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Make it with Crate – Painted Plastic Letters

Have you seen Crate Paper’s new The Pier collection?

Well, these plastic alpha/number letter embellishments are part of the product line up and they are fabulous! Yesterday, on Crate’s blog, I had a quick tip on how to transform these embellishments into something a bit different. To see all the details, please click here.

I designed this card using the plastic lettering as a focal point. The lettering is originally clear, but I’ve posted on Crate’s blog how to add color. These letters are not only great for cards, but also layouts, mini albums, and so much more! I can totally see them as a cake topper too!

Have you seen these letters and the entire The Pier collection yet? If not, A Cherry On Top looks like they have a bunch of it currently in stock, so check it out!

Most supplies are by Crate Paper’s The Pier collection. Cardstock is by American Crafts. Paint by Making Memories.

Have a wonderful day!

May Release Projects | Papertrey Ink

It’s Hump Day and the day you can see the remaining projects I’ve designed for Papertrey Ink’s May release products. All new products will be available May 15 at 10 PM EST. Hold on and sit tight because here they are!

Using a combination of Heather’s new Wonderful Words: Baby stamp set/dies along with Melissa Bickford’s Polka Dot Parade #4 stamps/dies, I created a sweet baby girl card.

First, I die cut the baby carriage from the soon-to-be released lavender moon striped patterned paper. I hand-cut the wheel portion off and pieced it onto baby carriage die cut from soft stone cardstock. I stamped the coordinating images and adorned it with a die cut and stamped bow. After die cutting the “baby” word, I adhered it to the patterned paper and added the stamping (from Wonderful Words: Baby). With some simple layering, the card was complete!

Fast forward a little bit to July.

I stamped this one-layer card using the Red White & Blue stamp set. First, I stamped the circle image. Next, I heat embossed the sentiment in the center of the circle image. Then, I stamped the fireworks around the circle image. I LOVE how it created almost a floral embellished look. Last, I stamped some fireworks, hand-cut them, and adhered them to the card front as an embellishment.

My next card is a super clean and graphic design. I love all the geometric shapes that are trending in the design world.

To create this card, I stamped the triangles in various inks onto the upper left corner of the card front and added the sentiment.

Tiny Triangles pairs so perfectly with Maile’s Side By Side Sentiments set.

Who’s having a baby boy?!

This cute little card features a bear stamped background from Polka Dot Parade #4. I kept it simple by layering an oval embellishment stamping with a greeting and layered with a simple ribbon.

For my last card, I used Stitched Alphabets to create this custom greeting. I paired it up with Purls of Wisdom and Hanging by a Thread stamps/dies. Using Crate Paper’s The Pier collection, I made the floral patterned paper the backdrop for this card. I just love how the watercolor flowers pair with the stitched alphabet font and the thread cards.

Thank you very much for visiting! Have a great time shopping this evening.
I’m sure you’re on your way there, but just in case you need a link, here’s the rest of the design team…

BeverlyBLMay 15, 2013 - 8:04 am

Love every card. You make it all sound so simple to accomplish. All are just so cute and colorful, and I do love your fireworks flower.

jan mMay 15, 2013 - 8:06 am

Pretty little knitting card!!

Marilyn in MichiganMay 15, 2013 - 10:01 am

Great cards, Ashley! Love the Fourth of July card especially.

Becky GreenMay 15, 2013 - 10:58 am

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE YOUR CARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) DON’T MAKE ME PICK JUST ONE, CAUSE I CAN’T!!!!!!!!!!!! :) FABULOUS!!!!!!!! :)

Holly SaveurMay 15, 2013 - 11:06 am

Gorgeous all!

TereMay 15, 2013 - 11:30 am

Wow! Every one of them is so pretty!!!!

SharonMay 15, 2013 - 11:44 am

Great cards! Such fun designs!

Tracey McNeelyMay 15, 2013 - 12:40 pm

All so gorgeous Ashley!

grace soMay 15, 2013 - 3:09 pm

Love the baby cards. Also like the way you used the embriodery letters on the card.
The card with the triangels I love how you used the triangles in the corner.

