Release Day is Here!

 

Yay! Today the new goodies from the December release at Papertrey Ink will be available to purchase tonight at 10pm EST. I love that so many of the sets can be interactive from this release. I mixed elements from Towering Stems and With Love to create a Valentine-themed card.

This is pretty self-explanatory. It was mainly a matter of deciding what to include in the floral bouquet and then deciding how to embellish with the tiny Valentine elements.

STAMPS: Towering Stems, With Love

INK: Pure Poppy, Smokey Shadow, Hibiscus Burst, Sweet Blush, Scarlet Jewel, True Black, Green Parakeet, Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado, New Leaf, Harvest Gold, Summer Sunrise.

PAPER: Text-Style: Candy Cane Prints, White.

DIES: Border Bling: Skinny Heart Frames, Love to Layer: Scalloped Circles, Towering Stems, With Love.

OTHER: Misty Coast, Rocky Slope ink (Pinkfresh Studio); Stitched Rectangle dies (MFT).

Happy shopping everyone! ~Wanda

 

PTI December Reveals Day #4

It's the last day of reveals for the December release at Papertrey Ink. Tomorrow on the 22nd at 10pm EST, you will be able to buy items from this release. Today, we are introducing you to Vase Collection 6 stamp set and dies + Towering Stems stamp set and dies + Feathered Friends 18 dies.

My first card is a mini slimline size and it includes the new vase in addition to florals from the Towering Stems set. The sentiment is from the Jar Accessories set that we showcased yesterday.

STAMPS: Vase Collection 6, Towering Stems, Jar Accessories
INK: Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, Lavender Moon, Amethyst Allure, Lemon Tart, Bright Buttercup, New Leaf, Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado, Weathervane, Smokey Shadow, True Black; Silver Lining (WPlus9).
PAPER: Lemon Tart, Bitty Big: Harvest Gold, White; Patterned paper.
DIES: Vase Collection 6, Towering Stems, Charming Tag.
OTHER: Black jute twine, Mini Slimline Essential Bundle (Pinkfresh Studio), Mini stapler, Yellow Enamel Accents, Lavender Stickles.

My second card highlights the awesome new feathered friend die which I paired with a fun background I created using a salad spinner and alcohol inks and gold fixative.

 

I blended multiple colors for the tail feathers (see list below). I decided to omit a sentiment on the front side of the card and used one of the new inside greetings instead. I'm trying harder to continue on with a card design by adding elements and/or sentiments inside.

There are two sizes of tail feathers and I cut two of the smaller, front layer so I could insert the second one as the third layer. Hope that makes sense. 😉

STAMPS: Inside Greetings: Thinking of You
INK: Peacock Feathers, Twisted Citron. Cracked Pistachio, Shabby Shutters, Rustic Wilderness, Blueprint Sketch distress ink; Honey Nut, True Black, Hawaiian Shores.
PAPER: Yupo, Bristol Smooth Surface, White.
DIES: Feathered Friends 18, Love to Layer: Scalloped Circles, Border Bling: Skinny Heart Frames, Love to Layer: Notched.
OTHER: Alcohol inks, Gold fixative, Salad spinner.

 

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So, that's all folks! Get your shopping lists ready for the release happening tomorrow and treat yourself to a Christmas gift! Thanks for stopping by and happy stamping!  ~Wanda

PTI December Reveals Day #3

Are you loving this month's release at Papertrey Ink? It's another great one! It's day three of reveals and we are introducing you to With Love Mailbox dies + With Love stamp set and dies + With Love Mini stamp set + Jar Accessories stamp set and dies.

There are two slightly different mailbox dies and both are just so cute and easy to assemble! This version is open at the top and so easy to bag up some treats and give to a special someone.

The elements are all so adorable and give you endless creative possibilities!

STAMPS: With Love, With Love Mini.
INK: Pure Poppy, Lovely Lady, Harvest Gold, Summer Sunrise, Blueberry Sky, Green Parakeet.
PAPER: Brilliant Blue (retired SU); White, Spring Rain.
DIES: With Love.

This is the closed top die which is almost identical in size to the previous one mailbox.

STAMPS: With Love.
INK: Pure Poppy, True Black.
PAPER: Pure Poppy, Spring Rain, White; Brilliant Blue (retired SU).
DIES: with Love Mailbox, With Love.

 Next is a great addition to the previously released Mason jar dies!

My favorite is the doily stamp/die which I embossed in white on kraft card stock. I kept this very simple with some colorful stripes in the background to ground the lightly blended jars.

I used a medium gel pen to highlight the flower centers and added jute twine for some more texture.

STAMPS: Jar Accessories.
INK: Salvaged Patina, Bundled Sage distress ink; Sweet Blush, Pale Peony, Berry Sorbet, Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, Classic Kraft, Cocoa Bean, True Black, Green Parakeet, Ocean Tides; Versamark.
PAPER: White, Aqua Mist, Green Parakeet, Classic Kraft; Metallic Silver.
DIES: Spooktacular Mason Jars, Jar Accessories; Master Layouts 8 (Gina K Designs).
OTHER: WOW! Opaque Bright White Regular embossing powder; Jute twine.

Next is a slimline card which I created to accommodate the fun "pick" that holds a sentiment. The jar is the smallest of the 3 jar dies.

Flower centers were highlighted with white Liquid Pearls and the heart "button" was given dimension and shine using Glossy Accents. TIP: Don't forget the button holes! Weave a tiny piece of jute twine through them for a more realistic look.

