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Monday 15 April 2013

...Introducing My kind of Guy, New for April



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If you are new to us we are just about to release 3 new clear photopolymer stamp sets - The sets go live in the store on Thursday and today Today we are showing some samples made with one of our newest sets - My kind of Guy. We will be previewing here on the WMS and DT blogs between now and Thursday. 
We're also squeezing in a blog waltz on Wednesday and we have a special Guest Event on Friday...phew! Do try to pop back and check here for a giveaway you can enter if you have not already! Back to My kind of Guy....

A feature of today's set is the Brogue pattern styling - I love it. I was looking for a new theme to use for a masculine set and while on my knees one day cleaning out the shoes at the bottom of the cupboard, there it was, a pair of Brogues! That beautiful leather punched pattern was just calling out to me and I had to draw up a version that I thought looks right at home on cards and stationary. You can just see the thick border pattern peeping out behind the layered card pieces. I adore that pattern! more on it later on.
This large stamp set contains many stamps that will enable you to build borders and patterns and create quirky accents for masculine cards, I think it's something a little fresh for the guys and I hope you like it!

I combined 20's style lettering with some modern typefaces for a little updated style and while you won't find a picture of 'himself in a boat' or with a toolkit in this set, you will find just the right accents to create masculine cards with an understated graphic style.

I stamped each word separately onto some different shades of red and aqua card and then punched them out with a square punch before lining them up so that the words are all centred above each other, I like how fast this card was! lol. A little background stamping and a piece of embossed cardstock for texture and I thought this was enough, DH thought so too...not one for ribbons or frills Mr B...
Hope it tickles!

27 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh, the layering is divine here!! :)

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  2. Oh wow, this set is absolutely spiffing! I want it &I want it NOW...

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  3. Fabulous new set, it has gone straight to the top of my wish list! Super creations from the design team too!

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  4. Gorgeous stamps here Claire, and sooo cool to get some especially for men, that can also work for many different kinds of cards. These are awesome.

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  5. love, LOVE, LOVE this set! I can see this being my go to guy set. You are a total genius stamp designer :-D
    Tara
    x

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  6. fantastic post guys keep the good work
    buy calling cards

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  7. Ah Claire, you really caught us out with the Brogue detail!! Just love it, thanks

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  8. Can't wait for this release... wow - stunning creations by all the DT. Amazing inspiration.

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  9. What a fabulous blog hop! Your Design team have done you proud again. I am so looking forward to the release on Thursday.

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  10. I love all the layers and texture here Claire - the new sets are wonderful!

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  11. Love the new masculine text, Claire!

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  12. Awesome card--I like the leather punched pattern.

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  13. Love this wide border stamp. I've checked the other designers and they have done some amazing projects.

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  14. I knew from the sneak that I would love this- didn't guess how very adaptable it would be.

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  15. I am swooning over that border. I love how it can be so feminine, but also very masculine. Great fonts and loving the masculine sentiments too!

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  16. Just love this set!!! This is a gorgeous card!!

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  17. Brilliant card Sue, I love this style for male cards, I always find men are so difficult to create for.

    Michelle E x

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  18. Fabulous!! Love the layered words, colors are perfect, and embossing with the border!! LOVE this set!

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  19. I love your card Claire! So modern and I love the background pattern, the way you lined up the words, and what is the embossing folder that you used? Love it!! Hugs, Helen

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  20. New stamp designs and shoes - what's not to love? I bought some dark green suede and patent leather brogues in Spain last October and love them to bits. The WMS DT provided some great samples, and your card is terrific, Claire.

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  21. I love this card! That brogue pattern is fantastic! Can't wait to see the full reveal.

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  22. I am totally digging this set as it is really striking my fancy.

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  23. This is an amazing set Claire - it's absolutely brilliant! Love how you pulled it together with stunning texture!

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  24. LOVE this! So many things to love about it, but I think the brogue pattern is the best.

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  25. Love the look of this one, a much needed guy set!

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  26. Absolutely love, love this set! I think the brogue design is perfect and the sentiments and fonts work together so well. Can't wait for the release.

    Your Design Team are brilliant - they all come up with such a variety of designs and looks - great work ladies!

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