I am introducing TWO stamp sets today. Both of which are some of my very favorite basics from the March release.The first is the second addition to the Fillable Frames Collection by Heather Nichols. (If you missed the original announcement about this series, you can read all about it HERE.) This month's set has a touch of whimsy with artistic brushstrokes used for many of the accents. This style coincides with many of the sets we are releasing this month in addition to several other Papertrey sets you may already have in your collection!
The details.
- Fillable Frames #2 will be available for sale on March 15th.
- It will retail for $5.
- Fillable Frames #2 contains a total of 6 stamps (1 frame and 5 companion sentiments).
- All of the sentiments in Fillable Frames #2 are interchangeable with the frame & images found in Fillable Frames #1 and all future Fillable Frames releases.
- There will be a coordinating frame die available, retailing for $6.
Last month was FULL of special announcements because of our anniversary celebration! However, we have another BIG quarterly product release that we haven't even told you about yet!
Heather Nichols herself has developed a Mini Scrapbook Series. This series includes FOUR mini scrapbook kit collections, one of which will be released each quarter. This month, the first of the series is being released. Stampers of all skill levels and styles will love these products since they are versatile enough to be used for scrapbooking AND general paper crafting.
The details.
- It all starts with the stamps. The Mini Scrapbook Series: Tabs stamp set will be available for sale on March 15th.
- It will retail for $15.
- Mini Scrapbook Series: Tabs contains a total of 43 stamps (8 tab borders, 24 tab titles and the numbers 0-9 plus an additional 0)
- Coordinating dies will also be available for purchase. A large two-holed page die (4-3/8" x 5-1/2") to create your own mini books and other projects will retail for $20. A mini tab die to create tabs for your pages will retail for $5.
In addition to The above items, Heather has also designed a STUNNING patterned paper pad to go along with the kit. It contains hues of New Leaf, Hawaiian Shores and Aqua Mist. You'll love combining the five patterns or using them individually with almost any project. As an added bonus, there's six pages of text blocks that can be used to accent your favorite stamped sentiments or even serve as a journaling card on a scrapbook themed project.
The details.
- Green Boutique Patterned Paper Collection will be available for purchase on March 15th.
- It will retail for $8.
- The Green Boutique pad contains 36 (8x8) sheets, 6 sheets each of five patterns and 6 sheets of 5 text blocks.
- This pad complements the Mini Scrapbook Series perfectly!
On one additional note, if you want ALL of the items Heather designs for her first Mini Scrapbook Series kit, you can purchase it together and receive a discount!
- Mini Scrapbook Series: Tabs stamp set ($15)
- Mini Scrapbook Page die ($20)
- Mini Tab die ($5)
- Green Boutique Paper Pad ($8)
DISCOUNTED KIT PRICE: $45
To begin with today, I thought I would show you a few quick and easy projects I created using Fillable Frames #2. This entire concept and collection is one of my personal favorites from 2010 and I am eager to expand my collection!
This first card is super, super simple and could be created in a variety of color schemes to suit the recipient. You could even create a whole collection of these to give someone as a gift.
I started by die-cutting the frame from Stamper's Select cardstock. I then stamped the die-cut with the frame image using True Black ink.
I stamped the sentiment (also from Fillable Frames #2) within the boundaries of the frame, slightly off-center to allow room for the floral image to the left. The small daisy is from Beautiful Blooms II and is stamped in Pure Poppy. I added a small black rhinestone to the center of the flower as a finishing detail. Pure Poppy Grosgrain ribbon is looped under the frame to help echo the red found in the daisy image. I used a black pen & ruler to draw the double frame around the perimeter. The frame helped to ground everything without the addition of another layer.
This second card proves that a project doesn't need to be complicated in order to be pretty. Also, keep in mind that all of the Fillable Frames can be applied in conjunction with images other than the sentiments included in the set. Here, I used the frame to outline a pretty floral image from Beautiful Blooms II.
I stamped the frame with Enchanted Evening ink onto Rustic Cream cardstock. I then added the leaves to the center of the frame using Ripe Avocado ink. The flower is stamped with Enchanted Evening as well and is die cut using the coordinating Beautiful Blooms die.
Just by popping the flower up on a foam dimensional and adding the strip of Enchanted Evening Bitty Dot ribbon, I am able to create a nice flat, mail friendly card.
Now onto more with Heather's Mini Scrapbook Series! I challenged the entire team to use this new collection of products in a variety of different manners. Some people created scrapbook projects, some made paper crafted projects and others even were able utilize them with card making. I opted to create a 3D organizational item that I look forward to utilizing in my own space. Not only was it fun to create, it is a "green" project since it reuses the stamp boxes you might be saving from your past purchases!
