Papertrey Ink August Countdown: Embellishments, day 5

Greetings dear bloggers!

I can't believe we are sooo close to the big PTI release this month! It seems to go faster when I am introducing a stamp set and get to share all the fun ideas... when I am on the other side, waiting with anticipation the week is always so long! AND I must mention that I have LOVED your thoughtful comments and ideas! You have inspired me to get back in the craft room and create!!

SO... Here's a low down on my brand new Papertrey Ink stamp set!!

• "Embellishments" will release on Aug. 15 at the PTI website for only $24!
• This stamp set includes an incredibly versatile set of distressed heavy flourishes coupled nicely with some awesome sentiments.
• Coordinating dies for $8 will also be available for purchase, too!

Check out the other count down days for fun ideas!

>DAY ONE.

>>DAY TWO.

>>>DAY THREE.

>>>>DAY FOUR.

OK, I HAVE to give a disclaimer. I truly wish my photography skills did these cards some justice, but that absolutely do not! In person these cards are absolutely stunning! I love the warm fall colors. There is a rich depth in these cards that seems to have been flattened on the picture, so please bear with me and hopefully you can see the beauty in these cards like to do! :)



THEME: When I began designing the Embellishments stamp set I knew I wanted something vintage. I loved the memories of my grandmother's wallpapers in her house. I thought of the vintage family photos in her hallway. I thought of the ornate frills on her dining room furniture and tapestries. And when I was searching through fonts, I found the perfect match! The handwritten looking font is called "Jane Austen"... now that gets me excited! I love the glorious romances of such fabulous women writers as Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte from the 1800s. I love to hear the beauty of their hearts pouring out page after page. The cards featured today, (though you might see a bit of shabby chic in there) are really tributes to that long lost, but never forgotten era of regal wonder.

Details, Details!

>>>Papertrey saves the Day! No doubt, this is a PTI card all over the place! Perfect Match colors are: Teracotta Tile, Dark Chocolate, and New Leaf satin ribbon.

>>> Using tone on tone for the orange background gave a fabulous wall paper look. And metallic gold ink on the frame adds immediate elegance and detail to the card. I also inked around the entire outer edge of the card to give a vignette effect.

>>>Digital Tuesday's "cameo" digital stamp was a perfect way to pull all the elements together. A little light coloring and it looks just like the softly faded vintages photos treasured in many families' heritage.

>>> I thought that with the digi stamp and sentiment, this card would be a perfect fit for a mother, grandmother, relative, or loving person who invested in your life, taught you along the way, and left you full of inspiration! I know there are many awesome women to whom I would love to send this card.
>>> Oh, yes, and I know I have said it before, but I LOVE the PTI satin ribbon! I loved ruffling it to take advantage of every bit of shine and you can get out of it!

This card has a few more layers and I like the pieces atop each other and slanted slightly askew because it reminds me of maybe the look of a woman's writing desk with inspiration pieces strewn about. I pictured Jane Austen sitting at her desk, with pen in hand, and paper resting beneath her fingers which were surely stained with ink. (See, we are not so different, are we?! ha!) I pictured the rays of sunlight softly crossing through the panes in her window, lighting her view, as the sweet pictures, bits of ribbon, sentimental tokens, and scribbled dreams filled her thoughts with inspiration. Boy, did I just make a messy work space sound romantic, or what?! I wish my husband could look into my craft room and see such beauty in the midst of my clutter! Ha!

I used the same color palate on this card as earlier. Do you ever find you work faster if you make a bunch of cards and stick to the same color schemes?! I know I do! Once again the metallic gold ink goes a long way with this style card. And I couldn't resist using my furry ribbon again! I love that stuff!

The ripped paper on the sentiment reminded me of Jane Austen ripping up pages she was dissatisfied with. There is something raw and beautiful about ripped paper when used within this theme. I think it comes off even stronger than when using it all the time in your every day crafting. :)

Once again, I just thought this "Cameo" digi stamp was so lovely! I love the look in her eyes. I love the waves in her hair. I love the ruffle on her high neck line! Just love it!

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Well, ladies, the next time we meet back here on this blog, it will be PTI Release Day! Hooray!!! Such a lovely day of the month! But Before then...

LET'S HAVE A PRIZE, SHALL WE!?!

>>> Tonight I am giving away an Embellishments stamp set! You've been waiting all week and now it's time to get one for FREE!

>>> Winners for all of this week's prizes will be announced on Sunday, Aug. 15 on my blog.

>>> Just leave a comment about your thoughts on the set, maybe how you like the genre/time period represented in these cards. Do you have a favorite classic book or author? Any favorite vintages photos you can scan, reprint, and use in your crafting?! What are your ideas!?!

>>>I hope you will hop on over to my blog more in the upcoming months. I look forward to sharing more creative ideas, silly stories, and monthly prize giveaways, too! So, keep in touch!!

On Sunday, I will announce the winners and share another super cute card featuring the Embellishments stamp set. It's a perfect card for this week for me... :) Just to make a quick announcement, my family will be moving on Wednesday to the sweet little historic town of SouthPort, North Carolina. My husband will be joining Generations Church as their Worship Pastor. I am so proud of him and excited to make new friends over on the east coast! We have LOVED Colorado Springs, but will definitely look forward to being only a 9 hour drive from our family in Florida. :)

Will be back on the blog soon... until then... be inspired, and live life to the fullest!