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Quick Crafts for the Holidays

Welcome to the first group post for this month's release! We are here to share some quick and easy holiday projects that you can create when you are in a pinch and short on time! The team some has some amazing tips to share with you, so let's get started!

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Spruce up your holiday packages with the Christmas Cuts collection! This stamp set coordinates with the Christmas Cuts Tag dies to create seasonal embellishments for all of your gift giving needs. Or pair these sentiments with your favorite winter imagery for cards brimming with yuletide style. You’ll love how many of your Christmastime needs are covered with this adaptable sentiment set!

The Details: 

• Christmas Cuts Sentiments will be available for purchase on October 15th.
• It will retail for $15.
• Christmas Cuts Sentiments contains a total of 16 images. The “Peace & Joy” sentiment measures 1 7/8” wide by 9/10” tall. The “Don’t open until Christmas” sentiment measures 2 1/5” wide by just under 1/2” tall. The “Hospitality” sentiment measures 2 1/8” wide by 7/10” tall.
• A coordinating die collection will be available for sale separately, retailing for $21.  This collection includes a total of 3 tag dies. They each measure about 3" x 3-1/4".

 

Jingle All the Way is a great holiday collection of sentiments that feature brushstroke words and coordinating words and sentiments to create the perfect festive sentiments for your holiday projects. The sentiments are great for cards, tags, scrapbook projects, and more!

The Details: 

• Jingle All the Way will be available for purchase on October 15th.
• It will retail for $15.
• Jingle All the Way contains a total of 11 images. The brushstroke “Christmas” word is 3 1/2” wide and just over 1/2” tall. The “joy” word is 1 1/4” wide and just under 1 1/2” tall. The “to the world” sentiment is just under 1 3/4” wide and just over 1/4” tall.
• A coordinating die collection will be available for sale separately, retailing for $9.  This collection includes a total of 5 dies. Christmas:  5/8" x 3 1/2", Jingle:  1 1/16" x 2", Joy:  1 1/4" x 1 1/8", Merry:  7/8" x 2 1/4", Holidays: 1" x 2 3/4"

 

 

This extra-large sentiment stamp is a stunner! Quick Notes Holiday mini stamp set pairs perfectly with its coordinating Quick Notes Holiday die. This collection will help you create fun layers that will wow the recipients of your holiday cards.

The Details: 

• Quick Notes: Holiday will be available for purchase on October 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Quick Notes: Holiday contains a total of 1 image. The “merry & bright” sentiment image measures 2 1/4" x 3 3/8”.
• A coordinating die will be available for sale separately, retailing for $15.  This single die measures 5" x 3 3/4".

 

 

 

Erin has cleverly designed some new dies that can be used to create grosgrain textured bows from paper, felt and more. You can use just the bow portion to add to holiday gifts and bags, or pair is up with the straight length of "ribbon" on a card or small gift box/bag. You will LOVE the results you get with these and how quickly they come together!

The Details: 

• Simple Gift Bow die collection will be available for purchase on October 15th.
• It will retail for $12.
• Simple Gift Bow contains a total of 4 dies. Bow with Ribbon: 7/8" x 7", Bow:  7/8" x 2 5/16", Ribbon: 1 3/4" x 2 1/8", Bow Center: 9/16" x 9/16"

 

The Details: 

• Layered Gift Bow die collection will be available for purchase on October 15th.
• It will retail for $15.
• Layered Gift Bow contains a total of 4 dies. Ribbon: 5/8" x 7", Gift Bow Center: 5/8" x 1", Outer Bow: 2 3/4" x 2 7/8", Inner Bow: 2 1/4" x 2".

 

Loving this new die collection Maile is adding to her ongoing collection. The Merry Christmas can used as is, or can be accented with the holly or evergreen sprigs. This is the kind of product that can add lots of style to holiday creations, with very little effort. Perfect for quick crafting!

