Monday, October 4, 2010

October 2010 Sneak Peek: Day 1

Welcome to the Wplus9 Design Studio October Release! Off to a late start, but here and ready to share some inspiration. Thanks so much for your patience, and I hope we don't disappoint! As usual, we will spend the next couple of days giving you peeks at some projects created using stamps from this month's release.

This month, we are releasing three gorgeous new sets! Up first is a very detailed, vintage vibe, frame set. This set was a labor of love and took a bit of time to illustrate, but in the end, it was worth it.

Damask Frames

  • is a 6x8 clear photopolymer stamp set
  • contains 13 stamps; 3 sentiments, 4 frames, 2 journaling lines, and 4 accent images.
  • will be available for purchase October 7th for just $19

What I really love about this set is how versatile it is. It can be elegant, rustic, gothic, or soft and Victorian. I know, sounds impossible, right? Just to prove it, I'll be showing you two projects today from opposite ends of the spectrum.

I wanted to try something very soft and girly, but still put a bit of my own style into it. First, I created a gorgeous damask background panel using one of the damask images from this set in Chestnut Roan (Colorbox) onto Blush (Papertrey Ink) cardstock. For a little pop, I added some raspberry color using an image you'll see later this week, by stamping in between the brown damask images. I added a ton of sponging all around the edges in white, brown, and linen distress inks (Ranger). I just love the doily all inked up and folder over the top. It breaks up the pattern a bit and softens the background.


To create the label, I stamped it in Close to Cocoa (Stampin' Up!) onto Vintage Cream (PTI) cardstock and cut it out using the Mat Stack 1 die (PTI). It fits perfectly. For the center, I punched a 1 3/4" circle and stamped the journaling lines and sentiment included in the set. I inked the edges of both and adhered the circle to the frame. I felt like it still needed something though, so I added some leaves and a butterfly from the Woodgrain Silhouettes Bundle. Some embellishments in the form of pearls (Kaiser) and buttons (PTI), and a bit of ribbon (PTI) finish this off beautifully.

Now it's time to take it all the way to the other extreme. Last night, while Kerrianne and I were stamping, we noticed that the images looked kinda gothic when stamped in black on deeper colors. So we pulled out some Stampin' Up! Halloween rub-ons and went to town. I started by stamping this accent image repeatedly in Midnight Black Momento ink (Tsukineko) onto Simply Chartreuse cardstock (PTI). I decided to cut it out using a Spellbinders label die.

For the center, I stamped another frame in the same black onto Kraft cardstock (Stampin' Up!) and trimmed it out. I added a perfect rub-on from Stampin' Up! to the center. And matted it with another Mat Stack 1 die in Plum Pudding cardstock (both PTI). I inked the edges of both with Black Soot distress ink (Ranger) to add some depth and age.

I just love this one. I decided it was perfect as a little tag and added a couple of black buttons (DeNami) to either side of the frame for a little horizontal balance. Super cute, fast, and fun!

Want to see more? Stop by to see what the Design Team is up to:

Want to win Damask Frames? Leave me a comment by 11:59 pm EST October 4th and I will pick 1 random winner from the comments to win "Damask Frames". Winners will be posted here, be sure to check to see if you've won. I'll be back tomorrow with a new set and another chance to win! Thank you so much to all of you who leave such lovely comments, emails, and shower me with such support. I truly appreciate every single one.

36 comments:

  1. Looks like it's going to be a great set! I can't wait to see more! :)

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  2. I really like what I'm seeing here! I love your first card and the colors you used and the stamps!! CUTE!

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  3. Really interesting to see the contrasting styles with the same stamp set. Love this stamp set.. as you say, very versatile. As I'm into Vintage at the moment, it would be perfect. Thanks so much for the chance.

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  4. Looks like a great set Dawn! Love your card.... gorgeous! Love the tag too!! Very cool!! Thanks for the chance to win! :)

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  5. In a word - AMAZING!!!!

    My toes cannot uncurl... These are AWESOME, girl! You've managed, not only to create MOST delightful samples, but ONCE again, a stamp set with infinite possibilities! I'm BLOWN away! FANTASTIC job!

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  6. Excited to see the full set because I am a Damask kind of girl! Just stunning! Halloween card is too cool! I can't wait to see what else is in store!

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  7. WOO HOO! A labels set. Brilliant! Just brilliant. Love that you created two totally different looking cards with the same set. Perfect.

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  8. Wow...what contrasts and versatility...can't wait to see more!!

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  9. LOVE the difference between these two cards! What versatility! Just beautiful! This set is truly amazing!

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  10. absolutely fabulous...lovin' both of your cards..especially the first one...can't wait for the new release!

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  11. love a versatile set and this one looks fabulous!

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  12. I love what I see!! Who couldn't use an awesome, versatile frames set?? Can't wait to see the rest of it :)

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  13. Wow, this is really lovely and versatile! Lovin' it!

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  14. Great samples!
    That first card is so stunning!!!

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  15. Love your first card!! So pretty!!

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  16. Looks like this is going to be a fabulous set!! I love that first card...the pinks and browns are perfect together!! Love it! ♥♥♥

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  17. I love this damask stamp...it is gorgeous and such a good size to stamp background images. Can't wait to see more of this month's release!

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  18. Lovin' the versatility of this set! Your card and tag are AWESOME!

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  19. Kudos to you for designing a wonderful looking damask set! Love the elegant feel of it, and how you've shown a sample of its gothic side too! Very versatile for men and women!

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  20. I am so glad I checked in today. I LOVE the idea of damask images. I didn't when they first came out but now, wow, there are so many different ways to use it and I love the frames you included. Great set.

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  21. The background images are great! I love the Halloween tag. the colors are perfect and the image is super spooky, spidery. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. What a great sneak peek! I luuuuhve that tag with the stamped background. So smart.

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  23. Looks awesome! Can't wait to see more. TFS.

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  24. Super cute! Love the fun frames and the damask images! :) Fab!

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  25. OH MY!! These cards are FAB! I love each one--always love visiting here!! LOTS of inspiration!! Love it:) THANKS for the chance to win!

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  26. Wow! That damask stamp is gorgeous. Would have loved to see more of this set. Not to mention i really would like to own it. Your card and tag are beautiful! Thanks for shearing with us.

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  27. Oh Dawn....I am LOVING this set so far! I particularly love how it fits in the mat stack die perfectly! That is cool!

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  28. Gorgeous cards and NEW Stamps. So excited to see the 3 new sets.

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  29. oh, dawn, i LOVE the first card, esp! its amazing you were able to achieve two totally different looks, so perfectly:)

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  30. OH! I'm so excited about this set!! I've been waiting for the perfect frame set and I think this is it!!:)

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  31. wow what a fabulous set.. amazing!

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  32. Stinking adorable!

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  33. Fabulous cards! This set looks great--so versatile!

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  34. So, so cool!!! Love your stamps and how you are using this set but you make me want to hop over to PTI when you use their products. Stop it! :)

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