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So one of the most exciting things about this set is the "trail" stamp I designed! See, there it is, the stamp we have all been waiting years for! And the best part is that it coordinates well with Butterfly Kisses too!
I decided to take the trail a step further and create the ability to customize it. So the new set includes a little "two dot" stamp. The dots are the same size and spacing as those int he existing trail image. You simply draw a custom path with pencil. The path could be completely from scratch or be an extension of the stamped trail image, as shown here.
Then stamp the dots along the path. It is surprising how much easier this is to do with two dots at a time rather than just one. (I didn't incorporate more than two dots on this particular stamp so that the transition to curves is easier to achieve.)
After you have completed your "extension" just erase the lines! I took it a step further and after I had matted my focal point,I extended the path off onto the red card base.
How fun is this?!? I love it! Can't wait to see more! :o)
Posted by: Wendy Sue | May 11, 2007 at 12:47 AM
Yay -- no more need to hand-draw all those trails!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | May 11, 2007 at 01:15 AM
beautiful card--love the trail and what a great idea for the extra dots stamp!
Posted by: lexi | May 11, 2007 at 01:21 AM
Love that card, can't wait to get my hands on the set!
Posted by: Geny | May 11, 2007 at 01:24 AM
What FUN! - I think the trail stamp is a very clever idea. Ida
Posted by: Ida | May 11, 2007 at 01:50 AM
Wow! I'm counting down until the 15th! Love your card!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | May 11, 2007 at 05:41 AM
Really cute! Love the trail going off the card. Hmmmm...looks like this might be a different, smaller ladybug than yesterdays?
Posted by: Bethany Paull | May 11, 2007 at 05:48 AM
okay, I already know I want this set. This trail stamp will be so kewl to use :)
Posted by: Lisa Henke | May 11, 2007 at 07:24 AM
Pure GENIUS, my friend! Counting the days till I can order ... :)
Posted by: Sarah Vrolyk | May 11, 2007 at 07:36 AM
I love ladybugs!! Love the fact that you have two different sizes of them. Great card!!
Posted by: stampngokaren | May 11, 2007 at 07:48 AM
Really neat stamp & extender dots! This should simplify things a lot.
Posted by: Peggy Maier | May 11, 2007 at 07:53 AM
Very cute! I can see lots of uses for this . . . can't wait for the rest!!
Posted by: Julie Masse | May 11, 2007 at 07:56 AM
You are a genius!!! totally LOVE this, Nichole!!
Posted by: trudee | May 11, 2007 at 08:15 AM
LOVE IT love it love it !!!I'll be stalking the site...
Posted by: Shawna Renville | May 11, 2007 at 08:53 AM
Adorable! I can't wait to see the entire set...you know I have to keep a job so I can continue to buy these sets? ha ha ha
Love them!!
Posted by: Kim Schofield | May 11, 2007 at 09:02 AM
That is the most wonderful idea for a stamp that I have ever seen!!!
Wonder why all those other stamp companies didn't think of it?
Cause they're just not as good as you!!!
Posted by: Pat S. | May 11, 2007 at 09:49 AM
Nik,You have always had the most unique ideas & have always been SO darn clever. I've made so many trail marks by hand and it always shows that they are by hand. What a GREAT idea!
Posted by: Anne Savidge | May 11, 2007 at 10:00 AM
This is fabulous! I love the easy ability to extend or create your own path!
Posted by: Emily | May 11, 2007 at 10:34 AM
You are brilliant! Can't wait to get mine!
Linda
Posted by: Linda (LSN on SCS) | May 11, 2007 at 10:50 AM
you are so awesome! I love the trail!!!!
Posted by: Alicia | May 11, 2007 at 11:11 AM
I can't wait to see the new set. I just received a huge order from your company!
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Posted by: Michelle Howell | May 11, 2007 at 12:26 PM
Too cute, looking forward to seeing the new set.
Posted by: Tammy | May 11, 2007 at 01:56 PM
Once again, pure genius. I can't wait to place that order!
Posted by: Regina Davis | May 11, 2007 at 03:35 PM
What a fun card and creative stamp!
Posted by: Beate | May 11, 2007 at 05:36 PM
What did you use for the words "with thanks" - I love the "with" part and didn't see it in a previous set. Is it in this one or from someone else? I just love this card!
Posted by: chris | May 12, 2007 at 12:27 PM