Impressive, To Die For Tips & Tricks!

April 1st? Seriously? Oh, how time flies! My oldest Daughter just turned 17 a few days ago... I sort of wish I could push the pause button on time just so I could savor things a little more!

One great thing about time passing is that it is time again for the Papertrey Ink Senior Design Team Challenge! We were charged to share a few tips and tricks about the amazing new Papertrey Ink Impression plates! One of the funnest things about getting new products is the journey of discovery for potential, unforeseen, uses. Sometimes the memory of an old technique triggers a new way of doing something ...and that's exactly what happened with this card!

Let me explain what I meant by that. I used to wet my cardstock before crinkling it to get a neat texture. I thought I would try to mist my paper before impressing it with the Polka Dot Basics II impression plate...

  

The result is an even crisper pressed look. A very interesting variation huh! You can see a little difference from the Giga Guidelines Impression plate. 

I stamped the Leaf corner image from Heavenly Medley and the sentiment is from Year of Flowers: Daffodils. The little strip of Fresh Snow velvet ribbon adds some softness. And let me tell you...It nearly killed me NOT to sponge anything but I was determined to create something crisp and clean! A fresh cotton sort of vibe.

Here is something fun fun... did you realize that you can impress envelope flaps! (and no... I didn't mist the envelope, for obvious reasons. lol!) Simply place the mats in between the flap and envelop before impressing! I just love the possibilities with this! You can also get a great result with glassine bags, Vellum and so much more! Let me tell you... this month holds some amazing additions too! ;)

Here are the links to the other Sr. Dt members, Nichole and our guest designer Kelly Purkey! They have projects that will really "Impress" you! LOL!

• Betsy Veldman
• Heather Nichols
• Michelle Wooderson
• Dawn McVey
• Nichole Heady
• Kelly Purkey

Do you have any tricks to share??? We'd love to hear them!!!

Thanks my friends... it means so much to have you poppying by!

 

  

• Stamps- Year of Flowers: Daffodils, Heavenly Medley
• Ink- Ripe Avocado, Ocean Tides
• Paper- Ocean Tides, Kraft, White
• Impression Plates/Dies- Med. Scallop Die, Giga Guidlines II plate, Polka Dot Basics II plate
• Other- Vintage White buttons, Rustic Button Twine, Marvy Oval punch, Fresh Snow Velvet, Kraft envelope
  
  

Comments

[Jane T]

1.

Love all of your ideas and especially this one about the flaps. NeatO!

[Jackie Pedro]

2.

Lisa, this is GORGEOUS!! It is so fresh and crisp!!!

[Pamela~]

3.

Smart and crisp is beautiful - love this design!

[Isabelle P.]

4.

First of all forgiveness for the faults, I am French and does not speak English.
I wanted to say to you how much I like your blog and your cards. This one is splendid!

[Cassandra]

5.

Absolutely beautiful Lisa, your cards are always interesting and subtle but you have outdone yourself this time. The colour choice is stunning.

[Alice W.]

6.

so so beautiful! l love this! thank you so much for sharing the tip on misting the paper first! will have to give it a try!

[Sue Ann]

7.

This is amazing !!! YOU ROCK!!!

[dougnat]

8.

this card is da bomb!!!!! love the colors, the layout, the sentiment...everything! LOVE it!

[Dawn S]

9.

Crisp and clean perfection Lisa!! I love it! Beautifully done:)

[Kari D]

10.

This card is amazing, Lisa. Love how crisp the impression turned out! THANKS so much for sharing! Happy Thursday! Happy Spring! Happy Easter!

[Diane Jaquay]

11.

FABULOUS card Lisa, I have to try the misting tip, I love the deep impressions you achieved with that!

[Beverly BL]

12.

Crisp and clean is the perfect description. I really like this card. Thank you.

[Tiffany Heilman]

13.

Very lovely and a great idea to get that deeper impression. I like how you paired the deep impression with the normal impression.

[Elizabeth S.]

14.

Beautiful!!!

[Sherrie Conner]

15.

Certainly a 'fresh cotton' vibe Lisa! LOVE this card! Very fresh!

[Nancy L.]

16.

wow!! what an amazing clean and crisp card!!

[Jennifer Carter]

17.

That is so cool! I don't have an impression plate yet, but it is in my cart. Can't wait to play with it! Thanks for sharing!

[Tracey]

18.

WOW!! This is sooooo GORGEOUS!!! I too have a hard time just leaving things...you have suceeded!!!

[veronica]

19.

thanks so much for the ideas! the crisper look is wonderful.

[Emily Leiphart]

20.

Really beautiful! I love all the subtle details!

[paula e.]

21.

you always amaze me with your ideas and creativity! i am going to have to try misting my cardstock before impressing... and i will have to run my envelope flaps through as well.

[Chris K]

22.

Beautiful card!

[Jeanne]

23.

Love your card! I really like the detail of embossing the flap of the envelope, your textures, coloring and simple button adornment. Thanks for all of the great ideas!

[Alyssa B]

24.

Great card! Do you think you could send me a link to that notepaper tutorial that you did with the 'faux ribbon' set? I've been searching everywhere for it and cant seem to find it !

[Debbie Lee]

25.

This is GORGEOUS! I love the color combos... it is so striking w/ the beautiful white against the kraft & ocean tides paper!

[Pam L.]

26.

I love all of the texture! Very pretty Lisa.
~Pam L.

[Tiffany]

27.

Oh, this is beautiful, love the soft and neutral tones!