Papertrey Ink July Countdown - Day 2

Good morning, all! Welcome back to Day 2 of the Papertrey Ink July Countdown! I'm so glad to hear that you're enjoying the starry goodness I have coming out this month. I can't wait to show you more so let's get to it!

The open stars in the Background Basics: Galaxy set are ideal places for popping rhinestones or other sparkly embellishments. And who doesn't love a little watercolor now and again, eh?

I began by watercoloring the night sky panel for my card. I layered blues, purple, pink, and black until I was satisfied with the result. I let it dry a couple of times and went back with more color to get the depth and tones that I wanted. Once that was completely dry, I went back and added speckles of white in varying concentrations. Once that was completely dry, I heat embossed my stars using white embossing powder. Then I added the stardust with watermark ink and embellished with Perfect Pearls. I love how it shimmers!

I mounted that panel to a white card base with plenty of foam tape and dropped in a sprinkling of clear rhinestones. I like the ones that Papertrey sells because you get three different sizes in one package and the variety is nice. Next, I stamped my sentiment (this one from Number The Stars) using Royal Velvet ink onto a banner that I'd cut from White Shimmer cardstock. The coating on the cardstock keeps the ink from soaking in, so I was able to heat emboss my message with clear powder. I attached the banner to the card front and curved it up a teensy bit before I called it complete.

The I created the coordinating box from Linen Vellum. It's sturdy, but also has a slightly transparent quality that I love. You can see step-by-step instructional photos on assembling this box on yesterday's post. I created the tag by heat embossing the sentiment (included in the background set) in silver onto an Amethyst Allure banner. I added BB: Galaxy stars in Royal Velvet and stardust with the same Perfect Pearls powder. Then, I punched a hole in the end of the banner and tied it to my star box with crochet thread. Easy and cute!

Thank you so much for joining me today. Make sure to check in with Nichole, Betsy, Danielle, Dawn, Heather, Melissa, Erin, and Maile for more of this month's release. Have a wonderful day, everyone!

Recipe:

Reaching For The Stars Ensemble

Stamps: Number The Stars, Background Basics: Galaxy - Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: White Shimmer, Linen Vellum, Amethyst Allure - Papertrey Ink; Watercolor Paper - Ranger; white

Ink: Royal Velvet - Papertrey Ink; VersaMark - Tsukineko
Other: Number The Stars Banner Die, Favor It: Star Box Die - Papertrey Ink; Rhinestones - KaiserCraft/Mark Richards; Watercolor Paints - Gansai Tambi; White Embossing Powder, Silver Embossing Powder, Clear Embossing Powder - Filigree; Shimmer Powder - Perfect Pearls; Foam Tape - Scotch; Matte White Acrylic Paint - Martha Stewart Crafts; Crochet Thread; Scor Tape

Introducing Number The Stars, Background Basics: Galaxy, and Favor It: Star Box

Good morning, Papertrey Ink fans! It's the first day of the July countdown and I have a whole, starry collection to share with you over the next several days. Today I'm introducing a sentiment set inspired by stars, a background set that coordinates, and a treat box that can also be used as an ornament or a super cute way to dress up string lights. Let's get to it!

I began my first card by stamping outline stars from Background Basics: Galaxy onto white cardstock using True Black ink. I followed up with the star dust strip in Soft Stone. Then, I filled in the star background with individual solid star stamps also included in the set using a rainbow of colors.

I mounted that panel to a Tropical Teal card base that I'd stamped with the outline stars strip using the corresponding ink. I used a clear Spica pen to add shimmer to each star before attaching a trio of banners to the card front.

The striped banner image is in the background set and the sentiment banner is from Number The Stars.

The coordinating treat box came together just as easily. I know not everyone loves taking the time to watch videos, so I thought I'd try a photo tutorial this time instead (because how many times can you watch me apply adhesive to tabs, am I right?). So here are the steps:

Step #1: Die cut your box from patterned paper, cardstock, vellum, etc. using the Favor It: Star Box Die. Collect your adhesive and appropriate scissors.

Step #2: Apply adhesive to tabs. This die includes score lines, so the tabs are easy to see. There are three tabs that need adhesive.

Step #3: Pre-fold the score lines. This will make assembly so much easier (especially if you're using something like vellum that can be tougher to fold).

Step #4: Technically not a step. This is just what the box will look like when you're finished pre-folding.

Step #5: Remove adhesive backing and press the corresponding edges together, one side at a time.

Step #6: The opening side can either be sealed with adhesive or left open so the box can be reused. The flap with the cut-out tucks inside to make it easier to open. The straight flap folds overtop to give a nice, finished edge.

This is what the box looks like when it's complete. It's the perfect size for small candies (a portion of peanut M&Ms fit with plenty of space), jewelry, and other small trinkets.

