Monday, April 1, 2013

Wplus9 April/May 2013 Release Day 1

It's Release Week! For those of you that are new to Wplus9, we will spend the next couple of days getting up close and personal with the products that we will be releasing this month. All previewed items will be available for purchase on April 5th at www.wplus9.com as well as at many of your favorite retailers.

We have lots of new product to share with you, however, I will be hosting release week all alone this month. We have had some manufacturing delays. But not to worry, the design team will be joining in with new and fresh inspiration over the next several weeks! So for now, sit back, relax and allow me to introduce our April/May 2013 Release.

So, let's get started!

First on the agenda is Paisley Patterns and the Folk Art Alphabet dies.

Paisley Patterns

  • is a 6x8 clear photopolymer stamp set
  • 28 high quality photo-polymer stamps; 28 paisley building images
  • will be available for purchase April 5th for $21
Folk Art Alphabet Die

  • contains 28 individual dies wired together that can be easily separated; upper-case letters A-Z
  • each letter is approximately 3/4" tall
  • will be available for purchase April 5th for $21

I can not even begin to express how much I love Paisley Patterns. With 28 images of all sizes, 2-3 step stamping, and filler images, it is packed full of paisley building possibilities! I started with my favorite paisley in the set to create this Thank You card with a folk art feel. Here's the run down on building this one.

Instructions:
  1. Stamp outer scalloped layer.
  2. Add inner blanket stitching layer
  3. Build flower pattern. Stamp the main flowers, leaves and flourishes, and then the accent flower layers.

I've included both pre-assembled paisleys as well as many deconstructed paisleys that you can build. Recreating this pattern is easy to do by looking at the pre-assembled one also included in the set. I filled in the empty areas of my paisley pattern using some of the filler images in this set. One of the great things about these is that they are sized perfectly to be used alone, or fit inside of many of the open paisley shapes.

To die cut "THANK", I used the new Folk Art Alphabet Die. This font is so fun and versatile.

Wplus9 Supplies:
Dies: Folk Art Alphabet | Stamps: Paisley Patterns, Spring Post | Cardstock: Oatmeal, Lake House

Next up, I wanted to create a set of post cards. Paisley Patterns is the perfect set for this.

I started by stamping my sentiment (more on this tomorrow), and then covering it with a rectangle of masking paper. Then I used several of the images to randomly stamp several different patterns.

To the back of each card, I stamped lines to write the addresses on.

For these post cards, I decided to create monochromatic patterns. But, since many of these images are 2 and 3 step stamping, you could make these in multi-colored patterns as well.

Wplus9 Supplies:
Stamps: Paisley Patterns, Blanket Stitched Blooms, Class Act | Cardstock: Oatmeal

Now let's take a look at another stamp set we are introducing.

Embroidered Bouquet Additions

  • is a 3x4" clear photopolymer stamp set
  • 5 high quality photo-polymer stamps; 5 sentiments
  • will be available for purchase April 5th for $6
Timeless Tags 2 Die

  • contains 3 individual tags and 1 circle reinforcement die wired together that can be easy separated if desired
  • cuts 3 tags in the following sizes; 1 3/4 x 3 1/4", 1 1/4 x 2", 3/4 x 1 1/4"
  • will be available for purchase April 5th for $12

Embroidered Bouquet Additions is a sentiment add on set for Embroidered Bouquet, but can also be used with any other set in your stash.

Here, I've used the "Mother", "Nana", and "Daughter" sentiments along with the Timeless Tags 2 Die to create some quick and easy packaging.

Wplus9 Supplies:
Dies: Timeless Tags 2 | Stamps: Embroidered Bouquet Additions, Embroidered Bouquet | Cardstock: White

With Mother's Day right around the corner, this set has got the ladies in your life covered.

For my final sample today, I've paired Embroidered Bouquet Additions and Paisley Patterns together.

The filler images in Paisley Patterns are perfect for building floral accents live I've done here, flanking "Nana" on both this card and tag.

The striped matte on both were created using Country Charm.I think the banner image and die from Le Cirque complimented the design perfectly.

Wplus9 Supplies:
Dies: Timeless Tags 2, Le Cirque Die | Stamps: Embroidered Bouquet Additions, Paisley Patterns, Le Cirque, Written On Ribbon | Cardstock: White

So there you have Day 1, I really hope you enjoyed today's previews. Are you ready for a chance to win today's featured products: Paisley Patterns, Folk Art Alphabet Die, Embroidered Bouquet Additions and the Timeless Tags 2 Die? Just leave me a comment by 9:00 AM EST April 2nd with your thoughts on paisley. Love it or hate it? I will select one random winner from all comments. Winners will be posted here.

Thanks for stopping by, I'll be back tomorrow!

89 comments:

  1. I'm not usually a huge fan of paisley, but what I like about this set is being able to customize the colors by using the separate stamps to fill in the paisley. Great idea! I love the new alphabet dies, too, very pretty.

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  2. Wow, love your samples, all the new stamps and dies look fabulous! I think the paisley looks really interesting--I love how you can build your images. Can't wait to see more!

    Chris L.

