounded Labels die, Ripe Avocado button, button twine, Ripe Avocado Copic Markers, T1 Copic Marker
• FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

A celebration of motherhood...

 

With the arrival of Mother's Day, I have been thinking a lot about how incredibly influential & important the roll of a mom is. 

They help & support their children to achieve their goals and sacrifice so much for their success.

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A mom is always there with unlimited hugs & kisses, perhaps even when we don't deserve them; always when we need them most.

Mothers always take the time to give just the right answers and the perfect advice, leading us to live our best life.

They shape the entire future of our world... the next leaders, the next doctors, the next teachers and even the next generation of mothers.

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Motherhood is a choice made everyday to put someone else's happiness and well-being ahead of your own.  To handle the burden of difficulties and hard times so that a child can be as carefree as possible.

I wish every one of you a very happy Mother's Day.  Please know how much I look up to each of you... how much I respect all of you for shaping our future, for making the daily sacrifices we all know so well, for executing one of the most difficult jobs in the world to the very best of your abilities.  You make this world a better place and we are all so lucky to have such strong women at the helm.  Take a bit of time for yourself today and allow yourself to reflect on just how incredibly amazing you are!  

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Introducing Happy Hydrangeas & Think Big Favorites #16

Hydrangeas have long been admired, because of their gorgeous, unique colors and showy, oversized flowers.  These profusely blooming beauties have a dreamy quality about them, whether found in an English garden, along a country road or cozied up next to a wrap-around porch.  With those thoughts in mind, sit back and settle in for today's equally gorgeous product introductions!

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Happy Hydrangea is an elegantly simple set designed by Maile Belles that’s easy to work with and is full of potential.  All of the images coordinate and work together beautifully.  Included in this set are heartfelt sentiments perfect for expressing your feelings for that special occasion.  This set and its matching dies are the perfect compliment to your collection!

The Details:

• Happy Hydrangea will be available for purchase on May 15th.
• It will retail for $24.
• Happy Hydrangea contains a total of 19 images.  The large stemmed hydrangea image measures 3 1/2" x 2", the large hydrangea blossom image measures approximately 2" in diameter, the small hydrangea blossom image measures approximately 1 3/8" in diameter, the frame images measures 2" x 2 5/8", the "enjoy your special day" sentiment measures 2 5/8" x 1 1/4" and the "hello" sentiment measures 1 1/8" x 5/8".
• A coordinating die collection will be available for sale separately, retailing for $10.  This collection includes a total of 4 dies.  The dies measure 2-1/4" x 3-3/4" (A), 2" x 2-5/8" (B), 1-1/2" x 1-3/8" (C), 2-3/4" x 7/8" (D).

 

This is the sixteenth in a monthly series that includes mega-sized versions of some of our favorite sentiments that were included in previously released sets.  This sixteenth edition stems from the popular anniversary set, Round & Round.  The extra-large format will provide you with all new capabilities and design options.  And for only $5, how can you go wrong?

The Details:

• Think Big Favorites #16 will be available for purchase on May 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Think Big Favorites #16 contains a total of 4 images.  The "Happy Anniversary" measure 3-1/4" x 3/8".  The "Welcome Baby" sentiment measures 3-1/4" x 1/2".  The "With Gratitude" sentiment measures 3-1/4" x 3/4".  The "Birthday Wishes" sentiment measures 3-1/4" x 1/2".

 

Lastly, we are bringing you four additional ink colors this month.  The following four colors will be available in full-size ink pad, cube and refill on May 15th.

• Plum Pudding
• Royal Velvet
• Soft Stone
• Sweet Blush

Now that I've made all of the formal introductions, let's get onto the projects!

I decided to make an anniversary card featuring a bit of hand-stamped patterned paper for my first project.

I began with Soft Stone cardstock and stamped various hydrangea images with Sweet Blush & Lavender Moon inks.  I then added leaves with the Daydreamer stamp set using Spring Moss ink.  As a final touch, I heat embossed the small floral trio image from Happy Hydrangeas, scattered across the background, in White Filigree Embossing Powder.  The exterior edge was brushed with Fresh snow ink.

I heat embossed the anniversary sentiment from Think Big Favorites #16 onto a strip of Lavender Moon cardstock.  I added a little detail to the end of the strip with embroidery floss that has a similar color to Sweet Blush.  Finally, I roughed up the edges of the strip a bit with my fingernails.

All of this was mounted onto a white card base.  I just LOVE the way this background turned out and I am super excited to try it out in additional color schemes too!

For my next project, I wanted to do something completely out of the box and untraditional for hydrangea images.  I ended up going with a bold True Black & Simply Chartreuse color scheme.

I started by stamping the background.  I stamped white cardstock with the small hydrangea cluster in True Black.  I then went back in with the leaves and added those with Simply Chartreuse ink.  To help fill in some of the additional spaces, I added a small single bloom from the set.  To add some texture, I ran the whole background through my Vagabond with the Simple Stripes Impression Plate.

For my sentiment, I assembled different bits and pieces from Movers & Shakers Sentiments.  I stamped them onto a Mat Stack 1 die-cut from white cardstock, already stamped with the oval frame from Happy Hydrangeas in Simply Chartreuse.  The whole sentiment block is matted with True Black cut with the Mat Stack 1 Layerz die.

A strip of Simply Chartreuse cardstock fills the middle of the card, stamped with A Little Argyle in True Black ink.  I also wrapped some black twine around the border.  All of this is adhered to a True Black card base.

For my last project I decided to get a bit artsy and messy.  

