EDIT – the release has started on my blog, but I’m leaving this post on the store for another day or so since it contains the competition!!!
Orders
Ok, I took the opportunity to post off all the outstanding orders I got during the strike, NI did not seem particularly badly affected by the two day strike and I was receiving mail as normal today. I spoke to a couple of folks I ‘know’ in the Royal Mail and decided to get everything away this morning.
The Royal Mail are having further strike action later this week again and I will deal with that as best I can as before. I will post updates here!
Vintage Labels No.4
I am still taking names for the waiting list, I was hoping to have stock tomorrow but it will not be arriving until Friday at the earliest. I will email folks on the waiting list and post here when they come in. Folks on the waiting list will be guaranteed a set each, if you need a couple of these sets do let me know when you email me to get on the list I’m at: claire.brennan1@ntlworld.com
Earth Angel
This set is now out of stock, it will be approximately 3 weeks before I have them in again.
Next Release
I’m hoping to start the next release in a couple of days!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Has anyone noticed the mystery set in the store? I’m taking guesses here!!! The first person to correctly guess what the set will be will win one!!! Remember, post your comment here by clicking on the All News link (below) – this will take you to the news page for the store. If you click on the header of this post entry (update) a page will open where you can leave a comment!!
Please note: The nature of this set is such that I will have to censor/delete the winner’s comment!!! OOH mystery!!! LOVE IT!!
Oh this is exciting! Is it a set for packaging and labeling gifts from the kitchen? I can’t wait to see what you have up your sleeve Claire! Thanks for a chance to win (and for the fun).
For a Christmas-loving person, I think your next stamp set will be Father Christmas and perhaps, Reindeer!!
Knowing how much you love Christmas, I am hoping that it will be a Nestie-friendly Nativity set – baby, 3 kings, all in that wonderful Waltzingmouse style!
This is going to be such fun! Could it be vintage Santas? I thought it would be a Christmas set and this was the first thing that came to mind! Can’t wait!
I think it’s a funny and somewhat dirty little sentiment set!
Gosh, wondering what is so SECRET…. OK, a real wild guess, a lovers stamp set for Valentine’s day complete with an invisible ink pen?
Angela xxx.
mmmmm, this is a difficult one, I think the next release is going to be all about love….hearts and sentiments.
Hmm first I was thinking New years then I did a 360 and I am guessing New Baby stamp set!!!!
Hmmmm… could it be an Easter stamp set? I don’t see any specifically Easter-related sets yet, although the beautiful Celtic cross in your Celtic Heritage set could certainly be used for that. But why the mystery? Hmmm… maybe it’s all about mystery! Like Agatha Christie, and Sherlock Holmes, and magnifying glasses and top secret documents … Am I getting warm?
Yes, you do love Christmas but is it not a tad late for stamps for the holiday? Perhaps not but as the Christmas ideas have not been deleted I am going to guess that the next set has got something to do with nature itself…trees, flowers, leaves, foliage etc….small animals which children like….that’s my guess anyhow…..it’s fun to take part whatever comes along…just how many more days do we have to wait?
Perhaps ‘Nollaig Shona Duit’? With some candles, holly, and a wreath similar to the acorns one?? Wrens? A manger for the baby in Celtic Heritage Gosh, there’s so much you can do, Claire!!
I’m guessing maybe a beautiful Bethlehem/ manger set?? Whatever it is it will be beautiful!
I think the secret stamp set will be something to do with your adorable mouse in your logo…and if it’s not…it toally should be. I love the mouse, it’s so whimiscal and happy looking. (I am not a mouse lover at all…but lovey your mouse on your logo…LOL!)
Okay, I love your mystery stamp set contest, and I am laughing about your clue that you’ll have to censor the winning comment. I just can’t see you putting out an X-rated set, so I’m going out on a limb and saying it’s a “naughty or nice” Christmas set, heavy on the naughty?! Oh well, whatever it is, it’s sure to be wonderful!!
Oh, I’m so bad at guessing! More vintage labels perhaps that match other Nesties?
Hmmmmm….how about some more sets to work with the Nestabilities? Or maybe some Snow-themed sets? Or how about a set with your little Waltzingmouse as the star? What ever it is, I’m sure it will be great!!
Ohhh, you are really GOOD at this whole mystery thing!! Okay, I’m not the most observant person on the face of the earth, but I noticed a darling little dancing mouse – perhaps a Waltzing Mouse set? That’s my guess, and I’m stickin’ to it. Probably not right, but hey I tried, right?!! LOL Thanks for making these releases so much fun, Claire!
