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Introducing Stitched Sentiments

Have you ever created a counted cross stitch project?  Or perhaps you've been fortunate enough to have a mother, grandmother, or some other loved one in your life, who has been a cross-stitcher or embroiderer and has blessed you with one of her hand-crafted treasures.  Perhaps hanging on your wall at this very minute, is a work of art -- large or small -- that was created for you with love.  It is with thoughts of those pieces of artwork and those loved ones as well, that we introduce you to today's newest products....

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There is something special about things made by hand, as if a bit of love is woven into the gift making it that much more special.  Use the images & heartwarming sentiments within this set to create a wide variety of projects with that special homespun feeling.  With an embroidery hoop and vintage embroidered words, it's easy to get just this kind of look.  The banner can be added towards the bottom of the hoop featuring a companion sentiment.  If you would rather not use the hoop image, the sentiments can be surrounded with the delicate vines and embellished with flowers or berries.  So many creative possibilities.

The Details: 

• Stitched Sentiments will be available for purchase on November 15th.
• It will retail for $24.
• Stitched Sentiments contains a total of 39 images.  The embroidery hoop measures 2-1/2".  The large leafed vines each measure 3-7/8" x 1-3/4".  The large embroidered "YOU" measures 1-3/8" x 1/2".  "LOVE" measures 1-3/4" x 1/2".  The banner measures 3-3/4" x 7/8".  The banner sentiments each measure about 1/4" tall and between 2-1/8" to 1-3/4".
• A coordinating die collection will be available for sale separately, retailing for $8.  This collection includes a total of 2 dies.  2-5/8" x 2-3/4" (A), 3/4" x 5-3/4" (B)

 

 

 

The coordinating Aida Impression Plate can be used to mimic the look of aida cloth used in counted cross stitch.  Die cut a Limitless Layers 2.5" circle, impress it with the Aida Impression Plate and layer behind the opening of the embroidery hoop, for a realistic look to your paper-crafted projects!  

The Details: 

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

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

When I got my hands on Stitched Sentiments I could hardly wait to mix & match different colors for the berries & flowers on the vine images so that is what I focused on for my first project.

I started by stamping the vines in Spring Moss to form a frame of sorts.

I then added flowers and berries in Harvest Gold, Melon Berry & Aqua Mist.  For all of them, I stamped multiple times without re-inking to create a softer more artistic effect.

For the center sentiment, I used the center circle from the In Stitches embroidery hoop die, cut from Sweet Blush cardstock.  I heat embossed the word "love" with White Filigree Embossing powder and added the heart & flourishes in Melon Berry.  I just love how realistic the stitches look!

I die-cut the banner from Aqua Mist cardstock and stamped the back with Background Basics: Super Stripes using Hawaiian Shores ink so a bit of it would peek out once the banner was folded.  The sentiment was added with Hawaiian Shores as well.

The Rustic Cream card base was edged with a bit of Tea Dye Duo inks to create a softer, vintage feel.

A little bit about the banner die included in the In Stitches die set.  Here is what the banner looks like when it is die cut.  There are little openings that show you where to fold the cardstock so no scoring is required.

For the first folds, you make the creases just beside the middle openings, so the openings end up in the back.  This creates the center portion of your dimensional banner.

For the second set of folds, you crease just to the side of the slits once again, allowing the slits to be covered by the overlapping cardstock.

I have a second card for you today featuring a more vibrant, bold color scheme.

I die-cut the embroidery hoop from Classic Kraft cardstock and stamped the woodgrain hoop with Dark Chocolate ink.  Then I added the top clasp in True Black.  I added several embroidered elements to the center portion that was die-cut from white cardstock using the Limitless Layers 2.5" Circle die.  "You" was stamped in Pure Poppy, the flowers in Sweet Blush, the leaves in Simply Chartreuse and the tiny buds in Hawaiian Shores.  Small pearls were added to the centers of the flowers.

The banner was die-cut from Hawaiian Shores cardstock with the sentiment being added with True Black ink.

I stamped the vines onto the Pure Poppy background with Pure Poppy ink and then impressed it with the Aida Impression Plate.  As a finishing touch, I added stitching around the edge using the new Sew Simple Borders set and Fresh Snow ink.  Everything was adhered to a Classic Kraft cards base which was swiped with a bit of Fresh Snow ink around the edge.

Now that you have seen a few of my creations, here are some of the amazing things that the team has created!  Please note: Danielle, Dawn and Maile did not receive this set in time to participate in today's group post. We will be highlighting their use of the set on the morning of the 16th so you have something to look forward to after the release festivities!

CLICK HERE to see more from Ashley Cannon Newell.

CLICK HERE to see more from Betsy Veldman.

CLICK HERE to see more from Cristina Kowalczyk.

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 Melissa Phillips.

