Introducing Harvest Berries, Modern Wood Mats, BB: Houndstooth & Autumn Acorns

Today I have a lot of new introductions for, beautiful autumn inspiration and amazing new products that will surely knock your socks off.  

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I've always loved ginkgo leaves.  They have a gracefulness, a simple elegance that just speaks to me.

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Artistically speaking they inspire me to be creative.

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The new Harvest Berries stamp set that I designed for this months release captures all of this and more.  Ginkgo leaves have such a beautiful shape which lends themselves beautifully to so many design applications. This set embraces the beauty that they hold and pairs them up with berry design elements just for a fun twist.  With various sizes and layouts, this set will be a close favorite to Turning a New Leaf! And the coordinating dies provide even more design options!

The details.

• Harvest Berries will be available for sale on August 15th.
• It will retail for $15.
• Harvest Berries includes a total of 10 stamps (1 large outlined leaf sprig, 1 small outlined leaf sprig, 1 large solid leaf sprig, 1 small solid leaf sprig, 1 large single berry, 1 large berry trio, 1 small single berry, 1 small berry trio, 1 sentiment and 1 handmade for you image).
• The large lined leaf image measures 3-1/2" x 2-1/2".  The small lined leaf image measures 1-1/4" x 1-3/8".  The large solid leaf image measures 2-1/8" x 1-3/8".  The small solid leaf image measures 3/4" x 1-1/8".  The sentiment measures 2-3/4" x 1".
• A coordinating die collection will be available for sale separately for $12.  The die collection includes three dies that will cut out shapes to coordinate with all four leaf images as well one to cut out multiple berries at once.  (Think felt berries!)  Their measurements are as follows: 3-1/2" x 3-3/4" (A), 2" x 2-1/2" (B), 3/4" x 1/2" (C).

As a complement to the new Harvest Berries set and in celebration of autumn in general, I designed a new Bloom Builders die that will give you all the amazing detail of realistic mums.  The layering thickness is kept to a minimum with the openings in the in between layers.  The "hole" that ends up forming in the center as you stack also helps to create volume with the petals.  You also have the option to use different numbers of layers for different diameters of blooms.  So pretty and so fun to work with.

The details.

• The Bloom Builders #3 die will be available for sale on August 15th.
• It will retail for $10.
• The overall Bloom Builders #3 die measures 3-1/2" x 4-3/4".  The largest layer measures 1-7/8" in diameter and the smallest layer measures 1" in diameter.
• PLEASE NOTE: This particular die IS NOT compatible with our felt.

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Acorns are another beautiful attribute of fall...

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They are truly one of nature's masterpieces.

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The richness of their natural color is always warm & inviting.

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And upon searching for inspiration, there certainly don't need to be any rules for sticking with the basics when it comes to acorn colors.

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Acorns are like little canvases, ready for your creativity to take bloom on their surface.  

Maile Belles has designed a set full of all these possibilities. Autumn Acorns is a set full of fun fall images and stamping possibilities.  With a variety of different styles, sizes, colors & patterns you’ll have a fun assortment of autumn acorns in no time.  Pair the acorns with the leaves to create hand stamped focal points, stamped background and borders.  These fall themed sentiments are the perfect touch to a variety of cards including invitations, thank yous, birthdays, friendship, love, and Thanksgiving and autumn greetings.  A set like this gives you a number of options; you’ll never run dry on creativity!

The details.

• Autumn Acorns will be available for sale on August 15th.
• It will retail for $24.
• Autumn Acorns contains a total of 37 stamps (3 scale-patterned acorn topper, 3 polka-dot acorn toppers, 3 solid acorn toppers, 3 outlined acorn toppers, 4 acorn bottoms, 2 miniature outlined acorns, 2 miniature solid acorns, 4 single leaves, 1 leaf duo and 12 sentiments)
• The largest leaf image measures 2" x 1-1/4".  The smallest single leaf measures 3/4" x 1/2".  Th acorns you can create run in size from 1" x 1"  to 1-1/2" x 1".
• A coordinating die collection will also be available for sale separately, retailing for $15.  The die collection will cut our shapes to coordinate with all the different acorn images you can build as well as all the leaves.  The dimensions of the dies are as follows: 3-1/2" x 3-3/4" (A), 3-1/2" x 3-3/4" (B).

