Sneak Peek Day 4
Penny here, and I can hardly believe it, but we have officially reached the final day of our July Release countdown! We always love to go out with a bang, and today we are wrapping up this incredible release with some truly show-stopping, large-scale florals that are guaranteed to make a massive statement on your projects.
But that’s not all! Because today is the grand finale, we are also celebrating with one of our favorite traditions: Designer’s Free Space! Today is all about big, bold designs and absolutely zero limits on creativity.
Grab your final cup of coffee for the countdown, and let’s take a look at the spectacular products closing out our July lineup:
Framed in Flowers Stamp Set & Die
Make a grand, artistic statement with the magnificent Framed in Flowers collection! This set features two intricately detailed, large-scale floral illustrations—a radiant sunflower and a lush dahlia—elegantly captured within classic rectangular frames. Perfect for taking center stage on your cards, these designs are accompanied by beautifully styled script sentiments covering everything from birthdays and anniversaries to sympathy and congratulations. Use the matching frame and sentiment dies to effortlessly pop up these masterfully drawn blooms for instant dimension.
Framed in Flowers Stencil Collection
Bring your framed floral masterpieces to life with vibrant color using the Framed in Flowers Stencil Collection! Designed to coordinate flawlessly with the Framed in Flowers stamp set, this multi-step stencil system takes the guesswork out of coloring those stunning, large-scale sunflower and dahlia illustrations. Simply blend your favorite inks through each layer to effortlessly add depth, shading, and brilliant hues to the petals, centers, and leaves, giving you a flawless, hand-painted look in a matter of minutes.
Designer’s Free Space
Today, the creative reigns are completely off! For Designer’s Free Space, we gave our amazingly talented design team the green light to dive into their entire box of new July goodies and create whatever their hearts desired. That means in today’s gallery, you aren’t just going to see our stunning new Framed in Flowers sets—you will see a breathtaking mix-and-match showcase of the entire release!
The design team has pulled out all the stops to give you a massive dose of inspiration before release day. Scroll down to take it all in, finalize your must-haves, and get ready for a phenomenal launch!
Get your shopping carts and wishlists ready, because the wait is almost over! The entire July collection officially drops TOMORROW, Tuesday, July 28th at 12PM ET in the shop!
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Framed in Flowers Stamp Set & Die + Framed in Flowers Stencil Collection
Featured designs by Kelly & Melody
Kelly Lunceford
SUPPLIES
STAMPS: Framed in Flowers, Just Sentiments: Wish You Were Here
INK: Vintage Photo Distress, Harvest Gold, New Leaf, Versamark
CARDSTOCK: Stamper’s Select White
DIES: Framed in Flowers, Nesting Basics Pierced Rectangles, Hold That Thought
OTHER: Alcohol markers, gold embossing powder, Framed in Flowers Stencil Collection, Crystal Srickles, sequins
TIPS:
- Add depth and detail with the pierced border.
- Apply Crystal Stickles for a stained glass look.
- Use gold embossing and gold foil for a cohesive look.
Melody Rupple
SUPPLIES
STAMPS: Framed In Flowers
DIES: Framed in Flowers, North Pole Mail: Postage Stamp Frame Post Card, Into the Blooms: Sunflowers
INK: Coastal Blue, Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise, Honey, New Leaf, Pinefeather, Versamark
CARDSTOCK: Stamper’s Select White, New Leaf, Classic Kraft, Coastal Blue
OTHER: Sunflower Garden Stencil Collection, Blending Brushes, Olo Markers, Twine, Copper Embossing Powder
TIPS:
- Use a stencil to create a subtle background pattern.
- Stamp the flower image in Versamark Ink and emboss with Copper Embossing Powder for added texture.
- Splatter copper watercolor on the card front for add detail.
Kelly Lunceford
SUPPLIES
STAMPS: Framed in Flowers, This is Big Sentiments: You
INK: Vintage Photo Distress, Versamark, Pale Peony, Autumn Rose, Raspberry Fizz, New Leaf, Coastal Blue, True Black
CARDSTOCK: Stamper’s Select White, Tropical Teal
DIES: Framed in Flowers, Rooted in Love Frame, Freshly Picked, Into the Blooms: Mixed Bouquet, This is Big Sentiments: You
OTHER: gold embossing powder, glitter
TIPS:
- Leave your stamp in your MISTI and then stamp over it again once you’ve done your stenciling with Versamark ink and heat emboss.
- Die cut and stack the frame three times for added dimension.
- Add a few flowers and some foliage around the corners to enhance the focal image.
Melody Rupple
SUPPLIES
STAMPS: Framed In Flowers, Stacked Mail
DIES: Framed In Flowers, Stacked Mail, North Pole Mail: Postage Stamp Frame Post Card, On the Edge: Scallops Collection
INK: Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, Green Parakeet, New Leaf, Tropical Teal, True Black, Versamark
CARDSTOCK: Stamper’s Select White, Green Parakeet, Tropical Teal, Pure Poppy, Bitty Big Collection: Green Parakeet, Tropical Teal
OTHER: Baker Twine: Pure Poppy, PTI Pure Poppy Gems, Blending Brushes, Olo Markers, Black Embossing Powder, PTI Red Poppy Gems
TIPS:
- Stamp the flower image in Versamark Ink and embossing with Black Embossing Powder and then use the coordinating stencil. This keeps the outline crisp.
- Use a marker to add subtle shading behind the flower.
- Shadow the the sentiment is a darker color of cardstock so it stands out from the background pattern.
Melissa Phillips
Bobbi Lemanski
MarDi Rembold
Brenda Noelke
MarDi Rembolds
Liane Hodges
Kassi Hulet
Betty Wright
Designer's Free Space
Liane Hodges
Melissa Phillips
Brenda Noelke
Melody Rupple
Kassi Hulet
Betty Wright
Kelly Lunceford
What a spectacular way to wrap up a truly unforgettable countdown! From cozy woodland scenes and heritage quilts to fresh-picked bouquets and these magnificent framed blooms, this release has been an absolute joy to share with you all. We cannot wait to see the beautiful, heartfelt projects you create with these new additions to your stash!
Thank you so much for joining us for another wonderful countdown journey. Your comments, excitement, and love for these designs mean the world to all of us at Papertrey Ink!
Set those alarms, because tomorrow is RELEASE DAY! Join us tomorrow as everything goes live on the site, and we celebrate the full launch together. Happy shopping tomorrow!
diana jensen says
Sunflowers just make me happy! Love this🌻
Rhonda Parlier says
Love the sympathy card by Melissa Phillips.
Nicole Frasch says
Too many amazing items to order! My pocketbook is crying!
Deborah Head says
Kassi Hulet knocked it out of the park today as far as I am concerned! Don’t get me wrong they are ALLLLLLLL awesome but everything about that one spoke straight to this girls heart!
Rosemary D says
What a beautiful release! The watercolored card by Kassi Hulet is a true showstopper and showcases the Framed in Flowers stamp set to perfection.
Melissa Johnson says
LOVE the sunflowers!!! They’re ALL such pretty cards!