Hello and welcome back for day 2 of full reveals for the Spring Jardin Collection from The Greetery! I'm so excited for this beautiful new release and I have quite a bit to share today, but first, you'll want to head to The Greetery Blog for the official "meet and greet" and as always, make sure to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs for a chance to win one of two $50 gift certificates to the shop!
My first project for today is similar to one I created for the last release, but this time, I created little baskets rather than pouches! I love how these turned out and I can't wait to make a few more to add gifts and treats for Easter! You can see the pouches HERE and read about how I created them. I will explain the differences between the two, but I mostly want to focus on the new products I used on these!
Each of the baskets feature the beautiful new dies included in the Golden Egg Suite of products! I used the medium-sized egg die for these baskets along with the new filigree borders for the eggs! I cut the three eggs I used for the baskets from white cardstock and then I used blender brushes and dye ink, along with some ink splatter. I cut the filigree borders from gold cardstock and attached them with liquid glue.
These two baskets feature the frames that I showed yesterday on my windmill scene card. I had one leftover and decided to cut it to use on these two baskets. The other basket with the chocolate bunny just has a solid frame with the Tangled Tulips embossing.
Each basket features one of the new Simple Easter Mini Sentiments heat embossed in gold along with the new Bigger Botanicals dies. I haven't used them all, but I've had fun with the ones I have used! I'll be sharing a few more ways to use those today as well.
This photo shows the basket upright; they flare out a bit because the handle stretches it out, but if you use a shorter handle, it might stay closed tighter. I actually like how it flares out because it looks more like a basket and I plan on adding treats and gifts in a cello bag to put inside.
This one features the new Chocolate Bunnies Die. This die has all of the pieces you need to create this bunny AND it has two so you can have the bunny face one direction or the other! I have another project showing the one facing the other direction so you can see. One of my favorite things when I was a little girl was the beautiful and magical sugar eggs that people would have as part of their Easter decor. This card was made specifically with that in mind and I LOVE that all of the dies included in the Golden Egg Die make it possible to recreate that look! I chose to create a shaped card to really focus on that idea!
This Choclate Bunny is facing the other direction, but is identical to the other! Having both dies would also be handy if you're creating a tag or something so you could have it on both sides, or picks for cupcakes, etc. This little bunny is hiding in a nest of Tangled Tulips that were showcased yesterday!
I added glitter, pearls, and gold details {paper and embossing} to bring in the elegance of the sugar eggs. The sentiment is from the Tangled Tulips Stamp Set and is heat embossed in gold and then cut using the Tangled Tulips Die.
This was such a fun card to make and I can't wait to make more using different combinations of flowers, etc. My last project for today using the Golden Egg suite of products is a 5 by 7 card featuring the Golden Egg Stencil collection! I'm obsessed with the beautiful results and it has an empty space for the largest egg included in the die set.
I used the color combination that was suggested on the back of the stencil package because it's so beautiful and not one I would have used on my own necessarily.
I tucked a few of the new Bigger Botanicals behind the bow and another banner sentiment stamped using the Tangled Tulips Stamp Set. I'm switching gears from Easter to share a project using a few more of the Bigger Botanicals! I love this larger sentiment included in the Simple Spring Sentiments Stamp Set. I think this card could work well for all kinds of celebrations; new home, baby, new job, retirement, etc!
I made quite a few of these borders and I just love how it looks with the botanicals!
I used wood veneer cardstock for the sentiment and the card base. My final card for today is probably one of my favorites! It features the DARLING new Silly Goose suite of products! I was lamenting that I wanted to create with the goose theme, but didn't have anything in my stash! Cue this new collection! Yay! My wish came true and now I want to make all the geese things! I grew up when geese donned many a home, including my own childhood home, so it brings with it tenderness and nostalgia!
I used quite a few different products to bring this one to life! To begin, I created the frame with the Capsule Fixed Borders Large Die cut from a pretty blue cardstock. I embossed it with the new Tangled Tulips Embossing Folder and then rubbed a white pigment ink pad over the top.
The mat for the cutie-patootie goose was cut from gingham cardstock with some hot foiling using the Capsule Borders 1 Hot Foil and champagne foil.
Once that was done, it was time to get started on the goose! There are a BUNCH of different options to create all kinds of different geese; I chose to use one with a bow around her neck and her cute wellies!
I'm planning on using this as a baby card, so I chose to use the "Mother Goose & Co. sentiment from the Silly Goose Sentiments Stamp Set. I added a few Bigger Botanicals here and there to finish off the card! This is my last project for today, but make sure to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to be one of the big winners! Thanks for fluttering by!
