Hello friends! I'm over on The Greetery blog today with a fun, spooky
project, but I wanted to share them here, too! I made some tags this spring that so many of you seemed to really like,
so I’m back today with a spooky, Halloween version using so many of the new
products included in The Autumn Edit Collection!
I made 4 tags in total using 4 different Halloween sentiments
included in the new Simple Autumn Stamp Set. I bought 4 jack-o-lantern
paperboard box/basket type containers and I plan to wrap them up with cellophane
and a big bow. These tags will be the perfect accent to tie onto the bows! I
kept the colors of the boxes in mind as I made my design/color choices and I
just love how they turned out!
To begin, I cut 4 tag bases using the Golden Egg Die that was
released earlier this year. I love this particular scalloped die; it’s the only
one included in the set that isn’t an egg shape and it is perfect for all sorts
of projects. I cut the bases from black cardstock and then embossed each one using
the Wildwood Embossing Folder.
Once that was done, I
used a white pigment ink pad to rub across the raised portions to make the
details pop. I also added the same ink around the edges for definition. I added
an eyelet to the top of each of the tags along with a length of black baker’s
twine.
The next step is to get all of the pumpkins cut and colored;
I used the Bigger Autumn Botanicals Pumpkin 1 and pumpkin 2 and cut them from white
and then used dye inks and blender brushes to color each of the pumpkins,
foliage, and stems.
I really like how easy these are to assemble; the foliage
gets glued behind the stem piece for security and perfect placement. Once they were
glued together, I gave them all a spritz or two of Fossilized Amber Distress Oxide
Spray for an aged, organic look.
I’ve had all kinds of bits and bobs on my desk from previous
projects. Included in the pile was one foiled hexagon label so I decided to play
around with the possibility of using it as an anchor for the pumpkin and sure
enough, it was just the thing! I used the Oblong Octagon Labels Hot Foil and
champagne foil on Vintage Cream cardstock to create the other three that would be
needed to complete the 4 tags. I cut them using the Oblong Octagon Labels Die and then mounted them to the tag bases using black foam squares.
 I cut some additional octagon tags for the back of the tags
so I could stamp another sentiment and a “to: from:” portion of the sentiment.
I knew it would be impossible to write a greeting on the backside of the tag
with the de-bossed side, so the extra label on the back was the perfect fix!
Included in the “bits and bobs” pile was a herd of ghosts,
cobwebs, banners, and more, so they turned out to be just the thing to accent
the tags. I did end up needing a few additional “specific” pieces, so they were
cut using the Market Place Eerie Avenue Dieand then glued or popped up to finish off each
of the tags.
I had so much fun creating this collection of tags and I know they
will look so cute to finish off the packaging! Thanks for fluttering by!
P.S. As always, if you aren’t a tag person, you could use this same idea for a
focal point on a card!
It's hard to believe we're already to the 4th and final day of the Papertrey Ink September release countdown! I have two projects to share with you today; up first is a card created using the adorable new Cup of Christmas Stamp/Die set. Over the years, I have saved a few different photos of cups filled with sweet Christmas scenes with plans to create something similar on a card! Well, now I have a perfectly curated stamp/die set that has made it possible to create this adorable scene!
The cup is large enough to hold both sentiments included in the set; I fell in love with this "Have Yourself a Merry Christmas"! I heat embossed it in white onto the stamped cup once the red inks had dried. If you do it too early, you run the risk of having the embossing powder stick to the background ink.
The background is foiled using the Merry Motifs Hot Foil Plate onto an A2 panel of Coastal Blue cardstock. I have really been missing Aqua Mist, but I think I actually like this color better! I used the largest die included in the new Reflections: John 1:14 die that was featured yesterday; I love all of the built-in detail!
I layered everything up onto the oval using foam squares and liquid glue and then finished it off with a bit of Crystal Stickles here and there for sparkle and shine!
My last card for today, and for the release, features the new Merry Christmas Banner suite of products! These were all introduced on day 1 of the countdown, but I didn't get a chance to use them so I was glad for the opportunity to share today!
This suite of products is perfect for mass-producing holiday cards; it includes the Merry Christmas Banner Stencil Collection, Merry Christmas Banner Press Plate/coordinating die! I love that the foiled design has the coordinating die!
I chose to use blues and greens rather than the traditional red and green and I love how it came out!
I stamped an accent sentiment on the bottom using the new This is Big Sentiments: XL Happy Holidays Stamp Set that was featured on day 1. I still need to use those big bold words on a card soon! I layered the stenciled panel onto an A2 piece of Pinefeather cardstock and then added some sparkling clear sequins and a touch of Crystal Stickles! Everything will be available for purchase tomorrow! Thanks for fluttering by!
Welcome back for day 3 of the Papertrey Ink September release countdown! I mentioned yesterday that the new Cutting Board Tags Die was probably my favorite new product, but this Build-a-Whimsical Tree is coming in at a (unexpected) close second! I had so much fun cutting, coloring, and assembling this sweet tree!
You may have noticed that I was unexpectedly delighted with this set; I must admit when I first saw it, I didn't quite know how it was all supposed to go together, SO, I decided to just search "whimsical tree" on Pinterest and got a few cute illustrations, so this card was 10000000% inspired by the illustration! ha ha! I love how it came out!
To begin, I cut the base of the tree and each section from Vintage Cream cardstock. There is a base with embossed lines so you can see where each section is supposed to go, thank heavens! haha! There is a Build-a-Whimsical Tree Stencil that allows you to add individual patterns to each of the secions. The blue is Coastal Blue, the next layer up is Sweet Blush with Scarlet Jewel. The next layer is colored with antique linen distress oxide ink with a light hand of Scarlet Jewel. The layers repeat!
