Feb 08, 2011
February Release Roundup
It’s time for my favorite part of the release! I know I’m biased, but I think we have one of the most amazing design teams in the industry. I love seeing all of the projects they’ve created for the release and picking out my favorites. There are some that make me say “Why didn’t I think of that!?” and others that make me say “I never would have thought of that!”… each designer so clever and unique in her personal style. I hope you enjoy my favorite picks from the Baker’s Dozen and friends:
Jackie created the most adorable framed teddy bear using our previously released Beary Special set paired with the new It’s a Banner Day 1. I love the soft gray and pink color combination and the adorable paper pieced bear! Karen G. also used the new It’s a Banner Day 1 along with previously released Friendship Blooms stamp set and a much bright color combination. The textured look she achieved by stamping the solid flowers onto textured cardstock is so unique!
I love every little detail on Karen M.’s Cozy Cottages card… the bright colors, the fun picket fence border, the adorable clouds and impressed background, and of course her fabulous coloring! Our Guest Designer Lea took a more simple approach with the same set of stamps by stamping the images in colored ink and leaving them un-colored. I love this idea and will definitely be using it to make some quick and cute cards in the future!
Danielle showed off the Wreath of Luck petite set with this adorable four-square design! I just love how you did the sentiment! And our Wreath of Luck illustrator Nancy was super clever with her creation. She created an actual button and incorporated it into her card to create a gift that keeps on giving!
Jodi must be a true fashionista herself to create such a cute card with the new Fashionista set. I love the pink and black combo and her coloring is spot on! Donna paired the Fashionista set with the previously released Window Shopping set to create this fun scene. Don’t you love all the possibilities for a paper pieced dress!
Melissa went sweet and simple with her card using both Cozy Cottages and It’s a Banner Day 1. I love the sweet little buttons in the tree and the banner die looks amazing in vellum! And now from simple to complex, Sankari created this gorgeous scene using Cozy Cottages. It’s filled with amazing detail (I think those shutters are flapping in the wind!) and it wouldn’t be Sankari without hundreds of pearly dots!
Both Charmaine and Regina got creative with the new Darcie’s Acrylic Frames and the Cozy Cottages set. Charmaine’s project is totally dripping with sweetness… I love the pretty papers and that yummy cupcake house! Regina thought of every detail in her beautiful project and even included a real gravel walkway using pebbles she collected from her home!
Our special friend Iwona joined us this month using the new set that she concepted, It’s a Banner Day 1. She paired it with the beautiful CreativiTEA set and lovely vintage embellishments! Another TE friend, Jami, used the same It’s a Banner Day 1 set to create a totally yummy card when paired with For the Love of Cupcakes!
Last, but certainly not least, Tori created the most adorable card using Cozy Cottages! She even incorporated all three of the coordinating dies: picket fence, whimsy tree, and the cloud duo out of felt! And just to even it out I thought I’d include my own favorite from the projects that I created for the release. Of course, it had to be the cupcake house! *grin*
Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you all have a wonderful day!