Today, we're thrilled to be introducing an entire new line of products designed to help you to preserve your family's memories in true Papertrey style! Whether you've done any sort of memory-keeping before or not, you'll love how easy these products are to use. And the best part is, of course these goodies can translate beautifully to card-making as well!
Monthly Moments is Heather Nichols' spin on the pocket scrapbooking trend. Each monthly collection will include an entire series of dies, stamps and printed journal cards that leave lots of different options for personalization and customization. And the best part of this series? It embraces true Papertrey Ink style and all of it is versatile enough to be used in card making too, giving you the best of both worlds!
Each month Heather will be introducing a kit appropriate for the layouts you will be working on later that month. Each kit will include a monthly stamp set, a coordinating month die, some form of a journaling card or pocket die as well as an entire pad of pre-printed journaling cards. All of these monthly introductions will have a one-stop-shop option as a kit, or you can pick and choose what you want individually.
This month we are introducing the basic February kit, as well as several fun extras!
Since this is the very first unveiling of Monthly Moments stamp sets (and there are so many of them!) we have an extra special treat in store for you today! We are showcasing the FULL reveal of each stamp set early!
Monthly Moments: February is the first in a series of stamp sets and other coordinating products that are designed to use with scrapbook projects so you can create, preserve, and share your memories, special events, and everyday moments. Don’t just limit yourself to scrapbooking with this series as it will be wonderful for card making and other paper crafting projects as well.
The Details:
- Monthly Moments: February will be available for purchase on February 15th.
- It will retail for $15.
- Monthly Moments: February contains a total of 13 images. The “february” word is just under 3 7/8” wide and is just over 1” tall. The heart checklist image is just under 1 3/4” wide and just over 2 3/8” tall. The ticket image is just over 1 5/8” wide and is just under 1” tall.
- A coordinating die will be available for sale separately, retailing for $3. This die measures 3-3/4" x 1-1/8".
This versatile basic journaling card die is just slightly smaller than 3x4 so it is a perfect fit in your amller photo pockets. The rounded corners are already done for you so it makes it easy to cut yourown cards in any color or pattern you wish. It will even cut a variety of materials other than paper if you wanted to use something untraditional!
The Details:
- Monthly Moments: Journaling Card 1 die will be available for purchase on February 15th.
- It will retail for $8.
- The Monthly Moments: Journaling Card 1 die measures 2-7/8" x 3-7/8".
We are excited to introduce the Monthly Moments: February Journal Card Pad! This collection of journal cards is printed on high quality linen cardstock, making your layouts look polished and professional.
(click photo above to enlarge and see the gorgeous linen texture)
A total of 30 (4x6) sheets are included, two each of 15 designs. The pad of cards is gummed together on one side and provides easy, seamless removal. Features our signature wrap around cover to help keep all of the cards together for storage while also providing a labeled spine for easy reference.
Seven of the 4x6 page designs actually feature two 3x4 cards which can be left intact or cut in half for double the options. If you cut the double spreads in half, you will end up with...
- eight 4x6 card designs (two of each design, making 16 total)
- fourteen 3x4 card designs (two of each design, making 28 total)
This month's collection coordinates with Scarlet Jewel, Hibiscus Burst, Smokey Shadow and Clsassic Kraft.
The Details:
- Monthly Moments Journal Pad will be available for purchase on February 15th.
- It will retail for $9.
- Monthly Moments Journal Pad contains a total of 30 (4x6) sheets are included, two each of 15 designs.
If you love all of the February specific Monthly Moments products above, we will also be offering them as a bundle for your shopping convenience! This kit is a quick and easy way to shop for everything you need for your February layouts! Stamps, dies and even the pre-printed journal cards all packaged together in a high-quality zippered clear bag that you can reuse as memorabilia and photo storage!
- The Monthly Moments: February Kit will be available for sale on February 15th.
- It will retail for $35.
- Monthly Moments: February stamp set
- Monthly Moments: February die
- Monthly Moments: February Journal Card pad
- Monthly Moments: Journal Card 1 die
- Printable Calendar Download pdf (link emailed after purchase)
We are also offering a few additional sets to the Monthly Moments line-up that can be used all year long on your layouts (and card making too!)
Monthly Moments: Slide Frame is part of the series of stamp sets and other coordinating products that are designed to use with scrapbook projects so you can create, preserve, and share your memories, special events, and everyday moments. This set is a great basic for your pages to use to create frame elements with a vintage slide frame feel for your journaling and photos. It will work wonderful for card making and other paper crafting projects as well!
The Details:
- Slide Frame will be available for purchase on February 15th.
