Tuesday, August 7, 2012

August/September 2012 Release Day 3

It's day 3 of our August/September Release! First, I would just like to say a great big thank you to the overwhelming response so far. You guys are leaving such amazing comments and showing such enthusiasm for this release, and I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate the kind words. Seriously. Now, if you are just joining us, you can always catch up back at Day 1.

Our final products of the release are little ones, but big on style. I say this because, I seriously think I used one of these two stamp sets on almost every project this release! So let me formally introduce Pretty Patches: Apple and Pretty Patches: Pumpkin, and their companion dies.

Pretty Patches: Apple

  • is a 3"x4" clear photopolymer stamp set
  • 5 high quality photo-polymer stamps; 3 images and 2 sentiments
  • will be available for purchase August 9th for $6
Pretty Patches: Apple Die

  • coordinates with the Pretty Patches: Apple stamp set
  • 2 separate shapes contained on one die
  • will be available for purchase August 9th for $4

Pretty Patches: Pumpkin

  • is a 3"x4" clear photopolymer stamp set
  • 5 high quality photo-polymer stamps; 3 images and 2 sentiments
  • will be available for purchase August 9th for $6
Pretty Patches: Pumpkin Die

  • coordinates with the Pretty Patches: Pumpkin stamp set
  • 2 separate shapes contained on one die
  • will be available for purchase August 9th for $4

These sets are the first two in a series of $6 sets. Now if you've been around Wplus9 long, you probably have caught on that I will add or cut a heart out of anything! Hearts just make everything better. Don't they?

For this country beauty, I started by die cutting my apple and leaf and stamping them with the coordinating images in Pretty Patches: Apple and matting it on, you guessed it, a pinking square! I stamped the matching heart in the center. One great thing about this series is that all of the hearts are the same size, so you can mix and match them between sets for even more pattern possibilities.

The gingham background was created using the solid stripe from Country Charm. It reminds me of a picnic blanket, doesn't it? I really love the sentiments is these sets, so classic and timeless.

A doily, some buttons, a lot of distressing and a couple of red stitches bring this card full circle.

Next, let's take a closer look at Pretty Patches: Pumpkin. I took a more simple and rustic approach for this card.

Again, I started by die cutting the pumpkin and leaf and stamping with them with the matching images. For the back panel, I stamped the checkerboard pattern from Country Charm across the top and bottom. I added the little leaves from Season of Thanks and some "berries" from Spring Tags.

This sentiment is probably my favorite. I think it's pretty universal for the whole holiday season. From Thanksgiving through New Years. I can see myself using it quite a bit.

And finally, my last card for today is also my favorite. It is an almost monochromatic card. I just love mix shades of white, cream, and brown together.

I cut several 1" pinking squares and a 2" pinking square. I stamped 5 of them 1" squares with the hearts from both of the Pretty Patches sets and arranged all of the squares in a grid.

To create the little house embellishment, I used the Folk Art Florals Die and placed a little wooden heart in the center. To create the "wings", I used the base layer from the Layered Butterfly Die and covered it in glitter. Oh, yes...I got over my fear of glitter! Although I don't know if that is a good thing, or a bad thing!

the sentiments on the front and inside are both from Pretty Patches: Pumpkin. I thought the sentiment was perfect for the little house embellishment.

I hope you have enjoyed today's samples! Oh..but wait, there's more! The Design Team has tons of stuff to share with you as well!

I have really enjoyed reading all of your comments and seeing so many new names during this release! I can't wait to share the full reveal with all of you tomorrow. But for now, would you like to win Pretty Patches: Apples, the Pretty Patches: Apple Die, Pretty Patches: Pumpkin, and the Pretty Patches: Pumpkin Die? Just leave me a comment by 9:00 AM EST August 8th to enter. I will select one random winner from all comments. Winners will be posted here.

74 comments:

  1. That pumpkin is so cute...love your card with the little snips of lace and all the layering you did is just gorgeous. These stamps are going to be so popular!

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  2. Wow, Dawn! Your cards are so lovely. I am really loving the pinking squares - you have illustrated how they can be used so wonderfully well. The Pretty Patches sets are adorable. Very nice. ;-)

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  3. These new stamp sets look wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  4. Oh my gosh, I just LOVE these stamps! The sentiments are beautiful, and that pumpkin is just so cozy and lovely. I *love* your monochromatic card, it is just so SO beautiful!

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  5. Cute apple & pumpkin!!!
    love the kraft samples...gorgeous!

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  6. Adore all your samples and especially the monochromatic card--so awesome! I can see I am in big trouble this month. So much homespun goodness--love everything!

