Wednesday, March 30, 2011

April 2011 Release Day 3: Filigreed Frames & Die

Welcome back! Who's ready to see what's on the agenda for release day 3? A common request I get is for more sentiment sets. Well, when you talk, I listen, and today I am introducing the Filigreed Frames stamp set and a coordinating die, Label Layers 1.

Filigreed Frames
  • is a 4x6 clear photopolymer stamp set
  • contains 11 stamps; 2 frame images, 6 sentiment builders, 3 ornamental accent images
  • will be available for purchase April 1st for just $13
Label Layers 1
  • is a 3.5" x 2.3" steel rule die
  • will be available for purchase April 1st for just $6

Filigreed Frames is a simple, clean and classic set. The sentiments and font choice are sophisticated and timeless. Each of the main sentiments can be used alone or with their accompanying sentiment builder. When designing this set, I wanted to make sure that it wasn't just a "one-trick-pony". So I also threw in some extra ornamental pieces as well. With just these little extra pieces, the possibilities double.

I shared an early peek at this set in yesterday's post, and today, I'll show you more. My first card is a CAS wedding appropriate card.

I just adore how this turned out. I love it when a design is so strong that it truly can take center stage without any extra fuss. I started by stamping the Dogwood branch from Flora & Fauna I onto my card base in gray ink. I really hope you don't get tired of seeing this set, because I don't think I will ever tire of using it. ;o) To add just a bit of interest, I added the smallest bit of shading with a C1 Copic.

For the sentiment, I die cut a label using the Label Layers 1 die from gray cardstock and stamped one of the frames from Filigreed Frames in white.

I've broken the sentiments into two separate stamps. Making them easy to use alone or together. That's like having double the sentiment options! Here, I decided to stamp "BEST WISHES" and then added "TODAY AND ALWAYS" underneath. I finished the card off with a single dogwood bloom. This would be an easy card to mass produce and create gift sets.

For my next card I wanted to show you just one of the ways the ornamental images increase the possibilities of this set. It's another CAS, but definitely on the other end of the color spectrum.

How about that? Notice the circle focal image? That is actually created using one of the sentiments and one of the ornamental pieces. I punched a 1 3/4" circle, and first stamped my sentiment directly in the center. I then stamped the scrolled bar once below the sentiment, flipped it, and stamped it again above it, all in Versamark. I then heat embossed it in white.

I die cut the Layer Labels 1 and again, stamped another of the ornamental scrolls at the bottom, flipped it, and stamped again at the top. This really is so much more than just another frame set.

That's all from me today. Thanks again for joining in, I'll be back tomorrow with a full reveal! In the meantime...want to win both Filigreed Frames and Label Layers 1? Leave a comment by March 30th, 11:59 p.m. EST. I'll select a random winner from the comments to win both. All winners will be posted here. After you leave a comment, be sure to check out what the rest of the Design Team has to share with you today:

Project Supplies

Best Wishes
Stamps: Filigreed Frames, Flora & Fauna I (Wplus9)
Ink: Smoky Shadow, Fresh Snow (Papertrey Ink); Copics
Cardstock: Going Gray (Stampin' Up!); White(Papertrey Ink)

Congrats
Stamps: Filigreed Frames (Wplus9); Polka Dot Basics II (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Fresh Snow (Papertrey Ink); Versamark (Tsukineko)
Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo (Stampin' Up!); Black, White(Papertrey Ink)
Other:Label Layers 1 die (Wplus9); white embossing powder (Stampendous)

38 comments:

  1. Oh! I am in love with the Filigreed Frames and matching steel die. I am so happy you are offering steel dies with your stamp sets. The dies make my life so much easier, and just gives me more time to focus on the fun stamping part! Beautiful release!

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  2. Yippee for a new die and coordinating stamp set! I love love love this! There are so many ways to use this! Very excited!

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  3. NOT only!!!! Are these cards POSITIVELY gorgeous.... {They REALLY are!} But I HAVE got to tip my hat to you, ever so brilliant and gifted designer, YOU - this SET is the answer to my CRAFTY dreams! THIS + me and a desert island... a little paper and ink.... And I'd be CRAFTIN' for a LOOOOONNNNGGGGGG time: I absolutely LOVE it! YOU are a gift to stampers, EVERYWHERE! Yee Haw!

