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Friday, January 4, 2013

new studio 490 day #4...

I can hardly wait to show you todays all new stamp sets, 
art parts & Blossom Bucket embellies......

this first stamp set was inspired by memories of my pillowcases when I was a little girl...
check out the background stamp & you'll see...

my mom had embroidered pillowcases &
 I thought they were so pretty...

for that reason, this set is called...

HEIRLOOM ART...

LOVE the sayings ...
TOTALLY ADDICTED to the background & 
I have had so much fun with the flower/leaves, 
using them on art journal pages...


today is back to basics & what I TRULY LOVE...

FLOWERS!

this set is all flowers with a sweet sentiment...

and...
mini flourishes...

the minute I got the large flourishes in my hands...
I REALLY wanted them 
HAD TO HAVE THEM
sized smaller...
I am in LOVE with these mini's...
and they work well paired with the larger size!

meet another new stamp set...

DAISY ART...

the fringe flowers are AMAZING 
when stamped on CFA & cut out...
they look fragile...
but they are very strong because of the CFA...

I'll show you soon...




DAISY ART has a coordinating art parts set...
it's...

DAISIES DO TELL

the leaves & flower are a 2 piece set...

WITH A TWIST...

it went like this...
I had an idea & asked the guys at the factory if it was possible to "partially" cut thru the art parts material with the laser...
(art parts can only be laser cut...)

look closely at the package & you'll see that the veins in the leaves are already magically there!

they are etched into the art part...
exactly what I had in mind...

just ink right over the leaves...
you don't even need to line them up with the stamp
then stamp over them with any background stamp...

and you can accent the veins further 
with a waterproof pen, if you'd like...


this shows you what the etched leaves look like...


next up...
MORE FLOWERS!

this time from Blossom Bucket...

look at all the detail in this flower...

I used one on a project & misted it heavily with Perfect Pearls mist & let it pool in the grooves...

REALLY vintage pretty!

it's the 
LARGE ANTIQUED CREAM FLOWER...


SWEET SUNFLOWERS

are next...
draw a simple stem...
or use a portion of a stamp..
and use them alone on a card or art journal page...
you can also use them as a flower center for a larger flower...



this next
 PLAID POSTMARK POSEY

 is special too...

the postmark is from an envelope we found at my parents home...

love the colors...
simply...
love it...

this flower & the next 2 pieces were originally released 
as magnets for the gift market...

I liked them so much that we made them without the magnet...
and in February as a glue on embellishment...


LOVE this sweet 

BUTTERFLY...



and another magnet...
turned into an embellishment...

this is really awesome...

it's the 

BLACK & GOLD 5 PETAL POSEY...
LOVE LOVE LOVE this one too!

it's fun to use the magnet on a card & the recipient also gets a little gift...


here's a peek at an art journal page using the daisy stamp...
so easy & perfect with tim's distress markers...



and another peek...

it's loaded with embossing paste texture...

I used the white paste...
with the brick stamp & brick stencil...
it's inked with the distress stains & misted with 

even the new daisy art part has texture, 
because I applied a thin layer of embossing paste
to the art part 
BEFORE I stamped it...

I have lots of fun posts planned for after CHA...
with lots of ways to use/color the embossing pastes...
they are so much fun...


THANKS to everyone for the comments & emails...

I'm REALLY HAPPY
that you are 
as excited as I am about this release...
I can not wait to show you some finished samples...

Rick chose a random comment...

CONGRATS!
the winner is...

Blogger julie case said...
Love, love, love...goodness overload!!
January 3, 2013 8:54 AM
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Julie...
please email me with your shipping info & we will get a little something off to you...

you just never know 
when another random prize winner 
will pop up...
just sayin...

I'll be back on Monday with more new stamps, 
new art parts & new Blossom Bucket goodness...

I hope you have a wonderful weekend...


now it's time to

make (CHA) art!
wendy
ps...
see anything you like?
I LIKE when you talk to me...lol...

63 comments:

jill said...

I've been waiting for more flowers...love the Daisy Art!! Can't wait to see what you do with it...yummy!!!

Dee in N.H. said...

Love the idea of the magnet gifts!! These are awesome!!

Marilyn C. said...

I am a flower person! You rock!

Dorothy said...

Wow! Everything is so great!!
Congrats to Julie!!

ellen vargo designs said...