 

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Houndstooth is a popular motif for autumn and year round applications...

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It adds personality to nearly anything you apply it to.

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It looks fantastic in a variety of colors...

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It's a classic pattern that really never goes out of style.

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Maile Belles has also put together the perfect houndstooth background set.  Perfect for applying the pattern to nearly anything you wish.  Background Basics: Houndstooth is a modern and clean take on a textile classic that perfectly compliments any style project.  This set includes two stripes, a large-scale and a small-scale, that are designed in such a way that it makes lining edges up easy and allows you to stamp an entire card fronts in no time.  This high fashion background building set is a must have!

The details.

• Background Basics: Houndstooth will be available for sale on August 15th.  
• It will retail for $15.
• It contains a total of two background strips, 1 large-scale and 1 small-scale.  Background strips measure approximately 4 3/4” wide and 1” to 1 1/4" high each.

I have one more additional set to introduce to you today and that is Modern Wood Mats.  This fun collection of mat images has a classic feel with a modern twist.  You will love layering these with your favorite dies, including Mat Stack 1, Mat Stack 4 & Mat Stack 5.  As well as Angled Labels and our Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle collection. The unique sentiments will add a fun touch to your projects.  And the small decorative elements can be paired up with the sentiments included or mixed in with sentiments in your existing collection.

The details.

• Modern Wood Mats will be available for sale on August 15th.
• It will retail for $24.
• Modern Wood Mats contains a total of 13 stamps (1 Mat Stack 1 image, 1 Mat Stack 4 image, 1 Mat Stack 5 image, 1circular mat {1.75"}, 1 Angled Label mat, 2 sentiments and 6 decorative accents)
• The images will coordinate with the following dies: Mat Stack 1, Mat Stack 4,  Mat Stack 5,  Angled Labels and our Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle collection.

Now that I have given you all the details and shared my inspiration, let's get onto some projects!

First up is a little video tutorial offering tips & tricks for using the new Bloom Builders #3 dies.

Here are a few still shots of the card from the video.

I love this sentiment from Harvest Berries. Not only is it beautiful, but it's just such a nice thing to say.

And that flower, I will be hard-pressed to not be putting it on everything for the next few weeks.

And I love the graceful elegance of the leaf dies + images together.  I'll definitely be using these a lot.

The project pairs Bloom Builders #3 as well as the new Harvest Berries stamp set again, only this time in a bright and bold color scheme.

For the sentiment, I stamped the Label Basics frame onto a Angled Labels die-cut using Aqua Mist ink.  The sentiment (from Modern Wood Mats) was added with New Leaf ink.  

These are "one-layer" Bloom Builders #3 creations, meaning there is only 1 of each layer rather than the 2 I showcased in today's video.  It really gives you another option & look when using them.

The leaves were embossed with White Filigree Embossing Powder onto New Leaf cardstock.  I then used Handsome Hunter ink to sponge on some resist definition.

The background is stamped with Polka Dot Basics and VersaMark ink.  I just love all these fun layers, don't you?

Did you notice the bowl of acorns in a rainbow of colors above int the inspiration section?  That photo served as the jumping point for this colorful card.

I die-cut and stamped various acorns to line-up as my focal point.  Strips of Black & White Basics striped paper were used above and below the images.  The darling sentiment is also from Autumn Acorns.

All of the colors lined up just make you want to smile!  :)

And now for another take on Harvest Berries.

I die-cut the largest leaves die from Orange Zest cardstrock and used the leftover negative and adhered it to my Summer Sunrise card base.  I stamped the coordinating leave images through the openings with Orange Zest ink.  

I cut out multiple felt berries at a time using Terracotta Tile felt.  I adhered the little felt berries with a 2-way glue pen.  Don't you just love the texture this creates?

