Welcome to the January Release. No post-holiday letdown here, just lots of creative ideas to let you make 2012 your most creative year yet! There are so many fantastic items to this month - the next five days are going be so much fun! What is it about lace? It's classic, timeless, and undeniably feminine. One of the most versatile things about lace is just by changing the color, you can change the whole feel - I love that!
This month we're introducing a new concept in our line of dies - the Impression Die. Lace Impressions is the first of its kind, allowing you to gain an adaptable look! Run it through your die cutting machine once, and get a gorgeous impression. Run it through multiple times, and you will be able to selectively punch out areas that you want die cut. Would you like a border cut out? Just punch out those pieces. How about just corners? It's easy to determine exactly which pieces you would like to punch out with Lace Impressions. It's a great combination effect.
The details.
- The Lace Impressions die will be available for sale on January 15th.
- It will retail for $16.
- The Lace Impressions die measures 5-1/2" x 4-1/4". With one pass through your die machine, the pattern will just impress into your cardstock. With three or four passes, you can selectively punch out different details of the pattern.
Lace Bouquet is a reproduction of vintage lace that is stunningly detailed and beautiful. The large bouquet will work wonderfully as both focal points and backgrounds. The smaller individual pieces can be used to build custom backgrounds or paired in unique ways.
The details:
- Lace Bouquet will be available for sale on January 15th.
- It will retail for $15.
- The large bouquet image measures 3-1/2" x 4-1/4" . The large single flowers measure 1-1/8" in diameter each. The small daisy images measure 1/2" in diamter each. The "handmade by" image measures 1" x 3/8".
- The Lace Impressions Die will retail for $16 and measures 5.5" x 4.25".
Think Big Favorites #12 is the twelfth in a monthly series that includes mega-sized versions of some of our favorite sentiments that were included in previously released sets. This twelfth editions stems from three popular birthday sentiments from Enjoy the Ride, Just the Ticket and Wreath for All Seasons. The extra-large format will provide you with all new capabilities and design options. And for only $5, how can you go wrong?
The details:
- Think Big Favorites #12 will be available for sale on January 15th.
- It will retail for $5.
- Think Big Favorites #12 contains a total of three sentiments. The sentiment from Enjoy the Ride (top) measures 3-1/8" x 5/8". The sentiment from Just the Ticket (middle) measures 3-1/4" x 1". The sentiment from Wreath for All Seasons (bottom) measures 3-1/4" x 5/8".
Our final introduction for the day is one taken from straight from customers' requests. Handmade Hodgepodge is a special collection of labels for all of your handmade artwork. It is perfectly scaled for the backs of your cards, tags and so much more. There are so many styles within this set, you will find the perfect finishing touch for nearly every project.
The details:
- Handmade Hodgepodge will be availabe for sale on January 15th.
- It will retail for $5.
- The handmade oval label measures 1-1/2" x 1". The 'handmade just for you' label measures 1-3/8" x 5/8". The 'handmade by' banner measures 1-7/8" x 1/4".
Now that you have all the details, let's take a look at the projects!
This first project is one of my favorites of for today. I used the large Lace Bouquet image as a focal point for the simple one-layer card. I inked the bouquet with both Aqua Mist and Spring Moss ink, fading the two into one another.
After stamping the bouquet, I ran the cardstock through my die machine wit the Tin Types Impression Plate to add some subtle texture. I also inked the edges of the focal point with Smokey Shadow ink and distressed them a bit with my fingernails.
The sentiment, from Think Big Favorites #12, was added on top of the bouquet image using Smokey Shadow ink.
I created my own custom 1/4" silk ribbon by adding a stripe with a BG11 Copic Marker and tied it around the bottom of the card. The focal point was adhered to a Soft Stone card base.
This project showcases how you can use the new Lace Bouquet stamp with Copic Markers.
I stamped the bouquet image with Smokey Shadow ink and colored it with light lavender (V91), light pink ((R30), light yellow (Y21) and green (YG93) Copic markers. I then stamped Background Basics: Text Style II with Smokey Shadow ink over the colored image, stamping off before stamping onto the focal point to make the color a bit lighter.
I added the "Love You" sentiment from the new Script Sentiments set (more about this later on in the week) with True Black ink. The focal point was adhered to a Kraft card base that had been edged with Fresh Snow ink.
I wrapped the card a few times with Rustic Jute Button Twine and tied it off with a bow.
I added a label to the back of the card using Handmade Hodgepodge. I stamped the label with Smokey Shadow ink. This particular label allows you a space to add a date, which I added with black pen.
My next project shows you how a few of the individual flowers in the Lace Bouquet set can be used to create stunning focal points.
I used the new Lace Impressions die with Raspberry Fizz cardstock, running it just once through my machine to take advantage of its impression capabilities.
The focal point was die-cut from Vintage Cream cardstock using the Mat Stack 5 die. I added leaves from Turning a New Leaf using Ripe Avocado ink and the flowers from Lace Bouquet with Raspberry Fizz ink. I added one of the large Happy Birthday sentiments from Think Big Favorites #12 in True Black ink.
The strip of Ripe Avocado cardstock was stamped with one of the individual flowers from Lace Bouquet as well in Ripe Avocado ink.
The back of this card was stamped with one of my favorite labels from the new Handmade Hodgepodge set.
Here's a project that uses the new Lace Impressions die with portions of the openings popped out.
To achieve this, I taped the cardstock to the die and ran it through my machine four times. I opted to poke out all of the openings, but you can pick and choose what you want to remove to create different design features.