That new background is awesome - love it! And the smaller flourish = perfect!

Jan Hoefler said...

I absolutely L*O*V*E these 2 stamp sets.
The background stamp, I could see using this ALL the time. The phrases, a perfect set!
And the Daisys!!!! A must have!!!

JPScraps said...

Lots of awesomeness here!!

Gabrielle said...

Oh my! Love these lots! What a brilliant idea to have leaf veins etched into the art part! Love that idea a lot! You clearly had very pretty pillowcases - mine were plain white... Perhaps that's why I don't design stamps...!!!

Martha Richardson said...

There's more? oh my...I think this is the best release so far!

Helen said...

Thank you for giving us more flowers, your flower stamps were what originally got me hooked on your style, so I LOVE these new additions. As for the butterfly... oh be still my fluttering heart... she is so pretty!

slbt17 said...

WOW! Wish list just grew ..... Love the sayings in the first stamp set - the flowers are wonderful .... so much goodness here!
Sandra ltb

Kathy/NorthCarolina said...

Wow....the daisy stamp is wonderful, and I love the new poseys! You really outdid yourself this time, Wendy!

Flo said...

Daisies are my favorite, they remind me of my grandma. I'm going to need that set of stamps and oh maybe those magnets too.

KGumkowski said...

absolutely loved the daisy art! knocked this one out of the ballpark.

Unknown said...

Really like the new quotes-very inspiring! The daisy art really caught my attention, so many great ways to use those♥. I have not seen any of the paste yet in retail stores, hoping it shows up soon!

nonnie said...

love the heirloom stamp set...when i was in 7th grade we had to learn to embroider as part of home ec....did flowers like that...hadn't thought of that in years...thanks for the smile!

Diane Swanson said...

Daisies are my flower! I carried them in my wedding. Gotta love daisy art!!!

Diane Swanson said...

Daisies are my flower! I carried them in my wedding. Gotta love daisy art!!!

Disco Queen said...

Wow! I just love it all. You just can't go wrong with flowers. My Mum & Nan both embroidered. I even did a bit when I was younger, so the embroidery style background really speaks to me. Love the partially etched leaves too! What an innovative idea. With love & admiration, Theresa.

Crafting Newbie said...

The large antique cream flower & the butterfly embellishment are my favourites. Oh & the first set of stamps. The sayings are so inspirational. I expect they will all find their way into my basket though.

Cim Allen said...

I love all the blossom buckets today, the butterfly is adorable. I love they way they add demension to projects. Thanks for sharing .. have a great weekend Wendy !

Unknown said...

More awesome stamps sets, really like the flower set! Keep the goodness coming!

Debby said...

love love love the new flowers! That love should be in all caps. The new BB pieces are really nice too. Cannot wait to get my hands on these.

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Blooming gorgeous. Love all the flowers in this release. Wonderful Wendy. Tracy x

Redanne said...

Oh Wendy, how I want that butterfly..... and the flower stamps are to die for! Love everything -- again.....

Sherry Cheever said...

These are the sets . . I was waiting for the flowers and these totally jumped off the screen at me! The first one took me back to my grandmothers and my aunt teaching me to embroider ... needless to say, these are must haves!

Thanks Wendy! Great release so far and I can't wait to see more.

finnella03 said...

Love the pieces, so so fantastic. I hope you have a wonderful CHA and can't wait to see your posts. I so lovely playing with them, if only I could get the blossom bucket pieces more easily, than ordering from the US! But Simon Says Stamp are great!

Theresa said...

Love the daisy's. Looks like the flowers I embroidered as a kid. thanks as always for sharing.

Hels Sheridan said...

Nope, don't see anything I like... cos I LOOOOVE IT ALL!!! Oh, my, that Heirloom Art Set... coming right home with me as soon as I see it available... and the new BB's... perfect... and the new AP's... BRILLIANT... can't wait to see it all in the real... in... SEVEN days!!! Yipppppeeeee xx

Vic said...

Oh, flowers & a butterfly! Always a love! Congrats, Julie!

Kathy Eddy said...

Each day just gets better and better! I want it all!

Lori said...

Ok, I will totally get that new set with the background...I LOVE IT! That will be a new background fave for sure. And Daisy Art? Don't get me started. Love the new BB too!

Anonymous said...

Amazing! Love the Daisy Art stamps - as well as everything else.

Becky said...