I stamped the hydrangea image by inking the top portion with Winter Wisteria, with the edge slightly rolled in Plum Pudding ink, meanwhile the stem & leaves were inked in Spring Moss.  After stamping, I wet the image slightly with a watercolor brush & water.  I then put some drops of Plum Pudding, Soft Stone & Simply Chartreuse ink refills onto a palette.  Using my damp brush, I went back in and added small drops of Plum Pudding to the center of each little flower and then around then swiped around the exterior edge of the flower head.  I added a bit of shading to the stem & leaves with the Simply Chartreuse ink refill and then a bit of shadowing around the whole image with the Soft Stone ink refill.  I added a few splatters of Plum Pudding as well to help make it look more artistic.  The whole hydrangea piece was impressed with the Linen & Canvas impression plate.

The sentiment, also from Happy Hydrangeas, was placed vertically and heat embossed with Silver Filigree Embossing Powder onto a block of Winter Wisteria cardstock.  The edge of the block was swiped with a Fresh Snow ink pad to help soften it.  All of this was mounted onto a Plum Pudding card base.

I hope you have enjoyed all the creations that I have shared with you today!  Has all this hydrangea talk gotten you in the mood to get out in your garden or to get busy in your craft room?  Have you added a few more items to your crafty wish list?  We would love to hear your initial thoughts on everything we introduced!  Please leave a comment on this post to tell us what you think of the new products and you will be eligible to win big!

$75 Papertrey Ink Gift Certificate 

to spend however you choose!  

You have until 7am EST, May 14 to leave your comment and be eligible to win.  Only one comment per person please.  One randomly selected winner will be announced on our May Release Winners Page before noon EST the same day.  Thank you for stopping by today and best of luck with the contest!

Maile Belles will be showcasing more of her Happy Hydrangeas stamp set as well as Think Big Favorites #16.

CLICK HERE to see more from Heather Nichols.

CLICK HERE to see more from Melissa Bickford.

 

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY CARD

• STAMPS: Happy Hydrangeas, Think Big Favorites #16 (available May 15th) Daydreamer
• INK: Sweet Blush, Lavender Moon, Spring Moss, Fresh Snow, VersaMark
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Soft Stone, Lavender Moon
• OTHER: White Filigree Embossing Powder, floss (DMC)
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

36TH BIRTHDAY CARD

• STAMPS: Happy Hydrangeas (available May 15th) Movers & Shakers Sentiments, A Little Argyle
• INK: True Black, Simply Chartreuse
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, True Black, Simply Chartreuse
• OTHER: Mat Stack 1 die, Mat Stack 1 Layerz die, black twine, Simple Stripes impression plate
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY CARD

• STAMPS: Happy Hydrangeas (available May 15th)
• INK: Winter Wisteria, Plum Pudding, Spring Moss, Fresh Snow (Plum Pudding, Soft Stone & Simply Chartreuse ink refills for watercoloring)
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Winter Wisteria, Plum Pudding
• OTHER: Silver Filigree Embossing Powder, Linen & Canvas impression plate, watercolor brush & water
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

Introducing On the Farm & Background Basics: Farm & Barn

Whether painted red, shiny and new or falling apart and leaning to the side, there is a timeless beauty about a barn.  Life on a farm brings with it thoughts of down home cooking, fresh air and sunshine, caring for animals and growing things with our own two hands.....things that take us back to basics and things that make us smile.

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A perfectly executed collection of farm-themed images, perfect for creating projects with the vintage farm look that is so popular now.  There are two "background" blocks that will be wonderful for "grounding" the farm animals. The first is compiled of two halves. A "sunshine/sky" portion that could be stamped in one color, and then the "hills" in a second color. The barn silhouette is scaled so that it can be added to this background as well. The additional background block is a distressed frame that will coordinate with many of the animals and can be used horizontally or vertically. There are several animal silhouettes that can be mixed and matched in so many ways with lots of sentiments, both punny and every day. There is even a rustic checkered background strip that can be used for borders and more!  I really enjoyed designing this set and I hope you enjoy using it in your creations!

To help showcase the amazing amount of versatility in the set, here are the unique sentiments included in On the Farm that allow you to create for a large variety of occasions...

• Just Hatched (Baby)
• If at first you don't succeed, saddle up again. (Encouragement)
• Congrats on your new roost. (New home)
• Herd it's your birthday. (Birthday)
• Hope you're feeling jut ducky. (Get Well Soon/ Speedy Recovery)
• Hogs and Kisses (Love You)
• Take Note (Just Because)
• Farm Fresh (Just Because, Gift Tags for fresh produce)
• Howdy (Hello)
• Best Wishes (Wedding, Any Celebration)
• Many Thanks (Thank You)

The Details: 

• On the Farm will be available for purchase on May 15th.
• It will retail for $24.
• On the Farm contains a total of 26 images.  The checkered border measures 5" x 1/2".  The assembled "sunshine & hills" background block will measure 1-3/4" x 2-3/8".  The distressed frame measures 1-3/4" x 2-3/8" as well.  The pig measures 1-1/4" x 3/4".  The rooster measures 1" x 1-1/8".  The horse measures 1-1/4" x 1-1/2".  The chicken measures 3/4" x 1".  The duck measures 7/8" x 1".  The cow measures 1-1/2" x 7/8".  The "Farm Fresh" sentiment measures 5/16" x 1-5/8".  The Pure Country label measures 3/4" in diameter.
• A coordinating die will be available for sale separately, retailing for $5.  This is a single die (6 shapes wired together).  The die measures 3-3/4" x 3", animals average 1-1/4" wide individually.

 

This new background building set I designed gives you all the tools you need to recreate the rustic farm look that is so popular in paper crafting now.  The chicken wire can be bold or subtle, depending on the ink colors you select.  The barn boards can be used as a border or you can fill an entire background.  Whatever you decide, this set will definitely infuse your projects with a style all its own.

The Details: 

• Background Basics: Farm & Barn will be available for purchase on May 15th.
• It will retail for $18.
• Background Basics: Farm & Barn contains a total of 4 images.  The background strips measure 1-1/4" x 5-1/2" each.  The small blocks measure 1-3/8" x 7/8" each.

