Introducing Friendship Jar Fall Fillers

 All of you let us know loud and clear after the June release of Friendship Jar that you couldn't wait to see more.  What you didn't know is that Michelle & I were both already scheming some exciting coordinating images perfect for the upcoming holidays!

Anyone who is a dedicated blog reader of Michelle Wooderson knows how much she loves fall & Halloween. She was able to use this passion to create amazing sketches as to what her vision was for a Fall Fillers addition to the original Friendship Jar stamp set.

This set is chock FULL of amazing ways to fill the original Friendship Jar for both fall and Halloween.  From beautiful autumn foliage & decor to whimsical Halloween images, you will not be disappointed with the amazing creations that await you with this set!

The details.

• Friendship Jar Fall Fillers will be available for sale on August 15th.
  
• It will retail for $24.
  
• Friendship Jar Fall Fillers contains a total of 28 stamps (4 full-size jar filler images, 8 companion jar filler images, 1 label border and 15 sentiments).
  
• This set coordinates with the original Friendship Jar stamp set.

I also get to introduce you to our patterned paper collection for this month, Halloween Prints designed by Heather Nichols.  It contains a wonderful mix of patterns hinged on the classic Halloween color scheme of True Black, Orange Zest and just a tad of Ripe Avocado thrown in for good measure.  

The details.

• Halloween Prints paper collection will be available for sale on August 15th.
  
• It will retail for $8.
  
• Halloween Prints paper collection 36 (8×8) sheets, 6 sheets each of 6 patterns.
  
• It coordinates with True Black, Orange Zest and Ripe Avocado and is printed on white paper.
• The pumpkin images in this set coordinate with Boo to You stamp set.

With these amazing elements to work with, I was able to create some fantastic festive projects that I am looking forward to sharing with you today!

For my first project I thought I would design an autumnal card.  There's nothing like the rich, vibrant colors of fall foliage once the seasons change.

I started by die-cutting the Jar & Lid die from Vintage cream cardstock.  I then stamped the jar image from Friendship Jar, followed by the foliage filler image from the new set.

I used Copic markers to color in the details.  Orange Zest & Ripe Avocado for the pumpkins.  Terracotta Tile for the leaves. Dark Chocolate for the acorns.  And a little T1 for shading.

I die cut the lid from Kraft cardstock, stamped the coordinating image from Friendship Jar and colored it with Dark Chocolate Copic Trio.  I then die-cut the Jar Toppers die from Vintage Cream cardstock.  I pulled aside this ruffled topper and stamped it with it's stamp counterpart from Friendship Jar as well in Ripe Avocado ink.

I die-cut the Jar Label die from Vellum cardstock.  Stamped the new dotted label frame from Friendship Jar Fall Fillers in Black Noir Palette ink.  Followed by the sentiment from the same set.

The Kraft card base is stamped with one of the large flourishes from Embellishments using Versamark ink.

Isn'e the final assembled jar image just amazing?  I love how all of the pieces come together to form something so cohesive.

I wrapped Rustic Jute Button Twine around the card base a few times and tied it off with a knot as a way to create a subtle border to help balance out the project.  

As one last step, I swiped the edges of the card front with Vintage Cream ink.

How's this for a fun take on a Halloween card?

I die-cut the Jar from Vintage Cream cardstock and stamped it with the coordinating jar image from Friendship Jar.  I then added the web & spider images from Friendship Jar Fall Fillers using black ink.

I carefully traced over the spider web images with my 2-way glue pen and sprinkled on some prisma glitter.

The label was die-cut from Summer Sunrise cardstock, the label frame stamped in Orange Zest and the sentiment in black.  After adhering the jar in place, I added the lid at a slight angle in the background.  I also added several spiders on the outside of the jar to make it appear as though they are escaping from it.

This sentiment stamped on a strip of Summer Sunrise cardstock is from 2009 Halloween Tags.  the patterned paper is one of the festive creation included in the new Halloween Prints paper pad.

My boys thought this card was "so awesome" and I am sure you can think of plenty of recipients in your own life that would think the same!

Here's another Halloween card that could easily be recreated as a Fall card.  Let me show you how!

It started with the jar image from Friendship Jar and the sticks image from Friendship Jar Fall Fillers. 

There are several different options from this new set to add to the tops of these sticks… ghosts, candy apples, and pumpkins like I selected here.  Now, I could leave these pumpkins like this to recreate the card I showed a few moments ago as a Fall card, but I wanted to show you how easy it is to change these pumpkins into miniature jack-o-lanterns.

This little face image fits perfectly within the center portion of the pumpkins, giving them a Halloween flair.

I colored the pumpkins with Orange Zest & Ripe Avocado Copic Trios, with a bit of T1 for shading.

The image was edged with a 2-way glue pen and dipped in prisma glitter.  I layered the focal point on top of various prints from both the new Halloween Prints collection and the Black & White Basics: pad.

I finished the card with a bow tied with True Black Grosgrain ribbon.

It certainly turns out to be quite a festive project!

These spooky little treats are actually created with something from the original Friendship Jar Filler stamp set.  Can you guess what it is?

I started by stamping the marbles from the original set within the jar using Black Noir ink.