I hope you have enjoyed all these amazing creations that both the team and I have shared with you today!  Are you feeling as inspired as we are to get crafty either with paper or some sort of stitched project?  Are you remembering any specific loved ones today, that used to or perhaps still do cross stitch or embroider?  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, November 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 November 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 Lexi Daly.

CLICK HERE to see more from Melissa Bickford.

LOVE YOU LIKE A SISTER CARD

• STAMPS: Stitched Sentiments (available November 15th) Background Basics: Super Stripes
• INK: Spring Moss, Aqua Mist, MElon Berry, Harvest Gold, Hawaiian Shores, VersaMark, Tea Dye Duo
• PAPER: Rustic Cream, Sweet Blush, Aqua Mist
• OTHER: In Stitches dies,Harvest Gold buttons, embroidery floss (DMC), White Filigree Embossing Powder
• FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

YOU WON'T HAVE TO FACE THIS ALONE CARD

• STAMPS: Stitched Sentiments, Sew Simple Borders (available November 15th)
• INK: VersaMark, Simply Chartreuse, Hawaiian Shores, Pure Poppy, Sweet Blush, Dark Chocolate, True Black, Fresh Snow
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Pure Poppy, Classic Kraft, Hawaiian Shores
• OTHER: In Stitches dies, Aida Impression Plate, Limitless Layers 2.5" Circle die, pearls (Paper Studio)
• FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

Make It Monday #91: Faux Pockets

Add an element of fun on your card front that sure to impress by including a functional pocket for a pull out goodie. Dawn's here to show you how. Just click play to learn more. 

 

 

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 using a pocket on the front.

--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, November 19th, 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,  November 19th, 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 THIS WEEK'S WINNER:

Congratulations to Diana L. for being randomly selected as this weeks winner!  Please email Customer Service and provide the email address you would like your $25 gift certificate sent to!  And a big thank you to everyone else who participated in this challenge.  There were so many amazing entries!  Enjoy the rest of your week!

Introducing Hanging By a Thread, Think Big Favorites #22, Button Up & Sew Simple Borders

Embroidery has such a way of inspiring, with the beautiful artwork one can create and the beautiful threads and supplies one can collect.  Today, we've got a bevy of products to show you, that all focus on this beautiful and timeless craft.....products that will let you create some beautiful artwork of your own, or even some custom storage for your embroidery floss collection, or that of a friend!  Christmas is right around the corner, after all....

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Create your own vintage thread cards with this beautiful set of images when combined with the Thread Cards die collection.  You will love making these as special embellishments for your projects or even focal points.  Use them to establish an elegant storage system for your very own embroidery floss collection.

The Details:

• Hanging By a Thread will be available for purchase on November 15th.
• It will retail for $15.
• Hanging By a Thread contains a total of 9 images.  The "A and G Blythe Boutique" card measures 1" x 1-3/8".  "M.M. Crawley" card measures 1" x 1-3/4".  The solid frame image measures 1-1/2" x 1-1/2".  "Fine Thread" text block measures 1-1/4" x 3/16". 
• A coordinating Thread Cards die collection will be available for sale separately, retailing for $7.  This collection includes a total of 3 dies.  1-1/2" x 1-1/2" (A), 1-1/8" x 1-3/4" (B), 1-1/4" x 1-1/2" (C)

 

This is the twenty-second in a monthly series that includes mega-sized versions of some of our favorite sentiments that were included in previously released sets.  This twenty-second edition stems from the popular Little Labels set.  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 #22 will be available for purchase on November 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Think Big Favorites #22 contains a total of 3 images.  "Just a Note" measures 2-3/8" x 3/4".  "Feel Better Soon" measures 2-1/4" x 1-1/8". "Just a Little Something" measures 2-1/4" x 3/4". 

 

Melissa Bickford has been busy and has another amazing set to bring you this month!  This button set is perfect for creating beautiful button accents in a variety of different patterns. You could use this set together with Button Boutique and the Button Card die collection or entirely on it’s on to create custom cards, scrapbook pages, tags and whatever else you can dream up.

The Details:

• Button Up will be available for purchase on November 15th.
• It will retail for $15.
• Button Up contains a total of 12 images.  All of the buttons measure 1” in diameter.
• The button images in this set coordinate with the largest button on the Buttoned Up #1 die.  Many of the patterned buttoned can also be used with the medium button on the die as well.

 

Now it is easy for you to add stitching to your projects without using a sewing machine.  With two different "thread" thicknesses, you can make the stitching bold or subtle depending on your desired look.  The extra long space allowed at the end of the bases of these stamps makes them easy to line up end-to-end so you can create strips of stitching in any length you choose.

The Details:

• Sew Simple Borders will be available for purchase on November 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Sew Simple Borders contains a total of 8 images.  All of the stitching borders measure about 3" long and between 1/8" and 1/16" wide.

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

For my first project today I decided to pair up the new patterned Button Up stamps with our Notched Flower dies.

