(We couldn't wait until midnight!!)
I've been a busy, BUSY, "secretly" BUSY girl for the past few months, and today is the day I get to share my little ... ok, BIG ... secret with you!
I've been an illustrator for Whipper Snapper for nearly two years. My illustrations are sold as individually wood mounted red rubber stamps. A few months ago Whipper Snapper asked if I would be interested in creating a collection of cling mount rubber stamp sets. Imagine my excitement!!
Of course I said YES YES YES!
Posies for You is the first set in the collection and it releases today world wide! The first 100 copies sold have been signed and numbered by me.
The sets are made of high quality red rubber with a soft, gray cling mount backing that adheres wonderfully to acrylic blocks. The sets are packaged in quality jewel cases for easy storage. Even more exciting, each month a new set will be released in the collection. *Fun!!*
When your new set arrives, the images will be on a sheet of rubber, packaged in the jewel case along with the image insert. A good, sharp pair of scissors is all you'll need to carefully cut apart the images. I recommend using straight cuts (rather than curvy cuts) when you cut apart the images. Once your images are cut apart, you're ready to mount them to an acrylic block and get stampin'!
In celebration of the Posies for You set, five designers were chosen to showcase the set. It has been a pleasure and honor to have them join me on this new adventure.
Meet the Whipper Snapper Featured Designers:
Cheryl Rowley creates adorable, whimsical designs and is wonderful at using color and layout. Her projects are always clever and fun. Prior to being selected as a Whipper Snapper Featured Designer, Cheryl recently won the Whipper Snapper winter card contest! You can enjoy Cheryl's work in her online gallery.
Diane Zechman is a kind-hearted woman who's personality shines through in her stamping. Her designs are clean and colorful, and everything about them is cheerful! Learn more about Diane by visiting her blog, Paper Cookies.
Jeanne Streiff is a talented designer with a love of whimsical designs and flowers. She creates bright, cheery cards that celebrate COLOR! Visit Jeanne's happenin' blog, Inky Paws.
Leigh O'Brien is great with whimsical images. She creates interesting layouts full of color and pizazz! Leigh combines interesting techniques into her stamping -- an inspirational stamper for sure. Learn more about Leigh by visiting her blog, Sunflower Studio.
Tracy Harp creates delightful cards and 3D projects that are always fun, and always beautifully done. Her images are always perfectly colored and inspirational. She shares her talents on her blog, Inky Doodles.
You'll also find lots of samples using the set right here on my blog, too! How could I resist! Stay tuned - I have lots more to share!
I am so proud to be working with Lisa and John Bryson of Whipper Snapper. {{Thank you both for everything!}} Two years ago they welcomed me into the Whipper Snapper family with open arms, and it's been nothing but fun & creativity ever since! I'm looking forward to so much more!
ok here's my first sample using your set!! I had so much fun with it
http://stampamaniac.blogspot.com/2008/01/feel-better-posies.html
Posted by: Donna Baker | January 30, 2008 at 04:14 AM
That is wonderful news Anna! Congratulations!!!!
Posted by: kim | January 25, 2008 at 06:16 AM
I am so excited about this!!!
The expense of the wood blocks is what kept me from ordering from WS before!!!
WHAT A GREAT SET!!
Posted by: Juliana | January 24, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Congratulations Anna! Your new samps are gorgeous! Love all the samples that the ladies did!
Posted by: Louise Charlton | January 24, 2008 at 10:13 AM
Go Anna! Go Anna! Go Anna! Go Anna!
AWEsome! What a gorgeous set!
Posted by: kelli | January 24, 2008 at 05:35 AM
WOW Anna, you're own set of stamps :) That is super-exciting; how you ever kept it a *secret* from us lurkers ?!?!?.... you have more self-control they I will EVER EVER have *wink*.
**~~** Congratulations **~~**
Posted by: Robb_eeie | January 23, 2008 at 07:40 PM
Congrats to you! These are wonderful and are going on my "I Need it List!" Can't wait to see what comes next!
Posted by: Debby | January 23, 2008 at 06:19 PM
I was wondering what little project you were working on....how exciting!!! These are such cute designs Anna, I can't wait to play with these!
Posted by: Tara | January 23, 2008 at 06:13 PM
Congratulations Anna!!! Your set is ADORABLE and oh so YOU!!! Love Love Love to see your images in sets now. Wishing you HUGE success!!!
Posted by: Jami | January 23, 2008 at 04:44 PM
Awesome set, Anna. Congrats.
Posted by: lacyquilter | January 23, 2008 at 03:41 PM
Oh my goodness!!!
What a terrific set!!
Congratulations on a delightful creation!!
Posted by: Tex | January 23, 2008 at 03:10 PM
Anna!! I just have to put this set at the top of my list of "must have now" stamps. Love the whimsical design!!
