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Monday 18 May 2009

...Waltzingmouse Stamps






ED - the tin came from a local store but i have seen similar in TK-Maxx, It's plain cream coffee/Tea tin. You want to look out for one that is straight sided - ie doesn't lean in towards the top or the bottom. Many thanks for asking!

Thank you all very much for your patience! I have been AWOL for what seems like ages and I appreciate your checking back with me.

I was most interested to read what you all thought I was up to and I am delighted to announce that the first comment to correctly identify what I've been doing was TAMARA who said she thought I was developing a stamp line or starting a stamp company!!!

Tamara, You have won one of my first ever stampsets !!!!!!! I have emailed you with the details,if you have not received the email please contact me.

So, here's the scoop. You might not be aware that I had dreams of designing stamps for a couple of my favorite companies, and was in the process of pursuing that thought when my wonderful husband went ahead and arranged for a company to make some sets of my stamps.

I had prepared artwork for a set of Gingerbread people stamps which naturally fell into two sets:

Half Baked Gingerbread Joy A stampset that allows you to custom build your own gingerbread people. There are opportunities to make girls and boys, even a Gingerbread man in bed - He begs the question - How many sleeps ‘till Christmas?, This is the one thing my little folk always want to know!

There are assorted candy canes and various accessories such as waistcoats and a girls outfit which make for countless variations of Gingerbread folks. I can't wait to show you!!

Lots of complimentary sentiments.

Oven Fresh Gingerbread Joy This is the stampset with ready made Gingerbread people. There are three sizes of gingerbread folks and many seasonal elements thrown in to the mix together with some delicious sentiments, a couple especially designed for easy tag making!

Now here's the interesting bit.

So after I opened my own copy of the stampset, I had a few (!) left over. What to do...




So I thought maybe I will sell the extra stamp sets and if I manage to do that maybe I'll design and make another stampset and if those sell, maybe I'll make some more...

Who knows what will happen but I'll start with my gingerbread men and take it from here.

So here's the plan for this week. Monday to Wednesday I'll be popping on to the blog at odd times to add the many projects I've created so far. Thursday, I'll be revealing the two stampsets in their entirety and opening the opportunity to purchase the stampsets should anyone so wish.

So, pop back often to see what I've been up to, bring friends, we'll call it a party! there will be nice things to see, tips, maybe a tutorial, a couple of fun free templates and who knows what else.

I'm so looking forward to showing you all my first stamp sets, but most of all I'd love to hear what you think as we go along, so keep the comments coming, there might be a spot prize.

Todays project, Sweetie Gift Tin

I altered a pre-purchased coffee tin by adding a bellyband showcasing some of the gingerbread people you can make with my Half-Baked Gingerbread Joy set. I went out and bought copic markers and spent a couple of days trying to get to grips with them. Been dying to try them for ages and it's not quite as easy as I thought! lol, but I'm very happy with the results considering I'm a beginner! (Debbie...help...please...!)


I stamped the Gingerbread outlines in Versafine Black ink and then stamped waistcoats for the men and tutu's for the girlies. I stamped the girlies SHOES -how dinky are these! After the ink was very dry, I coloured with my copics (these are so cool). then I stamped faces and 'hair bows' and colored in the waistcoats and other details - do you like her ruby slippers!! Red stickles were generously applied over the shoes and left to dry, also stickled the ruffle on the tut and some buttons
Ed - for got to mention stamped the ric-rac in Fresh snow.

Trimmed the green bellyband from some MME christmas papers from Bev and then cut the ovals out with my nesties.

I added some stamped details with stamps from both of the new sets around the ovals, and sponged around the edges with Distress ink Tea dye, before mounting the gingerbread people in behind the ovals. Then I applied some page pebbles (Berrylicious) also from Bev in between the folks.

Added a simple tag stamped with a sentiment (Half Baked set), holly and berries and a peppermint swirl candy lolly (both Oven fresh) complete the Sweetie Tin.

I had a guy left over so I made him into a tag.

Hope it tickles!!!!!!!

47 comments:

  1. Cherie your #1 Fan18 May 2009 at 20:31

    I could not be more excited for you and for me (because I will get to make things from your stamps)!!

    I love all the things you make and think you are extremely talented. This just seems like a natural step!

    I am loving the projects and stamps you posted today and will anxiously be checking back to see more!

    Again - You are going to do so well you talented woman you!!

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  2. Congrats Claire! That's wonderful news. These gingerbread people are adorable.

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  3. Oooh, I get to make the VERY FIRST COMMENT about this EXCITING news! You are so talented, Claire, and I just can't WAIT to see the images! And in plenty of time to make Christmas goodies with them...yay! You can put me at the top of your list for purchases... I'll be ordering on Thursday!

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  4. These stamps are really cute!!! I wish you all the best in your new venture. You have done some beautiful projects and I think you will get tons of support.

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  5. Hi Claire, What a fun thing to do I do wish you well in your adventure. Sandra Candlish

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  6. sandra candlish18 May 2009 at 21:22

    Claire, What a fun thing to do. I wish you well in your adventure. Sandra Candlish

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  7. Congratulations, Claire!!! I am so happy for you. You are such a talented designer, and I wish you all the best in your new venture. I will check back each day to see more of your stamp sets.

    Debbie S

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  8. Oh, how absolutely DELICIOUS!!!! I can't wait to see more of these cuties!!!

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  9. I thought you would never tell us what you were up to.Congratulations on your first stamp set.I check you out every day and always love your work.philomena

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  10. Well it was worth the wait! What exciting news! The stamps look great and your projects showcase them so well. I wish you lots of success:) Angela

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  11. Congrats!! And much success. You deserve it all!

