The Greetery {Star Spangled Summer Collection} Release Day

I'm so excited to be here sharing a bonus card using the Star Spangled Summer Collection from The Greetery! This is such a beautiful new release and I don't want to put it away just yet! I made a pair of cards a few days ago using the collection paired with some previously released products to show you some different options; I will be sharing those sometime next month, so stay tuned! The Star Spangled Summer Collection will be available for purchase TODAY beginning at 10 am EDT.

My card for today features some of my favorites from the Star Spangled Summer Collection paired with older favorites from the These are the Days Collection. I was inspired by this particular 4th of July sentiment included in the Land of Liberty Stamp Set to bring in the calendar pieces for something unexpected. Since the These are the Days Collection was released last year, I have been having fun using it for autumn./thanksgiving cards, baby cards, and now this patriotic design.

To begin this card, I gathered all of the stamps/dies/etc. from the These are the Days collection that I planned/envisioned using. I have been organizing my stamps and dies by collection for the past few years and it makes it so much easier to find what I'm looking for! I just looked through that section and pulled the things I would need. Once that was done, I die cut the pieces using the new Wave the Flag Border from white cardstock. I colored them using faded jeans, prize ribbon, lumberjack plaid, and aged mahogany distress oxide ink and finger sponge daubers. I gave all of the pieces a spritz or two of shimmer spray and set them aside to dry.

Next, I die cut the flower cluster using the Birth Month Blooms Q3 Die and the Birth Month Blooms Cuttables. These are the pre-printed flowers, but you could definitely stamp them out as well. I love that the Larkspur is the flower for July and it just happens to be so beautiful with the red, white, and blue! Once that was done, I got to work on the calendar.

I cut the top portion using the Spiral Bound Die; Vintage Cream for the scalloped piece and gold metallic cardstock for the coils and hanger. I used the Calendar Grid Die and Vintage Cream cardstock to complete the calendar. I glued everything together using liquid glue. I stamped "July" and the little 4 on the blue rectangle using the Calendar Basics Stamp Set. I totally forgot to leave space for the MTWTHFS image, but I think it looks fine without it! I kept a few of the rectangle pieces from the center of the grid and then just used the same sponge dauber to color it and then I stamped the 4 with pigment white ink. It was a good thing I saved a few of the little pieces because this was my 3rd attempt! Ha ha! The little gold oval around the date was die cut from gold cardstock using the Calendar Basics Die. 

I stamped the 4th of July sentiment, which is from the Land of Liberty Stamp/Die set, is stamped with both lumberjack plaid and aged mahogany distress oxide ink for an ombre look. I had a few pinwheels leftover from my Grand Finale card that was shared yesterday. I also had some stars leftover from the project I was talking about earlier, so I put them in the center of the pinwheels and I love the look!

I added some antique linen distress oxide ink around the edges of an A2 panel of white cardstock and the edges of the calendar. Once that was done, I glued the Wave the Flag Border pieces to the panel using liquid glue. The calendar is attached using foam squares as well as the 4th of July sentiment. I placed the Larkspur flower on the side and then attached the pinwheels. The entire panel is glued to an A2 white card base. I had so much fun making this card! Everything will be available for purchase TODAY at 10 am EDT in The Greetery Shop! Thanks for fluttering by!

The Greetery {Star Spangled Summer}

Hello and welcome, friends! Today I'm sharing some projects created with fun new products from the new Star Spangled Summer release from The Greetery! This is the perfect collection for patriotic projects and beyond! As you can see, my first two projects are for other occasions, which makes this collection so versatile! The official "meet and greet" for all of the new products will be over on The Greetery Blog. 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 digital gift cards to the shop!

Up first is a celebratory card for all kinds of occasions; this could definitely be used for graduation, accomplishments, new job, etc. The next two projects feature products in the Star Stream Suite of products; this one using the Star Stream 3D embossing folder and the new Star Stream sentiments and Star Stream Hot Foil.

To begin, I used the Star Stream Hot Foil on a pale blue cardstock with champagne foil. Once that was done, I carefully lined it up inside the Star Stream embossing folder and ran it through my machine, setting it up the sandwich for the correct type of folder. Once that was done, I trimmed it down to 4 by 5 1/4 inches and mounted it on a top-folding A2 card base using foam squares.

The sentiments, which are both from the Star Stream Sentiments Stamp/Die set, are heat embossed in gold and then added using foam squares. I gave it a spritz of shimmer spray and added a trio of sparkling clear sequins.  I used the Star Stream Stencil to decorate the flap of the envelop and then stamped the sentiment using gold ink.

