And of course I am cheating!!! This card is an oldie from last year, it was one I made for Ashley Cannon Newell's Embellish magazine first edition.
I dug it out of 'storage' (apologies for the poor photography) cos I have not been crafting for quite some time, least not anything I can show you today...lol
You may or may not know that i work from home, and I've been having a little work done to allow me to have a dedicated crafting space. The builders have been 'in' since November, what with heavy snow etc we are only just now coming to the point where I can go get cupboards etc.
Anyhow, with the end nearly in sight, I am looking forward to hopefully being able to make more stuff on a regular basis. I also run WMS from home and so you can appreciate the fight for space that goes on, and quite honestly folks orders have to take priority over my crafting time and space and I am hoping that the new room will open up a whole new way of life with regards to work/craft!!
I am hoping to post pics when the space in done, there's a load of stuff still to do, but I am very hopeful that I'll be in by the end of next week!! After that point I will be very excited to welcome a good local friend who will hopefully be able to help me with the shipping for a little while at least, while WMS gets back on track after our extended period of....no releases!!! Finally, our next release is well on the way, we will have 5 new sets on the 1st March!
Anyhow, there's nothing worse than a blog full or words and I want to thank anyone who has stuck with me and checked back regularly, even tho the old blog has suffered form a total lack of crafty inspiration. I do feel it. I hope to change it. I appreciate that your time is precious, too precious to spend here, without some sort of crafty inspiration or reward.
Card: Dark Chocolate/Aqua Mist PTI, orange from LSS, not specified.
Stamps: Blessed by You/Vintage Labels 1 Waltzingmouse stamps :)
Ribbon: Aqua Mist PTI
Ink: Versamark and Memento Rich Cocoa
Die: Spellbinders Labels 1 die templates
Glad you are back soon!
ReplyDeleteI have not seen this card before, so it is new to me, and it's gorgeous! Congratulations on the new stamping/work space--if anyone deserves it, it's you!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see your work again....when you get organised we want more of it!!!!
ReplyDeleteHope all the cupboard assembling goes well and you find your way around your stuff in as short a time as possible.
I know how you feel! :) Paper crafting is just a hobby and finding the time to do it around my fulltime job is challenging.
ReplyDeleteLove the color combo on this card! Really makes the blue and orange pop!
A lovely card and I bet you are thrilled at the prospect of your new craft room! As a relatively recent addict to WMS I am really looking forward to the new releases - although there are so many of the existing stamps that I "must have"!
ReplyDeleteLynn Wild
Yay! You're back! ;)
ReplyDeleteThe card is ABsolutely gorgeous! No matter when was made.
Hugs,
Michaela
5 new sets-music to my ears.Looking forward to seeing photos of your new craft space.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing worse than having to choose between your business or your craft or your family! You are dedicated and successful at all three so no apologies necessary.
ReplyDeleteBut what I do want to know is how you got that window in the card??? My Cuttlebug and Sizzix won't take a full size sheet of card stock so ... someday.. perhaps a tutorial??
Enjoy all the 'new' and moving in - it can be very inspiring!
nice for you to pop in - this may be an oldie but a goodie :) cute window card and gorgeous ribbon! i hope things will settle soon for you too - snap lots of pretty pics of your craft space when it is done :) i'm "re-doing" mine too, and it involves my two lil hands, ikea and a budget!
ReplyDeleteHi Claire!
ReplyDeleteIt's always a pleasure to check here and there's always lots to see and to experience! Not to worry, I think all of us are happy to spend our time on your WMS blog! I do wish for you your new space will be finished end of the week, I can totally imagine how you really long for that!!! And I must admit I am curious what it will be like, after the peak photo a while ago. Good thing you will get some help - that makes life easier!
All the best, Claire, and I'm sure we are all putting a big note in our agenda for the new release! ;-)
Hugs, Wendy
You need to hire a little bit of help.......
ReplyDeleteGOR-JUS card, Claire! Hang in there, girlie! We are finishing off a bonus room in our house for the past 2 months now, so I FEEL YOUR PAIN -- such a dusty, messy mess and I can't wait for it to be done and all these workers OUT of my house. Your craft space will be such a treasured haven for you to lose yourself in :)
ReplyDeleteHello Claire,
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see you back on the blog. Been missing you! Your home renovation sounds wonderful (well the final product anyway, not the "living in a building site" part - been there, done that). Can't wait for you to share photos of your new space.
Looking forward to March 1!
Laurie
HI Claire - so nice to see you!! Albeit virtually :) I can imagine how keen you are to get into your new craft room - looking forward to picutres :)
ReplyDeleteAnd 5 new releases on 1st March - dtae in my diary already!! Take care.