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  12. Its stunning,
    You couldnt tell that your a beginner,
    Love it,
    and those new stamps are to die for,
    Starting to save the pennies, as I NEED them,
    Hugs
    Angie

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  13. How exciting for you! I've been fan of your projects and can't wait to see your own stamp designs. So, did you say a company is selling them or are you doing it yourself?

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  14. I am soooo excited. Not only for my win, and the wonderful free stamps I will get to play with, but also for your new venture. You are a fantastic designer, and I am sure you will have great success with your stamps.

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  15. Oh my glory, claire, I can't believe it You must be pinching yourself!! How will you sell/ship to US??

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  16. Holy cow Claire!!! How very exciting!! I love the looks of your first couple of sets... so so cute!!! Where do you find the time??! I cant wait to see more!

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  17. Good for you Claire! They look yummy enough to eat.

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  18. Congratulations, Claire!! That is so exciting and your gingerbread men are so cute! Good luck with this new venture!

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  19. Congratulations Claire on your new venture. I love looking at your blog and all the great ideas you come up with. So I was delighted to read your post and am so excited for you. From the peek at your first stamp set it looks fantastic. I can't wait to see the rest of your projects during the week. As you also love to quilt I hope we'll be seeing some "quilty" stamps in the future. Best of luck.

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  20. Congratulations Claire!!! Good for you! You have amazing crafty talent and I always appreciate seeing it! Now we'll get to see even more of it. Wishing you the best successes!! :> (Oh yea.....and those gingerbread girl little red sparkly mary janes are just Too stinkin' CUTE!!! :>)

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  21. Wow, I'm excited to see your sets! I do love Gingerbread people...

    I wish you all the best in your new venture!

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  22. Claire!!!! So excited for you, how fun! And these gingerbread people are awesome. I MUST have them....So how many sets do you have to sell?... :) I'll be stalking your blog.

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  23. Claire - I am so excited for you! You have so much talent and I know your stamps will sell no problem. Look forward to the full release on Thursday. Heather J.

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  24. Claire - this is great news. I look forward to buying your new sets...hope you made enought! Your talent is just amazing so I'd start planning on designing your next set now! Heather J.

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  25. wow Claire, delighted at you starting your own line of stamps, loving the gingerbread men!!!! sooooo adorable :) congrats!! :)

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  26. YIPPEEEE!!! Your very own stamp line! I'm loving the little shoes on the gingerbread people - so cute!! Congratulations! Will you be selling to US people? (Please say YES!)

    ~ Serendipity

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  27. congratulations on your achievement...well deserved...

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  28. congratulations on your achievement...it's well deserved...

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  29. That's awesome Claire! :) Love the fun gingerbread people -- can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve!

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  30. Cute stamp set. I can hardly wait to see what you design next.

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  31. Hooray ! I am "waltzing" with joy. Congrats ! Everything looks awesome! P.S. Thanks !!

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  32. Your gingerbread images are so cute! Love the sample project and those adorable red glittery gingerbread shoes! :) Congrats on such an exciting step!

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  33. OMG Claire... this is the best news EVER! I am so proud of you and proud for you!
    Congrats and many blessings in your new endeavor.
    You can do anything...

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  34. How absolutely fabulous! What a wonderful husband to do this for you! I am so tickled by the swirly hearts and lollipop. And I absolutely love the font you used on the sentiment! Congratulations! I can't wait to see what else you've been working on!

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  35. Congratulations, Claire!! What an exciting adventure for you...and for your admirer's. Can't wait to see more. Love your project. Linda S. in NE

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  36. How exciting Claire!! They look so wonderful - lots of fun and cute images - can't wait to see more!! Congrats to YOU!!! :)

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  37. YIPEEE!!! Your VERY OWN stamp line - fabulous! Congratulations! Please say you will sell to your fans over in the US! (pLeAsE????)

    ~Serendipity

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  38. Way to go Claire. How exciting. Looking forward to seeing your creations.

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  39. Squeeeeeel with excitement and anticipation - you clever thingy. They are gorgeous and I couldn't think of a happier thought than to wish you all the love & luck in the world for this exciting journey you are about to begin.

    As always I will pop back soon - cant wait !

    All the best,

    Emma x

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  40. Wow!!
    Congratulations to you.
    The gingerbread stamps are gorgeous - I'll definately be popping back to see what other projects you have in store.

    Such excitment.

    Hugs
    Penni
    X

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  41. Congradulations! I am sure you will do well in your new venture! I can't wait to see all your new stamps! Michelle

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  42. well Claire! you little monkey!! FINALLY we get to see what you've been up to! how super that you are designing your own stamps!!! what a fun project - just love your gingerbread girl!! what a wonderful DH to get you off on your venture!!

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  43. Claire - what GREAT news! Congratulations! Loving the projects you've shown thus far, they are adorable...and my 5 y.o. asks the same question about any event, so I can relate! {{{HUGS}}} and best wishes!!

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  44. You go!!!! WOW am loving the images I am seeing.
    SO cool.
    Good luck to you. I would definitely be interested in these.

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  45. OH CLAIRE!!!!
    this is WONDERFUL news. how
    exciting. with your tallent i know this will take off. good luck with
    it all and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

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  46. these are so cute! can't wait to see the entire sets. I could not find are these polymer or rubber? I hope polymer ;)
    Your projects are so nice, love the coloring!

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  47. Congratulations! With your talent I am sure they willl be a success. the gingerbread men are adorable. Best wishes!

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