I popped up each section with foam squares and tucked the trunk between the two layers, along with the cute spiral piece at the top. The star is cut from gold cardstock and then glued on top of the tree.
 The holly leaves and swirls are cut from Spring Moss cardstock with some Ripe Avocado ink blending for dimension. For the berries and ornaments, I simply blended some Scarlet Jewel ink onto a piece of white cardstock and then cut the pieces out and added them with small bits of foam tape and liquid glue. I foiled a panel of Autumn Rose cardstock using the Filigree Frame Hot Foil Plate with champagne foil. I trimmed it close to the foiled edge and then blended some Autumn Rose and Scarlet Jewel ink. I used the middle sized mat included in the Love to Layer: Whimsy Die cut from Coastal Blue to serve as an anchor for the tree. The sentiment, which is from the Just Sentiments: Be Merry Stamp Set, is heat embossed in gold onto a strip of Scarlet Jewel cardstock. I added some Crystal Stickles to the holly berries for a touch of sparkle!
 Switching gears from Christmas to bring you this floral card using the new Reflections: John 1:145 stamp/die/outline die. I love having these scripture cards on hand, so I didn't want to commit to Christmas since the verse can be used in an assortment of ways.
I love the beautiful mats from the Reflections: John 1:14 die and of course I used the outline die as well. I just love the depth I can achieve with the outline and it allows me to tuck flowers and foliage here and there.
The background for this card is cut using the Cover Plate: Quilted Die from Lilac Grace cardstock. I carefully glued it onto an A2 card base using liquid glue, making sure to not put glue on the pierced details. Next, I cut the largest mat from Plum Pudding cardstock and added some shading with Royal Velvet ink.
The verse is heat embossed in gold and then cut with the outline die. I layered it with foam squares and then had fun adding the flowers and foliage with foam squares and liquid glue. A touch of glitter finishes it off! Join me again tomorrow for the 4th and final day of the countdown! Thanks for fluttering by!
Hello and welcome, friends! I hope you're all doing well and enjoying this first week of autumn! I was able to get out in nature and enjoy the beginning of the leaves changing in the Utah mountains, which is truly one of my favorite things! The leaves aren't peak yet, but that is just fine with me because it means more time to enjoy this beautiful season!
It's my turn again for this week's Project Inspiration for Papertrey Ink and I decided to get a head start on my Christmas cards!
Pattern, layers, texture, and shine…all the hallmarks of a classically designed Christmas card! Olive and Scarlet are always a fun twist on the traditional red and green color combination! Follow along with me step-by-step as this card comes together in seven easy steps!
Step 1: foil a panel of Olive Twist cardstock with champagne foil using the Merry Motifs Hot Foil Plate Trim it down close to the foiled design. Blend Olive Twist ink around the 4 corners.
Step 2: Add a 1 inch strip of plaid pattern paper to the center and attach the background panel to an A2-sized piece of Scarlet Jewel cardstock. Glue it to an A2 card base.
Step 6: Cut and assemble the Wrap-it Ribbons Die and adhere it to the card. Apply glitter to the berries and leaves.
I had so much fun creating this card and I'll add it to the beginnings of my collection for 2026! I can't believe we're already getting so close to the end of the year! Thanks for fluttering by!
Welcome back for day 2 of the September release countdown for Papertrey Ink! My first project for today features the adorable new Cutting Board Tags Die and coordinating stencil! A few years ago I received a neighbor gift at Christmastime that included a cutting board and dishtowel all wrapped up with greenery and ribbon, just like this die allows you to make, but in miniature form! I think this might be my favorite product from the entire release!
I created a treat box using the Scalloped Treat Box Die; this will be perfect to tuck some homemade holiday cookies and my famous caramels for gift giving this upcoming Christmas season! I know it's hard to tell this is a box, but I promise, it is! haha! This project also features the new Made With Love Sentiments stamp/die set!
The coordinating stencil allows you to create the cute patterns on the "dish towels" that tuck behind the bow and greenery/cutlery!
This cute holly pattern is another option; there are three different patterns total, more if you count the plaid that could be used as stripes instead.
I will be using this as a tag, but not necessarily for Christmas! For my next project, I wanted to show how easy it is to create focal points for cards; this one is for autumn, but you could change the sentiment and colors and use it year-round!
I cut the "dish cloth" from Canyon Clay cardstock and then used Fresh Snow pigment ink to add the pattern using the Cutting Board Tags Stencil.
The die also includes the cute wooden spoon and fork! So cute! This sentiment is from the Thankful For Fall Sentiments Mini Stamp Set! The pretty mat behind the cutting board is a sneak peek of the new die included in the Reflections series, but I will be showcasing it tomorrow, so you can see the whole thing! ha ha! My final project for today features the new Holiday Wreath stamp/die set! I must admit, my shimmer spray got the better of me on this card, so please ignore that! ugh! It's frustrating when you've gone to so much work for the spray to have a mind of its own! ha ha! It IS sparkly, though!
Rather than going with traditional reds/greens, I decided to go with a Coastal Blue/Tropical Teal combo, which I always like!
To begin, I cut all of the pieces for the wreath from white cardstock and then stamped/embossed them. The background is created by foiling a Coastal Blue panel using the Deco Frame Hot Foil Plate with champagne foil. I trimmed it down and then mounted it on to an a2 panel of Tropical Teal cardstock using foam squares.
The Holiday Wreath stamp set includes a few different sentiments that fit onto the ornament. I heat embossed this one in gold.
The entire background is mounted onto a top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue. Please join me again tomorrow for the 3rd day of the countdown! Thanks for fluttering by!
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