 

Introducing the Chicken Wire impression plate which is a perfect complement to On the Farm as well as many of our other previously released sets.

The Details: 

• The Chicken Wire impression plate will be available for purchase on May 15th.
• It will retail for $16.
• The Chicken Wire impression plate measures 4-1/2" x 5-3/4".

 

Next in the Shape Up series, we're happy to introduce you to the Shape Up Series: Barn die.  This barn works well with many of the animals included in the On the Farm stamp set.  You can use it alone, with the new Simply Stripes Impression Plate or the boards in Background Basics: Farm & Barn.

The Details: 

• Shape Up Series: Barn die will be available for purchase on May 15th.
• It will retail for $13.
• Shape Up Series: Barn die measures 4-1/4" x 5-1/2".

 Now that I've made all of the formal introductions, let's get on to the projects!

My first project today was inspired by the Pioneer Woman and the style/colors she uses for both her blog and cookbooks.

I really like all of the bold and bright colors together and the idea that even farm animals look FABULOUS when paired with flowers!

I started by impressing the Pure Poppy card front with the new Chicken Wire Impression Plate.  I love the detail of the little "twists" in the wire, making this pattern look so realistic.

The flowers & leaves are all from the previously released set, Daydreamer.  The five petal flowers were stamped with Summer Sunrise ink onto Harvest Gold cardstock.  The other flowers were stamped on Summer Sunrise cardstock using Orange Zest ink.  All of the flowers were dotted in the centers with a black pen (American Crafts) to help carry through the other black elements on the card.  The leaves utilized Simply Chartreuse cardstock and Ripe Avocado ink.  All of the floral & leaf elements were cut  out by hand with scissors and layered in two of the corners of the card front.

For the central focal point, I die-cut Fillable Frames #1 from white cardstock and stamped it with the coordinating frame image in True Black ink.  The rooster from On the Farm was stamped in the center with the same color.  I added borders of True Black Gingham Ribbon across the center of the card and layered the frame on top of them with foam tape.  As a last detail, I also added True Black buttons tied with button twine.

I stamped the sentiment with Orange Zest ink onto a small strip of Summer Sunrise cardstock and trimmed the end with pinking shears.

Everything was mounted onto a True Black card base.

For my next project I decided to use the new Shape Up Series: Barn die to create a unique baby card.

I die cut the barn from Soft Stone cardstock and stamped it with the rustic barn boards from Background Basics: Farm & Barn using Charcoal Palette ink.  This background stamp is SO fun to use and really makes your cardstock look like realistic wood, complete with tiny nail heads. 

I created a sign to be hung above the barn doors from Aqua Mist cardstock die-cut with the new Rounded Label die.  I stamped the coordinating frame from Summer Camp using Hawaiian Shores ink.  I added the sentiment from On the Farm with Hawaiian Shores as well.  I pierced two holes on either end of the sign and threaded them with floss, pulling the ends around to the back of the barn.

When the doors are opened, an adorable little scene with a fun pattern are revealed.  I added die-cut Chevron Stripes die-cut from papers included in the Aqua Mist Pattern Pack (stripes) and Melon Berry Pattern Pack (bitty dot).  

The duck & chicken from the On the Farm die were added in white cardstock.  The birds are standing on top of a small banner cut from Melon Berry cardstock, stamped with the "Just Hatched" sentiment in Melon Berry ink.

The interior of the card was embellished with a few more Chevron Stripes, die-cut birds as well as a sentiment from Inside & Out: Baby, stamped in Hawaiian Shores.

I love this Shape Up Series die and I am really looking forward to playing around with more color schemes, themes and overall designs!

This next project is a simple little card that could easily be mass-produced as part of a gift collection or just to keep on hand for your own personal use.  

I stamped the Classic Kraft card front with the chicken wire image from Background Basics: Farm & Barn using Classic Kraft ink.  I love the little details incorporated into this particular background image.  It really adds a lot to a card.

For the focal point, I die-cut Fillable Frames #10 from Raspberry Fizz cardstock.  It is stamped with the new Crackled background image using Raspberry Fizz ink.  I also added the coordinating frame image from Fillable Frames #10 stamp set, added with Scarlet Jewel ink.  The rooster was die-cut from Scarlet Jewel cardstock using the On the Farm die.  It was stamped with the smallest dots from Polka Dot Basics II in Scarlet Jewel ink.

For the sentiment, I cut a long strip of Scarlet Jewel cardstock.  The sentiment was stamped in VersaMark and heat embossed with White Filigree Embossing Powder.  I trimmed the ends of the strip with pinking shears and folded the strip into a free-form banner  of sorts.

Two white buttons flank either side of the focal point, threaded with Dark Chocolate baker's twine.  The entire card front was adhered to a Dark Chocolate card base.

This next project is the perfect thing to send along when someone needs a bit of encouragement.

I started by stamping the sunshine/sky image onto white cardstock with Summer Sunrise ink.  I added the barn just at the bottom of the horizon line, using Pure Poppy ink.  I stamped the hills onto a separate scrap of cardstock using Simply Chartreuse ink.  I trimmed them out with scissors and added them under the sunshine/sky with foam tape.  The horse was die-cut using the On the Farm die from Smokey Shadow cardstock.

The sentiment was added to a strip of Pure Poppy cardstock using True Black ink.  I had left the white mat for the focal point block a bit long, and tore the lower edge of it, curling the paper up slightly with my fingernails.  The Classic Kraft card base is stamped with the checkered pattern strip from On the Farm using Classic Kraft ink.  I also swiped the edges of the card front with Fresh Snow ink.

My last project for today is a fun birthday card that would totally work well no matter who the recipient is, male or female.  I started with some spring Moss cardstock and stamped it at a slight angle with the rustic barn boards from Background Basics: Farm & Barn using Simply Chartreuse ink.  I trimmed two blocks from it and edged them with Tea Dye Duo.  I adhered them onto my card front with the directions of the angles coming to meet a point in the center of the card.  LOVE this look and will definitely be doing it again.

