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Introducing O'Tannenbaum, Wet Paint Holiday and Phrase Play #8

There is much more holiday joy in the air today, as we introduce you to a whole host of new products for the holiday season!  Whether you have cards to make, gifts to package or even gifts to make, we think we've got just the products to help you get creative with ease!  

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Holiday projects usually involve mass producing and this beautiful trees set offers you easy to use, multi-step stamps that will make your projects a breeze.  You will love being able to create cards and tags that feature images in multiple colors.  The recipients will surely be impressed with your gorgeous designs!

The Details:

• O'Tannenbaum will be available for purchase on September 15th.
• It will retail for $24.
• O'Tannenbaum contains a total of 26 images.  The assembled retro tree measures 2" x 2-3/4".  The assembled evergreen tree measures 1-3/4" x 3-1/8".  The assembled folk tree measures 1-3/4" x 2-5/8".  "O'Tannenbaum" sentiment measures 1-7/8" x 1/4".  "Winter" measures 1-1/4" x 3/8".  "Holiday" measures 1-1/2" x 1/2".  " Greetings" measures 1/8" x 1-1/4".

 

 

By popular demand, we bring you a special holiday edition of hand painted sentiments!  Achieve lots of variations for many occasions with the smaller companion sentiments. The large scale of these words will make it easy to create projects with a lot of visual interest and pop! 

The Details:

• Wet Paint Holiday will be available for purchase on September 15th.
• It will retail for $15.
• Wet Paint Holiday contains a total of 15 images.  "Joy" measures 1-1/2" x 1-1/8".  "To the world" measures 1/8" x 2-1/2".  "Peace" measures 2" x 3/4".  "On earth" measures 1/8" x 1-5/8".  "Merry" measures 2-1/8" x 7/8".  The script "Christmas" measures 3-1/4" x 3/4".  "Season's" measures 2-5/8" x 7/8".
• A coordinating die collection will be available for sale separately, retailing for $10.  This collection includes a total of 5 dies.  3" x 7/8"(Christmas), 2" x 7/8"(merry, peace), 2-3/8" x 3/4"(season's), 1-1/4" x 1-1/8"(joy)

 

 

This is the eighth in a series of small sentiment sets designed to coordinate with a stylish, trendy phrase frame die.  These particular sentiments finish the die-cut word "Joy", giving you lots of design options.  The size of the coordinating die-cut phrase frame will also work well with our Monthly Moments series!

The Details:

• Phrase Play #8 will be available for purchase on September 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Phrase Play #8 contains a total of 12 images.  "Birthday" measures 1-3/4" x 3/8".  "Christmas" measures 1-5/8" x 1/4".  "Always choose" measures 1-3/4" x 1/4".  "You bring me" measures 2" x 1/4".  "Peace love" measures 1-1/4" x 5/8".
• A coordinating die will be available for sale separately, retailing for $8.  This die measures 2-7/8" x 3-7/8".

 

 

This stitched frame collection was designed by Erin Lincoln to allow you to make Christmas ornaments, featuring a photo or other image/quote.  You can also use the block with a stitching hole grid to embroider your own designs.  The frame ends up being polaroid style so you can add a stitched word or year underneath the opening.

The Details: 

• Stitched Frame die collection will be available for purchase on September 15th.
• It will retail for $18.
• Stitched Frame die collection contains a total of 4 dies.  2-3/8" x 3-1/4" (assembled), 1-1/2" x 1-3/4" (frame opening cut)

 

 

Not only can you add this stitched hanger by Erin Lincoln to the back of the Stitched Frame, you can also add it to lots of the stitched shapes to create gorgeous custom ornaments.

The Details: 

• Stitched Ornament Hanger die collection will be available for purchase on September 15th.
• It will retail for $8.
• Stitched Ornament Hanger die collection contains a total of 2 dies.  2" x 5" (hanger), 1/4" x 3/8" (stitching holes)

 

Use these years, designed by Erin Lincoln, to customize your Stitched Frame.  Or add them to your card and tag creations as well, stitched or not stitched!

The Details: 

• Stitched Years die collection will be available for purchase on September 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Stitched Years die collection contains a total of 4 dies.  1-3/4" x 5/8" each

 

 

Use these words, designed by Erin Lincoln, to customize your Stitched Frame.  Or add them to your card and tag creations as well, stitched or not stitched!

The Details: 

• Stitched Holiday Words die collection will be available for purchase on September 15th.
• It will retail for $10.
• Stitched Holiday Words die collection contains a total of 9 dies.  2-1/4" x 5/8" (peace, merry, holly, jolly), 7/8" x 5/8"(be), 1-1/2" x 5/8" (joy), 1-3/4" x 5/8" (love, noel), 3/8" x 3/8"(+)

 

 

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

My first card today is super simple, but has a modern elegance to it.  Very easy to mass produce and could easily be adapted to a tag design as well.

I stamped this modern tree from O'Tannenbaum in Aqua Mist and then added the seperate sparkle tree topper image in Perfect Medium and brushed gold Perfect Pearls over it.

The Wet Paint Holiday peace die was cut from Gold Shimmer cardstock, pressed into the Perfect Medium pad and brushed with gold Perfect Pearls as well.  It was mounted onto the card front with foam tape and the companion sentiment added underneath in Charcoal Palette ink.

Everything was mounted onto an Aqua Mist card base.

This project uses another of the tree designs from O'Tannenbaum, a more traditional evergreen.  With it's three layers of images, you can have a lot of fun playing around with color.

I stamped the ornaments first in Raspberry Fizz, followed by Simply Chartreuse for the main tree and finally, Tropical Teal for the exterior dots.  The star at the top and base are added in Summer Sunrise.

A strip of Hawaiian Shores cardstock was stamped with one of the Christmas sentiments from Keep It Simple: Christmas in Tropical Teal.

I used the new Stitched Years die to die-cut this stylish "2014" underneath the tree.  I love the detail that this added!  And how great these dies look even without stitching!

A simple single layer card that would be a great choice for mass producing as well!  That's one of the great things about these multi-step images!

Now for a card inspired by the classic "Blue Christmas" song!

This is the same tree used in the card above, but takes on a completely different look when done in a monochromatic scheme.  The ornament layer was stamped first and heat embossed in silver.  Then the main tree was added in Blueberry Sky, followed by the exterior dots in Enchanted Evening.

