Hello and welcome back! On Day 2 of our May release, we have the loveliest of florals for you…our Happy Hyacinths stamp set and dies. This delightful bundle of flowers fits perfectly snug in our new Country Hand Basket die. Delightful! Let’s get started with some projects.
Hyacinths remind me of my grandma. Something about their tiny, delicate blooms remind me of a simpler time with her presence in my life. Don’t they look perfect and absolutely at home in the new Country Hand Basket? I adore this new die set. It comes in two pieces and allows you to create an actual paper basket where you can nestle any number of Papertrey Ink flowers.
I cut my hand basket from woodgrain paper and then sponged Honey Nut ink over the surface to bring out the fun, lifelike details. I then went over it again with a brown colored pencil to accentuate those details even more. I layered my basket and hyacinths over an On the Border: Florals Bliss die cut to resemble a lacy, delicate tablecloth.
The new Just Sentiments: Lift stamp set is one you’ll just love having at the ready. This set is perfectly suited to help lift, encourage, and cheer on the recipients of your lovely cards. I heat embossed mine in gold embossing powder over a vellum die cut Delicate Doily. The cute “25 cent” stamp in the corner is from our new Vase Collection: Rustic Add-on set…adorable!
Supplies used:
STAMPS: Happy Hyacinths, Vase Collection: Rustic Add-on, Just Sentiments: Lift
INK: Autumn Rose, Amethyst Allure, Lilac Grace, Honey Nut, Fine Linen, Mint Julep, New Leaf, Ripe Avocado
PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, Sheer Basics Vellum
DIES: Happy Hyacinths, Country Hand Basket, Delicate Doilies, Border Bling: Blooming Hearts, On the Border: Floral Bliss, Mix & Mat: Scallops
OTHER: Patterned paper, Stickles glitter, adhesive gems
It’s time to reveal our newest Feathered Friend! This little guy or gal is sweet, endearing, has the cutest tilt to its head, and is loaded with happy personality!
I always try to create a different look and feel with each new Feathered Friend. For my Feathered Friends 23 this month, I decided to add in some different textures and mediums. I began with white cardstock, adding shading in Bright Buttercup, Honey Nut, and Melon Berry.
For the chest of my little bird, I used Bitty Big Harvest Gold, then for the lower chest feathers, I added in Vintage Cream felt. The possibilities are endless with these dies, aren’t they?
I surrounded my bird with Happy Hyacinths and their leaves. I can see these florals being used for so many different occasions and combined with such a wide variety of other Papertrey Ink stamp sets.
My sentiment comes from the new Inside Greetings: Lift stamp set. It was so hard to choose which sentiment to use. I love them all and find them each so endearing, but this one especially spoke to my heart. Just wait til you see them all! I wanted to accent the feel and theme of this card with happiness and sun rays, so I used the new Border Bling: Skinny Hearts Frames over the On the Border: Sunburst die cut.
Now onto some gorgeous, new projects from our amazing designers!
Supplies Used:
STAMPS: Inside Greetings: Lift, Happy Hyacinths
INK: Honey Nut, Saffron Spice, Bright Buttercup, Melon Berry, Autumn Rose, Pale Peony, Fine Linen, Mint Julep, Ripe Avocado
PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, Sheer Basics Vellum, Basket of Blossoms
DIES: Happy Hyacinths, Feathered Friends 23, Love to Layer: Scalloped Circles, Border Bling: Skinny Stars Frames, On the Border: Sunburst, It’s A Sign: Hanging Frames Layers, It’s A Sign: Hanging Frames Stitched Layers
OTHER: Seam binding, trim, patterned paper, Stickles glitter, adhesive gems
I am delighted to introduce you to our next round of products. The new Vase Collection 10 stamps and dies are so beautiful and unique and make me happy to create with. I think you’ll understand why once you see them! Along with our new Vase Collection, I’m also sharing sentiments from the new Just Sentiments: Lift set. Truly the sweetest greetings!
Look at these beautiful glass bottles and florals! Oh my heart….when I saw this set for the first time, I was beside myself and wanted to immediately start stamping with it. I also adore the cute, tiny metal container the glass bottles fit snug inside. I embossed the detailed front, wire area using gold embossing powder to create a metallic, realistic feel.
