Thursday, October 3, 2013

Wplus9 2013 Holiday Collection Day 3

It's day 3 of Release Wseek and we have our final introductions before the full reveal tomorrow! 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 October 5th at www.wplus9.com as well as at many of your favorite retailers.

If you are just joining us, be sure to start at Day 1 to catch up. We have 2 more stamp sets and die to introduce, ready? Let's go!

I am so excited to introduce Pretty Poinsettias! This multi-step stamp set will allow you to create an incredibly detailed poinsettia, or a more silhouetted poinsettia. It's all up to you and how many layers you choose to add.

Pretty Poinsettias

  • is a 6x8 clear photopolymer stamp set
  • 22 stamps: 18 images buiding stamps and 4 sentiments
  • will be available for purchase October 5th for $21
Pretty Poinsettias Companion Die

  • contains 3 individual open centered dies, allowing you to stamp first and then die cut
  • Appox. Measurements: large poinsettia - 2 x 2 1/8", small poinsettia - 1 1/2 x 1 9/16", leaf - 1 x 1/2"
  • will be available for purchase October 5th for $10

For my first card, I created this huge Christmas bouquet. It was so much fun to create.

I stamped out a couple of large and small poinsettias to get started. There are four main layers that make up the poinsettia. The outline, the base, the shading, and the veins. You could stamp just the base and the center of the flower and call it a day, but I really enjoy building the image and seeing it come to life. Here's how I created the ones featured in this card. You could start with the base, but I like to start with the outline, it's all personal preference.

Once I had my flowers all stamped, I die cut them. Yep, the companion dies for these are open centered! So at least you don't have to worry about lining them up on the die cut.

I filled in my arrangement with some leaves also from the set and some greenery and pine cones from Merry & Bright and Silver Bells.

Wplus9 Supplies:
Stamps: Pretty Poinsettias (available 10/5/13), Merry & Bright (available 10/5/13), Silver Bells (available 10/5/13) // Ink: Cranberry Crush Pigment Ink, Cupid's Bow Pigment Ink // Dies: Pretty Poinsettias Companion Die (available 10/5/13), Merry & Bright Companion Die (available 10/5/13), Silver Bells Companion Die (available 10/5/13) // Cardstock: White

Next I have an all over stamped pattern. I wanted to create some soft pink poinsettias and I'm pretty pleased with how this one turned out too, in spite of a boo-boo that I made.

When stamping this one, I accidentally dropped the block before I had completely lined up where I was going to stamp. Oops. I finished the flower, walked away for a coffee, and when I came back, I kind of still liked it, even though it was "off". So I just finished it up, not worrying about placement. I like the "loose" feel I ended up with.

There is a full separate leaf to use when you are die cutting the images. Put I've also included a group of 3 partial leaves for the large poinsettia. I've grouped the three leaves together on one stamp for each layer, but you won't be able to stamp them all at once. You'll still need to ink and stamp them separately. Due to space restrictions on the sheet, I had to move them in a little closer to each other so they would fit. But the positioning is identical on each layer, so figuring out what goes where is super easy.

Wplus9 Supplies:
Stamps: Pretty Poinsettias (available 10/5/13) // Cardstock: Oatmeal, Cranberry Crush

Now let's take a look at another stamp set and die.

Strictly Sentiments 3

  • is a 3x4" clear photopolymer stamp set
  • 7 stamps
  • will be available for purchase October 5th for $6

Stitched Holiday Icons Die

  • contains 5 individual dies wired together that can be easy separated if desired
  • Approx. Measurements: snowman - 2 1/2 x 1 3/16", tree - 2 3/4 x 1 3/16", star - 3/4", scarf - 1 1/2 x 7/8", stocking - 2 3/8 x 1 1/8"
  • will be available for purchase October 5th for $13

Let's take a look at Strictly Sentiments 3 first. It's a fun and modern take on "Peace Love & Joy". It is so much fun for such a simple little set. I created a TON of cards with it, but am only going to share a couple today.