Kelly Lunceford {you are here}
Hello and welcome! I'm so happy to be here today sharing full reveals for day 1 of the Spring Jardin Collection from The Greetery! I've fallen head-over-heels in love with the entire collection, and I know you will, too! As always, you'll want to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to be eligible to win one of two $50 gift certificates to the shop! Also, you can head to The Greetery Blog for the official "meet and greet" for each of the products being featured today! My first project for today showcases the GORGEOUS new Tangled Tulips suite of products! This suite is similar the the Rosemal Reflections that was released last year! I decided to share something a little bit different using these products than you might have expected. My ancestry on my mom's mom's side is Dutch, so my heart was yearning to do something with a touch of the Netherlands in mind!
To begin, I used the beautiful new Tangled Tulips Stamp + Stencil Combo to create the frame. First, I die cut the frame using the Capsule Fixed Borders Large Die from white cardstock and then did the stenciling. I wanted all different colors of tulips, so I made sure to switch colors as I was stenciling. Once that was done, I used the coordinating stamp to add the greenery. It would be beautiful to just leave it as is, but I wanted to use the new Tangled Tulips Embossing Folder to give it additional depth and dimension.
 Once the frame was complete, I got to work on the scene. This was achieved by using the older Rolling Hills Die and the coordinating Rolling Hills Stencil. I also cut the windmill, fence, and houses using the Countryside Die. I assembled it all on the inside portion of the frame (the piece that was leftover from the frame) with some clouds stenciled in the background and a little ink splatter. I had fun adding the buildings and windmill here and there to give it a realistic look. I couldn't resist adding the border that was cut from silver cardstock using the Capsule Filigree Borders Die
 The suite includes a Tangled Tulips Detail Die, which is what I used for the tulip clusters near the bottom right and the upper left side. I simply colored it and assembled it as instructed, but then cut it apart to tuck behind the frame. The sentiment, which is included in the Tangled Tulips Stamp Set, is stamped in black and then cut using the banner die from the Tangled Tulips Die. The base of the card is cut using the Capsule Basics Die. I added some glitter for sparkle and shine!
My next card uses the same colors AND the Tangled Tulips Detail Die (this is how the cluster looks intact) along with the DARLING new Shortbread Shapes: Easter embossing folder. I pulled in some of the previously released products to bring this card to life.
To begin, I die cut the nine rectangles using the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Die from white cardstock. I colored them with blender brushes an die ink; two of each color with the exception of the pink. I used the main die to cut the base for the rectangles using the same die collection from woodgrain white cardstock. I glued the colored rectangles in place and then used the Shortbread Shapes: Easter embossing folder to give it the dimension. I cut the bottom banner piece using the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Label Die. I layered the tulip cluster over the top using foam squares.
The sentiment is from the new Simple Spring Mini Sentiments Stamp Set. I love the font on these sets. There is the larger version as well, but I'm not sharing a card using the larger images until tomorrow, but I'm sure some of the other designers have used them today.
For my last project, we're heading back to the Netherlands in all its glory! ha ha! I was really wanted to create a card using the Dutch Delft Blue look and the new Shortbread Shapes: Spring Embossing Folder gave me the perfect opportunity! This card was so much fun to make and I hope you all like it whether you're Dutch or not! ha ha!
I love the way the "tiles" look peeking from the stamp/stenciled/embossed frame. I thought this was a good way to showcase a few more ideas for using the Shortbread Shapes. I started off the same way as I did with the previous card, but I colored all of the rectangles the same way and I set one aside to use under the windmill.
You can see the woodgrain texture a bit better on the windmill along with another one of the new Simple Spring Mini Sentiments.
For the frame on this one, I used Spring Rain, Blueberry Sky, and Enchanted Evening ink to achieve the Delft blue look.
I used the Tangled Tulips Detail Die for the floral clusters and cut it apart like I did on the first card! I've had a ball creating with this new release! Don't forget to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to be eligible to win one of two $50 gift certificates. I've got quite a bit to share tomorrow, so don't forget to stop back by! Thanks for fluttering by!
