Welcome to Day 1 of our October Countdown. This month is full of the sweetest holiday treats, including the new Sweet Stockings stamps and dies + Holiday Berries Stencils. Let’s jump right in to some projects, shall we?
Our new Sweet Stockings are sure to please with their charming, whimsical nature. I love the personality and character you can add to each stocking by using the three-step stamp process. Pick a color for the solid, base layer, add your cuff, heel, and toe layer, and then select from multiple patterns to add on top such as zigzags, polka dots, stripes, stitching, Christmas lights, and more.
This set also comes with all sorts of adorable things to fill your stockings with. Enjoy striped candy canes, flowers, berries, gingerbread men, pine sprigs, holly, and more. These Sweet Stockings are gifts in themselves and such a treat to create with. I layered mine on top of a Love to Layer: Square which is layered over two Love to Layer: Ovals.
Behind my stockings I have used the darling, new Holiday Berries Stencils, which I simply adore. They pair so perfectly with the look and feel of our stockings. I used watermark ink over a Sweet Blush background and then coated on Shabby Green Embossing Enamel. Next, I heat set the enamel in place and sponged on coordinating colors of ink, such as Hibiscus Burst and Spring Moss. This emboss-resist technique really brings out the white embossed areas of the stencil and gives the stencils a completely different look.
Just wait until you see the darling creations from our designers. Their stocking are hung with such charm and love.
Supplies Used:
STAMPS: Sweet Stockings
INK: Ocean Tides, Spring Rain, Hibiscus Burst, Hawaiian Shores, Sweet Blush, Fine Linen, Spring Moss, Pure Poppy, Honey Nut, Ripe Avocado
PAPER: Sweet Blush, Stamper’s Select White
DIES: Sweet Stockings, Love to Layer: Squares, Love to Layer: Ovals
OTHER: Holiday Berry Stencils, velvet ribbon, Stickles glitter, shabby green embossing enamel, twine, Moonshine sequins, patterned paper
TIPS:
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Use a frame stamp to create a faux fireplace scene to hang stockings
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To create depth and texture in flowers, leaves, and wood, stamp images multiple times in slightly different colors
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For a more modern look, use non-traditional colors (like aqua and red) for your holiday cards
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Use brushes instead of sponges to stencil for a softer look
Our next round of delightful, treats for you today are the Rustic Wood Star dies and Just Sentiments: Believe stamp set. You’ll love the primitive, weathered feel of the gorgeous Rustic Wood Star dies. Total farmhouse love!
The Rustic Wood Star dies come with an already assembled star or several wood planks that you can cut and assemble yourself. This first card uses the already assembled die. I added Fine Linen and Honey Nut ink over my die cut to add color. I then spritzed a bit of water over the surface area and some Distress Spray. This technique give it a perfectly weathered look. And this die set comes with embossed details to create texture and life-like character.
I then die cut two wreaths, one of each size included in the set, sponged ink over both, water, and Distress Spray once again and then added watermark ink and embossing enamel over the tips of the branches of the wreath. This creates a frosty, winter feel that I just love.
The darling bow included in this die set might just be the cutest bow I have ever seen. It is a four-step layered bow and looks so lifelike and real and is a delight to cut from patterned paper, felt, and more. I added the leaves and berries from the Rustic Wood Star dies to my wreath and the top of my sentiment to tie everything together. Plus they make the cutest, little accents, don’t they? You’ll adore the sentiments found in the Just Sentiments: Believe stamp set…they are magical and perfect for the holidays!
Supplies Used:
STAMPS: Just Sentiments: Believe
INK: Tropical Teal. Fine Linen, Honey Nut, Autumn Rose, Ripe Avocado, Ocean Tides, Hawaiian Shores
PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, Aqua Mist, Sheer Basics Vellum
DIES: Rustic Wood Star, Love to Layer: Ovals
OTHER: Velvet ribbon, patterned paper, Distress Spray, shabby green embossing enamel, corrugated cardstock
My second card uses the wood plank pieces of the Rustic Wood Star dies to create my own star. I have used metal brads to attach the ends of my star together, furthering the rustic, primitive look. I love that this is an option with this die collection.
I die cut my bow from buffalo plaid paper and love the country, farmhouse feel it adds. Don’t you love the wreaths that center on the star? They are so charming and come in two different sizes so you can layer them or use them individually. You can also embellish the wreath with greenery, berries, and leaves from the die set as well. Make your wreath as full or sparse as you’d care to.
I’ve used a sentiment from the Just Sentiments: Believe across the bottom of my Love to Layer: Aztec rectangle. And, across the bottom of my card on white cardstock, I have used the new Holiday Berries Stencils to create my own complimentary pattern. They’re a perfect fit, don’t you think?