You know, I have to visit your site every day to see what you have come up with. :^) No pressure....if for some reason you are living life and do not post a new creation, I simply browse your site. It's like watching a favorite movie - you know what's coming next and you just enjoying watching - you have your favorite scenes.
Thanks for the great inspiration and Congrautlations!!!
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!
Posted by: Trena in Naperville | January 23, 2008 at 12:16 PM
I've been to Whipper Snapper and ordered my set. These are really cute! I love all of the samples made with this stamp. I can't wait to get them and start creating myself. Great work. I look forward to see what next month brings!
Posted by: Laurie | January 23, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Whooo Hooo for you. I love all of your art, I am so thrilled that Whipper Snapper is offering unmounted images. I too have largely cut down on wood mounted stamps due to my lack of space.
Posted by: Donna Budnik | January 23, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Anna: Congrats on your new set. It is absolutely adorable.
XOX
Posted by: Troy Louise | January 23, 2008 at 10:56 AM
FANTASTIC news! So glad your designs come in a set that is truly versatile! WS is lucky to snatch you up! Your artwork is da bomb!!
Posted by: Linda C. | January 23, 2008 at 10:16 AM
Love the set!! Hope mine is one of the signed ones. :)
Karen
Posted by: Karen L. | January 23, 2008 at 09:44 AM
LOVE this set -- just ordered it :)
Can't wait to own my first A.W. stamps!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 23, 2008 at 09:05 AM
Yay, Anna! So exciting! Can't wait to get my set in -- keeping my fingers crossed it's one of the signed ones, but if not -- what fabulous news for you!!! I know this will be a hugely successful venture, and I can't wait to see what you come up with!
*still hoping to get you to create a German Shepherd stamp : ) *
Posted by: Carole (TruCarMa) | January 23, 2008 at 08:51 AM
What a great set! Your designs are wonderful. I am off to check out all of the samples! Love it!
Posted by: Danielle | January 23, 2008 at 08:44 AM
Oh Anna that is so exciting!! I am very happy for you!
Posted by: Pam | January 23, 2008 at 08:38 AM
woo hoo!!! At long last...unmounteds!!
Posted by: Sharon in NE | January 23, 2008 at 08:36 AM
I am not surprised. Your creativity is so inspiring for me. I love your illustrations for them. Have quite a few of your individual stamps. I will be buying your sets, that's for sure. Congrats, Anna! I love Whipper Snapper and they are sooooo lucky to have you! (denidill)
Posted by: Denise | January 23, 2008 at 08:28 AM
Wow - that IS fabulous news!! I don't own any Whipper Snapper stamps, but I think now is the time to buy! I love your "Posies For You" it's super cute.
Congratulations!!!
BTW - any wedding date set yet??? C:
Kerry
Posted by: kerry davis | January 23, 2008 at 08:11 AM
Congrats Anna - I had them in my cart - but they don't take paypal! Oh well!
Posted by: Beth Silaika | January 23, 2008 at 08:01 AM
Congratulations, Anna! I look forward to seeing more!
Posted by: Novell | January 23, 2008 at 07:50 AM
They're great, congrats Anna!
Posted by: Ghazal | January 23, 2008 at 07:49 AM
Oh Anna, you are amazingly talented. Congratulations!!!!! What an awesome set. I can't wait to see what else you come up with. I've enjoyed everything so far!
Posted by: JoyOfStamping | January 23, 2008 at 07:48 AM
Happy, excited! Good for YOU! You are so deserving of this! LOVE the set and can't wait to see the add-ons down the road! Really cool!
Posted by: Sherri D. | January 23, 2008 at 07:37 AM
How exciting for you, Anna -- it's a beautiful set!!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | January 23, 2008 at 07:26 AM
Congratulations Anna!!! I am so excited for you!!! The stamps are fantastic!
~Lynda
Posted by: Lynda Benden | January 23, 2008 at 06:08 AM
Yep..ordered 2 sets.... Adorable! Anna, so excited for you!!
Posted by: Lori Craig | January 23, 2008 at 06:03 AM
So awesome, Anna!! Congrats!! How does it feel to be FAMOUS?!??!?! Well, *more* famous than you were before!! I'm so happy for you ~~ the set is adorable!
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle (MilwaukeeMommy) | January 23, 2008 at 05:48 AM
Congratulations, girlie!!! I just ordered my set and I can't wait to play with it!!! I think the cling mounted sets will really do well!
Posted by: broni | January 23, 2008 at 05:38 AM
Congratulations!!!!! Constantly inspiring, thanks for that.
Posted by: Lois | January 23, 2008 at 05:37 AM
Congratulations Anna, what a beautiful set and beautiful card!!