The Details: 

• Shaped Sayings: Christmas die collection will be available for purchase on October 15th.
• It will retail for $9.
• Shaped Sayings: Christmas contains a total of 5 dies. Merry Christmas: 2 5/8" x 3 1/8", Large Holly Leaf:  1 9/16" x 3/4", Small Holly Leaf:  1 1/4" x 5/8", Holly Leaves and Berries:  1 5/16" x 2 7/8", Large Berry: 5/16" x 5/16", Medium Berry: 5/16" x 1/4", Small Berry:  1/4" x 1/4".

 

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

I usually make a big pile of gift tags well before Christmas, but it never fails that a few extra gifts come up after I have used up my stash. This little tag is quick and easy to create, and looks amazing thanks to the details that Maile incorporated into her Shapes Sayings: Christmas die.

I die-cut everything from white cardstock to keep it simple. 

>>>TIP: It saves a few steps if you can die-cut all of your pieces from one piece of cardstock with one pass through your die-cutting machine. If you want to add pops of color, use your favorite coloring medium instead.

The holly leaves and berries were colored with Copic markers, with a thick application of glossy accents tot he berries.

>>>TIP: To further simplify everything, I kept my tag base a simple rectangle. It is easy to cut several from a sheet of cardstock with just a paper trimmer and it allows the focus to be on the elements that you add to the tag.

Now that you have seen a little something from me, here are some of the amazing things that the team has created!

 

Amy says, "No matter how well I've planned, something unexpected comes up during the holidays. I'd rather make a mad dash to my craft room than to the store! Having a repertoire of quick and simple project ideas is key. Maile's Quick Notes: Holiday stamp and cover plate allow you to create card and tag projects that come together in minutes, with plenty of style and pizzazz built in!"

CLICK HERE to see more from Amy Sheffer.

 

Ashley says, "The holiday season is filled with so many opportunities for giving and spending time with special loved ones. To be able to enjoy the holiday season while sharing your appreciation, the need to create cards, tags, and more is pressing. Papertrey Ink is coming to your aid this holiday season with the new Quick Notes: Holiday stamp and die design by Maile Belles. Creating cards and tags with this new product collection is super easy and inspiring to create countless projects. Hop on over to my blog to see how I made a few watercolor gift tags and a quick and easy holiday card."

CLICK HERE to see more from Ashley Cannon Newell.

 

 

Betsy says, "If you're like me, you're usually looking for quick ways to wrap up small gifts and treats for the holidays.  Today's products are perfect for just that.  These beautiful bow dies take all the hard work out of topping your packages with the perfect bow...no fuss required!  Stop by to see me quick wrap as well as a
card using these great new dies."

CLICK HERE to see more from Betsy Veldman.

 

Danielle says, "The Christmas Cuts are perfect for creating quick tags or for use on cards. There is so much you can do with these! I've created holiday tags backed with the Sparkle & Shine patterned papers and raised the top portion up with dimensional adhesive, but can also see these as shaker tags with a bit of laminate in the middle to hold the contents in. OR you can even trim the middle of the windows out and use them for other occasions too - so very versatile! I can't wait to use these again!"

CLICK HERE to see more from Danielle Flanders.

 

Heather says, "You know I love making tags for the holidays and they are definitely quick to put together. Tags can also make a quick card - they are a great card for a focal point and you don't need many extras to make the card shine."

CLICK HERE to see more from Heather Nichols.

 

Kay says, "I love making tags for my gifts during the holidays!  The new Christmas Cuts Dies along with the Christmas Cuts Sentiments stamps make creating tags so quick and easy, which is a good thing, because I usually need lots of them! These are so easy to customize to match your wrapping paper, by changing the colors of the background or the tag itself! Stop by and see how I made some fun watercolor backgrounds for mine!"

CLICK HERE to see more from Kay Miller.

 

Laurie says, "I am over the moon about the new die I am showcasing today on my blog.  It's a new bow die and its awesome!  It's so quick and easy and makes the most gorgeous bow.  It comes with a whole strip where you can create you own grosgrain ribbon!  I have an easy card and tag today to share on my blog, to show you how these fun new dies work!"

