Courage: Just Rite Stampers Brayton Preview
Today I had a chance to play with another cool CHA prototype toy--meet Brayton, the font that I begged for! As much as I've enjoyed the Just Rite Stampers Small Letters with the round blocks, I was really excited about their new larger font offerings that would enable me to easily set up any sentiment I wanted.
As you can see from the picture below, Just Rite is going to be offering long wooden blocks on which you can build horizontal sentiments. I've shown only the larger block and one font set, Brayton, but the Harmony Rectangular Set includes both large and medium-sized blocks, compatible with any of their fonts. The fonts come complete with 25pt., 50 pt., and 95pt. sized characters in each set--296 pieces per set, stacked in an area about 6-1/2" x 2-1/4" x 1-1/2" tall! I really like using the wooden blocks because it's the simplest way to use my own ink pads. I read on the JSR website that these will be shipping in mid-September, but they are available now for pre-order if you "need" them as much as I did!
Now for the details: I used Cosmo Cricket Fleuriste paper in the 8" x 8" pad, along with Antique Linen Distress ink and Versamagic Perfect Plumeria ink. I did a little edge-distressing with the side of my scissors, along with a bit of sewing and sanding. Buttons are Autumn Leaves Foof-a-La. I used buttons instead of ribbon on this card, because I wanted to make it gender-neutral and appropriate for a serious situation.
You might notice that two letters on my block are missing; I used enough repeating letters that I was two letters short. I simply left a space for those two letters, then peeled then off and stamped them separately after I stamped the whole image. I've heard the "Courage is fear that has said its prayers" quotation enough for it to stick in my head, but I had to look up the author: it seems to be originally attributed to Dorothy Bernard, though others have used it since then. I think I might need to start a list of encouraging quotations now that I can easily align and stamp my own sentiments!
Debbie, this is very cool!! I love, love, love the sentiment. Oh no...something else to go on my wish list.
Posted by: Becca | July 30, 2008 at 09:57 PM
Ohhhh...this is divine! I adore the big font and love the quote...haven't heard that before, it's priceless! And, of course, the card is stunning! :-) Love it all!
Posted by: Kiim | July 30, 2008 at 09:58 PM
Oh my goodness...how cool Debbie! I haven't gotten one of these yet but I'm super excited to see what they have coming out soon! I'll definitely want one of them.
Fab card! Have a GREAT night!
Posted by: Dawn Easton | July 30, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Oh, these look very cool. Its a new interesting concept away from the clear, but they look like they would be so easy to line up. I still haven't clicked the final button to purchase a set yet - I'm sooo close though.
Posted by: Katie | July 30, 2008 at 10:09 PM
Very cool! I love that saying!!
Posted by: Monica Lockhart | July 30, 2008 at 10:32 PM
This a gorgeous card with a very inspiring quote. I love this font too- how great to have it in several sizes!
Posted by: peggy lee | July 30, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Very cool! I was suggesting they make one of these and they replied back saying it is in the works already. Great card and love the saying.
Posted by: Annapurna | July 30, 2008 at 11:24 PM
That is beyond fantastic! I love how versatile and accurate that is!
Posted by: Abby Cousineau | July 30, 2008 at 11:44 PM
Great card and I love the idea of being able to do up one's own sentiment with stamps!
Posted by: Morag | July 31, 2008 at 04:33 AM
Super cute, Debbie! I love your quote.
Posted by: Jessica | July 31, 2008 at 04:43 AM
Nice card! I really like the new way of using JRS monogram things. I just got the original monogram set but have not opened it yet. This long strip is very cool. I liked the mixed sizes of letters they way you presented it.
Denise
Posted by: Denise in PA | July 31, 2008 at 04:50 AM
Wow, this is great! I just placed an order with them 2 days ago, but not for this, but I sure will, I am sitting here thinking of all I could do with this. I ordered my first monogram set from them, as it said it ships in 24 hours...I might have it by tomorrow, so now I will have to order more, might have to refinace the house...LOL!!!
Great card, too, you always pull everything together so well!
Posted by: Diane Hover | July 31, 2008 at 05:47 AM
You're doing it again.....
another toy that I want! ugh ;) looks great! I had the same feelings, as neat as it is to be able to arrange the tiny letters in a circle and all, I do feel like I need an eye doctor after doing a few of those. Bold and big custom sentiments, how cool!
Posted by: Etha | July 31, 2008 at 06:21 AM
Debbie! What a kool tool! I just have to have it. :o) It's on my wish list. I spent my allowance for the next two months, last month... Beautiful card and sentiment (so true!).
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!!
Posted by: Trena in Naperville | July 31, 2008 at 06:49 AM
Love it!
Posted by: Joanne Basile | July 31, 2008 at 08:09 AM
This is awesome Debbie - a great card to have on hand. Love the new JRS tool and the font! I might have to break down and buy it. :o)
Posted by: Ann C. | July 31, 2008 at 08:14 AM
Very cool product! Being a quote-lover this would be fantastic to own! Beautiful card and thank you for sharing! :)
Posted by: Kimberly | July 31, 2008 at 08:22 AM
That's cool that they are offering blocks this way. I had actually already dedicated one of my long acrylic blocks and one of the letter storage grey things to this. I emptied out one set, stored the letters elsewhere and taped the grey thing to the block. It works fabulously! I'm glad to see they are offering even more font choices though!
Posted by: Natasha | July 31, 2008 at 08:34 AM
Love it!! These would be awesome for scrapbook pages!! I MUST have!
~Lacey Stephens
www.handstampedbylacey.typepad.com
Posted by: Lacey Stephens | July 31, 2008 at 09:15 AM
WOW! I love the card, but esp love that sentiment!!
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | July 31, 2008 at 09:16 AM
What a terrific quote, love this!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | July 31, 2008 at 09:18 AM
Wow, this is definitely a cool tool! I have several of the monogram sets so I guess this will be on my list now, too:)
I so love your card!! The sentiment is inspiring and the colors are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Cindy H. | July 31, 2008 at 09:29 AM
Oh, I'm so mad at you!! Something else I NEED! LOL What a brilliant idea. I can see I will have to spend a little money (Ok a lot) to get some new toys. I was just thinking I wasn't going to buy any new greeting/saying stamps but use my computer. I think the printer is going to get a break. I love this!
Posted by: Betty McCommon | July 31, 2008 at 10:05 AM
This is so neat, Debbie! I love the colors and the fonts in different sizes!
Posted by: Niki Estes | July 31, 2008 at 10:19 AM
So pretty!!!!
Posted by: Giovana | July 31, 2008 at 11:16 AM