Oh...look at that, another non-traditional color scheme! I love the feel of this one. I stamped the Peace and Joy sentiments in black and added the ampersand in hot pink. Then I stamped the line patterned circles included in this set randomly all over the background. I stamped them 2 and 3 times without re-inking in between. I love the bokeh effect it creates.

Wplus9 Supplies:
Stamps: Strictly Sentiments 3 (available 10/5/13) // Cardstock: White, Black

How about a clean and simple sample...haven't done one of those yet today. This one uses the Love and Joy sentiments along with the ampersand. The smallest circle in Clear Cut Stackers: Circle is perfect for die cutting this.

Wplus9 Supplies:
Stamps: Strictly Sentiments 3 (available 10/5/13) / Dies: Clear Cut Stackers: Circles | Cardstock: White, Cupid's Bow

Now I want to show you a little bit of the Stitched Holiday Icon die. These are fantastic! I just love them to bits.

I am head over heels for the stocking die. I used the pine bough from Merry & Bright to create some garland to hang them from. Love. All I needed to do was add a sentiment, and Silver Bells has some of my favorites!

Wplus9 Supplies:
Stamps: Silver Bells (available 10/5/13), Merry & Bright (available 10/5/13) / Dies: Stitched Holiday Icons (available 10/5/13) | Cardstock: Oatmeal, Kraft

My final card for today features the tree and snowman dies.

I added the scarf to my snowman and a star to the top of the tree. The Basic Banners die is perfect for anchoring them both.

Wplus9 Supplies:
Stamps: Heartfelt Holiday (available 10/5/13) / Dies: Stitched Holiday Icons (available 10/5/13), Basic Banners Die | Cardstock: Oatmeal, Kraft

Still itching for more? The girls have more inspiration to share! Head over to their blogs to check out what they have for you:

Hannah Craner
Jean Martin
Jinny Newlin
Kerrianne Bowen
Sarah Martina Parker
Savitri Wilder

And that completes all of the formal introductions! Are you ready for a chance to win today's featured products: Pretty Poinsettias, Pretty Poinsettias Companion Die, Strictly Sentiments 3 and the Stitched Holiday Icons Die? Just leave a comment by 9:00 AM EST October 4th to enter. Is there a particular product your most excited about? I will select one random winner from all comments. Winners will be posted here.

Thanks for stopping by, I'll be back tomorrow with the full reveal and a chance to win the entire release!

128 comments:

  1. Oh, my! I cannot get over the detail in the poinsettias (they look real!), loving the new strictly sentiments set, and those stitched holiday icon dies are darling. You have wowed me every single day!

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  2. Love the stocking die. I love all of this months release so far, I can't wait to get some!

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  3. This week has me looking forward to Christmas! LOVE the new products!

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  4. Fabulous Dawn!! I think my favorite is the wreath, but I love the whole release! I so look forward to every other month :-)

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  5. Oh boy, those Poinsettias, they are soooo pretty. Love love.

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  6. Wauw! Those poinsetta flowers are super gorgeous, with actually four layers to create those amazing details in the leaves!! I looooove it! What an amazing new release!!

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  7. Love the poinsettias! They are gorgeous and can't wait to get my hands on it.

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  8. I really love the stitched stocking die! The snowman is adorable too. My fave of the whole release might be Heartfelt Holiday or the Mistletoe dies. Too hard to pick just one!

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  9. Its going to be so hard to choose from all the wonderful sets this release - and we haven't even finished the preview yet!! Really love the stitched dies - that stocking card is just gorgeous and screams a homely Christmas morning to me.

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  10. OH Dawn..it is all so stunning..I want it all too..and really didn't want to buy any Xmas related stamps..but I can see my self using them in another way too..LOVE it All.

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  11. Oh my gosh those poinsettias are absolutely stunning x love them xx

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  12. Oh, wow!!! This whole release has my jaw permanently dropped to the floor! Can't choose just one thing, everything is so beautiful!

