Thursday, September 16, 2010

WOW - New Releases, a Giveaway, Great Samples and News!

Have you heard the news?  Our new Creative Scraps arrived!


Yippee – our new Creative Scraps and Christmas Mail Stamp set have arrived!  They have started shipping to stores so you can ask your favorite retailer to order any new products in. To celebrate we are doing a giveaway for 2 sheets of each of the new Creative Scraps and for our new stamp set, plus 3 Shadow Box 3D Frames because they go so great with our new double sided Fairy Scraps! Just leave a comment here on this blog post to be entered to win.  A random winner will be announced next Monday, Sept 20/10 when we have our DT Challenge.  I also have a lot of great samples to share today!

I hope the picture below gets larger when you click your mouse on it so you can see how fun our Vintage Photo Scraps turned out. You can also see them HERE in our online store and a full description. The photo of the baby with glasses above is from a card DT member Julie Campbell made HERE.  Julie also created a great 'mom card' with fantastic post about 'Things My Mother Taught Me'   HERE on her blog if you missed it.

Look at these adorable hanging frames DT leader Vicki Chrisman emailed me tonight she made using our Vintage Photo Scraps and Fancy Pants Metal Frames!  I'm going to include my last package of these frames with the giveaway!  I'm waiting for an order of them to come as they work so well with our Creative Scraps and each frame includes a little paper template so it's quick & easy to cut out images to fit.



Here are our new Little Blessing Creative Scraps and I'm thrilled with how pretty the colors turned out and what a fabulous job Cindy our graphic designer did on these new sets!  If they don't get bigger when you click on the picture with your mouse  you can also see them HERE in our Shopatron online store and a full description. The little journal cards on the back of the front sheet turned out so sweet!

Here is a pretty card that Beate Johns from Splitcoast created with an image from the Little Blessings Creative Scraps.  It was her first time using the Scraps and she said she is in love with them.  The images are all printed on a mat cardstock, so they work perfect for double sided gift tags. Just punch a hole and add some pretty ribbon and a little charm or beads.
These are the new double sided Altered Fairy Scraps and I'm so happy with how beautiful they turned out.  They have layers of sheet music, script, text, Victorian flowers, ferns, butterflies and more! On the back of the header Cindy added tiny fairy books, a mini sheet music and 2 little fairy wish tickets. We decided to keep the back side of these in a collage style so when you cut out the fairies on the front they will have a mix of pretty colored ephemera on the back rather than being plain white.  You just need to decide what images you love best from the front and back.  There are still some single Fairy Creative Scraps HERE in our online store on sale.

I decided to also include 3 of the Shadow Box 3D frames in this blog giveaway because they they work so great with our Altered Fairy Scraps as you can see in this sample Vicki created below and a sewing one HERE on her blog.  Vicki is the designer of this Portrait style AccuCut Die and the Landscape Die as well.  We have a List of Stores HERE that carry the die(s) as many stores will let you use their dies if you purchase paper from them, or charge a small fee. Please call ahead before making a special trip as I'm not sure if every retailer listed is a brick & mortar store.


Okay, here is our new little Christmas Mail Clear Art Stamp set!  We decided to do this as a small set as we already have our large SL08 Vintage Christmas and 3 medium holiday stamp sets, SM21 Snow Bunnies, SM22 Christmas Joy  and SM27 Seasons Greetings.  This set is shipping to stores now.  Our DT ladies just received this set so I should have cute samples to show soon.


I do have another beautiful sunflower card to show you that DT member Marisa Grosson recently created with our SM34 Sunflower sets and you can see more HERE on her blog



Look at these very cute cards DT member Hedi Blankenship designed using images from our double sided Girlfriend Creative Scraps. I love the way she used the pink tickets from the set and her extra embellishments. You can get more details HERE on Heidi's Blog.


Look at this fabulous album DT member Flo from France created! She used our Photo Studio Clear Art Stamp set on some of the pages (like the oval label stamp) and the detail she puts into all of her projects is amazing! 