Posted by: Candy aka cwilliams | January 23, 2008 at 04:14 AM
Anna, What an exciting team of designers!!! Congratulations to all of them as well as you for this new endeavor. Can not wait to see what comes next.
Posted by: kittie | January 23, 2008 at 04:01 AM
How fun!!! Congratulations Anna on the great news! Everyone did a great job showcasing your work!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | January 23, 2008 at 03:57 AM
Congratulations to you. I'm very excited for you! They're fabulous!
Posted by: Melinda | January 23, 2008 at 03:12 AM
Wow! Congratulations, how exciting for you! Love the set! :)
Posted by: bluemoon | January 23, 2008 at 01:35 AM
Congratulations, Anna!! Posies for You is terrific!!
Here's a link to my card for today:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/785970?cat=500&ppuser=92968
Posted by: Cheryl Rowley | January 23, 2008 at 01:19 AM
How very exciting Anna! That is amazing ... you deserve all the adulation..you rock with your art and designs!
Sue
Posted by: Sue Farrant | January 22, 2008 at 11:29 PM
This is awsome!!! I am very excited and hope that this will be a con't project with Whipper Snapper. I love all the images very much, but am cutting down more and more on wood mounted stamps due to my lack of space. Can't wait to try it out. The images look like so much fun!
Posted by: sophia Landry | January 22, 2008 at 10:09 PM
Wow, Anna, that is just awesome! What a GREAT debut set, and I can't wait to see MORE! Very exciting, to know they are selling your designs in sets like this!!! CONGRATULATIONS, you are AWESOME!!!! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | January 22, 2008 at 09:47 PM
What exciting news Anna!! What a beautiful set! I can't wait to see & hear more!
Posted by: Nancy P. (happistamper) | January 22, 2008 at 09:16 PM
Congrats, Anna! Those stamps are just beautiful!
Posted by: Michelle | January 22, 2008 at 09:10 PM
Oops! Bad spelling! Congrats! :)
Posted by: Gina K. | January 22, 2008 at 08:22 PM
Beautiful stamps! Cograts Anna!
Posted by: Gina K. | January 22, 2008 at 08:22 PM
Wow~ Congrats!! What a fun thing to get started!! Your line will be a huge success!!
Posted by: AJ | January 22, 2008 at 08:19 PM
This is *so* exciting! Huge Congrats to you, Anna!
Posted by: Angie | January 22, 2008 at 08:13 PM
Oh these are fantastic! I love it!!
Posted by: Julie Campbell | January 22, 2008 at 08:04 PM
WHOOHOO, this is EXCITING NEWS! Congrats, Anna! I can't wait to see all the sets in the collection. The first one is a winner for sure!
Anette (snowmom13)
Posted by: Anette Eakins | January 22, 2008 at 07:32 PM
Anna, I'm so excited for you! Can't wait to hug you in person, my friend!
Posted by: jenn | January 22, 2008 at 07:32 PM
You're my hero Anna!!!
Posted by: Jeanne S | January 22, 2008 at 07:32 PM
Congrats! Those are super-cute!
Posted by: Kentucky Girl | January 22, 2008 at 07:26 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!! How cool is that! I am soooo going to have to place an order. I am so happy for you! Good luck on your new venture.
Posted by: Mary Duffek | January 22, 2008 at 07:23 PM
yea! I actually got the email form Whipper Snapper before I saw your post! This is cute, Anna! I couldn't resist - I got that cc out & already ordered it! I know I'll love it!!
Posted by: Donna Baker | January 22, 2008 at 07:14 PM
WOO HOO!!! Big giant CONGRATS, Anna!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | January 22, 2008 at 07:04 PM
Yes Yes Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh Anna, I'm so excited for you!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to see all the samples and be able to order my very own (hopefully autographed) set!
Posted by: Holly | January 22, 2008 at 07:00 PM
WOOHOO!!!! Look at you! Going unmounted, YEAHHHHHH!!! This is so exciting! Do you think I could use anymore !!!!!????? LOL
So VERY happy for you! :)
Posted by: Karrie Baker | January 22, 2008 at 06:53 PM
How exciting Anna! Congratulations! These are lovely! :D
Posted by: KimberlyG | January 22, 2008 at 06:50 PM
I can't wait to get them! I love the set you've designed!
Posted by: SusanH | January 22, 2008 at 06:40 PM
Congratulations on a great new set. I love it and can see lots of uses for this one.
Posted by: Linda Palmer | January 22, 2008 at 06:38 PM
woohoo! Congrats on your new adventure! What fun! Thank you so much for including me in it!
Posted by: diane (cookiestamper) | January 22, 2008 at 06:37 PM
Anna, this is wonderful news! I'm staying up till midnight :)
Posted by: Nancy | January 22, 2008 at 06:22 PM
Congrats Anna...these look great!
Posted by: Allison | January 22, 2008 at 06:11 PM