confetti by lexi

superhero in review

superhero, superhero dies, superhero mask 1 die, and superhero mask 2 die are all now available in the papertrey ink store. it was such a fun countdown for me! i think the primary ink pad smoosh card is my favorite, but i'm also pretty partial to the super girly yellow and pink designs. and the party masks. and yesterday's detachable mask card. it's always so hard to pick!! did any one design stand out to you?

Follow Lexi Daly's board pieces of confetti: superhero on Pinterest.

of course, the design team created the most super projects ever! i've pinned them all to a set specific board on pinterest along with mine for easy reference. i'll add more when i create or spot them, so be sure to follow the board if you want the inspiration to pop up on your feed from time to time. and if you create something, i'd love to see it and pin it too. thanks so much again for stopping by and leaving comments during the release - it's always fun to see your excitement for my new sets!

happy stamping!
:) lexi

release day bonus post!

tonight's the night! all of the new papertrey ink product showcased this week, including my new set superhero and coordinating dies, will be available for purchase at 10:00 pm eastern time. but first, i have one more project to share. i couldn't resist creating a super zappy birthday card with a detachable, wearable mask. the card is 4-1/4 x 9, sized to fit a legal envelope.

beginning with a full sheet of the red sunburst in the center trimmed to fit the width, i added color blocks of comic strip patterned paper to the card base, measuring the space left over to fit the blue and yellow. the two part sentiment pieces are popped up on foam tape, leaving the inside edges close to the mask position free to tuck it under. i die cut the mask from smokey shadow card stock, added eyelets to each side, and strung and tied elastic silver cord. then i attached a die cut and stamped star circle icon over each eyelet, using a double layer of foam tape on only half of the circle in order to not interfere with the movement of the elastic. simply stretch the finished mask into place over the front of the card, tucking the edges under the sentiments to better hold it in place. and there you have it - a perfect card for the aspiring superhero!! so, here's the full reveal...

 

 

 

stamps, coordinating dies, and two mask dies - mega super fun!! and if you don't have it already, take a look at zappy birthday and coordinating dies, cover plate: comic strip, and comic strip patterned paper collection, too. while they're not necessary to use superhero, they certainly add to the fun! nichole has the full reveal along with the design team's release in review. i can't wait to see what amazing super goodness they've created...

happy shopping!
:) lexi

party masks!

hello! we've made it to day five of the papertey ink may countdown to new stamps!! new product will be available for purchase tomorrow night, but first today is all about the mask dies. there are two shapes and lots of possibilities! on day one, i showed you two felt masks with an elastic band for wearing. felt is a great option for longer lasting masks, but sometimes paper is all you need...

you could use elastic like i did on those felt masks, probably a thinner one, or ribbon or twine. but if you have the secret agent glasses die from a few months ago, you can also use the arms to create mask glasses.

quick and easy and you don't have to punch any holes! plus, they will fold flat for including in a card.

i used one of betsy's kit papers that are designed to be cut into four card fronts for both of my mask glasses. by putting the center of the mask between two colors, i got a color block mask. cool, right?!

i decided to embellish each with a single lightening bolt (from zappy birthday) on one side in the opposite color, and add rhinestone embellishments to the other. i love how these turned out! so did my girls - the eighth grader might be snagging a pair of these to wear with her tacky day ensemble today!

the masks are also perfect for photo booth accessories! i chose four bright colors for the masks themselves, imagining a brightly colored superhero themed party. 

i embellished them with various superhero and zappy birthday stamped die cuts in the same four colors, being sure to balance out the color among the masks, and then adhered them to skewer sticks. here's a close up of all four... 

the various die cuts add such a fun flair - i think they'd look really cute in photo booth pics! if you're worried about durability, you could double the masks and use slightly heavier dowels. a similar idea would be to use the paper masks for a party craft activity - cut a stack in the colors of your party and give the kids markers, embellishments, etc. to decorate their very own. like i said, so many possibilities!! i still have a few ideas i didn't get to, so i'll definitely be back with them soon - i'll try to get a bonus post up tomorrow. until then, be sure to check out nichole's blog for scoop and links! and thanks so much for following along this week and leaving super comments. as usual, i've had a blast!!

