I’m so happy to kick off our June Countdown with you today! You’ll love what we have in store each day of our countdown. There’s something for everyone this month! Let’s get started with Day 1 goodies, including the new Graceful Butterflies stamp set and dies and Script Background Stencils.
Do you love butterflies? I love how no two butterflies are the same and they are intricate and detailed in such a delicate nature. The images in the new Graceful Butterflies stamp set are truly remarkable. I can’t get enough of them. And since, I couldn’t choose just one butterfly to use on my card, I lined up a trio of them, and love how they look together. Grouping elements is a really fun and effective way to showcase your favorite images, such as I’ve done here.
Our new Script Background Stencils are a perfect match with our Graceful Butterflies stamps. I heat embossed my background on pink cardstock using gold embossing powder. I love the combination of pink and gold. I simply sponged on watermark ink over my stencil, removed the stencil, coated the inked area with gold embossing powder, removed the excess powder, and used my heat gun to set the embossing powder. So simple and a fun way to use your stencils.
There’s so much to love about Graceful Butterflies. All but one of the butterflies are a two-step stamp, so you can add color to the details in the each butterfly. The sentiments are plentiful and just as unique as the butterflies, with mixed fonts in a variety of gorgeous options.
You’ll fall in love with these new products as you get to see what our designers have created using them. Sit back and enjoy!
Supplies used:
STAMPS: Graceful Butterflies
INK: Olive Twist, Raspberry Fizz, Autumn Rose
PAPER: Sweet Blush, Stamper’s Select White, Sheer Basics Vellum
DIES: Graceful Butterflies, Mix & Mat: Confetti, Border Bling: Embossed Skinny Frames, Charming Tags 1
OTHER: Patterned paper, adhesive gems, ribbon, button
TIPS:
- Use a large assortment of butterflies for a big impact
- Create and interesting background by combining stencils and penciled outline stamps
- Bend the butterfly wings upward to create the illusion of flight
TIPS:
- Rip the ends of the sentiment strip for a different look
- Create a tone on tone background by layering different die cuts
- Create visual movement by staggering design elements
TIPS:
- Layer two different stencil patterns for depth
- Add die cut flowers to the stenciled pattern for a unique look
- Try using multiple colors of ink on the base layer of the butterflies for added visual interest
Next up I today, I’m happy to share with you the new Vintage Postage and Penciled Outlines stamp sets and dies. They go together so beautifully and are gorgeous additions to your stamping arsenal. From shabby chic to elegant and timeless, these new products are heartwarming and so inspiring. Let’s get started with my project.
Vintage Postage is delightful, playful, and instantly beautiful. I love an easy to use stamp set, how about you? You know the type of set that creates lovely projects effortlessly? Vintage Postage is that type of set. You’ll love the mix of postage frames in a variety of sizes. Stamp the frame in any color you desire, and add your toppings, complimentary elements, and create your own postage stamps. So much fun!
I created two different postage stamps using elements found in this set. I embellished them using florals from this gorgeous set. Yes…this set comes with the most beautiful florals too! I stamped my flowers in watermark ink and heat embossed them using white embossing powder. I then added color using my watercolor markers. Do you love the tiny “1968” and “25 cents” images? You’ll find more just like them in this set. They kind of just push this set over the top, don’t you think?
I added my sentiment on my die cut and stamped Penciled Outlines block. This fun set features a variety of different shaped frames or outlines. They’re perfect for creating delicate, sketched images to surround your sentiments, featured elements, focal points, and even sentiments. I used the large square image and stamped my text lines using an image from the Vintage Postage stamp set. I then added my sentiment from the same set, which was designed to line up perfectly with these lines. How clever…resembles an addressed envelope doesn’t it? I even added a Graceful Butterfly to this card, because these sets combine so beautifully together.
How I love these new products. Hope you do too! Enjoy the projects our talented team has prepared for you.
Supplies used:
STAMPS: Vintage Postage, Penciled Outlines, Graceful Butterflies
INK: Raspberry Fizz, Autumn Rose, Hibiscus Burst, Green Parakeet, Olive Twist, Sweet Blush, Soft Stone
PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, Sheer Basics Vellum, Bitty Big Soft Stone
DIES: Vintage Postage, Penciled Outlines, Graceful Butterflies, Border Bling: Embossed Skinny Frames, Cover Plate: Trellis, Nesting Basics: Ovals
OTHER: Watermark ink, Crystal Stickles glitter, adhesive gems, watercolor markers, patterned paper
TIPS:
- For a vintage look stamp images on Vintage Cream Cardstock instead of white
- Create a mini postcard with the largest Penciled Outlines
- Watercolor small stamped flowers with your inks
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TIPS:
- Cut out center of the Blooming Hearts Frame with rectangle die to create a shadow box and elevate your focal image with foam tape.
- Use patterned paper behind focal image.
- Stamp circles from Penciled Outlines set with Embossing Ink onto Vellum and heat emboss with Embossing Glaze then cut with coordinating dies for an ethereal look.
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TIPS:
- Use a stencil to create an easy background
- Cut the postage frame twice and glue the two layers to add depth to the frame.
- Use gold embossing powder and sequins to add interest to the card.
TIPS:
- Heat emboss with Embossing Glaze before watercoloring.
- Offset Penciled Outlines to frame around focal image.
- Create interest by using multiple patterned paper for the background.
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TIPS:
- Stamp the images in Versamark Ink and emboss with white embossing powder and add color with markers, inks, or pencils.
- Attached the postage stamp die cuts with foam tape.