Supplies Used:
STAMPS: Just Sentiments: Believe
INK: Fine Linen, Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, Ripe Avocado, Olive Twist
PAPER: Stamper’s Select White
DIES: Love to Layer: Torn Edges, Love to Layer: Aztec, Rustic Wood Star
OTHER: Metal brads, patterned paper, washi tape, Stickles glitter, Holiday Berries Stencils
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, October 17th to leave your comment and be eligible to win. Only one comment per person please. One randomly selected winner will be posted on the October Release Winners Page by 11 PM ET on October 20th.
Marisela Delgado says
What gorgeous cards! So beautiful!
Jill W. says
I adore everything about today’s release! The layering pieces of the stockings and wreath are amazing!
Isabel Z says
The DT has blown me away with their artistry.
Mary-Anne V says
Wonderful stocking cards…love the different designs and the wreath.
Marla Harris says
I love everything today. Fantastic start to the release.
D.Suzanne Cox says
Love the stockings and the cute gingerbread man! Beautiful cards today!
Melanie Ann MacKenzie says
Wonderful cards today. Sure to like that big bow!
Carmela Hubler says
My favorite today is definitely the rustic star. Very pretty and I love the bow that comes with it!
Casandra Bennett says
Love those stockings. So cute!
Suzette M Thoeni says
Everything is so adorable!
Julie Bitner says
I love today’s new products! Those little stockings are adorable.
Laura A Corkill says
I’m loving the layers upon layers of the team’s inspirational creations with these gorgeous stamps, stencils and dies. So far this release is calling my name…
Linda c says
Great projects! I love the rustic star.
abrash says
I love the rustic star and the cards today are gorgeous!
Ruthie says
Loving everyone’s cards, they are beautiful! The possibilities with the wood star and wreath are endless! So many ideas in my head already!
Rosemary D says
Love the Rustic Stsr die! Amazing design team projects!
Meghan Kennihan says
I love today’s new products! Those little stockings are adorable.
Denise Bryant says
Wonderful start to your Coundown posts! I am loving the stockings and the rustic star!
Catherine Milne says
Great cards today. That Rustic Wood Star is fab.
Maria C F says
Love all the little items tucked inside the stockings–such a nice touch!
Kristina says
I LOVE the rustic wood star and everything that comes with it! Wow! And the fireplace mantel with the stockings blew me away! What frame is that!
Janice says
The stockings are hung perfectly on that fireplace. Amazing how a change of colours/papers make the stockings look so different.
Amy Cooley says
Beautiful new products and inspiration on this first day of the release. I can’t wait to see more!
Carol Blaisdell says
OH, Goodness!!! That is what I cried when I saw all of the beautiful offerings in today’s post. Really touched me!!!
Amy Vitriani says
So many adorable cards!!! I absolutely love the sweet stockings set! So super cute 🥰
DJ RANTS says
I love the Rustic Wood Star, so beautiful!
Lauryne Cunningham says
I love the different looks you can get by changing up the colors of the stockings! They can either look warm and cozy by the fireplace or bright and fun! All of the cards shown are amazing and so beautiful!
Greta H says
Love the stockings, stencil & wreath! Wonderful cards!
Connie G says
The stockings are super cute but that rustic wood star and bow blew me away!!! The DT blew it right out of the water!!
Jo Ann Mooney says
Oh my, how I love both of the new sets today! It could not get any better than these darling projects! Great job showcasing these beautiful projects!!
Marcia Hill says
Such fun and beautiful cards today, and I’m loving those sweet stockings and the rustic star!! 😊
Sadie H says
Oh wow! Looks like the start of some amazing things to come! I love that wreath, star and the holly berry stencil. Great job again, design team!!
Kathy Mc says
The nicely decorated, stuffed stockings are so cute, but that rustic star has already grown on me. Great designs by the DT!
Helen F. says
Ohhh, I just love the “Sweet Stockings” hung on the faux fireplace~FABULOUS design idea! Holiday Berries are a favorite decoration at Christmas time so I always gravitate towards stamp/die sets for my cards 🙂
Thanks to the DT for the lovely inspiration.
Gayle I. says
So many gorgeous images in this release, and it’s only Day 1! Beautiful!
kathleen dumpert says
I really like the new sweet stockings stamp as you have those cute gingerbread i can add inside!
Terri Sandoval says
I love the old-fashioned look of the stockings.
Cynthia C. says
The rustic star is lovely and so versatile!
BECCA YAHRLING says
Another fabulous release! The teeny tiny ginger is soooo cute. The rustic wood cross is amazing. The sentiments are lovely. And the inspiration is always so very special and awe-inspiring.
Emma Sleppy says
Love, love that rustic star and the bow is worth the price of admission. Great Day 1!!
