WMS July Release Day 2

Morning!

Thank you for joining me today to see what is next for the July release at Waltzingmouse Stamps. Yesterday we introduced the Fairy Princess set in the new 3x4 inch set size. Today we are sharing another mini set called North Shore.

In the spirit of full disclosure, when I first saw this set I loved the artwork but wasn't quite sure how I was going to use it. I didn't know if I could make it 'work' on a card. But ohmygoodness, I inked it up and it was awesome!

I love the classic vintage surfer vibe of this one!

So this month Claire is also offering a slew of electronic cut files that coordinate with some of the sets. On this card, I actually utilized the negative cardstock that I had cut my shape from. I stamped this piece with the woodgrain background from Way Out West, inked the edges and flicked it with a little spray ink.

I adhered this piece of cardstock on top of another that was stamped with the North Shore image. It is a fun effect and I like the different dimension it adds with the image peeking through the cut out.

I layered my focal point onto a strip of cardstock that was stamped with two mirrored flourishes from the set. They coordinate so well with the image, but could stand alone as two super fancy elements! I also love how these elements really mix up well with the Back in the Saddle and Way Out West sets!

Next up is a little gift card holder. This would be perfect for one of my teenage brother-in-laws!

I started by cutting a strip of cream cardstock longways. I wanted to make more of a matchbook style gift card holder, tall and skinny, instead of a wide one. After I scored and folded it, I broke out my Distress Inks and inked the front up with a green to blue color gradient. I did the same inking to the inside pocket where the gift card slips.

After my inking was complete, I added a quick spritz of water. It reacts with the Distress Inks to give it that great dappled look. The North Shore image was stamped front and center in black ink. Just love it.

I used a little black rubber band that I had laying around to secure it closed. I like using this because you can just slide it down to open the gift card holder.

I secured the pocket closed with a little bit of Scor-Tape. You could easily stitch it or staple it closed, too.

I wanted to go a little girlie with my last card. While the image, to me, has a bit more of a masculine feel, it certainly isn't limited to that.

Definitely surfer girl!

I used my Cameo to cut the coordinating mat for the North Shore image and then stamped it in Rich Cocoa Memento ink. I used some light colored Copics to just highlight a few areas of the image, going for a bit of a bleached look. Then I inked the edges with Antique Linen Distress Ink.

The card base was stamped with the Hibiscus flower trio from Free Spirit Boy. I can't tell you how much I love that Claire does this - carries images through other sets - it creates instant coordination!

The 'find your wave' sentiment is also a part of the North Shore set - I think it is a fun take on an encouraging phrase.

Along with a more pastel color palette, a paper doily and strip of corrugated cardboard add to the feminine feel. Of course, a little glitter always helps, too.

I hope you have found today's previews inspiring! I assure you, once you get started with this little set, it will be so much more than it first seems! I just love it!

Here is the list of the rest of the Design Team members sharing previews today:

Anya Schrier - you are here!
Bonnie Sharp
Clare Buswell
Julia Aston
Jennifer Holmes
Kelly Schirmer
Laurie Schmidlin
Lynn Mercurio
Mona Pendleton
Sandie Dunne
Tosha Leyendekker
Claire Brennan - Owner

Have a great day - see you tomorrow - ooh, I can't wait it just keeps getting better and better!!

Anya

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Recipe:


Woodgrain North Shore
STAMPS: North Shore (available July 1), Way Out West - Waltzingmouse Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Going Gray, Basic Gray, Buckaroo Blue - Stampin' Up!; Oatmeal - Wplus9
INK: Buckaroo Blue - Stampin' Up!; Slate - Amuse|Studio; Pumice Stone Distress Ink - Ranger Industries
OTHER: North Shore Cut File - Waltzingmouse Stamps; Tin Type Sprinklers Spray Ink - October Afternoon


North Shore Gift Card Holder
STAMPS: North Shore (available July 1) - Waltzingmouse Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Vintage Cream - Papertrey Ink
INK: Peeled Paint, Evergreen Bough, Tumbled Glass, Broken China Distress Ink - Ranger Industries; Onyx Black Versafine - Tsukineko


Surfer Girl North Shore
STAMPS: North Shore (available July 1), Free Spirit Boy - Waltzingmouse Stamps
CARDSTOCK: So Saffron, Blush Blossom - Stampin' Up!; Oatmeal - Wplus9
INK: Rich Cocoa Memento - Tsukineko; Blush Blossom - Stampin' Up!; Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger Industries
OTHER: North Shore Cut File - Waltzingmouse Stamps; Doily - Wilton; Star Dust Stickles - Ranger Industries; Copic Markers; Corrugated Cardboard packaging