I paired the individual lace flowers (Melon Berry) with leaves from Rosie Posie stamped in Spring Moss. I cut out the elements and artfully arranged them at the top of the Mat Stack 5 focal point. I added a few pearls to the center of each bloom.
The sentiments, from Celebrations (a new set from Dawn McVey that you'll be hearing more about throughout the week) were added in Haystack Palette ink and Dark Chocolate. I turned the phrase into a small banner with Kaft cardstock.
I used half of the Lace Impressions cut Melon Berry cardstock at the bottom of the card.
All of this was adhered to a Spring Moss card base.
Another label added to the back of this card using Handmade Hodgepodge.
this fun birthday card is full of sparkle and style.
The birthday sentiment from Think Big Favorites #12 was stamped in Hawaiian Shores ink. I then used a 2-way glue pen to apply turquoise glitter to a portion of the sentiment. This photo doesn't even come close to doing it justice!
I created a Melon Berry lace border by stamping a die-cut Large Scalloped Border with Berry Sorbet ink. The lower Hawaiian Shores panel is stamped with Stitches & Swirls using Fresh Snow ink.
I tied the final card with a bit of Hawaiian Shores Bitty Dot Ribbon and finished it with a Melon Berry button.
The back of the card was stamped with another label from Handmade Hodgepodge.
My last card for you today showcases how the large lace bouquet image can be used to create beautiful backgrounds. I stamped the bouquet a few times using Summer Sunrise ink onto Harvest Gold cardstock.
I die-cut layers of Lemon Tart & Stamper's Select cardstock with the new Limitless Layers 2.25" Oval dies. The white standard oval was stamped with "bride & groom" from Love & Marriage and then I added "so happy for you both" from the new Happily Ever After set.
I added layers of Smokey Shadow Bitty Dot Ribbon under the sentiment frame which helped to accent the Smokey Shadow card base.
Once again, the back of this card is stamped with another one of the labels from Handmade Hodgepodge.
I hope you have enjoyed all of my creations today. I certainly enjoyed working with these fun new sets. All of them definitely have more versatility than initially meets the eye! We would love to hear your initial thoughts on the new products we introduced today. Take a moment to share them with us today and have a chance at winning this amazing prize package!
- Lace Bouquet stamp set
- Think Big #12 stamp set
- Handmade Hodgepodge stamp set
- Lace Impressions die
- Filigree border die
- Postmarks paper pack
You have until 7am EST, Wednesday, December 11th to add your comment and be eligible to win. Only one comment per person please. One randomly selected winner will be announced on our January Release Winners page no later than noon the same day. Thanks for stopping by today and best of luck with the contest!
Betsy Veldman has a few more projects Lace Bouquet and Think Big Favorites #12.
Danielle Flanders has created a couple of projects showing you more of Handmade Hodgepodge.
Melissa Bickford is sharing more with Flower Fusion #12.
Heather Nichols is showcasing Tag-its #12.
Dawn McVey is showcasing her new Celebrations set.
VARIEGATED LACE BIRTHDAY CARD
- STAMPS: Lace Bouquet, Think Big Favorites #12 (available January 15th)
- INK: Spring Moss, Aqua Mist, Smokey Shadow
- PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Soft Stone
- OTHER: Tin Types Impression Plate, 1/4" silk ribbon, BG11 Copic Marker
- FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"
LOVE YOU CARD
- STAMPS: Lace Bouquet, Script Sentiments, Handmade Hodgepodge (available January 15th) Background Basics: Text Style II
- INK: Smokey Shadow, Fresh Snow, True Black
- PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Classic Kraft
- OTHER: V91, R30, YG93 and Y21 Copic Markers, Rustic Jute Button Twine
- FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"
LACE & LEAVES BIRTHDAY CARD
- STAMPS: Lace Bouquet, Think Big Favorites #12, Handmade Hodgepodge (available January 15th) Turning a New Leaf
- INK: Ripe Avocado, Raspberry Fizz, True Black
- PAPER: Vintage Cream, Ripe Avocado, Raspberry Fizz
- OTHER: Lace Impressions impression die, Mat Stack 5 die
- FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"
CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW HOME CARD
- STAMPS: Lace Bouquet, Celebrations, Handmade Hodgepodge (available January 15th) Rosie Posie
- INK: Melon Berry, Spring Moss, Haystack Palette, Dark Chocolate
- PAPER: Vintage Cream, Spring Moss, Melon Berry, Classic Kraft
- OTHER: Lace Impressions impression die, pearls (KaiserCraft), Mat Stack 5 die
- FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"
GLITTERED HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARD
- STAMPS: Lace Bouquet, Think Big Favorites #12, Handmade Hodgepodge (available January 15th) Stitches & Swirls
- INK: Hawaiian Shores, Melon Berry, Fresh Snow
- PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, Melon Berry
- OTHER: Large Scalloped Border die, Hawaiian Shores Bitty Dot Ribbon, MElon Berry button, twine, glitter (Doodlebug Designs)
- FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"
BRIDE & GROOM CARD
- STAMPS: Lace Bouquet, Happily Ever After, Handmade Hodgepodge (available January 15th) Love & Marriage
- INK: Summer Sunrise, Smokey Shadow
- PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Lemon Tart, Harvest Gold, Smokey Shadow
- OTHER: Smokey Shadow Bitty Dot Ribbon, Limitless Layers 2.25" Oval dies
- FINISHED SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"
