*I have two posts today...if you're looking for my Mama Elephant post, click HERE....
I'm playing around with some new Paper Smooches today! Paper Smooches is showing off
their CHA release during the entire month of January. 37 designers are participating, along with the
PS DT, so there will be a ton of projects to inspire you this month. Paper Smooches is known for their fun and
whimsical hand-drawn stamps. They
decided that it was time to broaden their product line to include DIES and wood
mount stamps!
I have a project to share
using NEW PS product that releases on February 1, 2013 at www.papersmoochesstamps.com along with many retail
stores around the globe.
You will find a new blog
link (or two) to follow every day in January at the PS Blog. Today is my day to play along!
Introducing the Leafy Greens stamp set and coordinating dies!
This is a great floral/greenery set. There are coordinating dies for two of the larger leaf images. I used them here to create my background. I stamped them onto the cardstock base with green ink, then adhered the diecut/stamped versions over top, slightly off center to reveal the stamped image below. The sentiment is from the Chit Chat set.
And how about an awesome giveaway to go along with the celebration? Paper Smooches is giving away $500. Worth of
product!
Hidden on FIVE of the participating blogs is a prize package worth $100.
each. The prize includes a variety of stamp sets, wood mounts and dies. Comment on as many blogs as you can throughout the month to
increase your chances to be one of the five winners.
Deadline is January
30th – winners will be announced on the PS Blog on January
31st.
Such a cute card! Nice colors. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Mary P | January 23, 2013 at 08:08 AM
These stamps and dies are lovely! And your card is beautiful! I love the colors you used.
Posted by: Stephanie | January 23, 2013 at 08:11 AM
gorgeous card! beautiful colors and layout...of course :)
Posted by: barb murphy | January 23, 2013 at 08:16 AM
wow I love how you used the PS stamps and dies..this looks so pretty..thanks for sharing..
Posted by: Annette Allen | January 23, 2013 at 08:17 AM
This is SO gorgeous! I really love these dies with these stamps! Perfection!
Posted by: Jingle | January 23, 2013 at 08:20 AM
I just LOVE this card! The die cuts off set over the stamped background is such a cool effect. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Rachel K | January 23, 2013 at 08:28 AM
Love your beautiful card, the way you offset the dies is just fabulous!!
Posted by: Kailash | January 23, 2013 at 08:31 AM
love this - love when stamps have matching dies ... really speeds up the process of card assembling ... love you color choices!
Sandra ltb
Posted by: Sandra ltb | January 23, 2013 at 08:39 AM
Great card-especially how you offset the die cut image to reveal the stamped image underneath! Love that!
Posted by: Donna Gibson | January 23, 2013 at 08:52 AM
Delightful as always, Betsy! These colors are so fresh and springy :-)
Posted by: Emily Keaton | January 23, 2013 at 08:55 AM
Great color combo and I'm just loving those dies!!
Posted by: Marisa | January 23, 2013 at 09:02 AM
Beautiful card! Love the colors!
Posted by: betty lou | January 23, 2013 at 09:12 AM
Wow! So beautiful! I love the die cuts over too of the stamped image! What a lovely effect!
Posted by: Samantha M | January 23, 2013 at 09:15 AM
I love your projects from today, especially how you used those new dies.
Posted by: Joyce M. | January 23, 2013 at 09:16 AM
what a fun card! love your use of the stamps and dies together, very cool! :)
Posted by: Jessica B. | January 23, 2013 at 09:19 AM
Fabulous card! Great effect with the die cut image over the stamped image.
Posted by: Jeanette M. | January 23, 2013 at 09:25 AM
Your card has a warm tropical feel, just what i needed on this freezing mid west day.
Posted by: jj | January 23, 2013 at 09:29 AM
WOW!! Stunning!!
Posted by: Tracey | January 23, 2013 at 09:38 AM
paper smooches....how adorable is that? i love how you layers the leafies in here....adding dimension to our color and shapes. very nice work. i would love to receive a card like this! and it looks fun to make....love this stuff.
Posted by: jenni | January 23, 2013 at 09:38 AM
Such a fun card. I love the leaves and the matching dies.
Posted by: Alanna | January 23, 2013 at 09:43 AM
Very pretty....love how you stamped the image on the base and used a different ink to create the same image above it.
Posted by: Mary-Anne V. | January 23, 2013 at 09:47 AM
Beautiful layering today! Love the colors too! Can't wait to get these dies!
Posted by: Lee Anne | January 23, 2013 at 09:49 AM
Wow, love your card and that die is fantastic!
Posted by: Tracey McNeely | January 23, 2013 at 10:09 AM
Oh my! your card is beautiful and this Leafy Greens set is amazing!
Posted by: TraceyJean | January 23, 2013 at 10:18 AM
ooohhhh, aaahhhh, so lovely!
