Introducing Our Guest Creators, This Year's Color Story Lineup, and More!
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the kickoff for our Holiday 2024 release! This week is going to be absolutely packed with crafty goodness and exciting reveals. And, as always, I will be going live on Instagram tonight at 8pm to answer questions about all of today's introductions. Today we're introducing our talented Guest Creators, sharing this year's holiday Color Story lineup, and showcasing a couple of wonderful add-ons for dies that you may already have in your collection. Let's get started!
Larissa Heskett is a kind and enthusiastic crafter that I am so excited to have joining us for this release. She was kind enough to lend her talents to a Spring release awhile back and I couldn't be happier that she agreed to come back. She always adds such incredible details to her creations and I am positive she has some wonderful surprises to share with you this week!
I had the great joy of working with Laura Bassen several years ago and I have been a huge fan ever since. She is truly as genuine and funny as she comes across online. And there's something about Laura's projects that is so quintessentially "her" that you know she created them even without having to be told. She just infuses everything she does with a cheerful quality that makes you smile. You are going to have so much fun with her projects this week!
I started following along with Tiffany's creations a little over a year ago. She has such an impressive attention to detail and the longer I look at her projects, the more I see! She'll be joining us intermittently this week and she'll be using the new dies with paper specifically to give us all an alternate perspective about how everything can be used. I personally can't wait!
These ladies are so talented! You're in for a visual feast this week, friends!
Let's start that feast with a little appetizer, shall we? Let's start today with this year's holiday Color Story lineup. There are four new palettes that are debuting either independently or as part of this year's big holiday kit. Individually they will retail for $55 each.
Fairy Floss
Here you can see it with some of our other purples.
Each Color Story includes five rolls of 100% wool felt measuring 5"x36." The felt won't pill or lose vibrancy over time. It die cuts beautifully and gives your projects a luxurious feel.
Also included are five skeins of matching 6-strand cotton thread to take the guesswork out of your creative time.
You also receive a carefully curated assortment of seed beads and sequins in a handy storage box. The box is durable, but with easy access so you can take your projects on the go without the hassle of juggling plastic baggies full of embellishments. Each color of sequins also comes in two sizes to give you extra versatility with your designs. These Color Stories are designed to make getting creative effortless and joyful!
Again, the Color Stories retail for $55 each. All of the individual colors are available as individual rolls for $7.25 each.
Now, don't you want to see these new Color Stories in action? Luckily, we have a couple of new dies to introduce so you can see these palettes shine.
The Polka Dot Stocking Details Die (retails for $22) coordinates with our previously released All Bundled Up Stocking Die (available separately for $50).
Few patterns are as playful as polka dots and with the Polka Dot Stocking Details Die you can add those jaunty spots of color to your All Bundled Up Stockings in a snap! This die includes a shaped placement die for easy alignment and polka dots in four sizes. All you need is one new accessory to reinvigorate an old favorite.
We're also debuting the Stripe Mitten Details Die (retails for $22) that coordinates with our All Bundled Up Mitten Die (available separately for $38).
Add cheerful stripes to your All Bundled Up Mitten Die using this stripe detail die! Create brightly colored banding to dress up your mittens for the holiday season and beyond. This die includes a shaped placement die, three stripes, and a thumb to make it easy to incorporate plenty of eye-catching color.
Now that I've made the introductions, let's see what the Guest Creators have to share with you!
I love that Larissa showed how beautifully some of our holiday dies can work together. I hadn't even thought to use the Peppermint Twist Die with the All Bundled Up Stocking, but you'd better believe I'm keeping that idea in my back pocket for holiday gifts this year! Make sure to see all of the details on her blog HERE.
I actually grinned from ear to ear when I saw this sneak peek from Laura. The way she incorporated all of the colors in the Make Merry palette is so playful and fun. See more of her project HERE.
Tiffany is using the Fairy Floss thread to create her joy-filled card today. You might notice a sneak peek of this year's annual customer appreciation die, too. See her card on her Instagram HERE.
