Thursday, January 10, 2013

Inspired By Stamping Release Day!

Today at Inspired By Stamping all the new stamps and dies are in the store!  This release is just so beautiful.  Let me show you some of the goodies.

I used Flowers Bloom for the purple wedding (or Confirmation, graduation, whatever!) card below:



I stamped the frame with Perfect Plum ink, die cut it using the new Fancy Label Dies I, then colored the flowers with Copic markers.


The pretty White Curly Flower is sold at IBS, too.


For the next card, I used Small Fancy Labels I:

Although it's still winter - and I LOVE winter! - this card has a decidedly fresh, spring-like color palette (and of course, there are butterflies!).


I used Soft Sky to ink the frame, ran it through my Big Shot with the new Fancy Label Dies I, and stamped on a sweet sentiment.  Had to add some Liquid Pearls, you know!  tee hee


The next project was oh-so-fun to dream up!  I've recently bought lots of buttons, and needed some cool storage for them.  I decided to re-purpose little candle holders from Bath and Body Works using the new set, Crafty Organization and the Fancy Label Dies I.


Here's the candle jar before (this one smells a bit like frankincense...mmm!)....


...then cleaned and filled with buttons....


...and then topped with these snazzy labels!  I kept the labels flat, so that I can stack more button jars on top as I use up the candles for more button storage.


Blog candy alert!!  For a chance to win a 4" x 8" stamp set of your choice PLUS the new dies, leave love at these blogs today:
Colleen Dietrich (that's me!)

And then tomorrow, leave love on these blogs for another chance to win:


Important Stuff To Know:
  • The release starts on Thursday, January 10th, when all the products will be available for purchase.
  • Special bundle pricing:   buy Small Fancy Labels 1, Just Because, Flowers Bloom and Crafty Organization plus Fancy Label Dies I for a 15% discount.
  • Free shipping on orders over $25 THURSDAY AND FRIDAY ONLY.
  • Blog candy!  To be eligible, please leave a comment on everyone's blog, both Thursday and Friday, for a chance to win.  We will have a winner on Thursday AND a winner on Friday.  Each winner will receive (1)  4" x 8" stamp set of his/her choice and the new die.  The die set retails at $19.99!
  • Become a fan on our Facebook page for a chance to win the new die set!  Already a fan?  You're eligible and are entered in the drawing.  Please share this with your friends so they have a chance to win, too.

Thanks for joining me today!  I truly appreciate your visit.  :)



Purple Special Day:
Dimensions: 4.25" x 5.5"
Stamps: Flowers Bloom - Inspired By Stamping
Paper: Pale Plum, Perfect Plum - SU; white - PTI; Old World - DCWV
Ink: Perfect Plum - SU
Other: White Curly Flower - IBS; Copic markers; purple gems - Queen & Co.; Fancy Label Dies I - IBS

Butterflies For You:
Dimensions: 4.25" x 5.5"
Stamps: Small Fancy Labels - IBS
Paper: Daffodil Delight, green and yellow patterns - SU; white - PTI
Ink:  Soft Sky - SU; Versafine Onyx Black -Tsukineko
Fibers: blue polka dot ribbon
Other: White Opal Liquid; butterfly die cuts - SU; Fancy Label Dies I - IBS

Button Jars:
Stamps: Crafty Organization - IBS
Paper: white - PTI
Ink:  Baja Breeze - SU; Versafine Onyx Black - Tsukineko
Other:  Fancy Label Dies I - IBS

48 comments:

Paperesse said...

Both cards are gorgeous, but I have a thing for purple so I have to say, the first card really, really wowed me!! And the labels look great on the upcycled candle containers (a good idea to keep in mind myself).

Sindhu said...

Colleen..your cards are so gorgeous.. The second one is my favourite. Superb colour combination. You have used the die cut and sentiment so well.. Also i just adore the butterflies and polka dotted ribbon..

Jennifer said...

Beautiful as always. Love the spring colors on the second card...makes me feel warm. =)

Very clever on re-purposing the candle holders! Great idea.

Lynda said...

There is something magical abt purples and greens together. I am loving the co-ordinated die and stamps . So many ideas and so much creativity. The b'fly card is also so fab and fresh Colleen.

Sonia said...

Beautiful cards! I especially like the Flowers bloom- beautiful frame. Love the jars the candles come in; the lid makes it easy to stack.

jessica said...

what gorgeous projects and love the button storage!! These new stamps and dies are awesome!
TFS

Anonymous said...

I love your cards, but the butterflies are stunning!

Hussena said...

Beautiful cards Colleen ...Love the color combos you have used...Simply gorgeous...And I love the way you have made the button jar...So pretty! :)

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

Love love love love loveeeeeeeee your cards!! They are so elegant looking!! BEAUTIFUL!! And those jars are FABULOUS!!!!! What a great way to up-cycle!!!

