I’m so excited you’re here for Day 1 of the Papertrey Ink July Countdown. We’re starting this month off with something really sweet and charming and perfect for crafting these warm summer days away. Introducing the new, Window Garden stamp set and dies.
I had summer vibes in mind when I created my first card, using colors I would love to have on my own window boxes and shutters. Our Window Garden stamp set was designed with a darling window, two different styles of shutters, a sweet window box, and then all the trimmings to go inside. I added a weathered wood texture to my window and window box by using the Weathered Wood Background stamp.
Choose from a watering can, clay pots, flowers, berries, a birdhouse, and greenery. I used a stencil from the Woodblock Prints Stencil Collection behind my scene, stenciling on Kraft cardstock. I love the way the delicate design shows through the window, reminding me a bit of curtains.
You’ll also find sweet sentiments to stamp across the front of the window box…they fit perfectly. Choose from “Flower Garden”, “Welcome”, and “Love Grows Here”. Whether you use then as the main sentiment or a secondary sentiment, you’ll love choosing which suits your card perfectly. I chose to use a sentiment from the new Garden Blessings stamp set, which you’ll hear more about in a day or so.
Supplies used:
STAMPS: Window Garden, Weathered Wood Background, Garden Blessings
INK: Spring Moss, Fresh Snow, Saffron Spice, Pure Poppy, Melon Berry, Bright Buttercup, Scarlet Jewel, Ocean Tides, Blueberry Sky, Ripe Avocado, Olive Twist, Dark Chocolate
PAPER: Kraft, Stamper’s Select White
DIES: Window Garden
STENCILS: Woodblock Prints Stencil Collection
OTHER: Crackle Paste, patterned paper, adhesive gems
My second card mixes up the colors and foliage of the Window Box stamp set just a bit. I began with a Mix & Mat: Snowflakes die, creating a layer behind my window. I sponged on Hawaiian Shores ink and then added a few Distress Ink splatters to create a blue sky outside my window.
You’ll notice I used the second shutter design on this card. I love the barn door look to these sweet and shabby shutters. Once again, I used the Weathered Wood Background stamp to add a woodgrain touch to my images. I adore the darling aqua window placed between the Melon Berry shutters…reminds me of a fresh, summer day with a gently breeze blowing through the window.
I used the tiny berry garland across the top and bottom of my window and filled my window box with more flowers, a birdhouse, and a watering can filled with fresh berries and greens. My card base was created from Kraft cardstock followed by the Cover Plate: Ornate die and a some scrunched seam binding. Such a delightful stamp set to play with!
Supplies Used:
STAMPS: Window Garden, Weathered Wood Background
INK: Olive Twist, Melon Berry, Saffron Spice, Honey Nut, Fine Linen, Orange Zest, Ripe Avocado, Soft Stone, Bright Buttercup, Lovely Lady
PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, Kraft
DIES: Window Garden, Mix & Mat: Snowflakes, Cover Plate: Ornate
OTHER: Adhesive gems, scrunched seam binding, Stickles glitter
Next up today, I am delighted to share with you the new and completely adorable Paw Prints stamp set and dies. If you’re a dog-lover, this sweet set is for you and perfect for the dog-lovers in your life.
In the Paw Prints stamp set you’ll find numerous mix and match puppy images to create puppies of your choice. You’ll even be able to add spots, different tails and ears, curly or straight hair, different faces, and so much more. Maybe you’ll even be able to create pups that resemble your own!
It’s hard to choose what I love most about this set, but I think the darling faces take the cake! I have a very large puppy here at home, a Border Collie whose name is Patton. I did my best to create a dog that resembles him and I have to say, creating with him in mind warmed my heart. I love the additional dog bone you can add, or a pile of them as you’ll notice some of our designers have done. Just wait until you see their adorable projects.
Something else I love about this set is the endearing sentiments found within. You’ll find, “The Love of a Furry Friend Has No End”, “Life is Much Better with a Dog by Your Side”, “I am So Sorry for Your Loss”, and much more. Another fun feature of this stamp set is the different backgrounds you can make, maybe paw prints or hearts, or both!
Supplies Used:
STAMPS: Paw Prints
INK: Fresh Snow, Olive Twist, Pure Poppy, Fine Linen, Weathervane, True Black
PAPER: Weathervane, Pure Poppy, Stamper’s Select White
DIES: Paw Prints, Love to Layer: Torn Edges, Border Bling: Skinny Diagonals Frame, Love to Layer: Ovals
OTHER: Adhesive gems, ribbon, white paint, patterned paper
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, July 22nd to leave your comment and be eligible to win. Only one comment per person please. One randomly selected winner will be posted on the July Release Winners Page by 11 PM ET on July 25th.
Both of the new stamp sets look amazing. It’s great to see all of the different pups the design team was able to make!
The parade of paws and pups makes me smile!
Beautiful window scene cards, but the paw prints set has my heart today! Wonderful new products!
The window frame is so pretty and I love all the variations!
I love windows and this set is right up my alley.
Window Garden is so so pretty! I can’t even pick a fav card! I love how the paw prints set is so adaptable! Great design of this set.
I love that the paw prints are fun and touching as well.
Another great release! Love the pups and the window frame is so pretty! Both going on my wish list!
Both fantastic sets!
I am always in for new florals and just love the window boxes!
