Welcome to Day 1 of the May Countdown. Here at Papertrey Ink it’s our passion to bring you designs that you will love creating with. If you like a more simple style, every product we release has elements that can take center stage to create a simple, yet designed, focal point. If you like a little more detail, we pack each set with as many images as possible so you have the freedom to create exactly what you want. Each of our newly released products can be used in many different ways to fit your particular style, and we can’t wait to show you how they come to life!
We’re so thrilled to share our new May products with you. We absolutely love bringing you the most amazing images made from the highest quality materials for you to add to your creative toolkit. I’m going to share with you what our amazing designers created the month, so let’s get started!
We’re beginning the countdown with Frozen Delights! I really love how this stamp set was created, with big, bold images so you can add one or more of them to your card front to make a “sweet” card. There are 3 different sentiments included, so you’re not limited to just birthday cards, which is always really nice. And then there’s the awning! Doesn’t it remind you of a neighborhood ice cream shop? I can’t get enough of it! If you love it too, make sure you get the die because it is made with a die cut. Of course there are so many fun details to this set, but the great thing is, you can make it really simple by creating a single cone with one scoop and your card will look perfect.
We are featuring Brenda’s beautiful project! I love that she started with the Cover Plate: Cross Stitched die as a base, it really adds to that vintage ice cream shop feel. Her next layer uses the Bitty Big: True Black patterned paper, and what could be better than those bitty polka dots, love it!
Adding the Reflections: May die cut as a mat is the perfect way to frame the 3 ice cream cones she created so they stand out along with the banner holding the birthday message.
Sweet Birthday Card
SUPPLY LIST:
STAMPS: Frozen Delights
INK: Pale Peony, Hibiscus Burst, Melon Berry, Coral Cavern, Fine Linen, Classic Kraft, Pure Poppy, Hawaiian Shores, Pinefeather, New Leaf, True Black
PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, Pale Peony, True Black, Bitty Big: True Black
DIES: Frozen Delights, Reflections: May, Cover Plate: Cross Stitched
OTHER: Star Dust Stickles, White Gel Pen, Brown & Dark Brown Ink
TIPS:
- Cut slits in the ice cream and/or fruit to make the fruit to appear to be tucked into the ice cream.
- A touch of black adds sophistication, even to a whimsical design.
- Adhere the awning to the back of the die-cut panel only, to allow it to pop forward for dimension.
- Add highlights and dots to die-cuts with a white gel pen to add texture.
Next up is a die that makes me smile every time I see it! Our Elegant Edges: Summer Sun die is amazing. I love how unique it is, and because it is such a wonderful design, it can be used with tons of other images in your collection, or it can stand alone for a more simple application (see Seeka’s project below).
This amazing card created by Melody, has to make you smile! It’s so warm and summery, the sentiment fits it perfectly. She started off with a 5 1/4” x 3 7/8” piece of cardstock and used our Beach Bag Stencil Collection to create the background. Then she used the Elegant Edges: Summer Sun die to cut her background piece and the sun image at the same time (so you have to make sure you place it where you want the break). Next up, she blended a piece of cardstock with Lemon Tart and Summer Sunrise to create the color of the sun and adhered it to the back of her background piece. And finally, adding the flip-flops (with those adorable gems!) from the Go-To Gift Card Holder: Beach Bag die and the sentiment to finish it off. I just love how happy this card is! It’s one of those projects that looks really involved but is actually just a few easy steps.
Sending You Sunshine Card
SUPPLY LIST:
STAMPS: Just Sentiments: Summer
INK: True Black, Aqua Mist, Green Parakeet, Hawaiian Shore, Classic Kraft, Lemon Tart, Sweet Blush, Hibiscus Burst, Summer Sunrise
PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, True Black, Classic Kraft, Pale Peony
DIES: Elegant Edges: Summer Sun, Go-To Gift Card Holder: Beach Bag
OTHER: Beach Bag Stencil Collection, Blender Brushes, Pink Gems
Melody’s next card is absolutely adorable! I love how she created a background with clouds, and then die-cut the Elegant Edges: Summer Sun die from another piece of cardstock that she first stenciled with our Playful Dots Stencil Collection. She then removed the pieces of the Elegant Edges: Summer Sun die-cut and added a teensy bit Summer Sunrise around the edges to give them definition and depth before placing them back in, I just think that is such a cool detail!
