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Thursday 28 April 2011

...welcome to May at WMS...


Welcome to Day 1 of the May Release samples - I'm kicking us off with a new set called Gingham & Co. If you're new here, we release new clear photopolymer stamps (that's the best ones) every other month. May is a release month and so we will be previewing our new goodies for the next couple of days while we count down to May 1st, when all of the new goodies will be available in our store! Be sure to check back with us for the eye candy if nothing else and stay tuned for the huge competition - there is a super prize, but you will be required to make something!!! :)

Before I tell you any more tho' - do please be sure to check in with our DT to see what the ladies have been up to!! I can't wait to see!



For today's project, I made up 3 little cupcake boxes - the template will be released on May 1st along with the new stamps!! I love cupcakes, who doesn't? but any templates I have seen to date have had flat sided cuppies, since any cuppies I bake are usually round, I wanted a round template. So I made this one up! You like?? Such a versatile little template it's doing double duty here as a little flower pot!


Gingham & Co. is a set featuring three background building gingham stamps in three different scales. I absolutely adore gingham and I can see this set in so many different settings, right away I'm thinking Baby stuff, but Christmas of course and also spring things like today's project!!!

There is a 4th stamp in the set - the "& Co." - It's a reverse polka dot stamp which will be incredibly useful for creating areas of coloured polka patterns in any colour you choose - you can see that I have inked it up in green here to get a lovely green and white polka dot pattern on the right hand leaf. If you look closer you can see that I used the same stamp to create the pink and white polka pattern on the second petal of the flower.


I used all three scales of gingham on my little project, as I love mixing them, I think the variation in scale adds so much interest!

Right away I'm going to tell you that these are LARGE stamps!! We always make our backgrounders extra long so that you have no trouble stamping the full length of a standard size 4.25 x 5.5 inch card.

The three gingham stamps are for creating backgrounds and will line up perfectly - the reverse polka is a huge stamp that will enable you to cover approx one half of a 4.25 x 5.5 inch card front. I made the stamp large on purpose, mainly because the polka dot pattern is not one that would be easy to line up and a large stamp means that I don't really need to do that, but also I envisaged cutting/punching shapes from the reverse polka impressions, such as the leaves here.


I'll be back later with details on this project, but I have to say it is very simply made, the hardest bit is waiting for the card to dry (much sponging with distress inks! ) so that I could stick it together!


The Competition

Just before I go I want to tell you a little about the competition - Waltzingmouse Stamps is turning two on the 21st May! And I want you all to join me in celebrating with a little tea party!! Here's what I want you to do - since I'm bringing the buns (cupcakes!!! - that's what we call them over here) - you can bring the tea!

I want you to use either the Free Tea bag baggie template - downloadable here - or the Tea cup template if you already own it - a purchase is NOT required to play, if you don't have the tea cup, get the free tea bag baggie. If you have the Piece of Cake template you may use that also (you don't need to make a cake - a slice is perfect!).

Make either the tea cup/tea bag baggie or slice of cake and decorate/stamp them for a party! I will open a post for them here on my blog after the release and we'll have an inlinkz feature where you can link them up for everyone to see.

You will have until 21st May to link your entries and we will only be accepting ONE entry per person! So give it your everything!!

The Prize
One random winner, to be chosen on the 21st May, will win £200 worth of WMS goodies (that's about $333USD, $316 CAD $305AUD). The winner may pick their choice from all the stamp sets/die templates/papers available at the store and will also have the option of picking from future releases!! So if you already have a good WMS collection, the next few releases could be yours for free!!

Anyone tickled?

68 comments:

  1. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful...and such a great prize to be had. If you convert that to SA Rands it's HUGE! LOL. Definitely going to play along.

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  2. Wow Claire, first to comment...! AMAZING ... jaw droppingly fantastic cupcake holders..these are fab. Adore the new gingham... On my wish list for May 1st! Off to get inky for the competition too..... ! Woot woot!

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  3. Oh Claire, what a generous birthday present - what to do!! Oh yes, put in an entry. Love the sneak peeks and really love the cupcakes.

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  4. Wow Wow Wow I'm def tickled I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Gingham you have really made my morning woooohooooo. the competition sounds wonderful. As always Claire you have done it again excellent stamps and fabulous ideas to boot. Loving the buns (we call them that too in Scotland, well I do)

    Must get the thing cap on.

    might jump up and down on the bed for a bit to celebrate!

    Ali x

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  5. Wow, I LOVE these cupcakes!!! I can't wait to see the May release. ;)

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  6. Hi Claire

    Your cupcake boxes look great and I both like the colors as well as the way you made them. I think the gingham stamps and the reverse polka dot stamp perfectly suit for these boxes and as little flower pot they are really very beautiful.
    I look forward to seeing all the new stamps and now I'll go to see what the DT ladies have created.