Kelly Lunceford (you are here)
 It's my turn for the Project Inspiration feature for Papertrey Ink! My baby card stash is running low and I need to replenish it! I decided to create a baby card for the feature and I was inspired by a set of sugar cookies that popped up in my feed. They were extremely "beige", which I know a lot of moms these days like, so I split the difference and added more color, but kept the beige/greige! haha!I had a lot of fun working on this card and I will share step-by-step photos and instructions, with a few tips along the way! Step 2: cut the ovalfrom gingham paper and mount it to the card base using foam squares. This particular paper is quite thin, so I actually die cut another oval from a scrap of cardstock and glued the two together before adding it to the base. Step 3: cut all of the pieces needed for the baby buggy Add some shading around the carriage portion. Glue everything together and adherent to the oval using foam squares. The pink "blanket" hanging down is actually the ruffle included in the In Stitches: Onesie Die. I wanted to incorporate the flower colors a bit more and this was just the ticket.
Step 5: stamp the sentiment with black ink and cut it out using the Just Tags Die. Attach it to the bottom of the card using foam squares.
Step 6: add glitter to the flowers and leaves and adhesive pearls to the baby buggy.
Sometimes I get intimidated by tiny dies, but I have come up with some timesavers for this particular die set. I love using the tiny little flowers attached to the stem, and I also love cutting everything from white and coloring with ink and blender brushes, but it can be tedious with tiny pieces. I simply color a piece of white cardstock ahead of time with my ink of choice, cut it out with the die and then assemble the tiny flowers. I use a fine-point 2 way glue pen and a gem picker to assemble them together.
I like to use a foam mat and a stylus to create a cupped look on the small flowers and the tiny daisies.
I had a lot of fun working on this card and I'm excited to add it to the stash! Thanks for fluttering by!
It's the 4th and final day of the Papertrey Ink February release countdown! I have quite a few projects to share with you today and up first are three cards using the new Into the Blooms: Bag of Blossoms Die.
This is such a fun set featuring the bag base (plus dies to create a dimensional bag, which I didn't use) and a wonderful assortment of flowers and foliage. I can already tell these flowers are going to be used quite a bit, with or without the bag.
I've been feeling like some of my older favorites have been neglected, so I used the beautiful Cover Plate: Ornate Die and Border Bling: Skinny Embossed Frame to create the background. I cut everything from Enchanted Evening cardstock and glued it together using liquid glue. The bag is cut from Fine Linen and Vintage Cream cardstock with a Cocoa Bean handle. My favorite detail is the little gold grommets which are cut from gold cardstock and carefully glued down using a fine-tip Zig 2-Way glue pen. The die leaves small impressions to serve as a guide for placement.
I cut the flowers and foliage from white and then colored them with dye inks and blender brushes. I tucked them here and there until I was satisfied with the arrangement.
The sentiment is from the This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything which has been getting a workout this release! It really is perfect for almost everything...ha ha!
Since I've been on a roll making cards I don't normally have in my stash, I thought it would be fun to create a shower card. I think this could work for a bridal shower OR a shower for a baby girl. How about you....do you make cards specifically themed for showers? I usually just make a wedding-type card or a baby card for showers, but this was fun to make and I think it will be fun to take to the next shower I'm invited to.
I was getting dinner started and looked down at my kitchen rug and realized the flowers in this set are almost identical to the ones on my rug, so I took that as my inspiration. I had a bit of fun creating different combinations of flowers using the rug as my guide.
This bag features one of the different handle options; this one is a rope style. I also added a bow to give a more feminine look, just perfect for a shower!
I used the In Frames: Big & Tall Rectangles Die as the base for my design. I cut the frame from Scarlet Jewel and the inner portion from Sweet Blush. I layered one of the new Love to Layer: Laced Oval die cuts over the top of the blush panel using liquid glue and then had fun adding the bag and flowers.
I used one of the other "happy" options stamped in black with a gold embossed companion sentiment. I slipped it through the loop in the Y for a playful look. I added some black ink splatter, making sure to cover up the bag and flowers with a post-it note, and some gold photo corners. A touch of glitter finishes off this card.
As I mentioned earlier, these flowers are so beautiful, I decided to use them to accent the smaller laced oval cut from glitter cardstock.
To begin, I used the new Filigree Frame Hot Foil Plate with champagne foil on a panel of Lilac Grace cardstock. I rounded the corners with a corner rounder punch and added a touch of Lilac Grace ink around the corners. I used the Love to Layer: Rectangles Die for the background to add the oval. I added some speckled egg distress oxide ink to the center and some additional splatter.
I arranged the flowers and leaves along with a bow, because I just love them. The sentiment, which is from the Such a Treasure Stamp Set that was showcased on day 1, is stamped in Weathervane cardstock.
