It’s Day 4 of our March Countdown and we’ve got some beautiful things to finish off this release. Introducing the new Dahlias Stencils and Dahlias stamp set and dies. Let’s get started with some lovely projects!
This beautiful stamp set coordinates with our Posies & Sprigs stamp set and dies, introduced yesterday. The Dahlias stamp set comes with multiple sizes of dahlias, in two different views…a positive image and a negative image. This will allow you to use these stamps in so many wonderful ways. I began my card by stamping my background block of white cardstock using both positive and negative images of my Dahlias, stamping in watermark ink and then heat embossing them using pink embossing powder.
I then sponged ink in Summer Sunrise, Melon Berry, Berry Sorbest, and Lilac Grace over my background, spritzing it with water, and letting it dry. I then created a decorative border across the bottom of my card by using the new Elegant Edges: Lace dies. I love the soft, subtle detail these dies add. They are so much fun! I then adhered this block of cardstock to my card front, framing it in using a Border Bling: Embossed Frame die cut.
I added die cut and stamped Dahlias and Posies & Sprigs to created my floral focal point, followed by my sentiment from the new Just Sentiments: Quotes stamp set. Such a fun card to create!
To carry the outside in, I stamped my sentiment from the Inside Greetings: Quotes stamp set on a die cut oval cut using the It’s a Sign: Hanging Frames Stitched Layers die. I embellished with another stamped Dahlia and glittered gold accents.
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Supplies used:
STAMPS: Dahlias, Just Sentiments: Quotes, Inside Greetings: Quotes, Posies & Sprigs
INK: Pale Peony, Berry Sorbet, Melon Berry, Autumn Rose, Stormy Sea, Mint Julep, Ripe Avocado, Summer Sunrise
PAPER: Stamper’s Select White
DIES: Dahlias, Into the Blooms: Dahlias, Tag Creations: Delightful Bunch, Elegant Edges: Lace, It’s a Sign: Hanging Frames Stitched Layers, Posies & Sprigs
OTHER: Dahlias Stencil, watermark ink, pink embossing powder, adhesive gems, glittered gold cardstock, ribbon
I’m so excited to share with you this next group of products. Introducing the new Berry Branches Stencils. Stencils are such a fun way to create your own patterned paper, background, focal points, and more! This new set is such a treat to create with. I can’t wait to pull mine out again.
The Berry Branches are a 4-step stencil and create the most beautiful, soft background images for this card. I began with my leaves, moved onto my branches, then the berries, and lastly the shading on the berries. I spritzed a bit of water over my background to create a soft, watercolor feel.
I created my large Dahlia by using the Dahlias Stencil. Don’t these stencils create such a soft feel? They’re kind of addicting once you start creating them, so enjoy! I topped my large Dahlia with my sentiment stamped from the Just Sentiments: Quotes stamp set and a few Posies & Sprigs flowers.
One of my favorite parts of this card are the decorative corners, cut using the Cornered: Lace dies. These are such fun, new products that take your card to the next level. They’re easy to line up and use and create magic in an instant! You’ll love them just as I do, I’m sure.
Enjoy what the designers have created using these last March Release products. Until next time!
When Skies are Gray card
Supplies used:
STAMPS: Posies & Sprigs, Dahlias, Just Sentiments: Quotes
INK: Honey Nut, Limeade Ice, Pale Peony, Berry Sorbet, Melon Berry, Autumn Rose, Sweet Blush, Ocean Tides
PAPER: Spring Moss, Stamper’s Select White
DIES: Cornered: Lace, Border Bling: Embossed Frames, Dahlias, It’s A Sign: Hanging Frames Stitched Layers, Posies & Sprigs
OTHER: Stickles, Moonshine sequins
The die cut elements of the adorable “Feathered Friends 21” bird were colored using inks and a sponge dauber.
The sunny background was created by stamping the open images in “Dahlias” with VersaMark, then heat embossing them with white powder. I used a blending brush to add pale yellow ink over all of the embossed flowers. Then, I went back into some of the open spaces and stamped the solid “Dahlias” in pale yellow ink. Using my MISTI, I added more color over the top by repeat stamping a dark yellow in the center, and bright green ink along the flowers’ edges. A sentiment from “Just Sentiments: Quotes” was added to a stamped and die cut dahlia, with some leaves from “Into the Blooms: Peonies” tucked in behind. I couldn’t resist adding bits of sparkle on the flowers’ centers and bird’s feathers to complete this warm, sunshiny card!
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We hope you have enjoyed all the creations that we have shared with you today! We would love to hear your initial thoughts on everything we introduced! Please leave a comment on this post to tell us what you think of the new products, and you will be eligible to win big!
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Carmela Hubler says
Loving the new stencils, especially the berry branch stencil. They have a beautiful touch to your projects today!
Annette Snyder says
So pretty!!
Manda Leong Johnston says
Wow! The Dahlias really make an impact – they’re beautiful!
Stephanie Haley says
Love the branch stencils – I’ve been noticing them in the design team’s cards all week and think they are so pretty! Can’t wait to try them!
Kathy j in Ellicott City says
I love those birds!
Susan McRae says
So many gorgeous cards and I love the cutie bird!
Lori B says
Wow-love the combination of the Dahlia stamp set & stencils. So pretty!
Isabel Z says
Dahlias are one of my favorite flowers!
Nancy M. says
Beautiful samples with the gorgeous dahlia set!
Esther says
So much beauty in one blog posts!! Love the new dahlia set!
Sue D says
Beautiful dahlias and I like birds.
Amy Cooley says
I just love these beautiful florals and sweet birds for spring-themed cards!
