Introducing Leaf Prints & Places, Please

The two sets I get to introduce today in this post are two things that I've desired for several years.   I was beyond thrilled to make both of them a reality for this release and I can only hope that you will be as excited as I am about them.

First is a set I have entitled Leaf Prints.  It is a basic leaf set that you can use in a multitude of ways.  There are large scale leaves of various styles that are broken into two parts; a solid body and a separate veining image.  The two can be layered together or used separately.  Each of the four styles of leave sin the set are also provided in a smaller scale with the veining intact as one image for quick and simple projects that may require something a bit more petite.  If you have been on the lookout for a autumn basic like I have, than this set will be an answer to your every desire.

The details.

• Leaf Prints will be available for purchase on August 15th.
  
• It will retail for $24.
  
• Leaf Prints contains a total of 13 stamps (4 large solid leaves & 4 large coordinating veining images, 4 smaller leaves, 1 handmade by image)
  
• A set of four coordinating dies will also be available for purchase (read more below).

 

In addition to the Leaf Prints stamp set, I have also created a set of four leaf dies that will coordinate with the four largest leaves from the set.  I have been wanting detailed, realistic dies like this for sometime WITH coordinating stamps, so having this die collection is like icing on the cake!

The details.

• The Leaf Prints die collection will be available for purchase on August 15th.
  
• It will retail for $16.
  
• The Leaf Prints die collection contains a total of 4 dies.
• Here are their approximate sizes: Leaf A-2.75" x 2.25", Leaf B-2" x 1", Leaf C-3" x 2.25", Leaf D-2.75" x 2".

The second stamp set I get to introduce to you today is a collection of images that is perfectly suited for creating your own place cards for dinner parties and more.  If you read my blog frequently, you know I love to cook & entertain and I have always wanted the ability to create really classy place cards to set the table with.  This little set does just that BUT I also designed it with versatility in mind.  The frame can easily be used in card making projects of any variety as well as the 16 small scale images it contains.

The details.

• Places, Please will be available for purchase on August 15th.
  
• It will retail for $5.
  
• Places, Please contains a total of 17 stamps (1 large frame image and 16 small companion images)
  
• A coordinating die for the frame will also be available for purchase (read more below).
• The small images in this set are all smaller version of things found in some of most popular previously released sets and even a few from this month's releases! 

To make creating place cards quicker and utilizing the frame on card fronts more convenient, I have designed a coordinating die for it.  The frame & die combination should prove to be very versatile and I am sure it is something we will all pull out to use often!

The details.

• The Place Card Die will be available for purchase on August 15th.
  
• It will retail for $5.
  
• The Place Card Die will coordinate with the frame image from Places, Please and can be used as a place card front or a standard frame for card making & general paper crafting.

 

One last introduction I wanted to make was on behalf of the new pre-printed collection available for your Color Couture binders that Dawn McVey designed.  This month's color schemes are absolutely scrumptious!  (If you are unfamiliar with the Color Couture line of products, you can read all about them HERE).

Vol.7 (Raspberry Fizz, Simply Chartreuse, Spring Moss, Ripe Avocado, White)

 

Vol.8 (Hawaiian Shores, Harvest Gold, Dark Chocolate, Kraft, White), 

 

Vol.9 (Terracotta Tile, Orange Zest, Harvest Gold, Dark Chocolate, White)

Included in this printed collection are the following items:

3 Color Swatch Dividers

9 Inspiration pages– featuring never before seen samples by Melissa Phillips, Betsy Veldman and Dawn McVey herself.

15 pages of printed Embellishments

The details.

• Color Couture Vol. 7-9 will be available for purchase on August 15th.
  
• It will retail for $12.
  
• Color Couture Vol. 7-9 includes 27 full-color pages of additions to add to your Color Couture Binder (available for purchase separately HERE).

Now that I have laid out all of the details for you, how about we get onto a few exciting projects!

The first project I have to share with you today is a special place setting that would be perfect for Thanksgiving or any other fall meal.

