More Inspiration with Hannah Craner

I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. If you are able to squeeze in some crafty time, Hannah Craner has some more projects to help inspire you!

Now I'm only providing a little snippet of what she has in store for you. You'll have to head over to Hannah's blog to see the rest of her projects and to get all of the details.

I want to thank Hannah for all of the wonderful inspiration she has provided over the last couple of days. I know that I have filed away some new techniques to try in the future. I am so happy to have you back on the Wplus9 Design Team. I hope that all of you have enjoyed Hannah's work as much as I have!

Thanks for stopping by!

Dockside with Hannah Craner

Happy Friday!

Not only is it Friday, but it's a three day weekend! And here to help us celebrate, it's Hannah Craner. And she's sending us off into the weekend Nautical style.

I don't know about you, but I am so enjoying Hannah's clean style. Her color choices and layouts are so classic yet modern and fresh. The negative circle she's cut from the center banner, allowing the background rope stamping to show through perfectly sets off the life preserver and draws your eye straight to it. Pairing the "thanks" sentiment with the life preserver was such a great idea. Kinda infers that "you helped/saved me".

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Dockside, Dockside Backgrounds, Basic Banners // Ink: White Pigment Ink // Dies: Nautical Notions, Basic Banners Companion Die // Cardstock: Kraft, White, Nautical Navy, Cupid's Bow

Here's another example of some clever die cutting.

Whaaat!? How cool is that? I'm seriously going to be stealing borrowing this little technique. The real kicker? How careful she was to preserve the pattern on each die cut piece so that it never breaks and your eye kinda fills in the rest and makes it one unified piece - even with the negative spaces. So cool.

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Dockside, Borders & Backgrounds 2 // Ink: White Pigment Ink // Dies: Nautical Notions, Clear Cut Stackers: Circles // Cardstock: White, Nautical Navy

Hannah has more photos and all of the details on creating these projects on her blog. Be sure to head over and leave her some love!

Have a crafty day!

Fanciful Feathers with Hannah Craner

Are you ready for round two of inspiration for the day? It's time for the second part of our double hitter! (scroll down to see Jinny Newlin's wonderful projects if you missed them)

It's Hannah Craner's turn to get our creative juices flowing, and let me just warn you...she is back with a vengeance! She's serving up a duo of cards, using the same products, kind of a Fanciful Feathers two-ways - if you will.

First up...a little Fanciful Feathers love! This card is straight up my alley in EVERY way, clean and simple with a punch of color and a fun geometric print.

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Fanciful Feathers, Borders & Backgrounds 2, Basic Banners // Dies: Fanciful Feathers Companion Die, Basic Banners Companion Die // Cardstock: Oatmeal

The second card is just as fabulous as the first, but with it's own personality. This is a great way to maximize your time by creating more than one card with the products you already have out.

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Fanciful Feathers, Borders & Backgrounds 2 // Dies: Fanciful Feathers Companion Die // Cardstock: Oatmeal, White

Hannah has more photos and all of the details on creating these projects on her blog. While you're there, be sure to welcome her back to the Wplus9 Design Team. We are extremely thrilled to have her back and we hope that you are too!!

Thanks for stopping by and have a crafty day!

More Design Team Inspiration with Jinny Newlin

I hope you have been enjoying all of the wonderful inspiration that Jinny Newlin has been providing over the last several days. She's back to wrap up with a couple more creations that I'm sure will love!

Her first card today is full of fun.

Just check out how she's combined Fanciful Feathers and Borders & Backgrounds 2 in her background stamping. Notice how she's used the feathers as the birds tail feathers?! LOVE!

Also, using the banner from Basic Banners to emulate a nest is a perfect touch.

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Fanciful Feathers, Borders & Backgrounds 2, Basic Banners // Dies: Fanciful Feathers Companion Die, Basic Banners Companion Die // Cardstock: Oatmeal, Nautical Navy

Jinny's final card today is actually a gorgeous unisex monogrammed stationery set. It makes me so happy to hear how the ladies are utilizing Monogrammed to create stationery sets for friends and family. I know that, for me I didn't even realize how *much* I needed this set, until I had it.

Jinny's created this wonderful nautical stationery set for her brother. Let's face it. Men are not great at remembering any occasion, much less to send a card. So this all-purpose set would be a great gift, whether they're late, or on time...whether it's a thank you note, or a birthday wish. Include the envelopes and a set of stamps...and they really have not excuse! LOL

They look so pretty all tied up with twine.

