It's group post day #1 for the September Papertrey Ink countdown! Today the team is featuring a fun new set called Santa Stationery...and it is just what its name implies. A wonderfully whimsical set for creating all sorts of stationery...including letters to Santa, letters from Santa, nice list declarations, and just about anything else your mind can dream up! This new stamp set will be available as of 10 pm eastern time on September 15, 2012 on the Papertrey Ink website.
Nichole challenged each of us to create two projects using this new set. My first project is a Letter to Santa stationery set.
I incorporated images from the new Santa Stationery set, as well as images from the Postmarks set to create a notebook full of fun features that any child would love to fill with their holiday wish lists!
I used my Photoshop program to create some lined pages that I could simply print onto regular printer paper and embellish with images from the set. I left a blank area down in the lower right corner where I could stamp the naughty/nice checklist image. I stamped a frame from Label Basics around it. If you'd like to create something similar, I am making my file available for you to print. You can download the pdf HERE.
I used the perforating blade on my trimmer to perforate the top edge of each page, just below the binding...that way the pages can be easily torn out and will have a nice, neat edge...wouldn't want to send Santa a messy letter!
I created a pocket in the back cover of the notebook to hold all of the essentials needed for getting the letters on their way to Santa!
There are stamps, envelopes, and "address labels". The santa postage stamp image from the set coordinates perfectly with the Postage Stamp die. The striped label coordinates with a die from the Fabulous Frames die collection. I put adhesive on the backside of the diecuts and just adhered them to acetate sheets (I used the sheets that the stamps come on). That way they can easilly be peeled off the acetate by little hands and attached to the envelopes
For my second project, I created a card using some of the images from the Santa Stationery set. The "Merry Christmas" sentiment is from Stylish Sentiments: Holiday -- a set that was released last year. The "from the desk of Santa Claus" is from this new set.
The santa image is stamped in Kraft ink in the background. I added the official "north pole seal" which was embossed with gold powder on Scarlet Jewel cardstock and punched out with a 1" circle punch. The holly leaves are from Holiday Button Bits...SO excited to have the coordinating dies released this month!! Do you know how many times I've cut out those holly leaves?!? No more! Yay!
I hope you enjoyed today's peek at the new Santa Stationery set! To see more projects using this set, be sure to hop around to the other girls! We'll see you back here again tomorrow! *wink*
- Ashley Cannon Newell
- Danielle Flanders
- Jess Witty
- Maile Belles
- Nichole Heady
- Dawn McVey
- Melissa Phillilps
- Cristina Kowalozyk
Finished size = 5 1/2" x 7 1/2"
Supplies not linked, but available as of 10pm Eastern on September 15, 2012 from Papertrey Ink: Santa Stationery stamp set
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Supplies not linked, but available as of 10pm Eastern on September 15, 2012 from Papertrey Ink: Santa Stationery stamp set, Holiday Button Bits die collection
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I really love what you have done. Santa stationery is great!
Posted by: Debbie B | September 13, 2012 at 06:23 AM
Great projects! Thanks for the download.
Posted by: Karen Walker | September 13, 2012 at 07:21 AM
This is SOOOOO ADORABLE Betsy!!!!!!!!!!!!! A kid would LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE to get this! AND YES! The Card FROM Santa too! :) You did SOOOOO MUCH WORK on these!!!!!!!!!!! THEY'RE FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Posted by: Becky Green | September 13, 2012 at 07:39 AM
Fabulous projects, as always, Becky! That stationery set it darling and I love your card, too!
Posted by: Leigh Penner | September 13, 2012 at 07:44 AM
Love the stationery set, you really thought of everything! The Santa card is classically beautiful, love the holly leaves too :)
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | September 13, 2012 at 08:15 AM
Amazing and beautiful projects Betsy! You are so creative.
Posted by: Tracey McNeely | September 13, 2012 at 09:24 AM
LOVE your CREATIVE CREATIONS for today!! SO BEAUTIFUL, BRIGHT and FESTIVE!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett =) | September 13, 2012 at 09:48 AM
Love your super creative notebook project. This set of stamps is so cool!
-- Connie C.
Posted by: Connie C. | September 13, 2012 at 10:31 AM
What a darling little writing set for that special little person. You've really put this stamp set to good use. And the card Rocks, as usual.
Posted by: conil | September 13, 2012 at 11:04 AM
The Stationary Set is delightful...any thanks for the pdf download...such a fun project!
Posted by: Kris | September 13, 2012 at 11:52 AM
Betsy...these are the CUTEST! Thanks so much for making the file available...I have a little niece that will go to pieces when she gets her little notebook! Sure appreciate you sharing that with us! Love your "from the desk of Santa" card too...super inspired...and now totally in the mood to work on CHRISTMAS projects!
Posted by: Jann Gray | September 13, 2012 at 12:21 PM
Love your letters to Santa notebook. It's so fun even I'd like to send a letter! Your card is beautiful. As always, lovely color combos & fun projects! Thanks!
Posted by: Troy Louise | September 13, 2012 at 01:38 PM
Great projects! I especially love the notebook!
Posted by: Donna Bowman | September 13, 2012 at 04:08 PM
Gorgeous! And thanks so much for the download, Betsy -- love, love, love your work!
Posted by: Ellen Cagey | September 14, 2012 at 09:14 AM
I would love the template you created for the gingerbread house! Very very cute
Posted by: Judith Lenzini | September 15, 2012 at 02:08 PM