Ink to Paper Branches of Love Stamps and Dies + Inside Greetings: Love Stamps

Hi, friends!  I am here with one last project created with Ink to Paper's December release.  These two cards feature the new Branches of Love stamps and dies as well as the Inside Greetings: Love stamps.  I wanted to stretch my stamps and dies to create  two different looks, and I'm excited to take you through the process! 

For my first card, I wanted to use the Branches of Love stamps and dies as a beautiful vase arrangement of branches and hearts, concentrating on creating a fun color scheme.  I die cut my Postage Frame from Lovely Lady cardstock, layering a Mini Heart Frame cut from Raspberry Fizz on top.  After adding some hand stitching around the postage frame, I added a vellum panel behind the center cut out and layered all of these elements on an A2-sized panel of Limeade Ice cardstock.  All that was left was to stamp and die cut my remaining elements (using Aqua Mist cardstock for the vase and Simply Chartreuse cardstock for the branches).  I stamped my sentiment from the Inside Greetings: Love stamps onto a banner cut with the Banner Builders: Basics dies.  This card was so fun and easy to make! 

For my second card, I focused almost exclusively on die cutting.  I changed up my branches from the Branches of Love set to create a tree.  I stamped and die cut florals from the new Wreath Favor Box Sentiments stamps and dies and layered them onto the branches.  I then used the Feathered Friends 5 dies to create a cute little bird, positioning him in the bottom corner onto more branches.  I stamped my sentiment from the Inside Greetings: Love stamp set onto the top right corner.  

For some added interest, I layered this panel onto a white frame made with the Border Bling: Postage Frames dies and then adhered everything to an A2 base made with Simply Chartreuse cardstock.  And since I am of the opinion that almost everything is better with splatters, I finished the card with some white gouache splatters here and there. 

I hope you enjoyed these projects!  Links to the products I used are above.  I hope you enjoyed the creations from the design team made with the Ink to Paper December release - I'd love to hear what your favorite new products are!  Thanks again for stopping by and I'll see you soon! 

Boho-Themed Card: Ink to Paper Like Family Stamp Set

Hello again!  Thanks for stopping by by today for another project from Papertrey Ink's Ink to Paper December release!  I made this card with the new "Like Family" stamps; I just love the warm sentiments included with this set!  

My daughter is into all things boho lately, and I am definitely taking a page from the muted, earthy color palettes.  I started this card by cutting three circles from patterned paper using the Love to Layer: Scalloped Circles die set.  After figuring out my general layout, I stamped my primary sentiment on the largest circle using the Like Family stamp set.  I then used the Frame It Out: Wishes stamp set to stamp the two smaller sentiments.  I then adhered the circles onto a panel of watercolor cardstock that I had washed with light blue watercolor paint.  

After that, it was all about creating a garden of floral elements.  I used the Tag Creations: Blooming Indulgence dies, Pleasing Envelopes: Special Delivery stamps and dies, and Birthday Bouquet dies to stamp and die cut florals and foliage from a variety of different mediums, including patterned paper, watercolored paper and gold foil cardstock.  I arranged all of these elements in between and on top of the circles and around the sentiments.  And it was that easy!  I wish photographs could capture the dimension of these elements... they really pop off the page and create such a special card. 

I hope you enjoyed this project!  Links to the products I used are above.  I'll see you again soon with another Ink to Paper cardmaking project!  

Shaker Card With Ink to Paper's Lift Me Up Stamps and Dies

Hello!  I'm so happy you stopped by today for this shaker card made with Papertrey Ink's Ink to Paper's new Lift Me Up stamps and dies.  How cute are these sketched images? 

I started my card by stenciling an A2-sized cloud background using a rainbow of pastel pigment inks.  I then die cut a heart border from the new Border Bling: Skinny Heart Frames and adhered it around the edge.  To create my shaker card, I took a piece of Aqua Mist cardstock and stamped a plaid background using the Brushed Plaid background stamp.  I then trimmed it down and die cut a circle from the center.  After adhering a piece of acetate behind the circle, I popped up this panel with foam tape and used a combination of cloud and clear sequins to create a fun shaker effect. 

