A Paper Melody: For Her

4/18/25

Papertrey Ink April Release Day 1

Welcome to Day 1 of the Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown. This month is full of products for Graduation, for Her, and pretty florals. All the new products will be available on April 22nd at 12 pm EST.

My first project features The Bigs Congrats to the Grad Stamp Set and coordinating Dies. I started by stamping the large graduation cap in the set in True Black Ink. Then I used a white gel pen to accent the dots around the brim of the hat. I stamped the tassel in Versamark Ink and embossed with gold embossing powder.

The sentiments are from The Bigs Congrats to the Grad Stamp Set. Since I wanted a more feminine card I added a few flowers with the Into the Blooms: Wreath Dies.

To create the background I used the new Cascading Stars Hot Foil Plate with gold foil on Sweet Blush Cardstock. I framed the card with the Border Bling: Skinny Stars Die.

Supplies:

Stamps: The Bigs Congrats to the Grad

Dies: The Bigs Congrats to the Grad, Into the Blooms: Wreath, Border Bling: Skinny Stars, Frame In Success

Ink: Sweet Blush, Pale Peony, New Leaf, Pinefeather, Lemon Tart, Orange Zest, True Black, Versamark

Paper: Stamper's Select White, True Black, Sweet Blush, Luxe Gold

Other: Cascading Stars Hot Foil Plate, Gold Foil, Pink Gems, White Gel Pen

My next card showcases the new Cornered: Graduation Die. I cut a piece of Stamper's Select White Cardstock to fit the card front. Next I die cut the Cornered: Graduation Die in each corner at the bottom of the card. I used the die again to die cut the hat in different colors and inlayed the hats back into the die cuts.

Then I used the Cascading Stars Hot Foil Plate with a Rainbow Foils to add the stars to the background.

The sentiment is another one from the he Bigs Congrats to the Grad. I stamped in Versamark Ink on Hawaiian Shores Cardstock and embossed with gold embossing powder.

Supplies:

Stamps: The Bigs Congrats to the Grad

Dies: The Bigs Congrats to the Grad, Cornered: Graduation

Ink: Versamark, Tropical Teal, New Leaf, Raspberry Fizz, Amethyst Allure

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Hawaiian Shores, New Leaf, Raspberry Fizz, Amethyst Allure, Luxe Gold

Other: Cascading Stars Hot Foil Plate, Rainbow Foil, Gold Embossing Powder, Teal Gems

Thanks for stopping by! Stop by the PTI Blog for more inspiration from the team. I will be back tomorrow with more projects from the new release!

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4/1/25

The For Her Release at Taylored Expressions

The For Her release at Taylored Expressions focuses on celebrating all women as well as celebrating all stages of motherhood for Mother's Day! All the new products are available now in the TE Store.

My first card features the new Bouquet Wrap Die, the Weathered Wood Background Stamp, the Itty Bitty Sentiments Stamp Set and Itty Bitty Tags 3, along with the new 6 x 6 Brown Paper Stack.

First I die cut flowers and greenery with the Garden Variety 2 Dies from the card stock color I linked below. Then I added some ink blending to each die cut for added detail. To create the wrap I die cut with the new Bouquet Wrap Die for the new 6 x 6 Brown Paper Stack. The Brown Paper Stack is a thin, light weight paper that is perfect for this type of die. I stamped the paper with the new Weathered Wood Background Stamp in Toffee Ink.

The background is stamped with the previously released Checking In Background Stamp with Macaron Ink. I added the sentiment to the Bouquet Wrap with the new Itty Bitty Sentiments Stamp Set - Everyday and die cut with the new Itty Bitty Tags 2 Die set. The addition sentiments are from the Mini Strips - Birthday Stamp Set.

Next up is a look at the Heartfelt Blooms Stamp and Stencil Combo. The stamp stamps the greenery and then there are three stencils to add the details. I have listed the inks I used below. Then I die cut the image with the coordinating Heartfelt Blooms Dies.

I added the sentiment to the bouquet with the new Itty Bitty Sentiments Stamp Set - Everyday and die cut with the new Itty Bitty Tags 2 Die set, then used twine to tie the sentiment to the stems. The additional sentiments are from the Mini Strips - Birthday Stamp Set.

Behind the bouquet I added a panel of Sugar Cube Cardstock that die cut with the Cloudy Skies Piercing Plate and then blended with Rose Water Ink. I added the frame with Frame in Frame Cutting Plate. I added the small hearts with the Little Bits - Hearts Dies.

We’ve got a delightful collection full of goodies to celebrate the amazing women in our lives. And this week, get a FREE My Wish for You Stamp with any purchase of $75+ from the new For Her collection. Offer valid April 1st at 9 AM CT through April 8th at 9AM CT or while supplies last.