Here is a page from the inside of Flo's book with ALBUM stamped and you can see more HERE on her blog

Lacy Igo won a Photo Studio stamp set recently on one of our giveaways and she designed are really pretty album and used some of the stamps like this one on her cover. You can see more pages HERE on Lacey's blog. She also made a really fun Halloween scrapbook page you can see HERE


I love how sweet this Halloween card turned out that DT member Linda Duke created using one of the little witches from our Halloween Image & Journal Notes Booklet with a Spellbinders die and ribbon from Sharon's store. You can get all the details HERE on Linda's blog.


Check out this spooktackular layout DT member Mary Hamer designed using images from our double sided Halloween Creative Scraps!  You can see more photos and get details HERE on Marys Blog.



NEWS! - Our guest designer next month is Sheila Rumney and she is also on the Tattered Angels Design Team has created some fantastic samples with our products and theirs, such as this cool Halloween layout.  You can see more photos and 2 more projects Sheila altered HERE at Tattered Angels using our  Sew Nice and Garden Creative Scraps. 


Lastly, I wanted to tell you about the latest  'Anything Goes' challenge that Darlene Pavlick is hosting HERE over at Splitcoast Stampers, to use any of our products to create a sample. Anyone is invited to join in the fun and you can see the samples people have posted so far in a Gallery HERE.


Wow, this ended up being such a LONG POST but I had so much I wanted to share!  Don't forget to leave a comment here on this blog post to be entered to win our GIVEAWAY for: 2 sheets of our Altered Fairies, 2 Little Blessing, 2 Vintage Photos, a Christmas Mail Stamp set and 3 Shadow Box 3D Frames! 

Tell us what you like best and I will announce the winner next Monday morning, Sept 20/10  when we have our DT Halloween Challenge! 

 PLUS - I have a really awesome and big Halloween party image I will be posting as a free printable gift!

For those asking about our new Down on the Farm set, we are releasing it the first week of October!

PS - Our new website has been a bit delayed until Oct

Wishing you joy & creativity
Sandy Redburn
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114 comments:

RettaB said...

Everything is wonderful, as usual. Can't wait to start on Christmas!

Karen W said...

Wow it's all fabulous, I can't pick just one thing. The DT and guests cards and projects are amazing. I would love a chance to win some goodies, thanks so much!!

Linda said...

Everything is gorgeous, how could you chose just one thing. I love them all. Thanks so much for such a wonderful giveaway.

1CardCreator said...

Awesome samples from the DT! I love the new frames and that new stamp set is so cute! ~Diane

sucor said...

I love the "Little Blessing" creative scraps and the "Christmas mail" stamps!

Knerten said...

Wow, so many beautiful projects here ! I just love the vintage scraps; me being a vintage lover :-)
Thanks for the chance to win some goodies again, Sandy.

Let me tell you how pleased I was to find that my favourite scrap store in Norway is selling some of your products !! Have already started using them; lovely scraps !

Cammie said...

With so many beautiful projects it is impossible for me to choose one favorite. I am very excited about the Christmas Mail stamp set. Thanks for the chance to win such wonderful goodies.

Anonymous said...

I will be sure to check my LSS for these new beauties.
Lovely projects and samples.
cottagerca

Jan Hennings said...

LOVE the projects!! hmmm I really have a few favorite's here but the Little Blessings Creative Scraps is beautiful..love the Vintage Photo's with the labels on the back side and that stamp set is a must have :)

Anonymous said...

love all of it! your stuff is so cute!

karen a(beadlady6468@yahoo.com)

heather said...

Love all the new stuff! Toooooo cute!

Kathy/NorthCarolina said...

Oh, Sandy! I don't know how you do it. Your products just get more and more beautiful all the time. I just placed an order on Tuesday, and now I guess I'll have to order again to get these new double-sided sheets. I have the Sewing one, and I just LOVE it! Thanks so much for the opportunity to win such a great prize package. (I hope I win!)