All that was left to do was color some cute images from the Lift me up stamps and die cut them with the coordinating dies.  I stamped my sentiment onto vellum and adhered it in the bottom corner of the card, and this card was finished! 

I hope you enjoyed this project!  Links to the products I used are above.  Thanks again for stopping by and I'll see you again with projects from Ink to Paper's new release! 

Ink to Paper's Dainty Daisies and To Die For Sentiments: Never Too Far

Hello, friends!  Don't you love sentiments that are both beautiful and timely?  Papertrey Ink's Ink to Paper has released a beautiful new "Never Too Far" die, which couldn't be more appropriate for current times.  I combined this beautiful die with the new Dainty Daisies stamp and die set to make this cheery card. 

I started my card by die cutting my sentiment from white cardstock three times.  Before adhering them together, I used Copic markers in a variety of yellow shades to color a gradient onto the top layer.  I then die cut a white frame and gray base using the Geometrix: Oval dies and adhered my sentiment on top. 

I chose a piece of Aqua Mist cardstock as my card base, stamping the flowers from the Dainty Daisies stamps on top and embossing them in white.  I die cut this piece using the Love to Layer: Notched dies and mounted this on a piece of patterned paper. 

To finish my card, I die cut some daisies from the Into the Blooms die set and adhered them around my panel.  I hand beaded some white floral sequins and added some tiny sparkly leaves as some final touches. 

I hope you enjoyed this project!  Links to the products I used are above.  I'll see you again soon for another new papercrafting project from Ink to Paper's December release!  

Ink to Paper Wreath Favor Box Dies + Wreath Favor Box Sentiments

Hello, friends!  Thanks for coming by to check out these projects I made with the new Wreath Favor Box dies and Wreath Favor Box stamps from Ink to Paper.  I'm going to cut right to the chase: these stamps and dies are absolute must-haves for anyone who loves papercrafting with florals.  I had SO MUCH FUN creating these projects and I'm excited to share how I made them with you! 

I started with my card.  To create the base, I blended different gray shades of pigment inks on a piece of white cardstock, making sure to achieve some different gradients of color.  I brushed on a light coat of gouache on top in horizontal strokes, then die cut wood strips using the Woodwork dies.  I adhered these onto a cardstock base to create a shiplap look. 

I then stamped two wreaths using two different shades of green, using the coordinating dies to cut them out.  I used shades of pink to stamp my florals, with some pops of dusty blue for the smallest flowers.  For some additional foliage, I used the Tag Creations: Blooming Indulgence dies and Ripe Avocado and Simply Chartreuse cardstocks to cut different colors.  Before layering all of these elements together, I stamped my "Love" sentiment in the middle of my cardstock (and the "is all you need" in the bottom corner).  After adhering all of my die cut pieces, I did some quick hand beading of little white flowers to add some extra interest and texture. 

For my gift box, I chose Sweet Blush cardstock and cut out the two pieces of the box, adhering them together with strong double-sided tape.  I then chose a blue plaid patterned paper, embossing my sentiment in white before die cutting it and adhering it in the center of the wreath.  I stamped my wreath and floral elements in the same way as above, cutting them out with the coordinating dies.  I then stamped the "Enjoy a treat" sentiment onto the blue plaid paper, hand cutting it out and adhering it to the bottom of my box.  Some green ribbon finished off this box beautifully.  I can't tell you how pretty these boxes are... I wish I knew someone getting married or having a baby right now, because I would be all over making the favor boxes for a shower! 

You can probably tell that I had a blast making these projects... I cannot recommend these beautiful products any more highly!  Links to the products I used are above.  Thank you for stopping by today and I'll see you again soon with another Ink to Paper project! 