    Have a nice day!

    Kind regards
    Carola

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  7. Wow, you cupcakes are simply amazing and so it this prize!!

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  8. Claire - love the little cupcake cases and the gingham stamps are going to be so useful!! I can see that's going to be on my list.

    And I really like the competition too - glad I'll be home in time to take part!!

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  9. Oooh, this set looks fab, I love gingham and cupcakes too! And what a generous prize for the competition too, might have a go LOL!

    But also wanted to say a big thanks for your brilliant, speedy service - once again, it arrived within a day of ordering:-)

    Keep up the good work, I can't wait to see what you come up with next!

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  10. Hi Claire!

    Your cupcakes are sooooo lovely!!! Wow, what a fun idea and perfect to put those easter eggs in, love it!! And almost two year Waltzing Mouse!! Congrats! And I love the huge success that it is!! But how could it not, your stamps are amazing! The challenge sounds awesome, what a fun idea and the prize! Wow!! It's huge!!! I'll get my ideas started already, hee hee!
    All the best, dear Claire, can't wait to see what more will be in this release!

    Hugs, Wendy

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  11. Gosh, that sound amazing Clare - what an incredible prize. Happy Birthday WMS for May! Love the gingham stamps too, can see loads of possibilities for those.

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  12. OMG OMG OMG OMG! I cannot even believe Gingham and Co. and that little cupcake template?! I seriously cannot even wait until Sunday! SO AMAZING, CLAIRE!

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  13. Yippee!!! a new template!!! I LOVE this gorgeous cupcake Claire!! what fun colors and flowers highlighting your beautiful gingham stamps!!! can't wait for MAY 1!!!

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  14. Tickled? I'm rolling on the floor!!! There's just nobody out there that can compete with your creativity. Can't wait to see what else is in store, and very excited about the competition!

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  15. I will be there in the queue for the gingham! LOVE these cupcakes - perfection!


    Penny

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  16. Claire, those cupcake holders are just fabulous. I love the mix of colour & pattern (really showcases this new release perfectly!) Can't wait until release day!

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  17. Whoa....! Yes, I'm tickled. First of all, I LOVE gingham so have already put this set on my WM wish list - it's growing fast. I Love the cupcake "Boxes" and can't wait to get that template. Yours are smashingly cute! Would love to participate in the Tea Party challenge, and oh, what fun it would be to win!!! Can't wait to play with my new sets, which came yesterday already. That was fast! Great project to feature this new set.

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  18. These are just too cute. So many occasions where these would be just perfect! I am looking forward to giving this one a try, too! Just outstanding, Claire!

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  19. What a grand creation Claire! You have such a wonderful imagination - love you to pieces!

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  20. Tickled to pieces ... Tea Parties are right up my alley, Clare! Can't wait to give your challenge a try!

    The cupcakes projects with gingham are just darling!!!

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  21. Oooh, I've been hoping you'd come out with a gingham background! Your cupcakes are adorable! I may have to snag that template to make teacher gifts :) The competition sounds like fun - and wow, what a prize! Thank you!!

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  22. Oh Claire.. those cupcakes are FABULOUS!! LOVE LOVE LOVE them!! What FUN!! I HAD to PINTRIST them! :)
    What a FABBY birthday prize!!! THANKS for a GREAT chance to win!
    Have a GREAT day.. off to PEEK at the DTs treasures! :)

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  23. I knew I was going to love the gingham, but I have to say that the reverse polka dot stamp is GENIUS! I have plenty of polka-dots already, but can't wait for the reverse. You've done it again Claire, especially with the generous challenge prize too!

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  24. Okay I'm totally tickled and your new set is fab, the DT has really out done themselves, and your cupcakes are delish!!!

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  25. Love your buns, Claire! LOL! Gingham is a great idea. These are so sweet - look like little flower pots. I am off to see the DT samples now; too exciting!

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  26. *Jaw dropping* Am flabbergasted! what a birthday pressie! BTW love the project today, uber cute and love the stamps.

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  27. oh those little pots (or cupcakes) are just way too cute! love the gingham!!

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  28. Reverse polka dots?!? Perfect! You're amazing, Claire.

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  29. Those cupcakes are so cute!!! And I'm loving the new gingham and polka dot stamps (along with all your other tempting peeks over the past few days!) The contest sounds amazing, it would be a dream come true to have that money to spend on all the WM sets I haven't been able to acquire yet!

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  30. WOWZERS Claire! These little treat containers are the sweetest things! Lovin' all the gingham and polka dots! You knocked my socks off!

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  31. Oh, oh, OH! Gingham backgrounds, REVERSE polka, and a mega giveaway?!!?? I'd say birthday excitement is brewing!!!

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  32. These are too cute for words. And clearly I love the stamps! I cant wait to see everything on the 1st!

