Thursday, October 20, 2011
simple stories...
Do you struggle with journaling like I do? Journaling seems to be the hardest for me when it comes to scrapbooking. I get lost in all the pretty papers and embellishments, and after I pull a design together... well, pretty soon I realize I don't have room for journaling. I like photos of everyday moments, but often I can't think of a "story" to go with them. Today's assignment on the Pink Paislee blog was to make journaling a focus on my layout...I hope you'll stop over and see my layout in its entirety! I have a couple of tips for you.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
more Christmas creations...
I have a few more Papertrey Ink projects to share with you today from this month's release. First, is a fun bag made from the new Front & Center die. I cut two of them for a front and a back, and then sandwiched a brown lunch bag in between. (I probably should have used white, but didn't have any on hand.)
To decorate the front, I stamped with the new Winterberry stamp set. I added a felt word cut with the new Wonderful Words: Holiday die. The seam binding was sprayed with Glimmer Mist (Vintage Pink, I think it was called) and then I punched some stars to dangle off of the ends of the ribbon!
Next, I have decorated a wine bottle with the new Wine Bottle Tag die by Papertrey Ink, a quick way to dress up a hostess gift.
Papertrey Ink also came out with two nativity stamp sets this month, so I'll share a couple of things made with those. Here I've used the Gift Card Greetings die to cut two gift card shapes for a little coordinating pair.
I made one vertically and one horizontally to show that you can use it either way. You can punch this out of plain cardstock and dress it up, or punch it out of patterned paper. There is a slot inside to hold the gift card, sorry I forgot to get a picture of that!
The frame is cut with a Sizzix die.
Last, but not least...a card with Nativity Sillhouettes Additions. This one was the toughest for me. It didn't really turn out how I wanted it to, but hopefully you can get something inspirational out of it! lol I used a gray ink by Jenni Bowlin called Weather Vane. The Crate Paper background sort of resisted the ink. I cut a sticker apart and used half.
Happy Holiday Gift Bag:
Stamps: Winterberry and Tremendous Treats: Christmas (happy)
Ink: Pure Poppy, True Black, Chewing Gum by JBS
Paper: Snow Day by Pink Paislee, white cardstock, stars are Studio Calico paper
Dies: Wonderful Words: Holiday and Front & Center #1 (bag)
Other: felt by PTI, Pure Poppy buttons, seam binding.
Ink: Pure Poppy, True Black, Chewing Gum by JBS
Paper: Snow Day by Pink Paislee, white cardstock, stars are Studio Calico paper
Dies: Wonderful Words: Holiday and Front & Center #1 (bag)
Other: felt by PTI, Pure Poppy buttons, seam binding.
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Next, I have decorated a wine bottle with the new Wine Bottle Tag die by Papertrey Ink, a quick way to dress up a hostess gift.
I cut the wine bottle die using PTI's new Candy Cane Prints paper, then stamped onto Aqua Mist cardstock with Tremendous Treats: Christmas stamp set. I didn't have any Copics to color in the stamped image, so I thought...why not fill in the little leaves with felt. I cut a few little raindrop shapes to fill in the images and added some glitter.
Merry Christmas Wine Bottle Tag:
Stamps: Tremendous Treats: Christmas
Ink: Ripe Avocado, True Black
Paper: Candy Cane Prints, Aqua Mist cardstock, red polkadot by Studio Calico
Dies: Tag Sale #5, Wine Bottle Tag
Other: Papertrey Ink felt, SEI ribbon, floral pin, blue gem, glitter.
Ink: Ripe Avocado, True Black
Paper: Candy Cane Prints, Aqua Mist cardstock, red polkadot by Studio Calico
Dies: Tag Sale #5, Wine Bottle Tag
Other: Papertrey Ink felt, SEI ribbon, floral pin, blue gem, glitter.
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Star of Wonder Gift Card set:
Stamps: Star of Wonder, In the Meadow (snowflakes)
Ink: Fresh Snow, Dark Chocolate, True Black
Paper: Studio Calico (text and blue on snowflakes), kraft cardstock by PTI, October Afternoon (polkadot)
Dies: Gift Card Greetings
Other: resin by Melissa Frances, white ribbon, PTI twine.
Paper: Studio Calico (text and blue on snowflakes), kraft cardstock by PTI, October Afternoon (polkadot)
Dies: Gift Card Greetings
Other: resin by Melissa Frances, white ribbon, PTI twine.