I die-cut the flowers from Ocean Tides, Canyon Clay & Terracotta Tile cardstocks.  I stamped each of them with the largest image from Mehndi Medallion using VersaMark ink.  I die-cut buttons with the Buttoned Up #1 die using white cardstock.  I stamped each of them with buttons from Buttoned Up.  Notice how even though all of the new button images are designed to coordinate with the largest button shape on the die, they can also be adaptable for the medium button as well.  I stitched each of the buttons with black twine to give them texture and a more realistic look.

The sentiment, from Friends 'Til the End, is stamped onto the True Black background and heat embossed with White Filigree Embossing Powder.

The leaves for the focal point were die-cut with the Turning a New Leaf dies from Simply Chartreuse cardstock and stamped with the coordinating images in Ripe Avocado.

My next project has a softer, vintage vibe and I couldn't help mixing The Sweet Life with the new Thread Cards.

I began with a block of Linen Vellum Cardstock as my backdrop because it kind of looks like Aida cloth used for embroidery.  I stamped the "Superior Quality" heading from Button Boutique at the top using Charcoal Palette ink.  I then followed up with a bit of Sew Simple Borders stitching on either side of that.

The Sweet Life roses began with a layer of Sweet Blush, followed by Autumn Rose stamped off once and finished with Autumn Rose at full intensity.  The leaves were completed with two layers of Spring Moss.

The thread card began with Sweet Blush cardstock adhered to one of our coasters.  I die-cut the Thread Card shape from this and stamped it with a coordinating image from Hanging By a Thread.  If you look really closely at all of the thread card images, you may catch small references to some of my favorite books & movies!  After stamping, I wrapped the thread card with some floss in a coordinating color.

I die-cut more buttons using Vintage Cream cardstock and the Buttoned Up #1 die.  I stamped them with images from Button Up, with the smallest one added from Button Boutique. 

Now for something super simple to recreate and mass-produce.

I stamped three of the button images from Button Up using Winter Wisteria, Hawaiian Shores & Limeade Ice inks.  I followed up with one of the borders from Sew Simple Borders, angling them to form a fun pattern.  I added small stitches to the center of each button with a bit of floss.

The sentiment, from Think Big Favorites #22, was added at the bottom using Charcoal Palette ink.

As a finishing touch, I die-cut the bottom edge with the Pinking Shears die to reinforce the sewing theme.  All of this was adhered to a Winter Wisteria card base.

I've always loved the combination of red & cream and I opted to use that as the basis for my next project.

I started with the thread cards.  I die-cut them from Vintage Cream cardstock and stamped them with their coordinating images using Pure Poppy ink.  I swiped a bit of the Tea Dye Duo around the edges and added a pearl stick pin to finish them up.

I used the ruler image from Teach  & Inspire to create a measuring tape.  I made the pieces a bit wavy with my fingers to create dimension and adhered them in place.  

The sentiment, from a new set that will be highlighted a bit later on this week, was added underneath the thread card cluster with Vintage Cream ink.

Finally, I filled in around the thread cards & sentiment with Stitches & Swirls using Vintage Cream ink as well.  The Pure Poppy card front was adhered to a Classic Kraft card base.

I have one more quick little card for you today using the new Cover Plate: Circles die.  I started by die-cutting the plate from white cardstock.

I popped out all of the circles and stamped them with various button images from the new Button Ups set using Spring Rain, Hawaiian Shores, Summer Sunrise & Orange Zest inks.  I randomly adhered them in place, leaving a blank spot here and there for the background white card base to show through.

I added a strip of vellum with a beautiful sentiment from Think Big Favorites #22 added and heat embossed with White Filigree Embossing Powder.

I hope you have enjoyed all the creations that I have shared with you today!  Are you in the mood to start a new embroidery project or perhaps just dig through Grandma's button basket?  What about your embroidery floss....could you use some beautiful, custom cards to put your floss on?  Or are you thinking of the gifts you can create with these new items?  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, November 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 November Release Winners Page before noon EST the same day.  Thank you for stopping by today and best of luck with the contest!

Maile Belles is showcasing Button Up.

Heather Nichols is showcasing Hanging By a Thread and Sew Simple Borders.

Jessica Witty is showcasing Comfort Food.

CLICK HERE to see more from Heather Nichols.

CLICK HERE to see more from Lexi Daly.

CLICK HERE to see more from Melissa Bickford.

CLICK HERE to see more from Erin Lincoln.