To capture the whites of the eyeballs, I used a q-tip to apply Fresh Snow ink to each one.

 

I then used this special stamp from the new Friendship Jar Fall Fillers set to turn all of the marbles officially into eyeballs.

I went back in with a Pure Poppy Copic to add red to each of the eyes.

A strip of vellum cardstock was placed across the final jar, featuring a sentiment from Spooky Sweets.  

I used half of a Mat Stack  underneath the bottom half of the jar.  It was die-cut from Smokey Shadow cardstock and impressed with the Argyle impression plate.  Also note the portions of the bottom patterned paper that I added red centers to using a Pure Poppy Copic marker.

I tied a bit of Pure Poppy Baker's Twine around the top of the jar as an added detail.

 

This last project uses one of my favorite images from the set. 

I stamped this witch ensemble inside the jar using Black Noir ink onto Vintage Cream Cardstock.  Don't you just love all the swirls and stars?

After coloring the image in, I accented the swirls with a 2-way glue pen and prisma glitter.

A strip of vellum cardstock serves as the perfect place to add a sentiment from 2009 Halloween Tags, with a bit of random stitching on each end to help keep it in place.

I hope you enjoyed all of today's projects!  I certainly had fun putting these festive creations together for you!  What do you think of the Friendship Jar series?  Do you already have the original Friendship Jar set?  If not, do you think you might be adding it to your wish list now?  You can have a chance to win amazing prize package just by letting us know your thoughts!

• Friendship Jar stamp set
  
• Friendship Jar Fillers stamp set
  
• Friendship Jar Fall Fillers stamp set
  
• Jar Toppers die
  
• Jar & Lid die
  
• Jar Label die

This fantastic package gives you everything you need to begin creating jar projects galore and has nearly a $90 value, so you won't want to miss out!  This contest will close at 7am EST, Saturday, August 14th.  Only one comment per person please.  One randomly selected winner will be announced no later than noon EST on our August Release Winners page.  Thanks for stopping by today and good luck!

 

Be sure to stop by and visit Michelle Wooderson today to see what she created using Friendship Jar Fall Fillers.

Alli Miles is featuring more inspiration using Gobble, Gobble & Take Three: Fall.

Heather Nichols is showcasing both of her new sets, Falling Leaves & Fillable Frames #7.

Beth Silaika has more to share with Been Boo'd.

Tiffany Pastor has put together an additional project using Embellishments as well as featuring a special prize giveaway.

Dawn McVey is featuring even more today using the latest Color Couture additions.

 

THANKFUL FOR YOU CARD

• STAMPS: Friendship Jar Fall Fillers, Embellishments (available August 15th), Friendship Jar
  
• INK: Black Noir Palette, Ripe Avocado, Versamark, Vintage Cream, Vellum Cardstock
  
• PAPER: Vintage Cream, Kraft
  
• OTHER: Jar & Lid die, Jar Toppers die, Jar Label die, Orange Zest, Terracotta Tile, Dark Chocolate & Ripe Avocado Copic Trios & T1, Colorless Blender, Rustic Jute Button Twine
  
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

CREEPY CRAWLY CARD

• STAMPS: Friendship Jar Fall Fillers (available August 15th), Friendship Jar, Friendship Jar Fillers, 2009 Halloween Tags
  
• INK: Black Noir Palette, Vintage Cream, Orange Zest
  
• PAPER: Vintage Cream, Kraft, Summer Sunrise, Halloween Prints paper pad
  
• OTHER: Jar & Lid die, Jar Label die, 2-way glue pen, prisma glitter, black pen (American Crafts, corner rounder punch
  
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

PUMPKIN HALLOWEEN CARD

• STAMPS: Friendship Jar Fall Fillers (available August 15th), Friendship Jar, Friendship Jar Fillers
  
• INK: Black Noir Palette, Ripe Avocado
  
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Halloween Prints paper pad, Black & White Basics paper pad, Kraft
  
• OTHER: 2-way glue pen, prisma glitter, True Black Grosgrain ribbon, Orange Zest, Ripe Avocado Copic Trios & T1, Pinking Shears
  
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

SPOOKY SWEETS CARD

• STAMPS: Friendship Jar Fall Fillers (available August 15th), Friendship Jar, Spooky Sweets II
  
• INK: Black Noir Palette, Fresh Snow
  
• PAPER: Kraft, Pure Poppy, Smokey Shadow, Black & White Basics paper pad, Bitty Star Basics paper pad, Vellum cardstock
  
• OTHER: Jar & Lid die, Pure Poppy Copic marker, Dark Chocolate Copic Trio, T1 , Pure Poppy Baker's Twine, Matt Stack 4 die, Argyle Impression Plate
  
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

WITCHY CARD

• STAMPS: Friendship Jar Fall Fillers (available August 15th), Friendship Jar, 2009 Halloween Tags
  
• INK: Black Noir Palette
  
• PAPER: Vintage Cream, Plum Pudding, Vellum Cardstock
  
• OTHER: 2-way glue pen, prisma glitter, Summr Sunrise, New Leaf, Plum Pudding & Smokey Shadow Copic Trios, sewing machine
  
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"