Hi again friends!
I can finally share one of the super important projects I was working on secretly... it's time for the new release at 7 Dots Studio and there are 3 new collections coming - and I can't even express how much I love them. Yesterday you could see beautiful, delicate "Illumination" by Anai and tomorrow you will see breathtaking "Nature Walk" by our new designer - talented DeeDee Catron!
Today is my day - and my new "baby". Please, let me introduce you to:
Some of you might already notice that my paper collections are my way of sharing "stories". "Cold Country" is not different. It's emotional, nostalgic, reflecting a bit darker side of our life - but there's place for warm feelings, hope and reunion. You can find there cold mornings and lonely evenings, short notes we leave on the back of the photos, long letters written to those we love. It is about remembering the good times and longing, missing the ones you love or loved and places close to our heart. There is a place for sharing your secrets, thinking about the past and expressing the deepest feelings... you can say it is hopelessly romantic - it is - in a very "Slavic" way - so the way as I understand and cherish "vintage romantic" atmosphere.
Collection is a mixture of cold patina colors and vintage browns, books, diaries, old photos and treasures of the past... for me personally it is something more: it was inspired by stories told me by my grandma when I was a kid - her life, her family... old photos I found only triggered my creativity. I couldn't take off my eyes of then and I knew one they they will be used for something special.
I guess it is the right time. Please let me take you to my "Cold Country".
I can finally share one of the super important projects I was working on secretly... it's time for the new release at 7 Dots Studio and there are 3 new collections coming - and I can't even express how much I love them. Yesterday you could see beautiful, delicate "Illumination" by Anai and tomorrow you will see breathtaking "Nature Walk" by our new designer - talented DeeDee Catron!
Today is my day - and my new "baby". Please, let me introduce you to:
Some of you might already notice that my paper collections are my way of sharing "stories". "Cold Country" is not different. It's emotional, nostalgic, reflecting a bit darker side of our life - but there's place for warm feelings, hope and reunion. You can find there cold mornings and lonely evenings, short notes we leave on the back of the photos, long letters written to those we love. It is about remembering the good times and longing, missing the ones you love or loved and places close to our heart. There is a place for sharing your secrets, thinking about the past and expressing the deepest feelings... you can say it is hopelessly romantic - it is - in a very "Slavic" way - so the way as I understand and cherish "vintage romantic" atmosphere.
Collection is a mixture of cold patina colors and vintage browns, books, diaries, old photos and treasures of the past... for me personally it is something more: it was inspired by stories told me by my grandma when I was a kid - her life, her family... old photos I found only triggered my creativity. I couldn't take off my eyes of then and I knew one they they will be used for something special.
I guess it is the right time. Please let me take you to my "Cold Country".
There are 6 double-sided papers of mixed-media quality
1 set of Stamps
12×12 Die-cut Elements
6×12 Die-cut Elements
6×12 Stickers
6×12 “Word” Stickers
And if you like smaller designs – there will be also 6×6 papers pad
– with 24 double-sided sheets of paper
Finally - the Collection Kit:
1 set of Stamps
12×12 Die-cut Elements
6×12 Die-cut Elements
6×12 Stickers
6×12 “Word” Stickers
And if you like smaller designs – there will be also 6×6 papers pad
– with 24 double-sided sheets of paper
Finally - the Collection Kit:
I'd like to thank from the bottom of my heart to those of people who made this project real. Without help and support of my friends and husband, I wouldn't finish this project. The biggest thank you goes to my friend (and editor) Tusia, who believed in me again, giving me all the good energy and support I needed, standing by my side when I needed motivation and support. She is the best friend you ca have, really. Huge thanks to Anai who as always - helped with graphic issues, Dee Dee for her last minute help and to Eliza and my husband who were the first to "review" the full collection. Thank you all.
And I have great news for you!
You can win the collection going to 7 Dots Studio Blog HERE and leaving the comment telling what do you think about "Cold Country". What can be easier?
Thank you so much for visiting!
Sending hugs
Sending hugs
47 comments:
I love the fact that the paper is "pre-textured" The cracks, the wood-grain and the layers. The colours are also son nice and neutral, the possibilities are ENDLESS!
Wow, a collection full of gorgeousness!
Thank you so much Belinda - I love texture so that's how I create my papers too - layers and layers of paint, crackle, gesso...;)
oh my goodness, I love those new papers - well the whole collection!
Another stunning collection Ania, The texture on some of the pages looks amazing xo Love those word stickers too xo
Och! Ach!!!
What a fabulous collection!! I love the texture and depth of your papers..they make my grungy heart smile big time! Congratulations!!
What a glorious new collection, Anna - right up my street - fantastic, you've done it again! Love the papers, the ephemera and those wonderful words, and the stamps look fabulous too - wow!