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  13. Pretty Poinsettia... YES please. I might have to stay up until midnight to order before it's sold out the next morning :). Beautiful cards, Dawn! Love them all.

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  14. Gorgeous poinsettias-such fabulous details with the multi-step stamping! Love the stitching details on the holiday icon dies. Your cards are stunning!

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  15. I love how detailed the poinsettias are, really beautiful! I'm looking forward to seeing all of the full releases :)

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  16. Another amazing set for stamping layering. Love this!

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  17. I am super excited over today's post! I love it all. The poinsettia cards are spectacular an I love the sentiment set (especially with the bokeh circles you created) and the dies.

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  18. Ok, I'm officially a bankrupt! Your holiday collection is just amazing! Wanna have all stamps and dies!
    You did great job! Thank you!

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  19. I'm excited about everything in this month's release. I especially love the stitched holiday icons die. So cute!! The poinsettias are beautiful. Love the multi stamping feature.

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  20. Another day of stunning, new sets!! I'm really blown away this month!

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  21. Another gorgeous holiday collection! I love the layering sets! Thanks for the step by step on how to use this new set!

    Love the snowman die-set too! Too too cute!

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  22. What a great lineup of holiday products this month! A favorite? How could one choose?? I love the 2 & 3 step stamping! The pinecone, fruit, pine boughs, poinsettias .... all so incredible! I don't know what I want to ink up first!!

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  23. Fabulous cards, especially love the Strictly Sentiments 3 :)

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  24. You are killin' me with this release!! EVERY THING is GORGEOUS!!! These are the best poinsettia stamps ever!

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  25. Fabulous!!! Another great day of temptations!!! I love your new items and can hardly wait for their release!!!

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  26. I love how you can stamp in layers for the poinsettia and the sentiments are great.

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  27. Your stitched holiday icons are darling and the pointsettias are very pretty! Strictly sentiments 3 looks fun too!! Excited to see all the sets in full!
    Robin

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  28. Gorgeous poinsettias, and I am really loving Strictly Sentiments!

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  29. Oh I love those stitched dies can't wait!

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  30. Love the font in Strictly Sentiments and the poinsettia is so pretty with the different shaded layers.

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  31. I am so excited about the snowmen!! see lots of possibilities for cards, tags etc, just love it!

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  32. The poinsettias are beautiful! Looking forward to seeing the full releases. :)

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  33. This new release is nothing short of fantastic! Love the snowmen, Strictly Sentiments and the gorgeous bells. Actually, I love them allllll!! Thank you for the beautiful, inspiring showcases!
    c

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  34. Incredible projects Dawn! Loving all the new products especially the little snowman, stocking and tree! So sweet for the holidays! :)

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  35. Oh, I'm overwhelmed by this release! It's all so wonderful!
    Today, I'm loving the four step poinsettia stamp-- absolutely fabulous!

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  36. wow I am totally loving it ALL.. that snowman die is adorable.. love the Holiday collection..

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  37. The poinsettia stamps set is so versatile! Love all the options it allows. Strictly Sentiments looks like a fun set, love that font... and those little acorns??!! Too cute!

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  38. I am loving all of these new stamps! The Peace and Joy card with the bright polka dots is my favorite!

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  39. Love that stitched stocking die! All the new products this release are just fantastic.

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  40. Love the stitched stocking die! Fabulous new stamps and dies!

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  41. Love the Strictly Sentiments! And that stocking is so cute!

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  42. Gorgeous! I am loving absolutely all the new products!

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  43. I have to have the poinsettias! They are gorgeous. The stocking is adorable & I need Strictly I really love all the new products.

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  44. No clear fave for me...because I love them all!!! Love your layered/building stamp sets...I feel a sense of accomplishment when I build a scene using them:)

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  45. I just love the stitched stockings, snowman... really looking forward to the release.

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  46. Wow - another day of awesome-ness!!! Great release!

