Ed - this little prize thing is now closed! Many thanks for looking.
So, seen anything that tickles your fancy yet? Lol. Leave a comment on this post telling me what you like best so far and you stand a chance of winning a prize, I haven't decided what yet! lol - so be careful what you say, if you tell me you loved the wee blue tag best - you might just win it!! lol.
!!!TOMORROW!!! is the day I reveal the stamp sets and start taking orders. Right now I'm working on a shopping cart and a little online store, I'm hoping to have it up and running by tomorrow but I will post tomorrow to tell everyone how things are going to work. Thank you all so much for your patience as I've stumbled along all week on my first release.
I have learned so much and I have learned that there is so much I don't know! Lol. I aim to have things run as smoothly as possible tomorrow but please bear with me as I am a total newbie to setting up an online store and such. there will be the odd glytch but I will do my utmost to ensure that everyone goes away happy, so if you do experience problems, i'm just an email away!! lol.
Junior Apron
We have gingerbreads, we gotta bake right?? We needed an apron! It's pretty self explanatory in the photos what I did but as far as making up goes, I will have a tutorial for this at a later date in the next couple of weeks.
I used palette inks and heat set them. I stamped also on some of the wee patchwork squares to make custom fabric before stitching up the pocket. My girls think it's cute.
See that little stamped spoon? - wouldn't that look sweet in a tin of baking utensils as a gift tag?
Here's how to stamp inthe hollow of a wooden spoon! Lol! Use your thumb instead of the clear acrylic block - no really, if you go carefully it really works!! lol, see? I stuck the stamp to my thumb, inked it up on Palette Noir and then printed it in the hollow of the spoon by pressing down gently but firmly in the centre of the hollow, I made sure all of the inked areas of the stamp were in contact with the wood by gently rolling my thumb slightly from side to side a little, not too much, you'll smudge it!! lol.
I'm off to bed see you tomorrow, we got a tree to trim!!
These are so ADORABLE! They make me want to bake. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the apron!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you stamped on a wooden spoon- with your thumb! That's just awesome! You stamped on fabric, too. I think all of this is just incredible. I'm completely in love with the little gingerbread man stamp, and I wish you HUGE amounts of success as you launch your line of stamps.
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
Wow, the barrage of creativity is overwhelming me! This must have taken hours of your time...thanks so much for sharing your work! It's very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteVery cute stamp set. I especially think the stamped spoon is a clever gift tag. Did you stamp with a special ink?
ReplyDeleteIngenious Claire! A great idea to try on all sorts of projects. Looking forward to your release - good luck with it!
ReplyDeleteWOW Claire, you have really done a fantastic job with this stamp set. I am so happy for you and have loved every single project. That ginerbread man is the most adorable thing i have seen in a while!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the thumb block!!! You ROCK!!!
ReplyDeleteI just can't pick one thing I like best--it's all wonderful. Congrats on your new release.
ReplyDeleteYou are truly brilliant--love the thumb stamping. I'm assuming you'll be willing to ship stateside?
ReplyDeleteI love stamps on fabric. (The gingerbread girl stamp is a wonderful image - can't wait to see them all!)
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this! I think this is my favourite project so far. I love that you stamped on the wooden spoon, and that one of the panels has stamped images from you new sets. I also really liked the hugging gingerbread man, and the card with the textured background using the scor-pal. so many great projects and images!
ReplyDeleteClaire, sweetie, I think the spoon is the bestest thing today, lol!! So cute!
ReplyDeleteBut your cards are just stupendous!
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Claire - you never cease to amaze me. You had me hooked on the first project. I can tell that everything has been so well thought out. I am so excited for your first release! I have been in awe of your work for so long and I'm glad that you have taken to designing your own stamps. I'm sure that tomorrow will be a fun and busy day. Heather J.
ReplyDeleteYou are a creating phenomena!!! WOW so much amazing stuff here. What do I like the most???? I cant make a decsion....as it is ALL so good. I think I really do love the candy cane apron. So original and so CUTE! Thanks for sharing these. I can't wait to see your stamp sets tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea and thanks for sharing how you stamped the spoon - so clever. I love patchwork and the pocket added to the apron.
