Sunday, April 1, 2012

April/May Release Week: 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.

We have a larger than normal release for you this month. We will be introducing 6 new stamp sets, 4 new dies, and 2 new products over the next couple of days. Now don't worry, we still like our small and intimate releases, but we had a lot to share with you this month, so we're just gonna roll with it.

We have a lot packed in for today, so let's get started with the details for today's introductions.

Damask Doilies

  • is a 4x6 clear photopolymer stamp set
  • contains 10 stamps; 4 images and 6 sentiments
  • will be available for purchase April 5th

Onesie Twosie

  • is a 6x8 clear photopolymer stamp set
  • contains 44 stamps; 4 onesie images, 14 sentiments and accent images, and the numbers 0-9 in two styles
  • will be available for purchase April 5th

Onesie Twosie Companion Die

  • coordinates with the Onesie Twosie stamp set
  • two separate dies wired together that can be easily snipped and separated
  • will be available for purchase April 5th

Background Builders: Knit

  • is a 6x8 clear photopolymer stamp set
  • contains 7 stamps; 5 background building strips and 2 smaller scaled builders
  • will be available for purchase April 5th

We are also excited to introduce a new product line, something that many of you have requested for awhile now.

Premium Card Stock

  • 8 1/2" x 11" 100 lb. heavy weight card stock
  • acid and lignin free
  • 15 sheet packs available in White, Kraft, and Oatmeal
  • will be available for purchase April 5th

I have been using and testing these for the last three months and it has completely replaced others in my stash. Be sure to stay tuned on full reveal day for complete details! Let's get on with the projects all ready, shall we?

Starting with the highly anticipated Damask Doilies. This is a delicate, yet bold, detailed pattern building set with sentiments appropriate for engagement, marriage, and couple celebrations.

This set is gorgeous! I knew I wanted to create a follow up set to Mehndi Medallions (as I can't seem to keep it in stock!), and decided to use some damask illustrations I created to create these doily images.

For this card, I started by stamping the large doily image in Regal Rose onto our Oatmeal card stock. I then added the smaller doily image also in Regal Rose. I stamped it off once onto scratch paper and then stamped it onto my focal panel without re-inking. Speaking of Mehndi Medallions, I stamped one of the medallions directly over the doilies and embossed it in white.

A simple banner and sentiment from Spring Post finishes this CAS beauty off.

Continuing on with that Regal Rose color, I decided to create a background pattern using several of the doily images in this set along with an image from Mehndi Medallions.

Here's a close up of that detail I was able to capture in this stamp. I always hold my breath while waiting for the prototypes to see if the designs translated into stamps they way I had hoped, and these do not disappoint!

The sentiment, also included in this set was stamped in Regal Rose and gray onto our White card stock. Another flat, mail friendly CAS design.

For my next card, I went with a background pattern again, but something much more simple on our Kraft card stock.

Our 1.75" circle from the Circle Stackers 1 die fits over the middle of the largest doily in this set perfectly. I decided to use one to highlight a butterfly die cut from patterned paper using our Layered Butterfly die.

Another banner with the "we are so happy for you" sentiment in black keeps this one simple with a bit of elegance.

Now let's move along from wedding, on to baby. Next up is Onesie Twosie and it's companion die, as well as Background Builders: Knit. Onesie Twosie is a fun graphic set centered around...wait for it...baby onesies! And of course, cute images and sayings to put on them!

But first, I want to show you a card and tag that uses the Onesie Twosie companion die by itself along with Background Builders: Knit.

This might be my favorite today, I love the colors and the way the large onesie die looks layered with the Circle Stackers 1 die.

For the card, I stamped the larger scale knit background across the center of the focal panel and layered the doily die, banner, and onesie die on top. I added a heart to the center left over from the large envelope from the Love Notes die. I added a sentiment from Damask Doilies to finish it off.

For the tag, I repeated the same thing and just switched out the sentiment. Babies are made with love, right?!

Next up, a simple, modern and graphic take on baby.

