Sunday, December 4, 2016

December 2016 Release Week: Friends for all Seasons: Winter

Hey everyone, it's Dawn, and it's my turn to introduce some brand new product! Remember, if you are just joining us, be sure to start at Day 1 to catch up. All of the products we've been sharing will be available for purchasing beginning December 5, 2016 at wplus9.com as well as many of your favorite retailers!

We're going cute today. But not too cute. A quirky-fun cute. That's right, it's the Winter edition of the Friends for all Seasons series - Friends for all Seasons: Winter stamp set and companion dies.

AVAILABLE December 5, 2016

Friends For All Seasons: Winter
6x8" Clear Stamp Set
$14 USD

FFAS: Winter Companion Die
Steel Rule Die
$16 USD

I adore the Friends for all Seasons series illustrated by Stephany Zerbe. The winter edition features fun foxes and even a cute little snowman.

How cute are they? I wanted to turn this one into a sweet friend valentine. I started by stamping an all-over pattern in the background.

My 16 year has developed a love for my Copics and a lot of them are mysteriously dry! So, instead of coloring the images with a traditional coloring medium, I created my own stamps from fun foam. I knew I wanted to color their scarves, so I stamped my image onto a piece of fun foam and then trimmed out their scarves. I adhered that to my acrylic block, inked it up and then stamped as usual. Voila! Solid filler image stamps. BAM.

I stamped the snowman, another fox and the top hat, did the same fun foam stamp technique and then die cut them using their companion dies.

For a little interest, I created a faux shaker card. I'm going to be honest...I have very little patience for creating shaker cards. So instead, I just added little dots of Multi-Medium inside my negative circle space and glued a smattering of sequins down.

I totally could have kept that to myself and let you think it was an "actual" shaker...but I'm honest like that. LOL

Ok...now on to another cute, but-not-too-cute, valentine. The entire Friends for all Seasons series has so many great sentiments, I decided to put them to use. And this one might be my favorite of my projects from the new release products...and there's a lot of them.

I used several of the new December Release products on this one. I started by white heat embossing several phrases using the Whimsy Alpha onto Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Cardstock. Using the Misti stamping tool made this incredibly easy. I then inked over them using Tim Holtz distress ink in Spun Sugar, Festive Berries and Aged Mahogany.

I white heat embossed the sentiments "je t'aime", "smitten" and "everyone deserves a friend like you" onto black card stock. For the main sentiment I die cut the Painted Friend die cut by Simon Says Stamp in both black and white.

The upcoming Happy Gang stamps and die were perfect for creating my little friends. And of course, I had to use the dog and the cat! I stamped each one and then added the contrasting "details" by either double stamping in the same color or using a slightly darker ink color. You can see these on the side of the dogs head, under his arms and between the kitty's hands.

I added a heart behind the kitty's head using the double solid heart image from Friends for all Seasons: Winter. As a final finishing touch, I added some highlights to their eyes using a white gel pen.

And for my last card today - using the Whimsy Alpha and the Happy Gang sets together gave me an idea.

I have sat on the Happy Gang stamp set since last Spring and I was so excited to finally get to use it. These are the solid version of our Get Well Gang set. So if you liked those little guys, you'll really enjoy these as well.

I stamped and die cut the phrase "WISH BIG" using the Whimsy Alpha stamps and die. Then I replaced the "i" in "BIG" with the puppy from the Happy Gang set. I stamped and die cut the balloons, also from Happy Gang and added them across the top.

To create the background, I used a little Inkadinkado Stamp Masking Paper to create a star burst pattern and then inked it using PURE Color Dye Ink in Wild Mango.

To create the banner, I used the previously released Be Merry Companion Die, inked through it using Ocean Drive ink and then white embossed "Happy Birthday" from Happy Gang.

I hope you've enjoyed release week! Kelly will be here tomorrow with more inspiration for you, but for now...on to the fun stuff!

Release Day Sale

As mentioned earlier this week, we did not have a Black Friday Sale this year. We decided to hold off and bring you those same savings during our December Release! So on release day - December 5th only - when you shop our new arrivals at wplus9.com, you can also save up to 35% on the entire store! No codes necessary, discounts will be automatically applied to your cart at check out. ***Limited to in stock items only. Can not be applied to previous purchases. No rain checks.***

Giveaway Alert

Would you like to win a $50 store credit to wplus9.com? Just leave a comment letting us know which set you're most excited about below to enter by 9:00 p.m. EST tonight, 12/04/16 to enter and we will select one random winner from all comments. Winner will be posted on our Winners page by 10 p.m. EST.

Featured Supplies

For your convenience, here is a list of the supplies (or equivalents) used on today's project(s), along with links to purchase. (New products not yet released have been excluded.) Please note: this list does contain some affiliate links.

