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6.11.2013

FIRST LOOK: UP AND AWAY

Since warmer weather is upon us, it's not too late to think of the adventure that awaits us this Summer! We initially wanted to create a supportive type of set around the hanging theme. We got a bunch of cute critters hanging around, so to say. Somehow it changed into a set that works well with travel also.  We're unpredictable like that. ;) I think it's a fun, feel good set with just the right sentiments! 

  • Up and Away will be available for purchase on June 15th. 
  • Up and Away comes in a 4x6 clear acetate sheet and will retail for $15.00. 
  • Approximate measurements: Balloon bunch: 2" x 2-3/8"; Monkey: 1-1/8" x 1-7/16"; Sending smiles across the miles sentiment: 1-3/4" x 1/2"


For my first card, I focused on focusing the eye to the rainbow umbrella. I think I initially left it at that but as it happens way too often, my card got dirty. I had a big speck of unwanted ink. Instead of tossing the entire card away, I colored in more "mistakes". Before I knew it, it was coming together like a color storm! I really like happy mistakes. :) I varied the sizes of the dots I colored in to mimic the look of speckled cardstock, but in color!  With all the colors, this is a card brimming with happiness especially with that punny, uplifting sentiment!

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My next card, I pulled out my watercolors and did some simple masking. On a big post-it sheet, I drew out the cloud and cut it out using it as a mask on the card. With the mask in place, I sponged the sky on with Distress Inks. Looks like Mr. Fox is floating on this giant cloud!

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That's all, folks. See you back here tomorrow. :)

28 comments:

  1. Eeek, mega cuteness going on here! LOVE those darling animals and the awesome sentiments!

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  2. Super, super cute images! Love the fab sentiments...can't wait to see the entire release!

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  3. How cute! Can't wait to see the rest of the new stamps and cards!

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  4. Awww- these are great. And I make a mess of everything I do, sprays and spritzes are my best friend. hee hee :)

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  5. Simply adorable. Love the cards you made too. You guys slay me or rather my savings.

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  6. So so super cute and simply adorable. I must have!

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  7. so so so in love with this set! i'm probably going to get the whole release anyway ♥

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  8. Absolutely irresistible! Can't wait to see more.

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  9. Need these. So so cute. Love the preview of the new stamps.

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  10. I mean really. These are fantastic. So much humor in the little characters.

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  11. adorable...love the animals floating away with the umbrellas.

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  12. Now you have a new technique that came from a mistake! Looks good though :)

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  13. sooo cute!!! I think I'm gonna love this new release :)

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  14. So cute! I'm going to get this one!

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  15. Both cards are really cute, and so are the critters and sentiments!

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  16. Soo cute! Lve the rainbow umbrella. Can't wait for more.

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  17. Oh how darling!!! I love these cuties--lovely rainbow umbrella, too! I can't wait until the full reveal!

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  18. Sweet! These critters are delightful as are the cards!

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  19. SERIOUS CUTENESS!!!!! Love it!!!

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  20. Oh my gosh... the cuteness!! Must have!

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  21. Awesome! I love release day especially on Mama Elephant!

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  22. Fabulous new collection! I'm glad that I'm a blog follower! :)

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