To keep things easy for mass producing, I added one of those silver star stickers from a package found in the teacher supply section of the office store.  You know the kind, red, blue, green and gold all on the same sheet!  Super cheap too!

I added this "O'Tannenbaum" sentiment at a slight angle and heat embossed it as well.

The frame was added using a ruler and a white gel pen.  Everything was mounted onto an Enchanted Evening card base.

This card was inspired by the classic pink & red stripes on a candy cane!

 

This tree from O'Tannenbaum has more of a homespun feel to it and also features multiple steps for lots of color options.  I stamped the branches, pot and top star in Pure Poppy.  The boughs in Pinefeather and the stars in Berry Sorbet.  A few clear gem stickers in two different sizes were added as well.

This gorgeous sentiment from Season's Greetings was stamped in Pure Poppy onto a block of Berry Sorbet cardstock.

I notched either side of the card and wrapped it with baker's twine, finishing it with a bow at the side.

A Pure Poppy card base finishes it off.

Here is the same tree stamped in more traditional "homespun" colors!

The tree uses Ripe Avocado, Dark Chocolate, Scarlet Jewel, Summer Sunrise and Ocean Tides.  A few snowflakes (from Two Feet Deep), were added around the tree with Fresh Snow ink.  A few dots with a white gel pen provide the finishing details.

The sentiment (also from O'Tannenbaum) was added in Fresh Snow ink as well.  Everything was adhered to a Ripe Avocado card base.

Phrase Play #8 is another great addition to this series!  It is fantastic for both holiday projects and year-round use!  Let me show you how!

I die-cut the Phrase Play #8 frame from white cardstock and adhered it to a white card front, almost giving it the look of an embossing folder look.  I used a sponge dauber to rub Hawaiian Shores and New Leaf inks over the frame, helping to bring out the design.  I added a few stamped stars using an image from O'Tannenbaum and New Leaf ink.  The companion "Christmas" sentiment was stamped in Tropical Teal within the frame.

I die-cut a couple stars from Tropical Teal cardstock and adhered them with foam tape.

Not only does this make a quick and easy holiday card, but it could also be easily adapted to a tag!

Here is the same frame used for a card that could be sent any time of the year to brighten someone's day!

I die-cut the frame three times from white cardstock and adhered them together.  The card front was stamped with Ombre Builders using Raspberry Fizz, Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise, Limeade Ice and Simply Chartreuse.  The frame was adhered at an angle to provide some contrast to the horizontal stripes.

The companion sentiment "always choose" was added in True Black.

Thsi design could be applied to any of the other companion sentiments too!

Last but not least, I have a special holiday ornament I made using the fabulous new stitching dies from Erin Lincoln!  I die-cut the main part of the frame layers from Limeade Ice felt.

The hanger was cut from Pure Poppy felt.

And stitched to the back of the ornament before stitching the Limeade Ice layers together.

I used some leaf dies from Happiness in Bloom along with Simply Chartreuse felt to create a holiday sprig at the top of the frame.  A few Pure Poppy buttons complete the center of the detail.

I used the new Stitched Holiday Words "Noel" die to pre-cut the holes for adding the embroidered word to the bottom of my frame.

I hope you have enjoyed all the creations that I have shared with you today!  Are you excited to get crafty for the holidays?  Will you be making ornaments?  Or cards?  Or gift packaging of some sort?  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, September 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 September Release Winners Page before noon EST the same day.  Thank you for stopping by today and best of luck with the contest!

Laura Bassen will be featuring Phrase Play #8.

Maile Belles will be highlighting O'Tannenbaum.

Heather Nichols will be showcasing Stitched Frame Collection, Stitched Ornament Hanger, Stitched Years, Stitched Holiday Words dies.

CLICK HERE to see more from Betsy Veldman.

CLICK HERE to see more from Dawn McVey.

CLICK HERE to see more from Erin Lincoln.

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PEACE ON EARTH CARD

• STAMPS: O'Tannenbaum,Wet Paint Holiday (available September 15th)
• INK: Aqua Mist, Charcoal Palette, Perfect Medium (Ranger)
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Aqua Mist, Gold Shimmer
• OTHER: Wet Paint die, Perfect Pearls (perfect gold)
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

CHRISTMAS 2014 CARD

• STAMPS: O'Tannenbaum, Keep It Simple: Christmas (available September 15th)
• INK: Tropical Teal, Simply Chartreuse, Raspberry Fizz, Summer Sunrise
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Hawaiian Shores
• OTHER: Stitched Years die
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

BLUE TANNENABUM CARD

• STAMPS: O'Tannenbaum (available September 15th)
• INK: Blueberry Sky, Enchanted Evening, VersaMark
• PAPER: Blueberry Sky, Enchanted Evening
• OTHER: Silver Filigree Embossing Powder, white gel pen, teacher's silver star sticker (Staples)
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

HAPPINESS AND CHEER CARD

• STAMPS: O'Tannenbaum, Season's Greetings (available September 15th)
• INK: Pure Poppy, Berry Sorbet, Pinefeather
• PAPER: Stamper's Select Whitem Pure Poppy, Berry Sorbet
• OTHER: baker's twine, 1/8" hole punch, clear gem stickers (DCWV)
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

HOMESPUN HOLIDAY WISHES CARD

• STAMPS: O'Tannenbaum (available September 15th) Two Feet Deep
• INK: Ocean Tides, Ripe Avocado, Scarlet Jewel, Summer Sunrise, Fresh Snow, Dark Chocolate
• PAPER: SClassic Kraft, Ripe Avocado
• OTHER: white gel pen
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

CHRISTMAS JOY CARD

• STAMPS: Phrase Play #8, O'Tannenbaum(available September 15th)
• INK: Tropical Teal, New Leaf
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Tropical Teal
• OTHER: Phrase Play #8 die, Sketched Star die, sponge dauber
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

ALWAYS CHOOSE JOY CARD

• STAMPS: Phrase Play #8 (available September 15th) Ombre Builders
• INK: True Black, Raspberry Fizz, Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise, Limeade Ice, Simply Chartreuse
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White
• OTHER: Phrase Play #8 die
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

STITCHED PHOTO ORNAMENT

• DIES: Stitched Frame dies, Stitched Ornament Hanger die (available September 15th) Happiness in Bloom dies
• FELT: Limeade Ice, Simply Chartreuse, Pure Poppy
• OTHER: Clear Cardstock, red embroidery floss, white crochet thread, Pure Poppy buttons
• FINISHED SIZE: 2-1/2" x 7"

Introducing Autumn Adornments, Tick Tock and More

Fall is in the air this month at Papertrey Ink, and we're excited to bring you a variety of products for all your paper crafty projects this Autumn.  Whether you've got birthdays, thank yous or holidays to craft for, we've got you covered!  Sit back, relax and enjoy...!

