IBS New Release - Masculine Tags

Hello!

Today the Design Team at Inspired By Stamping is showcasing the new stamp set "Masculine Tags" which will be released on August 10.  Woohoo!

Let it not be said that masculine cards always have to be simple or few-layered.  I was in the mood to put more "stuff" on this one.  Heh.  I began by cutting out the hexagon layer on my Silhouette Cameo using Joanna's nifty cut file that she has offered FREE with the "Hexagons" stamp set.  The stamps in that set are pretty nifty too.

Here's a closer look at the hexagon cut piece.  The little punch outs are useful too, though I've saved them for another day, another card.

A dry embossed layer in my favorite color red tops that, and then I used a band of sticky back canvas stamped with "Basic Backgrounds IV," which we showcased a couple of days ago (also available on the 10th).

The sentiment panel is cut with the IBS Fancy Labels 2 die, with the sentiment layer heat embossed in green around the edges.

I stamped the inside with "Basic Backgrounds IV" and also a sentiment from the recently released "Happy Occasions Sentiments."

Some brads, real and faux, and a piece of rope twine (recycled from IBS packaging) finish this card.

Thank you so much for joining me today, and I urge you to go visit the rest of the Design Team to see what they have prepared for you using these wonderful stamp sets!

Joanna

Kendra

Leah

Irit

Deb

Rose

Vicki

Pam

A few useful bits of information...

• All sets will be available for purchase on August 10th, 7 p.m. Brisbane time (5 a.m. Eastern Standard Time) in the IBS store.
• Free shipping on all orders over $25 for 48 hours only -- August 10th, 7 p.m. Brisbane time to August 12th, 7 pm Brisbane time (5 a.m. Eastern Standard Time) -- coupon code is AUGFREE
• All stamp sets will be offered at a 10% discount
• Chance to win that day's featured stamp set(s) EVERY DAY during the release party, from July 6th - July 10th!  Just leave a comment at owner Joanna Munster's blog each day for your chance to win. Each winner will be randomly selected and announced on the Winner's Page on August 12.  (Only one comment per person, please)

Happy crafting!

IBS New Release - Hexagons

This is today's second post.  For my Friendship Feather card, please go here.  (Or scroll down.)

Hello!

It's time for the final sneak peek of the new Inspired By Stamping July stamp sets, and today we're showcasing Hexagons (available in the store July 10, which is tomorrow)!

This was a fun card to make as I wanted to try a new background technique called "ghosting."  I sprayed watercolor paper with water and then some spray inks, let them puddle and blend, then blotted the excess moisture with a roll of paper towels.  Then I stamped with one of the stamps from the new set using water as the "ink," let it sit for a bit, then blotted with paper towels again.  Voila, a ghostly image of the hexagons.  The rest of the stamping was done with archival ink.

I love the various designs of the individual hexagon stamps...

...and the open hexagon stamps (including a border) are super useful.

The sentiment was made using the IBS set Daisies, available here. Some black satin ribbon, black rhinestones and a brass button complete the card.

Thank you so much for joining me today, and don't forget to check back tomorrow for the full release of all of these wonderful stamp sets!  In the meantime, be sure to check out the rest of the Design Team to see how they've used this set too!

Joanna

Colleen

Deb

Kendra

Irit

Leah

Pam

Tina

Vicki

Shani

Happy crafting!

A few useful bits of information...

• All sets will be available for purchase on July 10th, 7 p.m. Brisbane time (5 a.m. Eastern Standard Time) in the IBS store.
• Free shipping on all orders over $25 for 48 hours only -- July 10th, 7 p.m. Brisbane time to July 12th, 7 pm Brisbane time (5 a.m. Eastern Standard Time) -- code word is IBSJULY
• Save 10% on a bundle of all 7 stamp sets
• Chance to win that day's featured stamp set(s) EVERY DAY during the release party, from July 6th - July 10th!  Just leave a comment at owner Joanna Munster's blog each day for your chance to win. (Each winner will be randomly selected.)

IBS Sneak Peek - Day Four

Hello!

Today is the last day of sneak peeks before we begin showcasing the newest stamp sets being offered by Inspired By Stamping!  Make sure you stop by tomorrow to see the cards the Design Team has prepared for you!

Our featured stamp set today is Hexagons, which is a wonderful, versatile set of 14 stamps including a border/background stamp and many various fill designs.  Also included are the FREE cut files generously provided by Joanna.

A few useful bits of information...

• All sets will be available for purchase on July 10th, 7 p.m. Brisbane time (5 a.m. Eastern Standard Time) in the IBS store.
• Free shipping on all orders over $25 for 48 hours only -- July 10th, 7 p.m. Brisbane time to July 12th, 7 pm Brisbane time (5 a.m. Eastern Standard Time) -- code word is IBSJULY
• Save 10% on a bundle of all 7 stamp sets
• Chance to win that day's featured stamp set(s) EVERY DAY during the release party, from July 6th - July 10th!  Just leave a comment at owner Joanna Munster's blog each day for your chance to win. (Each winner will be randomly selected.)

See you tomorrow!!