YOU'RE A TRUE FRIEND

• STAMPS: Button Up (available November 15th) Mehndi Medallion, Turning a New Leaf, Friends 'Til the End
• INK: VersaMark, Ocean Tides, Terracotta Tile, Canyon Clay, Ripe Avocado
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, True Black, Canyon Clay, Ocean Tides, Terracotta Tile, Simple Chartreuse
• OTHER: Buttoned Up #1 die, Notched Flower dies, Turning a New Leaf die, White Filigree Embossing Powder, black twine
• FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

CRAFT WORTHY CARD

• STAMPS: Hanging By a Thread, Sew Simple Borders, Button Up (available November 15th) The Sweet Life,  Button Boutique
• INK: Sweet Blush, Autumn Rose, Spring Moss, Scarlet Jewel, Fresh Snow, Charcoal Palette
• PAPER: Sweet Blush, Classic Kraft, Vintage Cream, Linen Vellum
• OTHER: Buttoned Up #1 die, Thread Cards die, embroidery floss (DMC), pearl stick pins (Dritz)
• FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

JUST A NOTE CARD

• STAMPS: Sew Simple Borders, Button Up, Think Big Favorites #22 (available November 15th)
• INK: Winter Wisteria, Hawaiian Shores, Limeade Ice, Charcoal Palette
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Winter Wisteria
• OTHER: embroidery floss (DMC), Pinking Shears border die
• FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

FOR YOU CARD

• STAMPS: Hanging By a Thread, Stitched Sentiments (available November 15th) Teach & Inspire, Stitches & Swirls
• INK: Pure Poppy, Vintage Cream, Tea Dye Duo
• PAPER: Vintage Cream, Pure Poppy, Classic Kraft
• OTHER: Thread Cards dies, pearl stick pin (Dritz)
• FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

JUST A LITTLE SOMETHING CARD

• STAMPS: Button Up, Think Big Favorites #22 (available November 15th)
• INK: Spring Rain, Summer Sunrise, Hawaiian Shores, Orange Zest, VersaMark
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Vellum cardstock
• OTHER: Cover Plate: Circles die, White Filigree Embossing Powder
• FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

Introducing Framed Out #10, Sentiment Signs & Comfort Food

Frame images and sentiments are two items that are staples in most paper-crafters' arsenals and we're excited to bring you a few more options in that department today!  And not only that, we've got a little something to share that's sure to help you feel better when you're a bit under the weather.  Comfort food at it's best, soup and ice cream are just what the doctor ordered!

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Heather Nichols has done it again with this versatile & stylish addition to the Framed Out collection.  This is the tenth in 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. Framed Out #10 features a rectangular frame with a pretty floral pattern and oval center piece. Build your collection and build the possibilities!

The Details:

• Framed Out #10 will be available for purchase on November 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Framed Out #10 contains a total of 6 images.  The large rectangular frame is 2 3/8” wide and is 1 1/2” tall. The small oval frame image is just under 1” tall and just under 1 1/2” wide. The “missing you today” sentiment is just over 1 1/8” wide and just over 3/8” tall.
• A coordinating die will be available for sale separately, retailing for $3. 

 

This set is a sentiment collection designed by Heather Nichols that is inspired by vintage subway signs. Many commonly used sentiments are included in each block with coordinating sentiments and words. Perfect as a focal point of your card projects or even for the inside, this will become a basic sentiment set that you will reach for again and again.

The Details:

• Sentiment Signs will be available for purchase on November 15th.
• It will retail for $24.
• Sentiment Signs contains a total of 6 images.  All of the sentiment blocks measure very close to just under 2 1/2” tall and just under 1 1/2” wide.

Lexi Daly has created a new set that has just what the doctor ordered - ice cream and soup! This set includes a pint of ice cream and a can of soup, along with a spoon and bowl, served up with several sentiment options in two complementary fonts. Comfort Food is a must for creating delicious get well and feel better cards.

The Details:

• Comfort Food will be available for purchase on November 15th.
• It will retail for $15.
• Comfort Food contains a total of 11 images.  The "just what the doctor ordered" sentiment measures about 1-1/4 inches wide and 1/3 inch tall. The "feel better" sentiment is slightly bigger than 1-1/3 inches wide and 1/3 inch tall. The ice cream is about 1-1/4 inch wide and 1-1/2 inches tall. And the bowl is a little smaller than 1-1/5 inches wide and 1 inch tall.
• A coordinating die collection will be available for sale separately, retailing for $5.  This collection includes a single die (4 wired shapes).  The die measures 4-3/8" x 1-7/8".

 

We're thrilled to be bringing you the next addition to the Tag Sale die family!  Tag Sale #7 is a tag with a slightly vintage flair that can be layered as if with pre-positioned "photo corners" for maximum style and detail!

The Details: 

• Tag Sale #7 die collection will be available for purchase on November 15th.
• It will retail for $12.
• Tag Sale #7 contains a total of 3 dies.  They meaure 3-3/4" x 2-1/4" (A), 2-7/8" x 1-7/8" (B), 2-1/2" x 1-5/8" (C).

Soft Stone Pattern Pack (36 sheets, 6 sheets each of 6 patterns): $12

also available....

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

Sweet Blush Pattern Pack (36 sheets, 6 sheets each of 6 patterns): $12

also available....

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

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

My first project today is a bright & bold thank you card using the FABULOUS Sentiment Signs set.  I love the design of these sentiments so much and know they will be making their way onto many of my projects!

