Hi everyone! Thank you so much for joining us today…one of my favorite days of the year. We’re kicking off two days of reveals and projects to showcase this year’s autumn collection. We’re heading into my favorite crafting months and I couldn’t be more excited!
Before we get to the products and projects, just an advance heads up that Laurie will be hosting an Instagram Live presentation of all of the new products on Thursday, September 9 at 11:00am CDT, so tune in if you’d like to check it out! She has some extra fun planned today with some special guests! 😊
Below is a quick look at all of the new products. Click on the links below each product heading for more details and information, or click HERE to see all of the new products in the shop. (**Please Note: although the new products are visible in the shop, they will not be available to purchase until 10am EDT on Friday, September 10).
BotaniCuts Wheat die & BotaniCuts Ginkgo die
Click HERE for BotaniCuts Wheat die details ($17)
Click HERE for BotaniCuts Ginkgo die details ($22)
The BotaniCuts Ginkgo features pretty ginkgo branches along with a few individual leaves, no assembly is required. The BotaniCuts Wheat is simple to assemble, and I’ve put together a quick video showing how they go together…
Layered Leaves stamp set + die
Click HERE for Layered Leaves stamp set details ($18)
Click HERE for Layered Leaves die details ($12)
The Layered Leaves set is a bit unique in that the matching die does not have any additional border built in like is typical for our dies that match our stamp sets. In order to keep the delicacy of the branch, the matching die was designed without the additional border. I’ve put together a video showing the stamping for this set and how the individual leaves can be layered for extra dimension!
Grace Upon Grace stamp set & Grace Upon Grace hot foil
This verse from John 1:16 is perfect for fall, and we’re offering it in both stamp set and hot foil versions.
Click HERE for Grace Upon Grace stamp set details ($7)
Click HERE for Grace Upon Grace hot foil details ($14)
Pampas Grass stamp set + die
Click HERE for Pampas Grass stamp set details ($24)
Click HERE for Pampas Grass die details ($26)
Now for some projects! I have several projects today, plus at the end of this post will be links to all the Inspiration Team members also sharing projects today!
My first project is a slimline card featuring pretty leaf clusters made with the BotaniCuts Ginkgo and Layered Leaves sets. The Layered Leaves were of course stamped with the stamp set, the Ginkgo leaves were diecut from white cardstock and colored with my favorite method – sponged with Oxide inks and then details and shading added with colored pencils.
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The base was cut with the Crimped Slimline die, and the leafy bouquet was topped off with a new “autumn” diecut we’ll be showcasing tomorrow. I added some splatters of gold ink to finish it off and add extra interest.
Next is another slimline, again using the Crimped Slimline die as a base. This time I used just the Ginkgo branches – they are so pretty on their own!
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I layered both branches over each other at the top, then hot foiled the new Grace Upon Grace sentiment towards the bottom. I added just a few scattered ginkgo leaves and some gold splatters. It turned out so elegant, and is much simpler to put together than it looks – always love that!
My next card uses the same color scheme as my previous two card…I love how the dark background sets off these pretty leaves and sprigs! This time I used the new Grace Upon Grace stamp set to stamp the sentiment onto a panel cut with our Crimped Frames die. The cluster along the side was made with the Layered Leaves set, along with a few stems of wheat tucked in, cut using the new BotaniCuts Wheat die.
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To add some interest to the background, I used my Deco Triangles hot foil plate to add some texture and shine. I also added some ink splatters. If you’re wondering about the color combo I used to stamp the Layered Leaves branch, I used Brushed Corduroy, Victorian Velvet, and Rusty Hinge Oxide inks, with Versafine Clair Pinecone for the vein details.
Of course those pretty wheat stems are just begging to be bundled up with a big bow, so that’s just what I did for this next project. I grew up in rural North Dakota, where fall meant miles and miles of golden wheat fields, so wheat images will always have a special place in my heart!
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Cutting two batches of the BotaniCuts Wheat will give you a nice, full bundle. Here I also tucked in some hot foil leaves from a set we’ll be introducing tomorrow, and topped it all off with our Put a Bow on It stamp set and matching die. The background panel was cut with the Deco Frames die.
My next three cards all use a similar color scheme. I was loving the way our new Pampas Grass set looks stamped in warm shades of tan, orange, and rosy pink!
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My first two cards are one-layer cards that use our new hot foil sentiments – Grace Upon Grace, and a Let’s Have a Word: Autumn hot foil that we’ll be officially introducing tomorrow.
My hello autumn card uses the same color scheme, again stamping the Pampas Grass images directly onto a rustic white cardstock panel. Of course I couldn’t resist adding a few ink splatters to add some extra interest. I also did just a little colored pencil shading to the pampas grass images. The ink colors used on both of these are Oxides…Tattered Rose, Victorian Velvet, Rusty Hinge, Aged Mahogany, Vintage Linen, and Frayed Burlap.
My third card of the bunch uses the same color scheme, but this time I incorporated the matching Pampas Grass dies for more dimension. I also tucked in a few stems of “grass” using the new BotaniCuts: Wheat die. I love how this die doubles as grass if you omit the beards. So pretty to tuck in amongst other things! The sentiment here is from the Blessed Blooms set we released last year.
My final card for today again uses a mix of Pampas Grass images and blades of “grass” cut with the BotaniCuts: Wheat die.