I"m guessing its a NEW YEARS set. We all seem to have Christmas and Easter sets….but no New Years Sets. Personally, I’d love a set that celebrates the beginning of a new year (esp if the year drawing to a close has been a trying/difficult one).
But that’s just my guess. :)
Such suspense!! I am going to go with a snowman stamp set?!
a little boy or little girl set, with toys and a teddy and a doll—all those sorts of things
Oh Claire I really haven’t a clue! But I am guessing its a new label set designed to go with one of the spellbinders nestie sets.
I’m guessing that it is snowpeople (snowmen and snowwomen) Something to do with snow and trees! I’m seeing glittery snow. . . LOL Best, Curt
Okay Claire, I am going to guess it is a New Years set!! :-)
I think maybe it has something to do with baking!!
I was thinking Valentine’s Day too, but seeing as that’s covered I’ll go with an alphabet set. The suspense is going to kill me!
We all know how much you love Christmas, but I also recall your fondness for shortbread. With your hint, I’m thinking your new set will have something to do with baking! Cookies, cupcakes and such with all the chips and sprinkles separate so we can build our images ‘Handmade with Love’.
If not, maybe I just gave you a fun idea :)
Hmmmm… I was thinking snowmen… but I am so with the ladies above who want a manger set (in style of Earth Angel please !!!) or vintage Santas – I liked that one too. It’s probably too late for Halloween but sweet witchy stuff? OOH OOH gingerbread housie !!! Ummm.. little house set generally ?? I DON’T KNOW!!!! SHOW ME!!! SHOW ME !!! (going to have a wee lie down now…)
Is it a cooking set (since you said the release was so close you could smell it)?
I agree with someone earlier that you really SHOULD offer a set with your adorable mouse, but such mystery…I’m guessing a ‘whodunit’ or secret admirer set just in time for both Christmas and Valentines.
I’d have to guess – CATS!?!
Thinking again this morning about your new release! Wondering if it could be another background set, perhaps a quilt set or something like cloth or weaving. I was just thinking how popular the plaid and stitching stamps have been. Hope it is okay to submit a 2nd guess…..
Gosh I had a few ideas but they have been mentioned. So I thought as its coming upto christmas a christmas tree set or a party invite set, maybe another nestie friendly set, I just love those. Also would love a mixed themed tag/label set and a wedding themed set would be nice. I can’t wait to find out!!
Everyone has come up with some great ideas! And I’m guessing these may fuel what comes next but as they haven’t been deleted yet, must be something else. I’m thinking that those on the baking trail on on the right track due to your clue earlier, but to make it more specific…hmm… How about a Santa’s Milk and Cookies set?
I’m thinking it’s literally a “Mystery Set”. All detectivey/CSI-like with fingerprints and a magnifying glass and one of those swirly backgrounds that disguises a hidden word that you discover using a red clear decoder screen-thingy…Is that a technical enough guess, LOL?
I’m going to go with cute aprons and deserts. x
flowers…lots and lots of flowers!!!…i think…i hope…
As all my guesses are still mentioned by others, here’s my try – A Secret garden set? I hope! With a swing, and a birdbath, and a…OH! sorry, carried away! Let us know SOON, please!!!
My guess is a set based on the “Night Before Christmas” so it would include your darling waltzing mouse!
Ok…my new guess is a baby set, but it has to be password protected b/c it has nude babies and you don’t want to offend anyone??? (yes, I am going out on a limb here!)
Whoops! That was supposed to be Alyssa S. I was thinking of my friend Alyssa B and put that in the name slot.
I think it’s a set with your mouse, but that is also a “stamped by” sentiment included in the set.
What about some stamps that coordinate with Country Stencils since you use them so much too?
You take such amazing photos when you travel that I think there will be some stamps that remind you of your travels.
Hi Claire, I’m bundled up cozy today as I look out the window at our first snowfall of the season. I’m going to guess that your new release is about snow: different types of beautiful snowflakes…and maybe a sleigh tossed in for good measure. I’m loving my stamps from you; can’t wait for the release!
You make such gorgeous templates that I bet you are designing some stamps that will work perfectly with your templates.
And, my last guess,
I think it will be another set that coordinates perfectly with a nestabilities tag set. That stamp set flew off the shelves (glad I have mine), and I think another one is in order.
First guess is a Valentine’s set. . . maybe roses?
Second guess… still time for a Christmas set, so how about a fireplace/hearth. With all the accompanying elements?