I stamped the small solid onesie onto the small onesie die cut and added a little star to the chest. I then used multiple sentiments from Onesie Twosie along with some from Super Star (more on this later this week) to create a little word art on our White card stock. I love how it turned out! And, there are plenty of sentiments you can switch out to make a baby girl one as well!

Speaking of baby girls...

Here I stamped the large outlined onesie onto our Oatmeal card stock in brown. To personalize it, I added the little tiara image and "princess" from Onesie Twosie.

I sewed this to a card base that I stamped with Background Builders: Knit in white ink. For the sentiment, I stamped "Welcome Sweet Baby" onto Kraft cardstock in brown ink.

That's it for me today. I have lot's more to share, so come back tomorrow to see more. But don't worry, the Design Team has lot's to share with you too.

Would you like to win Damask Doilies, Onesie Twosie, the Onesie Twosie Companion Die and Background Builders: Knit? Just leave me a comment by 9:00 AM EST April 2nd to enter. I will select one random winner from all comments. Winners will be posted here.

The fun continues tomorrow with more from this release and more chances to win, hope to see you then!

Project Supplies

Birthday Wishes
Stamps: Damask Doilies - available 4-5-12, Mehndi Medallions, Spring Post (Wplus9)
Ink: Regal Rose (Stampin' Up!); Versamark (Tsukineko)
Paper: Oatmeal - available 4-5-12 (Wplus9); Berry Sorbet (Papertrey Ink)
Dies: Banner Trio - available 4-5-12 (Wplus9)
Other: Fine Detail White Embossing Powder (Stampendous)


On Your Engagement
Stamps: Damask Doilies - available 4-5-12, Mehndi Medallions (Wplus9)
Ink: Fresh Snow (Papertrey Ink); Regal Rose, Cameo Coral (Stampin' Up!); Gray Momento (Tsukineko)
Paper: White - available 4-5-12 (Wplus9); Berry Sorbet (Papertrey Ink);

So Happy For You
Stamps: Damask Doilies - available 4-5-12 (Wplus9)
Ink: Black Tie Momento (Tsukineko); Fresh Snow (Papertrey Ink)
Paper: Kraft - available 4-5-12 (Wplus9)
Dies: Banner Trio - available 4-5-12, Circle Stackers 1, Layered Butterfly (Wplus9)
Other: Pearls (Kaisercraft)


Baby card and tag set
Stamps: Background Builders: Knit, Damask Doilies - available 4-5-12, Love You More (Wplus9)
Ink: Riding Hood Red (Stampin' Up!); Jet Black (Ranger); Aqua Mist (Papertrey Ink)
Paper: White - available 4-5-12 (Wplus9); Pure Poppy, Aqua Mist, Summer Sunrise (Papertrey Ink)
Dies: Onesie Twosie, Banner Trio - available 4-5-12, Circle Stackers 1, Love Notes (Wplus9)
Other: buttons, ribbon (Papertrey Ink), bakers twine (Marther Stewart)


Baby Boy
Stamps: Onesie Twosie, Super Star - available 4-5-12 (Wplus9)
Ink: Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point (Stampin' Up!)
Paper: White - available 4-5-12 (Wplus9); Aqua Mist (Papertrey Ink)
Dies: Onesie Twosie, Banner Trio - available 4-5-12 (Wplus9)
Other: button (Papertrey Ink), Corner Chomper (We R Memory Keepers)


Sweet Baby
Stamps: Onesie Twosie, Background Builders: Knit - available 4-5-12 (Wplus9)
Ink: Close to Cocoa (Stampin' Up!); Fresh Snow (Papertrey Ink)
Paper: Oatmeal, Kraft - available 4-5-12 (Wplus9); Sweet Blush (Papertrey Ink)
Other: button (Papertrey Ink), twine (May Arts); pinking shears; sewing machine (Singer); thread (Coats & Clark)

Saturday, March 31, 2012

April/May 2012 Sneak Peek #2

Have you "liked" our Facebook page yet? If so, you've been keeping up with the sneak peeks of some of the stamps we will be releasing on April 5th. If not, what are you waiting for? Here's what those in the know have already seen.

A new addition to our Label Layers series.