:) lexi

the perfect superhero pair!

hi there! it's day four of the papertrey ink may countdown, and i have three more cards showcasing my new set, superhero. in designing the set, i purposely drew the the superheroes kind of facing each other, with their capes flying up in opposite directions, to make it easy to use them together. so that's how i've stamped them today - it's couples day! first up, i couldn't resist creating another smooshed ink card similar the girly one from earlier this week. this time, i used all three primary colors for full color impact and i love it! a few scattered sequin confetti stars add just the right sparkle and shine.

next, i have a shaker card similar to one i created when zappy birthday was released. only this time, i used a smaller portion of the comic strip sheet and cover plate instead of the whole thing. these three sections are the perfect size centered on a standard 5-1/2 x 4-1/4 card. 

the superhero couple is inside the shaker with the stars, while the sentiment is on the outside to call attention to it. the various patterned paper sections add a pop of comic color to set the stage and there's more of that perfect sequin star confetti filling it all up. shake, shake, shake!

and last, a clean and simple card, using a single color piece of the comic strip paper - my favorite color and one of my favorite patterns. after adhering the panel to the card base, i added a sentiment for the superhero couple to stand on, as well as the star superhero icon with, yes, a single star sequin! once something lands on my desk, it's hard not to keep using it! i hope you've enjoyed seeing the super couple (and the star confetti!!) in action. c'mon back tomorrow for the last countdown day. but first, don't forget to check out nichole's blog for today's group post information and links...

have fun!
:) lexi

boy wonder, my hero...

good morning & welome back to day three of the papertrey ink may countdown. today i decided to focus on the boys. and while i'm using a lot of the traditional superhero colors again, i also decided to add in a little aqua mist. i saw it on a superhero fabric with the red, blue, yellow, and black. it was used as a background color and seemed to lighten things up a little. first up, a clean and simple birthday card. another mini die cut collage, grounded with the pixel dot pattern stamped in aqua mist, and then again in harvest gold, slightly offset. zappy birthday, boy wonder!

next, a card for dad. a skyline die cut over the pixel dot pattern, stamped the same way as on the first card in aqua mist and harvest gold. the superhero icon, stamped in red and colored over with a slightly different shade of red copic, is the perfect base for the dad die cut stamped in blue and colored over in aqua. together, they create a recognizable superdad symbol that fits right over the low building with the spotlights. the sentiment continues below the focal grouping. dad, you're my hero!

and last, but never least, a sound effects hero card that would be good for a birthday or even a fun hello. the tower has been zapped! i had not thought of using the soundburst in this way before, but it landed under the tower on my desk and i thought i'd give it a try. i think it turned out really fun! wham! zap! hope your day is action packed! again, i've incorporated aqua mist, but this time in card stock form. i really like the light touch it adds. what do you think? i'd love to hear! i'll be back tomorrow with more super fun - meanwhile don't forget to head over to nichole to see what's in the spotlight today, including links to lots of amazing projects!

enjoy,
:) lexi

supergirl to the rescue!

welcome back to day two of the papertrey ink countdown to the may release, and another look at my new stamp set, superhero. today it's all about super girl! sticking with the same yellow of the traditional color scheme, i swapped out pink for the red and aqua for the darker blue. immediately more girly! first up, i created a collage of layered die cuts. the yellow base layer is from the cover plate: comic strip, the burst bubble from zappy birthday, the rest from the new superhero die collection. i always have fun playing with pieces to come up with a look like this one - it's a little like putting a puzzle together. the end result is fresh and fun - looks like a job for super girl!!

next, how about a little ink smooshing? the blast of pink with a few dots splattered around the edges, is the perfect backdrop for another little grouping of die cuts and images, without adding an extra layer. kapow! i also pulled in the star doodle from pencil me in (which is still on my desk from last month, ha!) and stamped it three times around the circle. stars and superheroes are always a good match!

and finally, a card showcasing one of the full sized masks as an oversized focal image. i used the pixel dot stamp along a length of pink cardstock from which to cut the mask and added an embellishment with one of the superhero icons. the mask was then layered over a yellow sunburst panel centered on a white base card - the edges of the mask were trimmed to the card edge. a sentiment in the lower right corner and jewel in the middle of the star are the perfect finishing touches. 