I created a napkin ring with a strip of Dark Chocolate felt which is accent with Harvest Gold felt that was die-cut with the Eyelet Lace Border.  Two of the leaves from Leaf Prints were then die-cut and stitched onto the ring.  A few Dark Chocolate buttons tied with Rustic Jute Button Twine finish it off.

The place card front was created with the new Place Card die as well as the Places' Please stamp set.  The frame was stamped in Orange Zest while the small leaf image (also from Places, Please) was added in Terracotta Tile. A tent card created with Kraft cardstock serves as the place card's base.

I created a candle ring from the leaves as well.  I started with a ring base made from a 3/4" strip of kraft cardstock.  I then die-cut and stamped several of the leaves from Leaf Prints, attaching them to the cardstock ring with Scor-tape.  A few Dark Chocolate button were also added to fill in any empty spaces. 

The candle ring only took about 20 minuted to make since the coordinating leaf dies make it a breeze to cut out the detail of the leaves.  If you decide to do this project yourself, be sure to place the ring around a candle that is enclosed in glass.  Paper is obviously flammable and you wouldn't want to take a chance on having a catastrophe during your meal!

The same place setting could be created in a variety of different color schemes to coordinate with your china or dining room decor.

This next card showcases how the new Place Card die doesn't just have to be for place cards.

I created a background with Leaf Prints by stamping the solid leaves first with Versamark ink to cover a block of Ocean Tides cardstock.  I then followed up with the veining image on top of each solid leaf with Vintage Cream ink.  I also swiped a bit of the same ink around the edges to soften the effect.

I die-cut the Place Card die from Cintage Cream cardstock and stamped the frame from Places, Please using Spring Moss.  The miniature Guide Lines image (also from Places, Please) was added to the top circle portion of the frame with Ocean Tides ink.  The "thank you sentiment (from Through the Trees) is stamped in Dark Chocolate.  I am sure one you get Places, Please to experiment with yourself, you will find that many sentiments from your collection will fit within the lower portion of the frame perfectly.  Almost all of the Fillable Frames sentiments will work beautifully for this!

As a special detail I wrapped two strips of Spring Moss Twill around the center of my card and stitched down the centers with my sewing machine.  It is a small touch, but it really adds a lot to the project.

With the 16 mini images that are included in Places, Please, you will surely get a lot of use from this frame.  I am certain a little hunt through your existing stamp collection will reveal other miniature images that will tuck nicely into the circle opening as well!  Have mentioned what an incredible value the set is for only $5!  And the matching die for only another $5. It's practically like an additional Fillable Frames collection!

How about another classic autumnal project?

For the focal point on this card I first die-cut Vintage Cream cardstock with the Mat Stack 4 die.  I then inked the large maple leaf image with Orange Zest followed by a few taps of Terracotta Tile around the edges.  The veining image was heat embossed with Gold Filigree Embossing powder.  I love how well the gold works with the autumn color scheme.  The "Thinking of you" sentiment (from Through the Trees) was added last with True Black ink.  I also swiped a bit of Tea Dye Duo around the edges.

I used the Woodgrain Impression plate on the Terracotta Tile background.  I also wrapped some Rustic Jute Button Twine around the center of the card to help provide some visual balance.

This is a very simple one-layer card that definitely allows the detail & beauty of the Leaf Prints images to take center stage.

I stamped the large leaf in Spring Moss, followed by the veining image in Ripe Avocado.  The smaller leaf of the same design was then added with Ripe Avocado ink.  Notice how the smaller leaves in this set have the veining integrated into a single stamp.  

The sentiment from Year of Flowers: Lily of the Valley was added on top of the leaf images using Dark Chocolate ink.  This design would be perfect for putting together quick note card sets as gifts!

I thought it would be fun to showcase a more modern interpretation of Leaf Prints by using the non-traditional leaf color, Hawaiian Shores.

I die-cut the leaves from Stamper's Select White cardstock and then stamped the solid portion of the leaf with Aqua Mist ink.  The veining was added with Hawaiian Shores.  I stamped a few strips from Background Basics: Tin Types on the Hawaiian Shores mat in the back using Fresh Snow ink.  This was followed by a few rows of random stitching on my sewing machine.