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This gorgeous collection of embellished borders will be perfect for all of your autumn projects!  The borders can be used above and below sentiments or even on either end.  You can also adapt them as corner accents!  With all of the small fall themed images to intermingle with the borders, you can incorporate all kinds of beautiful fall color schemes.  The elegant fonts used in the sentiments are fabulous in and of themselves!

The Details:

• Autumn Adornments will be available for purchase on August 15th.
• It will retail for $15.
• Autumn Adornments contains a total of 12 images.  The leaf border measures 3-1/4" long and 1-1/2" tall.  The bold dot border measures 2-1/2" wide and 1-3/8" tall.  The stitched border measures 2-1/4" wide and 3/4" tall.  "Thanksgiving Blessings" measures 2-3/8" wide and 1" tall.  "Thankful for you" measures 2-1/8" wide and 1" tall.
   

 

There is just something so charming about a cuckoo clock and this adorable stamp set brings that charm to your card making and paper crafting!  With a customizable cuckoo clock and darling coordinating sentiments for a variety of occasions, Tick Tock is sure to bring a smile not only to your recipient’s face, but likely to yours too!

The Details:

• Tick Tock will be available for purchase on August 15th.
• It will retail for $15.
• Tick Tock contains a total of 18 images.  The cuckoo clock image measures 3-1/2” x 2-3/16”.  The “Time to celebrate!” sentiment measures 2” x 1/4”.  The “Congrats on your new home!” sentiment measures 1-1/4” x 9/16”.
• A coordinating die collection will be available for sale separately, retailing for $6.  This collection includes a single die (6 wired shapes).  3-1/8" x 3-1/2"

 

 

Birthday Classics: September is the eighth set in a monthly series that features a gorgeously unique birthday sentiment as well as birthday sentiment building options, with each set focusing on a specific month!  Finally, you can create birthday sentiments specific to each recipient’s birth month!  Custom birthday cards just got more fun than ever!  You’ll want to be sure to collect them all to create cards for anyone on your birthday calendar!

The Details:

• Birthday Classics: September will be available for purchase on August 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Birthday Classics: September contains a total of 8 images.  The “...all the joys that September holds.” sentiment measures 2" x 1-3/4”.  The “ September” sentiment measures 1-1/2" x 1/2".  The “Fall” sentiment measures 3/4" x 7/16".

 

This is the seventh in a series of small sentiment sets designed to coordinate with a stylish, trendy phrase frame die.  These particular sentiments finish the die-cut phrase "Thankful For", giving you lots of design options.  The size of the coordinating die-cut phrase frame will also work well with our Monthly Moments series!

The Details:

• Phrase Play #7 will be available for purchase on August 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Phrase Play #7 contains a total of 7 images.  "Friendship" measures 2" x 3/8".  "Family" measures 1-1/4" x 3/8".  "My" measures 5/8" x 1/4".  "Place" measures 1" x 3/8".
• A coordinating die will be available for sale separately, retailing for $8.  This collection includes a single die.  2-7/8" x 3-7/8"

 

Keep It Simple: Thanksgiving is the 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 "Thanksgiving". The font choices will cover everything from modern to elegant.

The Details:

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

 

 

These new stitching dies coordinate with the previously released Leaf Prints dies.  Add gorgeous detail to all sorts of fall themed projects and home decor items.

The Details: 

• Leaf Prints Stitches die collection will be available for purchase on August 15th.
• It will retail for $10.
• Leaf Prints Stitches die collection contains a single die (4 wired shapes).  4" x 5-1/4" 

 

These new button dies have a very "fall" feel to them, making you think of cozy woolens and warm sweaters!  Try cutting these buttons out from different materials, such as coaster board, cork or even then wood veneer.  You can even sandwich few pieces of felt together and pull the blanket stitches a bit tight to create some *puffiness*. 

The Details: 

• Blanket Stitch Button die collection will be available for purchase on August 15th.
• It will retail for $3.
• Blanket Stitch Button die collection contains a single die.  1" (large), 7/8" (medium), 3/4" (small)
• You can find a great tutorial on blanket stitching HERE.

 

 

 

These adorable dies let you cut out the pieces needed to transform a 1-1/2" pompom or small pinecone into an owl.  And who knows?  You may even come up with other things to transform!  You can die-cut the owl pieces from felt or paper and just think about ALL the color combinations!  Once completed it could be used to tie onto a small gift, incorporated into a place card or a whole family could be made as a fun little playtime treat!  

The Details: 

• Critter Cuties: Owl die collection will be available for purchase on August 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Critter Cuties: Owl die collection contains a total of 4 dies.  1/2" (assembled eye diameter), 1-3/4" x 1-1/8" (wing), 1-7/8" x 1" (face), 1-1/4" x 1" (feet)

 

These apples are just the thing for teacher gifts and fall projects.  The bits and pieces will allow you to use multiple colors of felt to create something gorgeous!  Thank about using some small beads or buttons to represent the "seeds of the apple too!

The Details: 

• Seasonal Stitching: Apple die collection will be available for purchase on August 15th.
• It will retail for $8.
• Seasonal Stitching: Apple die collection contains a total of 8 dies.  The assembled apple measures 2-1/8" x 2-1/8"

 

This pencil collection will be great on the long skinny version of the Coin Purse to be used as a pencil case!  Also wonderful for teacher's gifts too!

The Details: 

• Seasonal Stitching: Pencil die collection will be available for purchase on August 15th.
• It will retail for $8.
• Seasonal Stitching: Pencil die collection contains a total of 6 dies.  The assembled pencil measures 6-1/4" x 1/2"

 

Erin sized these notebook paper lines just right so that they will work perfectly with the Sew Stylish Alphabet dies!  Won't these also look so adorable on a Coin Purse!