One of my most favorite elements of this set is the cute, little plaque you can stamp and attach across the front of your wire basket. You can choose between an oval and a rectangle with rounded corners and there are three different sentiments to use. I stamped my Just Sentiments: Lift on a die cut doily from the Bottles & Blooms kit and then accented with an additional flower. This is a great way to tie in your theme throughout your card and fill in too much empty white space which is what I had near the bottom of my card.
Do you love those pretty blooms like I do? They’re sure fun to stamp and create in different colors. I used a combination of pinks such as Autumn Rose, Raspberry Fizz, Pale Peony, and Hibiscus Burst. Behind my floral arrangement, I used the Cornered: Lace dies to further highlight the delicate, feminine feel of this card.
I know you’ll love stamping with this set just as much as I do!
Melissa
Supplies used:
STAMPS: Vase Collection 10, Just Sentiments: Lift
INK: Autumn Rose, Raspberry Fizz, Pale Peony, Hibiscus Burst, Olive Twist, Fresh Snow, Aqua Mist, Spring Rain, Ocean Tides
PAPER: Sweet Blush, Stamper’s Select White, Basket of Blossoms
DIES: Vase Collection 10, Bottles & Blooms, Cornered: Lace, Mix & Mat: Scallops
OTHER: Lovely Lady Moonshine sequins, Stickles glitter, twine, gold embossing powder, patterned paper
TIPS:
- Add some larger blooms to accent the focal point
- Heat emboss the sentiment on dark ink to make it pop
- Layer the two large circles together to create additional depth
TIPS:
- Create a shaped card by placing the top of the jar die above the score line of a folded card base
- Add another jar die over the top using foam squares so you can add the flowers down inside the two layers
- Use assorted flower dies to give your bouquet some variation
TIPS:
- Use two bunches of flowers for a fuller look
- Use the rustic add-ons to create custom flower containers
- Add different leaves and foliage for visual interest
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 22nd 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.
Abrash says
That basket is so adorable!!
Karen Walker says
Gorgeous DT projects! LOVE that Country Hand Basket die!
Lisa Schenck says
These new products are so beautiful! And I absolutely love all of the new sentiments, a very special release!
Kylie Z says
Love the basket and the vase!
Lori B says
Great new products! Love the hand basket & vases. Great job design team-so much inspiration.
Lori Kobular says
All the cards are absolutely gorgeous and I am loving everything about the new May release! The new Country Basket is a definite MUST HAVE die for me!! Love it so much!
Andre M. says
Fabulous cards, the jar of flowers is gorgeous!
Susan Molinari says
So many pretty thngs! Especially love the basket!
Sandy Dayhoff says
A whole lot of gorgeous-ness going on here! I’m really loving those encouraging sentiments!
Melissa Leftrick says
Wow! Beautiful inspiration. I love the basket and flowers!
Julie Bitner says
Love all of the products and cards with a rustic feel!
Pauline B. says
What a sweet little basket! Love it!
Amy Cooley says
These floral baskets are so beautiful!
Jill W. says
I just love new Vase Collection 10 stamps and dies!
Janice says
The country hand basket die is a must-have! Love how it is featured in so many cards.
Sue D says
Love the basket, pretty flowers and cute bird.
Melanie Ann MacKenzie says
Wow! Simply wonderful new products today!
Jan Metcalf says
The hand basket is a fresh new look! Love it!
marcy says
So lovely! Beautiful samples, as always!
MarilynM says
Love the DT projects!
Susan McRae says
Love the hyacinths and country basket, so charming!
D. Suzanne Cox says
I always look forward to viewing the new release. The DT never fails to create stunning projects!
Carmela Hubler says
So beautiful today! Love the Happy Hyacinths and the vase collection. The projects are all gorgeous!
Marcia Hill says
My flower loving heart has LOVED this post…the DT has outdone themselves with the beautiful florals and that basket!! :0)
Connie G says
Just beautiful projects. . The basket and flowers are lovely.
Amy Solovay at the Knitting, Crochet and Crafts Blog says
What a spectacular new release! These projects are all so lovely. Love the florals, the sentiments, the baskets — everything!