Ink to Paper Just Married Stamps and Dies

Hello, friends!  I'm so happy you're here for this project I made using the new Just Married stamps and dies from Papertrey Ink's Ink to Paper.  These stamps and dies are so perfect for creating wedding-themed papercrafting projects! 

To start my project, I cut the largest circle from the Love to Layer: Scalloped Circles dies from Sweet Blush cardstock.  I then stamped and die cut my two chairs and pretty embellishments from the Just Married stamps and dies, embossing the floral elements and the fun Mr. and Mrs. circles in gold.  After doing some simple Copic coloring, I adhered these elements together using liquid adhesive. 

I cut a white cardstock base and layered another white piece I die cut using the Cover Plate: Trellis die.  After adhering these together, I tied a simple tulle bow around the white base before adhering down my cardstock circle along the left edge (trimming off the excess).  For some added embellishment, I embossed some flowers and foliage from the Ravishing Ranunculus stamp set and cut them out using the coordinating dies.  I did some more simple copic coloring on these florals before adhering them in the corners.  A few sparkly gold sequins finished this card. 

I hope you enjoyed this project!  Links to the products I used are above.  Thank you for stopping by and I'll see you again soon for another papercrafting project from this beautiful new release! 

Ink to Paper Storybook Love Stamps and Dies + XO Heart Frames Dies

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by for this cardmaking project from Papertrey Ink's Ink to Paper December 2020 release!  This card features the new Storybook Love stamps and dies as well as the new XO Heart Frames dies. 

To start my card, I chose a panel of Hawaiian Shores cardstock, cut a circle from the middle, and embossed it in a woodgrain texture.  I then die cut the larger XO Heart Frame die from white cardstock, coloring the frame in light green and the hearts in bright pink.  I die cut a second XO Heart Frame just for some extra hearts... I cut these out, colored them with a red alcohol marker, and folded them in half before adhering them to the underlying pink hearts.  This added fun dimension to these pretty frames. 

I am a sucker for adding floral elements to everything, so I broke out my Birthday Bouquet stamp and die set to create some fun flowers.  I also used my Tag Creations: Blooming Indulgence die set to die cut some leaves (leaving some uncolored for a fresh pop of white).  

I adhered all of my elements onto a Sweet Blush cardstock base, then I die cut three layers of the XO die, stacking them for some extra dimension.  I added some french knots here and there for some added texture, then stamped my "All You Need Is Love" sentiment from the Storybook Love stamp set onto a white banner that I cut by hand.  And with that, this colorful card was finished! 

Links to the products I used are above.  Thanks so much for stopping by and I'll see you again soon with another Ink to Paper cardmaking project!  

Ink to Paper December 2020 Release: Anywhere Together + Border Bling Skinny Heart Frame Die

Hello, friends!  I'm so happy you stopped by today for the countdown to Papertrey Ink's Ink to Paper December 2020 release!  My first project features the new Anywhere Together stamp set and dies and the Border Bling: Skinny Heart Frames dies.  These are such fun new sets that pair perfectly together! 

I started my card by stamping out my bicycle elements using shades of bright pink and mint.  I die cut my Skinny Heart Frame using a chartreuse piece of patterned paper and then die cut another frame using the Border Bling: Postage Frames dies from pink dotted patterned paper.  I always enjoy adding stitching to my cards, so I stitched along the postage frame using bright pink thread and a simple backstitch. 

I chose a piece of aqua watercolored cardstock and adhered it to the back of my postage frame, adding my other elements as shown.  After stamping my sentiment from the Anywhere Together stamp set, I decided to add some fun summery daisies from the Into the Blooms die set to the corners.  I am already dreaming a bit of summer and these fun daisies were just the ticket to achieve that look! 

I hope you enjoyed this project!  Links to the products I used are above.  I'll be sharing many more cardmaking and papercrafting projects in the coming days and I hope to see you again soon!