Friday, July 29, 2011

Welcome to the Official Launch of JustWordz Stamps!!

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Good morning, everybody! Today is not only Friday but is also a day of celebration and great hoopla.... for me and for a new stamp company called JustWordz Clear Stamps for which I am a designer. Kim, the creator and owner of JustWordz released her first stamp set, called Everyday Sentiments. This is a mix-n-match set of 69 (count 'em... 69!) stamps that can be combined in various ways to create unique sentiments for all of your cards, layouts and other paper crafting  projects. The full set comes on a 6" x 8" sheet instead of the standard 4" x 6" sheet. And guess what!! To celebrate this auspicious occasion, Kim is offering her first set at an introductory price of $18.99 USD during the launch PLUS she is going to give away a set to a lucky visitor who leaves a comment on her blog between now and August 21st! There are several ways you can multiply your chances of winning so please take a few minutes to visit her blog and find out how.  

I have created my first project using JustWordz stamps and let me tell you... they create such clear and crisp images and are really easy to use. I made a "Congratulations" card and because, as many of you know, I have been unemployed for 11 months as of yesterday, I thought it would be a good idea to project my desire to find a new job out into the universe through my card!! The power of positive thinking, ya know...  I need all the help I can get! LOL!

The card is a bit masculine in appearance but that's okay too because my younger brother is also unemployed (yeah, I know, right?)  and I'll give this one to him when he starts his new job. Hopefully he won't be off as long as I have been. So without further ado, here's my little bit of inspiration for your viewing pleasure.






I used Core'dinations chocolate brown textured cardstock for the card base and The Paper Studio dark beige cardstock from their Simple Elegance stack for the matting. The white cardstock is by Recollections. All of the dp is from my favorite, K & Company's Que Sera Sera collection and the gold glitter cardstock is from DCWV's Mariposa collection.  The image is from Stampabilities and was colored with Copics.  I used dark brown adhesive pearls from Recollections in the corners of the mat behind the image as well as on the sentiment flags. The clear skittles were courtesy of our sweet Kim. Thanks again, Kim... you rock, girlfriend! And the key, which is supposed to signify the tradition of the washroom key given to newly-promoted executives at big corporations, is from K & Company's Life's Journey collection. 

Each of the other design team members has a project posted on her personal blog too so stop by and see what they have made and leave them a little love while you're at it.  I have provided links below to take you there:  


Thanks for visiting and I hope to see you all back here every Friday for a new JustWordz project!  And don't forget to enter the giveaway to win a set of Kim's stamps for yourself.  I just know you're gonna love them!  Until then....

Happy crafting!
Anniebee

26 comments:

  1. Love all the layering you did on this one- absolutely fantastic!

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  2. Congrats!!! Love the easel card. It is amazing.

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  3. Wow! You did a great job! So glad to be on the team with you:-)

    ~Tammy

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  4. This card is just too cute! I think everyone has felt like that little guy one time or another :) TFS
    Tara

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  5. OMG this is so AWESOME! I love the colors and the easle card is perfect! That little guy just tugs at my heart strings! Great job with all the WORDZ!! Oh and let's not forget that key !! Once again....AWE---SOME!

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  6. Beautiful card Annie love the colours and the gorgeous design congrats on the DT post.
    Hugs Linda

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  7. Fantastic stamps I love words and sentiments, sorry thought my last post was for a dt oops congrats on your new adventure.
    Hugs Linda

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  8. Wow Annie, your card is gorgeous, love all the distressing and how you used the words on your card. Great idea xx

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  9. Finally work is over and i can visit each of you...this is amazing, i so have to learn to do a easel card. Love love it. Image is fab, your layout is gorgeous and your use of the stamps rock. I totally forgot i sent you all the bubbles, they fit your card perfect...thanks so much for all the help...kim
    www.justwordz.ca

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  10. Fab card! Love that image and how you used those sentiments!

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  11. Great card! Your details are amazing!

    Carri~abusybee
    www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

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  12. Beautiful work.
    I recently secured a new job (I start on 1st August) and it really is an amazing feeling - hope you experience that feeling soon :)
    ** Sending you happy vibes in the hope you find the right job soon **

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  13. Hi Annie, WOW!!!! this is stunning. Love your amazing colouring and beautiful details.

    Donna x

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  14. Such a sweet card. I love the coloring on kraft paper. :)
    Hugs~

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  15. beautiful work. great job. tfs.
    littlen44atgamildotcom

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  16. Amazing card! Love the design, layers, image. Just gorgeous!
    Hugs~Bren

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  17. This is so pretty, I love the colors and details.

    And just have to say, the wallhanger underneath is SO georgeus, adorable style. :)

    Hugs, Anne.

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  18. Oh I love the combination of those words; straight out perfect! And that key as the stopper...geez love it!

    Hugs
    Janette
    LaJanette.blogspot.com

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  19. Found you from your lovely comments on my blog. Your site is wonderful and I love your work. Just became a follower. Thanks so much and I love this card. I am a bear lover.

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  20. Awesome card with that lovely stamp....great DP and details...love it!
    xxx Margreet

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  21. What a cool card! Love your poor over-worked bear and the new sentiment set is fab!

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  22. This is beautiful! I hope to get enough money to order the stamp set while it's on sale. I love stamps. I am a new follower.

    Cherie
    www.gracefulcardmakers.blogspot.com
    cherielz72@yahoo.com

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  23. Gorgeous card! I love the rich colors and masculine feel.

    Congrats on your new venture!

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  24. This card is so cute, love the little bear. I am a new follower
    Kristan

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  25. Your card is stunning! My favorite color is brown, so I love it even more. Great job using the JustWordz stamps. They sure are a great idea.

    Georgiana
    Carson's Creations

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  26. Absolutely grogeous. Congrats on the Justwordz DT. Looking forward to seeing many more of your creations with these stamps/

    Heather from princesspaperprojects at yahoo dot com

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