Hello, my friends! Today is day one of the
Papertrey Ink countdown, hooray! So, today I bring you the first sample of my newest July stamp set...
Background Basics: Vines. This set will be available for purchase beginning July 15th, through
Papertrey Ink, for $15. It includes three background building strips, two of which I will share with you today...
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First up, a sample using the image from the preview
Nichole and I shared with you the other day. This background building strip consists of two leafy vines, making pattern building quick and easy. I've been pleasantly surprised at how easy these leafy vine images, included in this set, are to line up! So, for this card I quickly stamped a few rows of vines in Simply Chartreuse onto a Rustic White card base and rounded the bottom corner.
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I stamped the violet and leaves, from
Year Of Flowers: Violets onto Plum Pudding and Spring Moss cardstock. Then colored, cut out and attached.
Here's A Tip: To give your flowers a more realistic look, cut the petals apart and bend slightly to add movement.
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Next up, a simple little number with a bit of added texture. This time I used the larger single vine image, which consists of a open and solid leaf combo. Stamped each vine at different lengths, using Simply Chartreuse ink, onto a Rustic White card base.
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Stamped the sentiment in True Black and then added a touch of Glossy Accents to some of the leaves. Once dry, I wrapped the card with ribbon.
Well, that concludes my first look at
Background Basics: Vines. I truly hope that you've enjoyed! I'd love to know what you think, so please share!
Now, be sure to visit
Nichole Heady Melissa Bickford and
Besty Veldman for a sweet peek at Sweet As Can Be & Hanging Out. Also,
Lisa Johnson &
Heather Nichols have peeks to share with you of their newest sets for the month.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Maile
Thanks For Everything:Hello:
I love it. I especially like the uneven look on the 2nd card. It's definitely in my cart!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous designs!! You have done a beautiful job, Maile!! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love it Maile! There hasn't been a single set of yours that I do not "need". Great job again, can't wait to get this beautiful vines!
ReplyDeleteMaile!!! love it and thanks for the inspirations!!! as always
ReplyDeletelove these new backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, Maile! The leaves are stunning in design! So beautiful and elegant! Love both your cards, but the second one is definitely my fave, love how they come growing down there on your card, so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Wendy
Wow...love these...both are so beautiful I can't even pick a favorite!!
ReplyDeleteGreat new addition to the background stamps.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards.
Eveline.
Really pretty cards, Maile! Thanks for the tip about making the flowers look more realistic:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Maile! Can't wait to see what else you do with this set!
ReplyDeletesuch beautiful cards!! love the pops of color on the first, and LOVE the layout on the second with the vines falling down- reminds me of a garden, or a weeping willow :)
ReplyDeleteThis set is super fabulous. It is amazing how you create clean and simple stamps that make such powerful impressions. Your extreme level of creativity is off the charts. TFS.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful cards!!!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the "Hello" card so much! Your style is awesome, Maile!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Maile! Looking forward for more samples on this.
ReplyDeleteI love this background stamp! Could be like part of nature or for a more retro look! Versatile as always! I especially like your 2nd card! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these backgrounds are fantastic! I like your cards. Can't wait to see the third bg. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip on the flowers, will be giving that a try right away!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, Maile! I am a PTI background stamp junkie, so maybe I'm prejudiced, but this set is so unique and graphic and gorgeous! I can't wait to use it myself!
ReplyDeleteLove your sets Maile! This one will be welcomed to a loving home very shortly! :)
ReplyDeleteJust love your Vines set and the way your layered the colors..awesome!
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