Hi There! Welcome to Day #1 of the
Waltzingmouse Stamps March Previews. Claire will be releasing
FIVE new stamp sets on
Tuesday, March 1 & for the next 4 days,
Claire, the Waltzingmouse DT & myself will be sharing some awesome samples showcasing these amazing stamps! Today, we are all previewing
Way Out West and Back in the Saddle. Living here in Phoenix, AZ aka: The WILD WILD WEST I immediately fell in love with these stamps! I was inspired to create a mini book featuring my step-daughter Meredith who happens to have a passion for both Western and English riding. These stamps were just what I needed to create this mini! Hope I don't bore you with a few pics :)
Page 1: Features the sentiment "WELL HEY THERE Little LADY" from
Back in the Saddle:
Page 2: Features the sentiment "HOWDY PARTNER" from
Back in the Saddle:
Page 3: Features the sentiment "GIDDYUP" and the pair of boots images from
Back in the Saddle and the wood grain patterned paper was stamped using a background from
Way Out West:
Page 4: Features the sentiment "Have a ROOTIN' TOOTIN' time" from
Back in the Saddle and what looks to me to be a Navajo inspired decorative border from
Way Out West:
Page 5: Features the sentiments "HAPPY TRAILS" & "ROUND UP THE POSSE" as well as the cowboy/horse image from
Back in the Saddle and the star border from
Way Out West:
Page 6: Features a quote from John Wayne aka: THE Duke :) from
Back in the Saddle:
Page 7: Features the sentiment "GIDDYUP" from
Back in the Saddle and a fun border full of "Western themed" words from
Way Out West:
Page 8: Features the sentiment "KITH 'N' KINSFOLK HOEDOWN BRING THE POSSE" from
Back in the Saddle:
Page 9: Features the sentiment "YEE HAW" from
Back in the Saddle and the patterned paper immediately behind the photo was stamped using various images from both
Way Out West and Back in the Saddle:
That's all I have for today - for some awesome inspiration be sure to see what
Claire (Owner),
Julia,
Lynn,
Anya,
Bonnie,
Jennifer,
Belinda,
Carly and the newest Waltzingmouse DT Member,
Sarah Martina Parker. I am sure you will all love her creations as well as the entire DT's so please be sure to visit all of their blogs and leave them some love.
I hope you come see what I have to share tomorrow for the Waltzingmouse March Previews Day #2.
Thanks so much for visiting! Be Sweet :)
Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Waltzingmouse Way Out West and Back in the Saddle
Die Templates & Machine: Spellbinders™ Nestabilities® S4-304 Eyelet Circles, S4-290 Labels Fourteen,
S4-172 Pinking Circles SM,
S4-170 Pinking Circles LG,
S4-143 Long Classic Scalloped Rectangles, S4-142 Long Classic Rectangles LG,
S4-116 Standard Circles SM,
S4-114 Standard Circles LG,
S4-138 Petite Ovals LG,
S4-139 Petite Scalloped Ovals LG,
S4-295 Lacey Squares,
S5-029 Nested Lacey Pennants,
S5-028 Nested Pennants,
LF-114 Grand Circles,
S4-243 Ric Rac Diamond Borderabilities Petite,
GC-001 Grand Calibur
Ribbon:
Cranberry, Milk Chocolate and Pine Cone Vintage crinkly ribbon &
Vintage Cherry, Vintage Chocolate, Vintage Green Bakers Twine Courtesy of
Kimberly @ My Craft Spot
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73 Sweet Comments So Far:
This is such a fun mini-album! Aren't they so much fun to make? You rocked these stamps, girly! :) Happy Saturday!
Beautiful album and these stamps are just perfect for those photos ... Meredith will be thrilled
Oh Mona, what a stellar job you've done with these stamps. I dont even know where I'd even have a call to use these stamps but under your crafty tutelage I think I now NEED these stamps! What fun! I will definitely be saddling up for this here set.
lol, Mona, it cracks me up when you produce a work of art like this, so much detail and work and then you say "that's all for today" as if it's not very much!!! Mona your mini album is just a dream of a creation, I loved everything about it!! you have such impeccable taste!! for Pete's sake, why won't it rub off on me!! lol!! Thank you so much! Big Hugs!!
Oh what a dear sweet little album! Love how you have pops of red and orange with all of the soft colors. The lacy edge is fantastic! Great job, as always, Mona!
This mini book is incredible. What great photos to combine with so many images from this set. Your POPS of color on each page really draw you into the mini-story for each photo. Truly a wonderful keepsake.
Your mini book is the perfect showcase for the WMS set! I love your soft colours and how you stuck to black and white photos. Thanks for the inspiration
Such a lovely memory book - the images of Meredith are so lovely. The sentiments and stamps from Claire's sets are perfect. Such a work of love - and must have taken ages to make!! It's fab!