I can't seem to stop with the pearls, so I added a few of those as well along with some glitter on the flowers and leaves. My final card for today AND for the release countdown features the cute new Build-an-Emoji Die and once again, the new This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything! This sentiment set already feels like an old favorite because it has been used so much over the past few days! I love all of the companion sentiments to accent "happy"! There are also two smaller images that say "happy" and "happily", but I haven't use those yet!
To begin this card, I cut strips of Pure Poppy, Hibiscus Burst, Pale Peony, Lemon Tart, Limeade Ice, Simply Chartreuse, Spring Rain, and Hawaiian Shores cardstock. I adhered them to a scrap of typing paper and then cut it using the In Frames: Big & Tall Rectangles. I only used the outer frame, as you can see, but I have the center portion to use for another project.
I cut all of the pieces I needed for the two emojis and then got to work assembling them. I wanted to add Glossy Accents and glitter to the sunglasses, so I cut them out 4 times (2 per emoji) and glued them together. I added the Glossy Accents carefully and then sprinkled glitter over the top and set them aside to dry.
I added some Harvest Gold ink around the edges of the circles. I cut the teeth from white and added some Aqua Mist ink at the corners for some added shading and detail. I set all of that aside so I could work on the sentiment.
Before I added anything to the card base, I stamped the "looks good on you" portion of the sentiment in black and then added the "happy" portion using foam squares. It is stamped once, but stacked onto two other diecuts for a sturdy piece. Once the glasses were dry, I added them to the circles using foam squares, along with the teeth. I adhered them using double-thick foam squares so they would pop up further than the frame. I toyed around with making a shaker card and in the end nixed the idea because I didn't want to use that many sprinkles, sequins, fillers, etc. so I opted to just add a variety of sizes across the front of the card to give it some playfulness.
Everything will be available for purchase tomorrow at 10 am ET! What's your favorite new product from the release? I'm particularly loving the Bag of Blossoms, the Love to Layer: Laced Ovals, and the new This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything! Thanks for all of your sweet support! Thanks for fluttering by!
I can't believe we're already halfway through the February release countdown! It's been so fun to cozy up and create with this fabulous new release! I've created a few cards for my stash with themes I haven't had in the past, so that's always fun, too!
My first card for today showcases the new Reflections: Hebrews 11 Stamp/Die set. I always enjoy adding flowers to these types of cards and this one is no exception. I had prepared this background in hopes of using it on my Wrapped in Love card that I shared yesterday, but it was too busy for the card and it was just waiting to be used. I thought this would be the perfect opportunity, so it does have the same color combo as yesterday's card. I used the Ornamental Swirl Hot Foil Plate with blush foil on an A2 panel of Berry Sorbet cardstock. I trimmed it down to measure 5 1/4 inches by 4 inches and added it to a top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue.
I stamped and die cut the verse using the Reflections: Hebrews 11 stamp in black ink. The mat pieces are cut using the Reflections: Hebrews 11 Die and I cut the smaller one from Sweet Blush with Pale Peony ink shading and the other one is Berry Sorbet with the same ink shading. I used foam squares on each of the layers and added it to the background.
The flower/leaf pieces are all cut from white cardstock with the exception of the centers; those are cut from gold. I used the Into the Blooms: Anemones Die which is a favorite of mine. I colored everything with dye ink and then assembled the blooms using liquid glue and foam squares. I had fun arranging them around the verse. The "berries" are gems and I also added some gems to the centers of the flowers as well. I did this the first time I used these flowers and every time since! ha ha! I also added some glitter for some additional sparkle and shine. I love this verse and this card will be useful for so many different occasions! My second card for today features the new Floral Confections Stamp/Die set. I paired it with a few other new things that have been showcased over the last few days!
This is a cute new set with a coordinating stencil collection so you can add designs to the cupcake liners; I chose to use the striped stencil.
I used the new Love to Layer: Lacey Ovals Die and the new Filigree Frame Hot Foil Plate to add extra detail, sparkle, and shine.
There are a few different options for the floral "frosting" included in the set. I chose to use one of the floral clusters and the leaf topper. I also added some other leaves included in the set. There are some floral clusters included in the set for even more versatility; I stamped some out, but didn't use them in the end.
I added some pearls to the flowers on the cupcake and around the foiled design. I also added a glittery bow to the cupcake. I had originally put the bow together to possibly use on one of my cards on day 1, but I didn't end up using it. I love how it gives this cupcake another level of feminine charm! I also thought this sentiment was the perfect choice to complement the floral cupcake! Join me tomorrow for the 4th and final day of the countdown; I have quite a bit to share using a really cute new die set and then another card using a few things that have already been featured! Thanks for fluttering by!!
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