Friday, July 9, 2010

School Time Day One

Hi Everyone!  Welcome to Day One of the Papertrey Ink Countdown.  I have two new sets, School Time and School Time Additions, releasing this month on the 15th.  Things have been a little busy around here with a new little one and preparing my sneak peeks so if I leave something out, just ask.  When I was creating these sets, I wanted them to be versatile so they would work well for scrapbooking and card making so there are many images within the sets that are perfect for both uses.
Stamp Set Details:
School Time consists of 15 stamps (4 image stamps, 4 sentiment stamps,
4 background stamps, one journaling card stamp, one rectangle border
stamp, and one circle border stamp) and will retail for $24.

School Time Additions consists of 40 stamps (21 number stamps, 18 word stamps, and a colon) and will retail for $15.
Okay, how about a first look at my new School Time stamp set.



It's hard to pick my favorite stamp in the set, but this alphabet background stamp has got to be one of my favorites.  I love how easy it is to create an alphabet background.  I stamped my background directly on my kraft card base and sponged the edges with brown ink.  Then, I stamped the frame on vintage cream cardstock and cut it out.  I rounded the corners and sponged the edges with brown ink.  I added my sentiment and apple image.   Then, I added my pure poppy and simply chartreuse layers.  I stitched around the edge and adhered it to my card with foam adhesive.  Last I added the cardstock circles and buttons to the bottom of my card.

Alphabet Background Stamp Tutorial



I thought I would do a little tutorial about how to use the alphabet background stamp because I designed it differently than most of the background stamps available through Papertrey Ink.  This is what the stamped image looks like.  See the dip in the letters about the G, J, and L. 



To create the stamped alphabet background, stamp the image once.  Then, ink the stamp up again and align it so the D and H fit in the dip above the G, J, and L.



Continue stamping your background up your paper by aligning the bottom letters in the dips of the previously stamped image.



Once you have stamped up your paper, it will create a diagonal image.  Go back and stamp the image again by aligning the A beside the X and Z and vice versa for the oppposite side.  When you are through, you will have a wonderful stamped alphabet background like the one on my card.

The other stamp designers have sneak peeks of their new sets as well so be sure to stop by and see what they've created: Nichole, Alli, Heather, and DawnBetsy also has some sneak peeks of the fun new set she helped Nichole design.  I'll be back again tomorrow night with more sneak peeks at my new School Time stamp sets.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Niki

Recipe
Stamps: School Time (Papertrey Ink - available July 15th)
Cardstock: kraft, vintage cream, pure poppy, simply chartreuse (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: dark chocolate, pure poppy, true black (Papertrey Ink)
Accents: pure poppy buttons (Papertrey Ink)
Tools: sewing machine, sponge

28 comments:

Jennifer K said...

What a genius way of making the background stamp - that will make it so easy. Thanks!!

LeAnn said...

I love it already!! I am sold, this will definitely be purchased either at the release or CHA. I cannot wait to see more!!

Velta said...

You doll you!!! What an inspiration you are...looking forward to the new release...Hope you and your new arrival are doing well...thinking of you :)

Alyssa Byron said...

this is lovely, thanks for the tutorial too!

Lynne in NI said...

Cool card - your alphabet stamp is fabulous!

Cam said...

What a great card! Thanks for the tutorial on the background. I was wondering how to stamp it as I was looking at the card. I can't wait to see more of these sets.

Alyssa S said...

Cute card! I'm in love with the new background stamp and the ease of lining it up!!

Leigh Ann Baird said...

Fabulous card, Niki and I love the alpha background!

Ted said...

Niki, you never disappoint! As a teacher, I'll find this set invaluable! I love the background and that focal image. :) Thanks for this set!

Kathy Martin said...

Way cool school set! Love your card!

Melissa Ladd said...

YAY, Niki! This is awesome! Love the alpha background! Is the frame a stamp in your set? Your card is beautiful!! Hope you and your little baby are doing well!

Lisa Summerhays said...

So cute. The background is fantastic. Love the buttons too.

Cassie K said...

I am LOVIN' that background stamp.

steph zerbe said...

Awesome background building stamp and love the sweet little apple! Can't wait to see more. I'll be back.

Loydene said...

Clever way to make the alignment!

Beth C said...

Pure genius. I just love the helpful dip in the letters.

Tracey said...

Love your card Niki!! Thanks for the backgrounder tut too! Awesome stamps!!

Lacey said...

Wow! What a great set! Love what I see so far! I hope you are doing well!! Big hugs!
~Lacey
www.stampandcreate.com

Wahinelei said...

How absolutely clever to design the background stamp like that! Im always having a hard time lining them up when Im making my own pp but you've made it so simple.! Thanks for the tutorial and can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve. You've been one busy mama!!

Stephanie Kraft said...

Love your new sets and I can't wait to see more!!

Stacy W. said...

Can't wait to see more sneak peeks of your two sets!

Carol R said...

How ingenuous! I love the alpha BG stamp and how you have made it so easy to use. Cute card!

Alice W. said...

so cool! love that alpha background!! lovely card, Niki!

Allison B said...

Great card and I love that alpha background! Such a cool design!

Debbie Fisher said...

I love it! I am a high school para and will get lots of use out of this set!

Debbie Olson said...

Fabulous sample, Niki, and I love that you showed us how to align them just right! I hope that sweet little guy is letting Mom get some rest!

donna mikasa said...

The alpha set is so ingenious! That alone is worth the price of the entire set! Love your card, too!

Wendy(joelysmom) said...

These are your sets!!! Well, now I know why I love them so much!!!!