here's how I got started...

here's how I got started...
a 20 minute podcast by Crazy BeYOUtiful

Friday, January 8, 2010

2 peeks on Friday!

Happy Friday!
The sun is out & it quit snowing!

Let's start with a few Q & A's...

#1...Love these new stamps! Will they be available right after CHA or will we have to wait?! You know that once you show us, we want them immediately!

Ted called on Wednesday...
the stamps are MADE...
he's just waiting for the white scallop storage sheets.

So...he's way ahead of schedule and they'll be shipping right after CHA...

YIP YIP YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!!

#2...9? oh man, I better brush up on my Wendy stamps .... can I ask a favor, for those of us who do not have unlimited funds, can you make a sheet of stamps that you do one project with?

Hmmm... you can make projects with each individual set now...

This group did a challenge...

the results are in their photos section...
they have examples showing what they did with just one set...

But with the new sets...that may be an idea for a post...AFTER CHA!

#3...Is the rose done in Fired Brick with a little Rock Candy?

Actually, it's the new barn door, with rock candy distress stickles...LOVE it!

#4...where o where is the teaching schedule you promised? i'll be there even if i have to drive 5 hours!

It's coming...but not 'til after CHA for sure. I need to get some dates from Ted & Michelle, before I commit...

and during February, I'll be designing all new workshops...

#5...will Ranger make us wait forever & a day to get the new inks? They are really nice looking.

I think...NOT!
My understanding is that they'll ship right after CHA...

Reinkers are being produced TODAY!...
make sure you get them when you get the new pads...
It's a TRUST ME!

You'll be using them...LOTS!

#6...how about just a little hint..what's in THE BOOK? SPILL!

YIKES...all CAPS...she's serious!
Ok...

12 DETAILED projects...
LOTS more details in the projects...
complete instructions for each...
complete supply list for each...
stamping on new surfaces...
a COOL new product or 2...
new distress ink colors...
MORE tips & hints...
color photos showing steps and details...

I said in the beginning of this book that we're "kicking it up a notch...and taking stamping from 101 to 102".

enough info?

The art is @ Stampers Anonymous...being photographed & Matt is getting the pages all set up, so everything will fit.

I'm waiting patiently to see the cover...NOT

You'll see it here...
just as soon as I get a photo...
HOPEFULLY, sometime next week...

#7... I am LOVING the bigger rose BTW!

Then you'll be happy x 2...
I think you guys missed that HINT in a previous post...ha!

#8...And about those peeks...any chance that we're getting something like a "Wendy styled" Game card/bingo card? And Wendy markers too (i.e. l'il flowers)? I'd love to see a set with scissors in it too some day...just sayin' :)

NOPE...sorry! No scissors...
no bingo either...I did consider it...but...

#9...will you share you Maya Road samples with us?

YOU BET! I think Caroline will let the peeks begin on WEDNESDAY!
Stay TUNED!

You will LOVE the release they are doing...I DO!

And like I said...
one set is a PERFECT FIT...
with some new stamps..FATE!

Last one for today...
#10...I've saved my Xmas $$$...how much will I NEED to get all the stamps? I guess my question is did you make 7 again?

NOPE...
this time I have 12 sets total...

7 large...
the same size as the current sets...

and 5 smaller sets...
those will be regular sized stamps, on a smaller storage sheet...

still scalloped, like the large sheet...

and YES...
the smaller sets will still fit in the acrylic storage binder!

They'll have 2 holes...

Ok...first FRIDAY peek...

using...
tumbled glass & rusty hinge...



and since you are leaving such nice comments...

you earned another...

this shows tumbled glass and bundled sage...
I LOVEEEEEEEE that combo!



Back on Monday with more peeks...
comments earn peeks...

Have a GREAT weekend!!
Stay warm...
HAVE FUN...

make art!
wendy

70 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh, I love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love the dress pattern!!!

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness ... you threw a curve ball ... a dress!!! I am doing little skippy hoppy jumpy things ... I hate waiting and straight after CHA ... it's my birthday!!! Make sure Ted ships to the UK quick too ... just saying :0)

Anonymous said...

Lovely color combos! Have a happy weekend, Wendy & Rick.
Trish

Kim said...

Love the new colors and the little bit you're showing of the new stamps. I'm off to Simon Says Stamp to place a preorder for the inkpads and reinkers!!! Stay warm!

Chirpin Is Fun said...

Love the new colors and the background stamps are awesome! Can't wait...how long...like you I don't have much patience!

Elaine A said...

Hi Wendy -

Two peeks! WOW! I love, love, love that dress, love your patterns on the stamps - ah jeez - I just love anything Wendy!!!! LOL!!

Elaine Allen

Jeanne said...

Such eye candy you're letting us see! I'm confident we're finally getting our houndstooth...what about a crossword puzzle?

Linda said...