CLICK HERE to see more from Laurie Willison.

 

Lizzie says, "It never fails...I always have grand plans for my cards, packaging, and tags for Christmas and as the holidays draw near I run out of time to get to everything. The products we're sharing today will help me easily pull together those last-minute projects without skimping on style. I hope you'll stop by my blog to get some inspiration for those moments when you're also squeezed for time."

CLICK HERE to see more from Lizzie Jones.

 

Melissa says, "Quick and easy, clean and simple….just what you are looking for when it comes to your hand-crafted holiday cards, right?  The sweet new Jingle All the Way stamp set and coordinating dies are perfect for achieving that look this Christmas and will help you simplify your design while still creating fabulous cards to share with loved ones this holiday season."

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!  Which of these new products would you like to have on hand when you are in a holiday pinch? Is there a project design that you can definitely see yourself recreating when you are short on time in December?  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 ET, October 13th to leave your comment and be eligible to win.  Only one comment per person please.  One randomly selected winner will be announced on our October Release Winners Page before noon ET the same day.  Thank you for stopping by today and best of luck with the contest!

CLICK HERE to see more from Erin Lincoln. 

QUICK MERRY CHRISTMAS TAG

• PAPER: Stamper's Select White
• DIES: Shaped Sayings: Christmas
• OTHER: silver eyelet, glossy accents, Copic markers 
• FINISHED SIZE: 2-1/2" x 3-3/4"

Introducing New Paper Clippings, Inspired, Splits & What the Doodle

Here we are on day two with even MORE fabulous new products to highlight for you! Sit back and enjoy today's post!

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Scherenschnitte, which means “scissor cuts” in German, is the art of intricate paper cutting.  Now you can easily capture a similar look in your own paper crafting with the Paper Clippings series of stamps and dies.  The Paper Clippings: Joy to the World stamp set includes an oversized sentiment, perfect for creating beautiful, meaningful holiday cards!  Pair the stamps with the oversized coordinating die, or use them on their own to create stunning stamped focal points on your cards and projects.

The Details:

• Paper Clippings: Joy to the World will be available for purchase on October 15th.
• It will retail for $15.
• Paper Clippings: Joy to the World contains a total of 10 images. The large star measures 1-3/4” wide and 1-1/2” high.  The “J” and “Y” both measure 1” wide and 2” high.  The banner measures 4” wide and 1-1/8” high.  The “world” sentiment measures 3-3/8” wide and 1-1/2” high.  The globe measures 1-5/8”.  The “The Lord is come” sentiment measures 2-3/8” wide and 1/8” high. 
• A coordinating main die will be available for sale separately, retailing for $15.  It measures about 3-7/8” x 5”.
• A coordinating Details die collection is also available for sale separately, retailing for $10. This collection includes a total of 6 dies. Banner (4” x 1-1/4”), earth (1-3/4”), large star (1-1/2” x 1-1/4”), medium star (1/2” x 7/8”), small star (1/2” x 5/8”).

 

 

The Inspired series is a collection of sentiment stamps and coordinating dies featuring inspiring words of faith.  The Inspired series is perfect for stamping meaningful notes of faith and encouragement to yourself or your loved ones. Use these sentiments in your Bible journaling, the Moments Inked Planner, or on cards, tags, and bookmarks. Many of the sentiments in the Inspired: Hope set are especially fitting for expressing encouragement or sympathy.

The Details:

• Inspired: Hope will be available for purchase on October 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Inspired: Hope contains a total of 9 images. The large script “”Hope” sentiment measures 2” wide and 1” high.  The “In Christ alone…” sentiment measures 1-7/8” wide and 1/4” high.  The assembled “Those who hope…” sentiment measures 2-3/8” wide and 2” high. 
• A coordinating die will be available for sale separately, retailing for $3.  The die measures 2-3/8” x 1-1/8"

 

 

Splits: 'Tis the Season is the ninth in a monthly series of stamp sets featuring a “splits” focal image, each with their own handcrafted look and theme. Each month will include a different sentiment that is interchangeable between any of the “splits” frame images.  The sentiments will be sized just right to snuggle into the space provided within each frame stamp.  A coordinating die will also be available to make cutting, stamping, and mounting them a breeze. A lot of mixing and matching fun to be had, you’ll want to be sure to collect them all!

