If you are anything like me, you are always looking for fabulously versatile & basic images for your stamp collection that you can depend on as a "go to" set. Most of the time these dependable sets end up being flowers and upon this realization I decided to design a new basic set that could really help to spice things up! I analyzed some of the trends I had noticed in fashion and stamping. There was a motif that I saw repeatedly, and that was the heart. I knew I wanted to prove that hearts could be used as a trendy decorative accent for many occasions, not just revolving solely around Valentine's Day either!
And that is how Heart Prints was born! A collection of heart images that feature a variety of patterns and looks to suit almost any style card you wish to create. There are a total of nine large heart images and eight small heart images. And might I add, all but one of the large hearts have a coordinating small heart featuring the same pattern. This size pairing works beautifully when nesting the images.
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All of the hearts contained in Heart Prints coordinate with heart punches from EK Success, which we will now be carrying! I love having coordinating punches like this because it makes quick & easy work in comparison to cutting out the shapes by hand!
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You can combine several different patterned hearts together to create a stunning series of focal points. By throwing in a rainbow of color choices too, not much else is needed other than the crisp Vintage Cream card base and the perfect sentiment.
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Speaking of sentiments, I created an entire sentiment set to go along with these patterned hearts to make easy work of integrating the motif into everyday projects. Heart Prints Sentiments contains several incredible sentiments that carry on the theme of "hearts & love". the addition of this sentiment set turns Heart Prints into a year-round basic that you will find yourself turning towards again and again. I'm already in love and I've only just begun exploring its possibilities!
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One little detail about this project that I thought I might get inquiries about... I drew the border by hand with a ruler and pen after I added the sentiment. It was really easy to do and helps to tie the project together!
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As I mentioned earlier, the large & small hearts can be combined to create many different nesting possibilities. The linear heart image shown here is the only large heart that does not have a smaller counterpart. The reason being is that the third heart from the center of this concentric layering coordinates with the small heart punch. So, essentially you are getting a two-for-one deal!
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I just love the way this project turned out! It was so fun to create and I have the perfect person in mind to send it to as well! The large heart images were used this time, stamped in Papertrey's NEW Fresh Snow pigment ink. LOVE, love, love this ink. It is the best white ink on the market, hands down!Just wait until you see the results you will get when you try it yourself! The sentiment was stamped on a small strip of acetate using black palette ink (with just a slight heat-set). Being able to overlay the sentiment like that over the multiple layers of the projects really helps create some wonderful visual balance, I think!
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So there you have it! What are your thoughts on utilizing hearts as fresh and fun year-round motif? I would love to hear your input! Sounds to me like a good reason to do another giveaway! Let me know your opinions on the subject and I will choose one random comment to win...
Heart Prints
Heart Prints Sentiments
and our NEW Fresh Snow pigment ink!
The Fine Print: One comment will be chosen randomly as the winner. The winner will be announced around 11:30pm EST, Thursday, December 11th right here at the end of this post. Please play nice, only one comment per person.
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!
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147
Timestamp: 2008-12-12 06:15:12 UTC
And comment # 147 belongs to...
Congratulations, Mary! Please email customer service with your shipping information so we can get your prize package out to you! And thank you to everyone else for sharing your excitement with me about these sets! I appreciate it so much!
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See what Heather Nichols created with Heart Prints today!
Lisa Johnson has another peek at her set today!
Lauren Meader reveals a bit about one of her new templates!
Candice Aguilar has a few things to share about her latest set as well!
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Small Hearts, Great Love card
Stamps: Heart Prints & Heart Prints Sentiments (available December 15th)
Ink: Pure Poppy, Berry Sorbet, Summer Sunrise, Ripe Avocado, Ocean Tides, Dark Chocolate palette inks
Paper: Vintage Cream
Other: chocolate Pigment Pro Writer from American Crafts, ruler, small heart punch from EK Success
Finished Size: 3.5 x 6 inches
Heart of Possibilities card
Stamps: Heart Prints & Heart Prints Sentiments (available December 15th)
Ink: Fresh Snow pigment (available December 15th), Ocean Tides & Black Noir palette
Paper: Classic Kraft, Stamper's Select White and Ocean Tides
Other: buttons from Buttons Galore, acetate, white embroidery floss from DMC, corner rounder punch, paper piercer
Finished Size: 4.25 x 5.5 inches
"My initial thought was "Oh. Hearts."
Now it's "OH!!! H*E*A*R*T*S!!!!"
Seeing truly is believing...The lovely details do, indeed, make this an amazing set. Well done!"
Posted by: Mary O.K. | December 11, 2008 at 06:48 AM