Make sure you head over to these ladies' blogs to see all of the details of their projects. They really are incredible!
I've also been enjoying these new dies. I truly appreciate how adding a couple of new dies can give me so many more design options with dies I already love.
I did a mitten and stocking set with each new Color Story so I could really get a feel for the colors and how they work together.
First up, let's look at the Fairy Floss set. I can't get over how soft and peaceful this palette is. It's almost like everything has been frosted.
I like personalizing ornaments for my recipients, but sometimes it pays to have a few "blanks" ready in case I decide at the last minute to give someone a gift. I chose to keep the stocking free of an initial for that very purpose.
I used the new Polka Dot Stocking Details die to add the fun pattern and then embellished with a handful of sparkling sequins and beads. I also decided to stuff it with polyfil to give it a more fluffy appearance.
The mitten, on the other hand, is spoken for. I decorated the front with the Stripe Mitten Details Die and then left the back open for a Monogram Alphabet initial and a Keepsake Dates year.
And, as always, a touch of sparkle from some beads and sequins. I chose to use quilt batting to stuff this one. That way, it has some fluff, but it's a little more slim than the stuffed version.
The Jubilee Color Story is next!
These colors surprised me. I'm not typically drawn to really bright or bold colors right off the bat, but this Color Story was so much fun to use! I also think it will be perfect for anyone making teen or tween projects.
My nieces' favorite colors are all included in this palette which is why I made these two ornaments just for them.
I used the Stripe Mitten pattern on both sides of this mitten, so I decided to stitch my Monogram Alphabet letter right over top of the stripes on the front. When adding a pattern to two sides of an ornament, just use the "wrong" side out on the back. Because it's felt and it's so forgiving, there really isn't a bad side, so it looks great!
I went for a color blocking effect on the stocking. The heels, toes, and cuffs are ideal for this and making the polka dots all one color keeps the design from feeling too busy. A few touches of sparkle and this ornament was complete!
Now how about taking a peek at the Make Merry set!
Here's a contrast to that last stocking. On this one, I used the Make Merry palette to create a colorful polka dotted pattern, but then introduced Tundra trim pieces to tone things down (just enough).
I swear I have seen stockings in stores the past several years with a similar polka dot pattern. Now I can easily make my own!
This one will go to my nephew. I added his initial with the Monogram Alphabet. I hope he likes it!
The mitten incorporates plenty of color on the stripes, so I decided to leave my thumb the same color as the base. I love that I have the flexibility to add more color or not depending on my mood. This is another stuffed ornament and it's got a nice poof to it.
And, finally, I have my Rich Tradition set.
I fell in love with these colors right away (side note: if you purchased the Beautiful Bells Kit this summer, this palette will coordinate nicely) and decided to make myself an ornament.
I don't often claim them like that, but I couldn't help myself. I added some sparkle to both sides and added the year to the cuff on the back.
The mitten I created for a couple in my family. For some reason, these colors are giving me "wizardy" vibes and these two are big fans. So I decided they might like an ornament in these colors.
On the back I used both of their initials as well as the ampersand from the Accessory Numerals set. I also added the year to the cuff.
Boy, oh, boy! There has been a lot to see today!
Remember: I will be going live on Instagram this evening at 8pm EDT to answer any questions you have about today's new products.
In the meantime, it wouldn't be a grand debut without a giveaway! Leave a comment on this blog post letting us know:
Which of the new Color Stories appeals to you most?
before 7am EDT on Saturday (10/5) and I will randomly select one winner to win a $50 gift certificate to our store! The winner will be announced on Saturday morning's post at 9am. The winner has 30 days to contact Customer Service (customerservice@poshtadesign.com) and claim their prize. Good luck and we'll see you tomorrow for even more inspiration!
Love them all, but Jubilee is probably my favorite!
I adore the fairy floss.
Its a complete coin toss between Rich Tradition and Make Merry. Such fantastic color combinations for the holiday season.
They are all pretty but I like Make Merry the most.
They are all great – but the Rich Tradition one is my favorite. I love all the great ideas for projects.