Good to hear from you and see you crafty card - it's new to me so I don't mind if it's one from the 'archive' ;)
ReplyDeleteBest of luck in finally getting all the building work sorted and getting some dedicated craft space!
Oldie, maybe, but definitely a goodie! Glad to see you back and happy that your space will finally be finished! The hubby and I share an office/craft room and it is so hard to be so cramped - I totally feel your pain! I can't wait to see what your new space looks like and of course, the new release! I've been on a WMS withdrawl. :) 'grats!!
ReplyDeleteI have SO missed seeing crafty goodies from you, but of course I appreciate the reason you don't have time for much! This card is lovely, even if it's older! I am so excited for March now, I have been craving a WMS release!! :)
ReplyDeletelove the pop of that blue on your card.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait till the next release as I've been missing it.
Hi Claire! Love the window card, and it is perfect inspiration as Vintage Labels 1 is already on its way to me! I hope your project is completed smoothly, such a long time to have work going on and living around it.
ReplyDeleteNo worries, Clare...I can totally understand that you're juggling an enormous amount of stuff, and your stamp sets are gorgeous! To be honest, I already have a wish list a mile long so I kind of appreciate that new releases are not coming out constantly...I feel a bit overwhelmed in those cases, and frustrated that I can't get everything I want (limited funds, darnit! I hate that... ;) Looking forward to your new releases, and I enjoy your site and the sketch challenges even during your remodeling hiatus! :) (I just wish I had more WM stamps to use on the sketches...)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. Now I'm so glad you posted it again as I'm a newbie to WMS so not seen it before :D
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you Claire your new space will be fabulous....slightly jealous here in the West Coast of Scotland.
Looking forward to my first Waltz tomorrow too.
have a fabby evvening
Ali x
Take your time; I know for sure that the upcoming release will be worth the waiting....!!!It's good to read that your room is in progress :)
ReplyDeleteAnd you have someone to help you; that's always a good thing!
Have a wonderful evening!
Hope you're up and running soon, I know the frustration of undedicated crafting space! Looking forward to the new releases :)
ReplyDeleteClaire you and your fab designs and ideas are worth the wait but even so it's good to hear from you. Can't wait to see the purpose built room - how exciting! Hugs
ReplyDeleteHow exciting for the new space and I am so looking forward to the new release... I feel a shopping spree coming :)
ReplyDeleteAs a newer reader I hadn't seen this pretty card yet! It's just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to having you back Claire. Also can't wait to see the new releases. Good luck getting your room together.
ReplyDeleteWhile we do miss you, we realize that some things take precedence over crafting...like designing awesome stamps, mail outs, and a fabulous craft room (under construction)that monopolizes so much of your precious time!!! Did I mention family? They must be your first priority...right? LOL, of course! anything that I can do to help...HOLLER!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi, Claire! I'm lovin' it! So glad to see something so pretty from one of my favorite stamp ladies! Just once in a while is enough for now, with all the other "stuff" you've got going on. Can't wait for the new release! Sue.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed for you - it will be exciting to have a new purpose built space and I am sure the talent will shine as a result!
ReplyDeleteHi claire happy to hear from you. Really missed your creativity!
ReplyDeleteLook so much forward to see the pictures of your new crafting space and off course the new stamps!
We have missed you but this card was worth the wait (even if older I've never seen it!) Good luck with your new space and I cannot wait for March 1 as I am in WMS withdrawal! Got to rush to the DT blogs to get the words and start drooling!
ReplyDeleteI've missed you!
ReplyDeleteThis card is new to me, or maybe I'm getting forgetful, but it's lovely. I can't wait to see the pics of your new space!!
Good to hear from you, Claire! I'm so excited for you and your new craft space :^) . . . can't wait to see!!!
ReplyDeleteWell, it may be from a year ago, but since i just found you this summer it is a new one to me:-) It is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThough there hasn't been much in the crafty side of the blog, I am a faithful follower and love you and your creations, whether art or your stories!! Good luck on the room and glad to hear that you are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel:-)
I'll be looking forward to the new release: your stamps are the BEST!!!!!
I missed you but certainly understand. Your blog is anything but boring and I never feel as though I wasting time when I visit. Congrats on your new space and I can't wait to see the pics! If I may quote on of my friends..."Hope it tickles" :o)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the new crafting space and I also cannot wait for the new release :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck, can't wait to see your amazing handy work in the near future.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that things are working out with your craft room Claire! I'm really looking forward to seeing what comes next... oh, and I love that card, it's so pretty. You're an inspiration to us all!
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