Like I mentioned before, this box is also perfect for dressing up string lights (stick to LEDs for safety though, please).

I used vellum cardstock and it worked beautifully. I stamped the pieces of vellum with Polka Dot Basics III and let them dry thoroughly before die cutting them with the new Favor It: Star Box die.

I followed the same assembly instructions with one adjustment. I used a 1/2" circle punch to make space in the open side for the bulb stems. It was a snap and the result looks like one of those fancy-schmancy light sets from a store.

I went with happy rainbow colors to coordinate with the card and gift box ensemble. Didn't they turn out cute?!

Thank you so much for joining me today! I'll see you back here again tomorrow with more of this month's release. In the meantime, make sure to check in with Nichole, Ashley, Betsy, Dawn, Heather, Erin, and Maile to see what they have up their sleeves. Have a great day!

Recipes:
Shine Brighter Ensemble
Stamps: Number The Stars, Background Basics: Galaxy - Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: Tropical Teal, Harvest Gold, Green Parakeet, Harvest Gold Patterned Paper - Papertrey Ink
Ink: True Black, Soft Stone, Tropical Teal, Pure Poppy, Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise, Harvest Gold, Green Parakeet, Amethyst Allure - Papertrey Ink
Other: Number The Stars Banner Die, Favor It: Star Box Die - Papertrey Ink; Clear Spica Pen - Zig; Scor Tape

Rainbow Star String Lights
Stamps: Polka Dot Basics III - Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: Vellum Cardstock - Papertrey Ink
Ink: Tropical Teal, Pure Poppy, Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise, Green Parakeet, Amethyst Allure
Other: Favor It: Star Box Die - Papertrey Ink; Scor Tape

Release In Review

Good morning, friends! Welcome back for this month's Papertrey Ink countdown wrap-up. I have a few more projects to share with you featuring the June new releases, so let's get to it!

First up, I have a card showcasing Betsy's What The Doodle: Sun set.

I began by sponging Harvest Gold ink through a vellum template onto a white card base. I stamped the detailed sun image using Summer Sunrise and Orange Zest inks in the resulting space. Then I used the die cut vellum shape to mask off the sun while I sponged on a bit of Aqua Mist. I just held it in place while I sponged. Next, I xyroned a piece of white cardstock and die cut that and some regular cardstock with the cloud dies in the set. I stamped the outline shapes and sandwiched them with the solid shapes, sticky side up. I sprinkled white Fun Flock over the sticky areas to give them a fuzzy appearance.

Then, I heat embossed the sentiment onto an Aqua Mist panel I had cut with the Tipped Tops die. I trimmed the card base and the Aqua Mist panel down about 3/8" to allow for some cloud overhang and assembled my card using coaster, foam tape, and flat adhesives. As a final touch, I used a Clear Spica pen to add just a touch of glitter to the sun.

Next up, I have a set of tags that I made with the Paper Clippings: Birthday and Keep It Simple: To & From sets.

I began by stamping the cakes onto pieces of white cardstock. I sponged the inks to give them dimension. The frosting is Pale Peony and Berry Sorbet. The cake layers are Harvest Gold and Summer Sunrise. The candles are Aqua Mist and Hawaiian Shores. And the flames are Harvest Gold and Summer Sunrise again.

After the cakes were finished, I die cut the tag shapes. Then, I masked off the bottom cake layer and added a ground with the oval from Bowl Of Sunshine using Hawaiian Shores ink. I also stamped the "To:" and "From:" in True Black. I added a bit of baker's twine and embellished the frosting with a Clear Spica glitter pen to finish them off. I can't wait to add these to a few special birthday packages!

My last project this month features Betsy's Inspired: Grace set.

I began by sponging and splattering Spring Rain ink onto a white card base. I attached a Garden Garland (my dies from last month finally arrived!) frame that I'd cut from Ocean Tides and sponged with the coordinating ink for a bit of depth. I die cut a second frame from bitty dot vellum and placed that, slightly askew, over the first frame.

Next, I die cut the banner shape using the new Paper Clippings: Birthday Details die and stamped it with the first part of my sentiment using Stormy Sea ink. I adhered that into place on the card front using foam tape. Then, I sponged a piece of Pale Peony cardstock with Berry Sorbet ink and die cut it with the Inspired: Grace die. I attached the die to the banner shape with foam tape and embellished the card front with sequins from last month's Sunshine & Rainbows kit.

Well, that's all for me this month, folks! I'll see you again soon. In the meantime, make sure to visit Amy, Ashley, Betsy, Danielle, Dawn, Heather, Kay, Laurie, and Melissa to see their projects featuring this month's new release. Enjoy the rest of your week, everybody!