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Dockside, Dockside Backgrounds, Monogrammed, Guiding Light // Dies: Nautical Notions, A2 Envelope Liner, Guiding Light Companion Die, Clear Cut Stackers: Circles // Cardstock: White, Oatmeal, Nautical Navy, Cupid's Bow // Other: A2 Oatmeal Envelopes

Jinny has more details and photos of these projects to share with you. Be sure to let her know that you stopped by!

A great big thanks to Jinny for all of the creativity and inspiration over the last couple of days. And thanks to all of you for joining us. Be sure to check back in just a bit, as we have a double feature today. Hannah will be joining us for her first round of projects shortly!

See you soon!

Dockside with Jinny Newlin

Hey, hey, today is your lucky day because Jinny Newlin is back to feature the Dockside collection! She's got a couple of amazing projects to share with us and I get the privilege of sharing them with you.

First up? This super fun, not to mention creative, little number. A pocketful of nautical fun!

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Dockside, Dockside Backgrounds // Dies: Dockside Companion Die, A Pocketful Companion Die // Cardstock: White, Black, Kraft

From the amazing background stamping to the little details like the seagulls and anchor button, this card is A.MAZ.ING!

Her next card is equally as awesome. Talk about using layers to perfection. I am always intrigued by the way Jinny uses each layer of her design in a meaningful way. Each element adds to the overall finished design, yet nothing becomes distracting or over embellished.

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Dockside, Dockside Backgrounds // Dies: Nautical Notions // Cardstock: White, Black, Kraft, Lake House

Now head over to Jinny's blog to see more pictures and to get all of the nitty gritty details on these cards. Be sure to let her know that you stopped by!

Thanks for joining us. Have a crafty day!

Fanciful Feathers with Jinny Newlin

Today Jinny Newlin is joining us to share some inspiration featuring Fanciful Feathers. She has a completely different take on this set than I've seen thus far and I'm excited to feature her projects today.

Her first card is a beautiful display of how amazing the Fanciful Feathers Companion Die looks when cut from watercolor paper and watercolored.

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Fanciful Feathers, Borders & Backgrounds 2 // Dies: Fanciful Feathers Companion Die, Banner Trio // Cardstock: White

Next up, she's showing off how beautifully this set can be used as an accent. The patterned paper she's chosen with hot air balloons works wonderfully with the feathers and the sentiments from Fanciful Feathers. I love the way she's created such perfect balance by her precise arrangement of elements and color placement.

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Fanciful Feathers // Dies: Fanciful Feathers Companion Die, Scalloped Border // Cardstock: White, Kraft

Want more details about these cards? You'll have to head over to Jinny's blog where she's got the scoop and more detailed shots as well. Be sure to let her know that you stopped by!

Thanks for joining us. Have a crafty day!

Monday Mood Board #19

PLAY ALONG

If you'd like to play along, use the mood board as a starting point for a card, tag, layout or any project...where ever the inspiration takes you! Pull patterns, colors, elements or mood from the image. Use at least one Wplus9 product. Upload your project to your blog or online photo gallery such as Flickr. Then link it up using the InLinkz widget below to share it and keep the inspiration flowing! Remember, you'll have 2 weeks to play along.

PRIZES

We will select (3) random participants to receive a $10 store credit each at www.wplus9.com. Winners will be announced on Monday when the new Mood Board is posted.

Monday Mood Board #18 Winners

• #10 (Cris G.)
• #13 (Jacquie)
• #24 (Amy R.)

Contact us at customerservice@wplus9.com with your full name and email and we will set up your store credits! (If you don't already have an account set up with us, be sure to set one up to expedite collecting your prize)

I can't wait to see how this week's mood board inspires you!

An InLinkz Link-up

Join us Dockside with Jean Martin

Welcome, welcome, welcome! I hope you have on your sandals, because we are taking this party to the docks. Dockside that is! Jean Martin is back, and she is in a nautical loving mood. Get ready, because we've got a feast for your eyes!

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Dockside, Dockside Backgrounds, Monogrammed // Dies: Nautical Notions, Clear Cut Stackers: Circles // Cardstock: White, Nautical Navy, Kraft, Cupid's Bow

I am not even going to entertain Jean's nonsense about not being "good" at clean and simple design anymore. Seriously, she is showing these sets in all of their glory, just the way I envisioned them in design. Clean, uncomplicated, simple...yet unforgettable!

