Not only is today great because I have the day off, but it's also great because today is the day I get to introduce two of my new unmounted sets from Whipper Snapper Designs!
I created this card using the new set called Wildflower Silhouette. What's exciting about this set is that five of the illustrations in the set actually originated from my own photographs of flowers. It's a wonderful thing, combining my photography, illustration, and paper crafting!
I inked the large Mexican Hat silhouette image with various colors of Queue inks and stamped the image on Whisper White paper from Stampin' Up!. I heat set the stamped image quickly so I didn't smear the ink while I finished the card. You could skip this part if you wait long enough for the ink to dry, or if you're careful while handling the stamped layer.
This set works nicely with the previously released sets: Blossoms & Butterflies, Blooming Expressions, Love at Home, and Friendly Expressions.
The second set being released this month is one that hasn't left my desk yet! It's called Signature Series, and was designed with card backs and tags in mind, but you will find even more uses for this set!
For this project, I dressed up some fresh strawberry jam with a bit of fabric and ribbon. I made a little "farm fresh" tag using one of the images from Signature Series.
There's a variety of themes in the set, which I hope you find irresistible!
Click images for a larger view:
Be sure to check out the galleries and blogs of the January/February Featured Designers as they showcase these sets!
Amy Sheffer
SCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/PickleTree
Blog: http://pickledpaperdesigns.blogspot.com
Beth Matson
SCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/ematson
Blog: http://nevertoooldtocolor.blogspot.com
Jackie Pedro
SCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/strappystamper
Blog: http://thescallopededge.typepad.com
Lisa Zappa
SCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/lzappa
Blog: http://shabbychickjunk.blogspot.com
Tosha Leyendekker
SCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/stamps4funinCA
Blog: http://stamptalkwithtosh.blogspot.com
and me! Anna Wight
SCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/sweetmissdaisy
Blog: http://sweetmissdaisy.typepad.com
And just a reminder, you can see all of the projects current and past Featured Designers have uploaded to their SplitCoast galleries by viewing the Whipper Snapper Featured Designer Gallery! Have a look -- it's a great place to find all KINDS of great inspiration!
Have fun!
Ooooh, I saw a sheep in that set (although there are many types of non-sheep fibers now, and knitters/crocheters/spinners who are allergic to such, but ooo was I excited to see that wheeee!!!!)
Gonna mention it on Ravelry, so if you see a surge in sales, that might be why . . . . .
Posted by: sarebear | February 20, 2009 at 02:23 AM
Gorgeous! So so pretty.
Posted by: Teresa | February 19, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Love your new sets!! I'm impressed that you can do line images and solids equally well. You are a really wonderful artist!
Posted by: Carla Mayfield | February 18, 2009 at 06:37 PM
Love these, Anna! Your flower looks beautiful - great colors and I love that criss-crossed twine. The dressed up jam jar is fantastic!
Posted by: Amy Sheffer | February 18, 2009 at 09:02 AM
ha!! I love that little square chicken!! Thats what it made me do!! It made me say Ha out loud sitting in a room all by my self!! Ha
Posted by: gayle m | February 17, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Your art is always so beautiful, no matter what style. whimsical or serious. I love your stamps and what you do with them! This flower card is amazing, just gorgeous!
Posted by: Crissy | February 17, 2009 at 06:15 PM
Gorgeous as always! ~chris
Posted by: mudmaven | February 17, 2009 at 04:53 AM
These are ever so cute, Anna! What a great idea to create stamps from your gorgeous photography! And flowers, well, who can resist flowers?! Oh, and the little cube chicken . . . he's irresistible too!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | February 16, 2009 at 11:04 PM
Fabulous wildflowers!!
Posted by: Linda C. | February 16, 2009 at 10:14 PM
what a beautiful card!! great sets as always too - love the flowers...they'd be great with a 'watercolored' look!!
Posted by: Karen (stampin3) | February 16, 2009 at 09:19 PM
Love the new sets. Your card is beautiful. I think the coneflower is one of the prettiest wildflowers. I love it that you are making cards out of your photos.