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This card was made with the Nativity Silhouettes. I stamped and embossed the angel and popped her up with dimensional adhesive.
O Holy Night card:
Stamps: Nativity Silhouettes
Ink: True Black, Fresh Snow
Paper: Crate Paper
Dies: Sizzix frame
Ink: True Black, Fresh Snow
Paper: Crate Paper
Dies: Sizzix frame
Other: Prima flower, embossing powder, kraft paper, Maya Road star pin,
Jenni Bowlin pearl sticker.
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Last, but not least...a card with Nativity Sillhouettes Additions. This one was the toughest for me. It didn't really turn out how I wanted it to, but hopefully you can get something inspirational out of it! lol I used a gray ink by Jenni Bowlin called Weather Vane. The Crate Paper background sort of resisted the ink. I cut a sticker apart and used half.
Follow the Glory card:
Stamps: Nativity Silhouettes, Nativity Silhouettes Additions
Ink: True Black, Weather Vane by JBS (gray for silhouettes)
Paper: Crate Paper, kraft paper
Dies: none
Other: lace, misc button, star punch, Crate Paper sticker.
Ink: True Black, Weather Vane by JBS (gray for silhouettes)
Paper: Crate Paper, kraft paper
Dies: none
Other: lace, misc button, star punch, Crate Paper sticker.
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All of these stamps and dies can be found at PapertreyInk.com on the main page. Thanks so much for reading. I'll be back tomorrow with more!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
bright and fun...
Who couldn't use some cheering up today?
Thought I'd get away from holiday projects and share a fun birthday card. I'd love to give a shout out too, to my very good friend Shonna who just had a birthday! Love ya!!
I used Papertrey Ink's new Flower Fusion #9 to stamp the flowers in the background (wouldn't they be fun as fireworks for the 4th of July as well?).
I added 2 circles punched out of Pink Paislee's Hometown Summer paper, then made my own doily banner by folding circles over the twine. I added some paper doilies over the text paper circles. Notice the sheet music.. goes well with the sentiment! Wishing you ALL a happy day too!
Thought I'd get away from holiday projects and share a fun birthday card. I'd love to give a shout out too, to my very good friend Shonna who just had a birthday! Love ya!!
I used Papertrey Ink's new Flower Fusion #9 to stamp the flowers in the background (wouldn't they be fun as fireworks for the 4th of July as well?).
I added 2 circles punched out of Pink Paislee's Hometown Summer paper, then made my own doily banner by folding circles over the twine. I added some paper doilies over the text paper circles. Notice the sheet music.. goes well with the sentiment! Wishing you ALL a happy day too!Happy Birthday to You card:
Stamps: Flower Fusion #9 by Papertrey Ink
Ink: Hawaiian Shores, True Black by PTI
Paper: Aqua Mist cardstock by PTI, vintage book paper,
Hometown Summer by Pink Paislee (red)
Dies/punches: circle punch
Other: SEI burlap ribbon, Twinery twine, Melissa Frances pearls,
Ink: Hawaiian Shores, True Black by PTI
Paper: Aqua Mist cardstock by PTI, vintage book paper,
Hometown Summer by Pink Paislee (red)
Dies/punches: circle punch
Other: SEI burlap ribbon, Twinery twine, Melissa Frances pearls,
doilies from baking section in craft supply store.
Monday, October 17, 2011
getting in the spirit...
No pun intended! Ok, maybe a slight pun was intended! :)
Are you gearing up for Halloween? If so, you should definitely see the Phantom Banner Kit by Pink Paislee. It comes with these cute little letter cards that spell out "happy haunting", and there are many things you can do with them. I just made a banner out of the first word, so I could hang it over this frame, but if you made a banner out of the entire thing, it would definitely be over 2 feet long!
I've use Pink Paislee's Phantom line of papers, Banner Kit, brads and some Daily Junque tissue paper and twine. The grosgrain ribbon is from the craft supply store.
To create the large banner shapes, I used a new die by Papertrey Ink called Wine Bottle Tag.
On the bottom, I've added some Soiree Flags by Pink Paislee. Now all I need are some cute Halloween photos to complete the project.
If you'd like to read more about how to create the banner, please pop over to the Pink Paislee blog.
And I have to show you the little banner my 6 year old made for Halloween! (totally her idea...lol)
Crafty little girl...
That's what we love to do around here!