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  4. Love the elegant and clean design. Seperate sentiments into two stamps is a great idea for design flexibility.

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  5. I am so in love with the first card for its simplicity and elegance.

    Thanks for listening and bringing out a sentiment stamp with so many great possibilities.

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  6. This is fantastic..I love the colors on your cards..simply stunning..can't wait to see what fantastic sentiments are there on the set!!

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  7. Oh mY!!!!Soooo BEAUTIFUL and sooo USEFUL!!!
    I really love this (the coordinating stamp and die set) and your cards are sooo PRETTY!!!

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  8. I'm a sucker for matching dies and stamps -- and the design of these looks great!

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  9. Really like the cards A LOT and how versitile the stamps and dies are. I can't wait to see it in it's entirety!

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  10. Uh oh, you're offering dies now, I'm in trouble lol! I've been loving the past few days of your peeks, and today's die and stamps have kind of sent me over the edge, LOVE!!!

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  11. Both cards are wonderful, but I LOVE the wedding card. Can't wait to see the full reveal of this set.

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  12. Absolutely scrumptious! LOVE the soft, elegance of your first card with Flora & Fauna I to boot and the bold, bright colors of your second with all that scrolling detail! Perfect!

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  13. LOVE the coordinating stamps and dies--BEAUTIFUL!!

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  14. Gorgeous cards! Love the new stamps and die... yippee!!

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  15. LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! the sentiments!!!!!!! No question: it's a must have for me! Keep 'em comin' lady. :)

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  16. A sentiment set? So excited about that! And your cards are both gorgeous. I'm looking forward to the full reveal of this one.

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  17. I love it!
    I am totally in love with the dies and coordinating stamps and I love the quality of your stamps so I know this is going to be one that I'll "need" for my collection!

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  18. My jaw dropped when I saw your first card! SO elegant! And what a beautiful label die, definitely a must have!

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  19. Dawn, I am drooling over BOTH of your cards today. That first one is amazing- love how you stamped on a dark cardstock. Also, now I'm sorely tempted by Floral & Fauna I. (Thanks a lot!!)

    Lovin' the second card too. Those colors are divine, and I loved seeing your take on how to use the scrolled bar. :)

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  20. Goodness me!! I'm SO getting these!! Great value for something I see myself using over and over!!

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  21. Simply said, this new set and die are just lovely! I love the elegance of the first card!! You do some stunning work woman! ;o)

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  22. I love labels with matching stamps! thanks for the chance to win! cjdempsey9 at msn dot com

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  23. These are gorgeous samples, Dawn! I love the elegant colors on the first one...so beautiful! And I love the vibrant colors on the second, especially with the black background!

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  24. Fabulous samples, Dawn. I love matching stamp & dies. And the way the sentiment written, love the style!

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  25. That black label is so stunning as are those amazing flowers and the really simple color combo you used.

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  26. This is simply beautiful. I can't wait to see the whole set of stamps to match the frame. It is definitely going to be a must get.

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  27. Gorgeous card. I love that stamps match w/ dies. It makes life so much easier to create something pretty :)

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  28. Gorgeous cards Dawn - I love the simplicity and of course the versatility of this label shape and the sentiments ;) Thanks for the chance to win, hugs, Ruth S

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  29. Totally gorgeous, Dawn!! I LOVE that first one. So so clean and just elegant. The second is very fun, love the colors!! Another beautiful set from you. SOOO HAPPY stampin' with them the last few days!

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  30. o dawn, just another great set!!!!

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  31. This looks like a very versatile set. I just love what the DT did with it!!

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  32. I just keep coming back to your site cuz I cant seem to get enough of your most beautiful cards!! They are elegant and I love the designs. I can't wait to see more. April 1st is a HUGE day!! Thank you for sharing and inspiring us.

    Joanie

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  33. Beautiful CAS cards, Dawn! I especially LOVE that first one----the way you stamped the flowers and added the label----so pretty! Can't wait to see the full reveal!

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  34. You keep knocking these stamp designs out of the park, everything I've wanted right here in this combo! Beautiful cards, Dawn.

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  35. I love these Dawn! I love how you keep using the Flora set......roping me in for sure! :)

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  36. cute, love the card paired with the flora and fauna set.

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