I started by heat embossing the "thank you" sentiment onto Smokey Shadow cardstock using Black Filigree Embossing Powder.  LOVE, LOVE the way these sentiments look when heat embossed!

I created flower clusters at each corner of the card.  The leaves are from Blooming Button Bits, stamped onto Simply Chartreuse cardstock with Ripe Avocado ink.  The mums are from Garden of Life, stamped onto Pure Poppy cardstock with VersaMark & heat embossed with Clear Filigree Embossing Powder.  The other flower is from Flower Fusion #10, stamped with Orange Zest & Canyon Clay inks onto Summer Sunrise cardstock.  The berry trio was die-cut with the Holly Jolly die from Aqua Mist cardstock and the berries were added in Hawaiian Shores ink using a small dot from Garden of Life.

Everything was adhered to a tall 7-1/2" x 4" Stamper's Select White card base.

A little "feel better soon" card is just what the doctor ordered when someone you love is feeling under the weather.  Comfort Food has some adorable images that make projects like this easy to create.

I started with a block of Smokey Shadow cardstock and stamped it with the "25-cents" border from Button Boutique.  I then added the feel better sentiment from the new Think Big Favorites #22 with VersaMark, heat embossed with Black Filigree Embossing powder.  I love the contrast of the "matte" border and "shiny" sentiment.

For the adorable can of soup, I heat embossed the whole image onto white cardstock using Black Filigree Embossing Powder.  I then stamped and heat embossed it a second time, only with Clear Embossing Powder onto Pure Poppy cardstock and cut out the bottom portion of the can.  I then pieced the two parts together.

I used Soft Stone polka dot paper on my card front (LOVE THIS!) and wrapped the bottom of the card with Pure Poppy Baker's Twine.

I have another get well card for you, a little something that exudes warmth and coziness.

I used the new Tag Sale #7 dies to create the focal point.  All of the layering possibilities with these is just amazing!  I die-cut the main tag from Classic Kraft, the frame layer from Dark Chocolate and the center rectangle from Vintage cream.  Note how the Vintage Cream block just slides into the four "photo corners" of the frame.  I'm totally in love with this feature!  I stamped the focal point using the bowl & stamp images from Comfort Food in Charcoal Palette.  I then inked just the center portion of one of the Sentiment Signs in Dark Chocolate to add on top of the bowl.  I finished the collage with the spoon image from Comfort Food.

On the Canyon Clay background, I added a few cable strips from a new stamp set being introduced a bit later this week.  These were stamped with Canyon Clay ink.  The tag is grounded with a bit of Dark Chocolate Baker's Twine.

I decided to dig out one of my old favorites, Lace Bouquet, to pair it up with the dainty, delicate pattern found in this month's Framed Out #10 set.

I inked the large bouquet stamp with both Spring Rain & Winter Wisteria inks, allowing them to fade together a bit in the middle.

I die-cut the new Fillable frames #10 die from white cardstock and stamped it with the coordinating image using Winter Wisteria ink.  Underneath this I layered Spring Rain cardstock, where I stamped the oval frame from the set in Blueberry Sky and the sentiment was heat embossed with White Filigree Embossing Powder.  A layer of Blueberry Sky cardstock was added at the bottom of the layers and pinked on two sides.

Everything was adhered to a Spring Rain card base.

For my last project today, I thought I would make an invitation for drinks using another of the great sentiments from Sentiment Signs.  I heat embossed the sentiment with Gold Filigree Embossing Powder.

Note the very bottom of the stacked sentiments.  The last line of the stamp included in Sentiment Signs reads "Please Come".  I was able to add "For Drinks" using words found in Table Service and they really integrate beautifully. 

At the top of the Ripe Avocado block, I added some stamped flourishes from Table service, again heat embossed in gold.  I also added some pattern using A Little Argyle in Ripe Avocado ink.  The wine glass was die-cut using the Table Service die with vintage book print reinforced with cardstock.  I stamped it with the "wine" included int he Table Service stamp set.

I hope you have enjoyed all the creations that I have shared with you today!  With some great new basics being introduced as well as some fun new must-haves, is your wish list growing by the minute?!  What's topping the list for you so far?  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, November 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 November Release Winners Page before noon EST the same day.  Thank you for stopping by today and best of luck with the contest!

Heather Nichols is showcasing Framed Out #10 and Sentiment Signs.

CLICK HERE to see more from Lexi Daly.

CLICK HERE to see more from Melissa Bickford.

CLICK HERE to see more from Erin Lincoln.

