Introducing Winterberry, Tag-its #9 & Think Big Favorites #9

Please note: there are TWO new posts today, so be sure to scroll down below so you don't miss a single thing!

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There is something about berries in winter…the color, the "life" despite the cold…

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Winterberry, a new set from Heather Nichols, captures the natural beauty of winter and the holiday season.  With an artfully created branch & berry duo as well as ornaments &snowflakes to coincide with it, as well as an unforgettable and detailed tree, you will quickly fall in love with the magic Heather has created here.

The details.

• Winterberry will be available for sale on October 15th.
• It will retail for $15.
• Winterberry contains a total of 16 stamps (1 tree, 1 branch, 1 large sprig, 2 small sprigs, 3 ornaments, 1 circular ornament filler, 1 snowflake and 6 sentiments)
• The tree measures 1-1/2" x 2-3/8" and the branch measures 3" x 1-3/4" .  

The next addition to the Think Big Favorites series is here and just in time for the holidays!  We have super-sized the stylish sentiments found in the 2010 Holiday Tags stamp set.

The details.

• Think Big Favorites #9 will be available for sale on October 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Think Big Favorites #9 contains a total of 3 sentiment stamps.  All three sentiments measure about 2-1/4" x 1". 

Also new this month is Heather's new addition to her Tag-its series.  Tag-its #9 is perfect for the upcoming holidays and is definitely packed with a lot of style.  The beautifully scrolled frame will add an elegant touch to all kinds of projects and the detail in the small companion images is truly amazing!

The details.

• Tag-its #9 will be available for sale on October 15th.
• It will retail for $5.
• Tag-its #9 contains a total of 10 stamps (1 scrolled frame, 2 ornaments, 1 poinsettia, 1 holly sprig and 5 sentiments)
• The scrolled frame in this set coordinates with our Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle die collection.

I have two exciting new die designs to share with you as well today!

This first one is from Lisa Johnson.  She has designed a perfect one-piece gift card holder, just in time for the holidays.  You can now create holders in whatever color you desire and embellish them to suit the occassion or recipient!

The details.

• The Gift Card Greetings die will be available for purchase on October 15th.
• It will retail for $18.
• The Gift Card Greetings die measures 3-3/4" x 8-1/4", creating a finished package that measures 3-3/8" x 2-1/2".

The last die I have to introduce is a special creation from Maile Belles.  Her new Wine Bottle Tag is simple and stylish and really can serve many purposes other than just decorating wine bottles!  Maile will be showcasing many of these applications throughout the week, so be sure to keep an eye out on her blog!

The details.

• The Wine Bottle Tag die will be available for sale on October 15th.
• It will retail for $10.
• The Wine Bottle Tag die measures 2-1/2" x 7".  The circular opening measures about 1-1/2" in diameter.

Now that all the formal introductions have been made, lets get onto a few of the fun projects I have in store for you!

My fist project uses the new Wine Bottle Tag die paired up with Tag-its #9.

I die-cut the tag from both Pure Poppy & Raspberry Fizz cardstock, layering hem on top of one another.  I stamped the beautiful scrolled frame from Tag-its #9 using Raspberry Fizz ink and added the poinsettia from the set with Pure Poppy.  The sentiment, also from the Tag-its set, was stamped in True Black.  I created a pleated medallion with the scalloped Limitless Layers 1.75" circle die using Raspberry Fizz cardstock.

I heat embossed the branch from Winterberry with clear embossing powder onto the red tag.  I love the way they organically frame the focal point.  I staggered the Raspberry Fizz layer of the tags slightly down and stamped it with VersaMark and Polka Dot Basics II.  The bright pop of color is a bit of a pleasant visual surprise.  

There is an adorably detailed sprig of holly in the new Tag-its #9 stamp set and as soon as I saw it, I thought it would make a wonderful holiday wreath.

I traced a small circle onto my cardstock and stamped the holly sprig around the guideline using Ripe Avocado ink.  I stamped twice with each inking, allowing for various graduations of the same color for more depth.

I added red rhinestones for berries and then stamped the bow from Bells & Boughs with Pure Poppy ink on a coordinating die-cut.  The bow ended up being the perfect scale for my wreath!

I cut a strip of Spring Moss cardstock and added this Peace & Joy sentiment from Holiday Photo Finishers using Ripe Avocado ink.

All of which was adhered to a Ripe Avocado card base.

This bright & bold card uses the beautiful branch from Winterberry.  I started by die-cutting the Mega Mat Stack 1 from white cardstock and stamping it with the Think Big Favorites #9 sentiment, "Celebrate the Season" in Hawaiian Shores ink.

I added the branch from Winterberry underneath it with Ripe Avocado ink.  I then used a Hawaiian Shores Copic marker to color the interior of the leaves.  A two-way glue pen in addition to some Prisma Glitter finish it off.