After creating two adorable ice cream cones using our new Frozen Delights Stamp Set, Melody added some gems and stickles for a little bling, and then stamped and adhered the banner to complete this fun project!
You’re the Sweetest
SUPPLY LIST:
STAMPS: Frozen Delights
INK: Aqua Mist, Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise, Pale Peony, Green Parakeet, New Leaf, Antique Linen, Classic Kraft, Cocoa Bean, Orange Zest, Pure Black
PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, Aqua Mist, Classic Kraft
DIES: Frozen Delights, Elegant Edges: Summer Sun
OTHER: Playful Dots Stencil Collection, PTI Gems: Clear, Cloud Stencil, Stickles in Star Dust, Blender Brushes
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, May 25th to leave your comment and be eligible to win. Only one comment per person please. One randomly selected winner will be posted on the May Release Winners Page by 11 PM ET on May 28th.
marcy says
Oh the new ice cream sets just make me happy. So festive for the beginning of summer!
Cheryl says
Frozen Delights us my favorite set but it was a difficult choice as there were so many great sets!
Sue Symens says
That sunburst die is fabulous!!
abrash says
Frozen Delights is so cute! Design Team did a great job showcasing!
Stephanie Haley says
Oh I love the Frozen Delights set! So cute & perfect for summer cards!
Eva N says
These new frozen delights are really fun! Love Brenda’s frozen drink & Sunburst combination card.
Kathy Mc says
What’s taken me so long to get something like Frozen Treats in my stash? I love ice cream in any shape, size or flavor. Great card designs plus the awning is a bonus!
KraftyKrissi says
So fun! I especially love the awning! The ice cream makes me giddy for summer!
Lauryne Cunningham says
Wow! Hard choice. The frozen delights products would be so fun for birthdays and summer cards- I love food dies and stamps! The summer sun die is so unique and versatile- it looks great on all of the DT’s cards!
Alma Legere says
I love all the summery card designs especially #4 Designed by: Liane.
Kathy S says
I like design #3 by Betty Wright
Denise Bryant says
Awesome designs for some fun summer creating! Love the fabulous Frozen Delights and Elegant Edges: Summer Sun!
Cynthia C. says
Love the ice cream, so cute yet versatile!!
Kim Gyuran says
The flamingo designed by Kelly just makes me happy!
Marcy says
Brenda’s hello summer is my favorite. Love the colors!!!
Sharon Gullikson says
Brenda’s card stood out to me, but they are ALL WONDERFUL! So summery and sweet. LOVE them!
Tema says
Great cards giving real summer vibes.so many fun images.
Carmela says
Love the summer sun elegant edge. Great for summer projects!
Pat C. says
Love those ice cream cones!
Terri Sandoval says
The frozen delights look fun!
Greta H says
Very creative products and projects! I’m into stencils right now and really love the cute beach bags! The summer sun edger die is so unique and love seeing how many different ways the team has used it! The stencils and sun are my favorites.
Tosha says
My pick for today is Kelly’s flamingo card. It makes you wish you were on vacation.
Pyng says
What a fabulous set – Frozen Delights! I love the awning piece – so clever and really frames the images perfectly. I love Melody’s #16 card – like how she tied the colors together.
Betty Neville says
Awesome summery cards! Now I feel like ice cream. 😋
Mel H says
I love the new icecream set, and the modern take on the sun is so unique and cute. I am excited about this release already!