The focal point started by stamping this rustic frame with Fine Linen ink onto Vintage Cream cardstock.  I added the cow silhouette image from On the Farm with Dark Chocolate ink.  For a more "rustic" look for the cow, I smeared my ink pad across the cow, rather than tapping.  I like the way this changes things up just a bit.  The focal point was matted with Ripe Avocado cardstock.  I also created a small "prize ribbon", like what would be given out at a country fair.  I stamped the 100% Country label from On the Farm with Dark Chocolate ink and punched it out with a circle punch.  I then matted it with Ripe Avocado cardstock and trimmed it out with pinking shears, following the edge of the label.  I added two small scraps of Simply Chartreuse Bitty Dot ribbon underneath it and trimmed the ends to form a point.

The sentiment was added to a strip of Vintage Cream cardstock using Dark Chocolate ink.  The end of the strip was trimmed with pinking shears and distressed a bit with teas Dye Duo once again.

Now that you have seen a few of my creations, here are some of the amazing things that the team has created!

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CLICK HERE to see more from Erin Lincoln.

CLICK HERE to see more from Heather Nichols.

CLICK HERE to see more from Jessica Witty.

CLICK HERE to see more from Maile Belles.

CLICK HERE to see more from Melissa Phillips.

I hope you have enjoyed all these amazing creations that both the team and I have shared with you today!  Did you have any idea before today, that the barnyard theme could be so versatile and stylish?!  We would love to hear your initial thoughts on everything we introduced!  Please leave a comment on this post to tell us what you think of the new products and you will be eligible to win big!

$75 Papertrey Ink Gift Certificate 

to spend however you choose!  

You have until 7am EST, May 13 to leave your comment and be eligible to win.  Only one comment per person please.  One randomly selected winner will be announced on our May Release Winners Page before noon EST the same day.  Thank you for stopping by today and best of luck with the contest!

CLICK HERE to see more from Melissa Bickford.

CLICK HERE to see more from Maile Belles.

BEST WISHES ROOSTER CARD

• STAMPS: On the Farm (available May 15th) Daydreamer, Fillable Frames #1
• INK: True Black, Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise, Ripe Avocado
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Pure Poppy, Harvest Gold, Summer Sunrise, Simply Chartreuse, True Black
• OTHER: Chicken Wire Impression Plate, Fillable Frames #1 die, True Black buttons, Rustic Jute Button Twine, True Black Gingham Ribbon, pinking shears (Fiskers)
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

FARM FRESH, JUST HATCHED BABY CARD

• STAMPS: On the Farm, Background Basics: Farm & Barn, Summer Camp (available May 15th) Inside & Out: Baby
• INK: Hawaiian Shores, Melon Berry, Charcoal Palette
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Soft Stone, Melon Berry, Aqua Mist, Melon Berry Pattern Pack (bitty dot), Aqua Mist Pattern Pack (stripes)
• OTHER: On the Farm die, Shape Up Series: Barn die, Chevron Stripes border dies, Rounded Label die, Soft Stone buttons, floss (DMC), pinking shears (Fiskars)
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

MANY THANKS ROOSTER CARD

• STAMPS: On the Farm, Background Basics: Farm & Barn, Crackled (available May 15th) Fillable Frames #10, Polka Dot Basics II
• INK: Scarlet Jewel, Raspberry Fizz, Classic Kraft, VersaMark, Fresh Snow
• PAPER: Dark Chocolate, Classic Kraft, Raspberry Fizz, Scarlet Jewel
• OTHER: On the Farm die, Fillable Frames #10 die, white buttons, Dark Chocolate Baker's Twine, White Filigree Embossing Powder, pinking shears (Fiskars)
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

SADDLE UP AGAIN CARD

• STAMPS: On the Farm (available May 15th)
• INK: True Black, Simply Chartreuse, Summer Sunrise, Pure Poppy, Classic Kraft, Fresh Snow
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Pure Poppy, Classic Kraft, Smokey Shadow
• OTHER: On the Farm die
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

HERD IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY CARD

• STAMPS: On the Farm, Background Basics: Farm & Barn (available May 15th)
• INK: Fine Linen, Dark Chocolate, Simply Chartreuse
• PAPER: Classic Kraft, Dark Chocolate, Ripe Avocado, Spring Moss, Vintage Cream
• OTHER: Simply Chartreuse Bitty Dot Ribbon, 7/8" circle punch (EK Success), pinking shears (Fiskars)
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

Introducing Heart-2-Heart #4, Framed Out #4 & Fillable Frames Sentiments

Today's product introductions include some classic favorites that never go out of style....frames -- or even better, frames inside of frames, sentiments for every occasion and even a vintage styled telephone.  Sit back and relax because today, we've got a little something for everyone!

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Heart-2-Heart #4 is the fourth set in a monthly series of adorable images, sentiments and coordinating dies designed by Melissa Bickford. Each set features a clean and simple design and a fun font combination that you will love mixing and matching. The coordinating die will make stamping a breeze and give you a perfect image every time you use it. A super fun series that will be a welcome addition to any stamp collection and put a smile on any recipients face!

The Details:

• Heart-2-Heart #4 will be available for purchase on May 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Heart-2-Heart #4 contains a total of 10 images.  The telephone base measures approximately 1-1/4” wide x 1” tall. The small hearts measure ¼” wide by ¼” tall. ‘Just wanted to say’ measures 1-3/4” wide x 1/4” tall.  ‘How are you?’ measures approximately 1-1/2” wide x 2/5” tall. The ‘HELLO’ measures 1” wide by 3/10” tall.
• A coordinating die will be available for sale separately, retailing for $3.  The die measures 1-7/8" x 1-3/4".