Lisa Elton said...

Gorgeous Colleen! You rocked this new release! Your little button jars are darling ;)

Annette Allen said...

aww your cards are gorgeous... I really love the the Just for You card...your idea for using the candle jars is awesome..love it

lisa808 said...

Purple is my favorite color and your card is stunning! Love the spring colors and feel of the second card. The repurposed candle jars are such a great idea.

Benzi said...

Gorgeous plum colored card, Colleen. And, you know I love the polka dot ribbon on the second one. Oh, I wish I could like winter, but no, just not in the cards. Except, if we get a snow. :-) Great idea with the candle holders. Reminds me, I think I'll go light a Bath and Body Works candle.

~ Kendra ~ said...

Such beautiful card, especially love the purple one!! Beautiful!! LOVE your candle jars cleaned and filled with buttons!!

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Gorgeous creations, my fav is the purple one. The images are beautiful as well. Have a great day, Shirley

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

wow love your idea for storing buttons, totally going to have lift this! I also love the new labels dies! Thanks!

Bobbi Miller said...

I just love all your cards and these new stamps. I can't wait to place my order for these new sets, and I really like the new die set. You are very talented! TFS

Carol Lucas said...

Such beautiful cards! My favorite is the purple one, but the colors on the other card are so fresh. Gorgeous!

Marisa said...

Way to rock the purple and loving all those polka dots on the second card. Lovely labels for your jars too. Well done all round :)

Miriam Prantner said...

Beautiful projects! I especially love that first card, such pretty purples, and those little jars are adorable.

Pooja said...

Superb cards ! First one my favorite !

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card Colleen!!

Notes by Nina said...

Beautiful cards Colleen and I love how you recycled for your button jars.

Liz O. said...

Colleen, your projects are fabulus! Love the clean look of your cards but yet very elegant and great idea to repurpose those canddle holders, thank you for sharing!
Hve a lovely day!
Liz

walchowDesign said...

Two gorgeous cards, Colleen! The label stamps looks so elegant and love the idea of the button jars too!

Deb Hickman said...

Such beautiful creations, love the little jars. Deb x

Rene from OZ x said...

Your cards are relly beautiful.
RENE FROM OZ xo

gracescraps@gmail.com said...

Wow such gorgeous cards!! ~ Blessings, Tracey

http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

Linda Breedlove said...

Colleen, your cards are gorgeous. You've used these sets so well... absolute perfection!!! I love what you've created.

Jessica Pascarella said...

Your cards are beautiful!!! Thanks for the inspiration!

Mary Ann said...

AWESOME!your cards are very pretty,like your idea for buttons..

yyam said...

Oh wow. These are beautiful projects Colleen!

yyam said...

Oh wow. These are beautiful projects Colleen!

Angie Brown said...

Your cards are beautiful, i love the first one in plum especially :)

Vicki Dutcher said...

Beautiful show casing- love the jar :)

Liz Weber said...

Beautiful work Colleen, I adore those jars full of buttons and I love your very pretty cards, love how you have showcased the stamp sets.

Pammejo said...

Love your cards they are beautiful, the stamps look amazing. I just became a follower and an excited to have found your blog. TFS

Martha Herrera said...

Love, Love the purple card! And your little jar of buttons - so clever!

Carole said...

Oh my goodness your card is beautiful. The stamps and dies are sensational. You are an an-abler. I want them all

Emily Keaton said...

Colleen, all of your projects for this stamp release our outstanding! And aren't those little button jars the cutest? You rocked this new release :-)

Leah said...

Wonderful projects! I love the button jars, so cute!

Unknown said...

These are all so pretty. I just love what you did with the candle jar.

Hugs

Kathy said...

love the cards - the colors are just beautiful.

Anonymous said...

Love your projects! The purple card is my favorite - simply stunning! I love the labels though you created for the little button jars out of the repurposed candles! Great idea! But, then there is that bright and springy card too! Is there any end to your talent????

Chris R. from Iowa

Bonnie said...

I'm not usually a purple person, but I'm loving the first card here! I love everything about it! That flower is gorgeous and makes the card extra special. And I always love green, yellow and butterflies!

Leslie Miller said...

You've done a beautiful job showcasing this release, Colleen! The first card in lilac stopped me in my tracks as I was scrolling through catching up. Then the next card in those sunny garden colors has immense "happy" appeal. A very sunny and cheerful card.

Jinny Newlin said...

Such beautiful cards, Col! I really adore that first one! You sure know how to make a girl like purple ;)! So pretty! And your button jars are pure genius! Way to up-cycle and reuse! Absolutely brilliant!

Sue Lelli said...

So many pretties! The purple card is just STUNNING and I LOVE the blue polka dot ribbon and the colors! FAB jars, too!

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