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Monday 2 November 2009

...Oct/Nov release day 3


ED - many thanks for asking about the construction of the door hanger, I'll be delighted to do a how-to once i get the release over!! It's very simple but 3 pics will save me thousands of words!!

Oooooh people! I'm putting the finishing touches to the secret blog page just right now!!! lol, I have so enjoyed this set, I really hope you all take it in the spirit in which it is meant!! ITCHING to let you all in...there will be an announcement on the password and secret blog either this evening or in the morning!!!!!!

Made this wee card using more images from the Sewing Box-Hugs set. I'm hoping to release tomorrow evening!!!! I am just an ole scaredy cat tho' and don't want to open the gates till my last box arrives, much stuff arrived today, and is getting packed as we chat...DH...a treasure...lol.

Absolutely in love with that wee birdie!! Thought I'd make a wee nest for it out of some flowers, leaves and the handy bendy bar shape also in the set. There's two sizes of flower, although only one size is used on this card.

It's a very simple card, stamped in black (Memento Tuxedo) and coloured in copics. Cut out and layered some bits. Made up the scene on a black panel and mounted that on a green card base, the sentiment is simply stamped in black. Would have done all sorts to it but for the fact that little dude is icky! Needed mums lap.


A super quick and easy thing to make as a door hanger, or tree decoration (I have quite a largish tree, wink) is this 3 panel hanger. I used the Vintage Labels No1 stamp set also due to release.

I used the three 'tag shoulders' first seen in the Vintage Labels No4. set, and again, included in this set Vintage Labels No 1. It was Michelle who had the bright idea of using a 'shoulder' twice on a tag and I shamelessly pinched the idea!! lol, so long as you all pop over and tell her what a brill idea it was I don't think she'll mind!! lol.

What's good about the tag shoulders is that they provide a lovely decorative finish with a prepositioned place to punch out a hole for cord/ribbon etc. It's a beautiful detail easily achieved.

Each of the panels I made were stamped twice with a particular tag shoulder, top and bottom. The sentiments from Very Vintage Christmas and Seasons of Love - Tags were stamped in the same red ink.

Some ribbon and a couple of buttons and that's it! My apologies for the poor photos, I seem to have inadvertently pressed the 'make white blur' button on the camera...


In the panel below you can see that I stamped a dotty frame from Vintage Labels No1 around the edge after stamping the tag shoulder twice.


The panel below shows the large broad tag shoulder from this set, my fave!

17 comments:

  1. Ohhh, I can't wait to see the secret set!

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  2. I loooove that birdie! Your door hanger is beautiful too. I can't wait to see the secret set!!! I hope your little guy feels better Claire.

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  3. Such a cute wee birdie! Love your nest of flowers! And that label door hanger is very special! I think it would be fun to make one and then secretly slip it onto friends' or neighbours' doors. Claire I was looking at the pics and couldn't quite figure out how you tied the ribbon? The knot seems well hidden. =) Would you be able to elaborate? Or maybe it's just me! *lol*

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  4. These are wonderful! Great idea to use the nesties shapes for a door hanger. Love the Nesties 4 set, looking forward to seeing your Nesties 1 set!

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  5. You are KILLING me with these items. Everything you make rocks.

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  6. Oh my goodness; that wee birdie is too cute, but those Vintage Labels #1 tags & their shoulders are sooooo clever, Claire! I want them ALL!!! Sure do need to win the Lottery!!! ;-} Can't wait to see your Secret Set either!!!

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  7. I love the Christmas project, what ink is that? It's such a pretty red.

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  8. This set is definitely going on my Christmas list! So cute! Love your samples and the door hanger is quite lovely and I look forward to a tutorial. :) Just also wanted to say that I've gotten many compliments for my little tree (Sewing Box Christmas) on my wine bottle hanger. Word is definitely spreading about your great stamps! Is there a little banner that we could put on our blogs about being fans of Waltzingmouse Stamps?

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  9. So sweet and colourful! I sure do hope your little fella feels better soon. Even my poor cat had a bumpy day :(
    I can't wait to see the secret set and am getting ready to unleash the ideas!
    WooHoo!

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  10. Shear genius, I tell ya! Love, love, love that birdy and her nest. I can see that the bendy bar is going to come in handy for quite a few things. And be still my heart - that banner/hanger is to die for!! Loving every single detail, especially those tag shoulders. Such a smarty pants, you are Claire!! I'm thinking about holding my breath until tomorrow - is it tomorrow yet? LOL

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  11. Dawn (stampinscotsgirl)3 November 2009 at 01:18

    Claire, you are killing me with your gorgeous samples!!! You are so clever! I can't wait to see the whole sets and of course your secret set!!! I have no patience, lol!

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  12. Your card is adoarable...but I lovey your garland...too stinkn' cute!

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  13. Did I mention you should put me down for one of each? Hahaha!

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  14. I love the wonderful colors on the bird card nesting in the pretty flowers! and the tag hanging is so lovely in the white and red - a wonderful holiday decoration Claire! Can't wait for the reveal - it's going to be such fun!!

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  15. I am so loving everything that I have seen over the past few days and can't wait for the release.

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  16. Lovely, lovely, lovely - the card and the hanger.... now I am sitting here, waiting for the secret.....

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  17. Wow! Both of these creations are so beautiful. I love all the colors on your bird card and the door hanger is just amazing. The labels are all so detailed and fun! You did such a wonderful job!

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