presenting...new art parts!

today's post is all about 

my new art parts...

the photos are kind of weird...

the background is large...

sorry...

(computer illiterate!)

but you can easily see what's in each package...

you'll see that the quantities are listed on the insert & tell how many of each piece are included in the set...

I have 8 new art parts sets...

5 can be used with any background stamp,

 for a million possibilities...

use any background you already have...

or with a new favorite...

3 art parts have a coordinating stamp set...

that means the art part is perfectly sized for the stamp...

and gives the art parts amazing detail...

if you've not used art parts before, 

the material is a recycled paper product that is very strong...

much stronger than chipboard...

so strong, that is needs to be laser cut...

because art parts are a paper product, inks, paints, stains & archivals are perfect to use with them...

you can also stencil on them or cover them with patterned paper...

I'm so happy to have more flowers to play work with...

these work well with the new flourishes stencil & can be layered with art parts flowers from past sets...

this is a package of 10...

called

 just flowers...

flowers NEED leaves...

so this is a set of 10 and it's called...

lots of leaves...

this set works well with the new

 just flowers 

and also with art parts flowers we already have...

this just might be my most favorite...

it's a package of 6 art parts tags...

2 of each style...

2 scalloped bottom, 2 with a zig zag & 2 with the inverted V cut...

they can be used alone & they are a GREAT solid base for art...

I sized them larger than #8 tags, 

so that they are the perfect covers 

for a tag art journal...

it's a great way to make something special with all those tags we make...

the middle one, with the V cut, is really fun...

I've been cutting #8 tags down to 5 1/2 inches tall...

try it...

it's only 3/4 of an inch shorter...

but I am in love with this size...

that tiny cut makes a huge difference...

and they are a perfect fit with the V cut art parts tags...

my art parts tag toppers look cute on them too ...

this 6 piece set is called...

create a tag

 the next set is simply called 

banners 

and it has 2 each of 5 different sizes of banners...

for a total of 10 banners...

these work well vertically & horizontally too...

they are fun to stamp with a background stamp 

& the perfect place to stamp your saying/sentiment...

oh wait...

banners might be my favorite...

look how cute Edgar looks...

here's another fun set...

it's called

instaframes

 & was fashioned after those old polaroid photos...

there are 2 complete frames in the package PLUS...

2 of the cut out pieces...

the cut outs can be used as the base for a small project...

they can be layered over larger art parts, to create really dimensional art...

or use the crop-a-dile...

punch holes & create a really cool mini art journal...

use instaframes with the large area on the top, bottom or either side...

very fun...

I LOVE instaframes!

the next 3 sets have a coordinating stamp set...

remember the

charming ladies stamp set?

this set is called...

charming art coordinates 

& has 2 each of 

Elizabeth...

she's on the left...

Rick named her...

Marilyn is in the middle...

and Barbie is on the far right...

she reminds me of a vintage Barbie doll...

these chicks are fashionable & fun...

they can be sweet or sassy...

depending on your need & the saying you choose...

I showed the 

metro art stamp set yesterday...

here's the coordinating art parts set...

it's called 

metro coordinates 

& it has 3 of Edgar & 3 of THE conductor...

great for guy cards... 

and the last new art part set is 

forever coordinates...

I flippin LOVE these 2 flowers...

there are 3 of each flower in the set...

stamp them with Ranger's jet black archival...

so fun to color with distress markers...

you can see the red geranium on the package insert...

the art parts flowers fit perfectly with the 

forever art stamp set...

 8 new art parts sets = a whole lot of fun...

this CHA sample making frenzy has been a BLAST!

I can't wait to show you what I've been doing with all my new products...

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the winner of Claudine's class is...

CONGRATS to...

 Helen said...

Where to start with these? I love them all, but the first 4 you show, and Tag Art... my favourites...

July 15, 2013 at 1:33 PM

 

I found your email & will send the instructions, so you can get started...

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T O M O R R O W 

is the 

F I N A L E

and I have something 

E X T R A

E X C I T I N G

to share...

this is 

T H E

H A R D E S T

"S E C R E T"

that I've ever had to keep...