By popping up just the center leaf on foam dimensionals, I was able to keep the card from appearing to be too flat and ho-hum.   The sentiment (from Birthday Bash Sentiments) was added with Fresh Snow ink.

This last card shows how even the leaf dies themselves can be a wonderful feature for a project even without the coordinating stamps.

I sie-cut the leaf from Simply Chartreuse felt and stitched up and down it's center a few time to hold it into place.  I just love, LOVE, love how this looks and I look forward to using this technique often with all four of the die shapes.

It is a little hard to tell in the photographs, but this project is all about texture.  Just the center focal point block is impressed with the linen side of the Linen & Canvas Impression Plate.  This was done after stamping the sentiment (from In Bloom) with True Black ink.

I also scored around the perimeter of the smooth white card base with my Scor-pal to help frame the center focal point black.   

Can't you just fill the chill in the air?  Like autumn is really on it's way?!?!?  Are you beginning to get inspired for fall crafting?  What do think of the stamp sets and dies I introduced to you today?  We have an amazing prize package up for grabs for just taking the time to share your thoughts with us!

• Leaf Prints stamp set
• Leaf Prints die collection
• Places, Please stamp set
• Place Card die
• Color Couture Vol. 7-9

This prize package is valued at over $60, so you won't want to miss your chance to win!  This contest will close at 11:30pm EST tonight (Saturday, August 14th).  Only one comment per person please.  One randomly selected winner will be announced by midnight EST tonight on our August Release Winners page.  Thank you for stopping by today and good luck.

 

Be sure to stop by Dawn McVey's blog today to see what AMAZING projects she has created using Leaf Prints, Places, Please along with her new Color Couture package!

You can also see additional Color Couture projects from her HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE!

 

AUTUMNAL PLACE SETTING ENSEMBLE

• STAMPS: Leaf Prints, Places Please (available August 15th)
  
• INK: Terracotta Tile, Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise, Dark Chocolate
  
• PAPER: Kraft, Vintage Cream
  
• OTHER: Leaf Prints die collection, Place Card die, Eyelet Border Die, Dark Chocolate felt, Harvest Gold felt, Dark Chocolate Buttons, Rustic Jute Button Twine, sewing machine
  
• FINISHED SIZE: 5" diameter(candle ring), 1.75" tall and 2.75" wide (place card), 2" diameter (napkin ring)

FRAMED THANK YOU CARD

• STAMPS: Leaf Prints, Places Please (available August 15th), Through the Trees (sentiment)
  
• INK: Vintage Cream, Versamark, Spring Moss, Ocean Tides, Dark Chocolate
  
• PAPER: Vintage Cream, Ocean Tides
  
• OTHER:  Place Card die, Spring Moss Twill
  
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

SIMPLE THINKING OF YOU CARD

• STAMPS: Leaf Prints(available August 15th), YOF: Lily of the Valley (sentiment)
  
• INK: Spring Moss, Ripe Avocado, Dark Chocolate
  
• PAPER: Rustic Cream
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

LEAF TRIO CARD

• STAMPS: Leaf Prints (available August 15th), Background Basics: Tin Types, Birthday Bash Sentiments
  
• INK: Fresh Snow, Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores
  
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Hawaiian Shores
  
• OTHER: Leaf Prints die collection, sewing machine
  
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

GOLDEN LEAF CARD

• STAMPS: Leaf Prints (available August 15th), Through the Trees (sentiment)
  
• INK: Tea Dye Duo, Terracotta Tile, Orange Zest, Versamark
  
• PAPER: Kraft, Vintage Cream, Terracotta Tile
  
• OTHER: Mat stack 4 die, Rustic Jute Button Twine, Woodgrain Impression Plate
  
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

TRUE FRIEND CARD

• STAMPS: In Bloom (sentiment)
  
• INK: True Black
  
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White
  
• OTHER: Leaf Prints die collection, Linen & Canvas Impression Plate, Scor-pal, Simply Chartreuse Felt, sewing machine
  
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"