Snow One Like You Card

Friend Like You Card

Wish Big Card

92 comments:

  1. Love, love, love WPlus9's florals!!

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  2. Another adorable new set. I'm really having a hard time picking a favorite between Happy Gang and the Floral set. Great release!

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  3. These images are super cute!! I do have to say I LOVE the feathers and Florals set this release. So gorgeous!!

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  4. OMG, what a fantastic release, and a sale to "die" for! Really like the frame you created, great cards, thanks. Let the shopping begin. Love your products!

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  5. These are all so adorable ... such sweet little images! My favourite this release is the Feathers and Florals ... it's just lovely! Anita :)

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  6. The little kitty & puppy from Happy Gang just make me smile! The pup looks like he's ready to give a hug or blow someone a kiss-love that!

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  7. So much cuteness!!! The colors you chose are soft (yet stand out) and are perfect.

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  8. Oh wow!!! Adorable cards and such a super cute release! I love the most The Happy Gang stamp set. Too sweet and cute!!!

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  9. Awwww...love these critters and the sentiments! And, I am loving the soft color combos of your cards! Very pretty and inspiring!

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  10. I love the Happy Gang set....so cute! The Wish Big card is a favorite of mine - so clever!!

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  11. Love the whimsy alpha and the dog and cat are so sweet

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  12. loved this quirky fun cute set !My fav is whimsy alpha :)

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  13. I think this one is my favorite. I ready to make valentines projects and this one looks like a good one for those.

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  14. Those winter critters are adorable especially the fox in the scarf. Also I love the birthday card with the cute pooch!

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  15. I'm going to have a hard time not buying everything with this release. You all knocked it out of the park. Think I need inks too now. Thanks so much for extra savings!

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  16. Dawn your cards AND your company are so fantastic! Thank you for creating!
    Merry Christmas!

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  17. These are adorable! I am really excited about the Feathers and Florals set, I can't wait to get my hands on it.

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  18. Oh my, what a great release and I am so grateful for a chance to win! You have been consistently putting stamps out there with great designs and potential. It's hard to pick a favorite but after seeing today's cards, I'm loving the Whimsical Alpha set combined with Happy Gang. Great idea how you used the banner die from Be Merry with that card too.
    Beautiful projects, every one!

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  19. Your cards are adorable! I'm especially partial to the "Wish Big" card at the end!

    Chris L.

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  20. Your cards are so fun and inspiring! The winter edition of Friends for All Seasons looks like a lot of fun!

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  21. Lots of cuteness today and all in fabulous colors! My fave from this release is the Happy Gang! The critters are so sweet and I like the mix of sentiments.

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  22. Love those cute little characters! Beautiful sample cards.

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  23. Friends For All Seasons: Winter is right up my alley! I have a 'thing' for snowmen and foxes! What a great set! I collect snowmen ornaments, and as a kid, a stuffed animal fox named Lopki was my constant companion! I think this set was made for me!

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  24. Beautiful new stamps/dies..... LOVING the Feathers and Florals (never too many flowers!!) and the Whimsy Alpha dies!!

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  25. The Happy Gang stamp and die set is by far THE cutest! Thanks for showing how versatile they are.

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  26. I think my favorite this time around is the Happy Gang set. SO ADORABLE!! But that Feathers and Florals set looks fabulous as well!!!

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  27. What a cute set!! Wonderful cards!!

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  29. Love your backgrounds. The new critters are super cute.

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  30. sharon clark I love all things floral so the new feathers and florals set would be my choice.

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  31. Such a cute stamp set. My favorite is the floral one:-)

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  32. What great cards. I especially love how you made the filler stamps with foam.

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  33. I love the Happy Gng set!!! Thanks for a chance to win!!!

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  34. I love everything, but this adorable Friends For All Seasons, is awesome! I love the birthday card you made and with the bright and fun colors, it's just perfect.

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  35. The florals are really awesome but the adorable Happy Gang critters take the top spot for me! Love today's friend card!

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  36. I love forest friends, so winter collection of friends for all season just make my eyes sparkle, I love it, your cards are awesome with those cuties!

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  37. Dawn, you rocked this release! So hard to choose a favorite! The quirky winter friends are adorable, florals are beautiful, and happy gang are so darn cute! And thank you so much for such a generous sale! 💕

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  38. those little Happy Gang critters are adorable.
    Thanks
    Ang

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  39. Adorable cards, Dawn! I'm most excited about that awesome new alphabet!

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  40. These friends for all seasons are adorable! Would love to start a collection from Wplus9!

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  41. Beautiful cards with these super cute winter friends, loving all this new release but my fave is the Whimsey Alphabet!

