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The Great Cover-Up

May 2022 Release Day

USA + Wood Plank Background + Feathered Friends Mini 23

Design Team Tips With Dawn McVey

June 16, 2017      Nichole Heady      4 Comments

Today, Dawn is sharing on her blog some favorite design tips for watercoloring embossed backgrounds on your projects:

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"Watercoloring embossed backgrounds is such a fun way to add a lot of detail and interest to your cards and other projects!  The new Mix & Mat dies are great for this sort of application, because they can add so much texture when embossed onto watercolor card stock.  That alone looks gorgeous, but you can take it a step further by adding watercolor to all those little embossed shapes and the opportunities for playing with colors is nearly endless!  I had so much fun creating this little mat to hold my flowers — and just look at how well the Gran's Garden and Garden Party flowers play together!"

Embossed Watercolor-birthday2

Supply-list

  • STAMPS: Gran’s Garden, Garden Party, Ways to Say: Birthday
  • INK: Saffron Spice, Hawaiian Shores, Tropical Teal, New Leaf, Bright Buttercup
  • PAPER: Saffron Spice, Stamper’s Select White, watercolor cardstock
  • DIES: Gran’s Garden, Garden Party, Mix & Mat: Pretty Brackets, Mix & Mat: Scallops
  • OTHER: tan/vanilla embossing mats

Make sure to stop by Dawn's blog to see more!

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Comments

  1. Donna K says

    June 16, 2017 at 9:39 AM

    The shading that is possible with the Humming Along flowers is just amazing. The look like they came straight from the garden. Beautiful job on all the projects.

    Reply
  2. MaryAnn N says

    June 16, 2017 at 11:03 AM

    Love the trellis look

    Reply
  3. R. Hill says

    June 16, 2017 at 12:36 PM

    I am so in love with that trellis!

    Reply
  4. Patricia Nikkila says

    June 16, 2017 at 2:10 PM

    Pretty card. I like the trellis over the background.

    Reply

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•Celebrate Freedom- 1401
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So many of you have expressed how much you love the Eagle from our new Feathered Friends Mini 23 stamp set. We’re so happy to hear that! He is gorgeous and majestic, isn’t he? Our Guest Designer @mammacooksalot combined our Eagle with gorgeous florals and the most beautiful colors…this card is stunning! Save on this set now along with all others during our Memorial Day 30% off sale!

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•Feathered Friends Mini 23- Product ID:2394
•Celebrate Freedom- 1401
DIES:
•Feathered Friends Mini 23- Product ID: PTI-0436
•Celebrate Freedom- Product ID: PTI-1401
•Patriotic Dies- Product ID: PTI-0445

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•Little One- Product ID: 1399
•Adorable Outfits- Product ID: 1397
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•Night Sky Background Stencil- Product ID: STENCILS-0027
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•Skinny Star Frames Die- Product ID: PTI-0446
•Go-To Gift Card Holder: Bookmark Die Set - Product ID: PTI- 0428
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This beautiful card uses our new Feathered Friends 23 Mini stamps and dies. Our designer @ribbongirls layered it over a window cut using the USA die with a sentiment from the Celebrate Freedom stamp set. You’ll notice her use of our gorgeous, new Wood Plank Background stamp as well. Such an amazing card! New products will be available tomorrow, at 10pm EST.

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Supplies used:
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•Feathered Friends Mini 23- Product ID:2394
•Celebrate Freedom- 1401
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•Feathered Friends Mini 23- Product ID:  PTI-0436
•Celebrate Freedom- Product ID:  PTI-1401
•Patriotic Dies- Product ID:  PTI-0445

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I’m so tickled to have @larissaheskettdesigns jo I’m so tickled to have @larissaheskettdesigns joining us as our Guest Designer this month.  Her style is sweet, warm, and full of joy, just like this darling card of hers.  Larissa has used the following products…oh, and we’re have a sale!  From now until the end of the month, save 30% off everything, including our new products, excluding cardstock!
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•Little One- Product ID:  1399
•Adorable Outfits- Product ID:  1397
STENCILS:
•Night Sky Background Stencil- Product ID:  STENCILS-0027
DIES:
•Skinny Star Frames Die- Product ID:  PTI-0446
•Go-To Gift Card Holder: Bookmark Die Set - Product ID:  PTI- 0428
•In-Stitches: Baby Onesie Die- Product ID:  PTI-0272