The Details: 

• Seasonal Stitches: Notebook Paper die collection will be available for purchase on August 15th.
• It will retail for $10.
• Seasonal Stitches: Notebook Paper die collection contains a total of 2 dies.  4-3/4" x 1-1/2" (large), 3-3/4" x 1-1/2" (small)

 

After the popularity of the Stitched Rectangles, you are going to love this basic as well!  Not only do these have great card making applications, but they can be used for all kinds of of awesome stitching projects too!

The Details: 

• Stitched Circles die collection will be available for purchase on August 15th.
• It will retail for $16.
• Stitched Circles die collection contains a total of 6 dies.  In order from largest to smallest: 4-3/4", 4", 3-1/4", 2-1/2", 1-3/4", 1"

 

Lizzie Jones is bringing you this mini gable box that is quick and easy to assemble with only two pieces required!  Perfect for Halloween treats, a little something special for a teacher celebrating back to school or a few sweets to bring home after a Thanksgiving dinner!  Coordinates well with several of the other products being released this month.

The Details: 

• Gable Box die will be available for purchase on August 15th.
• It will retail for $22.
• Gable Box die is a single die.  6" x 5-3/8" (actual die), 2-1/8" deep x 3-1/2" wide x 3-7/8" tall (assembled box)

 

 

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

One of the fun things about the new Phrase Play #7 die is that you can use the leaf as a stand alone die-cut separate from the phrase frame.  I did just that for this card, pairing it up with the gorgeous main sentiment from Birthday Classics: September.

I stamped the sentiment three times, each time in a different color, using Summer Sunrise, Canyon Clay and Terracotta Tile.  I trimmed out the bottom block from the Terracotta Tile versiona and the top block from the Summer Sunrise version.  After trimming the entire Canyon Clay piece down into a rectangle, I adhered the other blocks in place, creating a tri-color sentiment.

I die-cut several of these gorgeous leaves from the new Phrase Play #7 die using Summer Sunrise, Canyon Clay and Terracotta Tile cardstocks and arranged them around the sentiment block.  I created these warm & cozy stitched buttons using the new Blanket Stitched Button dies.  The buttons were cut from Canyon Clay felt and did the blanket stitching around the outside edge using brown embroidery floss. (You can find a great tutorial on blanket stitching HERE.)

I stamped the background on the Classic Kraft card base using Vintage Cream ink and the Autumn Pattern Pieces stamp set.

Next up, a little gift perfect for showing appreciation for a special teacher!  This cute little miniature gable box is just the thing for packaging up little trinkets.  The best thing is that you can make the whole box with only one sheet of cardstock!  I die-cut this box using Smokey Shadoew cardstock, which reminded me a bit of a chalkboard.

Before I assembled the box, I stamped the dotted school line border in Fresh Snow ink.  I was able to create a simple label using Teach & Inspire.  The banner was stamped separately with Simply Chartreuse ink onto Limeade Ice paper and cut out by hand.

The monogrammed "tag" detaches from the box to be used as a key chain.

I die-cut the bits and pieces using the new seasonal Stitching: Apple dies.  Before assembling the layers, I die-cut the Polka Dot Parade Alphabet letters from the main apple to create the monogram.

A bit of black gingham ribbon was stitched between the layers of felt to act as a loop to hold the key ring in place.

The box will be filled with a special sweet treat for an extra special teacher!  I hope with a gift like this she will know just how much we appreciate her!

I have something bright and colorful for you next, using the other die-cut pieces from the Phrase Play #7 die.  

I created a rainbow stamped strip using the end of one of the Ombre Builders stamps.

I adhered the die-cut words above the rainbow strip and added the stamped companion sentiment in True Black.

The detail in the new Tick Tock set is just amazing!  And as I have said before, the sentiments in this set make it applicable to so many great occasions.

I die-cut the clock from Aqua Mist cardstock and stamped it in Hawaiian Shores.  I was able to heat emboss the clock face detail in White Filigree Embossing Powder.  The die-cut integrates doors that fold open, so I was able to adhere shutters in an alternate color to them.  The tiny bird was cut from Limeade Ice cardstock.

A strip of Haarvest Gold cardstock holds the sentiment.  The top portion is heat embossed and the bottom portion is stamped in Summer Sunrise.

The background is created with the previously released Irresistibly Ikat using Limeade Ice, Aqua Mist and Harvest Gold.

I have been really inspired by a lot of the watercoloring techniques that the team has been demonstrating in the Make It Monday videos lately.  I wanted to try them out with this card using Autumn Adornments.

I inked this beautiful leaf & berry border image with multiple colors, using the points of our ink pads.  After stamping that, I added the acorns.  A wet watercolor brush was all I needed to swipe over the images to get that watercolor look.

This elegant Thanksgiving sentiment, also included in the Autumn Adornments set,  was stamped in the center using Dark Chocolate ink.

I used pinking shears to trim the bottom edge of the card front then adhered it to a Canyon Clay card base.

The new Autumn Adornments set doesn't need to be confined to autumn projects.  Here I have used one of my favorite borders on a pretty thank you card.

I stamped the border in New Leaf and then added a few flowers in Enchanted Evening.

The thank you sentiment was added just above it in Enchanted Evening as well.  Very simple card that would be easy to mass-produce.

I have another teacher gift to share with you.;  This one uses several of the new Seasonal Stitching dies to create a name frame that can be displayed on a teacher's desk or classroom shelf.  I got the frame for about $8, s it really comes together as an inexpensive gift.

I die-cut the bits and pieces for the pencil and stitched them together at the top of my felt background.  The Seasonal Stitching: Notebook Paper was die-cut and stitched onto the bottom portion. 

I used the Smooth Alphabet dies with Pure Poppy Bitty Dot paper to spell out the teacher's name.  I ended up removing the glass from the frame and added just a bit of batting behind it to give it a bit of puffiness through the frame opening.

Next up is a Thanksgiving card that really captures the colors of the season with this die-cut and stitched leaf.

I used one of the previously released Leaf Prints dies to cut this leaf shape.  I sponged a few different ink colors onto the leaf to give it a pretty variegated look.  I then die-cut the stitching holes in the leaf with the coordinating die from the new collection.  I stitched the leaf with embroidery floss in a slightly lighter color for contrast.

I stamped the Thanksgiving sentiment from the new Keep It Simple: Thanksgiving set in Dark Chocolate underneath.

I wrapped the card front with rustic jute button twine and finished it with a bow.

I have one last little goodie to share with you today.  I am so excited about the new Critter Cuties die.  This die allows you to transform a variety of things into adorable little critters using felt, paper or whatever other materials you dream up.

