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Hello Sassafras fans! We here at Studio Calico are thrilled to be featuring some exclusive Sassafras designs in our October kit, FIELD GUIDE.

 

 

There are two sheets of double sided patterned paper and a set of beautiful chipboard butterflies. Our design team fell in love with the exclusives and couldn't wait to use them on their projects! Here are a few peeks at how they've used them - you can see the full versions in our FIELD GUIDE gallery. 




Davinie Fiero combined the gorgeous teal polka dot with the butterflies on her card.




Lisa Truesdell used one of the exclusive papers as the background on her page.




Stephanie Howell scattered the chipboard butterflies across the yellow starburst patterned paper.


We want to give one lucky Sassafras fan a chance to work with these gorgeous designs - so we're holding a kit for a special winner! For a chance to win FIELD GUIDE, just leave a comment right here telling us on a scale of 1-10 how excited are you for more Sassafras exclusive products in future Studio Calico kits?

Thanks, Sassafras, for working with us on this month's kit, and for letting us visit your blog!

check out these projects

by our very own team member Stephanie! She used the new Sunshine Broadcast line, and as usual, knocked it out of the park.

And check out how amazing this layout is, using the foldies again, but as the main focus!

What have you created with the new line? We'd love to see it!

Broadcast.... Sunshine is headed your way!

It has been a busy week here at Sassafras. Sunshine Broadcast orders are shipping....YAHOO!!. Which means keep your eyes peeled for the new loveliness at your favorite local shop spot. I have to tell you this collection must be seen, held, touched, with your very own eyes and hands. I saw the real deal for the first time just a few days ago. I was in PAPER LOVE! It is truly gorgeous. The web images don't even give it the justice it deserves. Just wait till you see... I am quite sure you will have the same reaction. We are especially excited to see what you create when Sunshine Broadcast arrives in your world.

 

Leila created these beautiful examples to get you excited and inspired for the new collection. 

 

 

 

 

We have three winners to announce later today. Check back in to see which Facebook Fan, Twitter follower, and Blog reader from this post are going to be the lucky recipients of the new Sunshine Broadcast collection.

product spotlight - flag banners

I don't know about you, but I am in love with the flag banners. The variety plus the detail, plus the ease equals one cool product. Here are a few ideas from the team for using the banners.

From Gaelle see how you can use the banners on your layouts.

From Leila, check out this cool altered clipboard!

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And from Kyoko, how about using the flag banners on a card? I love how she used a banner to frame the sentiment of the card!

 

off the page with michelle

We have two treats for your tuesday. A darling art project from Michelle Clement AND a peak at five new mini alpha stickers!

 

Hi there! It's Michelle, here with a little 'off the page' paper action, today!

It's fun to break out of the scrapbooking box and try a little something different, once in a while - I have a soft spot in my heart for fabric, and have been embroidering a lot lately, too, so I thought - why not combine these loves with some paper goodness?

The 'Paper Crush' line is so gorgeous that it definitely deserves to be displayed as art (it's one of my faves!) - and I was really inspired by the painted goodness on the 'Love' paper piece I found in the collection.

 

I went with the painted inspiration and ended up making a cute lil collage on some simple canvas fabric - I first painted the wooden embroidery hoop to coordinate with the paper I wanted to use (I gathered a few bits before I started), and then framed the blank canvas fabric in the hoop.

I added the paper collage on top of the fabric using glue dots (they're magical - but you could probably use a spray adhesive, instead, too).

 

 

I accented the mini collage, once the paper was stuck down, with a little hand-stitching, a cute brad, and some paint splatters, too - and then made sure the fabric was stretched in the hoop well (it got stretched a little bit while working on the collage and had to be tightened), and then I glued the back edges into the inside of the hoop using a hot glue gun to finish it off.

 

And, voila! A cute super-quick mini collage with a lot of dimension! And all you have to do to quickly and easily display it is hang the hoop over a nail in your wall or tack it to an inspiration board!

I hope you're inspired to take the paper off the page and onto some fabric, too. :)

tune in to.... SUNSHINE BROADCAST... new from sassafras

When one season nears its end, and nature hints the next is on its way our internal radar tunes in. The rythmic beauty of seasons changing is so natural.... we crave it. Blossoms peaking from their winter hide out, the feel of the sun as it starts to burn brighter, the golden glow in the evening sky all tell our senses change is in the air. How does the creative spirit deep within us react to such change? We say... BRING IT ON! We say go ahead... INSPIRE ME... to have sparkling new ideas, try fresh techniques, to mix it up with a whole new look.