ReplyDeleteTomorrow is your Big day, best of luck to you! I love the background pattern paper you made for the card with the Gingerbread man,the Holly and the candy so stinkin cute.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful apron,
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of the stamping on the pocket,
I adore the gingerbread man stamp,
Love all your items,but that little dress card is super,
Thanks for such inspiration,
Hugs
Angie
I love the stamps! They are making me feel all Christmassy in May!
ReplyDeleteI can't take it! It's all too cute!!!! I am amazed at your creativity, your awesome! hugs, michelle
ReplyDeleteClaire- you should do templates to go with your stamps. What you create is just adorable!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your apron with the cute stamping and the wonderful quilt pocket Claire!!! And you stamped on your fabric as well as your wooden spoon! a complete set!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to pick a favourite from so many fantastic ideas. I love the apron and stamping on a wooden spoon. The gingerbread house is so cute. I loved the gingerbread tin and apron card...I could go on and on! Loved looking at your blog this week as always. Can't wait to see the new stamp sets.
ReplyDeleteClaire, everything that you touch is lovely! It's hard to say which of your sneak peak projects is my favourite, cos they all are!
ReplyDeleteI guess the apron has to be it, because it shows just how creative you are! I'm fascinated by quilting (never tried) and love rubber stamping.
Your lovely apron is ideal for someone like me who also enjoys cooking! I'm just going to have to give it a go and make my own now...
I am SO astonished at what you have been doing with yourself. I have been visiting here for awhile and love all the things you do and then one day you are selling the most professional and adorable stamps and making the most wonderful things with them!!!! IT's amazing and wonderful and fantastic. I just can't stop gushing!!!!!!! I know you will find tremendous success all of which is so well deserved. Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteI can't decide which is my favourite idea, they are all so cute. That said, I did really like the blue tag. ;) I'll definately be bookmarking your blog and will be coming back often!!
ReplyDeleteChristine
Claire, I love your work so much that even if I didn't LOVE the sets I still would have bought them ! I visit your blog weekly for inspiration, thank you for giving us an opportunity to share in your creativity.
ReplyDeleteBest if luck, I'll be counting down till next month!!
CLAIRE! What an adorable set! I love those adorable gingerbread houses with the scallops!...and "How many sleeps 'til Christmas?" has got to be one of the best sentiments EVER!What a sweet sweet set...congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThat apron is so adorable. Great job on all of them.
ReplyDeleteI'm lovin' it all especially as I adore gingerbread men, but the colours of 'Warm Winter Wishes' and 'Holiday Hugs' appeal to me. I also love the simplicity of 'My favourite little gingerbread boy'.
ReplyDeleteTruth be told it's all Wow!
It's really hard to pick just one - it's all just fabulous! I wish you great success with these - they're just perfect.
ReplyDeleteSo, so happy for you! I've been a loyal reader for awhile now---I'm so impressed with what you do while you should be ironing!!! ;0 If I ever ironed that much, I'd have to find new people to iron for! Thanks for the chance to win---what a treat! I love your little guys!
ReplyDeleteYour sets are so cute! I found you via Joan's blog and love these two sets you have created. You are off to a fabulous start and I wish your new company the best! As far as favorite project...hard to choose but I love the Gingerbread hugs card. Too stinkin' cute! Have a great day and thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your stamp sets! They are quite lovely. ALL of your sneak peak items are gorgeous as usual, but I think your apron is just too stinkin' cute!
ReplyDeletei've been looking for decent gingerbread stamps for YEARS-i was thrilled that one of my fave designers has produced not one but two sets!!!
ReplyDeleteThe apron with the matching wooden spoon is so cute, and the custom fabric makes it even better! I would love to have one of these sets!
ReplyDeleteYour new stamp sets are just way too cute and I love all the projects you've done with them! I think my favorite is the gingerbread house you made. I always thought a build-your-own-gingerbread-man set would be fun and I can't wait to play with them. I wish you lots of success in this new venture!
ReplyDeleteOh Claire Congratulations! Your stamps are darling! I'm so excited to have the chance to own your little gingerbread men!! Your so creative!
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