It's all about birthdays young and old, here at Papertrey Ink today! We're celebrating in style with a host of new stamps and dies all designed to have you creating birthday cards, gifts and decor with ease!
You can never have enough sentiments for birthday cards and tags. This set will allow you to create a wonderful array of birthday cards, tags, and projects! A unique combination of modern fonts will allow you to find the perfect way of expressing your well wishes both inside and outside your card.
The Details:
- Inside & Out: Birthday II will be available for purchase on July 15th.
- It will retail for $24.
- Inside & Out: Birthday II contains a total of 24 images. "Sending you love & laughter..." measures 2-3/8" x 1-3/8". "May the sun bring you new energy by day..." measures 2-1/8" x 2-3/8" "The two most important days of your life..." measures 2-1/4" x 1-1/2". "Wishes are the magic..." measures 2-1/8" x 1-1/2". May your layers be may..." measures 1-1/4" x 3/4". "Yeah, it's your birthday..." measures 2" x 1-1/4". "The more candles..." measures 3-1/8" x 1/2". The small block "Happy Birthday" measures 3/4" x 1/2". "Sending you warm wishes of happiness..." measures 1-5/8" x 1-5/8". "May your birthday bring you..." measures 2-1/8" x 1-1/2". "Sending you a whole lot of happy." measures 1-5/8" x 3/8". "Because when you stop and look around..." measures 2-1/4" x 1".
These 1 1/2" patterned blocks feature miniature versions of some of your favorite patterns. Perfect for adding a little something to a button, a die-cut flower and especially alphabet and number dies. The detail that each pattern contains is remarkable and you will love using these to add just that "little" something special to your projects.
The Details:
- Bitty Background Blocks II will be available for purchase on July 15th.
- It will retail for $15.
- Bitty Background Blocks II contains a total of 6 images. Each patterned block measures 1-1/2" x 1-1/2".
Introducing the By the Numbers Border die! Not only will this set of wired shapes work well to create a negative cut border, but you can also use the individual numbers as a smaller version of the original By the Numbers die collection. The numbers are wired together just in case you decide that you don't want to leave them as a border and instead cut them apart.
The Details:
- By the Numbers Border Die will be available for purchase on July 15th.
- It will retail for $10.
- By the Numbers Border Die contains a total of 1 die (10 wired shapes). The overall border measures 1-1/4" x 6-1/2". The individual numbers average about 7/8" tall and 3/4" wide.
You've been asking for this one and we're thrilled to be able to deliver! Introducing a collection of dies that will cut perfect mats for all of the large previously released By the Numbers dies. Now it will be easy to incorporate that second color without having to do any tracing or careful scissor cutting.
The Details:
- By the Numbers Mats Dies will be available for purchase on July 15th.
- It will retail for $18.
- By the Numbers Mats Dies contains a total of 9 dies. They each average around 1-3/4" x 2".
Here is a little visual comparison of all the By the Numbers products together...
This set of dies was designed to be used with the number dies found in either the original By the Numbers die collection or the new By the Numbers Border die collection. These allow you to add the perfect suffix to personalize the specific birthday or anniversary that your recipient is celebrating. The two different font styles will add a lot to various types of projects!
The Details:
- Suffix Style die collection will be available for purchase on July 15th.
- It will retail for $5.
- Suffix Style die collection contains a total of 2 dies (4 wired shapes + 4 wired shapes). The die measure 1-1/8" x 1-7/8" total, averaging 3/8" x 1" each (A), 2-1/4" x 1-1/2" total, averaging 7/8" x 5/8".
We're so excited to bring you the Rainbow Stripes die collection! These dies allow you to create fun modern stripes to add to your A2 cards. Rainbow Stripes gives you an easy way to create a bold & curved striped border accent. You can use it either horizontally or vertically for lots of different looks.
The Details:
- Rainbow Stripes die collection will be available for purchase on July 15th.
- It will retail for $11.
- Rainbow Stripes die collection contains a total of 1 die (5 wired shapes). The die measures 5-1/2" x 4".
We're also bringing you the Rainbow Circle die collection this month! Simply cut the curved stripes twice and adhere them in two groups, using the die-cut circle as your guide. The ends of your stripes can be adhered underneath the alternate set of stripes to give you a nice clean finished look. Both of the Rainbow die collctions ought to be great companions to the new By the Numbers Border die collection as well as several of the other birthday elements. Lots of fun color schemes can be had as well!
The Details:
- Rainbow Circle die collection will be available for purchase on July 15th.
- It will retail for $9.
- Rainbow Circle die collection contains a total of 2 dies. The dies measure 3-1/2" x 4-1/2" (A), 1-3/4" (B).
Now that I've made all of the formal introductions, let's get onto the projects!
For my first project I could hardly wait to use the Rainbow Stripes die!I decided to pair it up with a fun color trio, Summer Sunrise, Lemon Tart and white.
I die-cut the stripes and adhered them directly to my Aqua Mist card front.
Next, I heat embossed these sentiments from the previously released Big Birthday Wishes set using White Filigree Embossing Powder. I used the original By the Numbers dies to die-cut the 2 and 3 from Summer Sunrise cardstock. I then stamped both of the digits with the banner pattern from Bitty Background Blocks II using Canyon Clay ink.
Then I die-cut the new coordinating By the Numbers Mats using white cardstock. I love how that little detail adds SO much to the project and makes the numbers POP from the page!