The Details:

• Splits: 'Tis the Season will be available for purchase on October 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Splits: 'Tis the Season contains a total of 5 images. The frame image measures 2 1/2" x 2 1/4" and the "'Tis the Season" sentiment measures 2 3/8" x 1/2".
• A coordinating die will be available for sale separately, retailing for $4.  It measures 2 1/4" x 2 5/8".

 

 

Coloring isn’t just for kids!  The What the Doodle series was inspired by the current coloring craze.  Stamp these intricate images over and over and color ‘til your heart’s content.  Use your favorite medium – markers, colored pencils, pens, or watercolor.  Or go for a completely different look and just stamp or heat emboss the outline images and skip the coloring!  The images in the What the Doodle: Snoflake set are perfect for winter and holiday cards, tags, and more!  Collect all of the What the Doodle sets and create your own coloring books to give as gifts, or enjoy for yourself!

The Details:

• What the Doodle: Snowflakes will be available for purchase on October 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• What the Doodle: Snowflakes contains a total of 10 images. The large snowflake measures 2” wide and 2-3/8” high.  The medium snowflake measures 1-1/2” wide and 1-5/8” high.  The snow flourish measures 1-3/4” wide and 3/4” high.  The smallest detailed snowflake measures 3/4” wide and 7/8” high.  The “wonderful” sentiment measures 1-5/8” wide and 1/4” high. 
• A coordinating die collection will be available for sale separately, retailing for $12. Large Snowflakes:  2 1/2" x 2 1/8", Medium Snowflake:  1 7/8" x 1 5//8", Small Snowflake:  1" x 15/16", Extra Small Snowflake: 5/8" x 9/16", Tiny Snowflake:  1/2" x 7/16", Swirl: 1 1/16" x 2".

 

The Details: 

We have a new, true dark navy coming your way! It is a beautiful rich color that will be an excellent pairing with this month's snowflakes and more. A new classic that can serve as a neutral when put together with other existing colors. Dark Indigo products will be available for purchase on October 15th in the following options:

• Dark Indigo 8-1/2" x 11" cardstock (12 sheets), $3
• Dark Indigo 8-1/2" x 11" cardstock (24 sheets), $5
• Dark Indigo 8-1/2" x 11" cardstock (50 sheets), $9
• Dark Indigo full size ink pad, $5
• Dark Indigo cube, $2
• Dark Indigo ink refill, $4

 

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

The new Paper Clippings: Joy to the World die that Betsy designed is just amazing! There is so much detail and style, all you need to do is add a bit of color and you have an instant masterpiece!

I wanted some really bold colors, so I chose to color it in with markers. I used two tones of each color to add shading, giving the die-cut more depth.

The globe and banner in the middle is one of my favorite parts.

Along the bottom of the card I sponged some Dark Indigo, then used a watercolor brush to add water and give it more of an ocean waves, striped effect.

>>>TIP: Since our inks are dye inks, they play well with water. Experiment with the different effects you can get after sponging a large area like this. You can add stripes like I did here, dots, splatters, etc.

I used very small snips of foam tape to adhere the die-cut to the front of my card.

This die-cut is pretty enough that it could make a beautiful framed piece to display during the holidays too!

The stitched banner included in the Paper Clippings: Joy to the World Details collection is a new favorite for me.

>>>TIP: You can bend and straight single line sentiment stamp on your block to match the curvature of the banner, giving you lots of options for mixing and matching.

To help add some shading, I colored both the banner and the Inspired: Hope die-cuts with Copic markers. It is simple, but it keeps the statement as the focus of the card. This would be easy to replicate in alternate colors to suit the recipient or occasion. 