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  47. Such fun stamps and dies!! Love the stitching on the dies and the samples are amazing!!

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  48. I like the Poinsettia Stamps with the open centered Die Set! I love all of the new releases!! A tough decision on what to order!!

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  49. Love, love, LOVE the poinsettia set! The detail is beautiful! Can't wait to get my hands on this set for Christmas! :)

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  50. Love the Stitched Holiday Icons dies and the detail on your poinsettia is amazing!

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  51. Gorgeous poinsettia and loved the tutorial on how to stamp them perfectly like yours!

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  52. Such amazing detail in the poinsettia. And such fun with the stitched dies!

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  53. The poinsettias are beautiful! Great job, Dawn!

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  54. Love your style! Beautiful stamp designs and creations! TFS and thx for the chance to win!

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  55. This multi step flower is just amazing!

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  56. All fabulous samples by you Dawn and the team. I love those stitched dies!

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  57. Gorgeous previews and designs. I am loving the stitched holiday icons dies!

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  58. Gorgeous projects, Dawn! My favourite are the Stitched Holiday Icons. So pretty!!

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  59. Beautiful! I LOVE the poinsettias!

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  60. Wow these are all fabulous. Love the whole collection!!!

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  61. I love it all! But I must say day 3 is my fav!! So pretty!!!!! Come on Oct 5th!! Need to order!

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  62. My favorite today is the Strictly Sentiments #3 - love the non-tradional colors on your Peace & Joy card!

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  63. I'm really excited for Woodland Wreaths. Everything is great and I love the variety... can't wait to shop!

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  64. How could one choose just a stamp set to love? I love them all! Amazing f release!

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  65. Wonderful--love the poinsettias and the cute stocking.

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  66. Love the stitched stockings and the poinsettias! Beautiful cards!

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  67. Honestly, I'm excited for each and every stamp you're releasing!!! This release is amazing!!!

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  68. Oh, wow! I love your poinsettia card! Great cards!

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  69. I really love that pointsettia!! The snowman die cut is so adorable too!

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  70. All of these cards are getting in the mood for Christmas! Love all the stitched products!

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  71. Great projects--I especially love the ones with the stitched dies! I am really liking those dies--and very interested in the dies, like with the poinsettia, that are open in the middle. Look fun to use.

    Thanks for the opportunity to win!

    Chris L.

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  72. I am SO excited about this release- all of the holiday sets are to die for!!! Today I really liked the sentiment set and the stocking dies. Now if I could just win the lottery! ;)

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  73. Everything is amazing! I am totally in love with the laurel set!

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  74. Wow, the poinsettias are stunning! You've shown them off to perfection. And I love the Stitched Holiday dies, too. Drooling! :)

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  75. Another amazing day of cards...so many beautiful creations, but those poinsettias are simply stunning!

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  76. LOVE the new stitched dies, so realistic looking!

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  77. Its no secret that I love stitched dies.....these make a super cute scene just with that little detail!!!

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  78. I have a thing for dies, so I really love the stitched holiday icons. Love how simple, yet stunning they can be.

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  79. Beautiful! Love the layered inking for the poinsettias!

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  80. love the poinsettias and the stockings! :)

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  81. Loving everything so far! Your photos are gorgeous - I can't wait for a cool, cozy day to get started with all these new goodies!

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  82. Dawn, these sets are gorgeous! Love the layering on the poinsettia! So excited for the new releases.

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  83. It just gets better and better ... I love the addition of the Stricty Sentiments range and the stitched icon dies are soooo cute! Anita (in France) :)

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  84. Love it all! I really like the Stitched Holiday Icons--especially the stockings! Love that card!

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  85. I want to build me some poinsettias! And thank you, thank you, thank you for the open center dies!!!

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  86. Love love love the gorgeous multi-step poinsettias! So excited about the full reveal!

    Andrea McCulley
    prayalways421(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  87. This is another awesome release. I love it!

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  88. Would love to win these goodies! They are spectacular- especially those wonderful stitched Holiday Icons!