First of all, do you not LOVE this color combo? I am just head over heels about it! It's so fresh and reminds me of the ocean! Now, the project itself isn't half bad either, if I do say so myself! I wanted something that could allow me to file away all the inspiration I collect from magazines. I cut out pictures, rip out pages and create sketches based on what I find within the pages of the 20+ magazines I subscribe to each month! I've tried binders in the past, which are good for long term filing, but I really needed something short term, where I could stick things immediately while they wait to be organized in my binders. This portfolio style organizer fit the bill perfectly.
As I said earlier, this project utilizes the boxes that Papertrey Ink stamps are packaged in. I used the the large "two-sheet" boxes. If you don't have any of these on hand, they are also available for purchase in our store HERE. Three of these boxes are adhered together using Scor-tape, which creates a really sturdy organizational piece.
The tab border images from Heather's stamp set along with the coordinating die provided the perfect labeling system for the various sections of my portfolio. The 24 tab titles included in the set cover a variety of categories from organizational themes to scrapbook topics and occasions. The double sided nature of the tabs make them extraordinarily sturdy and professional looking every time.
The front of this portfolio was decorated with a title from Take Note, a wonderful companion set for this new scrapbook collection. Notice there's a bit of the new Hawaiian Shores felt utilized as well. The textural accent this adds is just fabulous!
I put together a little video to showcase how my project was put together. I hope you enjoy!
Now, wasn't that fun?!?! I hope you are ready to buckle your seat belts, because now you will have the opportunity to scroll through each of the Design Team member's blogs to see what THEY have created with these amazingly versatile products!!!!
CLICK HERE to see more from Heather Nichols!
CLICK HERE to see more from Betsy Veldman!
CLICK HERE to see more from Dawn McVey!
CLICK HERE to see more from Debbie Olson!
CLICK HERE to see more from Erin Lincoln!
CLICK HERE to see more from Kim Hughes!
CLICK HERE to see more from Lisa Johnson!
CLICK HERE to see more from Maile Belles!
CLICK HERE to see more from Melissa Phillips!
CLICK HERE to see more from Michelle Wooderson!
CLICK HERE to see more from Niki Estes!
So, have you been THOROUGHLY inspired now? Don't we have the BEST team ever? As I received all of their photos to assemble the graphic for this group post, I couldn't help but be completely amazed by the versatile array of projects they created with the same supplies. It really proves to be an ongoing testimony that Papertrey products coincide with everyones style!
What are your initial thoughts of these new sets and all the possibilities they hold? We would love to hear your feedback! Share a comment with us and you could have a chance to win the following prize package...
- Fillable Frames #2 stamp set
- Fillable Frames #2 die
- Mini Scrapbook Series: Tabs stamp set
- Mini Scrapbook Page die
- Mini Tab die
- Green Boutique Patterned Paper
This AMAZING package has over a $55 value! This contest ends at 7am EST, Friday, March 12th, so be sure to leave your comment before then! One winner will be randomly selected. Only one entry per person please. The winner will be announced by noon the same day on our March Release Winners page.
Melissa Bickford has more to share using her new set, Background Basics: Botanicals.
Becky Oehlers is kicking off the release of her very first stamp set, Wonderfully Whimsical.
Beth Silaika has created a project which reveals a bit more about her new set, Springtime Doodles.
Dawn McVey has lots to show you with her new set, Delightful Dahlia along with pieces from this month's Color Couture download.
Thinking of You Daisy card
STAMPS: Fillable Frames #2 & Beautiful Blooms II (both available March 15th)
INK: True Black, Pure Poppy
PAPER: Classic Kraft, Stamper's Select White
OTHER: Pure Poppy Grosgrain Ribbon, Fillable Frames #2 die, Pigment Pro black pen (American Crafts), black rhinestone (KaiserCraft)
FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"
Get Well Soon card
STAMPS: Fillable Frames #2 & Beautiful Blooms II (both available March 15th)
INK: Ripe Avocado, Enchanted Evening, Tea Dye Duo
PAPER: Ripe Avocado, Rustic Cream
OTHER: small Beautiful Blooms die, Enchanted Evening Bitty Dot Ribbon, foam dimensional (EK Success)
FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"
Papertrey Portfolio
STAMPS: Mini Scrapbook Series: Tabs (available March 15th), Take Note
INK: Hawaiian Shores, True Black
PAPER: Hawaiian Shores, New Leaf, Stamper's Select White, Green Boutique paper pad.
OTHER: New Leaf Vintage Buttons, Hawaiian Shores felt, crochet thread from DMC, small scalloped border die, Beautiful Blooms die, Mini Tab die, New Leaf stitched ribbon, Scor-tape, 3 large Clear stamp boxes
FINISHED SIZE: 6" x 4-5/8"
