Good morning! I actually have a card for you today! I'm taking part in a challenge today.
Isn't this such a wonderful Idea? Darnell Knauss runs this challenge twice a year encouraging folks to use their 'Never Before Used Stuff'. Genius!
Now this challenge is really a little tricky for me since there is nothing in the WMS armory that I have not used... except this tree stamp set - and that's because it has not released yet - it's part of my Christmas lineup which should start trickling in to the store next week. The tree is from a set is called Scandi Doodle Christmas but more on that in another post. The sentiment is from a set called Nutcracker Sweet. I used red, off-white and grey tones on this card and I clear embossed the image and then sponged around it with grey ink before touching up a little with a red coloring pencil. If you'd like to see the rest of the Scandi set, pop back and see me over the next week when I should be able to post more info on that set. It's a great one for folks who like to colour.
If you'd like to join the NBUS challenge, here's what to do:
Pop over to Darnell's blog here. (BUT Come back here - I have blog candy!) Darnell has all the info on her blog post and also details of the prizes - I must mention that up for grabs on Darnell's blog is a £20GBP gift voucher for the WMS store (that's about $30USD)
The theme is 'Anything Goes' - I can almost hear you sighing with relief - this is such a great challenge - you can basically do whatever you like so long as you are using something you have never used before. It doesn't matter if it's new or old, just so long as you have not used it before.
Also - Blog Candy
I'm also going to give out some Blog Candy to one lucky commentator on MY blog post here. I want you to leave your comment on this post - tell me the name of a set that you like, but don't have, from the Waltzingmouse Stamps store. I will pick a random winner at midnight my time on the 19th September, when the challenge ends. My winner will receive the set of their choice (so long as it's in stock - if it's not I will offer you an alternative) from the WMS store! I'll announce the winner on the 20th.Hope it tickles and thank you for visiting!
I love your card - the tree is gorgeous and has many possibilities to color.
ReplyDeleteIf you ask me for the set I don´t have - but would like to : it is the Sewing Box Christmas Set.
OOh yes, one of my faves too Gabi - thanks for stopping by! :)
DeleteBeautiful card Claire, can't wait to see the new set. I think my favourite that I don't yet have is Festive Foliage
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping in Susan, yep, ta for the kind comment and yes, that's a great set!
DeleteYour card has just blown me away! I LOVE the subtle coloring on this image, and the stitched tilted panels and banners look fabulous! This has a serious WOW factor for me! Thanks for sponsoring the NBUS challenge for Darnell, as well as inspiring us all with such an amazing card! I searched the WMS 3 times before I decided my favorite was the Kaboom set! Fun!!!
ReplyDeleteOch thanks Carol! I really appreciate the kind words, you never quite know if folks will like something or not...esp at 2am... thank you!
DeleteHi Claire, I am fairly new to WMS but love the ones I already have. I really want Wanda's Pantry, but see that is out of stock. Well, I suppose it is nearly that time of year..... My other top of the list is Back in the Saddle. Love all those cute sentiments. You have so many lovely and unique stamp sets. Love your card and will definately be back soon to check out the new releases. Hugz
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping in Ionabunny - hope to have those back in soon! Thanks for all the kind words!
DeleteThis is my first visit ever to Walzingmouse Stamps and I just discovered a great, "new to me" company! I like the Candy Wagon, Bright Season and Playful Pinwheels. Well, I like more than that but those were on top of my list. Thanks for the chance to win!!
ReplyDeleteLovely to 'meet' you Birgit!! thank you for popping in!
DeleteWhat a fabulous card and a gorgous stamp. Love the colours and great design.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sponsoring Darnell's NBUS challenge. I must admit to not owning any Waltzingmouse stamps (which I must rectify) and have just been to have a look at your shop. So many fabulous sets and the one that really caught my eye is 'Old Country Roses' - definitely on my wish list xx
It's a super idea for a challenge and it's great to be taking part! Thanks for stopping by KandA! Yep the roses are a winner!
DeleteWow this is stunning Claire! Love the little details too, the stitched edges, the edges peeking out and the way you stapled the sentiment to the front. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCheers Jeanne, can't wait to see what you do with this one...:)
DeleteThat is a gorgeous tree! Right now I want Boo & Friends, because of Halloween around the corner. I have my eye on plenty of other sets though, like Dinky Doughnuts. Maybe that is because I'm hungry! lol
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Annheidel - fabby to have you stopping by! Yep, I love the doughuts...a little too much...