Heather Nichols has done it again and designed a fabulous addition to the Framed Out series.  This is the fourth in a series of frames that coordinate with a center cut out frame die cut. The center cut out can also be used with a coordinating image included in the set. Use the frames by themselves or combine both as well as the sentiments to add  just the right detail to your paper crafting projects. Build your collection and build the possibilities!

The Details:

• Framed Out #4 will be available for purchase on May 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Framed Out #4 contains a total of 6 images.  The larger frame measures just over 1 1/2” in height and is 2” wide. The smaller frame is just over 1” tall and just over 1 1/2” wide. The sympathy sentiment is just over 1 1/4” wide and is just over 3/8” tall.
• A coordinating die will be available for sale separately, retailing for $3.  This die measures 2" x 1-5/8".

 

Heather Nichols has designed an amazing set of sentiments that covers a wide range of occasions. All of the sentiments coordinate with all of the frames in the Fillable Frames series and, of course, they can be used on their own as well.

The Details:

• Fillable Frames Sentiments will be available for purchase on May 15th.
• It will retail for $15.
• Fillable Frames Sentiments contains a total of 15 images.  The “with deepest sympathy” sentiment is just under 1 1/2” wide and just over 3/8” tall. The “get well wishes” sentiment is just over 1” wide and just under 1/2” tall. The “happy birthday” sentiment is just under 1 1/2” wide and just under 3/8” tall.  

 

Introducing Chevron Stripes border dies.  Not only will these borders coordinate with the Background Basics: Chevron Stripes stamp set, but you can also layer together solid pieces of cardstock, patterned paper and more!  Another fabulous basic for your collection of paper crafting tools.

The Details: 

• Chevron Stripes border die collection will be available for purchase on May 15th.
• It will retail for $8.
• Chevron Stripes border die collection contains a total of 2 dies.  The dies measure 8-1/2" x 1" (A), 8-1/2" x 5/8" (B).

 

 

After many, many customer requests, your wish has been granted!  We're happy to be releasing a die collection to coordinate with this year's anniversary set, Pretty Peonies.

The Details: 

• Pretty Peonies die collection will be available for purchase on May 15th.
• It will retail for $18.
• Pretty Peonies die collection contains a total of 7 dies.  The dies measure 2-7/8" x 1-3/4" (A), 2-1/2" x 2" (B), 2-1/4" x 2-1/8" (C), 2-1/4" x 1-3/8" (D), 1-7/8" x 1-3/8" (E), 3-1/4" x 1-1/4" (F), 1-1/8" x 1-1/2" (G).

 Now that I've made all of the formal introductions, let's get onto the projects!

My first project is a bright & bold way to say hello!  To create my background, I cut several pieces of different Pattern Pack papers into strips and adhered them to a block of white cardstock, leaving an opening in the middle.  The Pattern Packs included Aqua Mist (polka dot), Simply Chartreuse (stripes), Raspberry Fizz (bitty dot), and Summer Sunrise (gingham).

I die-cut letters from various shades of cardstock using the Block Alphabet die.  The colors echo many of those used in the background: Raspberry Fizz, Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise, Simply Chartreuse, and Hawaiian Shores.

I found that the "o" from this die coordinates perfectly with the center of the telephone from Heart-2-Heart #4.  So to create the telephone, I die-cut it from Classic Kraft cardstock and stamped the bottom half with the coordinating image from the set using Classic Kraft ink.  Rather than use the coordinating stamp for the top portion, I stamped it with the smallest polka dots from Polka Dot Basics II, using Classic Kraft ink once again.  I edged both die-cut pieces with Fresh Snow ink.  As a finishing touch, I added a bit of looped silver beading wire between the receiver and the base, to make it look more realistic.

To help bring out the orange in the die-cut letters, I mounted everything onto an Orange Zest card base.

My next Heart-2-Heart #4 project has a clean & graphic style.  To begin, I cut several 1/4" strips of cardstock.  The colors from left to right are: Hawaiian Shores, Aqua Mist, Spring Rain, Blueberry Sky, Winter Wisteria, Plum Pudding, and Royal Velvet.  I then arranged all of the strips on top of the Simply Stripes Impression Plate and ran them through my Vagabond.  I then adhered the strips in place at the bottom and top of each one, taking care to "stair step" them at the bottom.

Since I only adhered the top and the top and bottom of each strip, I was able to go back in and trim out an opening for the sentiment to be placed using a craft knife and ruler.  I stamped "Hello" from Heart-2-Heart #4 ink True Black ink in the opening.

For the telephone, I die-cut it from Smokey Shadow cardstock and stamped it with the coordinating images using True Black ink.  I then stamped the center "dial" with VersaMark onto Soft Stone cardstock and heat embossed it with White Filigree Embossing Powder.  I added a "cord" using some black twine.

I finished the card off by adhering everything to a Smokey Shadow card base.

Next up is a pretty little wedding card inspired by Tiffany's!

I die-cut several Chevron Stripes (using the new border dies) from Silver Shimmer cardstock.  I adhered them onto a block of white cardstock.

I die-cut "happy" from Aqua Mist cardstock using the new Pretty Peonies die collection and followed up by stamping the coordinating image from the set in Aqua Mist ink.  I stamped "Wedding Day" in VersaMark onto Vellum cardstock and heat embossed it with White Filigree Embossing Powder.  I then trimmed it into a slim strip and adhered just the end to the back of the white block.  I folded up to the front at just the right level so that it tucks under the bottom letter "tails" in the word happy, so there was no need for adhesive on the front of the strip.

I love what a bold statement I can make with these Chevron Dies!  And so easy too!

To help carry on my "Tiffany's" theme, I mounted everything onto an Aqua Mist card base.

For my next project, I pulled out the entire Pretty Peonies set and played around with all the new possibilities now that I have the dies to integrate into my design options!

I started by creating my flower embellishments.  I die-cut the pieces from white cardstock and stamped the flowers in Melon Berry and the leaves in Spring Moss.  I added a few small pearls to the center.