STAMPS: Jar Accessories.
INK: Lovely Lady, Raspberry Fizz, Aqua Mist, Green Parakeet, Ocean Tides, True Black; Versamark.
PAPER: White, Classic Kraft; Metallic Silver.
DIES: Jar Accessories; Mini Slimline Essential Bundle (Pinkfresh Studio).
OTHER: White Opal Liquid Pearls, WOW! Opaque Bright White Regular embossing powder, Glossy Accents, Jute twine.

Here's a shaker card that features Happy Hearts... a small freebie stamp set with an $80 purchase at PTI...and it starts with this release! I silver embossed the florals and colored with Copics.

The image required fussy cutting and the tiny tag sentiment is part of the freebie set.

STAMPS: Jar Accessories, Happy Sketches.
INK: Versamark; Lovely Lady.
PAPER: Spring Rain, Classic Kraft, Lovely Lady, White; Metallic Silver; X-Press It Blending Card; Valentine's Day 6x6" pad by Recollections.
DIES: Jar Accessories, Border Bling: Skinny Heart Frames, Spooktacular Mason Jars.
OTHER: Silver embossing powder, Jute twine, WOW! Opaque Bright White Regular embossing powder, Acetate, Sequin mix, Copics.

 

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That's a wrap for today. Tune back again tomorrow for the last day of reveals! Pssst...there's an awesome and unique feathered friend die coming as well as a new addition to the vase collection!  ~Wanda

PTI December Reveals Day 2

I'm back with day two of reveals for the December release at Papertrey Ink that will go live on the 22nd at 10pm ET. Today we are introducing Loads of Love stamp set and dies + Inside Greetings: Thinking of You stamp set + Loads of Healing stamp set and dies. These sets will give you"loads" of ideas (hehe) to add to the wagon stamp/die set that was previously released!

This set has so many fun elements to create a card for Valentine's Day! My favorites are the sweet banner and the chocolate covered strawberries! 💕

STAMPS: Loads of Love, Holiday Wagon.
INK: Sweet Blush, Hibiscus Burst, True Black, New Leaf, Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, Tropical Teal, Pure Poppy, Classic Kraft, Dark Chocolate.
PAPER: White, Classic Kraft, Pure Poppy.
DIES: Loads of Love, Holiday Wagon, Border Bling: Skinny Postage, XO Heart Frames, Love to Layer: Scalloped Circles.
OTHER: White Gouache, Moonshine Sequins.

The next card features a healing theme with loads of sweet elements to say feel better soon!

Chicken soup, bandaids, tissues, cup of tea and flowers...all to let someone know you want them to get well soon.

STAMPS: Loads of Healing, Holiday Wagon, Inside Greetings: Thinking of You.
INK: Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, Tropical Teal, Pure Poppy, True Black, Fine Linen, Classic Kraft, Sweet Blush, Berry Sorbet, Lovely Lady, Hibiscus Burst, Raspberry Fizz, New Leaf, Ocean Tides, Bright Buttercup, Summer Sunrise; Silver Lining (WPlus9).
PAPER: Text-Style: Candy Cane Prints, Raspberry Fizz, White.
DIES: Love to Layer: Torn Edges, Love to Layer: Scalloped Circles, Loads of Healing, Loads of Love, Holiday Wagon, Love to Layer: Notched.

That's a wrap for day two. Head back tomorrow to see some more great new products!

SUPPLIES

 

~Wanda

 

PTI December Reveals Day 1

Hi everyone! Are you ready for another release from Papertrey Ink? I hope it's always as exciting for you as it is for me! Today, we are introducing you to Into the Blooms: Pansies dies + Cover Plate: Elegance dies + Feathered Friends Mini 18 stamp set and dies + Just Sentiments: Thinking of You stamp set.

There is a beautiful new dimensional floral die to add to the Into the Blooms series! I find it easiest to die cut all the parts from white card stock then I color blend them with distress inks.

The elegant cover plate is also much easier if you use a lighter weight card stock and it pairs beautifully with the new pansies!

STAMPS: Just Sentiments: Thinking of You
INK: Lemon Tart, Bright Buttercup, New Leaf, Simply Chartreuse, Lovely Lady, Lilac Grace, Amethyst Allure, Plum Pudding; Versamark.
PAPER: Bitty Big: Harvest Gold, White; Bristol Smooth Surface.
DIES: Into the Blooms: Pansies, Cover Plate: Elegance, Beautiful Bouquet Tag.
OTHER: Gold embossing powder, Jute twine, Prismacolor pencils.

I will include these assembly diagrams which are a big help to know where all the parts belong! 

Next comes not one, but two birds in the newest addition to the Feathered Friends Mini series.

I'm hanging on to a wintry, snowy background for these love birds with their family nest. I stamped the frame with Classic Kraft ink onto Fine Linen card stock then splattered with white Gouache paint thinned slightly with water. These colors were perfect to add some of the red/cream/gold twine that is now sold at PTI!

STAMPS: Antique Wishes, Loosely Woven, Feathered Friends Mini 18, Just Sentiments: Thinking of You.
INK: Classic Kraft, Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, Harvest Gold, Honey Nut, True Black, Fine Linen, Dark Chocolate, Enchanted Evening (PTI); Bundled Sage, Rustic Wilderness, Speckled Egg distress inks (Ranger).
PAPER: Classic Kraft, Rustic Cream.
DIES: Antique Wishes, Feathered Friends Mini 18.
OTHER: White Gouache, Twine, X-Mas Red Stickles, Traditional Tags STAX Die-Namics.

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That's all for today's post. Tune back tomorrow for more reveals. Hint: both new sets will be a great addition to the wagon stamps/dies released earlier. Happy stamping!  ~Wanda