Hello and welcome back to our July 2017 Release previews! All of the new products that we will be sharing with you over the next couple of days will be available for purchase beginning July 5, 2017 at wplus9.com as well as at many of your favorite retailers. If you are just joining us, be sure to check out Day 1, and Day 2.
Southern Florals 1 stamp set holds a number of creative possibilities for cardmaking. I think you’ll agree with me that one can never have too many floral sets in their stash and this new set is a true must have. It not only looks fabulous on its own, but can be combined with Southern Summer Florals 2 and many other existing sets from WPlus9.
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I decided to create a dimensional floral pattern for this card with the help of stamps and companion dies. I started working on my card by die-cutting shapes out first. I cut all of them 4 times out of white cardstock and then proceeded to do my stamping. The companion dies are open centered so that you can stamp first and then die cut. But I find often with these types of florals, they are easy to line up and stamp onto the die cuts. Cutting out several die cuts and then stamping all at once is quicker and a big time saver when creating several of the same flowers.
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Classic floral color combination always wins, so this is what I went with. I stamped my flowers using Shell Pink, Little Piggy and Sweet Gelato and used Last Leaf along with Appletini for the leaves. I also incorporated a bit of Black for the flower centers.
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Next, I grouped my die cuts into floral clusters and adhered them onto a 4 x 5 ¼” Oatmeal Cardstock panel using glue and foam adhesive. You can create an identical looking pattern on a one layer card with the help of some masking. But I am not always a fan of masking, I prefer to cut things out.
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I intentionally left a bit of space in between each cluster to be able to stamp a sentiment. I went with a simple “With Thanks” message from the new Basic Labels stamp set and stamped it in black ink. You can choose to use other messages for this card and you can also stamp these using lighter ink color, maybe gray or dark green.
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I adhered my background panel onto an A2 white top folding card base, added a bit of natural twine at the top and embellished my card using white enamel dots made using Nuvo Drops.
I hope you are enjoying the previews! Kelly will be here tomorrow with more, so be sure to stop in!
Giveaway Alert
Would you like to win a $25 store credit to wplus9.com? Just leave a comment below by 11:00 a.m. EST on 07/04/17 to enter and we will select one random winner from all comments. Winner will be posted on our Winners page on 07/04/17.
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LOVE your 3D floral background, those cute bouquets in the pretty pinks and greens make a gorgeous card!
ReplyDeletePowerless to resist! Love this gorgeous project and darling florals!
ReplyDeleteWow! What an amazing card! What a wonderful showcase of all that wp9 has to offer!
ReplyDeleteWow! That's stunning! I love these new florals. Resistance is futile, I do need more flower stamps.
ReplyDeletethese are such pretty florals and you have certainly made a gorgeous card with them!
ReplyDeleteLove your color layering and really appreciate that you share the way you achieve such gorgeous looks. Looking forward to seeing more, thank you!
ReplyDeleteWow! You arranged the flowers beautifully and I love the pretty pinks :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card. i love all the subtle things you did to add dimension like bending the leaves. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI just love all of the dimension!! Beautiful color combo too!! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my!!!! Such a stunning card!!!
ReplyDeleteLove all that layering and dimension! Beautiful card! The Southern Summer Florals set is lovely!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love Yana's fun spin on creating backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Pink flowers are my favorites!
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning! Love the colors and the placement of each little bundle of flowers and the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous!! The arrangement of flowers is so pretty. These stamps are a must have!
ReplyDeleteYana, your card is exquisite! Love the colors and the repeat pattern you created with the floral clusters and the double sentiments. Looking forward to release day!
ReplyDeleteOh my! Such a pretty Summer card! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the southern summer florals. Very pretty set. Yana, your card is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteso pretty !
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Yana ... I just want to run my fingers all over that gorgeous dimension and texture! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI'm so in love. Love your release!!
ReplyDeleteLove Love Love this card, and the new stamp sets are awesome, too!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty colors--I like the dimension and the repetition.
ReplyDeleteLove the little groupings you created and how the sentiments are sprinkled throughout the card.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. My wallet is screaming. This release is amazing and I love your cards today!! ❤️
ReplyDeleteLove the color palette and all the layering. Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteOh my, this is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYana never disappoints.. she makes the most beautiful cards!
gorgeous card!!! I just love this stamp set!!!