I die-cut the frame using the new Framed Out #4 die and Classic Kraft cardstock.  I stamped the frame with the rustic barn board pattern from another new set that will be fully revealed a bit later on this month.  The pattern was stamped with Classic Kraft ink.  I layered the frame onto a block of white cardstock and stamped the interior frame with Spring Moss ink using Framed Out #4 stamp set.  The sentiment, from the same set, was added to the center of the frame using Charcoal Palette ink.  I matted the frame with Spring Moss cardstock and trimmed the edges with pinking shears.

For the corners I did something a bit unique.  I die-cut four of the oval frames from Sweet Blush cardstock.  I stamped the coordinating frame image with Melon Berry ink and then adhered the frames to each of the four corners of my card front.  I flipped the card front over to the back and trimmed off the excess of each frame with a craft knife.

The background I used for my card front is the gingham pattern from the Fine Linen Pattern Pack.  Everything is adhered to a Spring Moss card base.

For my last project I decided to get a bit fun & artsy!

I decided to use the solid flowers from Sending You to create a bold "tie-dye" looking background.  I stamped the largest flower in Orange Zest, medium in Raspberry Fizz and smallest in Simply Chartreuse.

I die-cut the Framed Out #4 frame from Simply Chartreuse cardstock and then impressed it with the simple Stripes Impression Plate.  I added a layer of Classic Kraft cardstock underneath the frame opening and stamped it with the coordinating frame image from Framed Out #4 as well as the sentiment.  Both were heat embossed with White Filigree Embossing Powder.

I added some Chevron Stripes using the new dies with Vellum cardstock.  To create a very thin white stripe, I pushed the two dies together, and the small space left between the two was the perfect width of stripe for the look I was trying to create.  I adhered the thin white strips to the vellum stripes using a 2-way glue pen.

I hope you have enjoyed all the creations that I have shared with you today!  With so many fabulous new products being introduced that cover a wide range of styles and interests today, is there a new product that especially caught your eye?  We would love to hear your initial thoughts on everything we introduced!  Please leave a comment on this post to tell us what you think of the new products and you will be eligible to win big!

$75 Papertrey Ink Gift Certificate 

to spend however you choose!  

You have until 7am EST, May 12th to leave your comment and be eligible to win.  Only one comment per person please.  One randomly selected winner will be announced on our May Release Winners Page before noon EST the same day.  Thank you for stopping by today and best of luck with the contest!

Dawn McVey will be sharing projects showcasing Heart-2-Heart #4.

Ashley Cannon Newell will be highlighting Framed Out #4 and Fillable Frames Sentiments.

CLICK HERE to see more from Heather Nichols.

CLICK HERE to see more from Melissa Bickford.

CLICK HERE to see more from Maile Belles.

ALPHABET HELLO CARD

• STAMPS: Heart-2-Heart #4 (available May 15th) Polka Dot Basics II
• INK: Classic Kraft, Fresh Snow
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Orange Zest, Raspberry Fizz, Summer Sunrise, Simply Chartreuse, Hawaiian Shores, Classic Kraft, Pattern Packs: Aqua Mist (polka dot), Simply Chartreuse (stripes), Raspberry Fizz (bitty dot), and Summer Sunrise (gingham)
• OTHER: Heart-2-Heart #4 die, Block Alphabet die, silver beading wire
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

MODERN HELLO CARD

• STAMPS: Heart-2-Heart #4 (available May 15th)
• INK: True Black, VersaMark
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Smokey Shadow, Soft Stone, Hawaiian Shores, Aqua Mist, Spring Rain, Blueberry Sky, Winter Wisteria, Plum Pudding, Royal Velvet
• OTHER: Heart-2-Heart #4 die, Simple Stripes Impression Plate, White Filigree Embossing Powder, black twine
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

HAPPY WEDDING DAY CARD

• STAMPS: Pretty Peonies
• INK: Aqua Mist, VersaMark
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Aqua Mist, Vellum, Silver Shimmer
• OTHER: Chevron Stripes border dies, Pretty Peonies die collection
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

WITH GRATITUDE CARD

• STAMPS: Framed Out #4, Background Basics: Farm & Barn (available May 15th) Pretty Peonies
• INK: Melon Berry, Spring Moss, Classic Kraft, Charcoal Palette
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Spring Moss, Sweet Blush, Classic Kraft, Fine Linen Pattern Pack (gingham)
• OTHER: Framed Out #4 die, Pretty Peonies die collection, pinking shears (Fiskars), pearls (KaiserCraft)
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

JUST A NOTE CARD

• STAMPS: Framed Out #4 (available May 15th) Sending You
• INK: Orange Zest, Raspberry Fizz, Simply Chartreuse, VersaMark
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Raspberry Fizz, Simply Chartreuse, Classic Kraft
• OTHER: Framed Out #4 die, Simple Stripes Impression Plate, Chevron Stripes border dies, White Filigree Embossing Powder
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

Introducing Flipping Out

The lazy days of summer are fast approaching....time spent outdoors, soaking up as much of nature as we can.  Whether vacationing, camping, picnicing in the park or even just playing in the front yard, these are glorious days when food tastes better when eaten outside and flip flops are the shoe of choice.....if shoes must be worn at all. 

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Melissa Bickford has provided us with a wonderful tribute to summer's favorite footwear!  Flipping Out is a fun and summery set that features a variety of patterned flip flops and fun sentiments. From bright and cheery birthday cards to fun party invitations to a sweet end of the year gift ensemble for your child’s teacher, this set is sure to fill a void in your stamping collection. Coordinating dies make creating with this set even more versatile. Life is definitely better in flip flops!

