Quick Crafts for the Holidays...
October 12, 2016
I hope you're enjoying the October Papertrey Ink release so far! It's time for the first group post. Today we're showcasing lots of different products and ideas for quick holiday projects. I for one, am always scurrying around during the holidays, trying to wrap up small gifts and treats. The team has lots of ideas for you today!
All of the products I mention as "new" in today's post will be available for purchase beginning at 10pm ET on October 15, from Papertrey Ink
I created a quick card and coordinating treat container using some of the new October stamps and dies. I paired these cute candy cane cut-out cookies from the new Sweet Holiday Wishes set with this fabulous new Simple Gift Bow die. This die collection is so fun! It features a band, which has detailing on it that almost makes it look like grosgrain ribbon, the bow, the tails, and even a knot layer for the center. Such an easy and quick way to add a bow to any project - no fuss and perfect every time!
The sentiment I used here is also from the new Sweet Holiday Wishes set. I diecut the word from the bottom edge of a panel of Pure Poppy dotted paper and nested a cardstock diecut which was stamped with the coordinating sentiment back inside the cutout. The little holly bits are also from the Sweet Holiday Wishes set.
I made a quick coordinating treat container using some new packaging coming your way. These kraft tubes are so fun! I used the new bow die and wrapped it around the top. One strip wasn't quite long enough so I had to use a part of another. I tied the star-shaped cookie from the Sweet Holiday Wishes set around the bow for a cute tag.
The sentiment across the window on the front of the tube is also from the Sweet Holiday Wishes set.
Supplies not linked, but available on October 15th from Papertrey Ink: Simple Gift Bow die collection, Sweet Holiday Wishes stamp set and coordinating dies, kraft tube
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Next I have a couple of cards using some of my other new sets. Here's one using What the Doodle: Snowflake. I used the largest snowflake image in the set and the coordinating solid die. I diecut and stamped three of them and heat embossed them with white powder, then used my Zig pens to color them.
For the background, I used a panel of linen cardstock and sponged it with ink to match the snowflakes. I spritzed it with a bit of water to add some texture, and also stamped a few of the small snowflakes from the set. The sentiment I used here is from the new Sprig Wreath set.
Supplies not linked, but available on October 15th from Papertrey Ink: What the Doodle: Snowflake stamp set and coordinating dies, Sprig Wreath stamp set
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My last card for today uses the new Paper Clippings: Joy to the World stamps. I stamped the large "j" and "y" with Saffron Spice ink. For the "o" I used the globe image along with the matching die, which is found in the coordinating detail die collection. I stamped it in Pure Poppy, shaded with a bit of Americana.
I also stamped the new Sprig Wreath image around it using Fine Linen ink. The "to the world" sentiment is actually from a new set by Heather called Jingle all the Way.
Supplies not linked, but available on October 15th from Papertrey Ink: Paper Clippings: Joy to the World stamp set and coordinating detail die collection, Sprig Wreath, Jingle All the Way
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Thanks for stopping by today! If you'd like to see more ideas using some of October's new stamps and dies, be sure to hop around to the DT blogs...
Danielle Flanders
Laurie Willison
Amy Sheffer
Heather Nichols
Melissa Phillilps
Nichole Heady
Ashley Cannon Newell
Lizzie Jones
Kay Miller