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Sunday 21 June 2009

Celtic Heritage Day 4 Second Post



ED - don't forget to scroll down - you might have missed something!!!!

Tonight's second post features a stamp that I really wanted but nearly didn't make.

I was concerned that the fine line of this Celtic border stamp (Celtic Heritage set) might make the stamp too flimsy for use. Certainly, compared to the solidness of say, the heart shape, this border stamp will require a little patience when you pull it off the carrier sheet but I have used it and washed it in the same way I do other stamps ( I use a soft bristled toothbrush and water straight afer I have finished stamping for the night. Very mild detergent and a good rinse if using chalk inks) and I am very happy with it.

I really felt it was worth the couple of seconds carefulness to be able to produce such a fine delicate border. Many Celtic inspired stamps can be clumpy which I find odd. When I look at the great illuminated manuscripts I see inch wide panels containing hundreds of lines, exquisite detail and fine lines. I wanted to capture a little of that in my stampset. I hope you agree.

The card also uses a sentiment from the Irish Blessings set and another shamrock from the Celtic Heritage set.

To answer a question that pops up from time to time - Of course these sets are going to be available to US residents!!! Also to European Australian and Canadian residents at present. You might like to pop over to the store and check down the left hand sidebar for information on shipping etc. Many thanks for asking.

The next card tonight is a simple and elegant St Pats card. Whipped up in a trice (been reading Enid Blyton!! lol) using the wee square from Irish Blessings and one of the shamrocks from Celtic Heritage. Sentiment stamps from Celtic Heritage also.

Hope they tickle!



17 comments:

  1. I am loving what I am seeing today!

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  2. Claire, I am so happy to have found you! I saw your cards on Splitcoast Stampers, and as an Irish-American, I am very much in love with your designs. I will be back to explore your blog later after visiting my in-laws for father's day. Where in Ireland are you? I was lucky enough to have visited last autumn and I can't wait to return. I think my family came from County Roscommon area. Lovely cards.

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  3. Claire,

    All your samples and stamps are just gorgeous.

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  4. Another beauty, Claire! I am seriously loving these! Thanks for the update on the shipping, I am interested!!

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  5. I just found out I am going to be getting some belated birthday money!! And I know exactly how it will be spent!! I really love these sets.

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  6. Claire, these cards are exquisite! Very elegant. I love the border line. It's so graceful. Great job!

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  7. These are wonderful Claire! The perfect celtic set. I can't wait until I can purchase them.

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  8. lOvE iT!!!! Your new sets are amazing!!!! I can't wait to get my hands on them!!!!! Well done Claire!!!

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  9. My goodness, Claire! I keep thinking I don't need this set, because I'm not Irish, but you keep changing my mind! My oh my are these stamps beautiful! I am so very proud of you for pursuing this dream of yours, and I look forward to your projects every day.

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  10. I love that 'love' scroll Claire! each image brings a gasp - I love every one! and your samples are exquisite - good job lassie!!

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  11. I really love these sets, great job! I can't wait to see them in full!

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  12. These are beauiful!
    You do lovely work!
    Must checkout your designs!
    take care
    Blessings, Maria

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  13. Oh Claire -- I certainly hope TOMORROW is THE day...I'm itching to get these to their new home :)

    LOVE your projects...

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  14. Claire,these are really beautiful and your samples are divine.Can not wait to get these.{could you give euro prices on your shop}

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  15. That border stamps is fantastic, and I can't wait to play with the square knot to make backgrounds and borders.

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  16. Beautiful!! Love the graphics and the Celtic feel! So exciting for you Claire!! :)

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  17. love that border stamp, and the birds are great too. More fab designs from the walzingmouse house

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