Do you have Phantom products in your stash? Pink Paislee is holding an October contest - pull out those products and create a home decor project for your chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card.
Are you gearing up for Halloween? If so, you should definitely see the Phantom Banner Kit by Pink Paislee. It comes with these cute little letter cards that spell out "happy haunting", and there are many things you can do with them. I just made a banner out of the first word, so I could hang it over this frame, but if you made a banner out of the entire thing, it would definitely be over 2 feet long!
I've use Pink Paislee's Phantom line of papers, Banner Kit, brads and some Daily Junque tissue paper and twine. The grosgrain ribbon is from the craft supply store.
To create the large banner shapes, I used a new die by Papertrey Ink called Wine Bottle Tag.
On the bottom, I've added some Soiree Flags by Pink Paislee. Now all I need are some cute Halloween photos to complete the project.
If you'd like to read more about how to create the banner, please pop over to the Pink Paislee blog.
And I have to show you the little banner my 6 year old made for Halloween! (totally her idea...lol)
That's what we love to do around here!
Do you have Phantom products in your stash? Pink Paislee is holding an October contest - pull out those products and create a home decor project for your chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
cards on the 15th...
I love the 15th, because that is when I get to share my Papertrey Ink projects for this month! I think I've done 18 things this month! Grab a hot pumpkin spice latte and sit for a spell! (I promise I won't make you sit for 18 projects! LOL)
On these first cards, I really wanted to create a "wreath" shape, so I used the Tranquility Trilogy triangles and stamped them in a circular pattern, then cut around the triangles to create a shaped card. I stamped the saying on another piece of cardstock to create a border and placed it across my card.
LOVE the fonts in the new Tag-its #9 stamp set (be merry)!
I added some felt holly and berries from the Holly Jolly die collection from last month.
On this one, I used a triangle from Tranquility Trilogy as a tree! I used the holly from the Tag-its #9 under the large saying.
The circle from Tag-its #9 fits perfectly in the Damask Snowflakes dies from last month's release! I trimmed around it with scalloped scissors and placed it on a felt snowflake. I love browns, reds and greens...one of my favorite color combos.
I added some little felt berries from the Holly Jolly dies from last month also.
This card was super simple...I was inspired by packages wrapped with pretty stitched banners like this one. So I cut some doily pieces out of a paper doily, added some punched stars and stitched them all together, then adhered the strip to my card.
The reds and purples are so cute together.
Holiday Joy & Love card:
Stamps: Wonderful Words: Holiday
Ink: True Black
Paper: Studio Calico (green, blue and purple) and October Afternoon (brown)
Dies/punches: snowflake punch by Martha Stewart and square punch
Other: Pom pom trim and tinsel by Melissa Frances, Autumn Rose button by PTI.
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On these first cards, I really wanted to create a "wreath" shape, so I used the Tranquility Trilogy triangles and stamped them in a circular pattern, then cut around the triangles to create a shaped card. I stamped the saying on another piece of cardstock to create a border and placed it across my card.
LOVE the fonts in the new Tag-its #9 stamp set (be merry)!
Be Merry card set:
Stamps: NEW Tag-its #9, Tranquility Trilogy
Ink: Spring Moss, Pure Poppy
Paper: white cardstock
Paper: white cardstock
Dies/punches: Holly Jolly die collection (holly leaves and berries)
Other: Twinery twine, snowflake by Target, Melissa Frances pearl, PTI felt.
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On this one, I used a triangle from Tranquility Trilogy as a tree! I used the holly from the Tag-its #9 under the large saying.
I felt like the right edge needed a little something...so I trimmed the edge with a Fiskars punch and stamped the inside edge of the card with "be merry".
The little tree trunk is simply a piece of burlap ribbon.
Holiday Wishes card:
Stamps: NEW Tag-its #9, Candy Cane Christmas (stripe), Tranquility Trilogy,
NEW Think Big Favorites #9
NEW Think Big Favorites #9
Ink: Spring Moss, Pure Poppy, Smokey Shadow, Ripe Avocado by PTI,
Chewing Gum (pink) by Jenni Bowlin
Paper: white cardstock
Paper: white cardstock
Dies/punches: Fiskars edge punch
Other: Papertrey Ink button, Twinery twine, Melissa Frances pearls (white),
Jenni Bowlin pearl (red), burlap ribbon for trunk of tree by SEI
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The circle from Tag-its #9 fits perfectly in the Damask Snowflakes dies from last month's release! I trimmed around it with scalloped scissors and placed it on a felt snowflake. I love browns, reds and greens...one of my favorite color combos.
