It’s the final day of the Papertrey Ink May Release, and we’ve saved some gorgeous new products for last! If you love all things Patriotic, Red, White, and Blue, this post is just for you! Introducing the new USA dies and Wood Plank Background stamps.
The new Wood Plank Background stamp is weathered, rustic, and beautiful. I was inspired to stamp and heat emboss mine over a piece of cardboard. I love the depth and texture that cardboard adds, and wanted the window I cut in the center to reflect that depth. Our new USA die looks so perfect placed over the Wood Plank Background. There are numerous ways to use these products together!
I used the USA die in the center of my stamped Wood Plank Background block. I then peeled edges of cardboard to expose the corrugated center. I added paint in white and aqua to further distress my edges. I then layered this block on a rectangle cut from patterned paper. I love how the shape of the USA die shows through from beneath.
I embellished my card using a metal bookplate, a stamped and die cut sentiment from the Celebrate Freedom stamp set, trim, a printed vintage inspired flower bunch, and a die cut star, cut using the Patriotic die collection. I had so much fun creating this card!
Wait until you see all of the creative ways our designers have used these products. You’ll be itching to create with them too!
Supplies used:
STAMPS: Celebrate Freedom, Wood Plank Background
INK: Weathervane
PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, Bitty Big Scarlet Jewel
DIES: USA, Celebrate Freedom, Patriotic
OTHER: Cardboard, paint, watermark ink, white embossing powder, gold metallic cardstock, button, trim, adhesive gem
TIPS:
- Layer skinny border dies with at least two layers. It makes it easier to adhere to card plus gives dimension.
- The USA die is so easy to inlay different colors.
TIPS:
- Ink blend cardstock with multiple colors before stamping wood plank background stamp for a realistic look.
- Distress edges of stamped background and add splatters.
- Cut USA Die from White Cardstock, remove stars & stripes then tape off and ink blend in blue and red. Add back white stars & stripes.
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TIPS:
- Use multiple sentiments and arrange in collage form to create a fun background.
- Tearing and then sponging one side of the wood plank background strip adds a rustic element.
- I cut out three of the USA dies in different colors and offset them just slightly to add interest and dimension.
TIPS:
- Add a sentiment as a small tag when your card front seems full.
- Jute twine, sponging the edges for an aged look and using darker shades of red and blue give a rustic feel to your card.
TIPS:
- Stamp multiple sentiments to create background.
- Cut solid USA die from Stamped Wood Plank Background Stamp.
- Save negative cut out for another card.
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TIPS:
- Cut USA Dies from multiple colors of cardstock. Cut in sections and Paper piece together.
- Inlay USA Dies into Wood Plank Background negative from previous card.
- Add Foam tape to Stars and Stripes for dimension and glitter for interest.
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It’s time for the reveal of our newest Feathered Friend…are you ready? Any guesses? Introducing the new Feathered Friends 23 stamp set and dies. An eagle to coordinate perfectly with our patriotic-themed products! Let’s check it out!
I layered my majestic eagle over sprigs of greenery, cut using the Into the Blooms: Dahlias dies. These were layering over our new USA die. Isn’t it amazing? There are two parts to the USA die. A solid, bottom layer, and a more detailed top layer, shown here…complete with Stars and Stripes. My stripes are stamped and heat embossed using the Wood Plank Background set. Fun, huh?
I added a die cut and stamped sentiment from the Celebrate Freedom stamp set. It is layered over a star, cut using the Patriotic dies. You can see my use of the Border Bling: Skinny Stars Frames die in the background, cut from cork board…a really fun medium to use with your favorite dies!
I wanted the stars of my USA die to stand out, so I layered this portion of the die over denim ribbon, which ties in perfectly with my Bitty Big Enchanted Evening paper. At the top of my card, I stamped a second Celebrate Freedom sentiment on a die cut tag, stapling it to the top of my card to create a tab, and trimming off the excess. I embellished my tag with a few more die cut Patriotic stars…these are addicting!
Supplies used:
STAMPS: Celebrate Freedom, Feathered Friends Mini 23, Wood Plank Background
INK: Weathervane, Fine Linen, Cocoa Bean, Honey Nut, Saffron Spice, Soft Stone, Olive Twist
PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, Bitty Big Enchanted Evening, Sheer Basics Vellum
DIES: Feathered Friends Mini 23, Celebrate Freedom, USA, Patriotic, Into the Blooms: Dahlias, Border Bling: Skinny Stars Frames, Mix & Match: Scallops, Love to Layer: Aztec
OTHER: Cork board, denim ribbon, adhesive gems, white embossing powder
TIPS:
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Instead of adding another layer, use a negative space to add depth.
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To get a weathered wood look, combine brown and gray inks.
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Get a different look with large background stamps by stamping two images side by side and cutting a custom panel size.
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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Melanie Ann MacKenzie says
Wonderful projects today. Cheers.
Sue D says
Love the patriotic theme, the wood plank background and the excellent eagle.
Carmela Hubler says
Love the USA die! Great projects!
Meghan Kennihan says
USA! USA! Love that new die and the star frame! Great new feathered friend too! I LOVE the red white and blue samples!!
Christine Miller says
I adore the patriotic elements of this release, and the eagle is perfect!!
Terri Sandoval says
What a great feathered friend!
Julie Bitner says
Great patriotic cards and new products!
Marcy says
I love the rustic wood plank!
Lori B says
Love the patriotic theme from this release. Great job design team-so much fabulous inspiration!
Pauline B. says
The eagle is amazing! Love the patriotic theme.
Connie Pruitt says
Love it all.
Jessica Monte says
Love the eagle and the USA great cards
Isabel Z says
I can see so many uses for the wood plank set.
Jill W says
What an awesome patriotic collection honor America!!!