DeleteBeautiful card. Walzingmouse Stamps is brand new to me, just popped over to the store and oh my ..... I want the lot!!! Festive Foliage is at the top of my list I think .... thanks for the chance to win! xx
ReplyDeleteGreat to 'meet' you Linda! Yep, Festive Foliage is a great set! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteOh my goodness - this is absolutely fabulous! I love this tree and the way you've coloured it is superb. So nice to see you entering a challenge too!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the rest of the release!!
Cheers Deborah - yep, sure wish I had ore time to play... Hugs!!
DeleteOh Claire! You are so talented! This is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAw shucks...lol, Hugs missy, hope you are all well! :)
DeleteLove your elegant card! Though there are so, so many beautiful stamp sets from WMS and would be happy to have any of them, I have always loved and wanted the Nordic Winter stamp set.
ReplyDeleteI really love this tree stamp!! Love the size and all the details within! I'd love to try water colouring it. I'm still hankering after Nordic Christmas, but I see it's out of stock. Can I say this new tree stamp would be my new favourite?? (Love the Coffee Set, too, though ;) )
ReplyDeleteWow - this is stunning! I love this tree! There are so many wonderful products I don't have! Loving the Pinstripe background and the Fine Feathers! I hope to be posting to this challenge too.!
ReplyDeleteYour card is stunning. My first visit to The waltzing Mouse via Darnell's blog.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tree design! Love getting a peek!
ReplyDeleteFrosty in the Pines is the set I'd choose!
Yay for Darnell's NBUS challenge! So fun that you are sponsoring! Claire your beautiful tree design and card are magnificent! I think this tree set will be top of my list for Christmas! It is gorgeous! A set on my WMS wish list is the "We go together" doughnuts set! Yummy! And so fun!!! Thanks for the chance to win one of your wonderful sets! Hugs - Jill
ReplyDeleteThe tree is cool and also the german word phrase. I love the Kaboom set because I'm so in love with comics and this set is on the top of my wishlist. I think that a few sets are on my christmas wishlist now for sure. Thanks for the chance to win! Best wishes from Susanne
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunner - looking forward to the release as always.
ReplyDeleteDainty Doilies Large set has been on my must buy list for quite a while now although this Christmas set looks fab-u-lous. Nobody does Christmas like you !!!
Beautiful card, Claire! I can't wait to see the rest of the set! I want Spooky Tree corner but it's out of stock. Free Spirit is speaking to me and is Festive Foliage. Shoot - I could not go wrong with anything you have - I love everything I've gotten from WMS. Thank you, Claire.
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous tree Claire! love the colors you used on it - so soft and subtle!! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteYour card is amazing, Claire! Love the tree and how you colored it.
ReplyDeleteThe new "Coffee Set" stamps look amazing, they are on my wish list now :-)
That tree is gorgeous! I am hoping we can get it soon? ;)
ReplyDeleteThere are many things on my list, right now USA 1776 and Alpine Christmas are vying for the top spot, it's neck and neck!
Such a beautiful and elegant image and I love the softness that you coloured it with!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite stamp set from WM is Festive Foliage...another very elegant set!
Have a beautiful day!
Wow, what a beautiful tree design! It really makes a statement on the card. I am looking forward to seeing what else is in the stamp set. If I had to choose a favorite, that I don't have, I would choose Seasonal Flourishes. It is so very elegant!
ReplyDeleteClaire, thank you so very much for being a generous sponsor of my NBUS Challenge #5 AND for offering your readers another special prize here on your blog! Thank you, too, for writing this dedicated post showcasing my challenge and spreading the word!! I appreciate it!! Your card using your brand spanking new NBUS is spectacular!! Huge hugs! Darnell
ReplyDeleteHi Claire ... I love your stamps - all of them :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the Vintage Postcard stamps.
Thank you for the chance :)
Your card is absolutely gorgeous! You've given me some ideas for a few of my ornate stamps....
ReplyDeleteOne stamp set I don't have, but have been drooling over for some time is A Cottage Home. It is just adorable.
The card is beautiful. I love the non-traditional color choices you made . I love the cottage house stamp set. It would make a cool pop up card
ReplyDeleteHi Claire,
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely tree, that is. And it can be used all year round, by not stamping the star.