My next card uses the Star Stream stencil and the Star Stream Die. I can't wait to try using the stencil with the 3d embossing folder. I have an idea for how I want to use it, so stay tuned!

These sentiments are also included in the Star Stream Sentiment Stamp Set. I used the gold ink for these.

To begin, I die cut an A2 panel with the Star Stream Die and then used the Star Stream stencil over the top. I chose some warm pink tones for a baby card.

Which, I was thinking how cute this sentiment would be using the These are the Days Collection! I created a coordinating envelope for this card as well!

My next two cards feature the new Land of Liberty Suite of products and I couldn't resist pulling in the flowers using the Best Bouquet Details Die! I'm personally obsessed with this suite of products; they are SO user-friendly with amazing results!

To begin both cards, I die cut all of the pieces I would need for two bouquets from white cardstock. I colored them using distress oxide inks and finger sponge daubers. Once everything was colored and assembled, I set them aside to dry.

The background is created using the Star Stream Hot Foil and champagne foil on a 4 by 5 1/4 inch panel of blue cardstock. I added faded jeans distress oxide ink around the edges for added dimension.

I die cut all of the pieces for the bow from white cardstock and colored it the same as the bouquet. 

The sentiments/fonts for the Land of Liberty Stamp Set AND Star Stream Sentiments are absolutely gorgeous! I stamped it in black and then die cut it using the Land of Liberty Die.

My next card uses the new Flag border; I'm so excited for this border because it easily creates a patriotic border with minimal effort and I just love how it looks!

I gave the edges a vintage look by adding some antique linen distress oxide ink. I layered the bouquet using foam squares for added dimension.

Another gorgeous sentiment and shimmer spray finish off this patriotic design!

My last card for today is very straight-forward and would be perfect for mass-producing or invitations to a 4th of July party!

I used the Grand Finale Die for the background and then did the stenciling using the Grand Finale stencil. The red portion is from the stencil and the blue is from the cardstock panel underneath.

The Grand Finale Die also includes the dies to create the pimwheels and rockets.

I added small gems to the centers of the pinwheels  and fireworks.

The white portion is an A2 size, but I chose to make my card bigger by creating a red base and adding it using foam squares. Don't forget to head to the other designers' blogs to leave a comment! Thanks for fluttering by!

Dana Kirby

Dawn McVey

Kelly Lunceford (you are here)

Laura Bassen

Laurie Willison

Lea Lawson

Wanda Guess

 

Papertrey Ink May Release Countdown Day 4

Welcome! Thanks for joining me for the 4th and final day of the Papertrey Ink May release countdown! I hope you've enjoyed the countdown so far! Up first is card using the delightful new Into the Blooms: Lemon Blossoms; I know this is going to be a new favorite

I went for an Italian Positano lemon look for this card. I die cut all of the pieces I would need to create the lemon branch from white cardstock. I colored the leaves using Green Parakeet and New Leaf ink with blender brushes. The lemons are colored using Harvest Gold and Summer Sunrise ink as well as the flower centers. There are really small pieces to add to the tips of each of the flower centers, but I just used an orange alcohol marker to color them instead.

The flower centers look like tiny hands and I felt like I was painting tiny fingernails! ha ha!

For the background, I used the Woodblcok Print stencil collection with Spring Rain and Blueberry Sky ink.

The sentiment is from the Main Squeeze stamp set that was showcased on day 2. I stamped it in black on a strip of Spring Rain cardstock.

I arranged the lemons, leaves, and blossoms using foam squares for dimension. I forgot to mention that I used shimmer spray only on the lemons, leaves, and blossoms before assembly.

Switching gears to something a little more masculine and perfect for Father's Day: Tool Pouch Die and Best Dad Stamp Set.

I had so much fun putting this all together; the tiny nails, tools, and bag are so fun to assemble!

The panel the tool pouch is on was stamped using Stormy Sea ink on Stormy Sea cardstock using the Weathered Wood Background Stamp. 

The sentiment is from the Best Dad stamp set and is stamped on a banner that was cut using the Banner Builder: Basics Die.

I cut an A2 panel of Dark Chocolate cardstock  using the Border Bling: Tin Stitch Die. 

I used the Cornered: Jean Pocket Die for the grommets in the four corners.

This was such a fun card to make!

Last, but not least, is another baby girl card (I know, I know) using the new Build-a-Buggy Die paired with the This is Big Sentiments: Baby Stamp Set.