and because they're all about super girl, each card needed to sparkle! a little wink of stella on select areas did the trick: on super girl and the mini mask, on the superhero star icon on the large mask, and on kapow in the thought bubble. gotta have sparkle and shine! who should i create for tomorrow? c'mon back to see! but first, check out nichole's post for scoop and links!

have fun!!
:) lexi

meet superhero!

welcome to day one of the may countdown to new papertrey ink stamps, including a new pieces of confetti set from me. i loved zappy birthday so much that i had go back to the drawing table and create superhero. more super images and super sentiments, and they can all work together, along with the comic strip paper collection and cover plate too. to kick things off, i have a few cards and an additional die introduction at the end. first up, a superhero silhouette woman with a friendship phrase that i love. i used a section of the full color comic strip page and added the sentiment caption box style like you would see in a comic book. the sunburst sets off the superhero perfectly! 

i liked the sunburst/superhero look so much that i decided to use another leftover piece of the same comic strip page for the guy superhero silhouette. this time, i popped him up to draw more attention to him and added the sentiment in black right over the red patterned section. i added a city silhouette die cut from the zappy birthday die collection on a box of blue dot pattern to add balance to the line of images below, both strips extending off the page in opposite directions. the end result is another quick and easy card that will be super fun to give!

and last, i created a small collage of sorts. this is a perfect example of how well superhero works with zappy birthday. the action packed sentiment could easily be used on it's own, but it's also a great continuation phrase for zappy birthday. the speech bubble (also from zappy birthday) is popped up for added interest and the two masks, stamped and die cut, add the perfect pop of color.

and because mini masks weren't enough, i also created dies of the same masks in full size! these can be used as oversized design elements on cards, but the main idea is to wear 'em, of course! i die cut each one from felt, sewed on an elastic strap, and covered my stitching with lightning bolt cuts from the zappy birthday die collection. i used white thread, so i also colored over it with a matching copic in order to hide it even more. super fun!! i so wish i were throwing a superhero party right now! i guess the countdown can be my party - i'll be back with round two tomorrow. until then, be sure to stop by nichole's blog to see what's in the spotlight and the links to who's showing it off. betsy's take on superhero will be a must see for sure!

see you tomorrow...
:) lexi

sneak peekin'

hello stamping friends! if may weren't crazy enough on it's own, i have a new stamp set coming your way! nichole posted this little peek the other day, and i can't wait to show it all off during the countdown starting tomorrow. five days of "super" in the middle of may madness...

stay tuned!
:) lexi

millie's modern typewriter cake

last week was my daughter's eighth grade play, and as for several of our school's recent eighth grade cast parties, i was charged with making the cake. now i can add thoroughly modern millie's typewriter to beauty and the beast's castle, guys and doll's dice, and from my older daughter's production of the wiz, the yellow brick road to oz. millie, aka colleen, was the best helper and together we created a cake that had everyone looking twice. a few people walked right by thinking it was a real typewriter!

we used gum paste for the keys, knobs, and return, with a cylinder of rice crispy treats covered in black fondant for the paper carriage. the paper is simply a piece of sugar paper. i used a food decorating marker in black to write on the keys and paper. this was such a fun cake to make, and came out pretty much as i imagined. i rarely ever do a practice cake, so it's always nice when it works so well!

i posted several pictures that night of my sweet millie on instagram, but i couldn't resist a more complete collage. she had so much fun on stage and looked adorable in her brown bob and flapper girl fashions. it reminded me of the time we went to see a friend in a kids' production when colleen was about five, and the first thing she said when it was over was, "how can i get to be up there?!" she's been "up there" a few times, but this time definitely takes the cake! now we're in the home stretch to graduation - next stop high school with big sis. yikes!!

:) lexi

fiesta time!

happy cinco de mayo! i thought i'd go through my stacks to find a few fiesta inspired invitations. first up, a cactus shaped invite. it's her birthday and she's excited, to a mexican fiesta you're invited!

next, how about maracas and margaritas and a pop of color? this time for a surprise birthday. ay, caramba! no time for siesta, for this night, we fiesta!

and last, spicy margaritas with jalapeño and lime. an engagement party fiesta style, before the bride and groom walk down the aisle. when in doubt, a fiesta fantastico is the way to go!

:) lexi