Meghan Kennihan says
These new products are so beautiful! And I absolutely love all of the new sentiments, and the vases and basket! WOW!
Kristina says
Wow! I love the country basket and wired basket. Gorgeous projects from the team!
Joan K says
Okay that basket! And with the flowers laid in it!! 😍😍. Just too much to love!!
Christine Miller says
The hyacinths bring back memories of my grandparents’ yard, as well, and the basket is so sweet!
Kathy Mc says
That darling hand basket is perfect for all the lovely florals. Such pretty projects by the DT!
Helen F. says
Oh the Happy Hyacinths flowers and the Country Handbasket are just delightful! Really like the Vase Collection too! Lovely inspiration from all today.
Heather says
Love that rustic metal box and the jars!
Gaye I. says
Yes; more florals and vases! Love the country basket and the new vase collection!
Angela Walters says
I love the new vase collection for this month and the rustic basket the vases can fit in!
DJS says
Oh my, I covet that basket! Lovely cards, inspiring!
Denise Bryant says
I love the Happy Hyacinths and the Country Handbasket! Gorgeous samples!
BECCA YAHRLING says
There’s always so much to love here! The vases are wonderful, the birdie is a cutie patootie and the inspiration is always stunning to say the least!
Patt H. says
Absolutely stunning creations from the design team! I love, love, love the gorgeous Country Basket! Such a great release!
Momi0314 says
Love the inside greetings!! I love to collect meaningful sentiments/messages, so I can’t wait to the product is revealed!!
kathleen dumpert says
You always create such pretty unique stamps and dies!
SHARON D. says
Everything is beautiful! But I do love the Country Handbasket!!!
Sheila W says
Everything is so springtime feeling! So pretty!
Vicki Smith says
Every product today makes me so, so happy! Just when I think I have all the products I need, you change my mind. The country basket, the sentiments, and Melissa’s cards put a big smile on my face…😍
Deborah Cox says
Oh my, such beautiful projects! I’m loving the country basket and hyacinths plus the rustic wire basket. Definitely going on my must get list!
Luanne Ford says
Love the sweet carrying basket! Darling samples from all!
Emma Sleppy says
Every card is spectacular. Love the new basket and the bottles and the….
Sharon D in WA says
Love the new Vase Collection! The wire basket and bottles are so cute!
Mel H says
Love all the new florals and the basket is awesome.
RuthCM says
The DT did a great job! I really like the Happy Hyacinths and both the Lift sentiment sets.
RobiW says
Such a pretty release! I always love your flowers, but the hyacinth is so pretty!
Dawn W. says
Love the country hand basket die!
Jennifer G. says
Love the new hand basket die! It’s definitely my fav.
Martin says
Great release and card designs
JoAnn P. says
I just love the hyacinths and the hand basket die!
Carlton says
Wow, the cards are all great!
Lyn Wallan-Smith says
I am so delighted by all the release today but Country Basket takes the cake!
Janet B from WV says
The bird & bottles are perfect!
Janet B from WV says
The bird & bottles are perfect! Never enough birds!
Mary J says
Love all the creations, thanks.
Carol W. Blaisdell says
Love all of the inspiration!
Janet Sisk says
I love the Happy Hyacinths and that lovely handbasket! So much inspiration that I am just in awe. 😀
Sally Keagle says
Love the basket and so many pretty florals.
Marisela Delgado says
You always have the most beautiful things.
Isabel Z says
So many great new sets!
Maria C F says
The DT makes me want it all!
Jan P. says
Your bottles and blooms collection is darling. So summery!
Casandra Bennett says
Such country charm! Reminds me of growing up in the country and walking through the fields on my Grandparent’s farm.
Greta H says
I adore the hand basket & love the new vases with the wire crate! Beautiful florals & cute bird, too! Wonderful projects showing the new goodies in action!
Steffi H. says
I love hyacinths, because they usually kick of spring season.
Joyce says
Everything is gorgeous. I especially love those hyacinths.
Sue Symens says
Such beautiful floral cards!
Annette Snyder says
I love the basket!!
Lisa Mosher says
I love the hyacinth and the basket! Also the new vase collection is great, I’m loving the design team projects so pretty
Miriam Prantner says
Really loving the vases and the hand basket!