I hope you have enjoyed the creations that I have shared with you today!  What are some of your favorites that are showcased 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 ET, October 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 October Release Winners Page before noon ET the same day.  Thank you for stopping by today and best of luck with the contest!

 

Melissa Phillips will be highlighting Splits: 'Tis the Season.

 

Danielle Flanders will be showcasing What the Doodle: Snowflakes.

 

 Lizzie Jones will be presenting Paper Clippings: Joy to the World.

 

CLICK HERE to see more from Betsy Veldman.

 

CLICK HERE to see more from Erin Lincoln.

 

CLICK HERE to see more from Heather Nichols.

 

JOY TO THE WORLD CARD

• INK: Dark Indigo
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White
• OTHER: Paper Clippings: Joy to the World die, watercolor brush
• MARKERS: Copics (E99, E97, BG75, BG78, YG97, YG95, R29, R59, E57, E19)
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

HOPE CARD

• STAMPS: Inspired: Hope
• INK: Ture Black
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White
• OTHER: Inspired: Hope dies, Paper Clippings: Joy to the World Details die
• MARKERS: Copics (E97, E19, R83, R85)
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

Create Along With Us: October 2016

 

With all of the new projects shared by our team during the release, we know you are left with lots of ideas and "I have to try that!" moments.  We present the "Create Along With Us" challenge.  This challenge allows you to select something that the amazing team has created during the release that inspired you, and create your own version.  Your project could use a color scheme that inspired you, a technique, revisit an older set, etc...   The InLinkz list below allows you to share your creations with the community.   We hope you will have fun participating and that this is a feature you will look forward to playing along with each month.

If you are joining along this week, here are the details concerning the "Create Along With Us" Challenge.

--Create a project utilizing inspiration you've seen during release week. Your project must use at least one Papertrey product.

--Please enter new projects only.

--Post your project on your blog, in your gallery or on any other photo-hosting site (such as photobucket or flickr).  Be sure to share the team project that left you inspired and link back to their original post to give them proper credit.

--Add your project to our InLinkz list below.  ONLY ONE ENTRY PER PERSON PLEASE.  

--You will have until 6am, Monday, October 17th, to add your link to the list to be eligible to win. 

--One randomly selected winner will be chosen from ALL the entries on Monday, October 17th, after 6am. 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:

Congratulations to Donna Gourley! Please send a note to customer service and let them know your full name and the email address you would like your gift certificate sent to. Thanks to everyone for playing along!

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Introducing Script Swirls, Botanical Blocks IV and Sprig Wreath

It is time to continue the most wonderful paper crafting time of year with even more incredible new holiday products from Papertrey Ink! We have a little something for everyone, no matter your style today. Just wait until you see what we have to share!

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Sprig Wreath is a beautiful holiday wreath perfect for so many projects. The larger size wreath is perfect for quick and easy cards or you can get more detailed with the detail elements included in the set. Beautiful holiday sentiments finish off this set that is perfect for cards, tags, scrapbooking, and more.

The Details:

• Sprig Wreath will be available for purchase on October15th.
• It will retail for $15.
• Sprig Wreath contains a total of 13 images. The wreath is 3 1/2” wide and just over 3 1/4” tall, the “Believe” word is 1 3/4” wide and just over 1” tall, the larger pinecone is just under 1/4” wide and is just over 3/8” tall.
• A coordinating die/collection will be available for sale separately, retailing for $9.  This collection includes a total of 7 dies.

 

 

This gorgeous set of two botanical images provides you with the perfect stamps to create stunning cards for nearly any recipient for the holidays. Featuring poinsettias and holly, these will work beautifully for winter-themed projects. They are detailed enough so they can be used alone, but they also offer many options for your favorite coloring mediums and techniques, such as Copic markers, water coloring, heat emboss resist and more.