    -rwk
    rwkrafts.blogspot.com

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  33. Brilliant Claire, and just up my street! These will definitely go in my basket on Sunday. Love both the stamp set and the template. Bravo!!!

    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  34. Claire, those little cupcake boxes are PERFECT!!!! Your skill at creating templates astounds me.

    I have had the teacup for a long time, and have yet to actually make it - so thank you for the reason to break it out! I am looking forward to playing along :)

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  35. GASP! This is amazing!! WOW! So adorable and clever!

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  36. WOW! Those little cupcakes are just simply AMAZING!!

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  37. Claire, these are so cute!! I love your mix of patterned papers and what an adorable template!

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  38. Great design Claire...so good.....this is what your were born for girl!! This is the result of you being able to take time to create and I so love to see that special touch you bring to paper crafting. Great gingham stamps too.

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  39. Absolutely fabulous cupcake boxes!!

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  40. sheer brilliance. you are such a clever lady and I'm proud to have you as a friend, you never fail to amaze.

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  41. WOW!! WOW!! WOW!! Your little cupcake holders are just the most creative and darling!! You never cease to amaze me with your fabulous ideas!! I just can't get over how darling these are!!

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  42. The new gingham & co set is just too, too cute! It will go well with my Bountiful Baskets and all the adorable Tea stamps! I am lookign forward to seeing all the wonderful projects and the upcoming contest! As always, you are so very generous!

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  43. Oh Claire, these are so amazing! I love the reverse dots and have been dying for a gingham set! Brilliant and I'm so excited for your birthday celebration!

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  44. These little cupcake cups are so fun. (I was making something like this a few months ago but didn't get the kinks worked out) And your Gingham & Co stamps are going to make a wonderful addition to my small WMStamps collection...
    THANK YOU for all you do.

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  45. these are so cute, and the gingham and the polka-dots are just great! Another fantastic job, that "baking" of yours :-)

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  46. lots of ooohs and aaaahs going on here! loving the gingham!! fab cupcake holder!!!

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  47. Wow...these cupcake boxes are just too stinkin' cute! Gingham & Co. looks like the perfect background set to add to my ever growing collection of WMS.

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  48. Those three cupcake holders in three different sizes are precious. The colors are fantastic! The gingham stamps look great on your leaves and a card that I spotted on anther blog...must have been a DT member!!!!
    I can't wait to play with the tea bag baggie template.
    Your generosity is overwhelming!!!! Good luck to all!!!

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  49. Oh my, these are delicious!!!! Sooo cute! And I just LOVE Gingham!

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  50. Wow these are simply divine!!! Can't wait to see the full release. I believe I'm going to do some shopping! YAY!

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  51. These are so pretty! I'm thinking about mother's day crafts for the masses to make, and I think something as pretty as this would go down a treat.
    Very excited to hear of your 2nd birthday! That means I've been admiring and enjoying your work for nearly 2 years :)

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  52. Hi Claire,
    I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your cupcake holders! So cute ~ And these Gingham Stamps are to die for! Thanks so much for a chance to win such great prizes!!!

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  53. I love, Love LOVE the gingham and reverse polka dot stamps!!!!! I have most of your other background pattern stamps and there is no way I can do without this one! Charming!

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  54. Totally gorgeous little cupcake holder thingies!!! So pretty in gingham too. Better sharpen the pencil and start cooking nice dinner's!!!!

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  55. This is a great stamp set - I just love the gingham and polka dots! your display is so cute - what talent!

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  56. What a beautiful set of cupcake holders! I love the different sized gingham, and the reverse polka dot is genius! And wow, what a generous prize!!! I love a tea party!

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  57. what a cute project and the challenges sounds like fun

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  58. I LOVE your cupcake template! I love all things 'cupcakey' so this is def a 'must have' for me. As for the 'Gingham & Co'...need it,want it...def must have it lol :)
    Shaz x

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  59. OMGoodness! These are fabulous cupcake boxes and perfect for your gingham set - wow!

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  60. Claire this project tickles me!!! It is so cute!!!

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  61. These are amazing...........you're so clever Claire!!!!

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  62. WOWIE! Template downloaded - thanks Claire! What a fun way to celebrate a terrific company & owner! :D

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  63. absolutely LOVE that cupcake template! And, the gingham is adorable. I plan to play along, too! Thanks!

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  64. What a fabulous birthday present you are giving away! LOVE the new cupcake template you have designed. Great challenge too! Happy Birthday!

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  65. These cupcakes are amazing!!! I love looking at them! Oohhh, the gingham really has my heart racing. I must own this set!

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  66. WOW! I am so excited about this! I have recently found WM and started my collection of beautiful stamps from here. I have been working for 2 days now to get me little project ready. I can't wait! Thank You...sending Big Hugs and Little Tickles to you all!

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  67. Where do I link up my Tea Party entry?

    Gorgeous samples in this post!

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