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Sneak Peek #4

September 7, 2011      Nichole Heady      34 Comments

Two more September sneak peeks coming your way on this fine day!

Sneak-peek-4a
Maile Belles is bringing you some beautiful renditions of bells and boughs this month.  Her illustration style with these images is second to none and with a combination of both solid and outlined images, the possibilities & techniques are endless!

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I have designed a collection of dies and images that will bring holiday photo cards to a whole new level.  The concept pairs the ease of photo cards with the fun of getting just a little inky and creative.  We are looking forward to showing you how easy it can be to have the most fabulous holiday photo cards ever!

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  1. Laura Isham says

    September 7, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    I am so very intrigued by the photo card enhancing stamp set! I can’t wait to see what its all about!

    Reply
  2. Lisa Petrella says

    September 7, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Ooooo…that photo card set is looking really fun!!! And those bells and boughs look so festive and elegant! Can’t wait to see more!!!!

    Reply
  3. Gabby says

    September 8, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Bells and boughs and photo cards! How nice! Can’t wait to see the projects! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Laura K says

    September 8, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    wow, I can wait to see al those new products. dies, more dies. I adore dies.

    Reply
  5. MA says

    September 8, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    Great peeks..hope there will be a series of photo card dies & text for any occasion in the future.

    Reply
  6. Jill Norwood says

    September 8, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Fantastic concept for the photo cards – can’t wait to see the whole thing. Loving those bells! Love the design details – silver bells, silver bells, it’s christmas time in the city! Can’t wait!

    Reply
  7. Affordable Insurance says

    September 8, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Those bells and boughs look so festive and elegant! Can’t wait to see more!

    Reply
  8. Debi says

    September 8, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Especially looking forward to the possibilities with photo cards. Sounds exciting!

    Reply
  9. freckleface says

    September 8, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    The photo card set looks very promising… and not only for christmas cards! I can see a great use also for baby announcements/thank you cards… can’t wait to see the full capabilities! Thanks!

    Reply
  10. Nancy Lempinen says

    September 8, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Wow, photo cards can’t wait to see these, you and the team never cease to amaze me. The Christmas peeks also look very nice.

    Reply
  11. Maureen says

    September 8, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Oh-my-gosh!!!! I want it all this month and the countdown hasn’t even started, WOW!!! I am sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for this…the photo card idea is fantastic and sets by Dawn, Maile, you & Melissa, holy cow, how can you go wrong???!!!

    Reply
  12. Anita says

    September 8, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Really like the photo set idea….hope you won’t limit that to Christmas…. please think about vacation too… 😉

    Reply
  13. resume help says

    September 8, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Great this is relly nice i`ve seen so great and andeliveable post thnks to you!

    Reply
  14. Christine L says

    September 8, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    I’m a sucker for Christmas and now you have my complete attention! I can hardly wait for the 10th and then finally the 15th!

    Reply
  15. jan m says

    September 8, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Wonderful idea for dressing up photo cards! Would love to see this idea for all types of photo occasions! Birth announcements, engagements, sweet sixteen, special anniversaries, baby shower, or how about a thank you, picture a child with a new toy following a birthday party or grandparent’s visit…..or a picture of the cabin your friends shared with you for the weekend…..love this idea!

    Reply
  16. Tina B. says

    September 8, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Looking forward to the releases. The suspense is building.

    Reply
  17. Kathy Cooper says

    September 8, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    The photo card idea seems like a unique idea that will appeal to many. The boldness of the bells and boughs is striking. Anxious to see the design ideas for all of the new releases as I am each month.

    Reply
  18. Heather B. says

    September 8, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    So excited to see the photo card set! Awesome idea, as I only send photo cards of my child for Christmas!
    Heather B.

    Reply
  19. April Z. says

    September 8, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    I can’t wait to see what you have for photo cards!!

    Reply
  20. Christina MacLaren says

    September 8, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Every year I am torn between sending handmade, stamped cards and photo cards of my two kids. I can’t WAIT to see what you’ve come up with to bring the two together!

    Reply
  21. Martha S. says

    September 8, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Wow! Can’t wait to see the photo card dies/stamps!! We do photo cards every year but I would love to be able to easily add my stamping hobby into it!

    Reply
  22. Luanne Ford says

    September 8, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Nicole, you are brilliant! What an awsome idea, as many people love to send photo cards at Christmas! This is going to be wonderful!

    Reply
  23. Shelly K says

    September 8, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Nichole…I CAN”T WAIT! I hate photo cards, but if we can give them a personal handmade touch…I will LOVE you forever!! (already do!) 🙂
    PTI rocks it again!

    Reply
  24. kelly says

    September 8, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Oh, my, I cannot wait to see the set for photo cards. I make lots of photo cards with buttons and patterned papers and photos (actually cut and paste as opposed to digital cards) but a stamp set to enhance it all sounds pretty great to me.

    Reply
  25. Margie says

    September 8, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    photo christmas cards takes me back to my childhood when my dad used to develop the cards himself in a dark room in our basement.

    Reply
  26. Stacy Simpson says

    September 8, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Stamps for photo cards! YYYYEEEEESSSS!

    Reply
  27. Kathy Mc says

    September 8, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Have been anxiously awaiting your Christmas holiday release, and once again you have not disappointed me. Now my mind is whirling with excitement and can’t wait for the full reveal and what the DTs have created. I know it will all be fabulous!
    (aka bdlakebum)

    Reply
  28. Carolyn says

    September 8, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    I just figured out which photo I am using for Christmas and made up a sample card yesterday. I was going to start working on them Sat. Now I’m going to hold off and see if you can make my life easier… so intrigued!

    Reply
  29. Kathy P. says

    September 8, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    These look really interesting! Can’t wait to see the sample cards!

    Reply
  30. Tammy W. says

    September 8, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Hint, hint…….. Order more NOW!
    Awesome idea with the photo card enhancers. Simply brilliant Nichole!!!!

    Reply
  31. Melissa Hungria says

    September 9, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    o.m.g. I have over 200 e-mails in my box to read or get rid of, and I’m so glad I looked at yours first! Photo-enhanced stamps??? You had me right there! As a mommy who works full-time, I would LOVE to make my own cards for holidays, but typically I fall short right around Christmas. This idea is perfect! You’ve sold me and I haven’t even seen the set yet!

    Reply
  32. Charlene says

    September 9, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    The photo cards sound amazing!

    Reply
  33. Judy Lenzini says

    September 14, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    I love the Tri-fold cards and the Holiday Photo Finisher stamps and dies. My mind is already spinning with ideas for Christmas!

    Reply
  34. Doreen Bailo says

    September 14, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    You guys are so clever…Your ideas are endless!!

    Reply

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