The Details:

• Botanical Blocks IV will be available for purchase on October 15th.
• It will retail for $15.
• Botanical Blocks IV contains a total of 6 images. Each of the floral blocks measures 1 7/8" x 3 1/8". The "Peace, Joy, Love" sentiment block measures 5/8" x 5/8". The "Season's Greetings" sentiment measures 2" x 1/8".
• The floral blocks in this set coordinate with the previously released Botanical Blocks Basics die collection.

 

These script swirls are so versatile; you will find all kinds of uses for them in your Christmas creations! They can be used as focal points or backgrounds, especially when paired up with all the holly and snowflakes included in the set. You can also use these swirls as a mat of sorts for your favorite Christmas images.

The Details:

• Script Swirls: Christmas will be available for purchase on October 15th.
• It will retail for $15.
• Script Swirls: Christmas contains a total of 11 images. The script swirls measure about 2-5/8" each. The holly leaves measure 1-1/8" x 1/2". The large snowflake measures 3/4", medium snowflake 1/2", small snowflake 1/4".

 

 

Keep It Simple: Just a Note is the thirty-eighth in a series of stamp sets allowing you to build a collection of basic, medium-sized sentiments, in a nice variety of fonts, that you can turn to again and again. With this edition we are focusing on "just a note", it's the perfect thing to keep on hand for everyday cards for family and friends

The Details:

• Keep It Simple: Just a Note will be available for purchase on October 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Keep It Simple: Just a Note contains a total of 7 images. All of sentiments average between 2-1/4" and 2-3/8" long.  They average between 1/8" and 3/8" tall.

 

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

How about we jump right into some coloring projects using Botanical Blocks IV? 

>>>TIP: I've always liked the size of these blocks because they are a great size for a card front, and they also make great tags as is, which is a nice feature for the holidays. Here I have just used them on cards, but imagine taking the colored block off the card, adding a simple eyelet and stringing it with some baker's twine? 

I colored the holly with Copic markers. Around the outside edge of the greenery I added a few scribbles of BG11, then around the outer edge of that I scribbled with the Colorless Blender for a soft look.

>>>TIP: For something a bit different and to help reduce the bulk of my card, I cut the cardsotck around the holly image a little larger than the frame, and colored from the edge to the frame with R29, then added a touch of shading along the frame edge with R59. The result is the look of an extra layer of red cardstock.

I used one of the sentiments from Botanical Blocks IV under the colored panel, stamping in VersaMark and heat embossing in Gold Filigree. Simple but classic.

>>>TIP: Heat embossing can sometimes cause a little bit of warping to cardstock, and if you have ever tried to use a warped card base, it just never stands up correctly and looks flawed. When I want to heat emboss on the main body of a card, I cut an extra panel the same color as the card base and heat emboss on that. It actually gives it a bit of a sophisticated look to have the double layer and it gives you the option of adding extra adhesive to attach it securely and eliminate that warped look.

My next project uses the poinsettia block from Botanical Blocks IV. I drew this in such a way that it can be interpreted for year round use, like I did here with this project.

I colored the flowers with Copics, using a nice contrast of pale pastels for the florals and leaves, then bold dark colors for the background. This adds a bit more drama and emphasis I think. I used some Glossy Accents on tome of the exterior berries for dimension.

>>>TIP: For the tiniest berries in these images, don't try to color around them. Just color over them and then add a darker color to the berries. Or if coloring a dark background like I did here, go back in with a white gel pen to make the berries white.

The sentiment I used is from Keep It Simple: Just a Note. I love this simple serif font and think it has such a classic look to it. You could make the same project more casual, playful, etc, just by picking one of the other fonts in the stamp set.

I opted to run everything horizontally on this card, but you could totally do it vertically too if you like. It would give you a whole different look with the same supplies!

Wreaths are such a beautiful part of the holidays, and Heather's new Sprig Wreath is a perfect addition. The detail she has incorporated into the images of this set is just awesome.

>>>TIP: I have been experimenting a lot lately with VersaMark resist. I like the idea of it for mass producing and holiday projects because it saves a step without having to heat emboss to get similar results.