ZOMG!! FLOWERS!! WOO!!! Love them love them! And my big flourishes should be here this afternoon double woo! Though I'm still gonna make 'em a mask. Just gotta!

Leslie M. said...

FLowers!!!! I love all your people but I use your flowers!!! Thanks so much for more!

Wilma said...

Love love love the flowers stamps and art parts!!! They are on my wish list!

Bunnyfreak said...

Love all the flowers!

Kate Yetter said...

I love the Heirloom art set! Gorgeous especially that flowery flourish!

Geraldine said...

love the daisy stamps and the blossom bucket pieces are gorgeous, great new release.

Tona said...

I love the daisys & those magnets are fantastic. Who am I kidding...I love it all!!!

Shannon said...

Wow, I missed a few days of your sneek peeks and my gosh I am overwhelmed. Your stamps, stencils, art parts, embellishments, etc.....just everything, your whole product line has taken on a whole new spin in my opinion and I'm not quite sure how you did it....but you have out-done yourself once again. Your products are so amazing how they all work together so well and they still have that wonderful homespun Wendy V. feel to them. They don't have the mass produced feeling you get from some other products. I'm so impressed with where your headed with all of these wonderful products. You certainly deserve all your success, congrats.

julie case said...

Oh my gosh, I was so excited looking at all your fantastic goodies and then I saw that I won and my heart went into double-time! Thank you so much!!!

Unknown said...

I love all the new flowers! And, the etching in the art parts leaves ... I foresee lots of etching in future art parts! I love the colors on the brick sample ... please do a tutorial when you get a chance! Love it all!

Sharon Y said...

Flowers always capture my heart. Oh the possibilities.

Myrto said...

It is getting better and better. I so love your new products - they have a romantic tint but they are vintage 100%. I wish I could be at the show, to play and see you demo.

Hugs

Larissa Heskett said...

OMG!! SO EXCITED!! TODAY is my FAVORITE SO FAR!! Everything you have shared today is going on my MUST HAVE LIST!! From the Stamp Sets to the Blossom Buckets!! LOVE LOVE LOVE and I CAN'T WAIT TO CREATE!! THAKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
CONGRATS to the LUCKY WINNER!!

Eyeleeeen said...

You're so funny. Do I see anything I like? Better question: do I see anything I don't like? NO!!!! Here is the little poem I just wrote on tim's blog, because it sure does apply here:

Hi ho, hi ho,
It's off to the poorhouse I go.

(But smiling all the way!

Heidi said...

Daisy Art and daisy do art parts....another winner...

Cheri Reed said...

Daisy Art is my favorite so far. Daisies are my favorite flowers. Love this collection and cannot wait to get it.

betjunroe said...

Love, love, love the flowers! Gotta have them all! Did someone say "take out a loan?" Bette

Theresa said...

Great stuff on the blog today!!! I am really LOVING the blossom buckets....that butterfly is too cute. ALSO, I think the veins in the leaves on your art parts are fabulous!! Great texture!!!! EEK! I am loving it all!

jan metcalf said...

What's not to love? All Wendy goodness.

Art By Wanda said...

Oh, I am totally in Love with the Daisy Art set!!!!!!!!!!!!

suzieq23 said...

Wendy, make sure Patty, Queens Ink, brings it all home with her! I dont want to wait too much longer. Love it all!

2amscrapper said...

Wendy, you are synonymous with the word "flower". Pretty additions to your collection!

Carol McCready said...

So wonderful, love all those flowers.

lilyandthelotus.blogspot.com said...

Oh wow everything is wonderful so beautiful..I just ordered the brick stencil now I must get the butterflies.
hugs
susan s.

Anonymous said...

Oh my ! Love everything, absolutely gorgeous ! Sue C x

Mooffie said...

Ooooh, Wendy, I am just loving these. Can't wait until I can get my mitts on them. Embellies: one to stroke, and one to use. Gotta have that daisy stamp!!

whyducks said...

Bowing down to a genius, there is not one of these I wouldn't want to own!

Cheeka said...

Wow - I've never seen your stuff before, but have been going through a CHA sneak-peek website. Your stamps and embellishments are AMAZING and a must-have!

Cher said...

maybe I need to start my own blossum bucket line...would I get a serious discount? ohmygosh..I cant stand it! im going broke!

sabriggs said...

I just love it all! But, especially the butterfly!!