- Wrap the vellum around to the back of the card and then attach. Then you don’t have to worry about adhesive showing through the vellum.
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Love all of the delicate details and the amazing cards created by the talented DT!
Love the postmark/stamp set and the pencilled outlines.
Another group of gorgeous reasons why butterfly stamps will never go out of style!
Love it ALL!
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The new butterflies are amazing-love them! Great job design team, so many beautiful examples using the new products.
Every single one of these cards is over the top gorgeous!! I absolutely love the new Vintage Postage set and Script stencil– there are so many wonderful ways to use them!!!
So many different looks/styles with just one set! Love the variety designers!
Such a lovely release peek! The butterflies are so pretty and perfect for Summer. Love them with the peonies die, perfection! Amazing inspiration and lots of feminine touches!
I love the butterflies! What great projects by the DT
Love the butterflies!
The butterflies are gorgeous!
Wow! These new products have stolen my heart already! They’re so beautiful, and I love the size of the postage stamps!
I really like seeing the many ways you use your stencils! The samples are outstanding!
Love the butterflies!! How gorgeous!! The vintage postage set is beautiful also. The projects today are lovely!!
How beautiful these butterflies are!!! I’m also interested in script background stencils!!
Wonderful new products! They all work together so well.
I ADORE the butterflies! SOOOO Many gorgeous designs! WOW! The vintage postage stamps too! WOW
Butterflies are my favorite! This set is especially beautiful and I love the projects the team has created.
Beautiful products. Love the butterflies and postage images.
What a beautiful release! I am loving the Vintage Postage and Penciled Outlines very much!!
Everything is just so beautiful today! Cheers.
All the butterflies are so beautiful – I love all the different colours the designers have chosen.
What a lovely way to start a new release. Your creativity never disappoints!
I’ve been looking for new butterflies!
You can never go wrong with butterflies! Also love the embossing with stencil. Beautiful!
Can I just say that I want it all??!! I love everything!!
And the beautiful inspiration is stunning.
beautiful projects!!!
Wow…these are all so beautiful! Love the vintage stamps!
What a beautiful post. The butterflies are dainty, detailed, and delightful! I also loved the scripted sentiments. Very thought provoking.
Spectacular card designs shared by the team with these new goodies!
Postage stuff gets me every time. Love the Penciled Outlines too.
Wow! All of the projects are beautiful! I love all of the different elements.
Oh I am so excited for those butterflies, they are so pretty!
The vintage vibe is strong. So many details to examine more closely in these cards.
Never thought I’d see so many beautiful ways to use postage stamps! The outlines are fun, the script background adds so much, and the various inked butterflies are delightful. Great first day!
So pretty, beautiful samples!!
The butterflies have such gorgeous details, and I love seeing them paired with some of my favorite layering and floral dies! What a treat for the eyes!
Love the pretty butterflies.
Thinking about all the butterflies I already have in my collection, I’m asking if I really need more. And the answer is yes; yes I do. Love the vintage postage too!
Love the new butterfly and stamp sets. The team must them, too–all their cards were outstanding!
Beautiful projects, as always!
The postage set grabs me tight!
Love the butterflies and the postage designs! Gorgeous cards!
I love anything postage – especially vintage postage. I also love butterflies and have quite a few in my collection but I don’t think I have anything this size. Day 1 has me so excited about the upcoming release that I can hardly wait to see what’s next.
Beautiful projects with the pretty butterflies! They really are a perfect match with the sweet postage stamps! Love them!
Wow! Day 1 designs are absolutely beautiful!! Can’t wait to see what’s next!!
Such a pretty release so far, love the postage!
Gorgeous samples with wonderful stamps, stencils and dies. I don’t know how the team does it every month!
Such a pretty day of cards! I really like the new vintage postage stamps.
Love the vintage postage! And those pretty butterflies are such a great size. The DT did a fabulous job showcasing Day 1 ~ looking forward to seeing more of this Release 🙂
I love this release! It really caught my eye and I had to read everything. I think I need to place an order.
Wow! Such pretty cards and all so beautifully unique.
Ooo . . . those butterflies are beautiful!
What wonderful vintage style! Love the new stencils!
Gorgeous projects from the Design Team!
The DT has created some amazing cards!
Love the butterflies! So beautiful.
Great release and superb card designs
Can’t wait to see the rest of this release. So many wonderful cards!
I really like the designs of these butterflies. Great projects by the design team.
I’m loving it all…especially the beautiful butterflies and the wonderful vintage postage stamps!! 😊
Gorgeous projects! Love the butterflies!
Beautiful butterflies, outline images & script stencil! Love the projects!
I am in awe of these creations!! I love anything butterflies and vintage!!! So awesome!!
Love the Butterflies and the Vintage Postage! Every card is absolutely beautiful!
Where do I begin? Stamps, butterflies, envelopes…love it all!
Love the vintage look of the new sets.
Am really loving today’s release goodies. The butterflies and postage are the perfect pairing while the script and pencil outlines make the most gorgeous backgrounds.
Love the sweet butterflies!
Love the postal and floral images! Great projects today!
Oh the vintage postage set is at the very top of my long list of loves
These cards are beautiful! Love the vintage postage.
The design team made some lovely cards. The butterflies are so pretty.
I love butterflies, postage stamps, Papertrey ink colors and Papertrey Ink paper! What’s not to love?!
Who doesn’t love butterflies these are downright gorgeous!!
I love the combination of butterflies and stamps. Great combinations.
Those butterflies are stunning! Love all the inspiration!
Postage and butterflies are two of my favorite stamps. Love seeing the design team’s cards using today’s products.