A floral bouquet just in time for Mother's Day.

A gorgeous follow-up set to our very popular Mehndi Medallions.

We hope you will join us for Release Week starting tomorrow. The Design Team and I will be showing you all of the fun stamps and products that will be available beginning April 5th, with multiple chances to win it before you can buy it!

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

April/May 2012 Sneak Peek #1

Hi all! I'm back with a sneak peek as promised. I am super excited about this release and I hope that you will be as well once you see everything we are releasing. Here's a little peek at one of the six new stamp sets Wplus9 will be releasing on April 5th.

We hope you will join us for Release Week starting on the 1st with lots of inspiration and prizes too! As always, thank you so much for your continued support!

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

I can't help but notice how trendy back pockets are right now. I'm starting to see them pop up everywhere lately. I thought I would share a few of my favorites from you all that I found in our Flickr Gallery using our popular A Pocketful series.

JJ Bolton

I love what JJ did with this sprouting egg by using the flower fillers from the original A Pocketful set.

Jinny Newlin

Just how much cute can you fit into a pocket? Jinny knows! Love what she's done with the original A Pocketful set, the matching A Pocketful Die and several of our other sets and dies as well.

Iwona Palamountain

Whew! Iwona is delivering us from the winter blues with this beauty featuring A Pocketful: Valentine.

Audrey Tokach

Seriously fabulous! I love how shes created a masculine card using A Pocketful: Valentine and the companion die Love Notes.

Maureen Merritt

Another masculine beauty featuring the original A Pocketful set. I could see making this into a set of lunch box notes!

Amy Kolling

I have had a soft spot for this one using the original A Pocketful set, since I first laid eyes on it. Just perfect.

I hope these ladies have inspired you as much as they have me! Be sure to click on their names to visit their blogs and leave them some love.

If you're looking for more inspiration using the Pocketful Series...here is the original introduction, and here is our Halloween additions introduction, and stop here for our Valentine addition set.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Monday, March 5, 2012

Dusting Off the Cobwebs

Hey guys!

I apologize for the silence lately. February was a busy, busy, busy month here, both on the home front and for Wplus9. I'll start with the Wplus9 updates so those of you who don't care about the home stuff, can be spared. ;o)

Store Updates

Your shopping experience is important to me. So I'm always trying to improve the website. I've added a lot of little updates over the last month.

  • I've done some reorganizing of categories and plan to do more. But you may notice that I've created a "Companion Cuts" section where you will be able to find all dies that have a matching stamp set.
  • Taking it a step further, each stamp set that has a matching Companion Cut, now has the ability to add that die bundle to your cart directly from the stamp set's product page. You can click here to see an example.
  • I've added an FAQ page as well. This is something that will be updated and added to as needed.
  • I wanted to thank all of the wonderful retailers who are now carrying Wplus9 products! I will be adding a page of retailers to the website soon so you can see if there is one near you.
  • We have a big release coming up! 6 stamp sets and 4 dies big...and a surprise. In fact, I may start some sneak peeks early on the blog or on our Facebook page this month.
  • I've been working on 2 new product lines. One will be available for our April Release. The second one will require some adjustments to our shipping rates and policies, but I am trying to get everything worked out and ready for the April Release. We will see. I want to make sure everything is planned out and accounted for before pulling the plug.

On the Home Front

  • My baby turned 7, okay, so that's not really a baby. But he'll always be a baby to me.
  • Jason and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary! Can I get an AMEN?!
  • The boys had their Pinewood Derby Race. Jason is the Pinewood Chair, so by default, I guess that makes me Co-Chair. Carter place 1st in his Den and 4th in the entire Pack (87 scouts). And Hunter placed 2nd in his Den and I think 8th in the Pack.
  • We had the Blue & Gold Banquet, for which I volunteered to design and print the programs...the day before. Ack! Hey, it got me out of baking a cake. Yes please!
  • Hunter crossed over and is officially a Boy Scout now!
  • We entertained the most fabulous out-of-town guests, Jason's cousin and his family. I LOVE them! We have so much fun just talking and hanging out.
  • We forgot my MIL's birthday! I know. I know. I really don't know how I could have forgotten such a wonderful, generous, kind, funny and gracious woman's birthday...but I did. And I feel horrible. I'm sorry. :(

So that's it in a nutshell. I will be back soon with a Design Spotlight, so be sure to add your Wplus9 projects to the Flickr Gallery. See you soon and thanks for stopping by!

