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Thursday, April 1, 2010

WMS New Release DT Blog Waltz!

Welcome to the WMS DT Blog Waltz- we're all highlighting the 2 brand new sets Claire is releasing today - Free Spirit - Boy and Free Spirit Sentiments! Two great masculine style stamp sets.

You should start the blog waltz at Claire's blog If you came here from Lynn's blog then you are in the right place!

I am so excited to share with you this card and beach tote that I created. Today I used some of the surfing themed stamps from these new sets. (see my last 3 posts below for graduation and birthday cards).

I found the instructions for this neat beach tote here. I decorated it with the 2 surfboards from this set and the fun sentiment 'cowabunga'!! On the coordinating card I stamped the wave stamp and the surf boards again. Can you smell the wonderful salty ocean air!?!?! LOL!!
The 7"x6"x3" beach tote is big enough to hold some sun tan lotion, a waterbottle, or even a small towel! I thought this Cosmo Cricket DP - Snorkel - was perfect for the surfing/ocean theme!
Here's a close up of the tag on the front - don't you love the detail on the surf boards!?!

The coordinating card is very clean and simple (and very cool dude!!!) - the images are cut out and popped up on foam dimensionals.

Inside a simple sentiment stamped right over the surfboard. So there you have it!

Now waltz on over to Lisa's blog to see what she has to inspire us with these versatile new sets.

Be sure you leave a comment on everyone's blog as you waltz - there will be a free stamp set for one lucky commenter on one of the DT's blogs (which one? we don't know!) and another winner chosen from comments left on Claire's blog -

You have until Sunday 4/4 at 11:59 pm EST to leave a comment. The winners will be announced on Claire's blog Monday 4/5.

Here's the order of the waltz in case you lose your way!

Claire

Laurie




Julia - me!




Thanks SO much for waltzing with us today!!

Stamps: Waltzingmouse - Free Spirit - Boy, Free Spirit Sentiments
Paper: Enchanted evening, white, Terre Cotta Tile - PTI, Blue Bayou - SU, DP Cosmo Cricket/Snorkel Current
Ink: Spring rain, Orange Zest, Hibiscus, Summer Sunrise, Pllum Pudding, Terre Cotta - PTI, Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: foam dimensionals, sewing maching, labels four nestabilities, tote template.
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65 comments:

  1. Joanne TravisApril 1, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    This is awesome, Julia!! I love how bright, fun, and colorful this is. I'll have to check out the blog hop, this looks like a fabulous set. Excellent samples!!!

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  2. Queen MaryApril 1, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    Fantastic projects! I am so excited I decided not to sit out this waltz! My DD lives in California so I like how you "femmed" up these stamps with the colors -- these are really, truly masculine sets though and I'm sure I'm not the only only one with a dearth of those in my collection!

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  3. Polly PierceApril 1, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    I really like this card. Neat, clean and simple and yet soooo with it...

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  4. SabineApril 1, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    I love the clean and simple look!The bag is awesome.Thanks for sharing your projects...

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  5. CrystalApril 1, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    Awesome Julia this is a fabulous project and card..LOVE that bag...!!!

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  6. SandieApril 1, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    I love the bag! The C&S design of the card is just gorgeous. Fantastic work!

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  7. Diane JaquayApril 1, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    Fabulous tote and card, LOVE the bright colors!!

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  8. SandraApril 1, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    Gorgeous bag and beautiful card....i love the surfboard stamp and the way you have used it!,such a lovely bright colour scheme too!.

    Have a lovely Easter weekend,
    San x

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  9. HeatherApril 1, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    What a great idea! I love that tote and I'm sure that can be fussied up all girlie-like, too. I also like how you've done up the card- simple and oh, so Fab!

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  10. laurensmom22April 1, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    Fun bag and great card. I love that you finished the inside of the card too!

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  11. MelissaApril 1, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    What a great project! I love your bag!!

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  12. Verna MasonApril 1, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    Fabulous ideas - clean and simple and perfect!

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  13. LuanneApril 1, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    What great projects. They are all wonderful and bright. Claire has made amazing stamps for this collection!

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  14. Michie BApril 1, 2010 at 3:47 PM

    Cute bag, great card, and as always fabulous ideas!! Thanks.

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  15. KarinApril 1, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    Totally inspired! That beach tote is so stinkin cute!!! Totally opens up a new way of thinking that these are not JUST guy stamps...Love it!

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  16. UnknownApril 1, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    Such fun Julia, LOVE the wee baggie!! lol, great colours and design! Thank you!

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  17. JenApril 1, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    TERRIFIC! love the beach tote with matching card.
    Thank you for sharing!

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  18. Jen CuthbertsonApril 1, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    I love the gradient you used to color the surfboard! Great colors!!

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  19. MargeApril 1, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    What a great "masculine" waltz today, though your pretty card could be for a girlie girl too, with a different sentiment, of course!!! LOVE it & your great tote!!!

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  20. Debbie BernhiselApril 1, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    Hey Julia that is a great card and I love the tote! Both work great with the new stamps!

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  21. jaime aldridgeApril 1, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    Awesome! I love how clean and simple yet stunning this card is! Great job!

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  22. IamDerbyApril 1, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    I love your bag, such a cute idea! The inside of your card is too cute.

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  23. Nancy L.April 1, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    goodness! just too cool! love that little tote ;)

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  24. Laurie MarmonApril 1, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    What a very nice little set. Love the bright colors!