Alison xx
Piękne
I really like the calm and quiet beauty of this collection. Congratulations!
Janet B
jberezowecki@hotmail.com
amazing! :)
Dziękuję kochana za ciepłe słowa :) Uwielbiam to, że całe 7 Dots Studio tak pięknie pulsuje różnymi charakterami tworzących je osób, a łączy się w cudną i różnorodną całość :) To niesamowita przyjemność - tworzyć z Wami!
Kolekcja jak zawsze niesamowicie Twoja, klimatyczna i mediowa :) Gratulacje :*
I'm not sure if to leave my comment in polish or in english... Let's try english :)
I love the way textures penetrate one another. First thing came to my mind when I saw it - to hold the paper in my hand ... to touch it and try if it's structural , you know - convex ...
Neutral colours give so many possibilities. I really want to do some magic with Cold Country :)
Gorgeous collection.
You did a wonderful job!! I love it!
Wow. .. great colors, texture, design!!! Endless possibilities. ..
Gorgeous!
So nice to read the story behind your creation, love the story and looooove the new collection, can't wait to play with it and put in some old memories, have some nice pictures of my grandmother, she's 84 and jumps and runs like a 50 year old, or even younger!
What a beautiful collection this is, Anna!! I love the versatility of the colours and designs, and can picture using this for so many projects!!
kolekcja jest przecudna :) rewelacyjna ;) mogę tak wzdychać bez końca
Fabulous collection! These papers are a great start to any project. We'll done!
I can't wait to get my hands on these! The historical feel of these is so appealing!
Another wonderful collection, even better it includes stamps and vintage photo chips too, Do you know when it will be with Stampbox? xx
Gorgeous!
I can't wait to play with this collection. I'm so glad you made this.
I'm with everyone else me seems, totally stunning!! In fact I would go as far as to say that this is probably my favourite of all your collection, love the additional elements and the stamps too. When will they be available??
Thank you so much friends!
It should be in the shops in mid-February!
The papers are wonderful, love the cool colours and the texture looks fantastic. I also love the way you describe the collection in such warm terms! Look forward to seeing this in the shops.
This is a wonderful collection, I think it is my favourite of your so far, love those colours and the vintage elements and word stickers are brilliant. Really inspring - can;t wait to get my hands on these! Elaine x
S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G!
how beautiful!!!!!
What a fabulous collection! Love those stamps!
Alison x
Absolutely fabulous!
Loving the colours, and textures .....WOW!
Thank you for adding a 6 by 6 pad, as these don't cost a fortune to post to New Zealand!
This latest collection has to be the best yet. I just adore the shaded papers with lots of 'space' in the middle individual design. I truly adore all the vintage collage elements, so original, and with the word sheets, stamps, ephemera, you have truly produced the perfect combination to suit all styles, and aspects. It is just the total package to inspire me to create original journals, scrapbooking pages, there is everything you could possibly need for all aspects of paper crafting. Congratulations - such a well thought out, originally designed set. Can't wait for February.
This new collection looks brilliant.
As always Finn your art is so inspiring. After reading your story as to how this collection was born makes them so much more beautiful and endearing. I hope they don't take too long to make it to the USA! Only one question for you....when do you sleep?
Happy New Year to you and your family. (Sue, the Queen's Ink)
This work is truly amazing and an inspiration. I would love to win it, and if I do not, I will definitely order it! Thank you so much for the preview and the chance to win.
Annette
mmaloney92@gmail.com
omg what a beautiful collection
i love all of them
thanks
Véro
Such a beautiful collection. Looking forward to getting my hands on the collection kit and having a play. Thank you for bringing us this wonderful collection.
elle est superbe cette collection! j'adore!
Fabulous collection,I LOVE it all. It is truly romantic and definitely vintage in appearance! Simply beautiful.
Congratulations to your new collection! And as usual - it is simply perfect...I love the colours, the gesso touches, the dark parts as well as the word stickers...it is awesome! :)
Beautiful collection Finn
Jo
x
I love the soft muted tones of the new papers, and the other elements look fabulous. They would make a wonderful vintage journal.
fantastyczna kolekcja!! bardzo mi sie podoba, iz dolaczyly nowe dodatki w postaci stempelkow i reszty :))
I just love those papers Finn. I have so many old family photos like those and it just made my heart sing. To me they are such warm memories of a time past that I heard about. You captured the feeling perfectly. Thank you!
Very beautiful! Great job!!
Diana Mustafa I am impressed with the Cold Mtn papers. Wow. The look like they have an incredible texture and the muted colors would be cool for a bkgd to build from. I do hope they offered here in the states, if not now, soon. Anima I bow to you the master of beautiful and stunning art. Thank you for sharing your gifts. I also hope to attend one of your classes, so please come to the states. Much admiration,
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