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.
KateM says
I love crafting for the holidays-and that berry wreath is so cute.
Isabel Z says
What a unique tree!
Carmela Hubler says
Love the pretty wreaths today!
Meghan Kennihan says
Ooooo I LOVE the Merry Berry Wreath! Gorgeous designs!!!
Eva N says
More great holiday sets! The bows are a must have for me: great for year-round card making.
Marisela Delgado says
Oh my goodness that Christmas tree is fabulous! Girl, this release is awesome!
Karen Walker says
Beautiful projects from the DT which show off the versatility of both new products! I love the variety of colors shown with the wreath!
Casandra Bennett says
I love how Melody showcased the Merry Berry Wreath. That color combo is gorgeous.
Connie says
Beautiful
abrash says
I love the clever tree – so cute. Also like the berry wreath – stunning!
Nancy M. says
I love a holiday set that can be used year round. The wreath set is just that! Beautiful samples as always!
Luanne Ford says
Love the pretty wreath!
Lori Beseke says
Merry Berry Wreath is a winner! Love the little details on the square dies also.
Dawn W. says
Loving all the bows!
Maureen Turner says
So many beautiful and unique products for creating our holiday projects! LOVE!
Melanie Ann MacKenzie says
Terrific projects today from all of the design team. Cheers.
Michele F says
Every single creation is packed with Christmas cheer!! But somebody please tell me more about that ‘fabric washi tape’ please??
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Annette Snyder says
I like the tree! So looking forward to Christmas card making!
D. Suzanne Cox says
Stunning cards—again! Love the tree and bows!
Amy Cooley says
I really love all these elegant holiday cards!
Sue D says
Very festive. My favorite is the wreath.
Deb B. says
I couldn’t begin to choose a favorite today and the lovely samples show how versatile each of these sets are!
Kathy J in Ellicott City says
What a release, I love all the new dies, I also can’t pick a favorite. I want them all!!!!
Susan Molinari says
We don’t all celebrate Christmas, so thank you for showing some different colorways. The blue and green combo is stunninng!
Jill W. says
The Merry Berry Wreath is really cute! I love JJ Boston’s beautiful fall card using it!
Marla Harris says
The tree is an interesting concept and the tiny wreath very cute!
Julie Bitner says
Love that berry wreath!
Terri Sandoval says
Gorgeous stamps, dies and samples!
Kylie Z says
Love the berry wreath; it’s right up my alley!
Laura Corkill says
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.
MandaLJ says
Love the Merry Christmas tree – so lovely!
Marcy says
I like the contemporary look to these sets. Beautiful ideas.
Marcia Hill says
Loving the Merry Berry Wreath and all the cards today are SOOO pretty! :0)
Kristina says
Wow! The word tree is so beautiful! And I love berry wreaths! Gorgeous projects!!
Marilyn M says
Wonderful inspiration from the design team.
Jan Metcalf says
So many different looks from the same basic stamp/die set, wonderful!
Gayle I. says
Beautifully designed tree and wreath creations!
Carol Blaisdell says
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
Denise Bryant says
Beautiful tree and wreath designs! The samples are fabulous! Love the pretty bows too!
MichelleLL says
Beautiful….love the Merry Berry Wreath and ALL of the lovely holiday inspiration!
Jan P says
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!
BECCA YAHRLING says
I’m a huge fan of wreaths so I adore the Merry Berry Wreath. So much beautiful inspiration – awesome sauce!
Deane says
I like the Christmas Tree! It’s unique.
Greta H says
Oh wow–such creative new products! I’m a wreath lover, so the new set immediately caught my attention! Everyone’s cards are so inspiring!
Heather P. says
I love the Merry Christmas Tree! So unique! Can’t wait to see the set.
Kathy Mc says
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!
DJRANTS says
Such a pretty release, especially loving the wreath and squares!
Janice says
So Christmasy and the wreath would work for winter cards, too. The squares are a perfect touch!
Connie G says
Oh my gosh! That wreath and tree are fabulous! Melody’s blue wreath blows me away and Seeka’s tree is just gorgeous!!!
Lauryne Cunningham says
I love all the different looks you can get with the wreath! Beautiful cards!
Emma Sleppy says
Cant wait to start holiday crafting. Great Day 2 Previews.
Lisa Petrella says
So gorgeous!!! I love that berry wreath!!!
Sadie H says
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.
Mel H says
Love the Bows and the little Berry Wreath. Great release!
Danny says
Can’t wait to see more.
Nancy Guse says
The berry wreath is so awesome but so is the Christmas word tree!!
kathleen dumpert says
Loving the festive bows and berry wreath as they are versatile!
Maria C F says
The DT has created beautiful cards that inspire me.
Kathy Andrews says
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.
Betty Neville says
Beautiful projects! Love the berry wreath and the wonderful assortment of bows!
Helen F. says
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.
storymusicgirl says
Great ideas from the DT today!
Cindy Cherry says
What a cute little tree!
Christine Miller says
Love all the samples and especially like Bows Galore……PTI really must read my mind!!
Kim Burckhard says
Awk! I love those little bows! They are so cute
Kim Anderson says
So excited for your Holiday release. That sweet birdie is telling me I MUST have these sets💕💕
Cynthia Johnson says
I love how you can make the wreath for any season!
Lynn Young says
I love the wreath!
Jan says
Love the many different ways the team used the berry wreath!
Susan McRae says
So much festive goodness! Loving all the inspiration!
Iggy says
I like the versatility of the wreath.
Leslie Sunn says
What a fun release! I love the Merry Christmas Tree and Merry Berry Wreath sets!
Lisa Schenck says
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!!!
Janet Mack says
So much fun new crafty goodness. I can’t wait to see the bow dies in person.
Cheryl F. says
I love the wreath! Very rustic.
Jennifer K says
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!!!
Andre M. says
These holiday designs are oh so classy!
Diana Craig says
What a lovely bunch of cards! The Christmas tree is my favorite!
Heather says
Love that Berry Wreath!
Cynthia C. says
Love the wreath, so versatile!
Heather Mills says
Ooo . . . I love the Christmas tree stamp!! And the Merry Berry Wreath!
Rosemary D says
Lots of lovely products and projects!
Rosemary D says
Lots of lovely products and projects today!
Rosemary D says
Lots of lovely products and projects today! Beautiful release.
Suzette M Thoeni says
Everything is so adorable!!!😍
Larissa Heskett says
SWOON!! I LOVE the NEW Products and ALL of the AMAZING Inspiration!!
Janet Sisk says
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. 😀
Lyn says
So excited for the Merry Berry Wreath <3 but love everything of course
Josie says
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.
Angela Walters says
The Merry Christmas Tree set is so clever! I really like it a lot!
Evan says
My favorite set is the tree–so clever.
Becky says
A special release! Love the merry berry wreath.
Sandy Dayhoff says
Love all the creative and colorful ways the DT used these sets!
Robin Lindsay says
Love, love “Merry Christmas Tree “!!
It is a must have for me!
Seeka’s is my favorite example!
Marty B says
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!
Jeanne Turner says
Love the berry wreath but all the projects are lovely!