Recipes:

Sending Sunshine Card

Stamps: What The Doodle: Sun - Papertrey Ink

Cardstock: Aqua Mist - Papertrey Ink; white

Ink: Aqua Mist, Harvest Gold, Summer Sunrise, Orange Zest - Papertrey Ink; VersaMark - Tsukineko

Other: What The Doodle: Sun Die, Coaster - Papertrey Ink; White Fun Flock - Stampendous; Clear Spica Pen - Zig; Foam Tape - Scotch

Birthday Cake Tags

Stamps: Paper Clippings: Birthday, Keep It Simple: To & From, Bowl Of Sunshine - Papertrey Ink

Cardstock: white

Ink: Harvest Gold, Summer Sunrise, Pale Peony, Berry Sorbet, Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, True Black - Papertrey Ink

Other: Tag Sale #10 - Papertrey Ink; Clear Spica Pen - Zig; Teal Baker’s Twine - Divine Twine

Saved By Grace Card

Stamps: Inspired: Grace - Papertrey Ink

Cardstock: Ocean Tides, Pale Peony, Sheer Basics Bitty Dot Vellum - Papertrey Ink; white

Ink: Berry Sorbet, Spring Rain, Stormy Sea - Papertrey Ink

Other: Inspired: Grace Die, Paper Clippings: Birthday Details Die; Sunshine & Rainbows Sequins - Papertrey Ink; Foam Tape - Scotch

Forget Me Not Notes

Good morning, friends! Welcome back to Day 5 of the Papertrey Ink June countdown. Today we're introducing Betsy's new Forget Me Nots stamp set and the Noted and Double-Ups dies. So much good stuff coming your way!

This new set is so lovely it even makes creating for somber reasons a little bit easier. Not only that, but Betsy included thoughtful sentiments that you can use for those occasional, everyday memory lapses, too. And you're going to love the vintage style font paired with the clusters of petite flowers! Let's get on to the project details, shall we?

Sympathy cards tend to be some of the most challenging to make. The Forget Me Nots set truly makes a difficult task a little bit easier. It's full of simple, thoughtful sentiments that convey a heartfelt message without getting too flowery.

I began by sponging a Rustic White card base with Aqua Mist ink starting at the top left and ending at the bottom right. I stamped the clusters of flowers along that same line using Lovely Lady, Autumn Rose, Scarlet Jewel, and Ripe Avocado inks. Then I went back with a small stipple brush and added Aqua Mist speckles around the flowers. I found the reinker the best way to do this. You don't get quite enough ink by just pouncing the brush against the ink pad.

Next, I die cut the Noted: Scalloped Square die from vellum and trimmed it at the score line. I heat embossed the sentiment with white detail powder and adhered the vellum to the card base with vellum tape. I like keeping my sympathy cards on the simple side. There's no need for bells and whistles when you're consoling someone after a loss.

My next card uses the belated birthday sentiment from Forget Me Nots. I'm sure I'm not alone when I say I've been known to miss a birthday on occasion. Now I can make up for those lapses in style!

I began with the frame. I die cut a piece of white cardstock using the straight edge rectangles included in the Noted: Scalloped A2 die collection. I used Lemon Tart and Harvest Gold inks to sponge on color and then stamped the plaid using Background Basics: Super Stripes and Harvest Gold ink.

Next, I die cut the card base using that same die and sponged the edges lightly with Spring Rain ink. I stamped my sentiment onto the card base using Spring Rain and sponged Blueberry Sky before adhering the frame into place. Here's a tip: when I want dimension but not bulk, I use strips of coaster board instead of foam tape. That's what I did here with the frame.

I tied a white crochet thread bow around the card base before adding die cut flower clusters from the set with foam tape. Another tip: when I want a color, but I don't want it to be quite as intense I sponge on the color rather than ink an image directly from the ink pad. That's what I did with the Blueberry Sky flower centers and they turned out great. I finished the card off by embellishing the flower centers with just a touch of crystal glitter. It's subtle, but I love that tiny bit of sparkle.

Well, that's all for me today! I'll see you back here tomorrow for the monthly wrap-up. In the meantime, Nichole, Amy, Ashley, Betsy, Danielle, Dawn, Heather, Kay, Laurie, and Melissa to see more of these fabulous new products. Maile are also sharing another peek, so make sure to visit her, too! See you tomorrow!

