Ok…we have some of you seriously worked up about our new ribbon pleats, cork shapes, flip notes and mini paper pads.  I also noticed I have some friends out there who love those houndstooth letters as much as I do!!  I am so glad you are loving some of our new items.  One thing I want to point out is that our ribbon pleats are pre-stitched; all you have to do is add adhesive and place it right on your project.  You can shape them, curve them, wrap them into flowers (or circles as you will see below) or twist them.  Totally up to you!  We got a lot of comments on those so I wanted to make it clear that the stitching is included.  You don’t have to sew a thing   I also know that our Bayberry Cottage collection color palette shocked some of you and we know it won’t be for everyone.  Those colors are not for the faint of heart that is for sure!  Even the members of our team were timid at first and then later they told me it was their favorite…so we say….don’t be afraid to try something new!

Now let’s move on to another new collection we are calling 365° Degrees.  As this collection developed it changed from a travel theme to something more along the lines of the daily journey to self discovery.  In fact for a few months we called this collection the “Pacific” project because we really meant for it to be a travel themed line.  In the end we felt a tug to make it more personal so we revamped the name and focused on the journey we embark on each day in our own lives.

Everyday we create moments that matter; our new 365° Degrees collection will give you the “creative” tools to design your own life!  Our new motto is this “It’s your life. Decorate it.”

So…let’s “discover” this gorgeous new collection:

the papers

Dream Big

Imagine

Be Free

Daydream

Think Big

Believe

the embellishments

alphas that match perfectly

Weathered Wood – Denim

Weathered Wood – Scarlet

Ambrose cardstock stickers

now let’s drool over some amazing sneaks from the team:

by Roree Rumph

(umm….HELLO! Just look at that canvas album…tee hee)

by Danielle Flanders

(yes…that is our presson featured on an album)

by Greta Hammond

(I almost forgot to mention some of our existing glitter alphas work perfectly with our new collections)

By Roree Rumph

(there actually is a soft feminine side to these papers too!)

By Kimmi Achord

(these chipboard letters already come shabby and “weathered” – no need to do a thing)

By Stacy Michaud

By Jana Eubank

(yes that is a ribbon pleat wrapped into a circle)

By Tina Albertson

by Vicki Boutin

Ok…I think I am on sensory overload. Our team has knocked it out of the ball park again!

Allright…..we want to hear from you again today.  What is your must have item from the new 365° Degrees collection?  Leave a comment for a chance to win these papers before you can buy them in stores.  By the way…these new items will be shipping to stores in early March.

Check back tomorrow as we reveal more products (and projects from the team) featuring the new Queen Bee collection.

I cannot believe this week has finally arrived.  After months of development we are excited about the arrival of the CHA Show this coming weekend.  We have lots to show you this week so get ready to fall in love with our latest products.

One of the first collections making its debut is Bayberry Cottage.  There really is a bayberry fruit that inspired the name for this collection.  We just fell in love with this soft plum color once it was combined with aqua, cream, black and lime green.  The results are bold and totally refreshing for spring and summer!  So…let’s dive right into it!

the papers:

Flower Garden

Picket Fence

Front Porch

Trellis

Gazebo

Porch Swing

the embellishments:

So…what’s new?

-How about our new petite paper pads? Cardmakers can rejoice because we created tiny papers in these gorgeous prints.  Yes the pattern is smaller and oh so cute! Each pad includes 30 sheets (3 each of 10 designs) MSRP $4.99

-Our new Flip Notes just made journaling easier and dare we say it…prettier!  Each pad includes 24 sheets (2 each of 12 designs) MSRP $2.99

-We are quirky for cork and you will be too!  New printed cork shapes that you can use as flower centers, buttons or page embellishments.  Stack them, ink them…whatever you want!  MSRP $3.99

-Ribbon Pleats. For the girl who doesn’t want to get out her thread and needle (that’s me) – We have hand dyed and pre stitched the perfect ribbon pleat for your projects.  Each strip measures approximately 12″ but you can cut them down to size.  Another bonus…they are flexible enough to be shaped into circles, flowers, you name it!  Each package includes 2 strips.  MSRP $3.99

We brought back our best selling borderline stickers and punchouts in new designs and we are so glad we did!  We round out the collection with our clear stamp set and new opaque gem brads. What is not to love?

want alphas that match? ..no problem! we think these should do the trick

some real sneaks from the team:

by Danielle Flanders

by Greta Hammond

by Jana Eubank

by Kimmi Achord – hmm….I spot something on here we will be telling you more about later in the week

by Nicole Samuels….yep another surprise on this sneak for later in the week.  Just look at that amazing ribbon pleat and that scrumptious alphabet.  Total swoon happening over here at my house.

by Vicki Boutin

by Tina Albertson

SO.…..We hope you enjoyed the first peek! Be sure to tell us what you love the most!  We do plan on spreading a little love this week so leave a comment on this blog post for your chance to win these papers before you can buy them!  We will be having a little blog candy drawing everyday this week!

More tomorrow…stay tuned as we will take a closer look at the new 365° Degrees Collection!