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Merry Christmas Tree + Bows Galore + Merry Berry Wreath + Love to Layer: Squares

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On Day 2 of our Papertrey Ink September Countdown, I’m excited to introduce you to the darling, new Merry Christmas Tree stamp set and dies and the Bows Galore die collection.  Both of these new sets will help make your holiday card-making all the merrier!  Let’s get started.

The Merry Christmas Tree is made up of words, leaves, pines, florals, and berries, each placed just so, in order to form the shape of a tree.  Thanks to the coordinating die, you can create quick and easy cards very effortlessly, and the results are stunning.  The designers have use the coordinating tree die to create their Merry Christmas Tree.  I chose to use just the stamps and create a tree of my own, to show a different way of using the products.

I love how the words taper down from the star at the top to a trunk at the bottom…such a delightful idea!  I added in berries, leaves, sprigs, etc. to fill in empty spots on my tree, letting images overlap a bit to create fullness.

At the top of my tree, I added a star from the Merry Christmas Tree die collection, and then a secondary topper, a bow, from the Bows Galore die collection.  I can’t begin to tell you how much I love this new set of dies…they are brilliant!  Die cut bows in all different sizes and shapes to embellish to your heart’s content.  We all know that bows go perfectly well with florals and holiday arrangements, so this set comes just in time.

I finished the inside of my card and brought in elements from the outside of my card.  I stamped my Inside Greetings:  Peace sentiment on a die cut Love to Layer:  Oval.  I then added tiny die cut gifts, cut using the Merry Christmas Tree dies.  This set comes with the bow, die cut from black.  On my plaid present, and at the top of my oval, I’ve used the Bows Galore die set to create my bows.  I added some greenery from the Merry Christmas Tree stamp set.  Super festive and fun!

 

STAMPS: Merry Christmas Tree, Inside Greetings:  Peace

INK: Ripe Avocado, Dark Chocolate, Mint Julep, Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, Prairie Grass, Ocean Tides

PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, Aqua Mist, True Black

DIES: Merry Christmas Tree, Bows Galore, Love to Layer:  Ovals, Layered Snowflakes:  Flurries, Border Bling:  Lotty Dotty

OTHER: Adhesive pearls, Stickles glitter, glitter foam, Distress Spray, fabric washi tape, patterned paper

 

 

Are you a wreath lover?  This next, darling set of stamps and dies is just for you!  Introducing the new Merry Berry Wreath!  And because we crafters love our layers, we’ve got the new Love to Layer:  Squares die collection.

The Merry Berry Wreath is one of those sets that just makes me happy!  I hope it does the same for you.  The wreath comes together in just two steps…the berries, and the twiggy interior that connects the berries.  I stamped my wreath in Berry Sorbet and Pure Poppy for the berries, and Ocean Tides for the interior.  I went over my berries with watermark ink and then added a shimmer embossing powder to create some fun shine.

I added a bit of layering to my wreath, just under the bow from the Merry Berry Wreath, using bits from the Into the Blooms:  Pine collection and a snowflake from the Layered Snowflakes: Crystal set.  I cut them from white so they wouldn’t take anything away from the beautiful berries, but would just lend a bit of shine and movement near the top.

I actually created my background by using the berries from the Merry Berry Wreath, so there are plenty of creative ways to use this darling stamp set.  The new Love to Layer:  Squares die were used behind my wreath.  The bottom square, and largest, was cut from vellum, and the middle square was cut from Bitty Big Sweet Blush paper.  I wanted to tie the “Peace” die cut word, from the Merry Berry Wreath, into a secondary sentiment from the new Inside Greetings:  Peace stamp set.  A touch of gingham paper from the Bottles & Blooms paper collection brings in all of the pinks, reds, and berry colors.

 

Supplies used:

STAMPS: Merry Berry Wreath, Inside Greetings:  Peace

INK: Melon Berry, Pure Poppy, Ocean Tides, Olive Twist

PAPER: Sweet Blush, Stamper’s Select White, Sheer Basics Vellum, Bitty Big Sweet Blush, Bottles & Blooms

DIES: Love to Layer:  Squares, Merry Berry Wreath, Into the Blooms:  Pine, Layered Snowflakes:  Crystal

OTHER: Stickles glitter, glitter foam, Moonshine sequins, shimmer embossing powder

 

TIPS:

  • Added red pearls to the berries on the wreath
  • Hang the wreath on the card with twine
  • Cut the bow from a glittered Cardstock

 

 

TIPS:

  • Try non traditional Christmas color combinations
  • Add a second layer under the wreath so that it stands out from the background
  • Stamp the wreath branches in Versamark Ink and emboss with gold embossing powder

 

 

We hope you have enjoyed all the beautiful projects that we have shared with you today!  We would love to hear what you think of everything we have introduced!  Please leave a comment on this post to tell us what you like the most and why, and you will be eligible to win big!

 

 

Leave a comment today and you will be automatically entered to win a $50 Papertrey Ink gift certificate! You have until 7am ET, September 27th to leave your comment and be eligible to win.  Only one comment per person please.  One randomly selected winner will be posted on the September Release Winners Page by 11 PM ET on September 29th.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  7. Beautiful projects from the DT which show off the versatility of both new products! I love the variety of colors shown with the wreath!

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  24. We don’t all celebrate Christmas, so thank you for showing some different colorways. The blue and green combo is stunninng!

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  30. Oh, that tree!!! Didn’t see that one coming and it blew me away, just when I thought I had my Christmas cards all planned out already… Love the bows, wreath and squares too. The love-to-layer line is my very favorite place to start the creative process.

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  38. oh, my! That tree is so delightful! Love all of the inspiration on that unique design! And, I’ve never met a bow that I didn’t like! Haha

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  41. What a unique Christmas tree, with the holiday blessings as ornaments! And as soon as I saw that wreath in the blue and gold color combinations, I was hooked!

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  45. How clever of Kelly to use an oval die cut for her tree skirt! Fun to see the variety of ways the DT used the cute tree and even a Fall wreath. Joyful and inspiring!

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  48. Oh my gosh! That wreath and tree are fabulous! Melody’s blue wreath blows me away and Seeka’s tree is just gorgeous!!!

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  52. Love the Christmas things starting to be released! It’s my favorite time of year for crafting. Loving that wreath and all the versatility. Great design projects to show off the new products.

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  58. I like the tree – I Love the words and it’s just unique and different; And the berry wreath… so many possibilities with that wreath. I think the card with the red cardinal is awesome. Can’t wait to see what’s next.

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  60. Ohhh, I love the Merry Berry Wreath, thinking it would make a pretty focal point for all seasons! The Love to Layer: Squares are much needed in my Die collection 😉 they really are pretty on those multi -layer cards. Thanks to the DT for the beautiful inspiration.

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  72. Really fantastic new products! Merry Berry Wreath is a must have, and I love all of the inspiration! And those bows and that tree! Love!!!

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  75. Oh I already feel behind in preparing for the holidays and it’s not yet October! Thx for adding tips on the card examples! That’ll help!!!

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  86. I love the Merry Christmas Tree and the Merry Wreath! Great sets for making lovely Christmas cards. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win. 😀

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  88. My favorite product in today’s post is the bow die set, which can be used both during the holidays and year round so it’s versatile. The design team did a great job showcasing today’s products, as usual.

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  94. You hit it out of the ballpark with this release. Unique with so much fun detail in all the makes! Can’t wait to place my order!

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