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Build-A-Lion + Patriot + Celebrate Freedom

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On Day 3 of our May Release, I’m excited to introduce you to the adorable, new Build-A-Lion stamp set and dies.  Wait til you see all of the delightful possibilities that this group of products bring.  It’s perfect for the new baby…boy or girl, and the sweetest way to say, “Welcome to the world, little cub!”  Let’s start with a project I created using these new products.

I wanted to create a pink lion, so I opted for a less-traditional color scheme here, but love how the lion’s mane looks in pink.  This new set of stamps and dies comes with so many different options to mix and match so you can dress up your lion to your heart’s content.  There are two different manes to choose from.  The curly mane is shown here on my card, and there’s a more streamlined, straight mane to select from too.

 

You’ll also find two different varieties of eyes to choose from, fur, paws, a bow, flowers, snout, cheeks, and so much more.  I added the flowers and bow to my lion to accentuate my girl-themed baby card.  Isn’t this little lion adorable sitting with her paws out to the side?  Such an endearing little pose.

Behind my lion, I used the Border Bling:  Dainty Deliveries die and the Border Bling:  Skinny Star Frames die.  I love how this frame of tiny stars coordinates so well with our baby-themed sets, but also with our Patriotic-themed sets…which you’ll be hearing more about next!  The sentiment is from the Adorable Outfits stamp set and is stamped on a die cut Tiny Tag.  I added it to the center of die cut Into the Blooms:  Dahlias, topped with a button…because buttons and babies are a match made in heaven, I think!

Supplies used:

STAMPS: Build-A-Lion, Adorable Outfits

INK: Pale Peony, Hibiscus Burst, Autumn Rose, Raspberry Fizz, Fine Linen, Cocoa Bean, Bright Buttercup, Aqua Mis, Ocean Tides, Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado

PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, Sheer Basics Vellum, Sweet Blush, Basket of Blossoms

DIES: Build-A-Lion, Tiny Tags, Into the Blooms:  Dahlias, Border Bling:  Skinny Stars Frames, Border Bling:  Dainty Deliveries

OTHER: Stickles glitter

 

 

 

 

Are you ready for my most favorite group of projects of the release?  I can’t begin to tell you how much I adore our new Patriotic Dies and Celebrate Freedom stamps and dies!  You’ll see why as we dive into my project.

Where to start?  I love the bunting, the dimensional stars, the waving flag, and of course the tiny farm truck!  The buntings just might be my favorites of the entire die set.

I added buntings under my truck, using Pure Poppy, Stamper’s Select White, and Bitty Big Enchanted Evening.  I love the addition of the tiny polka dots in the bunting.  My truck was colored with Spring Rain, and Ocean Tides ink.  These little farm trucks are so much fun and very easy to create.  Imagine one filled with pumpkins for fall, a pine tree for Christmas, hearts for Valentine’s Day, etc.  I love the addition of the tiny flag, waving as the truck drives down the road.  Such a fun image!

The dimensional stars as phenomenal!  I draped them across the front of my card, die cutting them from cardstock, patterned paper, and gold metallic cardstock.  The new Celebrate Freedom stamps and dies are such a superb Patriotic staple in your craft stash.  It’s full of several different sentiments with coordinating die cuts.  I added a double sentiment, stamping them in Stormy Sea ink.  True love!

Just you wait until you see the ultra adorable cards our designers have created.  They are my most favorite creations ever!

Supplies used:

STAMPS: Celebrate Freedom

INK: Spring Rain, Ocean Tides, Stormy Sea

PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, Pure Poppy, Bitty Big Enchanted Evening

DIES: Patriot, Celebrate Freedom

OTHER: Patterned paper, adhesive gems, gold metallic cardstock

 

TIPS:

  • Die cut the door and fenders twice and glue them together for more dimension
  • Attached the sentiment with foam tape
  • Add a frame to your card

 

 

TIPS:

  • Stamp the sentiments in Versamark Ink on dark cardstock and emboss with gold embossing powder.
  • Use foam tape on the few of the die cuts to add dimension
  • Use jewels for the hub caps for a little bling

 

 

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, May 23rd to leave your comment and be eligible to win.  Only one comment per person please.  One randomly selected winner will be posted on the May Release Winners Page by 10PM ET on May 24th.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  2. Absolutely spectacular! That truck, the bunting, the sentiments, that lion, absolutely amazing, I cannot wait!

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  5. Great new sets! Love the patriotic & freedom sets & how adorable is that lion! Thanks for creating such wonderful new designs.

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  13. I love all the fourth of July cards. The truck and the bunting are so cute! The design team hit it out of the park!

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  23. I love anything Patriotic. That set is going to sell out fast; hope you ordered a big volume in preparation!

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  30. I’m loving the truck and hope to see additional items in the future to tuck into the pickup–pumpkins, Christmas tree , etc.

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  35. Cute lion but the Patriotic goodies win my heart, especially those buntings and the details of the truck!

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  37. The lions are just adorable and I love all the patriotic designs! I enjoy making cards for the 4th of July, and it happens to be my anniversary date too!

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  38. LOVE the Patriot/Celebrate Freedom ~ the flag and farm truck are perfect for so many card-giving-occasions! That Lion is just adorable, what a sweet face 🙂 Thanks to the DT for the inspiration!

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  40. The lion is so stinkin cute, an I love all the wonderful partiotic cards. Red, white and blue always attracts.

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  43. I’m going to need an “i want it all” button to order everything from the new products shown today and the star frames!

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  45. Oh. E. Gee! The lion is spectacular!!! All the inspiration is just gorgeous and fun! And I love the truck and stars and can’t wait to see all the new patriotic products.

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  46. Such beautiful inspiration today. I am hands down in love with the build a lion set <3

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  53. I love the patriotic buntings and the old truck! And the sweet lion is perfect for baby cards. Thanks for all the inspiration. 😀

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  60. The lion is adorable, but it’s that pickup truck and all the Americana that steals the show today!

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  68. Fun cards, the lion is perfect for the sweet baby themed designs, can’t wait to see the others in this series.

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  74. Such a beautiful, inspiration filled day! The Build a Lion is adorable & I love the patriotic cards, too! All fantastic!

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  82. Oh my, oh my, oh my!!! Love that adorable lion and the different manes that the artists showcased. How Fun! The patriotic stuff is awesome! I don’t usually pay attention or notice that kind of stuff anymore because, let’s face it, there is only so much you can do. But I really, really like this set and must have it for myself.

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  83. The lion is just too cute! I love the patriotic set, that truck is awesome and would be great to decorate for all the holidays

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