Recipes:
Never Forgotten Card
Stamps: Forget Me Nots - Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: Rustic White, Vellum - Papertrey Ink
Ink: Lovely Lady, Autumn Rose, Scarlet Jewel, Ripe Avocado, Aqua Mist - Papertrey Ink; VersaMark - Tsukineko
Other: Noted: Scalloped Square Die - Papertrey Ink; White Embossing Powder - Filigree; Vellum Tape - Scotch

Belated Birthday Card
Stamps: Forget Me Nots, Background Basics: Super Stripes - Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: white
Ink: Lemon Tart, Harvest Gold, Spring Rain, Blueberry Sky, Green Parakeet - Papertrey Ink
Other: Noted: Scalloped A2 Die Collection, Forget Me Nots Die, Coaster - Papertrey Ink; Foam Tape - Scotch; Crystal Glitter - Martha Stewart Crafts; Crochet Thread

Woodblock Prints

Good morning, friends! It's Day 4 of the Papertrey Ink countdown and today we're sharing Nichole's Woodblock Prints collection. I am absolutely smitten with the patterns in this collection. Nichole has truly outdone herself! With stamps, stencils, and gorgeous linen papers you can add the feel of exotic, faraway places to all of your projects with ease. Enough chit chat - on to the projects!

I love how different these patterns can feel depending on your color selections and cardmaking style. The three cards I've created today run the gamut from graphic and modern to bold and luxe. Let's start with the card that features the patterned paper.

I began by trimming the patterned paper into strips that I used to cover a white card base. Next, I die cut one of the new Double Ups Ovals from vellum stock and used it as a base for my focal point. I die cut a banner using the First Place dies and stamped it with a sentiment from The Skinny. I also die cut one of the sentiments from the Graceful Greetings II set and stamped it with Royal Velvet ink.

I assembled those pieces with foam and flat adhesives before tucking in a few leafy bits cut with the Branching Out die. As a final touch, I added a trio of flowers (also from Graceful Greetings II) that I'd inked with Winter Wisteria and sponged with Royal Velvet.

Next up I have a card featuring the stencil collection. I've grown very fond of stencils in recent months and this set is no exception. I was particularly fond of the two that layered together, so I've used those today.

I began by sponging the solid images onto a piece of Pale Peony using Berry Sorbet ink. For the second layer, I sponged VersaMark through the stencil and then heat embossed with gold powder. I die cut one of the Double Ups Rectangles from the center of the panel to create a frame. I ran the cardstock and die through my machine a second time (this time with an embossing mat) to get that embossed scallop detail and then mounted the frame to a white card base with foam tape.

Next, I die cut the "Thanks" from the Big Basics Die Collection from Berry Sorbet cardstock three times and layered them together. I adhered that to the front of the card, spanning the frame opening. The companion sentiment, from Thanks All Ways, was gold heat embossed onto a strip of white cardstock and adhered to the card front. I love how rich that pattern feels with the addition of the gold embossing.

My last card of the day uses the Woodblock Prints stamp set in a more modern style. And who doesn't love a rainbow?

I began by stamping the square-shaped block in rainbow-colored rows down a white cardstock panel. Once that was finished, I die cut the "thanks" sentiment using the Wet Paint Cuts die collection. I then stamped the companion sentiment, from Wet Paint, underneath in Smokey Shadow ink.

I set that aside while I stamped a Smokey Shadow card base with the dotty strip using True Black ink. I mounted the rainbow panel to the card front with foam tape and embellished with a sprinkling of Sunshine & Rainbows sequins.

So there you have it. Three very different looks using the same product line-up. Make sure to check in with  Nichole, Amy,Ashley, Betsy, Danielle, Dawn, Heather, Kay, Laurie, and Melissa to see more of these gorgeous new products. Erin and Maile are also sharing a few more peeks, so make sure to visit them, too! See you tomorrow!

Recipes:
Sending Hugs Card
Stamps: Graceful Greetings II, The Skinny - Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: Simply Chartreuse, Woodblock Prints Patterned Paper, Vellum - Papertrey Ink; white
Ink: Winter Wisteria, Royal Velvet, True Black - Papertrey Ink
Other: Double Ups Oval Die, Graceful Greetings II Die, Branching Out Die, First Place Die - Papertrey Ink; Foam Tape - Scotch

Thanks For Being There Card
Stamps: Thanks All Ways - Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: Pale Peony, Berry Sorbet - Papertrey Ink; white
Ink: Berry Sorbet - Papertrey Ink; VersaMark - Tsukineko
Other: Woodblock Prints Stencil Collection, Double Ups Rectangle Die, Big Basics Die Collection - Papertrey Ink; Gold Embossing Powder - Filigree; Foam Tape - Scotch - Papertrey Ink

Thanks For Everything Card
Stamps: Woodblock Prints, Wet Paint - Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: Smokey Shadow - Papertrey Ink; white
Ink: Pure Poppy, Summer Sunrise, Harvest Gold, Green Parakeet, Aqua Mist, Winter Wisteria, True Black, Smokey Shadow - Papertrey Ink
Other: Wet Paint Cuts Die Collection, Sunshine & Rainbows Sequins - Papertrey Ink; Foam Tape - Scotch