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Thursday 1 April 2010

...New Stamps!!! Free Sprit Boy and Sentiments!

Hello and Welcome to the April release!

I am delighted to show you the two stamp sets that should make all your masculine card creating so much easier, but before I do, I invite you to the Design Team Blog Waltz!! lol, we decided that mice don't hop - they waltz! at least in my head they do...lol.

So, here are your dancing partners!! have fun!
Laurie
Anya
Bonnie
Lynn
Julia
Lisa
Belinda
Jennifer

AND! DON'T FORGET to leave a comment on each of he DT blogs (AND this post!) as you waltz by, this will enable you to be entered into the competition!!! There are TWO prizes to be had!!! One winner will be drawn at random from the comments left on the DT blogs and one winner will be drawn at random from the comments left on this post here on my blog!! So tell us what you think of our efforts and Good luck!!! lol. Winners will be drawn on Sunday Night and posted here on Monday night, my time!

Exchange rate info

All clear photopolymer stamp sets retail at an amazing £13.50 sterling each - check out how many images and sentiments are in each set!! (approx US $20.63, Canada $20.81, Euro 15.20, Australian $22.42 - all values approximate as of 1st April 2010 and subject to change - source, XE.com) And yes! - I ship everywhere, lol.

The digital templates retail at £2.50 GBP Sterling for the PDF only version or £3.00 for the PDF with SVG files.

£2.50 GBP is approx equal to: US $3.82, Canada $3.85, Euro 2.82, Australian $4.15 - all values approximate as of 1st April 2010 and subject to change - source, XE.com)

£3.00 GBP is approx equal to: US $4.59, Canada $4.62, Euro 3.78, Australian $4.98 - all values approximate as of 1st April 2010 and subject to change - source, XE.com)

Free Spirit - Boy


A set of 23 clear photopolymer stamps for all of the men in your life aged between 8 to 28 and maybe a bit more! Something a little more edgy than the usual 'Man' set, with a huge variety of stamps from surfer inspired to BMX to tribal warrior! We have paper aeroplanes, a laurel wreath, graphic equaliser...whatever sort of dude you have on your hands, there just might be something here to get you through those awkward masculine cards.

Subtle possibilities for other cards abound too! Check out the hibiscus Thank you card at the bottom of This post.

The circles design measures 4 and 3/4 inches at the longest point by 3 and 1/2 inches at the widest point. The BMX bike is just under 3/4 inches square.

All images and stamp designs are Copyright © 2010 Waltzingmouse Stamps, Claire Brennan.


Free Spirit - Sentiments


A perfect partner to Free Spirit - Boy, the Free Spirit - Sentiments set contains over 50 sentiments!! Designed with all of those milestone events in mind such as birthdays, graduation, leaving home, there will be something for every step of the way as you encourage and support your guy through these years of new experience from pre-teen to young adulthood, and maybe longer! lol!

Numbers are included allowing you to add ages to birthday cards or class years to grad cards. I couldn't resist throwing in a couple of Hawaiian expressions such as 'Aloha' - meaning hello, goodbye, greetings and 'Mahalo', a beautiful word, with many meanings, commonly used to mean 'thanks', I believe, but also meaning gratitude, admiration, praise, esteem, regards, respects. I love to use these with the surfing images from Free Spirit - Boy. and...yep... we realised after the event that I managed to duplicate the 'Good Luck' sentiment...but rather than strip it out of each set, we'll just leave it in, can we call it a spare?

The 'Congratulations' sentiment is 2 and 1/2 inches long by just under 1/4 inch tall. The numbers are just under a half inch tall by approx 3/8 of an inch wide.

All images and stamp designs are Copyright © 2010 Waltzingmouse Stamps, Claire Brennan.


Rubber Band Boxes Template


Also new for April is a fab wee Digital template for a rubber band box. Included in the PDF download are templates for two sizes of box, small and large. The small box measures approx 3 by 3.5 inches by an inch thick when made up and the large box is approx 3.5 by 5 inches by an inch thick.

The boxes are held closed by a piece of elastic, hence the rubber band box! Such fun to make and customise, the template is available in two options, a PDF only download, for folks who like to cut their templates out by hand, and a PDF with SVG download for folks who have cutting machines equipped to use SVG files, such as a SCAL enabled cricut.

I've made up my samples with guys in mind but this wee box is going to be soo handy for all sorts of folks, the two on my cutting board right now are pink and are destined to be filled with jelly beans for my girlies.

If you fancy any of the April offerings, the stamp sets and Digital Templates can be purchased by visiting my store, click on the image to pop over.



Hugely important shipping information

Happy Easter folks, I hope you all have a fab weekend lined up!! I just wanted to be sure that folks know that the postal service is closed tomorrow for Good Friday and again on Monday. The postal service here resumes Tuesday. All orders placed tonight and tomorrow will ship on Saturday morning, and orders placed from Saturday afternoon onwards (the PO closes a half day here on Saturdays) until Monday night will ship first thing on Tuesday morning.