E V E R!

I guarantee you that I will not sleep 5 minutes tonight...

it's that good!

tomorrow's post will be a bit later...

like 11-ish...

Chicago time...

pop back 

T O M O R R O W...

I CAN NOT WAIT!

until then...

talk to me about art parts 

while I USE them to...

make art!

wendy

introducing...9 NEW studio 490 stamp sets...

happy Monday & again...

THANKS SO MUCH

 for your enthusiasm...

sounds like lots of you have been wanting individual background stamps...

we aim to please!

before we start, I got quite a few questions...

some I have answers for...

some not...

let start with 

question #1...how much are the backgrounds?

answer...$10.95

question #2...how will we store them?

answer...I haven't seen the final packaging yet...

but just as soon as I do, I'll post the scoop here

but...

for sure 

4 backgrounds will fit on the white storage sheets,

 that my stamp sets come on...

you can get the PLAIN white storage sheets...

they have NO images printed on them & you can store 2 backgrounds on the front & 2 on the back...

so all 8 new backgrounds fit on just 2 sheets, 

that are the same size as my large stamp sets...

the plain sheets are also awesome for keeping track of clear stamps...

again they hold a ton,

 because you can use both sides...

it's quick & easy to flip thru the pages...

question #3...will there be a binder for the smaller sets...

answer...yes! 

we have had a small binder since I introduced the first small sets a few years ago...

you can see it here...

question #4... what is the cost of the small sets?

answer...$17.95

question #5...when are the stencils, stamps & new art parts shipping?

answer...I don't have that info just yet...

but I do know they are working really hard in Cleveland...

just as soon as I get a shipping date from Ted, 

I will let you know for sure...

question #6...please tell me we can purchase ALL your backgrounds individually now.

answer...I don't have a definite answer...

but...if you think about this, there's only so much room for stores to display product...

with this release of 8 new backgrounds, that brings the total background count to close to 50...

that would take a large display area...

but, as my mom used to say...

we'll see what develops...

question #7...will you be doing a project book again? if now now when? soon?

answer...hmmm...

no plans for that right now, but never say NEVER...

NOW...

TIME FOR NEW STAMPS!!!

ok...

instead of telling you how much I LOVE each one...

I'll get this out of the way now...

I LOVE ALL OF THESE SETS...

A LOT!

phew...

ok...

remember...

these are all the small sets today...

first up...

art comforts...

fun sayings & a cute bunch of "weeds"  with a flower...

good for all occasion cards...

and to create a scene...

this set is...

the purpose of art...

a wonderful large flower, that's easy to cut out for layering...

 and plenty of sayings...

check out...

sassy art...

I squeezed 7 sayings on this set...

check out the top left corner...

I have to say the second from the bottom has been so fun!

this next set is called...

forever art...

look...

yippee...

NEW FLOWERS...

and my most favorite...

geranium...

along with some lovely sentiments...

introducing...

metro art...

Edgar is one handsome dude 

& everyone loves a conductor...

it must be the uniform...

I REALLY LOVE the large vintage train schedule...

it's dated 1901 & has someone's handwriting on it...

she wrote "underground of Paris", 

so this is cool with the Eiffel Tower stamp 

& art part & a whole lot more...

I've been using it as a background for my art parts flowers & leaves...

and as a filler for art journal pages...

the tiny text is perfect!

more vintage finds inspired this set...

it's called

 new york art...

I've been using the "red book" as a background for small art parts flowers...

stay tuned...

I LOVE the graphics on that one...

we can use the "school of art" as a big background or use just portions of it...

I will never have enough LOVE sentiments...

this set is called

lovely art...

I think this cute couple is 

wait for it...

charming...

I'm on a roll & LOVING needing wanting more flowers...

this set is...

garden art...

so much fun to color with the distress markers...

I did a small art journal using all these new flowers...

I had so much fun...