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

Wow Sandy, "You" are the "Best". what a great posting, the items are all beautiful and such a variety. Thanks for taking the time to share all this with us.
All the Vintage flutters my heart...it's just exciting.

Lin said...

What do I like best? Come ON, that's impossible! I'm drawn to all the new creative scraps and the new Christmas stamps with mail images is adorable! Thanks so much for this fabulous giveaway!

Anonymous said...

How to choose? Everything looks just so yummy. I do love the Christmas stamps and the frames if I had to pick. Great designs from your DT and lots of inspiration.

Ali F.

artfuljourneys said...

Love the Vintage Photo & Little Blessings Scraps..so cute. Crossing my fingers to win, As I have to order everything online; as I have no local Scrapbook Store.
Thanks

Jerry A said...

It is hard to select one that I like best. I love the new creative scraps and Christmas stamps.

Lillian Child said...

I absolutely LOVE this time of year. And I'm a "stamp" girl, and that Santa sitting on the box in his long johns - absolutely ADORABLE!! You guys have the BEST products to inspire my vintage crafting! Thanks so much!

ByLightOfMoon said...

I love them all, especially the Fairy pages! I do hope to win as they are all so cute along with the ideas you presented!

Smiles, Cyndi

michelle in mi said...

Every time you come out with a new item I think it's perfect until you come out with another new item! They are all inspiring and so different from anything else I see for sale.

Brenda Evans said...

Oh it is all so beautiful. I just love love love those vintage metal frames - can't wait until you get them in. I want some and also those vintage photo scraps - how cute is that. I have the fairy set already and I just love it. It's all such bliss! Pick me so I can just drool at my work space all day.

Karen McAlpine said...

Wow...fab DT projects. That new santa set looks really cute! Can't wait to see the Halloween freebie.

Anonymous said...

What a creative team you have! All of the sample are just gorgeous! Looking forward to your new website in October.

Jana said...

You never cease to amaze me. My have is the Christmas Mail stamp set. I'f off now to check out the scs gallery.

Kathi said...

I'm excited about it all, but very, very excited about the Fairy Scraps. I love all things fairy.

The projects are all fantastic, as usual! Your team is fabulous!

Donna said...

Oh my! What wonderful eye candy this morning!! Sandy I love all the new Creative Scraps sheets!!! I want all of them (insert checkbook groaning!! LoL!) The vintage photos are especially nice and the accompanying journal blocks are lovely!!

BethW said...

Halloween and than more Halloween. Got to get my housework done so I can start creating. This was just the best way to start my day-thank you!

Jane Wetzel said...

Everything is so amazing and cute! Love that new Christmas set! Your dt is unbelievable! thanks for the chance to win!

CaninosArtisticCafe said...

Oh so many great new products and beautiful cards and projects. I love the card with the baby on it and the newspaper and the beautiful page in the mini album just georgous! Love all of Vicki's lil framed images just adorable! I really love the first set with the kids on it of the creative scraps that would have to be my favorite, and I love the new christmas stamps Ooooh those are going to be so much fun to use to create Christmas cards!!

Linda said...

Wow...I like it ALL the best! the DT team samples are fabulous...such an inspiring bunch.

debbiek said...

Oh, these samples are gorgeous and I love the new sets! My favorite is the Christmas Mail set. There's so much you could do with those stamps. Thanks for the chance to win them. Can't wait to see what else your DT comes up with....

Theresa Dagostino Forge said...

How could one actually pick just one thing she likes best?? I like it all. Im always amazed by the talent and the products- they are awesome!

Rochelle said...

Great release! I can't wait to get my hands on these.
I hope I win!

Karen R said...

I love all the new double sided scraps. I can't wait to see them in person.

MexicanStew said...

How fun is all this?! New product is always fun - Christmas every time!

Samantha said...

okay I am in love with the vintage photo scraps and that cow in down on the farm is simply the best!

Erin said...