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  3. Well I love paisley now! lol You sure know how to build stamps sets Dawn. This is fabulous. I love the new rounded tag shape, timeless indeed. And that Nana card melts my heart. My own Nana would've loved to receive such a gorgeous card. Awesome release!

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  4. Love the paisley!! The Stiched detail is awesome....and can we talk about that new alpha?!?!?!?! Love!

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  5. You know that I totally love this and I cannot wait to get these in my hands!

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  6. I'm a fan of paisley, that's the pattern on our sheets!

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  7. I'm a fan of paisley, that's the pattern on our sheets!

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  8. These are GENIUS!!! I just bought the folk art stamp set, and I love the new dies! Building my own paisleys!? What a fabulous idea----SO LOVING BOTH!!!

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  9. Wauw! How could I hate this? I loooooooooove this! Those patterns are super gorgeous and, indeed, soooo many possibilities! Gorgeous!! Thanks for designing!!
    Hugs, Wendy

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  10. I'm a fan of paisley,too. I love them so much! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. What amazing layering you can do with the paisley set. Gorgeous samples!

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  12. I love the Paisley set. What a fun set with so many possibilities!!

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  13. The paisley background is gorgeous Dawn. I love the colors in your first sample!

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  14. I am so excited for release week. I know that I will be treated to so much eye candy. Love the paisley; it is so classic and can take on many looks through color choices. FABULOUS! Donna

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  15. I'm excited to see the new products from this release. For today's peeks I'm really excited about the new tag die and embroidery additions. I love the color palette you have chosen for those projects.

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  16. I love it - the tag is adorable, and I love the idea of notecards made with bright and cheery colored paisley designs!

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  17. I love paisley and the fact that I can make my own designs with the multi-step stamping makes this the paisley set I want in my stamp collection! The alpha dies are awesome! Are those small diagonal lines on the dies embossed on the letter? So cool!

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  18. I think I could cry, your paisley is so perfect. I *love* paisley, and the option to create my own designs and color combinations sounds like one of the best things ever. Your samples today are gorgeous, love the Embroidered Bouquet Additions, too! Ooh, and the tags! :)

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  19. Yeah I love paisley! how great is that we can now build up different color combination of paisley with this set!

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  20. I love paisley and how you used them on your samples! Amazing!

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  21. I'm not typically a paisley fan, but the cheerful colors of your multi-step paisley sends my heart a flutter! It's gorgeous!!

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  22. I love the Paisley Patterns because you can do all that multiple stamping and layers!

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  23. LOVE all of the products shown today! Those alphabet dies are (forgive my pun) to die for!! Can't wait to order.

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  24. Love these both!! I'm excited about the additions for Embroidered Bouquet and the Paisley looks so fun!

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  25. Fab new products and LOVE the look of the new dies/stamps! The Paisley and letters have me so excited! The font of the alphabet dies is so fun and different.

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  26. I love Paisley Patterns and really like how the stamps are "deconstructed" so I can create my own color patterns. The notecard set is really cute!

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  27. I love these! I cannot wait to get these! Thanks for the gorgeous ideas!

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  28. Fabulous paisley patterns and die cut letters. Can't wait to get my hands on them!

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  29. Such fabulous products - and this is just day ONE?!! THis release is going to be AWESOME! I really like sets with stitching images - perfect for 'stitching' challenges! And I love the font of your new alphabet dies too. Paisley? Love to craft with it, but not wear it. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  30. Love the Paisley set and your sample card. This looks like a fun set.

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  31. I'm really, really picky about my paisley, but these are just gorgeous! TFS!

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  32. I think I like it! I'm usually hesitant about step-building stamp sets, just because I am NOT that coordinated, LOL. But these look so fun and easy, I think you won me over. Beautiful projects!

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  33. I LOVE paisley and I am loving these new releases! Those alpha dies are fantastic, and the tags?! Wow! Way to start release out with a bang!

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  34. Totally loving these new releases. The paisley is gorgeous and the folk art alphabet dies is really a must have! Fab releases!!

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  35. I just love paisley... the potential for different color combinations are neverending! Tks for the great inspiration.... looking forward to the April release!

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  36. I love the stitched design on the paisley...and the little tags are adorable and so nice to have all three sizes!

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  37. I just love how you can build such amazing patterns with the stamps you create!

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  38. That's too bad about the stamps not coming in on time! It's nice to finally see the projects you been driving me nuts on Instagram with all the sneak peaks! Love the addition to EBAY it will come handy!

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  39. Amazing! I'm hit or miss when it comes to paisley, but I think it comes down to scale. Small paisley seems old fashioned, but large paisley is fresh! I love the cards you made with the new set.

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  40. Lovely features! I'm not really a fan of paisley but I'm amazed at how you can build amazing patterns with just 1 stamp set. Thanks for sharing.

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  41. Yes! I love Paisley and have always been a fan of it! What beautiful inspiration today!

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  42. WoW!! LOVING the release and the creations that were shared!! LOVE Paisley as a country girl the pattern is in everything!! =) Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!! =) Have a Fabulous Week!! =)

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  43. Love all the fantastic images in the paisley set! And the multi-step stamping will be such fun! Your samples are all fabulous!

