Avery Elle: Sneak Peek Day 3

Today I have the rest of our May release to share with you. Woot Woot! Our May Release Designer Blog Hop is tomorrow. All products from our new release will be available for purchase in our store at the START of the hop on Thursday, May 2nd.

Air Mail - 4" x 6" Clear Photopolymer Stamp Set & FREE matching cut files- Retails for $15

Our 4" x 6" Air Mail clear photopolymer stamp set is perfect for creating a fun greeting. The sentiments included in this set are great for envelopes, tags, the back of cards or for a fun hello. The labels included in this set are sure to be used time and again. Measurements: Chevron Circle: 1 5/8" diameter ; Just a Note Circle: 7/8" diameter ; Please Deliver To Banner: 1 7/8" x 5 /16" ; Striped Frame: 3 1/2" x 1 1/2"

I created this fun card using the Just A Note circle image, Cherry Heavy Card Stock, and our Ultra Smooth Pure White Card Stock. I used VersaFine ink in Majestic Blue and love it against the white. Quick and easy with a punch!

Cupcakes - 4" x 6" Clear Photopolymer Stamp Set - Retails for $15

Cupcakes Elle-ments Custom Steel Dies - Retails for $16

Our 4" x 6" Cupcakes clear photopolymer stamp set is perfect for creating a sweet greeting. The sentiments included in this set are great for birthdays or a sweet hello. All of the sentiments fit into the cupcake base image to create a fun look. Consider using our coordinating Cupcakes Elle-ments Custom Steel Dies with this set to create projects with professional results. Measurements: Cupcake Base: 1 3/4" x 7/8" ; Large Flower: 3/4" x 5/8" ; Cherry image: 3/8" x 5/8"

I used our Cupcake stamp set and the coordinating dies to create a soft whimsical look on this card. I couldn't find the right shade of green in my stash. What is a girl to do? I made it of course. I have seen JJ Bolton & Donna Mikasa create beautiful shaded ink backgrounds and decided to give it a go myself. I sponged Ranger Archival Ink in Veridian onto our Ultra Smooth Pure White card stock. The ink went on beautifully. To create a little depth I sponged a bit of Antique Linen Distress Ink on as well. I used the same technique to LIGHTLY shade the bottom cupcake base and the flower.

At the last minute I decided to try to use the same ink technique and colors on our new White grosgrain ribbon. I used some Imagine crafts sponge daubers and they made the project quick and easy! This technique would work perfectly to create ombre ribbon! I would not recommend using pigment ink for this project as I don't believe that it would blend into the ribbon well.