Spellbinders Blog Frenzy - Day #2!

It's day #2 and they are showing 7 new die sets. The first 2 are the motif and accent sets - very elegant with lots of possibilities.

The next is apparently a grand die - not sure what to say about this one! Can't wait to see what the design team does with this one...

Next up we have a few what I call "accent dies." Looks like Spellbinders is expanding their range a bit...

Then a nice set of crosses - I like these better than the 1st set and will be quite elegant on a more religious card.

And finally - another set of embossing folders. I will definitely report on these from the show and let you know what I think!

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check back tomorrow! I hope to get some regular posts, as well as some more new stuff from other companies!

Jeannette

Spellbinders Blog Frenzy - Day #1

Yep, it's that time of year again! Time to see some of the new products to be released by Spellbinders.


First up appears to be some newly designed embossing folders! Yes, they said FOLDERS! I am very excited to see what they come up with, as I was always a little challenged with the previous embossing templates.

Next we have a new nesting labels set - I like this shape a lot!

This is followed up by what looks like a new concept - how exciting! Decorative circles that are nested, but different! I cannot wait see what the designers do with this!

And finally, another set of embossing folders!

Be sure to check out the Spellbinders blog and their designers' blogs to see what wonderful creations they come up with using the new products. Check back tomorrow for more new introductions!
Jeannette

Outlines Heart...Layered Style...

If you like to cut things out and layer, then Outlines has some great images for you! This is a heart image from Outlines - consisting of concentric hearts. I stamped and embossed 3 total images for this card. The first heart I colored the 2nd heart ring from the outside and cut out the complete heart. The 2nd heart I cut out the outer ring and colored it. Layered it to the first heart with foam tape. Then I took the same image and cut out the 3rd heart and colored it, then layered it to the base heart with foam tape. The last heart I cut out the very center heart, colored it and layered it over the one attached to the base with foam tape. If you want to be frugal, you can do this with 2 images, you just need to carefully cut out the center heart out of the base heart with an exacto, as the hole will be covered with the layer. Now that you have that complete, the rest is pretty easy-peasy. The pink check is one of the print cardstocks from Memory Box. I layered that to black, then red swiss dot cardstock. I added 2 strips of white petite ric rac and then made a little flower and added that to the corner. The flower is 3 layers - 2 cut from red cardstock and one from white vellum. Each layer is slightly off-set. The heart is also attached with foam tape.

Thanks for stopping by today!
Jeannette

Some New Items Coming from JustRite...

Well, the new products are starting to be introduced. This is a new stamp set and 2 different medallion die sets from JustRite Stampers. I really like these products - very elegant and you can create some classy cards (and the variety of matching words give you LOTS of possibilities). And the die sets make cutting out the images very easy. It also gives a very professional look - even if you're good at cutting out. The JustRite design team is starting to show projects with these products to get your creative juices flowing. I believe that they will be shipping at the end of January!

Keep your eyes open for more new releases as the weeks get closer to the CHA show!

Jeannette

Authentique FreeBird Cardstock...

This is a card I designed with Authentique's FreeBird cardstock. This is a line of 6x6" cardstock that is available both in individual sheets and in pads. I then used a the Zinnia stamp set from Flourishes and stamped the image in back Memento ink and colored with Copic markers. Then I went around the edge with Ranger Distress Wild Honey ink. Layered that up to some Bazzill Tink Pink cardstock. I used 2 patterns of FreeBird paper. The stamped words are from the same Flourishes set. Between the 2 patterns, I used some green Bazzill cardstock punched with an EK Success border punch.

Thanks for making us part of your day!
Jeannette

Valentine Luka...

This is little Amour Luka from La-La-Land Crafts. He's a real cutie and is decked out for Valentine's Day. I started by stamping Luka and coloring him with Copic markers - then I cut him out. I layered up the card with a Valentine paper from BoBunny, some Bazzill cardstock and some fun ric rac trim from May Arts. The green cardstock is border punched with a Martha Stewart Crafts punch. The Happy Valentine's Day words are from Inky Antics.

Thanks for stopping by today!
Jeannette

New Copic Colors Coming in February!

I know, you just don't have enough color choices with your Copic markers! Well, they are listening and there are 12 new colors coming out for 2012. They should be shipping in February...

They are all on order and hopefully we will have them in stock by March 1st! They are available only in Sketch markers. I have not heard about refills, but I am sure that they are also coming.

Jeannette