A {Pear} Of Shakers

 

Good Morning.

Today I have a "Pear" of shakers to share with you using WP9 Punny Produce Pears and the Clear Cut Stackers Pear Dies. First I created my own patterned paper for the outside of this card and the inside of the other.  After stamping the pears, I dripped on a little watered down Wild Mango Ink refill.

 

I filled this shaker with the small pear die cuts, some sequins, and a bunch of seeds!

I love those tiny seeds in there..so cute!

 

This one is filled with sequins and backed by my patterned paper.

 

Hope you're having a great day!

 

Shaker Boxes

 

SSS: Make It Sparkle

 

 

Cardstock: WPlus9 White, Black, Green Acres
Stamps: WP9 Punny Produce Pears, Papel Picado
Ink: WP9 Dye Ink Mojito, Wild Mango Refill, Versafine Onyx
Dies: WP9 Clear Cut Stackers Pears
Other: Acetate, Sequins

WPlus9 August 2014 Release {Day 5}

WPlus9 August 2014 Release

Available NOW!

 

 

Today is all about the hummingbirds!

I love hummingbirds so much.  I have bracelets, calendars, etc..

All of the sets from this month's release work so well together.  This card alone uses 4 of them.

 

 WPlus9 Supplies

Stamps: Flora & Fauna 2, Hand Lettered Thanks, Papel Picado, Fresh Cut Containers // Dies: Papel Picado, Flora & Fauna 2 // Ink: Mojito Dye Ink, Sweet Nectar Dye Ink, Sweet Gelato Dye Ink, Ocean Drive Dye Ink // Cardstock: White

 

For this card I wanted to create a modern hanging planter.

I kept it simple and dipped it in gold to create the style I have seen popping up on Pinterest.

 

WPlus9 Supplies

Stamps: Flora & Fauna 2, Hand Lettered Thanks, Fresh Cut Containers // Dies: Fresh Cut Containers, Flora & Fauna 2 // Ink: Sweet Nectar Dye Ink, Wild Mango Dye Ink, Mojito Dye Ink // Cardstock: White, Kraft

 

All of the stamp sets and dies we have been showcasing these last few day are available now in the WPlus9 Design Studio store!

 

GIVEAWAY WINNER!!

Congratulations!  Please contact Dawn at dawn@wplus9.com to let her know

you have won Lucky Stars on my blog.  I'll let her know to expect you!

 

WPlus9 August 2014 Release {Day 4}

WPlus9 August 2014 Release

 

Today's projects include so many of the new products being released this month.

Both prominently feature a stamped background using Papel Picado.  This set also has companion dies that I used on the project I shared on Day 1.

 

Papel Picado

Available 8/5/14

 

 

For this first card, I stamped the background in Ocean Drive and Mojito PURECOLOR Dye Ink.

If you start stamping in the corner it helps keep your design straight.

I finished off the card with a little stamp set called Punny Produce: Pears and Clear Cut Stackers: Pears dies.  The large pear is colored using Mojito Dye Ink and the small pear just has a bit of color sponged on the edges.  I cut the small pear again from cardstock colored with Coconut Husk Dye Ink so that I could inlay the tiny seeds.

 

Punny Produce: Pears

Available 8/5/14

Clear Cut Stackers: Pears

Available 8/5/14

 

The inside is complete with a simple image and sentiment that coordinates with the outside.

WPlus9 Supplies

Stamps: Punny Produce Pears {available 8/5/14}, Papel Picado {available 8/5/14} // Ink: Ocean Drive Dye Ink, Mojito Dye Ink, Coconut Husk Dye Ink // Dies: Clear Cut Stackers: Pears {available 8/5/14} // Cardstock: White

  

 

For the background on this next card I chose another small image from Papel Picado and stamped it repeatedly to create a trellis-like pattern for my stacked planters from Fresh Cut Containers.

This set includes a ton of great images.  They work really with Wplus9's other Fresh Cut Floral sets.  I also can't wait to fill a pocket, from A Pocketful, with these beautiful new multi-step flowers.

