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Christmas Shakers + Show Your Stripes + Just Sentiments: Winter Wonderland + Winter Bench

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For all of you tag-lovers out there, today’s products are just for you!  Introducing the cutest Christmas Shaker dies in town as well as the Show Your Stripes Stencils and Just Sentiments:  Winter Wonderland.

My card uses the darling bell from the new Christmas Shaker die collection.  This set comes with three shapes including a bell, tree, and ornament.  These sweet dies are interactive and full of personality as you fill them sequins, glitter, confetti and so much more.  Each shape is versatile as well and would make darling tags to embellish your holiday packages or look perfect as the focal point on your holiday cards too.

The bottom layer of my bell was cut from Bitty Big Mint Julep paper.  I then filled it with Moonshine sequins and topped it with a layer of vellum to create a soft, translucent effect.  The top layer of my bell was cut from white glitter cardstock.

I created a junk bow for the top of my bell and added in Into the Blooms:  Poinsettias and Tag Creations:  Modern Gift die cuts.  One of the things I love most about these shaker dies is adding embellishments to dress them up and make each one extra special.  I’ve used the Border Bling:  Snow Flakes die behind my bell and saved a few of the snowflakes cut from this die to further embellish my bell.  The sweet striped border around my card was created using the new Show Your Stripes Stencils and my sentiment is from the new Just Sentiments:  Winter Wonderland stamp set.

 

There are so many Design Team projects to love.  I know they’ll inspire you as they certainly have me.

Supplies Used:

STAMPS: Just Sentiments:  Winter Wonderland

INK: Hibiscus Burst, Pure Poppy, Summer Sunrise, Autumn Rose

PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, Sheer Basics Vellum, Bitty Big Mint Julep

DIES: Christmas Shaker, Tag Creations:  Modern Gift, Into the Blooms:  Poinsettia, Border Bling:  Skinny Embossed Frame, Border Bling:  Snow Flakes

OTHER: Glitter cardstock, Stickles glitter, adhesive gem, Moonshine sequins, trim

 

 

TIPS:

  • Make a removable shaker that can be used as an ornament
  • Stencil with a single color for a monotone look
  • Use a die cut banner as a sentiment strip

 

TIPS:

  • Make a removable shaker that can be used as an ornament
  • Use a texture in your background as an added detail without making your card look too busy

TIPS:

  • Make a removable shaker that can be used as an ornament
  • Stencil with a single color for a monotone look
  • If you have a round focal point, use background panel with straight lines

 

 

 

Our last set of products before our November Countdown wraps up has been hard to keep under wraps…it’s absolutely adorable and full of winter magic.  Introducing the new Winter Bench stamp set and dies.

The Winter Bench stamp set comes with all of the fixings you need to create a winter scene for the porch or to greet visitors as they enter your home for the holidays.  You’ll find a bench, cozy blanket, pillows, tiny Christmas tree, wreath, shelf, stocking, signs, and more.

I love red accents in my home, so I was excited to create a red bench from which to build my scene.  I layered it over a background cut using the Cover Plate:  Stitched Florals die, which creates such a subtle, patterned base.

Across the top of my card, I used one of the new Snowflake Banners dies, cut from white glitter cardstock.  I wanted just a bit of frill somewhere on my card to dress it up very subtly and this provided the perfect accent.  I then began layering on darling trinkets to create my winter, porch scene.  The sign “O Holy Night” sign at the top has several different sentiments or phrases you can choose from to stamp inside.  Don’t you love the tiny shelf where you can hand stockings and a wreath?  Truly delightful!

 

Supplies Used:

STAMPS: Winter Bench

INK: Olive Twist, Pure Poppy, Spring Moss, Dark Chocolate, New Leaf, Scarlet Jewel, Fine Linen, Ocean Tides, Tropical Teal, Aqua Mist, Ripe Avocado, Soft Stone

PAPER: Stamper’s Select White

DIES: Winter Bench, Snowflake Banners, Border Bling:  Snow Flakes, Cover Plate:  Stitched Florals

OTHER: White glitter cardstock, Stickles glitter, Moonshine sequins

 

TIPS:

  • Create a layered, textured background using the same colors with a fun stencil for a pop of contrast
  • Use a die without removing the inner pieces to create a different feel.
  • Combine elements from one set to another to create a different look.  Here I used the bench to create an outdoor park bench sign.