Merry Holiday card:
Stamps: Tag-its #9
Ink: Spring Moss, Ripe Avocado, Pure Poppy
Paper: white cardstock, polkadot - Dots & Stripes by Echo Park
Paper: white cardstock, polkadot - Dots & Stripes by Echo Park
Dies/punches: Damask Snowflake dies by PTI, Holly Jolly dies by PTI, scalloped scissors
Other: felt by PTI, seam binding ribbon, sewing machine, pin.
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This card was super simple...I was inspired by packages wrapped with pretty stitched banners like this one. So I cut some doily pieces out of a paper doily, added some punched stars and stitched them all together, then adhered the strip to my card.
Peace Love Joy card:
Stamps: Think Big Favorites #9
Ink: Lavender Moon
Paper: white and red cardstock, Candy Cane Prints paper (red stripe)
Paper: white and red cardstock, Candy Cane Prints paper (red stripe)
Dies/punches: corner rounder, star punch
Other: doily, sewing machine.
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Here I made little windows for the snowflakes to peek through and added lots of layers of paper. I punched the snowflakes out of Studio Calico paper and backed it with white paper. "Holiday" is cut with the new Wonderful Words: Holiday dies.
Some pom pom trim adds softness...
Holiday Joy & Love card:
Stamps: Wonderful Words: Holiday
Ink: True Black
Paper: Studio Calico (green, blue and purple) and October Afternoon (brown)
Dies/punches: snowflake punch by Martha Stewart and square punch
Other: Pom pom trim and tinsel by Melissa Frances, Autumn Rose button by PTI.
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On this card, I've cut the poinsettia out with the new Christmas Poinsettia dies with Autumn Rose felt and stamped with a Christmas Poinsettia saying.
Merry Christmas to You and Yours card:
Stamps: Christmas Poinsettia
Ink: True Black
Paper: Crate Paper (pink, gray and black), October Afternoon (brown),
Ink: True Black
Paper: Crate Paper (pink, gray and black), October Afternoon (brown),
Studio Calico - Memoir (purple and text)
Dies/punches: star punch, Christmas Poinsettia dies
Other: SEI ribbon, Autumn Rose felt by PTI, Melissa Frances pearl, floral pin.
Dies/punches: star punch, Christmas Poinsettia dies
Other: SEI ribbon, Autumn Rose felt by PTI, Melissa Frances pearl, floral pin.
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The last project I'll share with you today is an embroidery hoop that I backed with some Papertrey Ink papers and used the cute new Shape-Up Series: Snowman dies and stamps to create this little guy! I cut his body and arms from Studio Calico paper, stamped his face and hat, and added glitter to make him extra charming. :)
To create the large Chevron stripe across the center, I used the same technique I showed on this card awhile back.
Peace Snowman Wall Hanging:
Stamps: Shape-Up Series: Snowman
Ink: Raspberry Fizz, Dark Chocolate
Paper: Papertrey Ink Funky Town paper (stripe), October Afternoon (brown),
Ink: Raspberry Fizz, Dark Chocolate
Paper: Papertrey Ink Funky Town paper (stripe), October Afternoon (brown),
Studio Calico - Autumn Press (blue snowflakes)
Dies/punches: Shape-Up Series: Snowman dies, Wonderful Words: Holiday,
Dies/punches: Shape-Up Series: Snowman dies, Wonderful Words: Holiday,
snowflake punch by Martha Stewart
Other: Melissa Frances pom pom trim, tinsel and resin swirl, Papertrey Ink felt, embroidery hoop.
Other: Melissa Frances pom pom trim, tinsel and resin swirl, Papertrey Ink felt, embroidery hoop.
What do you think? Lots of fun new things coming out this month! I will share more projects soon. You can visit my October Papertrey Ink gallery to see more and view full supply lists.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
2011 Holiday Tags...
Today the Papertrey Ink girls are showing projects created with the new 2011 Holiday Tags and the new Wonderful Words: Holiday stamps and dies, which will all be available on the 15th.
Since I've gotten older, the holidays are now more about gift giving for me instead of receiving, which is why I love to dress up my packages all pretty for the recipients! Here I've sewn 2 pieces of 6x6" paper together on 3 sides, inserted the gift, then stitched up the last side, and added some fun embellishments on top. The holiday wishes tag is from the new 2011 Holiday Tags set, and the "a gift 4 you" stamp is in the set as well!
