Papertrey Ink August Count Down: Embellishments, day #3

Introducing "Embellishments"!

Hey there sweet bloggers!
Are you having such a blast with all the count down projects going on at Papertrey? I love it! Well if you are just joining us... then here's the run down on my brand new stamp set!

• "Embellishments" will be released on Aug. 15 on the Papertrey Ink website.
• Retailing for only $24
• What's it all about? This stamp set is loaded with large and small flourishes, border, and fleur-de-lise all with a distressed technique which adds such rich and countless possibilities. The stamp set also features several thoughtful sentiments which you will find just as fabulous as the images.
• If you want to see the earlier count down projects, check out these links: Day One, and Day Two.
  

So, since yesterday's post shared lots of girly shabby chic examples, I thought I would try to get some more classy modern stuff in their for you, too. I am in LOVE with the color teal. It's a color that communicates the mood and personality I want to emulate all the time. It is fresh, it is fun, light and airy, yet can pull off a very smart and sophisticated look, too. It reminds me of Caribbean waters and gorgeous blue skies. SO, when I got the PTI Hawaiin Shores cardstock, I was so excited!





DETAILS, DETAILS!
>>>Papertrey cardstock and satin ribbon features the Hawaiin Shores perfect match color
>>>Check out my fuzzy orange ribbon (which by the way, has a wire in it which makes it SUPER easy to work with). This was one of the fun colors I picked up at Michael's for a buck. And speaking of Michael's, have you heard about the awesome new Michael's Crafting Cruise coming up in February? It's only been offered just a few weeks and they have already sold out half the seats available! Check it out!
>>> I hand cut the white mat and stamped up the cardstocks with different flourishes from the Embellishments website. And I love the sentiment which emphasizes the importance of the person you are giving the card to.
>>> This is a simple card, but I thought the teal rhinestones were a fabulous touch to draw in your eye. :)
Below is another fun card with a lot of sparkle. AND it features the coordinating dies for the stamp set! Hooray!!!

• The Embellishments die (pictured below) will be available on Aug. 15.


• Retailing for only $8


• This is a fast and easy way to make these flourishes come to life and really POP off the page!

DETAILS, DETAILS!
>>> Once again, I love this PTI Hawaiin Shores cardstock! And I think the flourishes outlined in matching glitter almost looks like the view in a teal aquarium or looking down through the clear waters in the ocean.
>>> I think this might be one of my favorite sentiments in the set. I can think of so many people who truly deserve to hear this from me. My life is enriched by a lot of wonderful people!
>>> The buttons and ribbon do a nice job creating balance for the card even when the focal point of the die cut flourish is slightly off center.


I just love the kraft, white, and teal color combo!

It's TIME FOR A PRIZE!!!
>>> That's right, I am giving away lots of goodie bags with crafty treats designed to compliment this stamp set with perfection!
>>>Leave a Comment on my blog and you are automatically eligible to win today's prize. All the winners from the count down giveaways will be posted on the blog on Sunday, Aug. 15.
>>> So, today's card features the cool teal colors that really resonate with my personality. I want to know, what's your color! Maybe you love to wear it, maybe you like to decorat youe home in this color, OR maybe it represents your personality, or atleast who you want to be! What's your color, and why?! Do you find that you gravitate toward this color while stamping it up in your creative endeavors?

Thanks so much for stopping by! Check out Dawn McVey's wonderful use of the Embellishments stamp set in a fun new way, too!


Smile till your face hurts!!