And I love the sentiment for sure ^_^
You know what I would love to have, out of your store... but it's sold out...
so I would go with bountiful baskets or little deer. :)
Hugs Katharina
A stunning card! I love subtle touch of red to this beautiful stamp. I've arrived here from Darnell's NBUS challenge, the first time I've been here. There are so many gorgeous stamps, but my favourite is the Very Vintage Labels No. 1 (Nestie friendly) set. They would be really useful to use on their own or with the labels dies. xx
ReplyDeleteYou want me to name just one set? I love Waltzingmouse Stamps and would own the entire store if I could afford it. Since you asked for just one though, I have to go with Seasonal Flourish. That is my go-to stamp set for the Christmas season. I love the swirly script and variety of sentiments. I'm pretty sure I'm going to love your new release because I'm already swooning over your sample card. Thanks for sponsoring the NBUS challenge.
ReplyDeleteFunky Feathers would be at the top of my list. This card is simply amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love your card! The tree is so pretty! Goodness it's hard to name just one thing I like from all of the lovely things. I do, however, like the Off Beat Backgrounds a lot. I'll have to check out that challenge and see if I have time to do something. Thanks for sharing your awesome card!
ReplyDeleteThat tree image is lovely. I think it would be quite versatile too for partial stamping (the heart comes to mind). I've long had the Festive Foliage set on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card! I like the Art Deco background stamps, but haven't got them yet. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Claire.
ReplyDeleteI have a few Waltzing Mouse sets but the next on my list would be Old Country Roses. Thank you for the chance.
What a unique looking tree stamp...glad you were able to dig up a new one for the challenge!! I just spent half an hour looking at all the Waltzing Mouse stamps on your website...and they are all wonderful! My favorite though is You're A Doll. What a fun set that I could even share with my grand-daughter!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful festive creation in subtle colors, i love how you shade it with your pencils! I am new to Waltzing Mouse Stamps co,!A Cool creation as well! Thanks for the chance to win and sponsor to NBUS challenge!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so beautiful Claire and very elegant. I love the unusual colour scheme. I have just placed my very first order with WMS (can't believe I haven't found you before). The stamp set that I would love to have is 'frame it' as it will be so useful. Thanks for the chance to win x x
ReplyDeleteHi Claire,
ReplyDeletethis is simply beautiful! I love the stamp - so delicate, so much detail. You have outdone yourself again! Thanks for your inspiration and the chance to win! Since part of my folks do not understand English, I unfortunately have to forego all those lovely sentiments sets... So I'm picking the "Folk Art Medallion". And yes, it tickles...every time I'm stopping by.
Love that new Christmas tree, your card is beautiful. I was going to say dinky donuts but then I saw sewing box-hugs.thats my choice. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteOoh- what a great tree. Love your treatment of it. I'd love We Go Together or Little Deer. x
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen your stamps before but I came over from the NBUS challenge to thank you for being a sponsor. All of your stamp sets are just awesome but the one that grabs me is the little nesting doll set, You're a doll. We have a regular nesting doll set here, and one with cats! So I obviously need this set , lol.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Claire~gray is my color...LOVE THAT COLOR! Your stapler snowflake is genius too~
ReplyDeleteWaltzingmouse sets are classic...I have always loved Free Spirit (Boy) and I appreciate the chance to win. ;)
Oooh!!!! Coffee Set would be fabulous!!!! I think it's gorgeous and different, but I just can't justify the addition to my coffee stamps!!!! Thank you so much for the opportunity!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card Claire! The colors are just gorgeous! My favorite set that I do not own has to be Oven Fresh--you have the cutest gingerbread!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to win and I can't wait to see the next release!
Chris L.
gorgeous card. i love the shading and how cool to give us a sneak peek! have three that I like but don't own yet. U.S.A 1776, free spirit sentiments and your a doll.
ReplyDeleteEach time I order I have wanted the Fine Feathers set, but each time it has been out of stock (!!!) Second choice would be the lovely Old Country Roses. I see Fine Feathers is in stock today, but I will wait for the new release to see if there is something I would like from that too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous technique! Festive Foliage has been on my wish list forever and I can't figure out why it's not already mine!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Such a beautiful tree and how fun that we get a sneak peek of your new release! Your stamps are beautiful and would you believe I don't have any of them - yet! But I looked through your shop and fell in love with Festive Foliage! I can't wait to get my crafty little hands on that set! Thank you so much for your giveaway! And thanks for sponsoring Darnell – she’s awesome! I definitely have some NBUS in my stash and I’m joining her challenge!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card! Looking forward to the next release.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite set that is in stock that I don't have is Teeny Trees. Thanks!