Baking. Kitchen sweetness??
How about florals? Just pretty pretty flowers?
Oh – another background maker?! You do that so expertly!!
Personally, I’m hoping for anything with more of your unique sentiments. So many sets are repetitive but yours are extra special :)
Something for St. Paddy’s Day?? I know you have the Celtic Heritage set, but maybe something else??
My second to last guess for now…. birds. Birds are still quite popular :).
Last guess for now ~ trees.
Claire – whatever it is, I’m planning on loving it :) !!! I worked with some of my stamps last weekend and love them all!
Oh my, this is too much suspense, maybe it’s a calendar set?
My guess is Happy Christmas.
Another guess.
Happy Snowtime.
Another guess.
Happy Heart Valentine!
I think it will be Just Desserts. Maybe with a little mouse eating a delicious cupcake.
Hmmmm…maybe a recipe set?
Making another go of it. I’m thinking of the Emerald Isle… something to do with the water? I’m hoping a scene stamp set, possibly with a church? Or a wonderful village?
A birthday set?! I don’t think you have a just for birthdays set!
second guess…. christmas food. Yum yum. Angela XXX.
Could it be something to do with pigs or sheep?
Hi Claire,
Found the right place hopefully to make my guess. This is so such fun :D I am going to guess Mice, mouse, mices ;D to tie in the waltzingmouse, maybe their dancing too hee hee.
Anyway thanks for the fun and the opportunity to win your fabulous stamps.
Emma x
I guess is all sorts of cakes, big ones, little ones, cup cakes, tarts pies.
Chocolate, all things wonderful and chocolatey !
Lace?
Get well set??
Exciting – can’t wait to see them. I am guessing reindeers and penguins, or maybe the Northpole and Elves. Sarah xxx
Another guess :-) what about a fire place with stockings and Father Christmas boots. Sarah xxx
i’ve been out all afternoon but decided to make another stab at guessing. I was thinking of what would have an Irish theme and thought perhaps cottages—then fairies or elves came to mind! That could be so charming! I love the idea of using your mouse sometime though—maybe a music set with your waltzingmouse!
I’m thinking a quilt set – maybe Christmas themed.
maybe a music themed set – w/ instruments or christmas sheet music, etc.
winter activities such as skiing, sleding, ice skating, etc.
Clocks? Grandfather clock, cuckoo clock? I’d love a nice cuckoo clock stamp :) .
Nursery rhymes. No?! :) It’s fun guessing, Claire!!
Mmm it’s got to be Christmas dinner complete with crackers, place settings etc!! Whatever it is I can’t wait!
Perhaps a secret message set? With a decoder? Maybe a little magnifiying glass… a little no peeking sentiment… hands over eyes, that type of thing.
A new snowman set, something along the lines of Naked Snowman or Dress Me Up Snowman
Ok, I’m thinking ahead to Valentine’s Day – I think the new set will be about LOVE!
I am hoping you will make stamp sets to coordinate with other Nestie Labels!
OK, another guess. Limericks! What could be more suitable for an Irish stamp company, LOL!
How about a wedding stamp set?
Okay, I am going to give it another try! How about something star trek? You mentioned Captain Janeway… although I guess Star Trek is “licensed”, so I am going to expand, and say a space them?
Okay, now my mind is racing!! A beverage set… specifically coffee and tea and things to go with.
Make your own sundae?desserts.. for party invite, similar to halloween party invites?
A set to make garden “pictures”, perhaps wheelbarrow, veggies, pots, gloves, hoe, rake etc.
Hot air balloons and such?! They could be really fun to decorate!
Rainy day, showers, wellies, umbrellas
Okay, I think I am going to stop now!!
What a fun mystery to solve!
Hmm…I think I’ll have to think about this and post again, but for my 1st guess… Lovers Lane? Hmm…but that doesn’t seem like someting you’d have to censor or delete. Are you asking us to use foul language, young lady? lol
Claire, I think it’s going to be a Valentine’s Day/Love set & that it will be based around the heart-shaped Nesties!
third guess…. animals… pets, farm animals…?
Angela xxx
Okay, I’ll try again! Going with your “smell it” clue, I’m going to say it has something to do with skunks! They can be pretty cute once you get past the smell!
Cats and dogs? (Even if it’s not that this time, I’d like that set SOMETIME.)
How about old churches and other old buildings (you post such lovely pictures)?
Or a set showing the seashore (another of your lovely photo posts)?
