Today I get to share with you some exciting news! We have two new stencil collections we’re releasing this month. The new Barbed Wire and Brick Wall Stencil Collections. They are so much fun to get inky and creative with. Here’s how I used them on my cards.
I created a soft rainbow effect using the Barbed Wire stencils. This is so easy to do because the barbed wire naturally separates your cardstock base into definitive strips. This mix of colors creates a delightful background for my tag and pocket, which use more of our new April Release products.
This photo shows my cardstock base before I added my layer of vellum to further blend my colors and add the softness I always crave in my cards. Isn’t this fun to look at? Imagine all of the things you can use this stencil for…not just masculine cards, either.
I also used the new Delicately Woven die, layering it over my vellum to add a touch of texture behind my tag. Don’t you love this die? I used a pocket from the Go-To Gift Card Holder: Book Pockets die set. I cut it from Bitty Bit Harvest Gold paper and added it to the bottom of my card with a scroll from the Book Scrolls stamp and die sets. These darling scrolls were used throughout my card and tag, even on my tiny heart from the Bookmark die collection. I stamped my die cut tag using sentiments from the new Just Sentiments: Everyday stamp set and Book stamp set. This tag can be removed from the pocket for a fun, interactive feel.
Supplies used:
STAMPS: Go-To Gift Card Holder: Book, Book Scrolls. Just Sentiments: Everyday
INK: Bright Buttercup, Summer Sunrise, Honey Nut, Melon Berry, Berry Sorbet, Hibiscus Burst, Spring Rain, Hawaiian Shores
PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, Sheer Basics Vellum, Bitty Big Harvest Gold
DIES: Go-To Gift Card Holder: Book Pockets, Bookmarks, Delicately Woven, Tag Creations: Delightful Bunch, Charming Tags 1
OTHER: Barbed Wire Stencil Collection, seam binding, twine, adhesive gems, Stickles glitter
My next card uses our new Brick Wall Stencil collection. I just needed a small strip of my brick wall to go across the center of my card. I stenciled my brick in a mixture of Pale Peony, Summer Sunrise, and Honey Nut. These stencils make gorgeous patterned paper, custom made to coordinate with any handmade card.
In the corners of my card you’ll notice our new Cornered: Leaves dies. They are so beautiful and create such delicate, intricate designs in the corners of your cards. I added mine over a block of white cardstock that I had sponged with Summer Sunrise and Melon Berry ink.
My focal point consists of images from the Captivating Cattails stamps and dies. Don’t they look sweet on feminine cards as well as masculine? My sentiment is also from the Captivating Cattails and looks so beautiful and simple stamped and heat embossed on my vellum.
How about some projects from our designers? You’ll fall in love with what they’ve prepared for you.
Supplies used:
STAMPS: Captivating Cattails
INK: Simply Chartreuse, Melon Berry, Pale Peony, Honey Nut
PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, Sheer Basics Vellum, Harvest Gold
DIES: Border Bling: Tin Stitch, Love to Layer: Aztec, Captivating Cattails, Cornered: Leaves
OTHER: Brick Wall Stencil Collection, adhesive gems, white embossing powder, Stickles glitter, corner rounder
It’s our last day of our April Release and we’ve saved something extra sweet for last! introducing Feathered Friends 22 dies and Just Sentiments: Everyday stamp set.
I sure love this new Feathered Friend. She is fancy and sassy and looks beautiful whether you dress her up in soft pastels or bold, rich, dark colors, as you’ll notice some of our designers have used.
I layered my Feathered Friend over two die cut Elegant Edges: Leaves dies. These make such beautiful additional layers, and their intricacy is unmatched! They add just the touch of elegance needed to dress up your Feathered Friends, florals, etc. I layered mine over a circle that I stenciled the new Brick Wall Stencil Collection on. I love the subtle detail the brick adds.
You’ll love the new Just Sentiments: Everyday stamp set. There are several very basic and fun sentiments to choose from that are each just casual and playful and say just what you’re feeling. I love this one in particular.
Wait until you see what beautiful birds our other designers have created using our newest Feathered Friend. You’ll fall head over heals in love with each of them.
Thanks so much for joining in our April Release celebration!
Melissa
Supplies used:
STAMPS: Just Sentiments: Everyday
INK: Melon Berry, Berry Sorbet, Honey Nut, Limeade Ice, Bright Buttercup, Summer Sunrise
PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, Spring Moss, Sheer Basics Vellum, Bitty Big Sweet Blush and Spring Moss
DIES: Feathered Friends 22, Pattern Party, Elegant Edges: Leaves, Border Bling: Skinny Embossed Frames, Mix & Mat: Pinked Edge
OTHER: Stencil Basics Brick Wall Stencil Collection, adhesive gems, seam binding, Stickles glitter
TIPS:
- Small black splatters add a great texture detail to the background.
