I have some AMAZING things to introduce to you today, many of which won't break the bank!
First, Maile Belles is bringing you her very first stamp set entitled Modern Basics. This amazing building set has literally an infinite number of possibilities. From backgrounds, to focal points, sentiment accents and more. You will never, ever tire of using this set and developing new favorite ways to use it!
The details.
- Modern Basics will be available for sale on March 15th.
- It will retail for $24.
- Modern Basics contains a total of 37 stamps (4 sentiment blocks, 3 borders, 23 building shapes/accents and 7 sentiments)
Next up is the second addition to the popular Flower Fusion line-up by Melissa Bickford.
This month she is bringing you a dainty two-step flower in two sizes. You will love all of the amazing possibilities that are available and combinations that will manifest as you begin using this set in your own creations.
The details.
- Flower Fusion #2 will be available for sale on March 15th.
- It will retail for $5.
- Flower Fusion #2 contains a total of 7 stamps (1 large solid flower, 1 large outline flower, 1 small solid flower, 1 small outline flower, 1 stem and 2 sentiments)
- A coordinating die for the large flower in this set will be available for sale separately for $3. The die measures 1" in diameter.
Another popular ongoing series is our Think Big Favorites line-up. This month we are bringing you mega-sized version of two sentiments from Star Prints. These flourished phrases will add a stylish twist to many of your projects!
The details.
- Think Big Favorites #2 will be available for sale on March 15th.
- It will retail for $5.
- Think Big Favorites #2 contains a total of 2 sentiments. "Thank You" measures 2-3/8" wide and 3/4" tall. "It's Your Day" measures 2-1/4" wide and 1-3/4" tall.
I have one more exciting reveal for you tonight...something that many of you have been waiting a long time for. A die collection to coordinate with the most popular images from Turning a New Leaf stamp set. You will love how easy it is to layer these leaves after pairing them up with the ease of die-cutting!
The details.
- The Turning a New Leaf Die Collection will be available for sale on March 15th.
- The set of four dies will retail for $15.
- The Turning a New Leaf Die Collection contains a total of four dies. Each of the dies have the following dimensions: 4" x 3-1/2" (A), 2-1/2" x 2-1/4" (B), 2" x 2-1/2" (C), 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" (D).
Now, onto the projects!
First, a bold and bright project that shows off the new flowers & dies!
I used the new Turning a New Leaf dies with Simply Chartreuse cardstock and stamped them with the coordinating images from Turning a New Leaf stamp set using Versamark ink.
I diecut Flower Fusion #2 blooms from Raspberry Fizz cardstock and stamped them with the coordinating outline image from the Flower Fusion #2 stamp set using Versamark as well. Some were adhered in place with foam dimensionals and some adhered directly to the card front to create different levels of depth.
The sentiment, from Think Big Favorites #2, was stamped in True Black ink onto the Smokey Shadow card base.
Note that the leaves were adhered in such a way that they hang over the edge of the card slightly. I love this look and look forward to trying it again soon!
Now a little something with Modern Basics!
For the background I took an image from the set that is intended to be a modern version of a butterfly. I stamped the outline onto my Harvest Gold card base using Summer Sunrise ink.
I repeated the shape, alternating positions to create a repeating pattern.
For the focal point, I stamped the thanks word block with Summer Sunrise ink. I then added the three-petaled flower image three times using Berry Sorbet ink. I added small rhinestones to accent the corners.
This card would look fabulous in a variety of colors and the simplicity of it is perfect for mass-producing.
A little something delicate and dainty for my next project.
I wanted to create a soft patterned strip for my project, showcasing that Modern Basics doesn't have to be bold and bright. I stamped this leaf border using Spring Moss ink.
I then stamped the border a second time using Sweet Blush ink, being sure to align it in the blank areas that were left behind after stamping the green.
I love how detailed this looks, but really it was just two easy impressions!
