Papertrey Ink - July 12, 2026

⏰ Don't wait until December for this vintage holiday magic!

🌟 Brenda Noelke shows us how to perfectly combine nostalgic...

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VINTAGE HOLIDAY MAIL MAGIC WITH BRENDA NOELKE!

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Ever looked at your stash and realized how much fun it is to mix classic themes with festive elegance? That is exactly how Brenda Noelke dreamed up this magnificent vintage holiday design! She mixed creative airmail stenciling, dimensional layering, and beautiful foliage-building to create a gorgeous, layered winter scene. By combining the nostalgic striped borders of the Stacked Mail stencil set with a vibrant, ink-blended poinsettia and heat-embossed gold details, this interactive mail-art layout comes to life with incredible depth, rich color shading, and a beautiful dusting of gold watercolor splatters.


Follow Brenda's step-by-step breakdown to recreate this festive magic: stenciling her vintage card base panel, die-cutting a vibrant postage frame, layering her epistolary canopies with dimensional foam, and finishing it off with specialized holiday cancellation stamps and twinkle gems to get yourself one card closer to being ready for the big day!


Click the image above to explore Brenda's complete supplies & step-by-step tutorial!

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STACKED MAIL STAMP, DIE & STENCIL COLLECTION

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Bring the classic charm of vintage stationery to your craft room with the completely coordinated Stacked Mail lineup. This versatile collection includes a clear photopolymer stamp set ($16) featuring delightful postal cancellations, faux stamps, and floral accents, a comprehensive wafer-thin metal die set ($45) that meticulously cuts out layered envelopes, tags, and accent bows, and an easy-to-use stencil set ($14) designed to create perfectly aligned, classic striped envelope borders. Available individually or as a complete suite, it contains everything you need to craft timeless, layered mail-themed layouts for birthdays, thank-yous, and everyday greetings.

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MORE STACKED MAIL INSPIRATION

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Layer a lush foliage background with a twine-tied envelope stack! This bright, floral-accented birthday greeting delivers maximum happy mail charm.

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Frame a stamped pastel bundle with shiny silver foil arrows! This fresh, wildflower-accented message card brings a sweet and nostalgic touch to your greetings.

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Anchor a vibrant envelope cluster against a textured blue stitched backdrop! This striking, multi-colored birthday layout makes a bold impression on your recipient.

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY: COZY UP YOUR CRAFTING WITH WINTER WARMTH!

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See it in action! Watch how effortlessly the Winter Warmth collection transforms simple cardstock into cozy, layered seasonal masterpieces. From serene mantle displays featuring glowing pillar candles to rustic winter arrangements bursting with detailed pinecones and boughs, this set is built for ultimate versatility. Whether your style is clean and simple or richly layered with dimensional foam, click through to watch these elements dance to life across a variety of gorgeous design layouts! ✂️✨

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WINTER WARMTH STAMP & DIE SET

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Bring a cozy glow to your holiday projects with the Winter Warmth Stamp ($16) and Coordinating Die Set ($20)! These detailed stamps of candles, pinecones, evergreen boughs, and winter florals pair perfectly with elegant scripted sentiments like Joy, Peace, Love, and Warmth. For instant dimension, the coordinating wafer-thin dies easily cut out your stamped imagery and words in seconds.

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MORE WINTER WARMTH INSPIRATION

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Stack your holiday wishes in style! This sweet kraft design beautifully layers the Winter Warmth scripted sentiments inside a festive light strand frame.

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Frame your winter cards with nature! This lovely olive green design uses the tiny floral sprigs and branches from the Winter Warmth set to accent a sweet reindeer scene.

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Keep it classic with bold color! This elegant red card beautifully pairs the clean scripted sentiments with stamped Winter Warmth pine boughs.

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JOIN THE CREATIVE CARD CLUB!

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The only membership where pre‑cut, ready‑to‑make cards arrive at your doorstep every other month, giving you all the joy of card‑making without any of the prep work. It is perfect for gifting too, since it requires minimal extra supplies and makes it easy for anyone to jump right in and start creating.

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MAY/JUNE CREATIVE CARD CLUB KITS

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Skip the prep and go straight to the joy with our May Creative Card Club shipment! ✂️✨


From welcoming a "Hello Friend" to celebrating with a beautiful "Bag of Blossoms" birthday wishes and sending a vibrant "Build-A-Butterfly" thinking of you message, this month’s kit delivers everything you need to create three stunning designs—all pre-cut and ready to assemble.


Whether you're treating yourself to some stress-free "me-time" or gifting the joy of handmade to a friend, our membership makes it easy for anyone to jump in and start creating immediately.


Ready to craft? Join the club and get ready-to-make magic delivered right to your doorstep!

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CREATIVE CLUB STARTER KIT

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Get ready to dive into cardmaking with ease, because this starter kit is packed with everything you need to jump right in! You’ll receive the Say It Essentials Sentiments stamp set with thoughtful messages for any occasion. You’ll also get ten of our most popular ink colors with matching blending brushes, an acrylic block for effortless stamping, a set of stencils so you can create backgrounds with ease, and a bottle of Ranger Multi Medium Matte glue to bring it all together.


It is the perfect all‑in‑one bundle for beginners, seasoned makers, or anyone who loves having beautiful supplies at their fingertips! Valued at $110, get it all for only $88!

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