So many talented people! I love the versatility of the Creative Scraps and I cannot seem to get enough of them. Great work!

sharon d said...

Wow, love the new products. The samples are wonderful... Thanks for sharing.

Thespa McLaughlin said...

Love the fairy scraps and the 3D frames are awesome! Perfect!

amy said...

OMGosh all of these projects are fantastic. It is wonderful to have someone that gathers the artwork of artist to post in one gathering area.
Love all but have a special place in
my heart for Halloween and love the artwork displayed.

Vicki Sopcak said...

I really like the vintage photo scraps and the new christmas mail stamp set!!!

Teresa said...

I can't choose a favorite! I can imagine all kinds of Christmas cards with the new small stamp set, so I guess I'm most excited about that.

Anonymous said...

I love your creative scraps. these are beautiful. I love the hanging frames.
TFS
Ang@todybran.com

Lacey said...

so many fabulous projects! Thanks Sandy for featuring my album...i feel honored! love the project by your DT and Sheila's Halloween page is GREAT and I love Flo's album. I need more product...wish list is building :)

Trudi said...

I think everything is great! But, if I were to pick my what caught my eye the mostest...it would be the Little Blessings Creative Scraps!

Trudi

starqueen said...

Oh Sandy,
I love it all! I'm so thrilled with the double-sided Scraps..they're twice the fun! Of course, I have to buy two of each, because both sides are gorgeous. But my favorite of this release is that sweet little cutie at the mailbox in the Christmas Mail stamp set. I'm looking forward to next week's DT challenge...it's always so inspiring!
Thanks for sharing!

okanagan_spirit said...

All the new stuff is so wonderful, I'd sure love a chance to win and try out some new projects.

Darlene said...

WOWSA!!! Yes Sandy, the image did enlarge for a better look at these new AMAZING images! Can't wait to get my hands on some of these! WOWSA!!
The DT is doing an AWESOME job of inspiring us with all your new products! WELL DONE LADIES!!!
So much exciting news! BREATHE!!

Cynthia said...

Wow, thanks for sharing all of the fabulous DT projects! I can't wait to get my hands on the Vintage Photo scraps. So cute! I am marking my calendar for the October 1 release of "Down on the Farm"! I can't wait! Thanks Sandy!

Mary Anne in NJ said...

NEED it all!!!!! You have the most talented women on your design team...everyone of them is a little different, and I love all their styles!

Linda Woerth said...

I love it all, so would be hard to pick a favorite. Thanks for posting all the links and samples.

Vivian said...

Oh it is ALL so fun! The new baby images are adORable!!! They're probably my favorites. can't wait!

Kelly Massman said...

Kind of hard to choose which I like best! I love that little Halloween image from Linda Duke's beautiful card! But, it's all good! :-)

Cindy Holshouser said...

I love it all but if I have to pick one I'll go with the stamp set. The images are adorable.
Those frames have intriqued me since the first time I saw them.

Anonymous said...

Wow, gorgeous projects by everyone! I wish I could do that!

Glenda said...

I love everything! Especially the christmas stamps! Everything is just lovely!

NinaN said...

Love the new Christmas stamp set! So sweet!!!

Linda Carson said...

WOW! Your design team does amazing artwork! So much eye-candy in one place makes my head spin! I really like the look of the Christmas stamps!

Tini A. said...

OMG! All the new product's are sooo great and wonderful - so sorry, but I love it all!:)
Tini

Erin Smetak said...

Oh my goodness, I love everything that you posted today!!!! All the samples are awesome, love the new scraps and those frames are just too cool!

Anonymous said...

Oh, gosh, I love that stamp set! It is so cute. And please, will you carry that beautiful Pergola Filigree book that Flo did? It is amazing and I looked it up but couldn't undrstand French! How beautiful it is. Thank you so much.

Christine said...

Wow, so many beautiful projects and new items!!! I can't wait to get my inky hands on them!!!

Susan said...