And Finally
Don't forget to comment to be in with a chance of a prize!! Hope it tickles!!

67 comments:

  1. I have been anxiously waiting for the release of these sets! I have 4 sons, and my husband to create for, and quite frankly it has been very difficult at times. Free Spirit Boy and Sentiments are the perfect addition to my stamp supplies! I am looking forward to getting these inky!

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  2. WOW,WOW,WOW Claire what fantastic stamps....love them,great for those awkward male cards,but could be used equally aswell for girly cards...very clever,well done and thanks for the chance of winning them :0),
    Have a lovely Easter weekend....and lots of chocolate!
    Take care
    San x

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  3. What an awesome selection of stamps to make cards for the guys!! There is really something for every taste here. Well done, Claire!!
    Best wishes with the new release,
    Joanne

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  4. I have SUCH a hard time with man cards--these sets are just what I need! I also like that some of the images can be for female cards too.

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  5. Wow-ee!
    That sentiment stamp is chalk full of goodness! I did my budget on the w/e and decided to be a good girl this month when it came to stamp buying. Please excuse me while I go talk to my silly self. I need to set things straight ;)
    BTW, when your template box was laid out flat in yesterday's pics, was I the only one who noticed it resembled a fun Tee shirt? How appropriate for the beach theme!
    I'm off to ooh & ahh over all the DT's art. I think I'll make a pot of tea first - this is going to be some super fun!

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  6. Fantastic sets Claire. Perfect for all the men in my life...(tsk, tsk.. I meant sons, lol!!)

    I just love all the samples you've been making and those box templates are brilliant.

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  7. I really like those- The swirl looks like an old school sled

    so cute!

    Judy

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  8. Claire -

    Cool stamp sets...I can see me using these all the time, especially with two growing boys!

    Thanks for all the great ideas and a fab design team!!

    Cheers from Canada, eh?
    Michele

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  9. Claire, I started with Laurie and I'm ending here -- great Waltz! Great new sets!

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  10. wow, wow, wow. LOVE these!! I need to stop coming here and looking, you are tempting me!! FABULOUS images!!! LOVE these free spirit ones-

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  11. Congratulations on another great release. I really like the circle stamp! It is sooo versatile.

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  12. Congratulation Claire on those awesome stamps sets!I had to get them right away and cam't wait to get started myself!!! Thank you for this awesome Blog hop and all your cool creations !!Happy Easter!!!!

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  13. These are such great sets Claire, you did a wonderful job creating these images for the boys in our lives :)

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  14. Ooooh, the more I see of these lovely masculine stamps the more I WANT them! You've done us all proud, once again...

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  15. These look fab! Cowabunga, indeed!!

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  16. Brilliant!!!
    Many hugs,
    Angela xxx.

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  17. I LOVE everything, Claire! The images in the set are amazing, great job!!

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  18. Love it, Bought it, can't wait to use it!! Gooooo Claire!!!!

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  19. I love them so much I bought them immediately! I have never seen such unique and cool man stamps!

    Thank you so much!

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  20. Such a wonderful release! I've purchased both Free Spirit stamps. Can't wait to get them inky!!
    THANK YOU!!

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  21. Claire ~ I love these! We can all use more "guy" stamps and yours are super!

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  22. Way to rock it as usual, Claire! Love, love, love these!!

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  23. Shut up! This is an awesome set of stamps for this release...Completely fills a void with unique, fun images for young men...So inspired! Your design team did such a great job showing them off, and showcasing that they are not JUST for guys. I mean, did ya see that beach bag tote??? Come ON! You have one fabulous DT!

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  24. Very nice designs, I really like the surfboards!!

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  25. Claire you have outdone yourself again! This is an awesome collection! You rock!

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  26. love the circle design on the set!

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  27. Fabulous, creative, pure G-E-N-I-U-S, Claire! Can't wait 'til my friend is off work, so I make sure she sees these -- she has so many grandsons near the ocean, that these are PERFECT for her many card needs!!! Hoping she'll pair up with me so we can both order!

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  28. The sets looks great! Versatile and unique, I wouldn't expect anything less. :) Now off to waltz!

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  29. Claire what a great idea for a set of stamps. I was totally thinking of all the boy cards I can now make, but after doing the "waltz" I can see that it is also very versatile! Your stamps are all amazing!!

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  30. Claire, this set just rocks my world, I have loved all the samples and the images are great. My boys will really appreciate mommy making more "boyish" cards with it!!

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  31. Ok, I finally placed my first order! Now to stalk the mailman...LOVE these sets, Claire!

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  32. How fun!! I love the skateboard stamp!!

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  33. Wow Claire,
    Another great release.
    Now to go Waltzing. Hope I don't drewl on my computer!!!

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  34. Wow ... these sets are amazing. I have a bunch of nephews and these sets will really be great for all kinds of cards for them. Awesome!

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  35. More great sets... great job Claire.