Posted by: katie brooks | January 23, 2013 at 10:21 AM
LOVE the bold images! They really pop off the card and add great dimension :)
Posted by: Maureen | January 23, 2013 at 10:21 AM
Love the look of the die cuts on top of the stamped images!!
Posted by: Pam L | January 23, 2013 at 10:21 AM
Love the colors!
Posted by: erica a | January 23, 2013 at 10:21 AM
So adorable. I love the shadowed look.
Posted by: Sheri E. | January 23, 2013 at 10:55 AM
Beautiful Colors..FUN DIES!
Posted by: Laura Jane | January 23, 2013 at 10:56 AM
I really like everything about your card, just great.
Posted by: Raven | January 23, 2013 at 10:57 AM
great card - love the colors!
Posted by: Michelle | January 23, 2013 at 11:09 AM
love your card! just wonderful x
Posted by: jill | January 23, 2013 at 11:20 AM
How lovely! I always love your innovative styles and designs! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Karen Rice | January 23, 2013 at 11:29 AM
PS stamps are the best - love the design! thank you!
Posted by: Lee | January 23, 2013 at 11:42 AM
Day-brightening card; you've showcased the new PS goodies beautifully. Can't wait for Feb. 1st release...only 9 more sleeps. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Maynecl | January 23, 2013 at 12:05 PM
So pretty! Love the offset die images!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | January 23, 2013 at 12:14 PM
Lovely card Betsy:)
Posted by: Jamie Greene | January 23, 2013 at 12:17 PM
Ohh what a pretty card! Who wouldn't love to have this drop through their mailbox!
Posted by: Lynne in NI | January 23, 2013 at 12:44 PM
Looks like springtime! Love this set!
Posted by: Dixie | January 23, 2013 at 12:45 PM
Fun set - I really like the bold images! I love the way you offset the die cuts with a different color underneath - very striking!
Posted by: Barbara Martin | January 23, 2013 at 12:53 PM
Such a beautiful effect! Thanks for sharing your beautiful card =)
Posted by: Marie | January 23, 2013 at 12:56 PM
Gorgeous card. Love the colors!
Lauren
Posted by: Lauren Taylor (readysetLove) | January 23, 2013 at 01:07 PM
very cute!
Posted by: Nancy L | January 23, 2013 at 01:28 PM
Love the shadow effect under the dies and those gorgeous leaves!
Posted by: donna mikasa | January 23, 2013 at 01:29 PM
Love that card gorgeus dies
Posted by: Elin Larsson | January 23, 2013 at 01:30 PM
Beautiful card! I love the look that these dies give - so much more depth to the card!
Posted by: pegg | January 23, 2013 at 01:44 PM
I always love the colors you use!!!!
Posted by: Kim Faucher | January 23, 2013 at 01:46 PM
The stamp set and the coordinating dies are awesome <3 And I love the colors you used!
Posted by: pamela | January 23, 2013 at 01:55 PM
so pretty, Betsy. I think I'll try out this look this weekend. I've got some flowers that will look cute stamped in green, then cut out and adhered on top.
Posted by: Summer Braxton | January 23, 2013 at 02:13 PM
Gorgeous! I love these colours, makes me think of holidays! I can't wait for the release!
Love Beth xx
Posted by: Beth | January 23, 2013 at 02:29 PM
Love the new PS stamps and dies! Your card is so bright and airy.
Posted by: Cheryl B. | January 23, 2013 at 02:48 PM
So simple and very cute :) Great job!
Posted by: Mateja | January 23, 2013 at 03:19 PM
Love the effect of stamping the images consistently in green underneath the die cuts. Such a tropical feel.
Posted by: maria f. | January 23, 2013 at 03:20 PM
Love the soft colors and how you used the dies and stamps together : )
Posted by: Marlene (cards4u) | January 23, 2013 at 03:22 PM
nice! i love how you have given it dimension!!!!
Posted by: tara capewell | January 23, 2013 at 03:31 PM
Great card. Love the idea of a second colour underneath. It really adds dimension.
Posted by: Morag | January 23, 2013 at 03:42 PM
Great card! This looks like a really fun set and I love that it has matching dies!
Posted by: Maureen W. | January 23, 2013 at 03:43 PM
I love this set and you've done a beautiful job of showing it off as usual. Thanks for sharing. :)
Posted by: Laurie C | January 23, 2013 at 03:45 PM
Of course your card is terrific and I love these new dies. So cute.
Posted by: Jayne K | January 23, 2013 at 03:46 PM
What a cute card! I am energized just thinking of what other stamp/die sets I could use the technique on!
Posted by: Denise Potter | January 23, 2013 at 03:48 PM
Great dies...I love what you've done with them!
Posted by: Julie Hulver | January 23, 2013 at 03:51 PM
Gorgeous card, those dies are awesome and totally versatile! Love the colors you used!
Posted by: sharla~ | January 23, 2013 at 03:53 PM
Gorgeous! I love how you popped up the die cuts which I am crazy about. Thanks for the inspiration. :D
Posted by: Janet Sisk | January 23, 2013 at 03:53 PM
Beautiful card! The dies make it so easy to add dimension!