This is definitely going to be my go-to baby die set for years to come, I can already tell!

A few things to note: the ruffle coming out of the buggy is from the new In Stitches: Onesie die that was featured on day 2. The bow is from the Bows Galore Die.

I die cut everything from white, with the exception of the tiny wheel centers, which are cut from silver and then I added pearls over the top.

Well, this concludes my post for today and for the release! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Papertrey Ink May Release Countdown Day 3

Welcome to day 3 of the Papertrey Ink May release countdown! I have a big post today sharing some projects using some fun new products! Up first is a card featuring the new Cowboy Logic stamp set, Home on the Range Hot Foil Plate, and the new Border Bling: Lasso Frame Die.

To begin this card, I used the Incredible Views Stencil Collection on a panel of Vintage Cream cardstock. Once that was done, I used the Home on the Range Hot Foil Plate with champagne foil over the top. I ended up trimming it down to 4 by 5 1/4 inches.

I die cut the lasso twice from white cardstock and glued it together with liquid glue. Once that was done, I added some Classic Kraft ink using a blender brush. I glued it to the background panel using additional glue.

Like I mentioned yesterday, I just can't stop using the new Into the Blooms: Wild Wood Die. I added some flowers and foliage around the lasso frame.

I heat embossed one of the sentiments from the Cowboy Logic stamp set on Dark Chocolate cardstock and then cut it using the smallest die included in the Love to Layer: Soft Ridges Die. 

I adhered it using foam squares for added dimension. The entire panel is added to a top-folding A2 card base using foam squares.

My second card also uses the Cowboy Logic stamp set, but this time I used the new Border Bling: Rope Frame Die. I also brought in some of the fun cowboy images from the Cowboy Reverie Stamp Set that was featured on day 1.

To begin this card, I used the Home on the Range Hot Foil Plate and champagne foil on an A2 panel of Enchanted Evening cardstock. I also cut a piece of vintage gingham pattern paper that I used at Eastertime measuring 3 3/4 inches by 5 inches. I added it over the top of the foiled panel with foam squares.

I cut the rope frame twice, just like I did for the lasso on the first card, and glued them together and added it to the gingham piece.

I cut the daisies from Into the Blooms: Daisies Die and then added them to the card using foam squares. The sentiment is also from the Cowboy Logic stamp set and cut using the Just Tags stamp set. I gave it a spritz of shimmer spray and a trio of sparkling clear sequins.

My final project using this assortment of products is something more masculine that would be perfect for Father's Day or an anniversary!

To begin this card, I die cut the boot using the In Stitches: Cowboy Boot die that was showcased yesterday. I used distress oxide inks to color all of the pieces: I really feel like this particular ink really makes the boot look like leather.

I die cut the lasso using the Border Bling: Lasso Frame twice from white cardstock, making sure to keep the middle portion so I could have an anchor for the boot. I glued them together and set them aside to dry.

The background was created using the Home on the Range Hot Foil Plate on Dark Chocolate cardstock and champagne foil. I used a corner rounder punch to give the edges a soft look.

The sentiment, which is from the Cowboy Logic stamp set, it stamped and then trimmed to a strip with grommets cut from silver cardstock. These are included in the new Cornered: Jean Pocket Die that I will be sharing at the end of this post.

My next card features the new Reflections: Matthew 5 Stamp Set and Die. 

I used the beautiful Sunflower Garden Stencil Collection to create the background.

There are two different sizes of dies included in the die set, but I chose the largest one to fit the sentiment.

I stamped it in black and then added it to the stenciled background using foam squares.

I layered that panel on to a top-folding A2 Spring Rain card base using additional foam squares. I kept wanting to add some flowers or something to elevate the design, but everything just looked cluttered, so CAS it is! ha ha!

My final card for today features the cutest new Cornered: Jean Pocket Die and coordinating Jean Pocket Detail Stencils.

It comes with 4 different styles of grommets, and these are the same ones I used on the cowboy boot card earlier.

The sentiment is framed using one of the other styles included in the Border Bling: Rope Frame Die.

I die cut a bunch of daisies for the gingham card earlier, so I put the extras to good use on this country-inspired card.

The sentiment is also from the Cowboy Logic Stamp Set and the background was created using the Home on the Range Hot Foil Plate with champagne foil (a winning combination) .

I had so much fun creating all of these cards! Join me tomorrow for the 4th and final day of the countdown! Thanks for fluttering by!