- It will retail for $15.
- Slide Frame contains a total of 31 images. The slide frame image is just under 3” square. The “memories captured” sentiment is just under 1 1/2” wide and is just over 1/8” tall. The month elements are just over 1/4” wide and just under 1/8” tall.
- A coordinating die will be available for sale separately, retailing for $7. This die measures 2-7/8" x 2-7/8".
Monthly Moments: Library Card is part of the series of stamp sets and other coordinating products that are designed to use with scrapbook projects so you can create, preserve, and share your memories, special events, and everyday moments. This set is a great basic for your pages to use to create your own custom journaling cards or accents for your other paper crafting projects.
The Details:
- Library Card will be available for purchase on February 15th.
- It will retail for $15.
- Library Card contains a total of 9 images. The library card image is 3 1/8” wide and is just under 3 1/2” tall. The “ this is noteworthy” sentiment is 2 1/4” wide and is just over 1/8” tall. The “take note” sentiment is just over 1” wide and is just over 1/8” tall.
- This stamp set will coordinate with the Monthly Moments: Journal Card 1 die.
The new Monthly Momeents: Library Card stamps, when used with the Monthly Moments: Journaling Card 1 die, creates a wonderful accent for your layouts that is the perfect size for the smaller pockets. Many of you had asked about the difference between this new set and the previously released Library Card stamp. The size difference is demonstrated above.
Monthly Moments: Days of the Week is part of the series of stamp sets and other coordinating products that are designed to use with scrapbook projects so you can create, preserve, and share your memories, special events, and everyday moments. This set is a great basic for your pages that includes all seven days of the week and a few basic sayings to coordinate.
The Details:
- Days of the Week will be available for purchase on February 15th.
- It will retail for $15.
- Days of the Week contains a total of 20 images. The “monday” word is just under 1 1/2” wide and just under 1/2” tall. The circle elements are 5/8” in diameter. The “week in review” sentiment is just under 2” wide and is just over 1/4” tall.
As a complement to all of these fabulous new products, we are proud to also begin carrying a small selection of Simple Stories albums and pocket page protectors. Whether you are into 12x12 or 6x8, we have the perfect basics just for you! See all the details below!
- Eight 12" x 12" pocket pages
- Two 4" x 6" / 3" x 4" pocket pages
- 10 pocket pages total
- All 6" x 8" pocket pages (sold separately) from Simple Stories are also designed to fit in this 12" x 12" album.
- Price: $30
- One each of 12" x 12" page protectors in ten different styles
- 10 page protectors (album refills) per pack
- Ultra thick, heavy weight clear polypropylene material
- Standard three hole spacing
- Seamless edge construction
- Acid free, PVC free, Archival quality
- Price: $6
- 12" x 12" page protectors that contain six 4" x 6" photo sleeves
- 10 page protectors (album refills) per pack
- Ultra thick, heavy weight clear polypropylene material
- Standard three hole spacing
- Seamless edge construction
- Acid free, PVC free, Archival quality
- Price: $6
- 12" x 12" page protectors that contain four 4" x 6" and four 3" x 4" photo sleeves
- 10 page protectors (album refills) per pack
- Ultra thick, heavy weight clear polypropylene material
- Standard three hole spacing
- Seamless edge construction
- Acid free, PVC free, Archival quality
- Price: $6
- two 6" x 8" pocket pages
- two 4" x 6" divided pocket pages
- two 3" x 4" divided pocket pages
- two 3" x 4" / 4" x 6" pocket pages
- two 2" x 8" / 4" x 4" pocket pages
- Price: $17
- One each of 6" x 8" page protectors, two each of five styles
- 10 page protectors (album refills) per pack
- Ultra thick, heavy weight clear polypropylene material
- Standard three hole spacing
- Seamless edge construction
- Acid free, PVC free, Archival quality
- Price: $4
- 6" x 8" page protectors that contain four 3" x 4" photo sleeves each
- 10 page protectors (album refills) per pack
- Ultra thick, heavy weight clear polypropylene material
- Standard three hole spacing
- Seamless edge construction
- Acid free, PVC free, Archival quality
- Price: $4
- 6" x 8" page protectors that contain one 4" x 6" & two 3" x 4" photo sleeves each
- 10 page protectors (album refills) per pack
- Ultra thick, heavy weight clear polypropylene material
- Standard three hole spacing
- Seamless edge construction
- Acid free, PVC free, Archival quality
- Price: $4
Heather says, "I am SO very excited to share my first layouts using my new Monthly Moments product line. I have poured my heart into this collection and I hope that you all love it. There is nothing better than preserving your memories and then sharing them with others. And how much fun is it to add a little bit of creativity into the process too? I took some photos from a big event that happened in our family just a few weeks ago and created the pocket style layouts to document and share all of the fun that we had on that day. I hope that you are inspired by me and the rest of the Monthly Moments team to take some time and document your memories to share with your loved ones too."