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I stamped these lovely grasses in shades of green and tan, then layered them over a panel of watercolor paper with some loose watercoloring in matching shades of green. The sentiment here is from the Cotton Comforts set. The BotaniCuts wheat/grass sprigs add just the right touch of texture to the design.
That wraps up my projects today, but we have more in store for you!
Now that you’ve gotten to meet all of today’s new products and see them in action, you can “greet” them for a chance to win a prize! We’ll be giving away TWO $50 gift cards for today’s blog hop.
Read on for details…
- Comment here on the blog for one entry (one comment per person).
- Comment on our Inspiration Team Members’ blogs for more entries (linked below – one comment per person, per blog)
- Comments close Thursday, September 9 at 11:59pm EDT
- Winners will be posted at 7am EDT on Friday, September 10, here on the blog
The inspiration team has been busy creating with these new stamps and dies! Hop along to see what they’ve been up to (click HERE if viewing via email)
292 comments
Love it so far!
What a beautiful release! Love the wheat die and ginkgo dies!
Perfect for Autumn crafting!
Love the foilage. Wonderful to have for
fall cards. thanks for sharing
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Month after month you continue to bring out such lovely products! The wheat BotaniCuts is perfect.
Fall is my favorite time of year too! And these new products and projects fit perfectly for fall. I love the new branches, the colors you used, and the designs you created. Just gorgeous!
Lovely…the colors are gorgeous,,,plus more foil plates…awesome!
Gorgeous fall inspiration, Betsy! Absolutely loving that pampas grass!
A beautiful collection for Autumn. I am thrilled to see the beautiful wheat dies.
I absolutely adore all things fall and love everything about today’s product reveal. My wishlist is growing like the beautiful wheat does – bountifully!
Gosh, it’s all so gorgeous! You always rock it, Betsy!
Holy smokes I am loving everything about this release!
Beautiful products again!!!
This release has me wishing for full blown fall! The wheat and ginkgo dies are wonderful and so unique. You have knocked this release out of the park again, Betsy!
These products are just gorgeous. Love the shapes of the leaves. The inspiration is amazing as always.
A unique tribute to autumn! The details in the products really shine through once stamped, colored or die cut.
Beautiful collection and samples.
Beautiful fall release! Your projects are amazing!
Betsy ~ you continue to amaze in your designs and how you capture the essence of the design with remarkable color and artistic skill! I am grateful for the new sentiment ~ it is so needed this past year to remind us that we are experiencing an abundance of grace. Each card is so nuanced and We will definitely be looking into the dark brown cardstock with your new trend. Your color pallet ranges from the ulta feminine to the very masculine and is very tasteful. There is something for everyone to love and cherish in this collection and your styling.
Stunning as always. I cant wait to see more:)
Gorgeous cards to showcase this amazing new release. I love all those wonderful leaves and wheat! The dies are so intricate with loads detail to bring them to life.
Gorgeous creations for fall! The samples are just beautiful! I am especially loving the ginkgo design!
This fall release is so unique and lifelike. A real must for those lovely cards we all make.
Wow what a great start to Autumn
Your imagination has no limits which I am grateful for.
Stunning products and projects. The leaves are all phenomenal!
The wheat is so real looking! How did you do that?!?!?! Must have!! And, the Gingko leaves are beautiful. They remind me of my childhood.
WOW, WOW WOW! This is an awesomely fantastic release. I love the fall which then brings in Christmas! I think I’ll have to buy the full bundle.
AMAZING
The wheat and ginkgo dies are my favorite!
Gingko…swoon!
Absolutely love the new Fall stamps and dies. The colors used really seem like Fall!
Gorgeous, rich colors in today’s projects and I love the new leaves and pampas grass! What a wonderful release!
Autumn has always been my favorite season. Awesome new products in this new release. . I especially appreciate that you have a stamp option for the new hot foil dies. 💕
Oh my, such tiny details, but they make the cards. Lovely.
I love this autumn collection. Getting so much inspiration from these posts!
I love love love the Botanicals Ginkgo leaves. But wait, the Botanicals wheat… but wait…sigh. TDB. I’m supposed to go with my DH on Friday morning. He’s getting a root canal. I could send him off by himself. That wouldn’t be wrong, right?
My favorite tree…ginkgo. Lovely cards and beautiful colors!
Such beautiful, inspiring and detailed designs! So much for my budget!
Betsy, another beautiful release! I love the ginkgo & the wheat botanicuts, they are spectacular!
Such a beautiful collection reflecting nature’s beauty! Bravo to Betsy and her team once again!
I just love everything you have released today!
Omg……im just speechless……we just had a wedding in our family and these plants were all featured along with white roses and eucalyptus stems……
LOVE, love, love these new fall products. Your attention to detail is utterly amazing!
Stunning products as usual. Can’t wait to play.
I’m love with this release. Your cards are beautiful. Autumn is my favorite season and you hit it out of the park with this release and the sayings. Just love it.
I always look forward to see what clever designs you come up with! I haven’t been disappointed yet.
Love the autumn colors and foliage!
I have already added it all to my wishlist! Can’t wait to get my hands on these!
Your stamps and dies are exquisite and so unique. I just love them. These new ones are no exception.
OMGosh! I love everything and the examples are all stunning… think FALL is my absolute favorite season for so many reasons! I personally believe I can never have too many stamps and dies of trees and leaves! LOL