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Dockside, Dockside Backgrounds // Dies: Nautical Notions // Cardstock: Nautical Navy, Kraft

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Dockside, Dockside Backgrounds // Dies: Nautical Notions // Cardstock: White, Black, Kraft

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Dockside, Dockside Backgrounds // Dies: Dockside Companion Die // Cardstock: Kraft

Thank you so much Jean for all of the inspiration you've shared with us over the last couple of days!

If you want more details on any of these, head over to Jean's blog, she'll have more detailed shots as well. Heck, head over there anyway to leave her some love! You won't be disappointed that you stopped by.

Thanks for joining us. Have a crafty day!

Basic Banners and Borders & Backgrounds 2 with Jean Martin

Jean Martin is back with more to share with us today! I don't know how she does it, but she's got another fantastic line up to share with us. And if you enjoyed yesterday's projects, then you're going to love today's projects!

These first couple of cards show us how fantastically Basic Banners pairs with Fresh Cut Florals, Folk Art Florals, and Monogrammed.

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Fresh Cut Florals, Folk Art Florals, Monogrammed // Dies: A2 Envelope Liner // Ink: Lake House Pigment Ink // Cardstock: White // Other: A2 White Envelopes

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Fresh Cut Florals, Basic Banners, Fanciful Feathers // Cardstock: White, Kraft

Jean is amazing at playing with patterns, and these next two cards are proof positive that she is quickly becoming a master at creating interesting, yet clean, pattern combinations!

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Borders & Backgrounds 2, Basic Banners, Fanciful Feathers // Dies: Fanciful Feathers Companion Die, Basic Banners Companion Die // Cardstock: White, Kraft

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Borders & Backgrounds 2, Basic Banners, Fanciful Feathers // Ink: Lake House Pigment Ink // Dies: Fanciful Feathers Companion Die, Basic Banners Companion Die // Cardstock: White, Kraft

Amazing, right? Now if you want close up shots and details on any of these projects, you need to head over to Jean's blog! And if you've loved today's inspiration as much as I have, be sure to leave her a comment to let her know.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a crafty day!

Fanciful Feathers with Jean Martin

Are you ready for some more amazing inspiration from the design team? Today, Jean Martin is sharing a few gorgeous projects featuring Fanciful Feathers.

I was especially looking forward to seeing Jean's projects with this set as she personally requested a feather set a few months ago. To be honest, I was a little nervous, hoping that I could deliver with something a little different but something that she would still really love.

You may want to grab a beverage and sit back, because you are seriously in for a treat!

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Fanciful Feathers // Dies: Fanciful Feathers Companion Die, A2 Envelope Liner // Cardstock: Oatmeal, Kraft // Other: A2 Oatmeal Envelopes

Jean has created this gorgeous stationery set. Each design is slightly different, but all still use the same imagery and colors. Notice how sometimes she's stamped the solid feather image, sometimes the outlined feather image, and then other times she's paired them together!

With the gorgeous patterns that she has created, you really don't need to fuss with much more. A simple sentiment, also included in Fanciful Feathers, stamped in black is a wonderful finishing touch.

And you can't forget the presentation! A little bit of twine and a feather die cut from Kraft card stock wrap up the set. And to accompany the stationery, a matching gift bag with a few more feathers. Beautiful and elegant.

Now, I had no doubt that Jean would pull out some gorgeous, soft and feminine examples with this set...but she's been knocking it out of the park with her clean and simple designs lately too!

Talk about unexpected! This one may be my favorite. The color-blocking, the gold embossing, the stronger colors and then that punch of soft blue. The hard angles and clean lines paired with the organic shape of the feather, and then she divides it?! Perfect execution that all adds up to a memorable design!

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Fanciful Feathers // Dies: Fanciful Feathers Companion Die // Cardstock: White, Kraft

Are you ready for one more? It really doesn't take make much to create a stunning card as Jean demonstrates here. In true crafter fashion, where everything can be re-used or re-purposed...why not use the negative die cut from the previous card? Use the same basic layout and you've got two for one!

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Fanciful Feathers // Dies: Fanciful Feathers Companion Die // Cardstock: SKraft, White

Be sure to stop by Jean's blog to get more details on today's projects. And if you've loved today's inspiration as much as I have, be sure to leave her a comment to let her know.

Dockside with Kerrianne Bowen

Kerrianne is back with a couple more release projects to share with us. While yesterday's samples were elegant and classy, today's projects are a little more whimsical and fun. I just love how versatile all of these sets are.