I love all your products but especially the Altered Fairy Scraps - they are so versatile!
Susan

Cathy said...

I'm weak at the knee's just looking at it all. What happened to the days when it was boys that made me weak, now it's scrappy goodness and you didn't fail us this season, that's for sure! I can't wait to get my hands on the new vintage photo scraps.

JaneT said...

I like the shadow box 3D frames the best. Lots of goodies to look at.

Marla said...

WOW what awesome goodies. I would LOVE to win something like these. I love the vintage look and feel. Those journaling cards are AWESOME!!

jengd said...

I love those Christmas stamps and I think Sheila Rumney's Halloween layout is just fantastic!

C. Sage Deerborn said...

I am a sucker for any project made with the Shadow Box 3D frames. Just love them.

jennifer said...

just wonderful, I always look forward to your new posts - they never fail to provide gorgeous eye candy!

Maryellen Webber said...

I love all the new items, especially the Christmas Mail Stamp
Set. It is so cute and would look
great in my Christmas scrapbook.
Thanks for the chance to win!
-Maryellen W
w_webber@yahoo.com

Barbara said...

I love, love, love your new scraps! And, your samples are to die for. Thanks so much for sharing.

P.S. The frame samples are my favorites. What a wonderful idea.

Bev said...

One word - AWESOME!! I like everything new as always!! My fave is the vintage photo scraps. They are so versitile. Thanks for the wonderful giveway and such wonderful goodies!
A fan always...
Bev

Lindsey H said...

I love all of your products!!! The new Christmas stamp set is supper cute!

Buttons 'n Scraps said...

Love, Love, Love everything from Crafty Secrets!! The Christmas items are my favorite!! Thank you for the chance to win!

Unknown said...

I love the Altered Fairy Scraps. They are so magical!!!!

Lin Leonhardt said...

I love your new Little Blessings set! Thanks for the chance to win some goodies!

Shawninaz said...

The Little Blessings Scraps are my top pick but they are all outstanding. I especially liked the card created with the Halloween scraps, so creative!

Lynda said...

No way to pick one favorite. They are all gorgeous in their own way. So many things that can be done with all of them. Thanks, Sandy, for enabling again! Love all the creations!

klasickewpie said...

Oh no! That's like asking a mother which child is her favorite...but, if I did "have to" pick one, it would be the Vintage Scraps. They literally make me swoon. All the design projects are so lovely. Seriously, there is major talent out there in the world, and I can never get enough when Crafty Secrets products are being featured.

Peggy said...

Love it all but really love the vintage photos in the frames, the baby w/the glasses and Beate Johns card. Thanks for sharing.
God bless!

Karen Denson said...

Your new scraps are beautiful. I especially love the vintage photo scraps and the metal framesw that Vicki Chrisman used from fancy pants just made them look fantastic. I think I can't wait to see if I win, I am going to have to order the vintage photo and the altered fairy scraps now, and then hope I win so I will have extras. All of your new scraps and stamps are beautiful as usual.

Anonymous said...

What stunning creations you have here from your amazing DT!! So much inspiration!! The vintage photo scraps are just adorable...lots of possibilities! Oh and that Christmas Mail art stamp set is too darn cute!! A total MUST HAVE for my Christmas cards this year. Thank you for sharing these fabulous ideas. Good luck to everyone!!

Romaine said...

Oh my, you ladies make my head spin with all the unbelievably fun and beautiful projects!

Christine Schmidt said...

What stunning creations you have here from your amazing DT!! So much inspiration!! The vintage photo scraps are just adorable...lots of possibilities! Oh and that Christmas Mail art stamp set is too darn cute!! A total MUST HAVE for my Christmas cards this year. Thank you for sharing these fabulous ideas. Good luck to everyone!!

Francine Cronos said...

Everything is fabulous. Great giveaway.

Yvonne Russell said...

Oh my gosh, how to choose from so many gorgeous things!