Fabulous new goodies!!! I especially love the paw prints set!!! So sweet!
Perfect timing! My grandson just got a puppy 😍
YAY!!
Love the window stamp and die set! Could make a million (ok I might be exaggerating a smidge) different cards and not repeat. Those who receive these cards will be delighted when they open them. Could be used for every season of the year!
The window garden and pet sets are both so adorable and versatile!
Oh my…. Puppy lovers unite!!! Love the window box too!!!
I knew from the title I was going to love today’s creations! Love the fabulous window garden designs, and the pups are adorable!
Darling cards especially with the pup! Love how Bobbi made dog tags on her card! So cute!
Lovely cards. I really like the window box set!
I’m in love with all of these cards. The DT hit it out of the park as usual. Love the window garden designs and the pups are so cute!
Wonderful release, I am constantly amazed at how many pet sympathy cards I make, I need that set.
UGH, that’s exactly why we created the set… I hope you have a chance to use it for a congrats as well! =)
Love all the different ways to use the window!!
Paw Prints is a winner in my book! I seem to make a lot of dog sympathy cards, but this has cool options to it!
Beautiful release!
Love the sweet window scenes and the adorable puppy!
I’m always looking for pet stamps since I volunteer at a humane society.
LOVING all these window box cards!
So loving the Paw Prints set with the versatility and great options for any puppy-appropriate occasion. The Window Garden is gorgeous and also very versatile with all of the lovely accessories.
DOG MOM here! The Paw Prints is a must have! SOOOO CUTE!
Oh my goodness these dog cards are so adorable, I need this stamp/die set for sure.
Loving these new sets! The inspiration is so beautiful.
Love all the ideas today! I can see both of these new sets being very popular…
Cute dog set and love the versatility of the window garden for seasonal cards.
The Paw Prints set is so cute and versatile, great for making so many kinds of dogs!
Love the cute window and all the options of changing the scenery! Great designs that are made with it!
The DT has created such amazing cards.
Oh, so sweet!
Love all the cards today. Window Garden looks fabulous and so versatile.
So many different looks with the puppies, nice work designers!
The sweet critters are my fave of all, so many fun designs shared by the team!
Such a nice variety of dogs. Cute ideas.
I LOVE a dogs so Paw Prints will be at the top of my list.
Love the window set, but the puppy is adorable!
I’ve been looking for doggy stamps & Paw Prints is perfect! Love the pups and the great sentiments to go along with them.
What a cute puppy set!! Love, love, love it!
I’m a huge dog fan, so of course, I love the Paw Prints stamp set!
Dog set is amazing. A must have for dog lovers
Adorable release and great inspiration from the design team.
Wow! I love it all! The window and the dog sets go great together! The
Great start to the countdown. Can’t wait to see more.
I have nothing like the window set in my collection so I am excited about this one.
I’m loving all the details in the window garden set, but all the pups have stolen my heart…soooooo CUTE!!!
I love the Window Gardens stamps/dies. Creating little scenes on my cards is my jam! AND, oh-my-gosh, those puppies are so stinking cute.
I love the beautiful window flowers and that dog is too cute!
The puppy is so cute! That is a set I would use a lot.
I love these. The puppy is adorable!!
I love this new Window Scene, and Paw Prints is darling!
I am in love with Paw Prints.
I think Window Garden is amazing! I especially like Melissa’s card featuring it!
Ooo . . . those window boxes are gorgeous!!
These two sets are a must-have!! Love all the examples created by the team!! So much inspiration!
How can you not love a dog set?!?!
Love the window set. Awesome.
WOW! Love all the different ways to dress up the window set! Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win. 😀
Love the pups and the dog tags! So cute
If this is the first release day, I can’t wait to see the others.
I love the window garden stamps! Absolutely lovely!!!!
Window boxes offer so much variety! Great idea! I love the pup ideas ! My dog is my best friend, so of course I love all things dog.
Love all the puppy cards! So cute!
I love the Window Garden set.
The dog set hit me straight in the heart. Love the dogs.
Me too!!
The Window Garden is so pretty, and the DT showcased so many color options!
Paw Prints is so cute! I love how you can mix and match to create different dogs!
The Paw Prints (and examples/inspiration) made my day! Love them!
I love the new window stamp and die set!
Your new window stamp is so versatile!
Great job once again by the DT!
Love the pups and the window.
Since so many family and friends have dogs, the Paw Prints is my favorite from today’s post. I want to make more dog-themed cards to make out.
The dogs are adorable!
The window garden is just lovely! Live the different shutters !
The paw prints and bone are just too cute!
I love the window box set because it has the different shutters an d all the cute accessories to choose from, BUT the Paw Prints really have my heart, who wouldn’t love that!!
Puppies are super cute!
My window boxes never looked this good! I learned today how to get beautiful ones.
We had a border collie when growing up! Smartest and sweetest dog ever! But the shedding LOL
I love all the window scenes!
Oh my goodness–I love those window box samples! They make me want to get out and plant some flowers!
Love the windowbox card designs. So fun and cheerful!
The window garden is an explosion of summer color, love it. You can do so many different combinations of flowers and colors to make it your own special garden.
I love the window garden set. So many beautiful cards!
The paw prints set with the cute puppy is just adorable!
The window cards are so beautiful and I love that cute puppy!