I trimmed my pattern into a strip and distressed the edges a bit with Tea Dye Duo ink.
For the focal point, I stamped the stem from Flower Fusion #2 with Spring Moss ink. Then added the large bloom with Sweet Blush ink, as well as a few smaller blooms. I stamped the small outline flower in the center of the large flower to add additional detail.
The sentiment was stamped with Smokey Shadow ink. I finished the card off with a few rhinestones.
This card is extraordinarily simple in design, but I love it all the same!
I stamped the large solid petal image from Modern Basics in both Summer Sunrise & Terracotta Tile ink. I added the large outline petal to finish the quadrants. I added a bit of paper piercing to each of the solid petals and aded a rhinestone to the center.
I carefully cut within the outline border with a craft knife and stamped the sentiment on the interior of the card. This would make a lovely set of notecards for someone as a gift using their favorite color combination!
Last today, I have a simple little card duo to share with you.
I stamped the thank you sentiment from Think Big Favorites #2 in True Black onto a white card base. I stamped the solid flowers from Flower Fusion #2 in Simply Chartreuse.
I stamped the outline flower image over the large flowers, slightly off kilter for flair. I used a pen to draw a frame around the edge of the card front.
I used the same process here, only with Hawaiian Shores ink.
Black rhinestones were added to the centers of all the flowers.
I hope you enjoyed all the creativity I shared with you here today! We would love to hear your initial thoughts on everything introduced today. Leave a comment letting us know what you think and you could have a chance to win an amazing prize package.
- Modern Basics stamp set
- Flower Fusion #2 stamp set
- Flower Fusion #2 die
- Think Big Favorites #2 stamp set
- Turning a New Leaf stamp set
- Turning a New Leaf die collection
You have until 7am EST, Sunday, March 13th, to leave your comment and be eligible to win. Only one comment per person please. One randomly selected winner will be announced on our March 2011 Release Winners page no later than noon EST. Thanks for stopping by today and we look forward to showcasing more goodies tomorrow!
Lisa Johnson has some projects showcasing Flower Fusion #2 & Think Big Favorites #2.
Maile Belles is featuring her set, Modern Basics.
Melissa Bickford has more to show you using Flower Fusion #2 & Sending You.
Heather Nichols has more inspiration using all three of her new sets.
IT'S YOUR DAY CARD
- STAMPS: Flower Fusion #2, Think Big Sentiments #2 (available March 15th) Turning a New Leaf
- INK: Versamark, True Black
- PAPER: Smokey Shadow, Raspberry Fizz, Simply Chartreuse
- OTHER: Flower Fusion #2 die, Turning a New Leaf die collection, rhinestones (KaiserKraft)
- FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"
MODERN THANKS CARD
- STAMPS: Modern Basics (available March 15th)
- INK: Summer Sunrise, Berry Sorbet
- PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Harvest Gold
- OTHER: rhinestones (KaiserCraft), Corner Chomper (We R Memory Keepers)
- FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"
APPRECIATE YOU CARD
- STAMPS: Flower Fusion #2, Modern Basics (available March 15th)
- INK: Sweet Blush, Spring Moss, Smokey Shadow, Tea Dye Duo
- PAPER: Rustic Cream
- OTHER: rhinestones (KaiserCraft)
- FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"
THANKS WINDOW CARD
- STAMPS: Modern Basics (available March 15th)
- INK: Terracotta Tile, Summer Sunrise
- PAPER: Vintage Cream
- OTHER: rhinestone (KaiserCraft), paper piercer, craft knife
- FINISHED SIZE: 3.75" x 5.5"
THANK YOU DUO
- STAMPS: Flower Fusion #2, Think Big Sentiments #2 (available March 15th)
- INK: True Black, Hawaiian Shores, Simply Chartreuse
- PAPER: Stamper's Select White
- OTHER: pen (American Crafts), rhinestones (KaiserCraft)
- FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"