Here, I stamped the wreath in versa mark and sponged Simply Chartreuse ink over the image. To help add contract, I added a few stamped individual boughs in Ripe Avocado, as well as some berry clusters in Pure Poppy.

I am obsessed with the font styling and sentiment choices that Heather used for this set. It makes it easy to add a special flair to a project with little effort. I stamped this one in True Black.

I roughed up the edges of the white block with my fingernails to give it a more rustic look, then adhered that to a kraft card base.

For my last project, I created a little ornament trio with a few Copic markers and the new Script Swirls: Christmas stamp set.

I traced the three circles for the ornaments using a drinking glass and then colored them in with the appropriate Copic markers. Using the Colorless Blender, I added dots to the teal one and stripes to the pink one.

For the orange one, I stamped Script Swirls: Christmas in True Black. By adding a few lines with a black pen, I was able to "hang" the ornaments from the top of the card. A few stamped sprigs of holly help set a holiday tone!

I hope you have enjoyed all the creations that I have shared with you today!  Florals for the holidays are a personal favorite, how do you feel about them? And are you as excited about Heather's new Sprig Wreath as I am? And how versatile are the Script Swirls: Christmas? Which one of these will be jumping into your cart first?  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 ET, October 11th to leave your comment and be eligible to win.  Only one comment per person please.  One randomly selected winner will be announced on our October Release Winners Page before noon ET the same day.  Thank you for stopping by today and best of luck with the contest!

Betsy Veldman will be featuring Sprig Wreath.

 

Heather Nichols will be highlighting Script Swirls: Christmas.

 

CLICK HERE to see more from Lizzie Jones.

HOLLY BLESSINGS CARD

• STAMPS: Botanical Blocks IV (available October 15th)
• INK: Palette Noir, VersaMark
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Dark Indigo
• OTHER: Gold Filigree Embossing Powder, Copic Markers (YG95, YG97, BG11, R59, R29, B99, 0)
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

POINSETTIAS NOTE CARD

• STAMPS: Botanical Blocks IV, Keep It Simple: Just a Note (available October 15th)
• INK: Palette Noir
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White
• OTHER: Glossy Accents, White Gelly Roll Pen (Sakura), Copic Markers (BG78, BG75, YG95, YG93, R20, R33, R05, R89, E57)
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

BELIEVE WREATH CARD

• STAMPS: Sprig Wreath (available October 15th)
• INK: True Black, Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado, Pure Poppy, VeraMark
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Classic Kraft
• OTHER: Sponge
• FINISHED SIZE: 5" x 5"

SCRIPT ORNAMENTS CARD

• STAMPS: Script Swirls: Christmas (available October 15th)
• INK: True Black, Pure Poppy, Simply Chartreuse 
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White
• OTHER: Copic Markers (YR18, E08, R89, RV17, RV19, BG23, BG49, 0), black pen (American Crafts)
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

Sneak Peek Day 5

Betsy Veldman's Dress Up Dolls are busy in the kitchen getting ready for the upcoming holidays and even some birthdays! They look adorable in the little apron and chef's hat, and of course all of the accessories!

What's better than yummy homemade cookies during the holidays? Ones stamped on paper that are calorie free of course! Betsy Veldman is giving you everything you need to stamp and decorate your very own sugar cookies. From sprinkles to various decorative frosting treatments, you can have whipping up your very own batch!

Dawn McVey can often be found toting around a vintage thermos from her collection, and now she is giving all of us the ability to stamp our own on paper! She has included several different styles and patterns to make it fun to mix and match! The clever sentiments can be used for everyday projects and even the holidays!

Betsy is bringing you an all new mini kit that will totally knock your socks off! When you combine the dies, stamps and stencils included, you can create these adorable little guys that can can be put to work "hugging" a variety of things, from jar lids to gift cards, candy bars to peppermint sticks. These will give you a whole new way to tackle gift giving!