You are right, tumbled glass and bundled sage are AWESOME together. Love the dress and the background!

Enjoy the sun! Stay warm!

Linda

Etta said...

YOU NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE me, Wendy! I MISS YOU...SO MUCH! Have a wonderful weekend. You too, Rick.

Cim Allen said...

Thanks for the peeks !! I can't wait for all the new stuff to hit the shelves so I can go broke :) LOL. I've already pre-ordered all the new ink colors .. I really like the bundled sage and tumbled glass combo .. YOU ROCK GIRL !!!! Have a great weekend

Scrapthat said...

I'm loving all the new colors! MUST HAVES.
Cute dress stamp! :)

Denise said...

I have to admit I am a newbie to your stamps. Can't wait to see the new stamps so I can start my WV Collection! :D I love your art.

michelle said...

Love the dress how cute art chick gets dressed!

Vacation or new stamps? hmmm

New stamps it is so much fun to play everyday!

Nancy said...

WOWOWOWOWOW! 12 sets??? YEA! I just love the color peeks you're giving us - can't wait til Feb to have them in my hot li'l hands!

Have a wonderful creative, relaxing weekend ... get rested up for CHA! ;o)

Shirley Smith said...

Love the way you do the blog. Always very interesing and fun to read. Am loving the new stamps set (peaks are wonderful) The dress stamp looks like one I need. Have a great weekend Wendy and Rick.

dblanken said...

I had a feeling you would be having a plaid type background - the dress stamp will be a must as well as all of your stamps. Can't wait.

Kathy said...

Love what looks like a 40's/50's style vintage dress. The new book sounds fantastic!! As the peeks continue my list is growing. It is a good thing I saved all my Christmas money.

SusanK said...

Absolutely LOVERLY! Just how much bigger on the x2???? Inquiring minds want to know. 8)

Donna said...

I'll be back for more peeks on Monday!!

Kathleen said...

Very cool stuff! I love the "after Christmas" winter slump......great time for getting out the WV stamps and MR chipboard!

Helen said...

How do I choose between 12 new sets of stamps which I am sure I will want ALL of, AND all the new inks AND the new Maya Road... help. May need to take to a life of crime (only joking, doubt they left crafting stash "inside", lol!)

Janene said...

How stinking cute is thatdress stamp? Thanks so much for the sneek peeks. Can't wait to get my hands on them

Unknown said...

Amazing!Thanks for an extra peak today - I just love the plaid!!
(I had to go back and take another look at the Large Rose- 2 new patterns, right?)I'm trying to be patient, really I am. Can't wait to try the new colors & WV stamps.

Debby said...

Thank you for all of the info. Thank goodness I have a birthday coming up so maybe I can get some new goodies. Love the dress! Looking forward to more peeks and more info. Have a great weekend.

Bevs3 said...

Love!Love!Love! Everything and we havent even seen EVERYTHING yet!!!! And can u keep the snow to yourself and stop sending it to the U.K. Thanx ;o)

Lori said...

Well, given the shopping phrase from the other day, and this dress, I'm guessin' there is a whole Shopping Art set, or the Art of Shopping, lol. And given your fettish for shoes with flowers, I'm thinkin' there's a shoe stamp coming. Am I getting warm?

KAT said...

The dress.... Hmmm I'm thinking that must be with the set with the Shopping quote - right? Love the colors and can't wait to see your new stamp line!!!

Gillian McMurray said...

Horray! Smaller sets! The large sets are a bit expensive in the UK and postage from the US adds alot to the cost too. So hopefully the smaller sets will be more affordable all round. Can't wait to see them.

carpediem said...

Thanks for sharing your awesome work and for answering our questions! Have a great weekend!! Keep warm!

Unknown said...

Thanks so much for the answers and peeks! That dress is over-the-top coolness:D I better start hiding my funds now!

Courtney said...

I want them all and I'm not even sure what they all are.

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

OMW! LOVE the dress! I WANT... IT... ALL!!!

lorena b. said...

Oh SNAP! That dress/pattern peek is killer! ! !

Andrea said...

I am so excited about the new year and new projects with your masterpieces!!!! Im trying to figure out how to order your book right now lol. I get lost so easy!

Andrea

Miss Iowa said...

My brain is on OVERLOAD right now, thinking of projects I'd like to do with those new colors and background stamps. Zowie!

Gine said...

LOVe the dress...Have a wonderful weekend =)

Dianal said...

Thanks for today's sneak peaks!!! 12 sets of stamps ... can't wait until they are all released. Have a great weekend!

Becky T. said...

I saw that you sent a bird in a gift package... can we buy them? Where? I so want to design my own bird!! :-)

Renee said...

wow....can't wait to see more!
Have a great weekend!

Unknown said...

I love the peeks, please keep'em coming.
Have a great weekend!
TFS
:)
Dawn

Linda the GiddyGardener said...