FABULOUS mini book! The papers, stamps and your embellishments look fantastic together! Great project! :)
What a fabulous book full of memories Mona! Love how each photo is black and white -it really makes the rest of the book shine!!
OMG, Mona, this book is simply amazing! Every page is fabulous! This is one of your most impressive projects ever!
Fabulous mini album Mona, love all the details. What a keepsake this will make.
Wow! This is a fabulous mini album, Mona! I love how you showcased so many stamps in this little book and how well they go with your sweet photos! Love this darling keepsake!
Such thee perfect keepsake album...what a great way to showcase all the stamps!
Ohh girl I just ADORE this!!
Holy cow girl is truly incredible! You've got such great style!!
Wow what an adorable little scrapbook! Love the whole western look with all of your fabulous details!
Wonderful album for that very special girl to have as a keepsake!
Mona, your mini books are always so fantastic! You've really outdone yourself showing off how easy these sets are to use and what a perfect compliment to these picures of your step-daughter!
OH MY GOODNESS! This book is FANTASTIC!!! Wish I knew some John Wayne quotes to throw into my comments! Great pictures and a wonderful, thoughtful, love-filled keepsake! Something to treasure always!
What a awesome album!!!!
This is awesome Mona! Such a great idea and the stamp set is the perfect addition to its pages!
Oh Mona, these pics of Meredith are perfect for this WM set. I love the little mini book you created. I think if I scrapbook again, that it will be minis. Wonderful creation GF. :)
Hugs~
What a gorgeous album, those precious photo's are perfect for this stamp set.
Deb x
Mona, your mini book is absolutely phenomenal! You really make these stamps and all those dies look incredible! I never would have thought I needed these stamps but now having seen your wondrous creation I will be getting these! Thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us!
Love, love, love your fun photo book Mona! what a great use of the stamps - super colors and details on each page - what a wonderful treasure for Meredith!
Beautiful album!! I love every page! Especially love all of the fun embellishments!
Kimberly
Mona, in case you were wondering, this project is exactly why I think you are one of the very best, most creative designers out there!!! What a treasure you have created! OMG, I can't get over all the beautiful papers, dies and embellishments you used! What an incredible masterpiece! Only you can make these stamps look so appealing!
What a wonderful project. simply stunning and beautiful keepsake. Love it
Ali x
Oh, WOW, Mona -- these new stamps are perfect for my hubby who'd have LOVED Ridin' into the Sunset with the Duke any ole day of the week! If anyone asks him to go see a movie, he replies, "Why? John Wayne's dead, isn't he?" LOL!!! I'm pretty sure these sets will be required before his next birthday.
Amazing that Claire came up with these fabulous Wild West sets from Ireland?!
You have such a lovely way of creating beautiful keepsakes that I know will be treasured!!!
great mini album, mona! love the distressed look. wonderful papers and embellies. love the wood buttons. great photos! thanks for sharing and have a lovely day! *hugs* steph :)
Mona your mini album is gorgeous! I love the way you made it so elegant and western at the same time!
Absolutely fabulous mini scrapbook, Mona! Awesome photos of Meredith and perfectly presented with gorgeous papers, stamps and embellies! Wow you are so creative!
Jaw droppingly gorgeous project Mona! I am totally speechless! This is such a brilliant and creative project! What a perfect way to showcase these sweet stamps! Claire has to be giddy!
Mona, this is such a wonderful mini album! I love the way you used Spellbinders dies in so many ways! The western theme works so perfectly with your photos! Beautiful!
AWESOME album with so many wonderful elements you created Mona!! My oldest daughter rodoed with her dad for years and I have many pics. This set would be so perfect to show them off with!! Great inspiration!
Wow Mona,
what a lovely mini album with all the wonderful details.
It looks so great :-)
XX Kathi
Mona this is just so beautiful- such a great gift to make for your step daughter.
Those pictures are priceless.
Love the new sentiments
Mona, you are one talented lady! This little book is a major masterpiece! I can't believe how many gorgeous dies and gorgeous stamps you used in one project! I am so excited about this release! Thanks so much for sharing so much!
Stunningly gorgeous, Mona! What a beautiful sneak peak of these wonderful stamps!
OMG, Mona, this little book is an instant treasure! I'm amazed by all the beautiful PP, dies and stamps you used! Meredith will treasure this forever! Absolutely gorgeous, every single page!
Amazing, stunning mini book, Mona! Every page is a little masterpiece by itself! I love these wonderful WM stamps and how your coordinated them with some beautiful dies and fabulous papers!
Wow, what an absolutely lovely keepsake! You have showcased these two stamps set wonderfully, showing all of their potential. And the details - the ribbons, buttons, borders and DP are perfect.
So very beautiful, Mona! I am just floored by the beauty and creativeness of your gorgeous mini-book! I just love how you made it shabby but still elegant! The photos are perfect and the WM stamps are fabulous! This is so inspiring! Thanks!