Marilyn M says
Beautiful cards from the design team. Love the star and the typewritten sentiments.
Christine Miller says
What could ever be cuter than the tiny gingerbread men peeking out of the stockings?!!? Another great release!!
Luanne Ford says
Darling Stockings set! Love all the projects using them!
KateM says
The stockings are so cute! And great sentiments. This release is off to a fantastic start
Anne B says
Love the stockings and the rustic start as well. Great inspiration from the DT as always!
Deb B. says
I love the primitive country look that you used with the star!
Kylie Z says
Love the rustic star and the patterns on the stockings!
Mel H says
I really love the rustic star. So many pretty examples today from the DT!
Jane says
Love the stockings!
Sandy Dayhoff says
Such cute stockings! Love that wooden star too!
Elaine F. says
Absolutely love the Rustic Wood Star! I see many uses for this die set.
Karen Walker says
Beautiful projects! I love the way the DT combined the new products with earlier ones1
Kris says
…and just when I thought I had enough bow dies! Too cute!
Annette Snyder says
Beautiful cards! I love the bow!
Danny Z says
It’s only Day 1 and there are so many amazing new sets.
Sharon D in WA says
So many beautiful projects! Excited to see more Christmas things!
Heather says
Cute stockings!
Sue D says
Wonderful examples. I really like the rustic star.
Andre M. says
Gorgeous layering on all these cards!
storymusicgirl says
Pretty! Love Wanda’s card with the pine cones!
Sheila W says
What a wonderful release already! Love it!
Sue Symens says
Beautiful work ladies!
Iggy says
Can’t wait to see more!
Cindy Cherry says
loving those stockings & the rustic wreath!
Janet Mack says
What a fun start to a release. I can’t believe we are talking Christmas when I haven’t bought my Halloween candy yet.
marcy says
WOW! What a way to start a release! I love the rustic star.
Heather Mills says
Beautiful cards! I love the star and that fabulous bow!!
Kim Burckhard says
Just when I thought I was done buying Christmas this year…. That rustic star!!!!❤️
Eva N says
So many great cards. Love the Rustic Star die set for the warm and cozy projects it can create.
Maureen Turner says
Beautiful products! Love the rustic star and wreath! ❤️
Evan says
Another great release.
Lisa Schenck says
These new products are so fabulous! I have so long for a star like this, it is absolutely perfect! I love those new berry stencils, this is such a wonderful new release!
Sharon Gullikson says
I especially love the stockings. They are adorable. But all of them are really cute. I love them.
SHARON D. says
The Sweet Stockings dies are adorable! Love the Rustic Wood Star the wreaths & bow dies! Ok. I love them all!
Dawn W. says
Love the stockings and rustic wood star set!
MandaLJ says
I love Sweet Stockings – there are so many fun and cute things you can fill them with!
Ethan says
Can’t wait to see more.
Jan Metcalf says
The wooden star is a fresh look!!
Nancy M. says
Beautiful projects with the stockings and star! Love them!
Janet Sisk says
Oh, WOW! This new release is off to a great start. I love it all already. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win. 😀
MichelleLL says
Beautiful holiday inspiration!! Love, love Sweet Stockings…so adorable!
Tosha says
Super start, team. Well done!
Jan P says
What a fabulous post. Each team member changed up the stamps and dies so that they made it hard to choose which card could possibly be your favorite!
Brenda Griffin says
Wonderful cards stockings is my favorite
Lisascreativeniche says
Love the beautiful wooden star! So pretty!
Jeanne Turner says
The months fly by so quickly, cannot believe it is time for the October release already. Love those cute stockings. Great inspiration from the design team.
Anne Sturgeon says
The details in the mantel are so beautiful. Loving the wooden star and wreath together also. The sentiments are so spot on…inside or out! TFS
Pat J says
There are a number of unique sentiments with this release. I’m a sucker for sentiments!! haha!
Erica loscalzo says
So many adorable Christmas die and stamp
Laura A Corkill says
I’m loving the cuteness of Sweet Stockings with all of the patterns and little prezzies that fit inside. I adore the Holiday Berries background stencils and that Primitive Wood Star is perfect for those of us that are into the country/farmhouse look.
Donna L Walls says
Those wee Stockings, Primitive Star and Gingers are so sweet. Lovely Team projects and fabulous inspiration!
Jennifer G. says
The stockings are so cute!
JoAnn P. says
Oh those gingerbread are just so adorable!
Carlton says
Wow, great release and cards by the DT!
Cheryl F. says
The stockings are so, so cute.
Mary J says
The stockings (and the cute stuffers for them) are are great.
Mary J says
The stockings (and the cute stuffers for them) are great.