WPlus9 February 2012 - Folk Art Florals

Hey there, everyone!!  It is the beginning of the month, which means it is time for WPlus9 release week!!  We have some beautiful stamp sets and matching dies to share with you, which have a folk art feel but can be used for so much more!  Here is a little bit of info on the stamp set and matching dies that we are sharing with you today:

Folk Art Florals

• is a 4x6 clear photopolymer stamp set
• contains 24 stamps; 20 images and 4 sentiments
• will be available for purchase February 5th for just $14

Folk Art Florals Die

• compliments the Folk Art Florals stamp set
• designed to be used as stand alone images
• comes on a single die that can be easily snipped and separated
• will be available for purchase February 5th for just $12

I created a cute friendship card for you today, utilizing both the brand new stamp set & dies, plus some previously released dies that are great for layering!!  You might already have these dies in your stash, and they will come in super handy when using this fabulous stamp set!  Here is what I created!

"Friends Like You..." supplies:
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (vintage cream) 

Paper: My Mind's Eye (Love Me 6x6 paper pad)

Stamps: WPlus9 (Folk Art Florals set)

Dies: WPlus9 (Folk Art Florals, Label Layers 2, Scalloped Oval)

Ink: Clearsnap (Pigment: antique pewter, chiffon) & Tsukineko (Dye: rosebud)

Distress Ink/Blending Tool: Tim Holtz (antique linen)

Twine: May Arts

Button: American Crafts

Pin: Maya Road

Pearls: Michael's brand

Pinking Shears: Fiskars

Diecut Machine: Cuttlebug by Provo Craft

Sewing Machine: Brother

Sandpaper

Instructions:  Make card from vintage cream cardstock.  Cut grey doily paper slightly smaller, distress the edges and adhere.  Cut a cream paper strip and a plaid paper block, distress the edges and layer to the front.  Diecut the label from patterned paper and the scalloped oval from vintage cream cardstock.  Distress the edges of both diecuts, then adhere the label to the right side of the card.  Diecut the birdhouse from cardstock & patterned paper, distress the edges and layer together.  Adhere to the middle of the scalloped oval, then stamp the leaves & flowers above and below the birdhouse.  Cut a banner from patterned paper, adhere to a heart topped stick pin, and adhere coming out of the right side of the house.  Accent with small cream pearls, then adhere the entire scalloped oval to the top of the label with foam adhesive.  Stamp the sentiment to a strip of doily paper, distress the edges and cut the left edge with pinking shears.  Adhere the sentiment banner to the front using foam adhesive.  Tie a double bow from twine, thread a button around the middle of it, then adhere it to the left side of the sentiment banner.  Cut a tiny banner from patterned paper, adhere to the top of the card, then stamp the floral image above it.  Zig-zag stitch along the banner, then accent the stamped flower with a pearl to finish.

Card Challenges Used:

-Inspirational Card Sketch #149

-Ribbon Carousel #38- paper piecing

-Stamptacular Sunday #149- diamonds or pearls

-One Stop Craft challenge #167- stitching

-Crazy 4 Challenges #121- lots of layers

-The Friday Mashup! #43- something new (stamps)

Be sure to check out Dawn and the rest of the WPlus9 designer's blogs to see what they have created with this fabulous stamp and matching die set!  Dawn is also going to give it away to one lucky winner, so be sure to follow the commenting instructions on her blog post!

• Dawn Woleslagle
• Elise Durenberger
• Cristina Kowalczyk
• Jinny Newlin
• Kerrianne Gwin
• Lea Lawson
• Savitri Wilder
• Jean Martin

I hope that you have a wonderful day, and be sure to come back tomorrow when we share another new stamp and die set! ♥♥♥

Until later,
~Lea L.