The Details:

• Flipping Out will be available for purchase on May 15th.
• It will retail for $24.
• Flipping Out contains a total of 23 images.  Each flip flop measures approximately 3/4” wide x 1-3/4” tall. ‘Happy summer’ measures approximately 1-1/2” wide x 1/2” tall. ‘Have a flipping great birthday’ measures approximately 3” wide by 3/10” tall. ‘Enjoy your vacation!’ measures approximately 2-1/10” wide by 1/4” tall. The flower measures approximately 2/5” wide by 2/5” tall.
• A coordinating die collection will be available for sale separately, retailing for $4.  This collection includes a total of 3 dies.  The dies measure 2" x 1-5/8" (A), 1-1/8" x 1-3/8" (B), 1" x 1/2" (C).

 

If you've ever wished you could add some simple stripes to spruce up the card stock on your projects, then we've got the perfect impression plate for you!  With two different striped patterns, this impression plate is the perfect basic to add to your crafting arsenal, for adding the perfect finishing detail to your projects!

The Details: 

• The Simple Stripes Impression Plate will be available for purchase on May 15th.
• It will retail for $16.
• The Simple Stripes Impression Plate measures 4-1/2" x 5-3/4".

We are also introducing two new Pattern Packs this month!  These new colors will be a wonderful addition to your collection!

Summer Sunrise Pattern Pack (36 sheets, 6 sheets each of 6 patterns): $12

also available....

• Summer Sunrise Polka Dot Singles (18 sheets): $6
• Summer Sunrise Bitty Dot Singles (18 sheets): $6
• Summer Sunrise Damask Singles (18 sheets): $6
• Summer Sunrise Leaves Singles (18 sheets): $6
• Summer Sunrise Gingham Singles (18 sheets): $6
• Summer Sunrise Stripes Singles (18 sheets): $6

Fine Linen Pattern Pack (36 sheets, 6 sheets each of 6 patterns): $12

also available....

• Fine Linen Polka Dot Singles (18 sheets): $6
• Fine Linen Bitty Dot Singles (18 sheets): $6
• Fine Linen Damask Singles (18 sheets): $6
• Fine Linen Leaves Singles (18 sheets): $6
• Fine Linen Gingham Singles (18 sheets): $6
• Fine Linen Stripes Singles (18 sheets): $6

Now that I've made all of the formal introductions, let's get onto the projects!

My first project mixes up all kinds of fun bright colors and even features a bit of inspiration from the fringed edge of a beach towel!

I started by die-cutting several flip flops from white cardstock.  I stamped each of them with various flip flop patterns using NEW! Soft Stone ink.  I then die-cut several flip flop thongs from white cardstock as well and stamped them with Winter Wisteria, Blueberry Sky, Summer Sunrise, Raspberry Fizz & New Leaf inks.

I also die-cut five of the the flowers and stamped them with the coordinating image from Flipping Out using the same variety of ink colors.  Each flower was matched up with its coordinating flip flop thong.  The flowers were finished in the centers with rhinestones.

The Hawaiian Shores background was impressed with the Simple Stripes Impression Plate.  To give it more of a worn, weathered driftwood look, I swiped the edges with Fresh Snow ink.  I created a separate sentiment strip from Hawaiian Shores and heat embossed the sentiment with White Filigree Embossing Powder.

At the edge of the sentiment strip, I pierced five holes and threaded them with floss in colors that coordinated with the color scheme I used on the flip flops. I knotted each strand to help it stay in place.  I got inspired to do this from the fringe that can be found on the edge of beach towels.

All of this was adhered to an Aqua Mist card base.

My next project is soft & soothing, featuring a neutral, monochromatic color scheme.

I die-cut the flip flops from Kraft cardstock and stamped them with the rustic barn board image from the new background set we are introducing this month (more details in a few days!).  I also added the flower from Flipping Out at the heel of each flip flop using Vintage Cream ink.

I cut a small slit at the top of each flip flop and threaded it with 1/8" silk ribbon to imitate a real straps.

The sentiment was stamped with Dark Chocolate ink onto a strip of Classic Kraft cardstock.

To build my card front, I started with a block of Vintage Cream cardstock that I had impressed with the new Simple Stripes Impression Plate.  I then took a pattern from the Fine Linen Pattern Pack (bitty dot), and cut it slightly smaller than the Vintage Cream block.  I die-cut a circle from the top half of it and tore the bottom edge.  I love how the texture create on the Vintage Cream layer pops through that opening.

This bright and festive card is perfect for so many different occasions!  I stamped several different patterns of flip flops in a variety of colors onto white cardstock.  I went back in and stamped all of the flip flop thongs in alternating colors.  The finished results are just design perfection!

I die-cut Classic Kraft cardstock with the new Rounded Label die and stamped the sentiment from Flipping Out using True Black ink.  I also edged the label with Fresh Snow ink.  Rather than use ribbon, I punched several small squares from a variety of cardstock & papers and assembled a border.

Everything was adhered to a Simply Chartreuse card base.

This card is intended to be a bit more masculine.

I created a background by pulling out the Birthday Bash Sentiments set and using all the sentiments in a collage sort of way.  The Charcoal Palette ink has a unique look on the Classic Kraft cardstock.

I stamped the striped flip flops onto Canyon Clay cardstock using Canyon Clay ink, using Dark Chocolate ink for the flip flop thongs.  I added the sentiment by heat embossing it with White Filigree Embossing Powder.  I also added one small star die-cut with the Super Stars border.  It is cut from Summer Sunrise Pattern Pack (stripes) paper.

A Smokey Shadow card base completed the look.

For my last project, I wanted to create a simple card with a nice crisp white card base.

I stamped the flip flops to appear as though they were "walking" up the card.  I stamped the flip flops in New Leaf and the flip flop thongs in Orange Zest.  I also colored in the polka dots with a Summer Sunrise Copic Marker.  

I folded up the edge of the card front and lined the back of the cover with Summer Sunrise Pattern Pack (bitty dot) paper.   I "held" the corner in place with a stitched Orange Zest button.  The sentiment (from Fillable Frames Sentiments, more about this later in the week) was added to the interior corner with Orange Zest ink.