Posted by: Linda Palmer | February 16, 2009 at 09:13 PM
Congrats on your latest releases... you are on a roll, my friend! Each release is unique and reflects your beautiful artistic style. I'm going broke! LOL
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | February 16, 2009 at 07:46 PM
These are both awesome stamp sets :)
so lovin' the "Farm Fresh" tag!!!
TFS
Posted by: Dee | February 16, 2009 at 06:42 PM
These are wonderful!
Posted by: Erika M | February 16, 2009 at 06:33 PM
Anna~I just LOVE the new set 'Wildflower Silhouette'. It looks like a road trip might be in my near future to Creative Pals in MKE!
Posted by: Peggy F(lefsegirl) | February 16, 2009 at 05:43 PM
Ohhhh....I *love* your new sets! Those flowers are gorgeous. And your little tag is perfect!!! So cute!
Posted by: Shel9999 | February 16, 2009 at 05:29 PM
WOW - simply gorgeous!!! I love silhouette cards and this one is right up my alley!!!
Posted by: Silke Ledlow | February 16, 2009 at 04:25 PM
Oh Anna - this layout is wonderful!!!! Love all your details - fabulous!!!
Posted by: Cindy Lyles | February 16, 2009 at 04:20 PM
Congrat's **Miss Cluck** on your new WS releases!! Both sets are beautiful, but you know I have a ~THANG~ for your feathered friends =)
I'm loving this creation of yours, in which you called it a "Mexican Hat" ~ is that a nickname for this flower? My Nanny always adored these flowers, but here in Canada they are called "Black Eyed Suzies".
The way you've created this image it looks like you've used oil paints ~ it's splendid.
PS. Just rec'd my WS order of all your chickens ~~ so you KnOw WhO WiLL BE having a fun time tonight ~~> look out :0)
Posted by: Robb_eeie | February 16, 2009 at 03:15 PM
Really like both the sets-very versatile. tfs
Posted by: Bev J. | February 16, 2009 at 03:10 PM
Love that Mexican Hat Anna!! It's GORGEOUS!! And the jam with the tag is just charming!! What fabulous sets!!
Posted by: Tosh | February 16, 2009 at 02:30 PM
FABULOUS!!! I have already ordered, and should get them this week! I love your new sets! And your card is beautiful...you are amazing! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | February 16, 2009 at 11:51 AM
When can we order Signature Series? Too cute ... I gotta have it !
Posted by: Simmy | February 16, 2009 at 11:50 AM
What a beautiful card Anna! It's very warm!
Posted by: Dorothy | February 16, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Super cute card and tag for the jam! Now I have a craving for Strawberry/Rhubarb jam. YUM!
Posted by: Beth M | February 16, 2009 at 10:24 AM
I love your dressed up jar of jam Anna, so cute!
Posted by: pam hooten | February 16, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Wonderful sets. I really love those silhouettes. Your card is beautiful.
Posted by: lacyquilter | February 16, 2009 at 09:13 AM
These are just wonderful! The silhouette's are gorgeous (so is your sample!) and I love the whimsy of the tag set...so clever!
Posted by: Danielle | February 16, 2009 at 08:52 AM
Beautiful card Anna!! Love that stamp set and congrats on the new releases!!
Posted by: Marie | February 16, 2009 at 08:13 AM
These are both fabulous sets! Love love love your card...the colors are just beautiful!
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | February 16, 2009 at 08:04 AM
Congrats on the new sets very pretty
Hugs
Norine
Posted by: Norine | February 16, 2009 at 06:23 AM
Yup - I need both of your new sets too. Stunning creations and I adore the fact that the wildlife set originated from your photography. How special!
Posted by: Gabriela Divine | February 16, 2009 at 05:41 AM
Beautiful colors and projects! Congratulations on another two BEAUTIFUL cling sets!!
Posted by: denise (peanutbee) | February 16, 2009 at 05:29 AM
These are wonderful. I NEED that flower set. Beautiful card, Anna.
Posted by: SueB | February 16, 2009 at 03:13 AM