November 3, 2023, Cardinals CLR005 Stamps, Cardinals 2 CLR005A Stamps and Cardinal PPRS-D005 Die

Hey everybody, happy Friday! I'm still working on Christmas projects which I do all year long. How about you... have you started on them, are you plugging away, or are you finished? Leslie here, sharing an inspiration project featuring the absolutely gorgeous Cardinals and Cardinals 2 stamp sets along with the coordinating Cardinal die and the Heart Oval Insert die. This CAS-ish vintage card is a super simple design that would be so easy to mass produce for everybody on your Christmas list.

I cut a standard A2 size side-folding card base from ivory cardstock along with layering panels from kraft paper and two coordinating patterned papers. I tore the top edge of the three layering panels and adhered them to the card base. I stamped the floral music image from the Cardinals stamp set on the left edge and the sentiment from the Cardinals 2 stamp set on a scrap piece of ivory cardstock, both in brown ink, and cut the sentiment with the Heart Oval Insert die. I traced around the outside edge of the oval die cut with a pencil onto a scrap piece of kraft paper, hand-cut it just inside the tracing line, and adhered it behind the die cut. I stamped the cardinal in black ink on red cardstock and cut it with the coordinating Cardinal die. I die cut two additional cardinals and adhered them on top of one another for a little dimension, and then adhered them to the card front. The finishing touch was adding several small red gemstones.

Prickley Pear Stamps products used:
Cardinals stamp set 
Cardinals 2 stamp set
Cardinal die
Heart Oval Insert die

Thanks so much for stopping by today - we'll see you again soon!

Scrappy hugs,

Leslie
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September New Release Christmas Options

Good afternoon and welcome to another selection of projects by the Prickley Pear Design Team.

This week is our September New Release and all products are available now. Check them all out right here.

If one or two catches your eye, don't forget that there is Free Shipping (US Domestic) on orders over $15 until Sunday September 10th. Use the code FREESHIP in the coupon box. 

Yesterday we checked out some Halloween and Fall options. Now, let's move onto Christmas. It's right around the corner and you know that you're going to need something fantastic to get those Christmas cards done well before the season.

 

 Check out Glass Ornaments, beautifully colored here by Heidi and paired with the new Merry Christmas sentiment.

Less than $15 for these two New Release stamps!

 

Check out Sharon's version. A more traditional color scheme and just as beautiful! This stamp and sentiment option can also be picked up for less than $15. Sentiment titled December 25th Rejoice.

Looking for an option with the man in the red suit? I love this vintage Santa and Reindeer. Tracie's paired it with the Merry Christmas sentiment.

Here is Sharon's monochromatic option with this great pair of stamps. Also used here is the From Our House to Yours sentiment.

And last for today, check out this adorable card. This is Kitty and Holly and the Welcome Christmas Time sentiment. Surely this breaks the $15 level? Nope! $14.50 for this beautiful pair.

These beautiful new Christmas options are all available in the New Release section of the Prickley Pear store right now. Pick up a new main image and Christmas sentiment for less than $15. 

Now that's a deal! 

And, if you want to pop one more stamp into that card, you can also get free shipping with the FREESHIP coupon code. 

We've got more inspiration, so come see us right here on the blog tomorrow. 

May New Release - Day 4, Post 1

Welcome back to our Thursday, Day 4 post with the Prickley Pear New Release. The Design Team has been busy in preparation for this release, inspired by the fantastic selection of new images available. You can check them all out in the New Release section of the Prickley Pear website. 

Don't forget about our Free Shipping special. Orders over $15 get free shipping (domestic only) by using the code FREESHIP in the coupon box upon checkout.

Today we have a variety of new images to show you. Let's start with Heather and Bicycle.

Michelle shows has created this outstanding card with Mason Jar and Petunia.

Irit has used the Large Birdhouse and Happy Anniversary sentiment in this textured creation. 

Heidi's perfectly pink card also uses Happy Anniversary, paired with the Bold Daisies image.