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Dockside, Dockside Backgrounds // Dies: Dockside Companion Die, Clear Cut Stackers: Circles // Cardstock: White

The bright crisp colors and fun details in both of these cards make them a perfect "his & hers" birthday set. The twine on the first is rustic and masculine, while the pink rhinestones are feminine and fun.

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Borders & Backgrounds 2, Dockside // Dies: Nautical Notions Die // Cardstock: Sweet Gelato, White

Thanks for sharing such wonderful inspiration with us Kerrianne! Be sure to stop by Kerrianne's blog to get the details and to leave her some love!

Nautical Notions with Kerrianne Bowen

Hold on to your nautical loving hats, because Kerrianne is delivering some amazing designs today! When I think of nautical design or nautical influence, I immediately think of clean lines, simple colors and class. And today's projects deliver on all three.

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Basic Banners // Dies: Basic Banners Companion Die, Nautical Notions Die, Clear Cut Stackers: Circles, A2 Envelope Liner // Cardstock: Oatmeal // Other: A2 Oatmeal Envelopes

I love her use of pattern to offset the simplicity of the banner and anchor in the first card. And the matching envelope liner just takes it to a whole new level.

But wait, this next card is equally amazing. The darker color palette is perfect for the masculine feel of the card. Notice how she's used the life preserver from the Nautical Notions Die to mat her monogram? Genius.

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Dockside Backgrounds, Monogrammed // Dies: Nautical Notions Die, Clear Cut Stackers: Circles // Cardstock: Kraft, White, Nautical Navy

Be sure to stop by Kerrianne's blog to get the details and to leave her some love!

Fanciful Feathers with Kerrianne Bowen

Kerrianne is sneaking in some inspiration for us before she is all tied up with her bundle of joy. I can't wait to meet baby Betty! And pregnancy is agreeing with her, because she is just overflowing with the creativity! I'm LOVING her clean, simple and sophisticated thank you notes.

The subtle chevron background is the perfect choice to compliment her gradient stamped feathers. And the matching envelope liner?! This rivals any high priced stationery at a fraction of the cost!

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Fanciful Feathers, Borders & Backgrounds 2 // Dies: Fanciful Feathers Companion Die, A2 Envelope Liner Ink: White Pigment Ink // Cardstock: White, Lake House // Other: A2 White Envelopes

Next, Kerrianne shows us how little effort it takes to create something show stopping when you carefully choose your elements. The minimal fuss keeps all of the focus on those gorgeously colored feather die cuts. And the black sentiment is the perfect choice to ground it.

Wplus9 Supplies
Stamps: Fanciful Feathers // Dies: Fanciful Feathers Companion Die // Cardstock: White

I hope that you've enjoyed Kerrianne's work as much as I have. Be sure to stop by her blog and let her know! She will have more to share with us tomorrow as well.

Monday Mood Board #18

It's time for a new Monday Mood Board...on Tuesday! Enjoy!

PLAY ALONG

If you'd like to play along, use the mood board as a starting point for a card, tag, layout or any project...where ever the inspiration takes you! Pull patterns, colors, elements or mood from the image. Use at least one Wplus9 product. Upload your project to your blog or online photo gallery such as Flickr. Then link it up using the InLinkz widget below to share it and keep the inspiration flowing! Remember, you'll have 2 weeks to play along.

PRIZES

We will select (3) random participants to receive a $10 store credit each at www.wplus9.com. Winners will be announced on Monday when the new Mood Board is posted.

Monday Mood Board #17 Winners

• #21 (Lorraine M.)
• #5 (Maureen Merritt)
• #18 (Cathy Weber)

Contact us at customerservice@wplus9.com with your full name and email and we will set up your store credits!

I can't wait to see how this week's mood board inspires you!

An InLinkz Link-up

Wplus9 August/September 2013 Release Day

It's Release Day! All of our August/September 2013 release products are now available for purchase at www.wplus9.com. Don't forget, if we run out of something that you simply must have right now, you can also find Wplus9 products at many of your favorite retailers! Check our retailer's page for a list of where to find us.

If you missed the release, you can start here to catch up. And don't forget to check the winner's page to see if you were a lucky prize package winner!

Release day is usually group post day, but since the girl's will be joining us over the next couple of weeks with their release projects...I thought I'd fill in with one more card from me.