I stamped a strip of Ripe Avocado cardstock with the leaf sprig image from Winterberry using Ripe Avocado ink and matted it with a strip of Hawaiian Shores cardstock.  The Aqua Mist card base is stamped with Background Basics: Houndstooth using Hawaiian Shores ink.

Next I thought I would share a little project with you using the new Gift Card Greetings die that Lisa Johnson designed.  I die-cut it from Spring Moss cardstock and stamped across the front of it with the tree from Winterberry using New Leaf ink.  I shaded each of the leaves on the trees with a New Leaf Copic Marker.  I then added polka dots at the bottom edge with Spring Moss ink and Polka Dot Basics II.  Snowflakes from Winterberry were added amongst the trees with Fresh Snow ink.

I die-cut an Angled Label from white cardstock and stamped it with the coordinating frame from Label Basics using Pure Poppy ink.  The sentiment from Winterberry was added with True Black ink.

As you can see, this packaging is all-inclusive and has tabs that hold everything in place with out the need for any adhesive.  Much easier for the recipient to open!

Inside, I added a second label, this time stamped with the to/from image from Tag-its #9.

This gift card holder goes together so seamlessly and so quickly, it will definitely be something that you can turn to again and again throughout the year.

I thought I would do a non-holiday card with Winterberry as well.  The leaf sprig image in the set makes amazing backgrounds!  I stamped Vintage Cream cardstock with Orange Zest ink and then added the large dots with Summer Sunrise ink.

I added a few strips of Aqua Mist cardstock down the center as well as a pretty sentiment from Beautiful Blessings.  I stamped the Label Basics frame in Aqua Mist and added the sentiment to the center with ORange Zest ink.

I hope you have enjoyed all of the projects I have prepared for you today!  As you can see, these new goodies are incredibly versatile and can really add an element of FUN to your paper crafting!  Especially for the holidays!  We would love to hear your initial thoughts on all that was introduced today!  Is there anything in particular that has caught your eye?  You could have a chance to win an amazing prize package just for taking the time to share your thoughts with us!

• Winterberry stamp set
• Tag-its #9 stamp set
• Think Big Favorites #9 stamp set
• 2010 Holiday Tags stamp set
• Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle Die Collection
• Gift Card Greetings die
• Wine Bottle Tag die

You have until 7am, Wednesday, October 12th to leave your comment and be eligible to win.  Only one comment per person please.  One randomly selected winner will be announced by noon the same day on our October 2011 Release Winners page.  Thank you for stopping by today and best of luck with the contest!

Heather Nichols has a few things to share with her sets, Tag-its #9 & Winterberry.

Dawn McVey is sharing projects using her new sets, Christmas Poinsettia & Star of Wonder.

Tiffany Pastor is highlighting her new sets, Nativity Silhouettes & Additions.

Maile Belles has more to share using her new Wine Bottle Tag die.

Be sure to scroll down below (or CLICK HERE) to see a second post for today.

WINE BOTTLE TAG

• STAMPS: Tag-its #9, Winterberry (available October 15th) Polka Dot Basics II
• INK: True Black, Raspberry Fizz, Pure Poppy, VersaMark
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Pure Poppy, Raspberry Fizz
• OTHER: Wine Bottle Tag die, Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle dies, Clear Filigree Embossing Powder, 
• FINISHED SIZE: 2-1/2" x 7"

PEACE AND JOY WREATH CARD

• STAMPS: Tag-its #9 (available October 15th) Bells & Boughs, Holiday Photo Finishers
• INK: Ripe Avocado, Pure Poppy
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White
• OTHER: Bells & Boughs die, rhinestones (KaiserCraft)
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

CELEBRATE THE SEASON CARD

• STAMPS: Think Big Favorites #9, Winterberry (available October 15th) Background Basics: Houndstooth
• INK: Hawaiian Shores, Ripe Avocado, Aqua Mist
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Aqua Mist, Ripe Avocado, Hawaiian Shores
• OTHER: Mega Mat Stack 1 die, Prisma Glitter, 2-way glue pen, rhinestone (KaiserCraft)
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

GIFT CARD HOLDER

• STAMPS: Tag-its #9, Winterberry (available October 15th) Label Basics, Polka Dot Basics II
• INK: True Black, Fresh Snow, New Leaf, Pure Poppy, Spring Moss
• PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Spring Moss
• OTHER: Gift Card Greetings die, Angled Labels die, rhinestones (KaiserCraft)
• FINISHED SIZE: 3-3/8" x 2-1/2"

ORDINARY MIRACLES CARD

• STAMPS: Winterberry (available October 15th) Beautiful Blessings, Label Basics
• INK: Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise, Aqua Mist
• PAPER: Vintage Cream, Aqua Mist, Orange Zest
• FINISHED SIZE: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"