Wednesday, May 13, 2009

*NEW* Set from Artistic Outpost - She-roes!

May means summer at Artistic Outpost. Their two brand new releases for the season are sure to become some of your new favorites celebrating heroes of different kinds, the boys of summer and our armed forces. They are pleased to release Cracker Jack & She-roes.

Enjoy Cracker Jack...
Our love of baseball runs deep. Childhoods were spent at the ballpark either playing ourselves or watching our brothers. At the turn of the century, when baseball became an American passion, gentleman wore hats and ties to the game, the players rode the subway to Ebbets field in Brooklyn, and there was no such thing as the "replay".We hope you enjoy this collection, inspired by the great players, and the original ball clubs that inspired a nation.

A little about She-roes...
Women have always carried half the sky. During WWII, women began carrying their half in the armed forces as well. Whether they were nursing the sick or flying in the Women's Air Corp, this collection celebrates our "she-roes".

Both collections are available in unmounted sheets or pre-cut on EZ Mount cling foam.

As Artistic Outpost celebrates both their new summer releases as well as their new website, they're offering 20% off both the unmounted and mounted versions of Cracker Jack and She-roes. Please enter the following coupon code at check-out: cj-sr-20off

They are also offering 20% the purchase of both She-roes and Hero unmounted sets. This is a special item in their store located here. (Please note you can not combine the coupon code with this set. However, you can purchase this bundle at 20% off and use the coupon code to purchase Cracker Jack.)

Check out the other Designers and Guest Designers for their work with the She-roes set!

Lisa Somerville
Gerrie Johnnic
Kelly Burton
Michelle Murphy
Cathy Edgar
Debby Boltman
Debi Wind
Judy Hayes
Lynn Stevens
Rachel Hope Baird
Robin Willis
Sharon Briss
Susan Conrad

I am so thrilled to have the chance to work with this set! I have a few friends that were/are in the military, and I have enjoyed the opportunity to design some pieces just around them. This 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" scrapbook page showcases my friend Yogi, who served in the Air Force. I attended the opening ceremony for the Women In Military Services Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. It was a great event. Every woman that served in the military was invited to attend, and they all dressed out in their uniforms. The opening ceremony was October 18, 1997. You can read more about the Memorial here. It was an honor to attend with my friend, and to pay tribute to all of our Women in the Military.

10 comments:

  1. Toni, I saw these in the photo file and loved the design but especially that you added real photos. Are they family members or friends?

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  2. Great layout! Love the way you used the vintage images!

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  3. I love seeing this set used for a scrapbook layout!!! I think it works wonderfully to showcase any photo of a military woman!

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  4. Great scrapbook layout of your friend using the new She'roes images!

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  5. great page and a wonderful tribute

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  6. Too cool........what a tribute to both the set and your friend! Great art!

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  7. a very nice way to use the She-roes, Toni! I love when photos are used to tell the story.

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  8. Love the backstory on the scrapbook page. I'm so glad you got a chance to work with these stamps too!!

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  9. Wonderful layout!! The "She-roes" images look fantastic on the layout! Great use of them!

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