- Highlight the markings on the bird with colored pencils to make them stand out more.
- Ground the bird by perching him on a branch or other object.
TIPS:
- Add multiple texture details through dry embossing stitches and scallops.
- Pop up the florals, leaves and sentiment with foam tape to add dimension.
- Cut all the parts of the bird from white card stock then blend colors with brushes or sponge daubers to match the stenciled background colors.
- Arrange the corner leafy dies to form an oval which imitates a cover plate design.
- Layer the leafy die layer over a colorful patterned background.
- Embellish with florals and sequins.
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!
Leave a comment today and you’re automatically entered to win a $50 Papertrey Ink or Ink to Paper gift certificate! You have until 7am ET, April 28th to leave your comment and be eligible to win. Only one comment per person please. One randomly selected winner will be posted on the April Release Winners Page by 10PM ET on April 28th.
Carmela says
I like the elegant cornered leaves. Also like the rustic barbed wire stencil. Very pretty projects!!
Lisa Schenck says
This release is so special! Such beautiful new products and inspiration!
Jan says
Love the new stencils and the many creative ways shown to use them.
Meghan Kennihan says
OMG! The Feathered Friends and new dies are gorgeous!!! Such amazing inspiration from the Design Team!!!
Melanie Ann MacKenzie says
Wonderful new products today. I really like how Melissa shows her process of creating. Cheers.
Isabel Z says
I am always looking for background elements and the barbed wire and brick wall are perfect.
Esther says
Lots of awesome inspiration with the new products, and I absolutely LOVE the way you used the barbed wire in a “girly” way! I never would have thought of that!
Christine Miller says
So…….only Melissa could make barbed wire look so soft and sweet! Lots of fun in today’s post…I like the touch of texture provided by the woven die, and the new bird is such a pretty little thing!
Sue D says
Fun bird and love the barbed wire and the versatility of the leaf corners.
Marilyn M says
Awesome cards from the designers.
Kathy j in Ellicott City says
Love the dies in this release!
Amy Cooley says
I always love seeing the new bird stamps that are released. This is another beautiful one!
Stephanie Haley says
Beautiful new release, all of the design team’s cards are lovely!
Marcy says
Too many great new products to list a favorite. Way to impress us!
Jan Metcalf says
So many different ways to use the new products! Nice!
Janice says
Always a good day when there is a new feathered friend. I’m loving everything the designers have created.
Dawn W. says
Love the delicately woven die! And More beautiful projects from the design team!
Iggy says
Great addition to the Feathered Friends collection.
MandaLJ says
I always look forward to seeing the new Feathered Friend. #22 is just lovely!
abrash says
Everything is so pretty today! Great job designers!
Cindy Cherry says
So beautiful & a must-have for my stash!
Marcia Hill says
I love it all today! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL cards from everyone!! :0)
Lori B says
Love that sassy look on the new Feathered Friend! Great new release!
Terri Sandoval says
Yay! for feathered friends!
Karen B Walker says
Love the new Corner Leaves die! And that bird IS just so fancy!
Deb B. says
Those birds are exceptional! I can’t wait to use them!
Kristina says
Love the cornered leaves! ALL of the projects are beautiful!
Kim Heggins says
So many beautiful projects, love the brick wall, so amazing!
Helen F. says
Oh how pretty is the Feathered Friends #22! The new Stencil sets are my latest obsession 🙂 Love the Cornered Leaves to add the perfect touch of interest. Thank you for the amazing samples today!
Julie Bitner says
Love the new stencil sets!
Susan Molinari says
You left the best for last!
Emma Sleppy says
Such creativity from the Design Team. Love the Corner Leaves die.
Denise Bryant says
The Cornered: Leaves die is awesome! Wonderful cards to feature the new designs!
Cynthia C. says
Love all the leaves, so versatile!
Connie G says
The barbed stencil is so unique! The woven die is a must have for me!! Melissa, your combination of the two is breathtaking!
BECCA YAHRLING says
Such gorgeous and stunning projects from the team!! I really need the birdie in my ‘bird nerd’ stash – he is beautiful! I just love Melody’s version in blue & teal. And Melissa’s pastel colors. OK. ALL of them!
Janis in ID says
I adore the new Feathered Friend sporting the lovely crest!
