Hello again and welcome to day 4 of this months Papertrey Ink countdown. I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. I have more projects to share with you today using my latest sets that will be released on the 15th...Lighten Up, Lighten Up Sentiments and Heart-2-Heart #1.
(photo from CountryLiving)
I love fabric lamp shades and have been on the search for a few for my home. I thought it would be kind of fun to create a few patterned ones using my new set, Lighten Up along with some pretty Heather Bailey patterned paper.
After running the paper and Lighten Up dies through my die machine I stamped the shades using the outlined lamp images in the set.
All of my cards today measure 3.5 x 5. I added a few Jolee's Boutique flowers, pearls and some ribbon on this first card. Someone asked yesterday how I wrinkled the ribbon. I first saw this on Lisa Johnson's blog so I must give her the credit. I used Raspberry Fizz Saddle Stitch ribbon and pulled the white stitching on either end to get the wrinkle effect. Easy peasy! Lastly, I added my sentiment which is from Lighten Up Sentiments.
I had so much fun creating the card from yesterday using On My Couch that I had to create another one. This card uses elements from both On My Couch and On My Couch Additions. The sentiment on this one is from Lighten Up.
I flipped my lamps around on this next one. More flowers and pearls were added as well as some Spring Moss ribbon. This sentiment is from Lighten Up.
'Shine It's your day!' is from Lighten Up. A strip of glitter, a few pearls and a tiny flower complete this one.
And this last card using Lighten Up also has the rug from On My Couch Additions as well as that sweet little kitty cat from Tiny Treats: Valentine. I colored her in with Copics, added a strip of glitter above along with my sentiment, from Lighten Up.
I continued my patterns over to my Heart-2-Heart #1 coffee cozies!
I die cut and stamped all my images using the coordinating Heart-2-Heart #1 die. I then stamped all of my coffee cup images onto separate pieces of patterned paper and then trimmed just the center out and attached it to my die cut cup. The steam image is from Warm Happiness. 'Let's get together for tea!'
'for some girl talk!'
and 'for coffee!'
That wraps up day four. I hope to see you all tomorrow for the last day of the countdown. Be sure and stop by Nichole's blog as well as these ladies....
Thanks so much for stopping in! Enjoy your day everyone! :)
Let your light shine!
Stamps: Lighten Up (available Feb. 15th)
Cardstock: kraft, white
Patterned Paper: Heather Bailey
Ink: Dark Chocolate, Raspberry Fizz
Accents: Raspberry Fizz Saddle Stitch ribbon, pearls, Jolee's Boutique flowers
Tools: Lighten Up dies
A little note to brighten your day!
Stamps: Lighten Up (available Feb. 15th), On My Couch, On My Couch Additions
Cardstock: kraft, white, Sweet Blush
Patterned Paper: Heather Bailey
Ink: Dark Chocolate, Raspberry Fizz
Accents: pearl
Tools: Lighten Up dies, On My Couch die
Thanks for brightening my day!
Stamps: Lighten Up (available Feb. 15th)
Cardstock: kraft, white
Patterned Paper: Heather Bailey
Ink: Dark Chocolate, Raspberry Fizz
Accents: Spring Moss ribbon, pearls, Jolee's Boutique flowers
Tools: Lighten Up dies
Shine It's your day!
Stamps: Lighten Up (available Feb. 15th)
Cardstock: kraft, white
Patterned Paper: Heather Bailey
Ink: Dark Chocolate, Raspberry Fizz
Accents: glitter, pearls, Jolee's Boutique flower
Tools: Lighten Up dies
You light up my life!
Stamps: Lighten Up (available Feb. 15th), Tiny Treat: Valentine
Cardstock: kraft, white
Patterned Paper: Heather Bailey
Ink: Dark Chocolate, Raspberry Fizz
Accents: glitter, pearls
Tools: Lighten Up dies
Coffee trio
Stamps: Heart-2-Heart #1 (available Feb. 15th), Warm Happiness
Cardstock: kraft, white
Patterned Paper: Heather Bailey
Ink: Dark Chocolate,
Accents: pearls, Jolee's Boutique flowers
Tools: Heart-2-Heart #1 die
GORGEOUS cards Mel!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | Monday, February 13, 2012 at 07:36 AM
I love the coffee cup from your first set for Heart 2 Heart. It's the cards you made with the lamps on it today that have me wanting Lighten Up now. I think I like how this set pairs nicely with the Couch sets. And the kitty is adorable too.
Posted by: Carol R | Monday, February 13, 2012 at 08:55 AM
I love how you are combining sets with your lamps set - shows how versatile it is. And your colors today are very happy!
Posted by: Lee Anne | Monday, February 13, 2012 at 09:49 AM
Hi Melissa! Your cards have been gorgeous this week! Love your new sets! especially the little coffee mug.
Posted by: Michele aka Derbylea | Monday, February 13, 2012 at 10:45 AM
Oh, wow! Look at all those clever little cards, I love it. ;-) So much fun with all the lamp shades and cozies. I am really looking forward to having these sets and plying with them. And thanks for answering the question about the scrunchy ribbon! ;-)
Posted by: Allyson Andersen | Monday, February 13, 2012 at 10:48 AM
Your cards and new sets are adorable! Love the colors on your cards too- perfect for a very cold day to get me thinking about spring!
Posted by: pmm | Monday, February 13, 2012 at 10:58 AM
Melissa your creations today are incredible. All of your card done for Lighten Up are so inspiring and unique--Love Them! Heart to Heart has been in my virtual cart from day--preview!
Posted by: Tracey McNeely | Monday, February 13, 2012 at 11:37 AM
Melissa -
Thank you for showing us how we can use other sets to combine and make something special. I love how your cards turned out. It was nice to see all the different ways to use the lamps and they are so much fun. And the Coffee cozies and cups - what can I say - LOVE THEM!
Elaine Allen
Posted by: Elaine Allen | Monday, February 13, 2012 at 11:45 AM
Melissa, thank you for using paper I actually have!! It's nice to see that there's older paper still being used by designers, instead of only the newer products. I always feel I'm out of step when everyone posts using the newest papers and things. Love these cards, lamps and cups...it's all good:)
Posted by: Kathy H | Monday, February 13, 2012 at 03:31 PM
Wow more gorgeous cards today! :)
Posted by: Jill Norwood | Monday, February 13, 2012 at 03:36 PM
Love your cards today: you've really been going to town with them!!! Love the shades stamped on patterned paper!
Posted by: Helen Lebrett | Monday, February 13, 2012 at 05:39 PM
What delightful and creative ways you have used the lamp stamps! I love the fabric look of the lamp shades, and the little tags and sentiments are adorable! Might be a must-have set to use...
Posted by: Dee | Monday, February 13, 2012 at 10:13 PM
Love the fonts you picked for this cutie pie set. Great projects.
Posted by: Beverly BL | Monday, February 13, 2012 at 11:56 PM
Darling cards once again, Melissa. Glad to see
you using pink and green again, too! Those
patterned lampshades are something to behold!
Posted by: Sherry in MI | Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 01:59 AM
I am GIDDY with the GOODNESS of this post! Wow, wow, wow! One card after the next of great designs and sketches! Super color combos, stamp combos and embellishments! Just can't say enough! :)
Posted by: Gabby | Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 05:29 AM