I don't know about you, but this release seems to have flown by! It is hard to believe that we are already to the last day!
Today I get the opportunity to introduce you to an amazing new line of stamps designed by Dawn McVey. Her stylish loopy handwriting is one of her trademarks that have lead her to success with the previously released Signature Christmas and Signature Greetings. She has taken that look to a whole new level with a series of four mini $5 stamp sets that will leave you with endless possibilities and unique ways to convey your feelings on a card.
Each of the four mini sets feature a solid, bold image embellished with a key word in her trademark handwriting. Each set also includes four sentiments that can be used in conjunction with the main image or other images from your collection. And the best part? Each set/shape has a coordinating die that will bring you even more possibilities. Here's a run down of the four Signature Series sets being released this month...
- Signature Series: Butterfly see Dawn's countdown post HERE.
- Signature Series: Cupcake see Dawn's countdown post HERE.
- Signature Series: Dress Form see Dawn's countdown post HERE.
- Signature Series: Flower see Dawn's countdown post HERE.
And here's a peek at all the coordinating dies being made available as a separate purchase for only $5 each! They are versatile in themselves!
The details.
- All four Signature Series mini sets (Butterfly, Cupcake, Dress Form and Flower) will be available for purchase on November 15th.
- The sets will retail for $5 each.
- All four Signature Series mini sets (Butterfly, Cupcake, Dress Form and Flower) contain 5 stamps each. Each set includes 1 main image and 4 sentiments.
- There will be a coordinating die available for each set, available for purchase separately for $5 each. The measurements of these dies are as follows: 2-1/4" x 1-1/2" (Butterfly), 1-1/2" x 2" (Cupcake), 1" x 3-1/4" (Dress Form), 2" x 2" (Flower)
Dawn also has a new pre-printed Color Couture embellishment set available for purchase this month. (If you are unfamilar with the Color Couture product line, you can read all about it HERE). As always, the color combinations are amazing as well as the overall design and style of the pieces. This is definitely something you will want to add to your ongoing collection!
The details.
- Color Couture, Volumes 10-12, will be available for purchase on November 15th.
- It will retail for $12.
- Color Couture, Volumes 10-12, contains 3 Color Swatch Dividers, 9 inspiration pages of projects (contributed by Dawn, Betsy Veldman & Melissa Phillips), and 15 pages of full-color embellishments.
- An exclusive binder designed to hold all of your pages together with style and easy reference is available for purchase separately HERE.
- This is an ongoing series. A new printed collection will be introduced once each quarter, with the other two months of the quarter bringing you inexpensive downloadable materials to add to your binder for even more inspiration!
The colors in these collections are as follows:
Vol. 10 (Kraft, Raspberry Fizz, Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise, Dark Chocolate)
Vol. 11 (Hawaiian Shores, Aqua Mist, Berry Sorbet, Pure Poppy, White)
Vol. 12 (Fine Linen, Pure Poppy, Raspberry Fizz, New Leaf, Dark Chocolate)
Now that I have made all of the formal introductions, let's get onto some projects!
The team and I each selected our favorite Signature Series set to work with and showcase a few projects for you. I selected Signature Series: Flower because I love the unique shape of the coordinating die.
Speaking of the die, I used it here to cut out a "window" in my Dark Chocolate mat.
I decided to incorporate some of the new Color Couture Embellies into my project as well and their color scheme is what providing the jumping point of my project. Each color group comes with it's own set of borders. One fun thing I like to do s cut the borders from the sheet using decorative edge scissors like I did here. The different edges you create can add a whole new element of style to the borders.
Next, I placed the Dark Chocolate mat over my white card front and stamped the flower image with Orange Zest ink. Don't you just love the way Dawn positioned the "joy" inside the image?
Here's a little tidbit I stumbled upon that I thought might be of interest to you... there are flower images printed within the embellies pages of the new Color Couture that coordinate with the shape of the stamp in Signature Series: Flower. I selected a couple small ones to cut out and use on my project.
I customized the center of the flowers with a 2-way glue pen and a bit of Prisma glitter.
The sentiment I used was from Signature Series: Butterfly. I heat embossed it with White Filigree Embossing powder. There are some truly unique sentiments in ALL of the Signature Series sets, which I love because sometimes you want to spice things up and stop using "Thinking of You".
I love the dimension and detail that is added by adhering the Dark Chocolate mat with dimensionals over the stamped flower. It is such a cool effect, one that I will never tire of!