I decided to tranform a 2" brown pom-pom.  I cut all of the pieces from a variety of felt colors and adhered them in place using a hot glue gun.

 

This little guy will be a new favorite for my daughter!  He can be used for a variety of things, such as a gift topper and more!  I hope you have enjoyed all the creations that I have shared with you today!  What a line-up of amazing new releases and this is just day 1!  Do you have a favorite already?  Or is your list a mile long?!  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, August 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 August Release Winners Page before noon EST the same day.  Thank you for stopping by today and best of luck with the contest!

Heather Nichols will be featuring Birthday Classics: September and the Leaf Print Stitching dies.

Danielle Flanders will be highlighting Phrase Play #7 and the Blanket Stitch Button dies.

Dawn McVey will be showcasing Autumn Adornments, Keep It Simple: Thanksgiving.

Laurie Willison will be featuring Tick Tock.

Betsy Veldman will be highlighting the Critter Cuties: Owl dies.

CLICK HERE to see more from Erin Lincoln.

CLICK HERE to see more from Lexi Daly.

CLICK HERE to see more from Lizzie Jones.

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY CARD

• STAMPS: Birthday Classics: September (available August 15th) Autumn Pattern Pieces
• INK: Vintage Cream, Summer Sunrise, Canyon Clay, Terracotta Tile
• PAPER: Rustic White, Summer Sunrise, Canyon Clay, Terracotta Tile, Classic Kraft
• OTHER: Phrase Play #7 die, Blanket Stitch Button dies, embroidery floss, rustic jute button twine, Canyon Clay felt
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

TEACH & INSPIRE GABLE BOX & KEY CHAIN TAG

• STAMPS: Teach & Inspire, Mini Scrapbooking Series: Library Ledger
• INK: Fresh Snow, Smokey Shadow, Simply Chartreuse
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Smokey Shadow, Limeade Ice
• OTHER: Gable Box die, Seasonal Stitching: Apple dies, Polka Dot Parade Alphabet dies, Black Gingham Ribbon, key ring, felt (Raspberry Fizz, Simply Chartreuse, Summer Sunrise, Vintage Cream), embroidery floss
• FINISHED SIZE: 2-1/8" deep x 3-1/2" wide x 3-7/8" tall (gable box), 3-1/2" x 2-1/4" (key chain w/ ring)

ALL YOU DO CARD

• STAMPS: Phrase Play #7 (available August 15th) Ombre Builders
• INK: True Black, Limeade Ice, Simply Chartreuse, Summer Sunrise, Orange Zest, Berry Sorbet, Pure Poppy
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White
• OTHER: Phrase Play #7 die
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

CLOCK THANK YOU CARD

• STAMPS: Tick Tock (available August 15th)  Irresistibly Ikat
• INK: Limeade Ice, Harvest Gold, Summer Sunrise, Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, VersaMark
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Aqua Mist, Harvest Gold, Limeade Ice
• OTHER: Tick Tock dies, White Filigree Embossing Powder
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS CARD

• STAMPS: Autumn Adornments (available August 15th)
• INK: Dark Chocolate, Summer Sunrise, Canyon Clay, Terracotta Tile
• PAPER: Rustic White, Canyon Clay
• OTHER: watercolor brush, pinking shears
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

EMBELLISHED THANK YOU CARD

• STAMPS: Autumn Adornments (available August 15th)
• INK: Enchanted Evening, New Leaf
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

TEACHER FRAME

• PAPER: Pure Poppy Pattern Pack (bitty dot)
• OTHER: Seasonal Stitching: Pencil dies, Seasonal Stitching: Notebook Paper, Smooth Alphabet dies, felt (Vintage Cream, Summer Sunrise, Canyon Clay, Melon Berry, Fine Linen, Dark Chocolate), embroidery floss, frame (Target)
• FINISHED SIZE: 8" x 10" (perimeter of frame), 6-1/2" x 4-1/2" (interior frame opening)

STITCHED LEAF CARD

• STAMPS: Keep It Simple: Thanksgiving (available August 15th)
• INK: Dark Chocolate, Summer Sunrise, Canyon Clay, Terracotta Tile
• PAPER: Rustic White
• OTHER: Leaf Prints dies, Leaf Prints Stitches dies, embroidery floss, rustic jute button twine
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

CRITTER CUTIE: OWL

• FELT: Autumn Rose, Scarlet Jewel, Canyon Clay, Vintage Cream
• OTHER: Critter Cuties: Owl dies, 2" brown pom-pom
• FINISHED SIZE: 2-1/2" tall x 3-1/2" wide

Designer Phone Case Inspirations

Just when you thought you'd seen it all, we've got another fabulous surprise up our sleeve.....another brilliant new die collection that you are sure to fall head-over-heels for!  Just wait till you see what we're stitching up this month...!

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The next in Erin Lincoln's popular stitching series, these dies will create cases for many popular models of cell phones.   For the actual case, you simply stitch up the three sides of two die-cut rectangles.  You create a top closure with a snap or velcro.  All of the various details dies can be added to the case, definitely some fun designs to choose from!

The Details: 

• Phone Case die collection will be available for purchase on July 15th.
• It will retail for $11.
• Phone Case die collection contains a single die (4 wired shapes).  3-1/8" x 5-1/4" (overall case), 1-1/4" x 3-1/8" (closure strap)
•  Fits the iPhone 5. Will also hold the iPhone 4, which is a 1/2" shorter (if you want a snug, exact fit at the top you can trim the top two holes off of the felt die cut from  the Phone Case Die with a paper trimmer.) The iPod touch is also a good fit.

 

The Details: 

• Phone Case Details die collection will be available for purchase on July 15th.
• It will retail for $22.
• Phone Case Details die collection contains a set of 4 dies (2 wired shapes + 2 wired shapes + 2 wired shapes + 3 wired shapes).  2-5/8" x 2-5/8" (A), 2-1/2" x 2-3/8" (B), 2-3/8" x 2-1/2" (C), 4-1/2" x 3-1/4" (D)

 

Here is a great video that Erin put together going over the basics of these dies!

  

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

I have had a thing for ombre lately and I decided to achieve that type of look with the diamond die included in the Phone Case Details collection!  The actual case front is cut from Smokey Shadow felt.  I thought this would be a good color that wouldn't show dirt too easily.