 

Tracie's also used Bold Daisies here with her colorful creation!

 

Check out all the New Release images on the website. Remember, free shipping ends at midnight on May 14th.

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For the Boys (and Men)

"Where Classic Meets Whimsy" brings to mind flowers and butterflies and all things adorable. But, did you know Prickley Pear has a great selection of options for the men and boys in your life? 

Check out these options from the Design Team!

This adorable Boy with Airplane from Heidi would make a great birthday card for the young (or old) pilot in your life. Heidi's also used the Mini Gears dies for this card. 

If the man in your life doesn't long for the skys, perhaps they yearn for the sea. Heidi's also created this terrific card for with Fishing on a Pier and the Near the Sea sentiment.

Grab your Father's Day options from the Prickley Pear store now and have them in plenty of time for Father's Day. 

Michelle has used Any Man Can as the focal point on her card which also features Vintage Cars ATC and Oak Leaf.

And Tracie's Father's Day card features a classic Vintage Cadillac with the classic daddy's girl sentiment Find my Prince.

There are plenty more great options for the Boys and Men in your life. Check out the Prickley Pear store!

And, don't forget to visit the Prickley Pear Store and Facebook page for all the latest news.

Vintage Viewpoint

Hello Everyone! 

We're here with another regular feature on the Prickley Pear blog. Welcome to Vintage Viewpoint, where we look at some previously created projects using the vast selection of top quality stamps in the Prickley Pear store. 

Perhaps you're new to Prickley Pear? Then we want to show you what treasures are buried deep in our database.

Maybe you're a long time fan? Then we hope you're inspired to pull those stamps out of their hiding places and create away! 

Since we're kicking off the Vintage Viewpoint, let's start there!

This stamp is called 5 Vintage Ladies, perfect for thank you's or celebrations of friendship.

Evelyn also offers a classic, feminine option.  

The 50's Bodice is lovely in shades of blue and red

And this gorgeous 50's Lady calls the shots with this sassy kitchen wall hanging.

Thanks for joining us this week! We'll have much more to see and view on the next vintage viewpoint. 

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January New Release - Day 2, Part 1

Welcome back, Prickley Pear fans!

The January 2017 New Release is here and brings you 22 new red rubber stamps and 3 new clear sets. 

The Design Team has been inking their fingers for weeks to bring you the best inspiration ever!

This January release centers around the holidays early in the year. Today, I share with you some of the Valentine's creations we made with this release. Don't forget, you can get all six of the Valentine's red rubber stamps in the Sales Special #2 - Valentines.

Let's start with this elegant shaker card from Michelle. She's used Be Mine Forever and her coloring on that banner is phenomenal!

 

Michelle also played with the other vintage inspired option, Be Mine Forever. I love that this card isn't focused on the traditional red and pink. 

 

Want to see another look with this stamp? Heidi has gone with more subdued colors in her card, bringing out that vintage feel. 


 

A simple cutting of the banner in Happy Valentine's Day makes it the perfect sentiment for Love Birds. Look at Heidi's shading on those wings!

 

We just could not get enough of these love birds! Donna has paired her colorful Love Birds with sentiments from the Love Banner clear set. 

 

Here's another Love Birds look by Katie. 

 

If you're more into clean and simple creations, check out Kelly's card with the Large Swirled Heart. 

 
The Swirled Hearts come in three sizes - small, medium and large - as Heidi has shown here.

 

Not included in the Valentine Sale Special, but also fitting today's theme is the Love Banner clear set. This set is included in it's own Sales Special #5 - Clear Set Special. Katie shows us how this set can make a quick and easy card for the one you love.  

 

And, Sharon has made life a little sweeter with this adorable drawer box, decorated with the Love Banners.





   And, that concludes our Valentine inspiration for you today. This release is action packed, so come back this afternoon for our next  post where we share some of the faith based stamps now available.

Just a reminder, here are all the New Release specials, available until January 29th. Don't forget about the FREE SHIPPING on US domestic orders (use FREESHIP in the coupon box at checkout).


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