Marcy says
Wow to the new stamps. The samples are stunning.
Sandy Kay says
Loving the lace edge die and ALL the stencils!
Meghan Kennihan says
Beautiful samples with the gorgeous dahlia set! I love the Feathered friends too!!!
Michele F says
‘When skies are grey’ is a line from a song that brings me right back to young motherhood – it has to be my favorite card of the day for so many reasons!
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Maria C F says
Love the details on this cute bird.
D. Suzanne Cox says
The design team always ‘knocks’ it out of the park! Beautiful cards and release.
Susan Molinari says
It’s all luscious, especially the lace die!
Dawn W. says
Beautiful cards! Love the new feathered friends.
JoAnn B. says
Beautiful cards by the designers. Love the new products. I have my list ready for the release.
Mary J says
Such lovely cards. Another great release.
Larissa Heskett says
BEAUTIFUL Release and Inspiration for today!! THANKS for sharing and for the chance to WIN!! Have a FABULOUS Release Weekend!!
Jennifer LaVite says
So beautiful! I love the soft, pretty colors and the dahlias. The flower and leaf layers over the new background are just stunning,
Kristina says
The cards are amazing! So much rich and gorgeous detail, I’ll be studying them for hours!
abrash says
Love those dahlias. The design team does such a great job – kudos!
AllysonA says
Beautiful! Love those gorgeous Dahlias and Feathered Friends. Fantastic design team samples, wow!
Luanne Ford says
Love the Dahlias and that there are stencils. Beautiful cards using them !
Jill W. says
The Dahilia stamp and stencil set is gorgeous!!!
Sue Symens says
Yep. That bird just gets me with those eyes. Lol. Beautiful work ladies!
Jan Metcalf says
The new lace details really add a special touch to your designs Melissa!
Janet B. from WV says
I can never get enough birds!
Carol W. Blaisdell says
Wow! Your design team deserves accolades for these beautiful cards showcasing the new products. Holy cow!
Marilyn M says
The birds and flowers make me think of spring! I am ready for it!
Connie G says
The dahlias are gorgeous. The DT showcases them beautifully.
Pauline B. says
What sweet little birds and beautiful dahlias!
Laura Corkill says
The Dahlia’s are gorgeous and that bird just made my day. 🙂
Gayle I. says
Love the beautiful dahlias and also the Berry branches stencils.
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Andre M. says
Fun new stencil additions and the dahlias are so pretty! Spectacular new Feathered Friend too!
Marcia Hill says
Absolutely GORGEOUS cards today and loving that stencil!! :0)
Emma Sleppy says
OH, I love stencils. What a way to bring in spring, birds and flowers. Great RELEASE!
Diana F says
Love the stencils and stamps. The cards are beautiful. Thanks to all for sharing their creativity.
BECCA YAHRLING says
This bird nerd loves the birdies every release!! lol
Awesome and stunning inspiration.
Joan k says
Those dahlias are gorgeous and how beautiful with a doily in the background! Love all the inspiration!
Kathy Mc says
Dahlias and stencils, what’s not to love? The DT really brought that bird to life with their different color schemes. Another great release!
Janice says
Such nature-inspired beauty!
Denise Bryant says
Gorgeous new floral designs and a sweet bird! Beautiful samples!
Rosemary D says
What a bewutiful release! Loving the new stencil sets!
Tema says
I love it all.So many beautiful cards.
Greta H says
Fun to have new stencils & the bird is sweet!
Mel H says
Love the fresh modern look and the new stencils are great.
storymusicgirl says
Love the dahlias! So many ways you can use them!
Kylie Z says
The dahlias are lovely.
Sharon Gullikson says
I can’t believe how gorgeous every single card is!!! These are some of the nicest projects I have seen!
Helen F. says
Beautiful Dalias! I love the Stencil set also. The Bird is so sweet and everyone has provided lovely inspirational cards with these new products.
Lisa Mosher says
The Dahlia’s are so pretty! I love Kelly’s purple ones in the background of her card!
Catherine L says
I love all the beautiful inspiration from the design team!
Christine Miller says
The dahlias are true beauties as are all the very inspiring samples from the designers!
Lisa Schenck says
Those Dahlias and that sweet new Feathered Friends have just stolen my heart!
Noreen says
It’s hard to choose which card I like best. Lovely work, Ladies! And a great Spring release!
Melanie Ann MacKenzie says
Love Love Love everything from today!
Miriam Prantner says
Another great day of reveals. really love these new florals!
Betty Neville says
Gorgeous DT samples! The dahlias are beautiful!
Evan says
The new feathered friends is fabulous.
Jan says
Such pretty cards today! I loved the soft Spring colors!
Melissa Leftrick says
These are absolutely breathtaking!!! Love the designs and colors! So Springy!
Sheila W says
Can’t wait to try out the berry branch stencil set! Looks like lots of fun!
Marchelle E. says
Love the Feathered Friends die!
Janet Sisk says
Dahlias and Birds! Love them both. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win. 😀
Jennifer G. says
Love everything in this release!
JoAnn P. says
The dahlia’s are just beautiful and I love all the cards created.
Martin says
Great release and super work by the design team!
Beverly Perdue says
I just love spring! The flowers and the birds are so amazing. Love all the beautiful cards.
Carlton says
My favorite is the new feathered friend. A lot of great card designs.
SHARON D. says
Amazing cards made with amazing products! Great release!
Dolores says
Love the idea of using stencils for backgrounds but have never tried them. Maybe PTI could do a video on how to use them?
Marisela Delgado says
So many gorgeous cards!
Donna L Walls says
Gorgeous inspiration pieces from the team!