The sentiment is from Think Big Favorites #7.  It is stamped with True Black ink onto Terracotta Tile cardstock that has been stamped with the new houndstooth background using VersaMark ink.

I have one last project for you today this time pairing the new Autumn Acorns and Modern Wood Mats, a perfect pair.

The circle from Modern Wood Mats was stamped onto the Vintage Cream card base using Summer Sunrise ink.  The sentiment (from Autumn Acorns)  was added with Dark Chocolate ink.  A bit of Dark Chocolate Baker'sTwine is tied around the stem of the leaf.

I added strips of houndstooth & vintage book print to the bottom edge of the card;

I hope you have enjoyed the projects I have shared with you today.  Autumn is truly my favorite season and all these wonderful products work together so well in capturing the beauty of it.  Is autumn one of your favorite seasons too?  What are your initial thoughts of these sets?  What types of projects do you think you might create with them?  We would love to hear your thoughts!  You could have the opportunity to win an amazing prize package just for leaving a comment here today!  Here's what's up for grabs!

• Harvest Berries stamp set
• Harvest Berries die collection
• Modern Wood Mats stamp set
• Mat Stack 1 die
• Mat Stack 4 die
• Mat Stack 5 die
• Angled Labels die collection
• Background Basics: Houndstooth stamp set
• Autumn Acorns stamp set
• Autumn Acorns die collection
• Fall Prints & Patterns paper pad
• Bloom Builders #3 die

You have until 7am EST, Saturday, August 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 August 2011 Release Winners page no later than noon EST the same day.  Thank you for stopping by today and best of luck with the contest!

Lisa Johnson is showcasing some additional projects using Harvest Berries & Modern Wood Mats.

Maile Belles is showcasing two new sets, Background Basics: Houndstooth & Autumn Acorns.

Heather Nichols has projects to share using all of her new releases for this month.

Dawn McVey is featuring her new set, Gratitude Journal.

Melissa Bickford has inspiration using her new Flower Fusion #7 set.

REMEMBER CARD

• STAMPS: Harvest Berries, BB: Houndstooth (available August 15th)
• INK: Fresh Snow, Spring Moss, VersaMark
• PAPER: Vintage Cream, Sweet Blush, Ocean Tides Kraft)
• OTHER: Harvest Berries die collection, Bloom Builders #3 die, Mat Stack 5 die, pinking shears, Vintage Cream buttons, waxed floss (Hobby Lobby)
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

BRIGHTER WORLD CARD

• STAMPS: Harvest Berries, Modern Wood Mats, BB: Houndstooth (available August 15th), Label Basics, Polka Dot Basics
• INK: VersaMark, Aqua Mist, New Leaf, Handsome Hunter (SU!)
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, New Leaf, Aqua Mist, Spring Moss
• OTHER: Bloom Builders #3 die, Angled Labels die, Spring Moss buttons, embroidery floss (DMC
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

RAINBOW ACORNS CARD

• STAMPS: Autumn Acorns (available August 15th)
• INK: Pure Poppy, Orange Zest, Spring Moss, Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado, Aqua Mist, Ocean Tides, Enchanted Evening, True Black, Elegant Eggplant (SU!)
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Black & White Basics paper pad (stripes)
• OTHER: Autumn Acorns die collection
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

THINKING OF YOU CARD

• STAMPS: Harvest Berries, BB: Houndstooth, Think Big Favorites #7 (available August 15th)
• INK: Orange Zest, VersaMark, True Black
• PAPER: Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise, Terracotta Tile  
• OTHER: Harvest Berries die collection, Terracotta Tile felt, stardust pen (Sakura)
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

THANKSGIVING CARD

• STAMPS: Modern Wood Mats, BB: Houndstooth, Autumn Acorns (available August 15th)
• INK: Summer Sunrise, Terracotta Tile, Orange Zest, Dark Chocolate, Tea Dye Duo
• PAPER: Vintage Cream, Kraft, vintage book print
• OTHER:  Autumn Acorns die collection, Dark Chocolate Baker's Twine, pinking shears
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 4.5"