I die-cut two of each diamond from a rainbow of felt colors.  They include Harvest Gold, Summer Sunrise, Simply Chartreuse, Limeade Ice, Aqua Mist and Ocean Tides.  They were each stitched around the perimeter first, then I filled in the centers with a bit of a decorative pattern using the same holes.

The edge is finished in a nice and neat blanket stitch.

For a bit of contrast, the back of the case is made from Ocean Tides felt.

I just love how EASY this was to put together and I look forward to creating lots more in the future for gifts!

When Hannah saw these dies she begged and pleaded to be able to stitch her own together.  She selected all of her felt colors and design elements, while I helped her use my Vagabond to cut them out.  She has gotten to be a pretty good seamstress and she stitched this together all by herself!

Bright colors, hearts and rainbows!  Her design couldn't possibly be more *Hannah*.  If you noticed above the heart die included in Phone Case Details collection just cuts holes for doin beadwork, embroidery or other like techniques.  Hannah wanted an actual heart shape and she found that after you die-cut the "holes only heart" from felt, the exterior edge of the actual die leaves an impression that can be used as a cutting guideline!  Giving you even more design options!

Now that you have seen a few of my creations, here are some of the amazing things that the team has created!

CLICK HERE to see more from Ashley Cannon Newell.

CLICK HERE to see more from Betsy Veldman.

CLICK HERE to see more from Danielle Flanders.

CLICK HERE to see more from Dawn McVey.

CLICK HERE to see more from Erin Lincoln.

CLICK HERE to see more from Heather Nichols.

CLICK HERE to see more from Laura Bassen.

CLICK HERE to see more from Laurie Willison.

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!  Are your wheels already turning for what types of phone cases you could make yourself?  Was there a particular project that really jumped out at you 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 15 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.

CLICK HERE to see more from Melissa Bickford.

OMBRE STITCHED PHONE CASE

• DIES: Phone Case dies, Phone Case Details dies
• FELT: Smokey Shadow, Harvest Gold, Summer Sunrise, Simply Chartreuse, Limeade Ice, Aqua Mist, Ocean Tides
• FINISHED SIZE: 3-1/8" x 5-1/4"

HANNAH'S  iPOD CASE

• DIES: Phone Case dies, Phone Case Details dies
• FELT: Hawaiian Shores, Pure Poppy, Raspberry Fizz, Summer Sunrise, Simply Chartreuse
• FINISHED SIZE: 3-1/8" x 5-1/4"

Introducing Bowl of Sunshine & More

We're stepping back in time just a bit today, with a nod to some dishware that you may have had in your house growing up!  With a fresh and fun new twist, you'll love how versatile this darling new stamp set is to use!  And not only that, we've got some new packaging up our sleeve as well!  Enjoy!

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We have something very exciting to share from Lizzie Jones today!  Collectors comb antique shops and flea markets in search of vintage kitchen treasures, but with Bowl Of Sunshine you can have these Pyrex-inspired beauties right at your fingertips! These fruit-filled bowls and colander are designed to let you add a charming scene to your projects with no masking required. Try pairing these images with the coordinating die collection to make simple cards with loads of dimension. You’ll just love all of the looks you can achieve with this cheerful set!

The Details: 

• Bowl of Sunshine will be available for purchase on June 15th.
• It will retail for $15.
• Bowl of Sunshine contains a total of 16 images.  The bowl images measure just over 1 1/2” wide x 3/4” tall. The colander measures just over 1 1/2” x 7/8” tall. The pile of oranges measures 1 1/2”wide x 7/10” tall. The “Make Lemonade” sentiment measures 2 1/2” wide x 1/2” tall. The “You’ve been on my mind” sentiment measures 1” wide x 3/5” tall. The grounding oval measures 2” wide x 1/2” tall.
• A coordinating die collection will be available for sale separately, retailing for $10.  This collection includes a total of 1 die (8 wired shapes).

 

You are going to LOVE this new seasonal collection by Erin Lincoln!  The summer fruits allow you to make orange/lemon/lime slices and even an adorable watermelon slice.  The little ladybug and all of its lovely details will look incredible on a dainty hair clip.  And those swoon-worthy seashells will be a gorgeous addition to gift tags during the summer months and beyond!

The Details: 

• Seasonal Stitching: Ladybug die collection will be available for purchase on June 15th.
• It will retail for $6.
• Seasonal Stitching: Ladybug die collection contains a total of 1 die (4 wired shapes).  It measures 3" x 3-3/4" overall, 1-1/2" x 1-1/4" (assembled ladybug)

 

The Details: 

• Seasonal Stitching: Summer Fruit die collection will be available for purchase on June 15th.
• It will retail for $10.
• Seasonal Stitching: Summer Fruit die collection contains a total of 1 die (7 wired shapes).  It measures 6-1/2" x 3-1/4" overall, 2-1/2" x 1-1/2" (assembled slice).

 

The Details: 

• Seasonal Stitching: Seashells die collection will be available for purchase on June 15th.
• It will retail for $14.
• Seasonal Stitching: Seashells die collection contains a total of 1 die (5 wired shapes).  It measures 4-1/2" x 7-1/4" overall, 2-3/8" x 2-1/8" (seashell), 2" x 2" (sand dollar).

 

This new Berry Basket die allows you to create one with a more traditional look.  The "stitching" details are truly one of the highlights of the basket this creates.  You can add a handle to your finished creation, weave ribbon through the slots or embellish it with die-cut flowers, tags and more!  A great larger size for gifts and goodies.

 

The Details: 

• Berry Basket II die will be available for purchase on June 15th.
• It will retail for $21.
• Berry Basket II die measures 5 3/8" x 5 3/8" (creates finished basket measuring 5" square x 3" tall).

 

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

For my first project I created a sweet little card with Lizzie's Bowl of Sunshine set!  I just ADORE this set and think it will get a lot of use!

I started by creating a background using the triple stripe image from Ombre Builder.  Using Berry Sorbet ink I stamped it three times horizontlaly and three times vertically.  The goal being that I would create a picnic plaid of sorts.

Just look at that gorgous bowl of lemons!  I decided to imitate an actual vintage Pyrex bowl color scheme and stamped the bowl in Melon Berry and the pattern detail in Berry Sorbet.  The lemons were added in Summer Sunrise and the leaves in Simply Chartreuse.  I love the fact that Lizzie included dies for all of the fruits with AND without the leaves so you get even more versatility and no fussy cutting required!