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  36. Its really nice to see so many images for our BOYS, thanks

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  37. I'm excited about these sets! I love the sentiments because sometimes you just need a block sentiment (even on girlie cards)! I can't wait to get these stamp sets!

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  38. Love the new stamp sets, Claire. Fabulous job! They really meet a need that we all have for masculine cards. I especially like all of the different sentiments that you came up with. And the little boxes are so cool - NO MORE searching for a little gift box!

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  39. A great mix of stamps Claire, you did a great job with free spirit, like nothing I have, a bit modern and very much manly!

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  40. Julie Ruffcorn2 April 2010 at 01:22

    Great new stamps sets! I really like the boy images, as they are unique!

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  41. since I have a few fellas that need some loving every once in a while these are terrific sets. Gotta wait til my ship comes in, though!!!!

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  42. This is so adorable, Claire! Another winner. You are a genius!

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  43. Claire, I really LOVE these sets! All the DT cards are amazing. I can't wait to order both these sets and start stamping! I have three sons, and lots of nephews and all my boys have friends that we have to have cards for. Love all the different themes included in the set, love the paper airplanes, everything! There are so many designs turning around in my head. If you ever have to take out the extra "GOOD LUCK" in the set, put in the word "FLY". I want to use it with the sentiment
    "It's time to.....FLY" and use the paper airplane. I love the rubber band boxes also. Such clever designs! Thank you so much, Claire. I love all your stamps!

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  44. Congrats on your new release. Masculine cards are so hard to do at times. These new sets will fill a niche.

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  45. Claire SUCH a great release! This set is totally unique, different than ANY other set on the market. And your SENTIMENT set?! Holy cow, you thought of everything and then INCLUDED it all, too! What a fab company you have started, you should be so proud!!!!

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  46. It's about time we had a cool set for boys. I just love all the great inspiration from you & the DT too.

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  47. Congratulations and thank you! I think this will meet a huge need. I've really enjoyed the previews and now am looking forward to dancing around the other sites.

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  48. This set is exactly what I need! From paper planes (all around our house) to the race car and everything in between - I love it!

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  49. Hi Claire
    So cool love all the cards you made with the new stamps.
    It's never bad to wish somebody twice good luck I think.

    groetjes Holly.

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  50. Wow, so nice to see stamp sets especially for the men in our lives. I always struggle with creating for males. These are just perfect!!!!
    Hugs Tracy x

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  51. I've just placed my first WMS order, for 6 stamp sets. The label sets have been in my cart for a while, just waiting until all were in stock at the same time. When I saw these 2 wonderful guy sets, they just had to go in the cart, too! I'm really looking forward to receiving this first order and using them lots. Since Labels 4 had already sold out, I'll just have to start another order really soon!

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  52. Oh Claire, I just love you ideas. Amazing!

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  53. Claire - I just "happened" upon your blog/site today ... Indeed it is a Good Friday :-)...

    What an amazing and wonderful company you have! The first thing that caught my eye was your Easter set ... love everything about it!

    I have subscribed to your site and am excited to see what you will create next.

    THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION! I will be back again and again!

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  54. What a wonderful set..."Free Spirit Boy". I have one of these...constantly skateboarding when he was younger and now his son is doing the same..Paper airplanes...all boy...Thanks Claire

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  55. I love these sets...and the template is terrific.

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  56. These sets are so unique. I think they fill a void in the stamp world so hopefully they will sell like hotcakes!

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  57. These sets look very amazing--I have to say, I have just started following your blog and I love your work. Your stamps and your creations are very inspiring!

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  58. Claire, I knew that I HAD to have both sets before the sneak peeking was over. Now I can't wait for them to come. I have a 14th birthday for my Great-nephew next month...I am so confident that he will love his card.
    Thank you so much.

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  59. These "manly" stamps will be great for all of the guy graduations this year! What fun your stamps are!

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  60. What an awesome release! These are great for far more than man cards!

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  61. What a wonderful set! Love all the surf images and especially the paper airplanes!

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  62. I recently discovered your site and love your products! Can't wait to get some. I enjoy your blog and cards - very talented!

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  63. Dear Claire,

    Happy Easter! I have just discovered your blog and your company as a result of the blog hop so it's my first visit here, but it won't be my last! :-)

    Enjoying your fab new designs!

    Hugs
    Ramona
    http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com

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  64. Sheila M Jones4 April 2010 at 18:34

    Lovely Claire - I love the rubber band box template - can think of lots to fill it. Have a happy Easter!

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  65. Claire ive never seen a sentiment set so chock full of words!! This is the first time ive seen a truly dedicated BOY set of decorative stamps - theyre fab!! Hope youre having a great Easter Weekend
    Hugs
    Debbie
    x

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  66. Very cool boy/masculine set! And I love the font for the sentiments/words!!! Thanks so much for this; I'm always on the lookout for boy/masculine sets!

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  67. Hi! I was hoping to get the template for the rubber band box. I'm sorry I missed getting it in your shop. Is there any way I can still purchase it?

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