Introducing Framed

 

I have a very special set to share with you today designed by the talented Becky Oehlers.  Becky recognized the trend of hand drawn frames and wanted to create a stamp set that allowed everyone to execute the look perfectly every time.  Her set includes two frames, one square and one rectangular that have an opening for a sentiment to be inserted.  The set includes several sentiments that will tuck into the opening perfectly, but upon exploration I am certain there are several others from your existing collection that will coordinate with it as well.

The details.

• Framed will be available for purchase on September 15th.
  
• It will retail for $24.
  
• Framed includes a total of 13 stamps (1 rectangular frame, 1 square frame and 11 sentiments)
  
• The rectangular frame measures 4" x 2.5".  The square frame measures 3" x 3".

I also have some fun new dies to introduce to you as well that will work well for holiday projects and more.

 

The Seeing Stars Die Collection is a wonderful basic that can be used in so many ways.  The smallest star coordinates with our popular Star Prints stamp set, while the two larger stars can be used as accents or mats for a variety of other uses.  They nest within one another, so layering options add to the infinite possibilities.

The details.

• The Seeing Stars Die Collection will be available for purchase on September 15th.
  
• It will retail for $12.
  
• The Seeing Stars Die Collection contains a total of three dies, the smallest of which coordinates with our Star Prints stamp set.
  
• Star A measures 3.75" in diameter, Star B 2.5" in diameter and Star C 1.5" in diameter.

Stocking Prints was one of our most popular holiday sets last year and we are proud to introduce a coordinating die for the set.  This addition makes the set even more user friendly than before and will make holiday projects a breeze.

The details.

• The Stocking Prints Die will be available for purchase on September 15th.
  
• It will retail for $5.
  
• The Stocking Prints Die coordinates with our previously released Stocking Prints stamp set.

Let me show you how I used these amazing products to create some fabulous projects!

 

I decided to dig our In Bloom for my first project today.  Really, the new Framed stamp set will work with almost any floral image in your collection, giving everything a fresh twist.

I stamped the frame and sentiment (both from Framed) with Versamark ink onto a Dark Chocolate card base.  I then heat set Filigree White Embossing powder on the images.  I love how crisp everything is.

I hand-cut two leaves from SImply Chartreuse felt and positioned them near the side of the frame, stitching them in place with my sewing machine.

The flower image was stamped on Melon Berry cardstock and heat set with Filigree White Embossing Powder as well.  I then simply trimmed it out.  It was adhered in place with foam dimensionals.

I love the font Becky chose for the sentiments in this set.  It is nice and clean, just like the frames.

This would be fabulous in other colors as well!

This next project uses a bit of masking.

I stamped the rectangular frame onto typing-weight paper and trimmed out the center using a craft knife and ruler.

I placed the mask onto an Enchanted Evening card cover and sponged Fresh Snow ink from the outside in, letting it fade inward.  Small circular strokes are your best bet.

 

I then stamped a variety of snowflakes from Peace Be Still within the mask's boundaries with more Fresh Snow ink.

 

When you remove the mask, it looks something like this.

 

I then stamped the frame with Fresh Snow ink.  I like to stamp the frame afterward because it makes it a bit easier to get everything lined up perfectly.

Lastly, I added the "peace" from Peace Be Still with Enchanted Evening ink.  

This project showcases that the opening in the frame doesn't always need to go at the bottom, it can also go at the top.

A simple one-layer card that could be easily mass-produced and would be cheap to mail!

How about a big & bold birthday card next?

This time I used the square frame, stamped in True Black ink.  A added a sentiment from the previously released Birthday Bash Sentiments in the frame opening.  It is so fun to look through your stash and see what else will fit!

You might notice a little something new here… Pure Poppy felt!  It will be available this release, just in time for holiday projects!  I die-cut the Pure Poppy felt with the largest star from the Seeing Stars die collection.

I adhered it to a piece of Pure Poppy cardstock (for stability) that was cut with the same die and stitched around the perimeter with my sewing machine.

Next, I cut the two additional stars from Summer Sunrise & Ripe Avocado cardstock.

I adhered all of them together and finished it off with a twine-tied Ripe Avocado button.  I love how this embellishment turned out and I can hardly wait to make more!

I thought I would pair Frames and Stocking Prints together so I could try out the new Stocking Prints die.

I started by stamping the square frame with Vintage Cream ink onto kraft cardstock.

Then I added the sentiment (from Framed) with the same ink.

I die-cut the Stocking Prints die with Vintage Cream cardstock.  I then stamped the top of the stocking with Spring Moss, followed by Aqua Mist at the bottom.  Here's a little tip, I found it was much easier to stamp the top "cuff" of the stocking first, followed by the bottom.

I tied some Rustic Jute Twine between two Aqua Mist buttons.  The buttons were then adhered to each corner of the frame with glue dots.  The stocking was adhered with foam dimensionals to appear as though it is "hanging" from the string.

I swiped some Vintage Cream ink around the outside edge of the kraft block to add to the softness I was going for.

A simple little card that is just perfect for the upcoming holidays.

I hope you enjoyed all of today's projects!  Framed has so many possibilities and is truly a basic that you can't live without!  And let's not forget those awesome dies!  What do you think of all these new goodies?  Leave a comment to be entered to win an awesome prize package that includes all of it!

• Framed stamp set
  
• Seeing Stars Die Collection
  
• Stocking Prints stamp set
  
• Stocking Prints Die

This contest ends t 7am EST, Sunday, September 12th.  Only one comment per person please.  One randomly selected winner will be announced by noon EST on our September Release Winners page.

Thanks for stopping by today and good luck!

 

Maile Belles has some amazing creations using Framed that you won't want to miss!

Becky Oehlers has also provided some inspiration with the set she designed!

 

FLORAL FRIEND CARD

• STAMPS: Framed (available September 15th), In Bloom
  
• INK: Versamark
  
• PAPER: Dark Chocolate, Melon Berry
  
• OTHER: Filigree White Embossing Powder, Simply Chartreuse Felt, sewing machine
  
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

PEACE CARD

• STAMPS: Framed, Peace Be Still (available September 15th)
  
• INK: Fresh Snow, Enchanted Evening
  
• PAPER: Enchanted Evening
  
• OTHER: sponge
  
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

BIRTHDAY STAR CARD

• STAMPS: Framed (available September 15th), Birthday Bash Sentiments
  
• INK: True Black
  
• PAPER: True Black, Stamper's Select White, Summer Sunrise, Ripe Avocado
  
• OTHER: Seeing Stars Die Collection, Pure Poppy Felt, Ripe Avocado Button, sewing machine
  
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 4.25"

MERRY STOCKING CARD

• STAMPS: Framed (available September 15th), Stocking Prints
  
• INK: Vintage Cream, Aqua Mist, Spring Moss
  
• PAPER: Kraft, Spring Moss, Vintage Cream
  
• OTHER: Stocking Prints Die, Aqua Mist buttons, Rustic Jute Button Twine
  
• FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 4.25"