MERCI CARD

• STAMPS: Sentiment Signs (available November 15th) Blooming Button Bits, Flower Fusion #10, Garden of Life
• INK: Orange Zest, Canyon Clay, Hawaiian Shores, Ripe Avocado, VersaMark
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Smokey Shadow, Summer Sunrise, Pure Poppy, Simply Chartreuse, Aqua Mist
• OTHER: Holly Jolly die, Clear & Black Filigree Embossing Powders
• FINISHED SIZE: 7-1/2" x 4"

FEEL BETTER SOON CARD

• STAMPS: Comfort Food, Think Big Favorites #22 (available November 15th) Button Boutique
• INK: VersaMark, True Black
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Smokey Shadow, Pure Poppy, Soft Stone PAttern Pack (polka dots)
• OTHER: Clear & Black Filigree Embossing Powders, 5/8" Circle Punch (EK Success), Pure Poppy Bakers Twine
• FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

HAPPY HEALING CARD

• STAMPS: Comfort Food, Sentiment Signs, Knit Bits (available November 15th)
• INK: Canyon Clay, Dark Chocolate, Charcoal Palette
• PAPER: Vintage Cream, Classic Kraft, Dark Chocolate, Canyon Clay
• OTHER: Tag Sale #7 dies, Dark Chocolate Baker's Twine
• FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

LACE FLOWERS CARD

• STAMPS: Framed Out #10 (available November 15th) Lace Bouquet
• INK: Spring Rain, Winter Wisteria, Blueberry Sky, VersaMark
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Spring Rain, Blueberry Sky
• OTHER: Framed Out #10 die, pinking shears
• FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

DRINKS INVITATION

• STAMPS: Sentiment Signs (available November 15th) Table Service, A Little Argyle
• INK: Ripe Avocado, Scarlet Jewel, VersaMark
• PAPER: Vintage Cream, Ripe Avocado, Scarlet Jewel, vintage book print from old book
• OTHER: Table Service die, Gold Filigree Embossing Powder
• FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

Introducing Party Poppers, Heart-2-Heart #10 & Background Basics: Inspiration

Today, we bring you a mixed bag of amazing new products to inspire you.....from fun new items to help you get your party on to beautiful and uplifting text to even something to help make the creating of sympathy cards a little bit easier.  With all of these new items to show you, we think there's just a little something for everyone!

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Erin Lincoln has created a new set that allows you to celebrate in style and re-create the excitement of the popular "poppers" that are often given out as party favors.  They're appropriate for ringing in the New Year, birthdays and so much more.  You will love mixing and matching the different patterns, accents & sentiments within this set to create a popper for many occasions.  

The Details:

• Party Poppers will be available for purchase on November 15th.
• It will retail for $15.
• Party Poppers contains a total of 22 images.  The center portion of the poppers measures 1-1/2" x 7/8".   An assembled popper measures 4" long and 7/8" tall.  "Celebrate!" sentiment measures 1-1/2" x 1/4".  "Happy New Year" sentiment measures 1-1/4" x 1/8".
• A coordinating die collection will be available for sale separately, retailing for $4.  This collection includes a total of 4 dies.  The measure 1-3/8" x 1/2" (A), 1-1/4" x 1" (B), 1-3/8" x 7/8" (C), 1-1/2" x 7/8" (D).

Erin Lincoln has also designed a coordinating Favor It Box 8 die which allows you to make full-size poppers to coordinate with your card or party theme!

The Details: 

• Favor It Box 8 will be available for purchase on November 15th.
• It will retail for $25.
• Favor It Box 8 contains a total of 2 dies.  3-3/8" x 6-1/4" (A), 3" x 6-1/4" (B)
• Assembled box measures 8-1/2" long and 1-1/2" tall.  The center boxed portion where you actually put the small gifts measures approximately 4" long and 1-1/2" tall.

 

Heart-2-Heart #10 is the tenth set in a monthly series of adorable images, sentiments and coordinating dies 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 #10 will be available for purchase on November 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Heart-2-Heart #10 contains a total of 7 images.  The large butterfly measures approximately 1-1/2” wide by 1-3/10” tall. The small butterfly measures approximately 1” wide by 9/10” tall. The large antennae measures approximately 1/2” wide by 1/2” tall. ‘Our thoughts and prayers are with you’ measures approximately 2-1/2” wide by 3/4” tall.
• A coordinating die collection will be available for sale separately, retailing for $3.  This collection includes a total of 2 dies.

 

Background Basics: Inspiration is a great set for creating your own inspirational backgrounds with Melissa Bickford's unique style. With many inspirational words and sayings within the backgrounds this is sure to be a set that will bring a special touch to all your paper crafting projects!

The Details:

• Background Basics: Inspiration will be available for purchase on November 15th.
• It will retail for $18.
• Background Basics: Inspiration contains a total of 4 images.  The long background strips measure 5-1/2 inches long by 1-1/10 inches tall. The background blocks measure 1 inch wide by 1-1/2 inches tall.
• A coordinating impression plate will be available for sale separately, retailing for $16. 

We have a fabulous new cover plate for you this month!  Cover Plate: Circles can be paired up with the patterned circles in Bits & Buttons as well as Boy Basics: Simple Circles!

The Details: 

• Cover Plate: Circles will be available for purchase on November 15th.
• It will retail for $16.
• Cover Plate: Circles measures 4-1/4" x 5-1/2".