I used several of the images from Dockside to create a little collage. I thought this would be a cute card for a young boy...or girl if you switched up the colors a bit. I added some accents of rope with one of the border images in Dockside Backgrounds.

WPLUS9 SUPPLIES
Stamps: Dockside, Dockside Backgrounds | Cardstock: White, Kraft

Again, I just want to say THANKS! Thanks for your patience during our delay, your kind comments, and your support! I know that I have missed the design team this week. And I am looking forward to seeing what they have to share with us, I hope you are too!

Wplus9 August/September 2013 Release Full Reveal

It's time for the full reveal! Time to show you what we are releasing this month in their entirety. All products will be available for purchase at midnight, on August 9th at www.wplus9.com as well as at many of your favorite retailers.

*** Website Reminder ***

Wplus9.com will be down from approximately 11:00 PM EST tonight until 12:00 AM EST while we upload the new products and prepare for the release. The website will be back online and all products will be available for purchase by 12:01 AM EST August 9, 2013.

Fanciful Feathers

Details

• is a 4x6" clear photopolymer stamp set
• 14 high quality photopolymer stamps; 10 feather images in multiple sizes, both solid and lined
• will be available for purchase August 9th for $14

Fanciful Feathers Companion Die

Details

• contains 4 individual dies wired together that can be easily separated; 2 stamp companion dies and 2 stand alone dies
• coordinates with the Fanciful Feathers stamp set
• Approx. Measurements: (A) - 2 x 3/4", (B) - 2 x 7/8", (C) - 2 1/2 x 1", (D) - 2 1/2 x 1 1/8"
• will be available for purchase August 9th for $10

A2 Envelope Liner Die

Details

• available exclusively at wplus9.com
• coordinates with our standard A2 envelope
• will be available for purchase exclusively at www.wplus9.com August 9th for $20

Monogrammed

Details

• is a 6x8 clear photopolymer stamp set
• 53 high quality photo-polymer stamps; the letters A-Z in two sizes (3/4" tall and 1/2" tall) and one monogram label
• will be available for purchase August 9th for $21

Clear Cut Stackers: Circles

Details

• contains 5 concentric circle dies
• cuts cirlces in 1, 1 3/8, 1 3/4, 2 1/8, and 2 1/2"
• will be available for purchase August 9th for $11

Basic Banners

Details

• is a 3x4 clear photopolymer stamp set
• 7 high quality photopolymer stamps; 2 banners and 5 sentiments
• will be available for purchase August 9th for $6

Basic Banners Companion Die

Details

• contains 1 die
• coordinates with the Basic Banners stamp set
• Approx. Measurements: 2 3/4 x3/4"
• will be available for purchase August 9th for $4

Borders & Backgrounds 2

Details

• is a 4x6 clear photopolymer stamp set
• 4 high quality photopolymer border and background building stamps
• will be available for purchase August 9th for $14

Dockside

Details

• is a 6x8 clear photopolymer stamp set
• 30 high quality photo-polymer stamps; 17 images and 13 sentiments
• will be available for purchase August 9th for $21

Dockside Companion Die

Details

• contains 4 dies wired together that can be easily separated if desired
• coordinates with the Dockside stamp set
• will be available for purchase August 9th for $6

Dockside Backgrounds

Details

• is a 6x8 clear photopolymer stamp set
• 7 high quality photopolymer background building stamps
• will be available for purchase August 9th for $21

Nautical Notions Die

Details

• contains 4 dies wired together that can be easily separated if desired
• larger and more detailed stand-alone dies that compliment the images in Dockside
• will be available for purchase August 9th for $10

We are also adding the following consumables to the Wplus9 store. These items will only be available www.wplus9.com.

Nautical Navy Premium Heavy Weight Card Stock

Details

• 8 1/2 x 11" 100 lb weight
• acid free and archival safe
• available in packs of 15 & 30 sheets

A2 Envelopes

Details

• fits standard A2 sized cards (5 1/2 x 41/4")
• available in packs of 25 in your choice of White or Oatmeal for $5

Thank you all so much for joining me for our August/September 2013 Release and for your patience during our delay! Are you ready for the last giveaway? Want to win the entire release, including all of the stamps and dies listed above? Now that you've seen the full reveal, just leave a comment by 10:00 PM EST TONIGHT August 8, 2013 letting us know which is your favorite to enter. I will select one random winner from all comments. Winners will be posted here by 11:00 PM EST. Good Luck!

If you've missed any of this week, be sure to catch up starting here.