For the inside, I used this festive sentiment from the new Inside & Out: Birthday II in Charcoal Palette ink. The die-cut star (Seeing Stars die collection) was stamped just like the numbers earlier.
My next project used the new Rainbow Circles die. One of the things I love mot about this new die is that you can do SO much with it. You can cut all the stripes from a single color or use multiple colors. You can use just a few of the stripes or all five. The straight portion of the rainbow is extended to give you more design options. The sky is literally the limit here!
I opted to cut this one from Winter Wisteria and Blueberry Sky. I wanted to show you what this looks like once die-cut. Because of the was die manufacturing works, the ends of the strips are partially cut. You will need to use some sharp scissors to just snip them from you cardstock like I've shown above.
I die-cut the word "birthday" using the Birthday Trio dies and Smokey Shadow cardstock. I then stamped the focal word with the tiny harlequin pattern from the new Bitty Background Blocks II in True Black. I masked off and inked just "wishes" from one of the larger sentiments from Inside & Out: Birthday II to add underneath "birthday". The letter "i" was dotted with a black rhinestone.
All of this was adhered to a block of Aqua Mist and adhered to a white card base.
For the interior, I added another sentiment from Inside & Out: Birthday II using Spring Rain and Winter Wisteria inks. Three tiny black rhinestones help to ground everything.
Next up is another card using the Rainbow circles die. Every time I look at a project created with this new die, I can't help but think about how difficult it would be to get this look if cutting it out by hand! The dies are worth every penny!
I thought I would show you a quick little step by step on how to assemble the Rainbow Stripes. First you want to die-cut your stripe from whatever color(s) of cardstock you decided to work with and trim them like I showed you above. Then you will want to die-cut the center circle and adhere it to your card front. Add some tape around the center circle and adhere your first set of stripes, using the edge of the circle as your guide. It is best to begin with the center stripe closest to the circle first, then working your way out. Be wary of NOT adhering the straight portion of the stripes down yet.
Begin adhering the second set of stripes in much of the same manner, but make sure that the short ends get tucked and adhered UNDER the first set for a more polished look.
Once you have completed all of the assembly, trim the ends of the stripes to line up perfectly with the edge of your card if needed.
Next, I die-cut my numbers using the new By the Numbers Border die and Simply Chartreuse cardstock. I stamped them with the tiny hearts from Bitty Background Blocks II using Ripe Avocado ink.
To begin building the focal point, I stamped the word "Happy" from Inside & Out: Birthday II in True Black. I then die-cut one of the new Suffix Style options from True Black cardstock to add beside the 40.
I die-cut the word "birthday" from the Birthday Trio die set with True Black cardstock and added that underneath the 40. Everything is adhered to Smokey Shadow cardstock.
For the interior, I added one of my favorite sentiments from Inside & Out: Birthday II in True Black. I also added some of the leftovers from die-cutting the stripes to create these amazing accents for the sentiment.
My last project today shows a bit of a softer side. I stamped the previously released World Map in Simply Chartreuse onto white cardstock. The first step was to die-cut the By the Numbers Border from the map block, reserving all the pieces for later. I then used Simply Chartreuse & Ocean Tides refills to watercolor the remaining map only.
After it dried, I added the numbers back using bits of foam tape. I love the contrast of the watercolored background and the plain numbers!
I added this sentiment from Inside & Out: Birthday II above the row of numbers in True Black.
Everything was adhered to a Classic Kraft card base.
For the inside, I added this fun new sentiment from Inside & Out: Birthday II using True Black ink.
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 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! Do you have a list of birthdays coming up that you could use some of these new birthday items on? Which products are you most excited about today? 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, July 14th to leave your comment and be eligible to win. Only one comment per person please. One randomly selected winner will be announced on our July 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 Lizzie Jones.
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- STAMPS: Bitty Background Blocks II, Inside & Out: Birthday II (available July 15th) Big Birthday Wishes
- INK: VersaMark, Canyon Clay, Charcoal Palette
- PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Summer Sunrise, Lemon Tart, Aqua Mist
- OTHER: By the Numbers dies, By the Numbers Mats dies, Rainbow Stripes die, Seeing Stars die, White Filigree Embossing Powder
- FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"
BIRTHDAY WISHES CARD
- STAMPS: Bitty Background Blocks II, Inside & Out: Birthday II (available July 15th)
- INK: True Black, Spring Rain, Winter Wisteria
- PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Winter Wisteria, Blueberry Sky, Smokey Shadow
- OTHER: Rainbow Circles die, Birthday Trio die, black rhinestones (Kaiser Craft)
- FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"
40TH BIRTHDAY CARD
- STAMPS: Bitty Background Blocks II, Inside & Out: Birthday II (available July 15th)
- INK: True Black, Ripe Avocado
- PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Smokey Shadow, Hawaiian Shores, Enchanted Evening, Raspberry Fizz, Berry Sorbet, Orange Zest, True Black, Simply Chartreuse
- OTHER: By the Number Border die, Rainbow Circles die, Suffix Style die
- FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"
VINTAGE MAP BIRTHDAY CARD
- STAMPS: Inside & Out: Birthday II (available July 15th) World Map
- INK: True Black, Simply Chartreuse, pad & refill, Ocean Tides refill
- PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Classic Kraft
- OTHER: By the Number Border die
- FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"