Hi Claire i love all things christmas so cannot wait for the new releases I know given the choice they would find their way into my basket. By the way just been on shop page and seen the old gallery is back I love love love looking at this for inspiration alongside new creations on pinterest, thanks so much Claire for bringing it back such a life safer when my mojo gives up!
ReplyDeletewonderful that you re one of the sponsors for Darnells challenge thanks so very much for your kindness,
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thanks so much for your great kindness in being one of the sponsors for the NBUS Challenge!!
ReplyDeleteah, wonderful work in your card .. such a lovely set!
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I LOVE this tree! You've done the sponging so perfectly! Wow!
ReplyDeleteOh that hint of red and grey is lovely!
ReplyDeleteI REALLY want the Afternoon Tea Sentiments - it's been out of stock for ages. Wah - sniff sniff (hint hint). : )
If you can't scrounge one up, then I'd like Make your Mark which is also on my wishlist. Please and Thank you!
I love everything you create Claire and can't wait for the new release. One of my favourite stamp sets is Frame-it. Wendy x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the colours on the tree. The Coffee Set is on my wishlist :)
ReplyDeleteLovely card Claire!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to be part of your giveaway. It's very hard to choose a set as love them all but I would love the very vintage labels 18. I love your label stamps and have a lot of catching up to do, I am hoping to get back into my stamping again!
Hayley K
Wowzer! What an awesome card! Darnell is the kind of person that always gives you a giggle with her post. Thanks for sponsoring NBUS#5.
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeletewhat a stunning card.
Love your fab work on this, and thank you for being a sponsor.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Love this sneak peek and the soft grey and red colour combo! I love your stamps....I haven't got around to getting We Go Together yet though it is on my wish list :) Thanks x
ReplyDeleteLovely tree, Claire! I enjoyed visiting Darnell's blog so much! Love her play house. LOL I love Cicely on Halloween. Thanks, Paulette S.
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Beautiful card. The grey and red is so lovely and elegant. More often my creative thoughts have been focusing on Christmas cards. On the Christmas theme the Waltzingmouse stamp set that I really like and don't have is the gorgeous Festive Foliage. Thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI was sure I commented on this a few days ago and came back to update it, but I don't see it, so it must've gotten lost between 'send' and 'post'.
ReplyDeleteI love that hint of mauve with grey - so classy!!
Thanks for steering me to the NBUS challenge and thanks for sponsoring it!
Number one on my wishlist for ages is Afternoon Tea Sentiments... I'd REALLY love to get it!! (even if I don't win!!!) If you don't have an extra set lying around somewhere, next on my list is Make Your Mark. Thanks!
Fabulous stamp and of course fabulous card, too!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite set, that I don't have yet is Jolly old elf.
Can't wait to see what your up to for this year's Christmas release :)
Love this new Christmas tree image. It is so ethereal and beautifully designed. Thank you for this opportunity to own one of your wonderful stamps. I would love any stamp from you store as they all look so scrumptious.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love your card Claire! So soft and pretty! A set I have been dying to get would be Old Country Roses. I just love the examples I have seen using it!
ReplyDeleteOh fun to dust off the new and long neglected goodies....Funky Feathers has been on my wish list for you....
ReplyDeleteYour tree is gorgeous! So much intricate detail in that tree and you highlighted it beautifully! Thank you for supporting Darnell's NBUS challenge, it is so thoughtful of you. Your entire store is beautiful, and my favorite set is Big Blooms Poinsettia!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you joining the NBUS bandwagon. Good for you that you don't have any real NBUS. Love the new store (haven't been around for awhile) and Cicely at Halloween has always had my heart!
ReplyDeleteStunning tree, Claire ... looking forward to seeing more of the new release! Your support for sweet Darnell's NBUS challenge is fabulous ... thank you! Top of my WMS wishlist ... Gift Card It! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteDarnell's NBS challenge is just amazing! She brings together so many crafters to share their talents and brings sponsors that I've never heard of before, like Waltzingmouse Stamps. I had such a blast browsing your store and already compiled a little list. At the top of my list was "Little Deer" - so cute!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for being a sponsor at Darnell's NBUS challenge!