Deb B. says
The Frozen Delights samples are delightful!!!☺☺☺
Dawn W. says
Loving frozen delights and all of these yummy looking projects!
Emma Sleppy says
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! I want an ice cream!
Heather says
Love that sun!
Christine Miller says
These cards just scream summer fun! I love the special touches like the whimsical awning and the versatile sunburst die that add extra layers of cuteness!
Gayle I. says
Fun treats; and creative summer dies!
Helen F. says
Ohhh, that Summer Sun is so pretty used as little accents on the Designer’s cards!
The Ice Cream cones are a really cute idea for all Birthdays and summer festivities 🙂
Amy Cooley says
The projects today are so fabulous! I love the summer theme of ice cream and flip flops!
Isabel Z says
These are so cute and a great way to welcome summer!
Kim Burckhard says
Those ice cream cones look so yummy on this hot Texas day!! I love them
Janice says
Ice cream never looked so good! Yummy cards!
Cynthia says
Love the sun. It looks so much more unique than ang other sun die I have seen.
Kelley says
I love all the summer yummies, so cute!
Connie G says
Way to start off the summer release! Who doesn’t love ice cream?
kathleen dumpert says
The new frozen delights will make some cute summer cards!
Jill W. says
I really like how Melody used Frozen Delights in her adorable card! Her awning is so cute!
Kylie Z says
These are amazing!
Lori Beseke says
Super cute cards. Love the ice cream cones!
Marcia Hill says
What a great way to start out this new release with the Frozen Treats set…LOVE it! And the elegant edger is pretty cool too! Awesome way to start out Summer PTI!! :0)
Marisela Delgado says
Oh my goodness! That ice cream looks delish! And that Sun! 😍😍😍
Sue Downey says
Perfect for summer crafting–love the ice cream cones.
Roxann S says
Reminds me of trips to the Creamy Whip! This is going to be a sweet release.
Iggy says
Best kind of ice cream–no calories!
Meghan Kennihan says
OMG! I love how the first card looks like an ice cream shop! Love the beach bag stenciling! This release is screaming summer!!!!!!!!!
Maria C F says
Love all of the DT cards–such fun.
Cindy Cherry says
Loving all the summery colors on the cool treats!!
Jeanne Turner says
Don’t those look yummy! I really like the very first card using black and white dotted paper to offset the pink background and ice cream cone images. Black, white and pink is a classic combo.
Susan Molinari says
Looks good enough to eat!
Laura A Corkill says
I’m loving all of the fun, summery vibes that today’s products have in common. I especially love the ice creams because of all the delicious colors and flavors I can dream of without adding to my waistline.
Kay Ahlberg says
I love Nina’s Thinking of You card and Kelly’s flamingo. Perfect summer cards!
Evan says
The frozen delights are indeed delightful.
Lisa Schenck says
Frozen Delights is so wonderful.
Luanne Ford says
Darling summer cards today. I love them all! Now I want some ice cream….
Becky Green says
Kelly’s “Happy Summer” card is GORGEOUS! LOVE how bright & colorful it is! It REALLY caught my eye! And the placement of all the elements is WONDERFUL! 😉
Julie Bitner says
Love the ice cream cones and that cute awning!
storymusicgirl says
Love the old-fashioned sweet shop design of that first card! So pretty!
Stacy H. says
The ice cream set is so cute-I love every sample I’ve seen made with it!
Melissa Leftrick says
I love the ice cream cones!!!!
Nancy M. says
Love that summer sun die! What a great add to any summer card!
Roxann S says
Loving the frozen treats … especially those slushies dies!
Sally Keagle says
So cute! Love all these new designs.
Eve G. says
Frozen delights stamp set looks very yummy! I can’t wait to get it to start making summer, yummy cards!
Martin says
Great release and superb job by the design team!
Jennifer G. says
Love, love the ice cream cone cards! So adorable.
JoAnn P says
So many great new products! Love all the cards too!!