Nita k.May 15, 2013 - 5:18 pm

Gorgeous cards! Love the baby cards, especially the bears.

SandiMay 15, 2013 - 7:56 pm

Absolutely beautiful cards Ashley! Love them all!

Ruby Rose

Are you ready for another Papertrey Ink release day? For today’s post, I have a couple of cards featuring Dawn McVey’s Ruby Rose stamp set and coordinating dies. The design team is posting lost of projects using these products today, so you don’t want to miss out. If you think you have enough floral stamp sets, I’m sure this set will change your mind because it’s like none other. It’s very versatile. I’ve created a card showcasing a stamped floral background and another card using the stamped flowers as an embellishment and the focal point of the design.

Beautiful Grays from Grey And Scout via Greta Blu Boutique on Pinterest

I found this stunning bedroom full of beautiful gray tones on Pinterest. I love how grays are very popular in home designs now and wanted to create a soft floral background use gray, so I turned to Soft Stone and got to stamping. Here’s what I designed…

First, I stamped the largest flower I chose sporadically over the rustic white cardstock. Using the next smallest sized flower, I stamped it as well. Filling in the remaning bits, I stamped some leaves and the smallest flower, then the flower inserts (or dots). I love the random design results.

Next, I stamped the sentiment onto a shaped die cut and added some hand-cut pennant shapes behind it. It’s a very simple design, but with lots of pattern.

I got a little bolder on my next card design. After die cutting a couple of flower shapes, I stamped the coordinating images and layered them together. I also stamped some leaves onto their coordinating die shapes.

After placing the floral embellishment front and center on the card front, I stamped the sentiment. So easy, yet so fun and striking! You can thank everyone who has done something nice to you in no time flat!

PatMay 14, 2013 - 7:46 am

I am drooling at the loveliness and simplicity and gorgeouness of your cards. The soft stone is striking.

Leigh PennerMay 14, 2013 - 8:11 am

Great cards, Ashley! I love how you used this set in different ways! And I LOVE that grey stamped background!

Barbara SMay 14, 2013 - 8:28 am

Love the way you created the background for the birthday card! These are great cards.

BeverlyBLMay 14, 2013 - 8:56 am

Both cards are so pretty. I like the double ended banner behind the label. It’s a nice touch I’m going to try. Thank you.

SusanMay 14, 2013 - 9:05 am

BEAUTIFUL simple cards. Thenks for showing us that a gorgeous card does not need to be over-the-top!
Thanks for sharing
Susan

Becky GreenMay 14, 2013 - 9:11 am

FABULOUS CARDS!!!!!!!! :) WHAT INSPIRATION you bring!!!!!!!! :) I LOOOOOOOVE IT!!!!!!!! THIS is such a FUN FLOWER SET!!!!!!!:)

Susan GosmanMay 14, 2013 - 10:53 am

Love how you went from soft to bold – such a versatile set.

GabbyMay 14, 2013 - 10:57 am

Two terrific cards! Love the contrast of the fantastic lacy-looking bkgrd on the 1st and the bright, bold colors on the 2nd. Great examples of the versatility of the set. :)

Tracey McNeelyMay 14, 2013 - 11:14 am

Gorgeous Ashley, you are making me love this set.

SharonMay 14, 2013 - 11:22 am

Love the birthday card – that background is so pretty and such a neat idea!

Holly SaveurMay 14, 2013 - 12:28 pm

great cards Ashley!

JanetMay 14, 2013 - 1:01 pm

So beautiful, Ashley :)

DonnaMay 14, 2013 - 1:39 pm

Great cards. Love the soft grey!

Grace SoMay 14, 2013 - 4:08 pm

The cards are beautiful. I love the gray tones. The simplicity of the cards and the color combination makes that stunning.

Debra MillerMay 14, 2013 - 5:54 pm

Wonderful cards!

Kathy HMay 14, 2013 - 9:36 pm

Lovely cards!