I hope you have enjoyed all the creations that I have shared with you today!  Hopefully we've gotten you in the mood for summer and ready to whip up some summertime fun in your crafting as well!  We would love to hear your initial thoughts on everything we introduced!  Please leave a comment on this post to tell us what you think of the new products and you will be eligible to win big!

$75 Papertrey Ink Gift Certificate 

to spend however you choose!  

You have until 7am EST, May 11 to leave your comment and be eligible to win.  Only one comment per person please.  One randomly selected winner will be announced on our May Release Winners Page before noon EST the same day.  Thank you for stopping by today and best of luck with the contest!

Betsy Veldman will be featuring more projects highlighting Flipping Out.

CLICK HERE to see more from Heather Nichols.

CLICK HERE to see more from Melissa Bickford.

CLICK HERE to see more from Maile Belles.

BETTER IN FLIP FLOPS CARD

• STAMPS: Flipping Out (available May 15th)
• INK: Winter Wisteria, Blueberry Sky, Summer Sunrise, Raspberry Fizz, New Leaf, Soft Stone, Fresh Snow, VersaMark
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Hawaiian Shores, Aqua Mist
• OTHER: Simple Stripes Impression Plate, Flipping Out die collection, rhinestones (KaiserCraft), floss (DMC), White Filigree Embossing Powder
• FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

TAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF CARD

• STAMPS: Flipping Out, Background Basics: Farm & Barn (available May 15th)
• INK: Classic Kraft, Dark Chocolate, Vintage Cream
• PAPER: Vintage Cream, Classic Kraft, Fine Linen Pattern Pack (bitty dot)
• OTHER: Simple Stripes Impression Plate, Flipping Out die collection, 1/8" Silk Ribbon, Limitless Layers 2.5" Circle die
• FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

RELAX CARD

• STAMPS: Flipping Out (available May 15th)
• INK: Summer Sunrise, Simply Chartreuse, Orange Zest, Berry Sorbet, True Black, Fresh Snow
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Simply Chartreuse, Summer Sunrise, Classic Kraft, Berry Sorbet, Orange Zest, Simply Chartreuse Pattern Pack (bitty dot), Summer Sunrise Pattern Pack (stripes)
• OTHER: Rounded Labels die, 1/2" square punch (EK Success)
• FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

FLIPPIN' GREAT BIRTHDAY CARD

• STAMPS: Flipping Out (available May 15th) Birthday Bash Sentiments
• INK: Canyon Clay, Dark Chocolate, Charcoal Palette, VersaMark
• PAPER: StSmokey Shadow, Classic Kraft, Canyon Clay, Summer Sunrise Pattern Pack (stripes)
• OTHER: Super Stars border die, White Filigree Embossing Powder
• FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES CARD

• STAMPS: Flipping Out, Fillable Frames Sentiments (available May 15th)
• INK: New Leaf, Orange Zest
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Summer Sunrise Pattern Pack (bitty dot)
• OTHER: Orange Zest button, Summer Sunrise Copic Marker, floss (DMC)
• FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

Sneak Peek Day 5

Here are the last two sneak peeks for this month!  Don't forget, we begin sharing projects using all of these new goodies tomorrow!

Heather Nichols has another fantastic set to share with all of you, a little something dedicated to the great outdoors and camping!  Perfect for preserving memories doing these types of activities, but also a great alternative for masculine projects, such as Father's Day, male birthdays, boy party themes and more!

This crackled beauty is a single stamp for $5, designed to make it easy to add a rustic touch to any project or image.  You will love using it for backgrounds, but also as a textural accent to stamp right on top of images!

Sneak Peek Day 4

Two more sneak peeks of what is to come in May are coming your way!

Maile Belles has designed an absolutely stunning hydrangea set that all f us behind the scenes have just been thrilled to create with.  The classic design is truly timeless and can be applied to your projects in so many ways!

This month's Think Big Favorites pulls a few more sentiments from the popular Round & Round anniversary set from a few years ago.  This collection covers a few occasions that the Think Big Favorites series has not covered much of yet, such an anniversary & baby!

Make It Monday #65: Background Patterns From Patterned Paper Scraps

Make the most of your paper crafting budget with this economical look from Dawn McVey. Even the narrowist sliver of leftover patterned paper can be used to create an eye-catching striped background for your next project. Click play to find out more. 

 

A few close-up photos of Dawn's project: 

If you are joining along this week, here are the details concerning the Make It Monday Challenge.

--A new Make It Monday Challenge will go up every Monday morning at 9am EST.

--Create a project utilizing your take on the challenge. Your project must use at least one Papertrey product and a background created out of scrap pieces of paper. 

--Post your project on your blog, in your gallery or on any other photo-hosting site (such as photobucket or flickr).

--Add your project to our --->InLinkz List HERE<---

--You will have until 7am, Monday, May 14th, to add your link to the list to be eligible to win. And you can enter as many times as you like.

--We will be tweeting and posting on our Facebook page every night (between 5-9pm EST) highlighting a Featured Project. These tweets/Facebook postings will just be a shout-out regarding projects that caught our eye. 

--One randomly selected winner will be chosen from ALL the entries on Monday,  May 14th, after 7am. The winner will be posted here on this blog post, on Twitter and Facebook. The randomly selected winner will get a $25 PTI gift certificate to spend however they like!

Good luck to everyone and we look forward to seeing your projects!

 EDITED TO ADD RANDOMLY SELECTED WINNER:

Congrats to Ann Y.!  You have been randomly selected to receive a $25 PTI Gift certificate!  Please be sure to send a note off to Customer Service and provide the email address that you would like your gift certificate sent to.  And thank you so much to everyone else who played along.  It is amazing to see how many different ways people used up those patterned paper scraps!