 

Fresh Cut Containers

Available 8/5/14

Fresh Cut Containers Companion Dies

Available 8/5/14

WPlus9 Supplies

Stamps: Fresh Cut Containers {available 8/5/14}, Papel Picado {available 8/5/14}, Hand Lettered Thanks {available 8/5/14}, Flora & Fauna 2 {available 8/5/14} // Ink: Sweet Gelato Dye Ink, Mojito Dye Ink, Cranberry Crush Dye Ink, Coconut Husk Dye Ink // Dies: Fresh Cut Containers {available 8/5/14}, Hand Lettered Thanks {available 8/5/14}} // Cardstock: White, Cranberry Crush

 

 I stamped the pots in Coconut Husk Dye Ink and the flowers in Sweet Gelato and Cranberry Crush Dye Ink.  Everything is popped up at different heights to create real depth.  A bitty butterfly from Flora & Fauna 2 was drawn to the bright flowers ;) Hand Lettered Thanks stamps and dies are the finishing touch.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

 

Dawn is showcasing Punny Produce: Pears and Clear Cut Stackers: Pears

on the WPlus9 Design Blog today.

 

Don't forget to check the Release Winners page to see if you're a lucky winner!

 

WPlus9 August 2014 Release {Day 3}

WPlus9 August 2014 Release

 

Good Morning!

Today I have more to share from the WPlus9 Release.

Today I have a project featuring two new sets,  Flora & Fauna 2 and Hand Lettered Thanks {available 8/5/14}.

The previously released Hand Lettered Hello stamp set and die has become such a staple in my collection and I know this one will too!

 

 

To create the tie dye/ watercolor look on the 'thank you' die cuts I used Twinkling H20's.

These little pots are full of shimmery color. To activate them you simply remove their lids and spritz with a little water.  In a few seconds they are ready to go.  With a paint brush, I added several colors randomly onto the die cuts.  I then dabbed off the excess moisture and color with a paper towel and set them aside to dry. 

Flora & Fauna 2

Available 8/5/14

Flora & Fauna 2 Companion Dies

Available 8/5/14

 

 

Hand Lettered Thanks

Available 8/5/14

Hand Lettered Thanks Companion Dies

Available 8/5/14 

WPlus9 Supplies

Stamps: Hand Lettered Thank You {available 8/5/14}, Flora & Fauna 2 {available 8/5/14} // Dies: Hand Lettered Thanks {available 8/5/14}, Flora &Fauna 2 Companion Dies // Ink: Lake House Dye Ink //Cardstock: White, Lake House

 

I created a multi-layered background. One of which is entirely covered in glitter.

I simply ran a piece of cardstock through my Xyron sticker maker, removed the release paper, and added glitter to the entire piece. I accented the front with a beautiful die cut butterfly from the Flora & Fauna 2 stamp set and companion dies.To finish off the card I stamped the smallest butterfly in Lake House Dye Ink and added another little sentiment from Hand Lettered Thanks.  I love sets like this that allow you to customize your own sentiments.  There are so many ways to mix and match them and create just the right message!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

 

I have another card featuring Flora & Fauna 2 and Strictly Sentiments 5

 on the WPlus9 Design Blog today.

 

There's still time to enter my giveaway for a chance to win the new Lucky Stars stamp set.

 

Chupa is sharing a new stamp set and giving one away!

 

Maureen's showcasing two new sets today.

 

WPlus9 August 2014 Release {Day 2} + GIVEAWAY

WPlus9 August 2014 Release

 

Welcome back for Day 2 of the WPlus9 August 2014 Release.

If you haven't already stop by the WPlus9 Design Blog to see images of the entire release.

Leave a comment while you're there to enter her giveaway.

Now that you've seen it all, what's your favorite?

 

Today I have a set to share {and GIVEAWAY!!} that is so unique;

 I loved it from the minute I saw it!  Immediately I thought of my friend, Jackie!