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  25. Shannan TeubnerApril 1, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    This is totally adorable, Julia! Love it!

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  26. deifenApril 1, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    Fantastic ,fun project Julia -great job!!Dei xx

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  27. UnknownApril 1, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    Great project! Thank you for sharing!

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  28. NancyApril 1, 2010 at 6:34 PM

    Wow, what great projects.
    Love thosew colors!!!

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  29. Kathy R.April 1, 2010 at 6:37 PM

    Love the card, too, but the beach tote is freakin' adorable!

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  30. Kevin RenzApril 1, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    What a cute little gift ensemble.

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  31. UnknownApril 1, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    What awesome samples Julia!! Love the colors you used - great projects! :)

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  32. aggiesgirlApril 1, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    If its one thing I know I have to have these stamps, what a beautiful clean card

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  33. Stephanie GrussApril 1, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    I love the bag! That's such a great idea. I love the card too!

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  34. Edna MorrisedieApril 1, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    Love the tote, great use of the images with clean line design!

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  35. BApril 1, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    Oh LOVE the tote! How awesome is that? And I love your cute card that goes with it as well! Fun fun fun!

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  36. Joanne GilchApril 1, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    Nice bag and card...so retro...right back to the big surfing era.

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  37. LaurieJApril 1, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    I'm falling in love with those little surf boards! I love the simplicity of your card and the way you stamped the sentiment on the board in the inside. Great job all the way around.

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  38. Regina MangumApril 1, 2010 at 9:44 PM

    SO cute! What a wonderful project.

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  39. Jennifer MooreApril 1, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    Awesome card. You could even put some swim trunks in the the little tote for a great gift bag.

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  40. KatherineApril 1, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    Julia - love your choice of paper for the bag, it's just marvelous. Love the clean look of the card, the white and blue. It's awesome!

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  41. Jennifer HolmesApril 1, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    Love it, how fun! I love that you added the surfboard on the inside of the card; my card insides are always getting neglected!

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  42. Kelly S.April 1, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    Oh the THINGS you can make with paper, Julia! But they never even LOOK like paper in the end! Love the super slick card to match that adorable tote...just SO awesome!

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  43. Sharli SchaitbergerApril 1, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    Cool Dudette! I was dying to see what the new release was all about - it's great! Nice work, too.

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  44. thestampingladyApril 1, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    Wow--that bag is fantastic! And the card totally rocks! Just way cool!

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  45. suezieApril 2, 2010 at 4:38 AM

    I love that you have doen more than a card - super cute bag. Love that you card is clean & simple too.

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  46. Smilie girlApril 2, 2010 at 5:24 AM

    The tote is fantastic. And I love the use of the surfboard inside the card with the sentiment. Thanks for showcasing this new stamp set.

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  47. CherylApril 2, 2010 at 5:28 AM

    This is terrific, Julia! Inspiring! I printed these directions and never got around to making one! Now, after seeing yours I MUST do it! Great! Thanks!

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  48. Ingrid DanversApril 2, 2010 at 5:40 AM

    The card and bag are beautiful. The stamp set is a great one. You did a wonderful job.

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  49. Bonnie BApril 2, 2010 at 5:42 AM

    Julia - You always inspire me! The colors on this piece are wonderful - so warm - I am ready for the beach!

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  50. Holly SaveurApril 2, 2010 at 6:51 AM

    Lovely card and gift set.

    holly.

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  51. Lynn MercurioApril 2, 2010 at 7:31 AM

    Outstanding gift set there Julia. The bright colors are perfect for these images. I love the way you added the sentiment on the inside of your card. What a great use of that stamp! Awesome job.

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  52. Mary BApril 2, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    Love the projects you've made with these two new sets - I've just placed my first order!

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  53. Jen CarterApril 2, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    That's so cute! Love the paper paired with the stamps!

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  54. DenniseApril 2, 2010 at 12:37 PM

    WOW you are sooo talented.... thanks for the link for the template too ... what a wonderful resource. The colors go perfectly~!

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  55. katrynkaApril 2, 2010 at 1:06 PM

    Really great ideas! I love all the bright colors.

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  56. Wayne and KethaApril 2, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    What a darling set.. Has so many possibilities. Also love the simplicity of the card...ties everything together. Great Job!

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  57. AntjeApril 2, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    Wnderful bag and I love how you put the quote in the surf board! look really coool!

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  58. Jenn CopelandApril 3, 2010 at 12:08 AM

    fun! thanks for the link to the bag! this will be fun for my first grade class's end of the year luau! Love these stamps!

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  59. BonnieApril 3, 2010 at 12:21 AM

    What a perfect set!!. Card and great gift bag also. Thanks for sharing.

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  60. Charmaine StackApril 3, 2010 at 1:17 AM

    What a fun project! Cute card, too!

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  61. Lynne PhelpsApril 3, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    Wonderful card! Love the graphic style of these sets!

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  62. ShalahApril 4, 2010 at 12:29 AM

    What a cute set! I love the idea of a beach tote and the card is just perfect!

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  63. Heather KApril 4, 2010 at 2:50 AM

    Beautiful projects. Love the detail inside the card too. Nice touch!

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  64. Create With JoyApril 4, 2010 at 6:04 AM

    Hi Julia

    I love your projects and your beautiful banner! Happy Easter!

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

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  65. KindredEspritApril 5, 2010 at 11:57 PM

    I think you showed off how well this works as a cool (teen) card for either a boy or girl!

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment - I really appreciate it! Julia