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

My first project is a little something perfect for ringing in the New Year!

For the card, I ended up pulling out the Movers & Shakers Spinners dies to transform the party popper image into a spinning, interactive focal point.  To begin, I die-cut the straight spinner "track" from a block of white cardstock.

I then added these numbers in a rainbow of hues just above it.  The clean & simple font used for the numbers in Countdown to Christmas were just what I needed!  I overlapped the numbers slightly using a variety of colors:  beginning with Pure Poppy and continuing with Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise, Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado, Ocean Tides, Hawaiian Shores, Aqua Mist, Charcoal Palette, and Soft Stone.  I added the sentiment "You're Invited To:" from By Invitation in True Black, then added "New Year's Eve Party" from Party Poppers.  To make the phrase complete, I added a letter "A" between the two using Simple Alphabet.

I die-cut the various pieces for the party popper focal point from white cardstock.  The ends were stamped in ORange Zest, the center chevron rectangle in Pure Poppy.  I added a strip of Summer Sunrise Pattern Pack (stripes) paper and a star cut from Simply Chartreuse cardstock using the Super Stars Border die.  The look was completed with a small rhinestone in the center.

I created the coordinating popper party favor using it Favor It Box 8 dies.  I used the same colors & numbers for the center portion, made from white cardstock.

I added the sentiment from Party Poppers in True Black ink.  Pure Poppy Grosgrain ribbon finishes off the ends.

Now for a birthday card using the new Party Poppers stamp set.

I die-cut the popper ends from Rustic White cardstock and stamped them with Hawaiian Shores ink.  The "broken' center portion was die-cut with the Party Poppers dies as well, only from Summer Sunrise cardstock, stamped with Orange Zest.  I used various stars from Super Stars to create an "explosion" look.  Several different sizes of rhinestones add some dimension & sparkle.

I used one of my favorite sentiments from Super Stars to help reinforce the "explosion" look.

The word "Celebrate" from Party Poppers helps add balance just underneath the popper image.

Now for a little something appropriate for a teen boy!  I pulled out the new Cover Plate: Circles die and played around with it.  I ended up die-cutting the frame from True Black cardstock and adhering it to a white card base.

I die-cut the Cover Plate: Circles again from white cardstock and stamped just the circles to insert into the black frame.  I used Boy Basics: Simple Circles and the circular video game button image from Boy Basics: Game On to stamp the circles.  The colors I used were: Terracotta Tile, Ocean Tides, Canyon Clay, Summer Sunrise, and Ripe Avocado.

For the sentiment block, I start by die-cutting white cardstock with one of the Half & Half dies.  I used several elements from Boy Basics: Game On to build a balanced focal point.

I'm anxious to play more with this new cover plate and experiment with combining it with different stamps in my current stamp collection.  Tons of possibilities with this one!

I have another Party Popper project for you, this one more appropriate for a feminine birthday gift.

For the card, I started with a Vintage Cream background block and I stamped it with the new Background Basics: Inspiration set using Fine Linen ink.  I added flowers using Flower Fusion #7 using Berry Sorbet, Melon Berry & Aqua Mist.

For the focal point, I die-cut Vintage cream cardstock with the Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle die and stamped it with the leafy frame from Tag-its #3.  I die-cut the Heart-2-Heart #10 butterfly from Vintage Cream cardstock as well, and stamped the coordinating image in Melon Berry with a few Berry Sorbet accents.

A strip of Aqua Mist Bitty Dot paper was added under the focal point to help ground it.

The coordinating popper, created with Favor It Box 8 dies, was created with many of the same supplies as the card.

I used the larger butterfly from Heart-2-Heart #10 to top off the focal point, this time stamping it in Berry Sorbet.  A bit of Berry Sorbet Satin ribbon was used to close-up both ends, finished with Melon Berry buttons.

Next up, a sunshine-y card perfect for brightening someones day.  I used grass & flowers from the Honey Bees set to create the background for the butterfly.  The flowers were stamped multiple times (without re-inking) to create a softer artistic look.  I used Simply Chartreuse & Limeade Ice for the grass, Hibiscus Burst, Raspberry Fizz, Royal Velvet, Winter Wisteria, Summer Sunrise, Orange Zest & Terracotta Tile for the flowers.

I added the delicate script "With Sympathy" sentiment from Heart-2-Heart #10 in black ink in the corner.  Everything was adhered to a Classic Kraft card base.

There are all sorts of things you can add to your exploding popper images.  Here I have pulled out a small chocolate kiss stamp from Friendship Jar Spring Fillers stamp set to combine with Party Poppers.  The background of my card was embossed with the Cover Plate" Circles die.

I die-cut the ends of the popper from Silver Shimmer cardstock and stamped them with Charcoal Palette ink.  The bows were die-cut from Hibiscus Burst cardstock and stamped with Raspberry Fizz.  The broken center pieces are stamped with the striped block image also from Party Poppers.