Posted by: Manda | January 23, 2013 at 03:56 PM
Beautiful card, just love the flowers & the colors you chose!
Posted by: Wendy aka Roo | January 23, 2013 at 04:13 PM
Lovely card. Great idea to put the dies slightly off center of the stamps, so they've got a shadow. :)
Posted by: Jess S. | January 23, 2013 at 04:25 PM
These are so bright and fun! I love the colors you used!
Posted by: Lisa L. ( Lisa's Creative Niche) | January 23, 2013 at 04:27 PM
What a gorgeous card! I love the way that the stamped image peeks out from behind the die cut image!
Posted by: Toni Storie | January 23, 2013 at 04:28 PM
Awesome card!! I love how you let a little of the stamp peek out behind the die cut!!
Posted by: Dana W | January 23, 2013 at 04:28 PM
Love how the die cut images look over the stamped ones!
Posted by: Annette Hindes | January 23, 2013 at 04:29 PM
Great color combinations!
Posted by: maryrose | January 23, 2013 at 04:31 PM
Gorgeous card Betsy!!!
Posted by: Lizzie T | January 23, 2013 at 04:58 PM
Very pretty way to use these dies and stamps. I like the colors.
Posted by: Sue D | January 23, 2013 at 05:22 PM
So pretty Betsy!
Posted by: Michele F | January 23, 2013 at 05:28 PM
This is beautiful, and I love the new dies. Great showcase of up and coming PS products!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 23, 2013 at 05:31 PM
This is such a pretty card and your colour choice is truly inspired! I would never have thought of putting the blue and grey together but it looks great
Posted by: SharonP | January 23, 2013 at 05:34 PM
I love the colours you used they're so warm and lovely. Thanks for sharing a wonderful card.
Posted by: SandiL | January 23, 2013 at 05:37 PM
Lovely card...I love the idea of off-setting the die over the stamped image.
Posted by: Terri (blindstamper) | January 23, 2013 at 05:43 PM
such a beautiful card. Makes me want to go somewhere tropical. : ) That die and stamp set is fabulous.
Posted by: Chris R | January 23, 2013 at 05:55 PM
Beautiful card! Love the shape of the leaves and pretty colors used. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Kelly W. | January 23, 2013 at 06:08 PM
Thanks for sharing your wonderful card and I love these stamps! I'm definitely a "flower and leav" kinda girl.
Posted by: Sheri K | January 23, 2013 at 06:34 PM
You make such inspiring cards! Thanks!
Posted by: Lilian | January 23, 2013 at 06:38 PM
Great card...great stamps...
Posted by: Karen Dunbrook | January 23, 2013 at 06:42 PM
Love how you used the dies! It looks wonderful!
Posted by: Betty Sue | January 23, 2013 at 06:50 PM
Love the colors you chose and the new dies!
Posted by: Kelly B. | January 23, 2013 at 07:13 PM
I love the shadowing effect you created with the die cuts. You always make such lovely cards!!
Posted by: Helen LeBrett | January 23, 2013 at 07:22 PM
I love how you showed some of the stamp image underneath. Lovely card!
Posted by: Loly Borda | January 23, 2013 at 07:28 PM
Love the design of this floral set - so unique - what a great job you did designing this lovely card with these stamps and dies :)
Posted by: Pam Merwin | January 23, 2013 at 08:04 PM
Love how you used the new stamp set! The card is awesome and the soft colors are fab!
Posted by: Brenda C | January 23, 2013 at 08:07 PM
What fab colors and fantastic layout!
Posted by: Indy | January 23, 2013 at 08:12 PM
I could absolutely use these stamps. More pleaase!
Posted by: Kathy H | January 23, 2013 at 08:34 PM
Beautiful cards as always!
Posted by: Mary | January 23, 2013 at 08:43 PM
I really like the colors on this card
Posted by: cassie k | January 23, 2013 at 08:48 PM
This set and dies just have that Paper Smooches style and feel to them. Looking forward to seeing the full reveal. Thanks Betsy for sharing.
Posted by: Carol Perry | January 23, 2013 at 09:03 PM
fun set!
Posted by: pai | January 23, 2013 at 09:10 PM
What a gorgeous card! I love the colors!
Posted by: Ashley N Newell | January 23, 2013 at 09:34 PM
Love the spring-ey colors and the shadow effect the green stamps lend to the die cut pieces above. Thank you for sharing this.
Posted by: Aundria B. | January 23, 2013 at 09:35 PM
Your layering is AWESOME. Great use of the dies. Which I have to have of course :)
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Posted by: Suzanne | January 23, 2013 at 10:31 PM
What a great look stamping the leaf images on the cardbase and then adhering the die cuts just a tad bit out of alignment! Such a cool set and endless possibilities.
Posted by: Kathy Mc | January 23, 2013 at 10:41 PM