Kristina says
These are the best patriotic themed products I’ve ever seen! Love it all! Great projects from the team.
Lisa Schenck says
I love these new products so much! And the amazing inspiration from the design team is beyond amazing!!
Janice says
Patriotism done well.
Susan Molinari says
That eagle 🥰
D. Suzanne Cox says
The eagle is amazing—love all the samples!
Amy Cooley says
Beautiful projects today! The wood plank stamp is very realistic looking and adds such a neat element to these cards.
Pam says
This release just got better! Love all the America themed products! The wood plank is so realistic, and all the design team designs are phenomenal!
Melissa Leftrick says
Wow! Love the inspiration! I love anything Patriotic!
Michele F says
So much to love! but I just love the map die – AND that you’ve included my Lake Michigan in the cut! It’s a must have – and I have the first one PTI made, too!
Love all the DT cards – but the one Teresa made using all the patriotic sentiments just says it all! [no pun intended!]
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Kathy j in Ellicott City says
What a great release and such wonderful projects!
AllysonA says
Fantastic new supplies! Loving them all. So many beautiful samples from the design team.
Emma Sleppy says
I love anything RWB too. Great release and inspiring samples today.
Mary J says
Love all the projects made with this great release.
Jan Metcalf says
Clever feathered bird addition!
Luanne Ford says
Love the wood plank background! The USA die is awesome too!
Cynthia C. says
Lovely samples today!!
BECCA YAHRLING says
So many great possibilities with the USA dies: travel journals, scrapbooks, cards, oh my!! And the Eagle is lovely!! Awesome inspiration.
Susan McRae says
Love the wood plank and all the amazing inspiration!
Kathy Mc says
Let’s go USA! I love anything patriotic so today is my day. The map, wooden plank, stars and sentiments are wonderful but that eagle tops everything. I salute the DT for all their American spirit in every design!
Joan K says
More patriotic inspiration – love it! That USA die is awesome with the flag elements built into it. Thanks for all the inspiration!
Lisa Petrella says
Awesome new products and fantastic sample projects!!! With three nephews in the military I could put these goodies to great use!!!
Helen F. says
Awesome Patriot theme this month! The USA die is fabulous ~ love the different possibilities for this set! The Woodplank background is another “must have” in my collection! GREAT inspiration from everyone.
abrash says
I see a lot of uses for the wood plank and love all the patriotic goodies.
Marcia Hill says
WOW…incredible cards from everyone today! What a way to celebrate America and our troops!! :0)
Eva N says
Love every set in today’s post and the wonderful cards from the designers. Now, I just need to figure out where the Border Bling: Skinny Stars is in the store so I can place my order!
Sandy Dayhoff says
God Bless America! Love all the patriotism these stamps represent!
Maria C F says
Love the detail on the eagle.
Laura Corkill says
😮 MIND BLOWN!!! I’m SO excited about today’s products. Actually, this entire release…!
Annette Snyder says
Awesome release! I absolutely love all of the projects!!!
Sue Symens says
Your team amazes me with their talent!
Denise Bryant says
Such great samples! Love the new stamps and dies! Beautiful patriotic designs, and the wood plank background set is so versatile!
Vicki Smith says
It’s the perfect time for a patriotic theme and these products make wonderful cards. Love it all!
Kylie Z says
Love the patriotic theme!
Emma H says
Love these. Great design and beautiful cards.
Connie G says
Love the USA die! Great projects. So Americana.
Greta H says
The wood plank & the eagle go on my wishlist! Great DT projects!
Sally Keagle says
Such great USA designs! Love your patriotic creativity.
Dj Rants says
I love the USA Die, all the different layers atr great!
Momi0314 says
So many great projects!! Thank you for sharing all the hard work!!
Marilyn M says
I’m a big fan of the red, white and blue cards! Great projects!
Steffi H. says
Wow, the patriotoc dies and the eagle are great for these hard to make masculine cards.
kathleen dumpert says
Your new eagle stamp looks so majestic!
Dawn W. says
Loving the wood plank background.
Mary Koby says
The eagle is perfect for my summer scrapbook, as they have returned to the lake where my family spends summer vacation.
Gayle I. says
That wood plank background stamp is great and I can see it being used for so many card designs!
Sharon D in WA says
Love to see all these beautiful projects celebrating the USA!
Janet Sisk says
WOW! Love all the patriotic pieces! That bald eagle is amazing! Thanks for all the inspiration. 😀
Rose Reynolds says
I’m so happy to see lots of patriotic red white and blue stamps and dies to choose from!
Andre M. says
Great projects from the theme with these new sets!
Mel H says
I love all of these projects today…the Eagle is a MUST own for me.
Scraporcraft says
Great project shares. I really like the combination with the wooden planks.
Danny says
The DT has created some amazing cards.
Angela Walters says
Another great day of new products!
Deb B. says
I really love all the patriotic sets.
Joyce says
I really love all the patriotic stamps and that eagle is wonderful.
Sheila W says
Love the Wood Plank stamp! That is a must have!
Miriam Prantner says
Really love the USA sentiments and that background is so versatile!
Lisa Mosher says
Love the wood plank die, great projects today!
Jan P says
I love the post, but I have to be honest, the sentiments are so touching and supportive. Well done!
Carol W. Blaisdell says
Another great day of splendid projects and new products.
Vickie R. says
Love all the patriotic projects!
MandaLJ says
The Wood Plank background would be so versatile!
Sadie H says
Beautiful designs by the DT! Very inspirational sentiments. So well done.
storymusicgirl says
The woodgrain is the perfect backdrop!
Marisela Delgado says
I love Bald Eagles!
Evan says
The eagle is fantastic!
Casandra Bennett says
Probably my favorite from this release. Love the DT projects!