The kisses are stamped with Noir Palette and colored with T4 & T6 Copic markers, the flags done with RV19.  A bit of T1 was added around everything for shadows.  Tiny rhinestones finish the top off each kiss.  I stamped small hearts from Simple Valentine using Raspberry Fizz and finished the block off with a sentiment from the same set stamped in black.  The Fillable Frames #10 die-cut was edges with a silver paint pen.

The new Party Poppers set comes with a few different patterned blocks to be used for the center of the poppers.  I decided to take one of them and use it to create this fun & simple background.

I stamped the block in Summer Sunrise, Canyon Clay, Autumn Rose, Scarlet Jewel, Dark Chocolate, Ocean Tides, and Ripe Avocado, overlapping each one slightly.  I then heat embossed the sentiment with Filigree White Embossing powder across the the background area.  So easy!  The white block was then adhered to a Smokey Shadow card base.

I hope you have enjoyed all the creations that I have shared with you today!  Are your wheels turning with party favors you could whip up or festive cards you could create to usher in the new year?  Hopefully we've sparked a bit of your creativity with today's projects and new product introductions!  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, November 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 November Release Winners Page before noon EST the same day.  Thank you for stopping by today and best of luck with the contest!

Betsy Veldman is showcasing Party Poppers and the Favor It Box 8.

Danielle Flanders is sharing more with Heart-2-Heart #10 and Background Basics: Inspiration.

Cristina Kowalczyk is featuring the Cover Plate: Circles. 

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COUNTDOWN TO THE NEW YEAR ENSEMBLE

• STAMPS: Party Poppers (available November 15th) Countdown to Christmas, By Invitation
• INK: Pure Poppy, Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise, Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado, Ocean Tides, Hawaiian Shores, Aqua Mist, Charcoal Palette, Soft Stone, True Black
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, True Black, Summer Sunrise Pattern Pack (stripes)
• OTHER: Party Poppers dies, Favor It Box 8 dies, Movers & Shakers: Spinners dies, Super Stars border die, rhinestone (KaiserCraft), Pure Poppy Grosgrain ribbon
• FINISHED SIZE: 8" x 4" (card), 8-1/2" x 1-1/2" (popper box)

CELEBRATE POPPER CARD

• STAMPS: Party Poppers (available November 15th) Super Stars
• INK: Hawaiian Shores, Orange Zest, True Black
• PAPER: Rustic White, Aqua Mist, Summer Sunrise
• OTHER: Party Poppers dies, rhinestones (KaiserCraft)
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

GAME ON CARD

• STAMPS: Boy Basics: Game On, Boy Basics: Simple Circles
• INK: Terracotta Tile, Ripe Avocado, Canyon Clay, Summer Sunrise, Ocean Tides, True Black
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, True Black
• OTHER: Cover Plate: Circles die, Half & Half die, 1/4" circle punch (EK Success)
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

MAKE A WISH BUTTERFLY ENSEMBLE

• STAMPS: Heart-2-Heart #10, Background Basics: Inspiration (available November 15th) Tag-its #10, Tag-its #3, Flower Fusion #7
• INK: Fine Linen, Berry Sorbet, Melon Berry, Aqua Mist, Dark Chocolate
• PAPER: Vintage Cream, Aqua Mist, Aqua Mist Pattern Pack (bitty dots)
• OTHER: Heart-2-Heart #10 dies, Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle die, Favor It Box 8 dies, Berry Sorbet Satin ribbon, Melon Berry Buttons, twine, R05 Copic Marker
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (card), 8-1/2" x 1-1/2" (popper box)

WITH SYMPATHY CARD

• STAMPS: Heart-2-Heart #10 (available November 15th) Honey Bees
• INK: Simply Chartreuse, Limeade Ice, Hibiscus Burst, Raspberry Fizz, Royal Velvet, Winter Wisteria, Summer Sunrise, Orange Zest, Terracotta Tile, True Black
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Classic Kraft, Harvest Gold
• OTHER: Heart-2-Heart #10 die
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

HUGS & KISSES CARD

• STAMPS: Party Poppers (available November 15th) Friendship Jar Spring Fillers, Simple Valentine
• INK: Raspberry Fizz, Charcoal Palette, Noir Palette
• PAPER: Raspberry Fizz, Hibiscus Burst, Silver Shimmer, Pink Shimmer
• OTHER: Cover Plate: Circles die, Fillable Frames #10 die, Party Popper dies, Copic Markers (T6, T4, T1, RV19), rhinestones (KaiserCraft)
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

JUST A NOTE CARD

• STAMPS: Party Poppers, Think Big Favorites #22 (available November 15th)
• INK: Summer Sunrise, Canyon Clay, Autumn Rose, Scarlet Jewel, Dark Chocolate, Ocean Tides, Ripe Avocado
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Smokey Shadow
• OTHER: Filigree White Embossing Powder
• FINISHED SIZE: 6-1/2" x 4"