I've been wanting "you've got mail" for a long time...

so I squeezed it in on this set... 

never send a naked envelope...

tags are HOT...

so I thought we needed some fun tag stamps...

this set is the last new set & it's a goodie...

it's...

tag art essentials...

I totally love this set to bits...

for those who are concerned with messy tag backs...

you can stamp...

"please excuse the mess...

I'm very busy making art"

or...if the house isn't spotless...

this stamp will come in handy for conveying your thoughts...

I did a framed version...

lol...

so that's my 9 small sets for this release...

I can honestly say that sample making has been

 a flippin' BLAST...

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I have a GIVEAWAY...

it's a seat in Claudine's big picture class...

nothing I like better than...

techniques...

and look at the format she uses...

cute printable recipe cards...

I contributed a fun project, 

based on the technique Claudine assigned...

the class starts TODAY...

so I'll be back tomorrow morning with the winner...

just leave a comment...

it's simple...

and speaking of winner...

my new translucent embossing paste is going to...

 Lisa said...

I LOVE the new background stamps!! They are all fabulous!!

 And I can't wait to get Charming Art and Art Chronicles...

they look like so much fun!! Happy Friday :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

July 12, 2013 at 10:34 AM

 

congrats Lisa!!!

please send me an email with your shipping info & we'll get this off to you...

9 new stamp sets...

be still my heart...

did you spot a favorite?

now it's time to run...

gotta 

make art!

wendy

ps...see you tomorrow!

tomorrow's reveal is

 art parts...

I have 8 new sets...

yippee!

more new studio 490...

today's post takes a bit of an intro before we get to the stamps...

we're changing things up 

big time 

listening to your requests...

you asked...

so...

my giant background stamps will be sold individually!

so many people who are not really stampers...

but love the gelli plates, 

have asked for just background stamps, 

to create patterns & texture for gelli plate art...

these backgrounds are red rubber & cling, 

just like all my stamps...

and they are the usual giant size...

the cling style allows us to use them thru stencils easily...

perfect!

backgrounds are probably my most favorite stamps...

without further ado...

introducing...

top left...

is...

fancy florals... 

and bottom right fancy flourishes...

click to make the images larger...

top left is called

from A to Z...

and the bottom right is ornate dots...

next up...

top left is 

reverse dots

and bottom right is vintage mesh...

and the last 2...

top left is the

vintage pricing chart

and bottom right is called 

vintage tapestry...

have I had fun with them?

OH YES!!!

do I have samples of each background to share...

boohoo...

not quite yet, 

because there's too many "secrets" on the samples...

but soon!

so...how does this change affect my new stamp sets?

in addition to these 8 new backgrounds...

I designed 2 large stamp sets and

9 of the smaller sized sets...

you'll see on the storage sheet that

 the large sets have LCS preceding the number and

 the smaller sets have SCS preceding the number...

today I'll share the 2 large sets...

remember my new favorite word?

this set is titled...

charming art...

it's 3 lovely ladies with attitude & 7 fun sentiments...

click to enlarge the photo to read them...

and the second large set is called...

art chronicles...

it's designed for art journals...

cards and more...

I love the bar codes for the backs of our art...

this set is loaded with so many cool images...

there are so many on the sheet 

that Zach had to squeeze the large splat 

way up in the top left corner...

this set is 

so 

much

 fun...

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since I'm not able to share new stamped samples today,

here's a photo of

the gold & silver embossing pastes thru the 2 new stencils...

you can see that the flourishes

work well with just the flower from the "lovely large flower" stencil...

I didn't use the stem...

the metallics are dramatic on a black tag...

and...

have you heard about the new distress markers?

hello...shaded lilac & mowed lawn...

I LOVE you with this flower stamp!

that's it for Friday...

have a wonderful weekend...

I'll be back on Monday with the 9 small stamp sets...

until then, 

I'll be waiting to hear your thoughts on the individual backgrounds & the 2 new stamp sets...

I'm off to...

make art!

wendy

STOP THE PRESS!!

I'll have a jar of my new translucent paste

 for a random commenter...

yes...

bribery to comment!

lol...