 

WPlus9 Supplies

Stamps: Lucky Stars {available 8/5/14}// Ink: PURECOLOR Dye Ink Refills Bloomsberry, Sweet Nectar, Wild Honey, Mojito, Ocean Drive, Lake House //Cardstock: White, Black

 

This first card uses the same technique I shared yesterday using PURECOLOR Dye Ink Refills and a stencil.  Seems sweet and innocent enough, right?

 

 

But when you look a little closer you will see what I mean.

The sentiments are so funny and perfect for making cards for your best friends!

 

 

Lucky Stars

Available 8/5/14

$14 USD

 

 

My friend, Jackie and I text each other quite often.

I thought it would be fun to create a card featuring text messages

back and forth between us for her upcoming birthday.

 

Kara: "I Can Always Count On You..."

Kara: "Especially When I Need An Alibi"

Kara: "We're A Special Kind Of Crazy"

Jackie: "SERIOUSLY!"

 

She would agree! Lol!

 

 

Since the theme is stars I created my starry sky using the

pastel marbling technique that I have shared several times before.

{check it out here in case you missed it}

WPlus9 Supplies

Stamps: Lucky Stars {available 8/5/14} // Dies: Conversation Bubbles //Cardstock: White, Black, Ballet Slippers, Sweet Gelato

 

I hope you have enjoyed this set as much as I have.

Dawn has been kind enough to allow me to host a GIVEAWAY on my blog!

She is offering up one Lucky Stars set to one of you.

All you have to do is leave a comment here on this post by midnight on August 4, 2014 and I will randomly choose one winner and pass your information on to Dawn so she can get the set out to you.

Good Luck! 

 

Want to see more? 

Dawn is also featuring this set today on the WPlus9 Design Blog

Maureen has a peek at Flora & Fauna 2 and a GIVEAWAY.

 

 

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WPlus9 August Release {Day 1}

 WPlus9 August 2014 Release

 

Today is Day 1 of the August Release.

Dawn is sharing  images of all of the new stamp sets and dies today on the WPlus9 Design Blog. Then, we will be sharing projects using the new sets and dies until they are available for sale on August 5, 2014.

 

Dawn has designed sets for this release with beautiful images and one-of-a-kind sentiments that would make a great addition to even the most well stocked craft room.

 

 

Today I chose to share a new stamp set called Strictly Sentiments 5.

This set has got you covered for just about any celebratory occasion: birthday, congratulations, wedding, new job, weight loss, encouragement, etc.  My project today also features a new die set, Papel Picado Companion Dies.  These dies coordinate with a new stamp set, but as you can see they can also stand alone.
 

Strictly Sentiments 5

Available 8/5/14

 

Papel Picado Companion Dies

Available 8/5/14

                                                                        

I created a custom sentiment for this card by first stamping the 'Hip, Hip Hooray' and then masking off the 'Celebrate' and only inking the 'It's Your Day'.
I love that it rhymes!
 



 

I created my background using the WPlus9 Ink Refills in the colors Sweet Gelato, Wild Mango, Mojito, Ocean Drive, Lake House, and Bloomsberry.  A little drop of each of my craft mat, spritz with water, mix, and paint over the stencil.  After my stripes were dry I die cut the scalloped 'flags' using the Papel Picado Dies and used one as my focal point and several others to create a fun border.  I know a certain 2 year old who will love these bright colors!

Wplus9 Supplies:

Stamps: Strictly Sentiments 5 {available 8/5/14}, Heartfelt Mix  // Dies: Papel Picado {available 8/5/14},  Modern Numerals  // Ink: PURECOLOR Dye Ink Refills Sweet Gelato, Wild Mango, Mojito, Ocean Drive, Lake House, Bloomsberry  // Cardstock: White, Black

 

I can't wait to share more projects with you over the next few days.

Make sure you stop by the WPlus9 Design Blog to see what Dawn has in store for you and check in with Maureen, Joni, and Chupa too!

  



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