Holiday Wishes gift wrap:
Stamps: 2011 Holiday Tags
Ink: Pure Poppy, True Black
Paper: Crate Paper -Portrait (black), October Afternoon (brown)
Dies/punches: Damask Snowflake dies
Other: pinking shears, Papertrey Ink felt and twine, Melissa Frances resin frame and pearl, Crate Paper sticker.
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Step 2. The word "merry" was die cut with the Wonderful Words: Holiday dies.
Step 3. I punched 3 stars and decided where the sentiment will be stamped.
Here is the finished card...
Merry card:Stamps: 2011 Holiday Tags, Wonderful Words: Holiday
Ink: True Black by PTI, Weather Vane by JBS
Paper: Memoir by Studio Calico (circle and purple), Crate Paper (creme)
Dies/punches: Wonderful Words: Holiday dies (merry), star punch
Other: Autumn Rose button by PTI
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Last I chose another image from the 2011 Holiday Tags set...the "for you" image... to work with. This image doesn't even have to be used for a holiday gift...could just be for someone as a thank you or birthday.
I was inspired by the leaves on the tag image and decided to stitch leaves just like the tag onto felt to make coasters, then wrapped them up with twine and added a tag for gift giving.
For You Felt Coasters:
Stamps: 2011 Holiday Tags
Ink: Pure Poppy
Paper: Crate Paper - Portrait
Dies/punches: Mega Mat Stack 3 die
Other: floss, PTI felt and twine, pinking shears.
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I hope you'll visit the other Papertrey Ink girls to see what they have made with these stamps and dies as well:
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
In the Meadow...
...we can build a snowman!
The Papertrey Ink girls are back with a group blog post showcasing a new stamp set and dies called In the Meadow.
Now if you are scared of stamping on your layouts, try stamping on another piece and adding it to your page, like the snowflake border I did here...
When you have a layout that has many layers to it, you can add stamping very easy to your page without "messing up". Try stamping on one of the layers, move it around on your page to see where you might like it. This was one version of my layout when I was moving everything around... you can see the stamped image looks cute on the left side too!
Did I mention I'm very indecisive!? lol
Well, anyway...these stamps are beautiful no matter where you put them on layouts too, not just cards!
Hope you enjoyed seeing this stamp set on a scrapbook page! In the Meadow will be available on the 15th at www.papertreyink.com. Please visit the other girls to see the other images in this set and what they've done with them:
The Papertrey Ink girls are back with a group blog post showcasing a new stamp set and dies called In the Meadow.
I chose to work with the snowman image (because he's so adorable!) and die cut him out with the In the Meadow Silhouettes dies with Studio Calico - Memoir paper. I started this page out with an idea of using the snowman as the "O" in the word SNOW, which would work great on a card too! I popped him up with dimensional adhesive so he would show up nicely in the title work. I'm in love with this new paper line I used here by Pink Paislee called Snow Day.
The little pom poms remind me of soft, fluffy snowballs, so I had to add a few to my projects this month!
I used a new die called In the Meadow (set of 2 dies) for the swooshie shape at the top and some older Pink Paislee alphas (still my FAVorite alphas ever!) ...
Well, anyway...these stamps are beautiful no matter where you put them on layouts too, not just cards!
Let It Snow layout:
Stamps: In the Meadow
Ink: True Black, Fresh Snow
Paper: Snow Day by Pink Paislee, Memoir by Studio Calico (text on snowman), October Afternoon (brown), Hawaiian Shores cardstock by PTI
Dies/punches: In the Meadow and In the Meadow Silhouettes by PTI,
Ink: True Black, Fresh Snow
Paper: Snow Day by Pink Paislee, Memoir by Studio Calico (text on snowman), October Afternoon (brown), Hawaiian Shores cardstock by PTI
Dies/punches: In the Meadow and In the Meadow Silhouettes by PTI,
Himalayan Snowflake by Martha Stewart
Other: Pebbles brad, Pink Paislee twine and alphas,
Other: Pebbles brad, Pink Paislee twine and alphas,
snowflakes by Target (holiday table scatter).
Hope you enjoyed seeing this stamp set on a scrapbook page! In the Meadow will be available on the 15th at www.papertreyink.com. Please visit the other girls to see the other images in this set and what they've done with them:
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