Now, let me get started! First up, Autumn Acorns...
Onto some samples...
Lots of die action on the card above. I started by die cutting the leaves from Rustic Cream cardstock, stamped in Terracotta Tile and attached with dimensional adhesive to a Rustic Cream cardstock block. Then rounded all the corners of the cardstock block.
Next, I die cut the acorns from felt (Dark Chocolate, Simply Chartreuse, Harvest Gold & Fine Linen) and then trimmed and attached the tops. Added a bit of Baker's Twine stitching to each and then attached into place. Stamped the cardstock block with "Celebrate Today" (a sentiment perfect for many occasions such as birthday, wedding & etc), wrapped with more Baker's Twine and attached to a Fine Linen card base.
Next up, Background Basics: Houndstooth...As I mentioned previously, Background Basic: Houndstooth includes two background building strips, one in a large pattern and another in a small pattern. For this card, I stamped die cut buttons using both the small and large patterns, in Dark Chocolate.I paired the houndstooth patterned buttons with an autumn circle, from 2009 Autumn Tags, stamped in Summer Sunrise. Attached the circle on top of a die cut frame (created by die cutting the Fillable Frames #7 die from the soon to be release Layerz Mat Stack #1) which was adhered to a kraft card base. Then embellished with the hand stamped houndstooth and Dark Chocolate buttons.
Now onto the stamp details...As mentioned before, by Nichole and myself, Background Basics: Houndstooth has been designed with an added feature to make background building easier. When finalizing this set months ago, Nichole had expressed to me that when using Background Basics: Gingham it occurred to her that it would be so much easier to line-up if the bases went out farther around the edges of the pattern. So, when creating the final files, I made sure to add an extra wide base to the images, an approximately 1/4" extension all the way around. Check out the extra wide base in the photo above.The added base width give you an unobstructed view through the stamp itself, allowing you to clearly see exactly were your are placing your next image. Making lining up your backgrounds a breeze! Check it out above.Here's a close up of the extra wide base in action!
Well, that's it from me today. I hope you've enjoyed this detailed look into my new goodies for the month of August. Remember Autumn Acorns, Autumn Acorns Die Collection and Background Basics: Houndstooth will all be available for purchase starting August 15th, at Papertrey Ink. I honestly can't wait to see these sets in your hands and in action! But in the mean time, please let me know what you think so far. I'd love to hear!!!
Now, for even more sneak peek goodness, be sure to visit Nichole Heady , Dawn McVey, Heather Nichols, Melissa Bickford & Lisa Johnson.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Maile
You're Invited Trio:
- Stamps: Autumn Acorns & Background Basics: Houndstooth
- Ink: Dark Chocolate, Simply Chartreuse, Summer Sunrise & Versamark
- Cardstock: Rustic White
- Pattern Paper: 2008 Bitty Dot Basics
- Accessories: Simply Chartreuse, Harvest Gold & Dark Chocolate Felt & Autumn Acorns Dies
Celebrate Today:
- Stamps: Autumn Acorns
- Ink: Terracotta Tile & Dark Chocolate
- Cardstock: Fine Linen & Rustic Cream
- Accessories: Chocolate Baker's Twine, Dark Chocolate, Fine Linen, Simply Chartreuse & Harvest Gold Felt, Autumn Acorns Dies & Corner Rounder
With Thanks:
- Stamps: Background Basics: Houndstooth & 2009 Autumn Tags
- Ink: Dark Chocolate & Summer Sunrise
- Cardstock: Kraft & Rustic White
- Accessories: Rustic Jute Button Twine, Dark Chocolate Buttons, Coaster Board, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Fillable Frames #7 Die & Layerz Mat Stack #1 Die
YES!!!! A wider base! That is GENIUS!
ReplyDeleteI'm falling for your Autumn Acorns & BB: Houndstooth and adore your creations. Am looking forward to a background that's easier to align ~ sounds like you've addressed that here. WTG!
ReplyDeleteThese are so gorgeous, Maile! I even love the way the shapes are gathered on the dies, ha ha! Beautiful shapes and wonderful cards showing all the possibilities!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Wendy
The acorns are definitely my fav set of this release. Love the satisfying shape of both acorns and leaves. And aren't they just gorgeous in felt. Love those dies - imagine a small felt wreath
ReplyDeleteLove your projects! I can't wait to try the houndstooth stamps with the larger edge as lining up background stamps is not my favorite thing...it looks a lot easier with the wider base around the edges.... Love the acorns - so versatile and adorable!
ReplyDeleteHoundstooth with the circles on your brown card, great idea!
ReplyDeleteMaile, thank you, thank you, thank you for making this stamp easier to line up. I have almost completely given up using my PTI background stamps because I'm just no good at lining them up. You've give me hope with the houndstooth bg! Of course I adore the acorns and leaves and can't wait to use them along with the dies. My favorite release by far!!
ReplyDeleteLoving everything you've created for this release! The houndstooth is fantastic, and I'm excited to try out the new, wider stamp base for lining it up.
ReplyDeleteI can almost smell crisp Autumn mornings - ;o)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea to make a wider base!!!
gorgeous. i always have problems lining up b'grd stamps so hope this will make it easier on me. i have acorns dancing in my head
ReplyDeleteOh Maile, I am in love with those acorns!!!!! Genius, by the way, to stitch the bakers twine on the acorn tops...
ReplyDeletethese two sets are to die for! (pardon the pun) I love your cards, how could I not, when you made them from some of my favorite images: acorns and houndstooth!! Thanks for all the inspiration, and I'm going to have fun with these!!!
ReplyDeleteMaile! These are so cute!! Now we need squirrels. LOL
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty. I LOVE that the BB:Houndstooth stamp is made so that we can build on it to make it larger and it lines up! Can't ask for more than that. All of the cards are marvelous. TFS. Juanita in Ohio
ReplyDeleteLove your projects and new products this month. Fabulous idea on widening the base for background stamps. You ladies are genius! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to be able to comment now! I just love the style of everything you create! It's so clean, uncluttered, and elegant. Always so inspirational to me!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards.
ReplyDeleteEveline.
Spectacular job on these new sets, Maile! I adore all of your cards. The felt acorns roll my rock! :) The houndstooth buttons are fab, too. Can't wait! :)
ReplyDeleteAhh, love that the backgrounds line up easier! And the fact that they're houndstooth makes me like them even more!
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