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  44. I love the paisley pattern, it is really my style!!

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  45. Adore AND love the paisley. I've been waiting for paisley for a long time.

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  46. Oh how fun! I love the font on the alphabet dies too!!

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  47. These are amazing!!! And this is only day one!!! yikes! I LOVE those tags and those will so have to be mine and the paisley designs are ingenious!!! Fabulous work and congrats!

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  48. amazing release. love the paisley pattern.

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  49. I'm a new 'Nana'....I love those sentiment stamps!!!

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  50. STUNNING cards so gorgeous ..LOVE it all!

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  51. I love your cards, and I've always loved paisley's, ever since my aunt made me and my cousin matching paisley print dresses! Did you know that the paisley design came from the Tree of Life design in ancient Persia? (just a fact I learned in my History of Textiles class in college.) It's an ancient design and you did a great job on your interpretation of it!!! I love that you've made it in pieces so we can make mulit-colored paisleys!!

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  52. I'm not usually a big fan of paisley, but I love what you've done with the stamps. The layering is great.

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  53. Lovely new stamps and dies! As usual, your projects are absolutely amazing!
    {hugs}
    Indy

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  54. I am a huge fan of paisleys! love these here so much!
    the alpha die set is fab as well! :)

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  55. Love the paisley print and the alphabet die set!

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  56. The new paisley set is adorable! Love the bright colors you used and your creations are gorgeous!

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  57. Gorgeous!
    LOVE the paisley...
    and those alphabet dies are to...
    excuse the pun...
    die for! :)
    Sorry that you're having to do this one alone...
    but look forward to the other projects soon!

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  58. Dawn-- gorgeous!! The paisley is fabulous...and all the little images to add...perfect!

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  59. What a beautiful introduction to the April/May release! I love the Paisley stamp set- it looks like a great pattern builder!

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  60. Dawn - everything is wonderful. I LOVE how you incorporate older sets, it's always so creatively done. Can't wait for the rest of the week!

    Heather J.

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  61. I like paisley. I used to have a paisley skirt in junior high that I loved to wear.

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  62. Oh my goodness, I love the new paisley set! So many possibilities! Can't wait to see more. :)

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  63. beautiful new sets... lovely projects! I go back and forth with paisley... sometimes I like it and sometimes I don't.

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  64. LOVE LOVE LOVE the paisley set Dawn!!! You have answered my wishes....I have wanted a new updated version of paisley and this just rocks! It is so "my style"......it screams my name! LOL Anyway....love your samples today as always!!!

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  65. Ohhh...Love your cards/projects. I'm loving the new Folk Art Alphabet dies...I'm a sucker when it comes to any Alphabet dies! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win!

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  66. Love love Paisley! Always wanted a paisley set that I created a pinterest board for it. And a builder paisley set is superb! Love the embroidery flowers as well. This release is my style! Love your work with the new sets, Dawn! Cannot wait to see in full. Thanks for the chance to win:)

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  67. So super cute! I totally heart you guys! You come out with the prettiest stamps time and time again.

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  68. The paisley set looks great and I love the new alphabet dies.

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  69. Oh goodness!! I would love to win! The paisley is genius!! I love it!!

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  70. I think the paisley's are lovely! Love the alpha font too!

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  71. oh this paisley is just so fun! And your cards are simply beautiful...looking forward to more tomorrow.

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  72. The paisley's are gorgeous! The alphabet dies too! Cant wait to have them!

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  73. Beautiful samples Dawn! Love the new paisley set and alphabet! I always want it all!!

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  74. SUCH a good idea to do the additions set, I love it!! :)

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  75. This is wonderful!!! The paisly stamps must be sooo much fun to work with - Beautiful result and I absolutely LOVE those letter dies!
    Thanks for BEAUTIFUL samples - as Always so very inspiring!

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  76. Oh my gosh! Your samples are just divine!

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  77. Wonderful samples, Dawn! I just love those paisley stamps! As I kid, I disliked paisley (our hall was covered with brown/gold paisley wallpaper), but I've seen so many beautiful, colourful designs with paisley that I love it! And those Embroidered Bouquet Additions stamps are beautiful!

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  78. wow love the stamps and dies and beautiful projects as always!!!!

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  79. These are gorgeous! I don't consider myself a "paisley person" but this set very well may change my mind!!

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  80. These stamp sets look great! I love the paisley multi step stamp!!! Looking forward to day 2!

    Anitra

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  81. I'm really liking it with your projects today!!

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  82. OMG! Seriously love paisley - I love that I can build my own in whatever color combination that fits my mood! Wonderful!

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  83. I saw the sneaks on instagram... and I can't wait to see the full stamp set!

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  84. Wonderful samples...LOVE how you mix various stamps and stamp sets...

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  85. fabulous new release again Dawn!! you are super talented, just started following you on twitter as I don't know how I missed your posts :) xx

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  86. Gorgeous paisley patterns. Adore them.

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  87. I knew you had amazing things in mind when designing these stamps, and these projects confirmed it! Adore.

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  88. Gorgeous new sets LOVE all of them!!!

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