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  42. I love Happy Gang, especially the puppy, and thank you for explaining what the "detail" stamps are.

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  43. Three fabulous cards! This is a great release & I'm looking forward to adding to my stash. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  44. Oops! Forgot to say my favourite this release is Feathers & Florals.

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  45. I love Friends for all Seasons and the Whimsy Alpha!!! Your cards are adorable and I love the color inks you used!!!! ❤️

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  46. Great release. My favorite is Happy Gang.

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  47. Hard to pick a favorite, but guess it would be whimsey alphabet.

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  48. I would say I am most excited over the fun alphabet set.

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  49. I'm sure I am not alone, but I am collecting the friends for all seasons. So glad for the new addition.

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  50. Adorable critters! I think my favourite is the Happy Gang set.

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  51. Oh I just adore the Happy Gang...such cute lil guys.

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  52. Awesome projects, Dawn! Neat idea to use the puppy as the "i" in BIG. Of course, I would personally use a kitty. :) I love the "Feathers & Florals" set. Can't wait for the new release! :) ~ Andrea

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  53. wonderful cards and so full of inspiration!! Love this new release - really excited about the bold banners set. This would make such awesome cards:)

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  54. I am in love with the Friends for All Seasons Winter set it goes so well with the other 3 sets. All of the cards you mades are just adorable!! Love them all, can't even pick a favorite :) Great job on this release!! You always do such an awesome job with your stamp sets and my wish list always grows with each release :)

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  55. Oh and I'm most excited about the Happy Gang, it stole my heart as soon as I saw it :)

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  56. I'm inspired by your use of Whimsy Alpha for a darling background. The little Happy Gang dog could be indicating I'm Sorry and not just throwing a kiss, as I first thought. Loving all the animals.

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  57. So many amazing goodies coming!! I loved every sample!! Can't wait to shop!! <3

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  58. Wow, very creative and fun cards! I'm most excited about the alphas--I love stamp and matching die combos and I think the alphas will be very versatile! Thanks for sharing.

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  59. I'm most excited about the new Feathers and Floral set with the matching dies....so beautiful!

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  60. These are just too cute! Love the balloons!

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  61. Cute cards. I like your faux shaker idea.
    My favorite from this week is the Happy Gang set.

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  62. I really like them all, but I think my favourite is the Whimsy Alpha Stamps and dies!

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  63. The fox and snowman are just adorable! And wow, l have a serious crush on your amazing cards, Dawn.

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  64. Super cute critters in this release

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  65. Based on these samples, my first order would be for HAPPY GANG - but that would just be the first order. =^..^=

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  66. This set is so adorable. Love the way the designers have showcased it. Really cute!

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  67. Oh my goodness! It is so great to have a stamp set with images that look like Siberian Huskies! I'm a true fan, having had Sibes in my life for the past 40 years. So excited about this stamp set. Definitely a "must have" for me - can't wait!

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  68. WOW Dawn, your cads are all great! I am really excited about the Friends for all Seasons but I also like the Bold Banner set. I don't have ANY wPLUS 9 sets but not because I wouldn't love too:( So I would be thrilled to win and be able to buy myself the BEST Christmas present, EVER! LOL)
    Thanks for the chance to win.

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  69. I wanna see that Happy Gang release!

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  70. I am most excited about Feathers and Flora--such a gorgeous stamp set!

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  71. Such a cute card, Dawn! I just love the images and sentiments in this winter set!
    ��Dawn Y.

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  72. This has been another great release! Today's card, "Wish Big" with the puppy. The colors are great. The design is great. All together it makes a super fun birthday card!

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  73. Fantastic cards with some great tips there! And some well thought out stamps :-) I mostly like the alphas from this release, followed closely by the feathers and florals set.

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  74. Fabulous cards!
    I think my favorites have been the feathers & florals.

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  75. Very cute. Your cards are all amazing Dawn especially that adorable big wish puppy.

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  76. I instantly fell in love with the Happy Gang! It is such a cute set and perfect for when you don't feel like or have time for coloring!

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  77. Loving the Friends for all Seasons! Just adorable!

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  78. I really love all of the colors on today's cards. You really out did yourself with excellent card designs today. I totally love eac one. 😍

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  79. Feathers and Florals is speaking to my heart! Thanks for all the inspiration this month!

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  80. Happy Gang is adorable! I love that gorgeous Be Mine background you created. Stunning! Feathers & Forals has some beautiful images too.

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  81. I am loving the new Feathers and Florals! Can't wait to play with it!!!

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  82. awhhhh these cards are absolutely enchanting. Lovely ensemble. Especially love the first one with the background and the color combination. Cheers!

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  83. Oh these are such cute and wonderful cards!

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