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  7. Dawn this release is totally swoon-worthy!!! Each of your cards is gorgeous!!! I cannot wait for release night!!! :)

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  8. Oh my gosh, these are so cute! I just love the little pumpkin and apple--your cards are stunning!

    Chris L.

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  9. Um, if I could stop staring at your last card I might be able to say something coherent. Wow. That's beautiful! I love the sweet patterns in the apple and pumpkin stamps - and the teeny sweet hearts, would be used over and over again!

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  10. The pumpkins and apples are adorable ♥

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  11. Oh! I love both these sets SO much!! Your last card is amazingly beautiful....wow!

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  12. Oh, wauw, these are super super gorgeous! Love the country look and especially the colors of the last one! Beautiful!!
    Hugs, Wendy
    P.S. what's your Pinterest name? Would love to follow! :-D

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  13. Amazing cards! Absolutely LOVE the homespun country feeling of this release! Thanks for wonderful inspiration!
    Karin

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  14. SWEET Dawn! {YOU. BLOW. ME. AWAY!} WHAT an assortment! What an unbelievably GORGEOUS, diverse and truly EXCITING way to SHOW off the vast wonders of these great stamps and SUPER intuitive dies! Your SAMPLES say, it, ALL! OUTRAGEOUS! Positively!

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  15. Today's mini sets are too cute for words! And the cards are amazing, I specially love the pumpkin one, it's amazing the effect you achieved by just using different inks and dimension!

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  16. Well you're right Dawn - I am a new name! I discovered Wplus9 only recently and placed my first order pronto a few weeks ago. This is my first release and, well..... I want it all! Everything I've seen has gone straight on my must have list. Just love the apple and pumpkin cards today - in my opinion you can never have too many apple stamps - such a satisfying shape.

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  17. What gorgeous cards, Dawn!Love today`s mini sets - this must be the cutest apple and pumpkin out there.

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  18. Wow, what great inspiration :). Love he sets. Heather j.

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  19. Dawn, you are a fabulously talented card maker and stamp creator. Every card you make causes me to "need" whatever it is you are showcasing. Today's cards are fabulous, and I too love the hearts. Donna

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  20. I love all of your samples Dawn...can't wait to see the full reveal of all these fabulous sets.

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  21. These are wonderful! Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Love the new dies, and can't decide if the apple or pumpkin is my favorite.

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  22. Oh my goodness, I literally just gasped when I saw your last card!!! The birdhouse with glittered butterfly wings is brilliant, BRILLIANT!

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  23. Oh my gosh, I wish it were fall!! I love everything you've been showing :) The patterns on the apple and pumpkin are adorable :) What great inspiration from all the projects!

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  24. LOVE today's cards! Those glittery wings were genius! Love the country cozy feel of these stamps, too!

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  25. That little pumpkin is just so sweet and all of the cards are amazing.

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  26. Im adoring today's release, loving the sentiments and the beautiful cards , I have to pin some of these :) beautiful!!! :) xx

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  27. Love the little leaf and berry border stamp and you last card is just so sweet and beautiful!!

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  28. Dawn, that pumpkin stamp and die are going to fill up a really nice hole in my arsenal! :) Thanks for making them so darned adorable!

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  29. OMG! These sets might be small - but I think they are my absolute favorite of the entire release (and this release is your best one yet!), especially Pretty Patches Pumpkin - I am a HUGE pumpkin lover since it is my husband's nickname for me. And I definitely agree, hearts make everything better! I wish the release were a tad bit later though - I don't get paid until the 15th and just know EVERYTHING is going to sell out because this release is FAB!!

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  30. So cute! I love the sweet apple and pumpkin! Your green and red card is my favorite from today!

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  31. What gorgeous cards!! I love that they will be perfect for the upcoming fall, and the leaf border is just beautiful!!

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  32. These stamps may be small but they do make a big impact...you did a great job on all the cards.

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  33. Wow! Alll are spectacular, but I am in love with your last one...so beautiful.

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  34. WOW DAWN!

    I love these sets. I really love how versatile they are. And your cards are stunning. I especially love your cream colored card, beautiful!

    Elaine Allen

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  35. such an amazing release...but they always are...

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  36. I'm done, Dawn! I will take every last thing, thank you. I love the bright colors and beautiful background on your first card, and the calm, homespun monochrome of your last. Your second card is my absolute favorite, though. The rich fall colors (navy and orange!) and the layout are just so perfectly yummy. I love, love, love it! This has been such a spectacular release - you and the DT have done an amazing job illustrating how versatile the images and dies are. I will be ready for Thursday!

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  37. You are trully inspiring Dawn!! Your designs are just beautiful!

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  38. Amazing cards, Dawn! You have such a wonderful style. I'm really loving this release so far!!