It's a fairly simple project, but I think it still packs a punch of style and leave the recipient with a smile.
For my next card, I wanted to show you how you could use the die without the stamp set.
I used the Signature Series: Flower die to cut a felt flower. Recognize that color? It's Scarlet Jewel and it is this month's brand new felt color. It is so rich and luxurious, you'll want to put it on everything!
I used y sewing machine to do a bit of stitching and I used a needle and thread to stitch the center button in place.
the leaf image is from Turning a New Leaf and it is stamped in Hibiscus Burst ink onto a Sweet Blush mat. I went back in with the small single leaf from the set and added accents with the Scarlet Jewel ink. Tiny silver seed beads were adhered at the base of each leaf for added detail. Don't you just love that look?!?!
The sentiment is from Signature Series: Dress Form and it might possibly one of my favorites between all of the options in the sets. I stamped it in Scarlet Jewel ink.
I added a Scarlet Jewel Grosgrain tab to the side and added two more buttons to help anchor it. I think this is practically the ultimate feminine birthday card!
As I said earlier, I challenged the entire team to pick their favorite Signature Series set and create their own works of art! Peruse each of their projects at your leisure and be prepared to leave inspired!
CLICK HERE to read more from Betsy Veldman and see what she created with Signature Series: Flower.
CLICK HERE to read more from Dawn McVey and see what she created with Signature Series: Cupcake.
CLICK HERE to read more from Debbie Olson and see what she created with Signature Series: Flower.
CLICK HERE to read more from Erin Lincoln and see what she created with Signature Series: Dress Form.
CLICK HERE to read more from Heather Nichols and see what she created with Signature Series: Butterfly.
CLICK HERE to read more from Kim Hughes and see what she created with Signature Series: Flower.
CLICK HERE to read more from Lisa Johnson and see what she created with Signature Series: Butterfly.
CLICK HERE to read more from Maile Belles and see what she created with Signature Series: Dress Form.
CLICK HERE to read more from Melissa Phillips and see what she created with Signature Series: Dress Form.
CLICK HERE to read more from Michelle Wooderson and see what she created with Signature Series: Butterfly.
CLICK HERE to read more from Niki Estes and see what she created with Signature Series: Cupcake.
I hope you enjoyed all of today's projects and inspiration! The team has done an amazing job at showcasing the Signature Series mini sets and I just know you'll love playing with all the options once they arrive on your doorstep! What are your initial thoughts of everything? We would love to hear from you! Just for taking the time to share your thoughts, you could win an amazing prize package!
- Signature Series: Butterfly stamp set
- Signature Series: Butterfly die
- Signature Series: Cupcake stamp set
- Signature Series: Cupcake die
- Signature Series: Dress Form stamp set
- Signature Series: Dress Form die
- Signature Series: Flower stamp set
- Signature Series: Flower die
- Color Couture Binder
- Color Couture: volumes 1-3
- Color Couture: volumes 4-6
- Color Couture: volumes 7-9
- Color Couture: volumes 10-12
Now, how's that for an amazing prize package! You have until 11:30pm EST tonight, Sunday, November 14th to leave your comment and be eligible to win. Only one comment per person please. One randomly selected winner will be announced on our November Release Winners page no later than midnight EST. Thanks for stopping by today and good luck!
Alli Miles is featuring another look at her Take Three: Winter set.
Lisa Johnson has more inspiration using Larger Than Life.
LOVELY DAY CARD
- STAMPS: Signature Series: Flower, Signature Series: Butterfly (available November 15th)
- INK: Orange Zest, Versamark
- PAPER: Dark Chocolate,Stamper's Select White
- OTHER: Signature Series: Flower die, Color Couture Vol. 10-12 (flower accents & border), Filigree White Embossing Powder, pinking shears (Fiskars), 2-way glue pen, Prisma Glitter, Corner Chomper (We R Memory Keepers), sewing machine
- FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"
HEART FILLED BIRTHDAY CARD
- STAMPS: Signature Series: Dress Form (available November 15th), Turning a New Leaf, Background Basics: Tin Types
- INK: Hibiscus Burst, Scarlet Jewel, Fresh Snow
- PAPER: Sweet Blush, Kraft
- OTHER: Signature Series: Flower die, Beautiful Blooms # Scarlet Jewel felt, Vintage Cream felt, Scarlet Jewel Grosgrain, Hibiscus Burst buttons, silver seed beads, needle & thread
- FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"