I'll be honest, I saw the other previews, and wondered what the heck a shabby girl like you would do with this kind of set... but WOW... you did a fantastic job! Beautiful as ALWAYS... you do an amazing job with mini-albums, lady! :)
Wow Mona, this beautiful little album is really a work of art and heart! LOVE it!
What a wonderful little keepsake Mona!!!
Fabulous us e of these amazing versatile sets!
Mona, this is such a work of heart! You have really done these wonderful photos justice with your beautiful work. This is just terrific!
Wow Mona, this mini book is so incredible, girl! So much love went into this one! I love the photos of Meredith! All these WM stamps look amazing! Great job!
What a perfect keepsake! This is a phenomenal project, Mona! Every page I'd a work of art! It must have taken weeks to complete! So many beautiful SB dies and matched so perfectly with these gorgeous WM stamps! I am totally blown away!
I am having problems finding my breath, Mona! This mini-book is out of this world gorgeous! Wow, I can't believe how much detail and creativity you put into this project! What a way to showcase these beautiful new WM stamps! Claire must be pinching herself that her stamps can be put to such creative use! You are amazing!
I love this new stamps set! Any thing western is right up my alley! I think you did a magnificent job with these stamps and all the wonderful dies too! You really make WM shine!
Simply amazing, Mona! I'm totally speechless! This project is incredible! Every page is just perfect and the those photos of Meredith are so complimented by your gorgeous details and embellishments! This is definitely my favorite project of yours to date!
Mona, what a phenomenal project! This really makes those WM stamps sing! I love all the beautiful flowers, bows, stitching, die cuts and stamps on every magnificent page! It just doesn't get any better than this! Wow!
Stunningly gorgeous, Mona! There is just so much to love about this project! All of these new stamps are so beautiful and fit your motif so perfectly! This is an absolute treasure!
So pretty ! Mona. I love the album!
I'm never bored seeing your pix or your wonderful works of art. What a great idea Mona... this little book is spectacular! What a special keepsake for your step-daughter. You rock. Pure and simple.
Hugs,
L
Mona, this project is beyond gorgeous! I think this must be your most creative design ever! What sweet stamps paired with fantastic photos of your step-daughter and embellished with gorgeous flowers, bows and tags! I'm just giddy with excitement over every page! Thanks so much! Definitely one of my favourites!
Terrific mini book, Mona! It's unbelievable how many gorgeous dies and gorgeous stamps you used in one project! After seeing them, I want them all! You've created a magnificent keepsake and made Waltzing Mouse and Spellbinders look great at the same time!!!
Your step-daughter will love this ( just like me :) The combo of these western sentiments and your choice of papers is just amazing! She will cherish this album. It's priceless and jaw-dropping beautiful!
WOW! This is a wonderful project. This is Mona gone west! LOL! Beautiful layouts on every page and all the embellishments are perfect.
Mona, your projects are the most inspiring!!! This little book is a masterpiece that your step daughter will treasure forever! Wow, I can't believe all the detail on every page! Such gorgeous papers and sweet distressing everywhere! I love these new stamps!
I am so in love with this sweet little mini scrapbook, Mona! Your step-daughter is a doll and obviously loves horse riding! Those pictures are so perfect in B&W with all of these gorgeous DP and beautiful embellishments! I love the various flowers, bows and baker's twine you used! This is the perfect keepsake and an lovely way to showcase Claire's new stamps!!!! Bravo!!!!
Mona, your book is so inspiring! I really want these stamps after seeing your beautiful project! You did a magnificent job showcasing these new release!
Great mini-scrapbook, Mona! Love the theme and the sweet photos! These stamps fit so well; what a perfect showcase for WM! This is definitely one of your best ever!!!!!
Mona, you are just so creative! This must have taken weeks to complete! I can't get over how much detail and love was obviously put into this project! I'm sure Claire is beaming right now and I know your little Meredith will cherish this forever! Simply breathtaking!!!!!!
Wow, I'm so blown away by your incredible mini-book! This is such a great example of why I think you are one of the most creative designers around!!! I love all the beautiful details on each page and how you worked this around the theme of this stamp set! Just plain brilliant!!!
Wow, Mona , I'm so happy I scrolled down and saw this phenomenal project! I am totally speechless! What a magnificent little book! Truly a work of art! I love every single page here! So many gorgeous details and a perfect theme to show off these new stamps! Mona you are beyond talented!
Wow, Mona! You're a clever girl! Thanks for the inspiration! :D
Mona, this is the cutest, most creative project ever! Actually, this is your most stunning! I love every detail on every page! The number of gorgeous dies and stamps used is incredible! Claire is dancing!
this album is just amazing. i'm sure your stepdaughter will love it to bits! claire is so lucky to have you!
WOW! Your creativity and attention to detailing is AMAZING and STUNNING! YOU have a GIFT! Wonderful little scrapbook and design! The subject of your little book is just precious!
Ok, seriously that is one of the most gorgeous mini albums I have ever seen! Wow!
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