I love this time of year! Please keep the peeks coming.

2amscrapper said...

The peeks are just too much...can't wait to see the entire stamp sets.

Tona said...

I can see why you like the tumbled glass/bundled sage combo. The stamps you used look great too.
Will I be able to purchse my book from you again?

Kim said...

Wow!! Love all of the peeks!!!! I think I am going to have to count the change in my Rainy Day Jar to see how many sets I can get!!! :)

Susan said...

Love all these peeks! Thanks. I can't wait to see the stamp sets - and those color combos are great.
Susan

Sharon said...

Like the polka dot dress...but why not make a smaller acrylic cover for the new stamps? Seems like a waste not being able to use 1/3 of the space....ok, in a previous life I was a scientist which can be a 1st cousin to an engineer...I love it when things fit together...or is there going to be even smaller stamps sets with only one hole in the plastic card? The mind boggles...

linda said...

ooooh Wendy! Love the plaid background and the DRESS! Can't wait - gotta have them!

-linda

Anita said...

Wow! Amazing peeks! I love reading all the Q & As.

julie m said...

the dress and the background look very interesting. definitely different than previous sets. what else do we have to look forward to?

Anonymous said...

really....12 sets..omg! and I want your book too....do u have lay-a-way lol...plus new inks and reinkers...I think I have to send the hubby out of town when my charge card bill arrives...yes...this may help! luv in the new colors..adorable dress!

Unknown said...

Love these peeks! They're keeping me from spending all my Christmas $$$!

Betty said...

Oh my, has the art chick gone shopping for a new wardrobe? All these great peeks are putting an itch in my pocket. Can't wait to add to my stamp collection.

nonnie said...

WOWZA -LOVE the dress...can think of a zillion possibilities- my favorite peek to date!! thanks for all the tantalizing looks...nonnie

Unknown said...

Happy Happy Joy Joy!! .. loving the pics! CAN'T WAIT!!

Melissa F said...

OMG...12 new sets and all of those inks and reinkers....I MUST HAVE THEM ALL......think hubby will notice if I sell the boat...not until spring....hmmmmm
Love the peeks you naughty girl..lol
Thanks for all the fun, keeps me off the street corners (in hubbys words)

scrappin-scrappin said...

Oh my goodness, 12 new sets!!!! Sneak peeks are looking pretty interesting!!! Can't wait to see all of your new stamps!! I was a lucky girl this year and received 3of your stamp sets for Christmas! I was so excited, finally a Christmas gift I can use!!!!! Keep the peeks coming!! Thanks Wendy!!

Art By Wanda said...

Wow!!! Love the peeks!! A dress form... hmmm. You now have us all wondering what you have to go with it :-)) And a house.. too cool!!!

Cindi (aka iring) said...

Love the dress and all the background patterns! Cute belt! Hmm, looks like twill, but not exactly ... something new? I hope we earn lots more peeks!

Unknown said...

You are torchering us!!!! I am saving my money for all the new products.
Sue

Brenda said...

It looks like I will have to get a second job! I want all 12 sets and of course the new book. The dress is great.

Hels Sheridan said...

Ohhhhhhhhhh......Ahhhhhhhhhh.....Excited Hels is doing a jig...love love love the idea of 12 more sets...need them all **sneaks off to get OH's credit card ready** and... a dress!! How cute! I just about cannot wait much longer...and...a new BOOK! Wowowowow...2010 is going to be a really great arty year! Have a great weekend hun...hugs x

Maureen F. said...

You are awesome - I am LOVING the sneak peeks. I can't wait to see the new stamps

Anonymous said...

I'm going with Lori's story...shopping and shoes.
Yep, sounds right to me.
Eileen in NYC
(back from Florida...Yea!)

Darla said...

Wendy,
You are an awesome artist!!! Not only that.....I enjoy your sense of humor! I really like the style of your blog. I find it entertaining!! Thank you for sharing. I am so excited to see your new products! However, I don't want to sound mushy!
Darla

Petrified Peep Eater said...

you are such a tease! I love the peeks, love the colors... and am so stressed that we have to wait for CHA to be over to get all this stuff.. Good thing i have this fundraiser crop n craft thing to keep me occupied. of course i may need to organize another one to fund my stamps, and inks and classes that i am going to want...
It's going to be a great Spring !!

C. Sage Deerborn said...

Trying to wait to see these new items is so taxing. lol

Lynne Forsythe said...

omw...those colors...your sneaks...aaaaaahhhhhh!!

Anonymous said...

When I grow up can I be just like you? Getting to play with all this wonderful stuff all the time makes you one of the luckiest people in the world. Now stop being cruel and just show us the stuff!

Kathy Eddy said...

Great new color combos. I love all those earthy tones and you use them so well together! Kathy

Judy Hayes said...

Love the sneak peaks!!!
I wish the new Distress inks were ready now! Great colors!
smiles...