Artistic Outpost is releasing three new collections today to get your creative juices flowing. Ephemeral Backgrounds, Think & Wonder, and Songbirds are available in both unmounted and mounted & pre-trimmed (personally I love the trimmed sets because 1) I hate cutting rubber & 2)they come with a clear storage sheet that includes the images ... so great for laying over your card when planning a layout or placement).
Think & Wonder features beautiful collages and adorable children, as well as some of our favorite Dr. Seuss quotes.
I thought the wonderful Cocoa image was perfect for making a Hot Chocolate Gift Pocket. I measured my hot chocolate package, and then cut a strip from Tim Holtz Vintage Shabby paper several inches shorter than the package (I could have done the full height and used a circle punch at the top, but I loved how the foil from the package coordinated with the paper). Next, I scored the strip about 1/2" wider than my package and ended with a 1" tab to fold over and attach the pocket together (similar to the pocket in Beate's Tea Bag holder tutorial). I used strong double-sided tape at the tab and the bottom to create the pocket.
To celebrate these fabulous releases, Artistic Outpost is offering 15% off your entire purchase. Now through February 14th, use coupon code January2011 at checkout, and you will receive 15% off all items.