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  89. Very pretty cards! Love all the detail!

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  90. I'm most excited about those poinsettias!

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  91. Gorgeous cards im in luv with the pointsettia n the stockings n ok luv it all lol

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  92. Gorgeous cards and sets! You guys really outdid yourselves with this release! Love it all.

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  93. Beautiful Dawn! Thank you for the "Steps to building a Pretty Poinsettia". I have really loved each day of this released. Off to see the design team creations.

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  94. Oh my goodness! Dawn, the holiday collection is stunning! Seriously, I want it all! I promised myself I would not buy anymore holiday stamps, but I think I may have to break that promise! LOL!

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  95. Wow! Love the poinsettias!! What a great release!

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  96. Wow! Pretty Poinsettias are so...well, PRETTY! I am super excited for this multi-layered look. The shadows give the flowers that much more oomph!

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  97. Such beautiful cards, stamps,and presentation! Love all the new stamps!

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  98. Fabulous! I'm soo loving the Stitched Icon dies! Who am I kidding.... I love all the new products! ALL on my WANT list! Thanks for creating such FAB products!

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  99. I. Want. Them. All. Also, your samples are fabulous!

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  100. I want it ALL! The Poinsettia set is beautiful! Your cards are fantastic!

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  101. what a great release. they just keep getting better and better.

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  102. Love them all! Great cards too. I can't wait until tomorrow :)

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  103. Dawn...girl you knocked them all outta the park!! Love the simple sentiments and your non-traditional card. Love the poinsettia!! Keep up the great designing!!

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  104. Oh my that poinsettia is gorgeous! I love it all!

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  105. These are so nice! My fav is the stockings!

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  106. Love, love, love! I am so excited about finding your stamps!

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  107. Love each and every one of your new sets and dies! Just gorgeous!

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  108. Gorgeous! I'm loving the Pretty Poinsettias! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  109. Wow! This entire release is a knockout! Love the poinsettias and the stockings die!

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  110. Absolute gorgeousness! Love it all!!

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  111. Stunning Poinsettia! I love how you used the two other sets to make such a gorgeous arrangement! :)

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  112. Love the Poinsettia! Just beautiful! I am loving this entire release, it's hard to choose just one thing!

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  113. I just don't know what to say. I thought that this year I wouldn't be buying very many Christmas stamps and dies, but everything is so beautiful. I just know I have to buy some of them. I really like the Stitched Holiday Icons dies and the Pretty Poinsettias stamp set and coordinating dies. Oh who am I kidding, I love the Strictly Sentiments 3 stamp set too.

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  114. What gorgeous creations! I'm loving everything!!

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  115. Oh my wow! I am in Loooooove with the samples! Can't wait!

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  116. Wow! I adore the poinsettias...and your cards are so beautiful. Can't wait to see the full reveal. Heather J.

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  117. Pretty poinsettias indeed! I've never seen a 4-step stamp before and I'm impressed with how realistic it looks. This is gorgeous!!!

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  118. Absolutely adorable...totally starting to feel the holiday spirit!

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  119. Wow!! I am so loving the release this month!! Such AMAZING Inspiration too!! Have a Fabulous Week!! ;)

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  120. Oh, my, all are so wonderful! Just love the dimension in the poinsettia, and the stitched icons are just adorable! Awesome release!

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  121. Soooo pretty...always love flowers

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  122. I love all your stamps and their awesome prices as well. Love the 'poinsettia!

    Definitely bying myself a few of the new releases and a few on my wishlist.

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  123. Another Amazing release! Love the Strictly Sentiments especially!

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  124. Pure perfection! These are the most realistic poinsettias I have seen - beautiful layering! I also love the new installment of Strictly Sentiments... your card with the polka dots is to die for. Can't wait to get shopping, this is an outstanding release, Dawn!

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  125. Love the poinsettias ! Just beautiful and love the layering. Love that sweet stitched snowman and tree!

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