CLICK HERE to see more from Heather Nichols.
Ashley says, "We all have moments that deserved to be captured and documented. I'm so excited about this new series. I've created a couple of traditional layouts, but what I love most is that the kits can be used in so many ways. And if you're like me and need a little scrapbooking jolt, these kits will definitely help you to get started."
CLICK HERE to see more from Ashley Cannon Newell.
Danielle says, "Join me in the beginning stages of my journey into pocket scrapbooking, and I'll explain my process in detail for you...how I chose the pieces that I thought worked well together, where to place them, etc. I am excited to delve into this new world and ignite my passion for scrapbooking again, and I do hope you will join this journey with me! The Monthly Moments stamps, dies and papers were true Papertrey Ink style and so beautiful to work with. This morning, my daughter came into my office and saw one of the finished page spreads of her, and she was so interested...asking all kinds of questions. I am feeling wonderful about documenting these things for her already! Whether you have children or not, this is a wonderful, easy way to keep up with documenting your life."
CLICK HERE to see more from Danielle Flanders.
Melissa says, "I'm so excited about the introduction of the new Monthly Moments kit to the line up of Papertrey Ink products. There is something so sweet and special about preserving the little, every day moments, the simple things that sometimes go unnoticed and I'm grateful for the opportunity to be more observant as I go throughout my day. I'm looking forward to creating and capturing these memories right along with you."
CLICK HERE to see more from Melissa Phillips.
Didn't these designers come up with some amazing ideas? Heather will be providing additional inspiration for the rest of the release. And you will even be seeing more projects from the other ladies on the first of the month in our newsletter! Lots more inspiration to come and look forward too!!!!
I hope you have enjoyed all the creations that I have shared with you today! Do you do any sort of pocket scrapbooking currently? Does this look like something you'd like to try, after seeing these fabulous new products? We would love to hear your initial thoughts on everything we introduced!
We are pleased to introduce The Monthly Moments Trading Card Challenge!!! Based on the old ATC trading card days, you are challenged to do something amazing with a 3x4 flat card! Stamp it, layer it, embellish it any way you wish! Then share your creations here on our InLinkz list! Your 3x4 trading card can be adapted for a scrapbooking layout or something that could be attached to a card front.
If you would like to take the challenge a step further, there is a special sub-forum set-up in our Customer Forum HERE, for you to add your name to a trade list. I have posted first and everyone thereafter will automatically PM (private message) their mailing address to the person who posted before them. Once you receive the next forum member's address, you can mail your trading card to them! The trading card you receive can be used on a card front or in your Monthly Moments album!
1. Create a Monthly Moments trading card (3x4). This card should be flat (not folded). Stamp, embellish or alter your card in any way you like.
2. Your project must use at least one Papertrey product.
3. Upload a photo of your project to your blog, online gallery or any other photo-hosting site (such as photobucket or flickr).
4. Add the direct link to your project on our InLinkz list below.
5. You may create as many projects as you like for the challenge, but each project should have a separate link.
6. And/or you can leave a comment here to be eligible to win. How do you feel about the Monthly Moments products introduced today? Do you have a favorite already? Do you think you will be individual elements each month, or stick with the kit? (Just click the small "comments" link in blue beside the date in the footer of this post. If you are reading this as an email subscription, be sure to click through to the actual blog to leave an eligible comment)
7. You have until 7am EST, Sunday, February 9th to add your project link or comment and qualify for the contest.
8. SEVEN randomly selected winners will be announced on our February Release Winners page no later than noon EST, February 9th.
SEVEN randomly selected winners will each receive a $70 Papertrey gift certificate to spend however they choose! Thank you for joining us today and best of luck with the contest!
OWEN THROUGH THE YEARS LAYOUT
- STAMPS: Monthly Moments: February (available February 15th) Antique Alphabet, Mini Scrapbooking Series: Library Ledger
- INK: True Black, Charcoal Palette
- PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Smokey Shadow, Monthly Moments: February Journal Card Pad, Soft Stone Pattern Pack (stripes)
- OTHER: Monthly Moments: Journal Card 1 die, Block Alphabet Upper dies, Headline Numbers dies
- FINISHED SIXE: 12" x 12"