We say broadcast your sunshine..... I AM READY.... let it glow!

 

 

 

 

 

 "flourish"

 

 

"static"

 

 

"kindle"

 

 

"beaming"

 

 

"golden hour"

 

 

"enlighten"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are YOU ready for a new season of creating with SUNSHINE BROADCAST? Let us know if you are picking up the signal.

We will have a give away this Friday to one of our lucky readers. Leave a comment here AND check back tomorrow for a few more tid bits of NEW goodness.

product spotlight - starters

One of the new products from Sassafras is the "Starters" line. The starting point of a creative idea can often be the most challenging part of the process. Where to begin? Starters is a brand new innovative line of just that… the starting points. Think of these as a foundation to build on. The potential for layering patterns, stickers, foldies and embellishments are unlimited.

Check out Megan's use of Starters on this amazing page!

And Kay's

And the fabulous Michelle. Aren't her layers breathtaking?

Here's a close-up

Have you used Starters yet? We'd love to see your projects! Link them in this post and we may just share them on the blog!

inspire.... a scrapbook boutique (chance for FREE sassafras)

are you one of the lucky shoppers that lives near this store?

 

 

If yes you have the chance to win FREE sassafras. So if you live anywhere near the vicinity it will be worth the drive. Everytime you shop at Inspire between now and March 1st and spend $20 on Sassafras product your name will be entered into a drawing. We will announce the winner here and on the Inspire blog on March 2cnd. Pretty cool huh!?

If you are feeling bummed that you don't live in Louisianna right now...have no fear! This same opportunity might just pop up at your favorite local scrapbook store in the near future. Sassafras will be touring (virtually) around the country giving prizes to shoppers all year long! Just watch here on the blog for the next chance to win... and maybe it will be in your hometown.

With the word Inspire on our minds let me introduce you to today's pieces of inspiration. We have an assortment of goodies starting with the NEW NEW NEW ellie's tale collection. This line just barely starting shipping last week (It is at Inspire- for those of you headed there TODAY).

 kimberly

 

 

Stephanie uses the tender green entwined blooms with a vintage sassafras yellow background.

 

and Stephanie showcases the pink vintage brooches on this lovely creation.

 

another smidge of vintage sassafras here.... still love the darling felties. Looks like Stephanie found the perfect way to use her felties on Valentines day...

 

 

Shimelle creates with mix and mend and a hint of indie girl. Love the use of these collections for wedding photo's. match made in heaven!

 

what a great combo of count me in patterns she uses here. Yes very chill indeed.

 

 

 What is inspiring you today? we'd love to hear.

hello paper lovers

another successful CHA has come and gone. it was so great meeting those of you who were at the show. the new releases are arriving in our warehouse this week and oh so soon will be shipping to your favorite shopping spot. in just a few weeks we will be spotlighting your creations using brand new sassafras right here on the blog.

how many of you have received the new paper crush line? here is a great reason to buy some paper crush this month.... check this out at two peas.

 

 

and once you have the new paper crush line be sure to join this two peas challenge for the chance to win a FREE sassafras goodie pack.

 

 

Kay Rogers has created these gorgeous projects to show just how lovely the paper crush collection is. the mix of patterns and juicy color in this collection are FUN to create with!

 

 

 

 

DESIGN TEAM UPDATE-

well let me begin by saying WOW! we were blown away by the quantity of the entries. we have just only scratched the surface of reviewing the submissions and so far the quality of the entries are just as impressive. Thank you to each and every one of you who took the time to submit. We will make a decision as soon as possible. Look for an update next week.

1..2...3... foldies (it's that simple!)

save yourself hours of tedious cutting and layering with new foldies® from sassafras™. simply pop out a diecut piece and gently fold into a beautiful, layered, dimensional cluster. the gorgeous ensemble of paper flowers created in mere minutes (make that seconds) is guaranteed to impress. 

1. Pop the die cut out

2. follow the arrows to fold

3. adhere to your project

yes, it's really THAT simple!

Did Marla Kress hand cut and paper piece the floral cluster on her project? No need! she used a foldie and so can you!

 

 

here they are in their finished stage...

 

and here is the way they will look when you purchase them from your very favorite shopping spot....

Thank you to kimberly for creating these gorgeous examples of the foldies in action..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


so are you ready to fold?