To finish, I added this great sentiment underneath in True Black (don't you love the fonts she selected).  I also tied the card front with Orange Zest Baker's Twine.  The edges of the card front were also roughed up a bit with my fingernail for added texture.

As soon as I saw Erin's new Seasonal Stitches: Ladybug dies, I knew I would have to put something together for Hannah's upcoming 12th birthday since that is one of her favorite things.  A new *grown-up* purse with some personalized accessories seemed like the perfect fit!

Let's start with that basket!  I am head over heels for the new Berry Basket II die!  It has loads of setail that I know you are going to love too!  There are little stitching lines and even a petite scalloped edge along the top.  The Berry Basket II Die will fit within a half sheet of card stock.  You will need to cut 4 of these to create nearly a life-size berry basket (measuring 5" square and 3" high)!  It's so fun and only uses two sheets of card stock!  The large bottom tabs can be interlaced, like you would do when keeping a moving box closed.  Just imagine ribbon woven through the basket sides, unique handles on the basket, and more!

For the tag I layered a few pieces of patterned paper and topped it with the new Wet Paint Cuts "happy" as well as a small birthday banner.  Rather than use twine, I opted to clothespin the tag into place on the front of the basket.

I made this small make-up bag for Hannah to keep her new Lip Smakers and perhaps a few other small beauty necessities.  This was created with the Coin Purse die, cut once and folded in half and accomdates a 6" zipper. Smokey Shadow felt was a nice neutral to use and I thought perhaps it wouldn't show dirt over time. 

I stitched the purse and all the embellishments with a thin white crochet thread for  a nice bright contrast.

The new Seasonal Stitches: Ladybug tucks nicely into the corner.  I die-cut the top layer from raspberry Fizz felt and the bottom layer in True Black.  I love how Erin incorporated the large accent dots into the top layer, definitely looks classy!

I added a monogram with the Sew Stylish Alphabet 2 die, which is the holes only.  I used a full strand of embroidery floss for this to make it as defined as possible.  It makes it SO easy to have these alphabet dies and have all of your stitches perfectly measured!

I used the Button Stacks die and Summer Sunrise felt to cut the flowers, stitched in place with an Orange Zest button.  The leaves are actually the "watermelon seeds" from the Seasonal Stitches: Summer Fruit die.  I die-cut them with Simply Chartreuse felt and stitched them into place around the flowers.

I made a matching key ring using the Stitched Rectangles dies as the base.  The main part uses two of the 3-1/4" x 2" rectangles.

And the small strip to hold on the ring is made from the smallest rectangle in the set.  

I made my own mini notepad in perfect coordinating colors using basics from Erin's recent Make It Monday video HERE.  I used Limeade Ice cardstock for my filler pages and Raspberry Fizz for the covers.  The front cover was embroidered with the Sew Stylish Alphabet 2 to coordinate with the other items.

To cover the stitching on the back of the cover I lined it with the same Hawaiian Shores bitty dot paper I used on the spine.

 

Here is an overall look at all of the purse accessories I will be giving to Hannah, a combination of handmade and store-bought.  Make-up bag, hand sanitizer, her favorite pencils, travel hand lotion, note pad, Lip Smackers and a key ring to add to the outside of her black and white polka dot purse.  I think she will really enjoy recieving everything!

Now that you have seen a few of my creations, here are some of the amazing things that the team has created!

CLICK HERE to see more from Ashley Cannon Newell.

CLICK HERE to see more from Betsy Veldman.

CLICK HERE to see more from Danielle Flanders.

CLICK HERE to see more from Dawn McVey.

CLICK HERE to see more from Erin Lincoln.

CLICK HERE to see more from Heather Nichols.

CLICK HERE to see more from Laura Bassen.

CLICK HERE to see more from Laurie Willison.

 

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!  Was there a particular project that really inspired you today?  Are any of these projects bringing back memories of times spent in your own kitchen years ago?  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, June 15th to leave your comment and be eligible to win.  Only one comment per person please.  One randomly selected winner will be announced on our June 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.

MAKE LEMONADE CARD

• STAMPS: Bowl of Sunshine, Ombre Builder (available June 15th)
• INK: Berry Sorbet, Melon Berry, Summer Sunrise, Simply Chartreuse, True Black
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White
• OTHER: Bowl of Sunshine dies, Orange Zest Baker's Twine
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

LADYBUG PURSE ENSEMBLE

• STAMPS: Wet Paint
• INK: True Black
• PAPER: Stamper's Select white, Hawaiian Shores, Simply Chartreuse, Limeade Ice, Raspberry Fizz, Hawaiian Shores Pattern Pack (bitty dot), Raspberry Fizz Pattern Pack (stripes)
• FELT: Smokey Shadow, Simply Chartreuse, Summer Sunrise
• OTHER: Wet Paint Cuts die, Berry Basket II die, Seasonal Stitches: Ladybug and Summer Fruit, Sew Stylish Alphabet 2 die, Coin Purse dies, Stitched Rectangles dies, Button Stacks, Orange Zest buttons, embroidery floss, white crochet thread, 6" black zipper, needle
• FINISHED SIZE: 7" x 2-1/2" (mini make-up bag), 3-1/4" x 2" (key chain), 5" square x 3" tall (berry basket), 4-1/4" x 2-3/4" (notebook)

Ultimate Baby Inspiration

It's all about babies today at Papertrey Ink!  They're tiny little miracles that fill us with awe and wonder and they make for the most joyous of occasions to craft for!  You're in for a treat as we show you yet another amazing collection of products, some of which will allow you to not only make cards but actual GIFTS for the new babies in your life!

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Rattled is a sweet new mini baby set, complete with coordinating dies. The focal image of this set is a rattle, presented within a negative block image, as well as in pieces, which can be used to "color in" the rattle on the block image or on their own to create a stand alone rattle. Three sentiments are included, one as part of the negative block image. The small size is perfect for gift enclosures and pocket pages, in addition to elements on standard cards or scrapbook pages.

The Details: 

• Rattled will be available for purchase on May 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Rattled contains a total of 7 images.  The negative block image is just under 2 inches square and the circle, just over 3/4" in diameter. The "just for you" sentiment is a little over 1-1/4" wide and 1/4" tall.
• A coordinating die collection will be available for sale separately, retailing for $4.  This collection includes a single die (2-1/4" x 2").