ReplyDeletegorgeous card!!! I just love this stamp set!!!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! I love the grouping of flowers you've created on one card!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love the dimension on this card!! The flowers are gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI really like how the sentiment is repeated throughout your card. The flowers are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI really like how the sentiment is repeated throughout your card. The flowers are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI really like how the sentiment is repeated throughout your card. The flowers are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness! i wouldn't have the patience even if i had the idea! lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love this card!!! Thanks for a chance to win the stamp set!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card. I love the florals and all the pink and dimension.
ReplyDeleteLove the repeated sentiment and flowers!
ReplyDeleteI always love your work, Yana - this one is so pretty:)
ReplyDeleteI love the Southern Florals images. Lovely colors and very pretty card.
ReplyDeleteHi Yana,
ReplyDeleteSimply one word.....STUNNING!!!!!
Cariños,
MarÃa Alba
Love this new floral set! Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteThese smaller stamps are a great set for making the beautiful background. Really different card and very pretty.
ReplyDeleteSo fresh and cheery, Yana! Thank you for your truly wonderful inspiration! ♡
ReplyDeleteYana, your card is absolutely stunning! It is one of the prettiest card I have ever seen! I love the dimension, your color choices, and your card background! Thanks for the inspiration and for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteYou always do such a beautiful job showing ways to use products-this is another lovely example of how well you show your talents!
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy card! The little floral clusters are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteLoving those Floral clusters. A very pretty cad.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty florals on your card.
ReplyDeleteSweet profusion of lovely flower bouquets - an amazing card!
ReplyDeleteYama, your work is always so beautiful. This is gorgeous too!
ReplyDeleteI adore the colors you used and the idea of grouping the flowers. Thank you for sharing your creative talent.
ReplyDeleteWow. Amazing card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card: I love the colors you used! :-)
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you Yana. There are no such thing as having too many floral stamps. Your card is nothing short of gorgeous! What a fabulous idea! ♥ it!
ReplyDeleteLove floral cards, can never have too many stamps and dies. The colors, in your card, are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteAmazing design! Fantastic floral arrangements! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love your card! It is full of inspiration! Beautiful colors!
ReplyDeleteI do love florals. And I love what you do with florals. This is really wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Yana you never cease to amaze me with your creativity. I always draw inspiration from you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!! I love this design and your colors are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTotally awesome card :)
ReplyDeleteI love your card, it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis card is just beautiful--love the colors!
ReplyDeleteChris L.
Love the florals and greens.
ReplyDeleteLove how the florals are scattered all over the card. It gives such movement and flow.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love those pretty floral clusters!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. The colors are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYummy color combo + Lovely flowers = Wonderful card!
ReplyDeletelove the colors used in this card
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful, creative card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Just love the look of this stamp set!
ReplyDeleteI love how you always have a unique take on card designs! My storage is telling me I have enough flower stamps... LOL! Dang, where I am going to squeeze these in?!?
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! The florals are superb, and I especially like the font the sentiments are done in. A true must-have stamp set!
ReplyDeleteVery Pretty! Love the soft colors.
ReplyDeleteLove this card. It's really fabulous with the sentiments between the florals.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Card! What a fantastic stamp set... must have!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful like all your cards 😊
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous floral set!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, Yana! A perfect way to showcase this beautiful stamp set. Tfs! :) ~ Andrea
ReplyDeleteThese look so pretty and love the layering with the different shades of pink. Definitely a must have for my stamp collection!!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a gorgeous card! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get this stamp set! Love these florals!
ReplyDeleteThis is a set that can be used for many different occasions.I really like it very much.
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning card! Love the florals, the colors and design!
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! Love how we can mix all the floral stamps & come up with some uniquely beautiful designs.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Yana! I am absolutely loving these new sets!
ReplyDeleteI started buying WPUS9 flowers because of your cards with flower arrangements ;)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!! I always love your stamp layering cards:)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!! I always love your stamp layering cards:)
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful floral stamp set. Lovely card. TFS
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. I always love to see what you come up with.
ReplyDeleteWow!! So very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice card ! ❤
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty colors!!
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