 

TIPS:

  • Create a soft background using a stencil for a subtle pattern
  • Create fun designs by combining pattern paper and stamped images.
  • Use the same design elements into cardmaking as you do with your home decor.

 

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 10am ET, November 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 November Release Winners Page by 11 PM ET on November 17th.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  7. The shakers are fabulous and I love the bench too! And stripes stencils…. count me in on those! Love all the beautiful samples today! Wonderful release!

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  13. Cute shaker dies perfect for tags, ornaments or card decorating. So many clever ideas shown here. The bench and all its added elements is a new twist. Wonderful projects done by all and a fun release!

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  14. My husband and I shared our very first kiss on a bench such as this – 30 years ago! *happy sigh* it may have to come home to mama!
    GORGEOUS cards, ladies!! JJ I want your red bench on my front porch!
    =]

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  25. Shakers are my favorite type of card!! I love them all. And all the inspiration is simply amazing & beautiful and oh so fun!!

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  28. SQUEAL!! What an AMAZING Release!! I’m SO EXCITED about ALL of the AWESOME Inspiration too!! Those Christmas Shakers might just be my FAVORITE thing from the Release, especially that Rainbow Pipe Cleaner Bell!! TOO FUN!!

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  29. Wow-I am in love with Winter Bench! I also really like the Christmas Shakers, so fun. Great job design team, love everyone’s inspiration!

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  34. The shaker dies are so much fun! I’m on overload looking at all these wonderful projects by the team! Will have to come back & pin a lot of them for inspiration! Maybe my favorite day of the release, even though I seldom make shakers!

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  45. I don’t make a lot of Shaker cards, but I think the Tree is really cute for Winter or Christmas cards. Lovin’ the popular stencils and Show Your Stripes is very versatile! But, that Winter Bench is a real fave~I can just imagine it in many Seasonal scenes on my cards. As always, beautiful inspiration from DT

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  47. I LOVE the Winter Bench set! Scene building is right up my alley so this will be part of my holiday card repertoire for sure! Great release!

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  48. Crazy as it sounds, the Show Your Stripes stencils are my favorites today. Seeing Melissa’s frame (genius) on her gorgeous card and the background that JJ created for her beautiful card just made me say out loud, “I have to have that”. The shakers are so fun and I do adore the gorgeous Winter Sentiments. ♥

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  52. Beautiful projects! I like the Christmas Shakers the most, as they would make it easier to make shaker cards, tags or ornaments.

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  57. The shaker dies are so perfect!! Love all the ideas they’ve been used on. This truly was a fantastic release. So many things I’d love to add to my stash.

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    • I may have to actually try making some shaker tags and cards! The darling bench set has given me ideas for decorating my actual porch bench for the holidays! The designers did such a wonderful job today.

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  59. I’m always looking for clever holiday ideas to work on with my grandkids. He shaker ornaments are going to be a hit!

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  60. Oh, I love the Christmas Shaker dies! They would be so lovely to put on a card, so you have a small present and card in one!

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  66. Oh the shaker dies are terrific and I think I can see many year round uses for the winter bench! Beautiful examples!

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  74. I adore the shaker cards and the Winter Bench is absolutely gorgeous with all the details. I’m having to make some really hard choices for this month’s purchases and may have to split it up to be able to buy all these beautiful items that I want so badly. Best Christmas release EVER!! Thank you so very much!

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  77. The bench set caught my eye and it would be fun to have additional seasonal items to add to it making it even more versatile.

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  78. Beautiful! I love the shaker cards and the winter sentiments! After reading your posts, I just want to stay home and make cards all day!! Thanks for sharing the inspiration!

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