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We’re excited to share with you our Patriotic Di We’re excited to share with you our Patriotic Die Giveaway!  These delightful dies sold out immediately last night but we want to share a set with one of you!  To enter our giveaway follow these guidelines:
❤️Like this post.
🤍Tag two of your friends.
💙Leave a comment here telling us what you loved most about our May Release!
-One winner will be selected randomly and notified on Friday, May 27th!
We love you!

#papercraft #papertreyink #papercrafting #cards #cardmaking #handmade #handmadecards #cardmakersofinstagram #stamping #create #craft

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May 24

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What’s on your shopping list this release? Have What’s on your shopping list this release?  Have you narrowed down what you’re wishing for?  The Happy Hyacinths and Country Hand Basket dies are on my list of favorites.  My card uses these lovely products combined with the new Inside Greetings:  Lift and Vase Collection:  Rustic Additions.  Shopping begins tonight at 10pm EST!  Thank you so much for joining us for this release!  Your kind words of encouragement and support are greatly appreciated.

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May 24

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Happy Release Day! Our @papertreyink May products Happy Release Day!  Our @papertreyink May products will be available tonight at 10pm EST.  What will you be bringing home?  Our Build-A-Lion stamp set and dies has been a hit!  This sweet baby card our designer @skypaperscissors created shows why…it’s an adorable group of products, isn’t it?  Love that lion 🤍. Happy shopping!

papertreyink

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May 23

Open
This beautiful card uses our new Feathered Friends This beautiful card uses our new Feathered Friends 23 Mini stamps and dies.  Our designer @ribbongirls layered it over a window cut using the USA die with a sentiment from the Celebrate Freedom stamp set.  You’ll notice her use of our gorgeous, new Wood Plank Background stamp as well.  Such an amazing card!  New products will be available tomorrow, at 10pm EST.

@papertreyink #papertreyink #clearstamps #stamping #cardmaking #cardmakersofinstagram #papercrafts #papercrafting #steeldies

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May 23

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Introducing our new USA dies and Wood Plank Backgr Introducing our new USA dies and Wood Plank Background stamp!  Isn’t this card so timeless and classic?  I love how our designer @apapermelody colored her USA die to reflect the red, white, and blue of our country.  She’s also used the Celebrate Freedom stamps and dies for her sentiments and stars from the Patriotic die collection.  This card makes me feel so happy and grateful!
New products will be available tomorrow, May 24th at 10pm EST.

@papertreyink #papertreyink #clearstamps #stamping #cardmaking #cardmakersofinstagram #papercrafts #papercrafting #steeldies

papertreyink

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May 22

Open
I’ve got another adorable surprise to share with I’ve got another adorable surprise to share with you today!  Introducing the new Build-A-Lion stamp set and dies.  Look at this precious card our designer @bettywright1234 created using these new products.  Isn’t it just the sweetest?  Build your own lion in any color scheme you want…for the new baby girl or boy…for a children’s birthday party or lots of other fun occasions.  New products will be available on May 24th at 10pm EST.

@papertreyink #papertreyink #clearstamps #stamping #cardmaking #cardmakersofinstagram #papercrafts #papercrafting #steeldies

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Ready for the cutest, new products ever? Introduc Ready for the cutest, new products ever?  Introducing our new Patriotic dies and Celebrate Freedom stamps and dies.  These dies are a dream!  I’m crazy for the tiny farm truck, bunting, flag, stars and other accessories.  They’re so playful and a delight to create with.  Our Celebrate Freedom set has coordinating dies so each sentiment can be cut out…perfection!  Thank you to our designer @kellylunceford for this darling sample.  New products will be available on May 24th at 10pm EST.

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