Fabulous samples by the DT. So inspiring.
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Sue Symens says
Great depth and texture on your projects! Nice work.
Greta H says
Wow–I don’t know where to begin! So many great ideas & fantastic cards! Love the new bird & will check out the sentiment stamp, for sure! Amazing to see how the brick stencil can be just subtle texture in beautiful colors! And I’m loving the leafy dies & how creatively the DT used them!
RobiW says
What a terrific selection of cards! Love the soft colors over the stencil, and crazy about those birds!
Sally Keagle says
Very pretty and unique designs today!
Kris says
Great inspiration…the stencil look like a lot of fun.
Kathy Mc says
Great release with lots of fun options for everyone! Whoever thought barbed wire could look so beautiful? The DT showcased everything so beautifully!
Steffi H. says
I’m a big fan of stencils and I love to see the new ones.
storymusicgirl says
Beautiful cards today!
Mel H says
This release is reminding me of PTI of old, where I needed everything. Super stoked about the barbed wire stencil and the new feathered friend.
Gayle I. says
So many creative ideas for backgrounds using the new Barbed Wire and Brick wall stencils. Particularly like the Delicately Woven die.
Larissa Heskett says
SWOON!! I’m LOVING the NEW Products!! Especially the Barbed Wire Stencil!! So FUN and Unique!! AMAZING Team Inspiration too!!
Maria C F says
The cornered leaves are SO pretty.
AllysonA says
Beautiful! I love the new Cornered Leaves die. I always love the design team samples – so inspiring!
Noreen says
I was entranced by the Barbed Wire!! Who knew?
Cathy P. says
I feel a purchase coming on tomorrow when everything is released!! Your designers have done a beautiful job showing the versatility of the stamps, stencils, and dies!! They really can “dress up” and be used for so many types of cards!!
Susan McRae says
Love the barbed wire stencil and of course, the adorable bird!
Nancy M. says
Oooh pretty bird pretty bird! Love the colorful samples!
Momi0314 says
I admire all the makers for PTI and I’m always fascinated by Melissa’s projects. She turns everything into unbelievably so feminine and lovely things!!!♥
Heather Mills says
Love the stencils!!! And that little bird is so cute!
Janet Sisk says
So much inspiration! I just love what I see with this new release. 😀
Kylie Z says
LOVE the details on the newest bird–it’s too cute!
D. Suzanne Cox says
Beautiful projects today. Love the bird and the stencils. Now comes the hard part—what to buy!
Jill W. says
Really liking the new feathered friend and the Elegant Edges: Leaves dies! Such elegant new additions!
Luanne Ford says
The barbed wire stencil is so unique! Gorgeous bird too. The designers rocked the new products today!
Sadie H says
So very many beautiful things!! The bird is a definite eye catcher! Designs are so amazing. Great job!
Janet Mack says
My favorite Feathered Friends is so pretty. Love it. I also think the new stencils are pretty cool too.
Jan P says
I think the barbed wire is such subtle background. Love it!
Danny says
I can see so many uses for the brick wall set.
Vicki Smith says
The Feathered Friend 22 looks like he is deep in thought. Everything today is wonderful.
Martin says
The feathered friend is my favorite of this release.
Jennifer G. says
I really like the barbed wire background. It has such a vintage feel.
JoAnn P. says
I love the cornered leaves die. So many beautiful projects!
Carlton says
Another feathered friend that has such character. Great release.
Andre M. says
So many lovely cards shared, love the new birds paired with the pretty florals!
Miriam Prantner says
Loving the Brick Wall and that great Delicate Weave die!
Marisela Delgado says
Melody’s card is phenomenal! Gorgeous colors, gorgeous everything!
Pauline B. says
The newest feathered friends is adorable!
SHARON D. says
Wow! This release just keeps getting better each day! Beautiful products and inspiration! More Feathered Friends to love!
Heather says
That bird is gorgeous!!!
Scraporcraft says
Great samples using the sets. I like the bird and wall sets.
Marchelle says
I love the Feathered Friend 22 and the corner dies!
Evan says
The versatility of the sets is fantastic!
Eva N says
My first purchases in a release tend to be backgrounds & detailing elements so the stencils and the corner leaves caught my eye right away. Love the beautiful swooping tail on feathered friend 22!
Joan K says
OH! I love that delicately woven die! That die would get a workout in my craftroom! SO much beautiful inspiration! Can’t wait for the release day!
Josie says
I love standalone dies so I really like the Cornered: Leaves die. So versatile and pretty.