 

A menagerie of cute animal-faced diaper pins are all ready to greet baby and toast the new parents. Fresh new sentiments pair nicely with the images, which will look great with the diaper pin bottoms or stamped alone. Use one or use them all, these little fellas are just too cute to resist.

The Details: 

• Sweet Cheeks will be available for purchase on May 15th.
• It will retail for $15.
• Sweet Cheeks contains a total of 16 images.  The "Let the adventure..." sentiment measures approximately 1 3/4" x 1 1/4". The puppy face measures approximately 1" x 3/4". The elephant face measures approximately 1 1/4" x 3/4". The open pin measures approximately 3/4" x 1 1/4". 
• A coordinating die collection will be available for sale separately, retailing for $6.  This collection includes a single die (10 wired shapes).  4-1/4" x 2-5/8"

 

 

Hold onto your hats...errrr...booties!  Erin Lincoln's next collection of stitching dies are going to take the crafting world by storm!  Pair your favorite felt colors with these dies to create a variety of baby booties that can be embellished in so many adorable ways!  Your gift of hand-made booties is sure to be the star of the show at the next baby shower you attend!

Here is a video going over the basic construction of the booties, full of lots of little tips from Erin that will make creating these a breeze!

 

The Details: 

• Baby Booties die collection will be available for purchase on May 15th.
• It will retail for $14.
• Baby Booties die collection contains a total of 3 dies.  3-1/4" x 4-1/8" (A), 2-1/8" x 3-7/8" (B), 1-3/4" x 1/2" (C)
• The booties will fit a baby 3-5 months old.

 

Designed to coordinate with the Baby Booties dies, use these dies to dress up those little booties in a variety of popular shoe styles!

The Details: 

• Baby Booties: Details die collection will be available for purchase on May 15th.
• It will retail for $16.
• Baby Booties: Details die collection contains a set of 4 dies (2 wired shapes + 4 wired shapes + 5 wired shapes + 3 wired shapes).  1-3/8" x 2" (A), 2-1/2" x 3-7/8" (B), 3-1/8" x 3-1/4" (C), 4" x 1-1/2" (D)
  
  

Erin has put together a wonderful collection of videos showing you step-by-step how to use each of the bootie details dies.  Just wait until you see how easy it is to customize these cuties!

 

 

 

  

Designed to coordinate with the Baby Booties dies, here is another set of dies that allow you to add even more darling details to your Baby Booties.

The Details: 

• Baby Bootie: Patches die collection will be available for purchase on May 15th.
• It will retail for $16.
• Baby Bootie: Patches die collection contains a single die (4 wired shapes).  3-5/8" x 3".

 

We know you are just going to love this next addition to the Text Block die line-up by Lizzie Jones!  Wonderful for any baby project, it is perfectly sized for Monthly Moments pockets, it could be used as a tag, impressed as a background on a card, turned into shaker elements, used on window cards and MORE!  The sky's the limit!

The Details: 

• Text Block: Baby die will be available for purchase on May 15th.
• It will retail for $8.
• Text Block: Baby die measures 2-7/8" x 3-7/8".
   

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

I decided to create a little ensemble that would be perfect as a little baby gift, complete with handmade booties and a coordinating card.

I just HAVE to start with the booties because the cuteness factor here just can't possibly wait one more second!  The possibilities for customization, especially with the BRILLIANT detail dies that Erin has created, is just limitless!  I created the main body of the bootie from Aqua Mist felt.

I used the fabulous fringe detail dies to add this Limeade Ice fringe.  The leaves were cut from Simply Chartreuse felt, folded in half and stitched in place to either side of the fringe.  Melon Berry felt was the perfect thing for the flower which I stitched in place along with a few yellow seed beads for the center.

Erin thought of every single thing, even the small reinforcement stitches at either end of the bootie "tongue" to prevent any tearing.

The back heel of the booties has a small strip you can add in a contrasting color.  Little finishing details like this just make the project look so polished and sophisticated!

There are round patches you can add to the bottom of the booties for another punch of color.

To go along with the sweet booties I made a little "diaper" pocket to hold the gorgeous Text Block: Baby die-cut card.

You can download a free printable template for the diaper pocket below.

CLICK HERE to Download Diaper Pocket template

The card easily pulls out of the pocket for the recipient to read a thoughtful note you could add to the back.

The diaper pocket "leg openings" are accented with pleated strips of Melon Berry gingham paper.

The diaper pocket is also just the right size for the diaper pins included in the new Sweet Cheeks set!

I die-cut the Text Block: Baby from Aqua Mist cardstock and backed it with Limeade Ice cardstock.

I stitched a similar floral accent die-cut from felt to the upper corner, to coordinate the booties and the card.

Now that you have seen a few of my creations, here are some of the amazing things that the team has created!

CLICK HERE to see more from Ashley Cannon Newell.

CLICK HERE to see more from Betsy Veldman.

CLICK HERE to see more from Danielle Flanders.

 

CLICK HERE to see more from Dawn McVey.

CLICK HERE to see more from Erin Lincoln.

CLICK HERE to see more from Heather Nichols.

CLICK HERE to see more from Laura Bassen.

CLICK HERE to see more from Laurie Willison.

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!  Are you beyond excited to get crafting for the babies in your life after today's inspiration-filled post?  Are those darling felt baby booties calling your name?!  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, May 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 May 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 Lizzie Jones.

CLICK HERE to see more from Melissa Bickford.

WELCOME TO THE WORLD CARD

• STAMPS: Sweet Cheeks (available May 15th)
• INK: Simply Chartreuse, Charcoal Palette
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Limeade Ice, Aqua Mist, Soft Stone, Melon Berry Pattern Pack (gingham)
• OTHER: Sweet Cheeks dies, Text Block: Baby die, Heart-2-Heart #7 dies (leaves), Bigger Blooms die (flowers), yellow seed beads, crochet thread, embroidery floss
• FINISHED SIZE: 4" x 3-1/4"

FRINGED FLORAL BABY BOOTIES

• FELT: Melon Berry, Limeade Ice, Simply Chartreuse, Aqua Mist
• DIES: Baby Booties, Baby Bootie: Details, Baby Bootie: Patches
• OTHER: crochet thread, embroidery floss, yellow seed beads, Heart-2-Heart #7 dies (leaves), Bigger Blooms die (flowers)
• FINISHED SIZE: 3-5 months