My fave is the Vintage Photo Scraps and the project using them in the Fancy Pants Metal Frames. Fabulous!

lynn said...

wow all the products are wonderful and the details that the projects were gorgeous... my very favorite was the victorian halloween card, i just loved how delicate it looked and not scarey at all.
thanks for the chance to win such goodies..

Anonymous said...

Oh, everything looks great, and it is hard to choose, but since I´m a stamper, I have to say, that I like the new Christmas stamp set the most.
Thanks for the chance to win :-)
/Tina F.

Greta said...

Just fabulous, absolutely fabulous!

susan cgn53@frontier.com said...

I really like everything, but especially the fairies and little blessings. I would be happy to win anything!

Robin said...

I think it is ALL wonderful, but those Altered Fairy call to me!!

I have always loved the look, just never knew I might be able to do it myself - somehow I MISSED the single sided version.

Thanks for the chance to win some WONDERFUL new crafty secrets goodies!!

Pricousins said...

My favorite all time thing is a fairy and I have to say, I love your fairy products! Thanks for the giveaway!

connie said...

Beautiful projects! Love the mini albums!

Vicky H said...

Thank you so much for the opportunity to win these great items. I love the new Christmas Mail stamp set!

Suzie Button said...

I love the vintage images at the top, but it's all just fabulous and makes me want to craft on and on and on! thanks for a great giveaway! Suzie

Diannepb said...

Everything is beautiful, but the Vintage Photo Scraps are my favorite!!

Anonymous said...

I like it all. Hard to choose just one thing, but I really like the creative scrap.

Digital Misfit said...

Amazing collection! I love the double sided altered fairy scraps and the fabulous shadowboxes. I am always inspired by the beautiful creations you show.

heidig@gmail.com

karmentxu said...

Me encanta todo lo que he visto en tu blog, estoy empezando en el mundo de scrapbooking y todo es maravillosamente nuevo para mi.

¡¡¡¡¡FELICIDADES!!!!! ¡¡¡¡¡CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Cindy Lou said...

I will admit I just found you and I am so in love with everything, how can I choose. OK I really want the Down on the Farm set.

Carrie Zrodlowski said...

I loved them all, but I would have to say my favorite is the card with the baby, so cute.
Carrie

Home and Heart said...

What an amazing set of creations!! I am crazy about Sheila's! I have never seen anything like it!!

Anonymous said...

Sandy - please enter me in your contest for the draw on Sept. 20
I absolutely love your product.
- Marlene

Favourite Vintage Finds said...

Gorgeous giveaway, I love everything! Especially love the card made by Beate Johns and the Fancy Pants Metal Frames hanging from ribbons look stunning!

karen said...

Wow, Christmas is just around the corner isn't it?! Thanks for the chance to win!!

Beth said...

Love the Vintage photo scraps!

Scrapcollectr said...

Love love love the vintage photos and all those journaling images!

Not You :P said...

Everything is exciting. I can not pick just one.

Sandy Ang said...

Wow such a fantastic giveaway. Thanks for all the inspiration

Charlette Finley said...

Woo Hoo I just love everything. The new Christmas set is a must. Love Little Blessing and the Vintage Photo's. The DT did a wonderful job on their cards. Thanks for the chance to win some just have goodies!

spice incense said...

All your creativity is great....cant select the best amongst all!!!!

Myluv4craft said...

Excellent Sandy, You are the best in the business!!!!Your stuff is all so beautiful, i just feel like hoarding them all. i can spend hours looking at them and still feel i didn't spend enough time with them.Everything is just gorgeous.You have such a talented desigh Team. my fav is Flo from France's Album ..IT'S SO GORGEOUS , I WANT IT 4 MYSELF!!!!
Love 4m Australia.
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Diane said...

I absolutely love all the samples your Dream Team does! Icouldn't pick just one when all are outstanding! Thank you for sharing with us...you get our creative juices going. I would love a chance to win.

dawkinscj said...

Amazing - they are all gorgeous! I love them all, but I'll start with Altered Fairies Double Sided Creative Scraps