Dawn W.

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Feb/Mar Release Day Group Post

It's Release Day! All of our Feb/Mar 2012 stamps are now available for purchase at www.wplus9.com. If you missed the release, you can start here to catch up.

Release Day is also Group post day. Release Day is reserved with one last parting project from each of the ladies that I get the pleasure of showcasing.

Dawn Woleslagle

Featuring: Folk Art Florals, Spring Tags, Heartfelt Mix, Hearts & Clouds Die


Featuring: Spring Tags, Folk Art Florals Die, Timeless Tags Die, Love Notes Die, Heartfelt Mix, Hearts & Clouds Die, Love You More


Featuring: Spring Tags, Folk Art Florals Die, Folk Art Florals


Featuring: Timeless Tags Die, Easter Greetings, Folk Art Florals, Folk Art Florals Die, Hearts & Clouds Die


Featured: Folk Art Florals, Folk Art Florals Die


Featured: Spring Tags, Circle Stackers 1 Die, Layered Butterfly Die, Le Cirque


Featured: Spring Tags, Circle Stackers 1 Die, Layered Butterfly Die


Featured: Folk Art Florals Die, Kisses & Cuddles

Aren't they all wonderful?! The Design Team really went above and beyond and hit it out of the park this week. Thank you ladies for making this such a wonderful release. And thank you, all of you who left comments and joined us for this release!

Saturday, February 4, 2012

February/March 2012 Release Day 4 - Full Reveal

It's time for the full reveal! Time to show you the sets we are releasing this month in their entirety. All products will be available for purchase on February 5th at www.wplus9.com.

Folk Art Florals

Details

  • is a 4x6" clear photopolymer stamp set
  • contains 24 stamps; 20 images and 4 sentiments
  • will be available for purchase February 5th for just $14

Folk Art Florals Die

Details

  • compliments the Folk Art Florals stamp set
  • designed to be used as stand alone images
  • comes on a single die that can be easily snipped and separated
  • Approximate measurements (inches) - (A)1 x 1.1, (B)1.5 x 1.1, (C)1.25 x 1.25 when assembled, (D)1.6 x 2
  • will be available for purchase February 5th for just $12

Spring Tags

Details

  • is a 4x6 clear photopolymer stamp set
  • contains 15 stamps; 3 (1.75") circle tag images, 4 sentiments, and 8 accent images
  • will be available for purchase February 5th for just $14

Circle Stackers 1 Die

  • coordinates with the Spring Tags stamp set
  • Set of three separate dies
  • Approximate Measurements (inches) - (A)1.8 x 1.8, (B)1.75 x 1.75, (C)2.25 x 2.25
  • will be available for purchase February 5th for just $15

Timeless Tags Die

  • comes on a single die that can be easily snipped and separated
  • Approximate Measurements (inches) - (A)1 x 1.5, (B)1.5 x 2.5, (C).75 x 1.2
  • will be available for purchase February 5th for just $11

Easter Greetings

  • is a 3x4" clear photopolymer stamp set
  • contains 4 stamps; 3 images and 1 sentimet
  • will be available for purchase February 5th for just $6

Layered Butterfly Die

  • contains 4 stackable shapes to build a layered butterfly
  • Approximate Measurements - 1.75 x 1.125 when assembled
  • comes on a single die that can be easily snipped and separated
  • will be available for purchase February 5th for just $7

Thanks for joining us for another release! I have enjoyed seeing all of the new names, and of course, those who continue to support us each release. You guys are the greatest! So let's do one more giveaway. Want to win the entire release? Just leave a comment by 10:00 PM EST TONIGHT February 4th to enter. I will select one random winner from all comments. Winners will be posted here by 11:00 PM EST.

Good luck!

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