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  39. LOVE THEM!!!
    The colors and designs are amazing.

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  40. I am so in awe of your ability to make gorgeous CAS and shabby cards, Dawn. That last card is one of my fave cards of all time. I love the whole release, and you really make them shine with your samples!

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  41. Pinch me! Sweet & shabby pumpkins with a fabulous price point. And how much do I love that sweet cut-out heart?! This is a FABULOUS release... can't wait to shop!!!

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  42. OMGoodness...I die!!
    LOVE the Patches...
    pumpkin and apple!!
    But I have to say...
    it's the sentiment with the pumpkin that just blows me away...
    so versatile it makes this set like...free...with all the use you can get out of it!! :)
    Now...can you make a Pretty Patches Tree for Christmas because I am SO seeing that on some cards already!!
    Can't wait to get these goodies in my greedy hands...
    love it all! :)

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  43. the patterns on apple and pumpkin are so cute. love the sentiments in this set.

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  44. I absolutely love every stamp and die in this collection! I don't know how I'll sleep tonight....it's almost like Christmas! These cards are incredibly beautiful. The last one is just over the top gorgeous! I CAN NOT wait another moment longer! My shopping cart is poised at the front door and I'm ready to shop!
    Susan Moll

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  45. They are just so beautiful. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  46. Love, Love, LOVE them all! Gorgeous designing Dawn!

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  47. All good things come in small packages, right?! I think the same can be said of these sweet sets! :D
    Hugs!
    x

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  48. Oh my gosh, that last monochromatic card is an absolute masterpiece! Bravo! I desperately want every set you've shown so far. I'm so impressed with all of them.

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  49. I love that monochromatic card. All the details are so wonderful.
    Eveline.

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  50. I love what you have done Dawn! I came over from Maureen's blog and I absolutely love what she is doing too! Great job!

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  51. Ohh...too cute! Loving all the samples you shared and I'm loving all the new dies: specifically the Pretty Patches: Pumpkin Stamps and Dies! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win!

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  52. I am SO excited about this release. You have totally outdone yourself! Loving the Pumpkin and Apple! Such beautiful examples! Can't wait to shop!!

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  53. Your cads are so sweet and pretty! I'm loving the sneaks too :)

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  54. I can't wait until the release! These cards are amazing!

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  55. Your first card made me gasp it was so pretty!!! I love the colors, the layers, the gingham, the apple, the buttons: if I made a card this pretty I'd be framing it instead of sending it :-D I love your other cards too, and I can't wait till tomorrow: I've been slow on ordering from you, but tomorrow there's going to be a BIG one from me (ouch from the pocketbook!!) I love your designs and will be having fun playing with the goodies (can't wait for the quilt series dies!!!) GREAT JOB on this release!!!!!!!

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  56. Love the final card - so beautiful. Those little hearts are sooo cute, and I love the apple and pumpkin. And matching dies, swoon.

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  57. Your cards are gorgeous. I want the pumpkin set right now! This is going to be a fantastic release. Congratulations!!

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  58. Absolutely gorgeous, girl! You never fail to deliver amazing inspiration with all of your cards, but that last one... Swoon! It's got to be my favorite of this release! LOVE the neutral color palette and the sweet touches of lace, buttons, glitter, distressing, and stitching. Yum!

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  59. Awesome card samples. Love all the fall ideas.

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  60. SO Gorgeous ...it's a super release....I am so in love with the pumpkin a musr have for sure!

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  61. Just LOVE the quilty look of this release! And that sentiment is just wonderful- it's a gotta have! Maybe it will inspire me to get my fall cards done this year before the Christmas cards need to go out???

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  62. Gorgeous cards Dawn and yet another Awesome release. I want them all.TFS

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  63. Ooooh these cards are just adorable and the sentiments are lovely! I am new to Wplus9 designs and can see an empty pocketbook in my future!!

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  64. Oh my, that sentiment from Pretty Patches: Pumpkin is a must have! Thanks!

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  65. Seriously loving the apple and pumpkin! Your cards are just amazing, every single one of them. I can't wait to order!!

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  66. So perfect for Fall! Your cards are absolutely adorable!!

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  67. Love the pumpkins, looks like another great new set.

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  68. Wow, love these new mini stamps! They are so much fun!

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  69. oh wow... love, love, LOVE the little pumpkin!! what cute, cute sets!!

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  70. I love the monochromatic card at the end!

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  71. Seriously how can I pick a favorite?? These are such beautiful samples Dawn. My favorite is the pumpkin card. Such a clean design!

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  72. the little house embellie is just the cutest thing! laura j

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  73. Gosh Dawn, your samples are downright beautiful, especially the last one! You are so wonderfully talented and kudos on another great release!

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