Such a tease Claire! I have NO idea at all what it could be – perhaps you made a a set as a surprise for someone, a good friend or family member?? . . . see I told you have I no idea!
OK, I’M GOING TO SAY IT IS A SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS SET. ONE THAT YOU CAN CHANGE THEIR OUTFITS JUST LIKE THE HALF-BAKED GINGERBREAD CUTIES!!
Going to guess at Happy New Year as my ds1 is 18 on New Year’s Eve, so plenty of partying for us this year. Can’t wait to see what it is – love all your designs Claire – made some great Halloween bits and pieces for dd who is having a fancy dress party.
I’m back again for a second guess. This time I’ll guess the new release will feature dolls, like the old vintage dolls you would find up in the attic, or maybe dolls where you can mix and match outfits. I’ll bet you are getting a lot of great ideas from this thread for future stamp sets! :)
Oh my gosh, I hope I live to see the release as the anticipation is killing me!! I’m thinking maybe something with Santa and Mrs. Claus. But I hope you will do some future releases with themes mentioned above such as fireplace with mantle and stockings, snowmen, etc.
Can I get on the waiting list for Very Vintage labels 4?
Thanks,
Alicia Vincelette
candle themed set
Christmas scenes – a view at the Christmas tree through a window
I’m guessing this new set is more options to dress up your existing gingerbread men !! Almost like an additions….
What about another vintage labels for a nestibility lable?
Seeing as we can comment more than once I’m joining in the fun all over again.
Basic sentiments?
New Years set?
Around the world? Eg. The Eiffel Tower, Sydney Harbour Bridge
How about a mailbox with a postage “stamp”, letter shapes, maybe an inkwell/quill??
I adore coffee related stamps and would love to see you do a set about coffee and tea!
How about one on Not Doing Housework? After all, your blog is about things you did whilst you should have been ironing, LOL!
How about something to do with Irish music and dancing? A harp, a squeeze box, pipes, lyrics, ghillies… maybe work in the Irish pub scene with a glass of Guinness or a Harp… :-)
Is it a sympathy set, Claire??
Okay.. Top Secret, Confidential, Spy-stuff. Cloak & Dagger. 007.
Okay.. Top Secret, Confidential, Spy-stuff. Cloak & Dagger. 007.You are being very mysterious!!
Treasures… treasure chest…. jewels and gems!!
Fairies and leprecauns?
Irish folklore. My last guess LOL!! I am fascinated with your secret stamp set!!
I think it’s Christmas mice…actually I think it’s a new line of Stamps relating to your WaltzingMouse Logo.
Secret blog….hhhmmmm……could this be some sort of a spy themed set ??
Hide and seek ??
I would love a mice set!!
Maybe a womens clothing set ??? Like a paper doll ??
Another wild guess—just read the latest post on your blog. When you said the images wouldn’t show up in the store, I thought it might be a ghost theme. I don’t know how you would do it but would be intriguing!
I have no idea why this popped in my head but you kept saying “hit the nail on the head” and other sayings that made me think of a set for the masculine cards—tools, building items, etc. Do I have you laughing?
Pirates?
Ships, sailing scenes?
Okay, I left a comment earlier today guessing Santa and Mrs. Claus. Could it be the North Pole and Santa’s workshop? Wouldn’t that be cute, with Mrs. Claus baking cookies.
I’m guessing a holiday background set!
Various shapes and sizes of Birdhouses?
How about gingerbread cookies we’ll be able to make as Santa or Mrs. Claus?
Well, how about a toy chest?
Okay, Claire – my next guess is “Secret Santa”!
(3rd time’s a charm, isn’t it?) :)
Thanks for all the fun!
Okay, here’s my second guess. I’m going to say that you’re going to make a stamp set that would be similar to your Country Stencil Quilts. The set would include different quilt blocks, as well as a frame to place the different quilt blocks. Is that it? LOL Boy, I sure hope so because I’m am completely stumped otherwise!!
Wow!! This is sooooo much harder than I thought!!
Everyone’s idea up above sounds so great….yet I can see their answer so I know its obviously not correct. ;)
How about a “Causes” set – something for Breast Cancer or Ovarian Cancer….or even Prostate Cancer…..something that will also have some funds donated to a specific cause, hence the need for “special” passwords, etc.
Or a hope you’re feeling better/get well set……I know I’m often in need of a get well card to send to a dear loved one, unfortunately. :(
Or maybe its a digital release of either an existing set or a new set!!
See…..I’m not very good at thinking outside of the square. Its why I buy the stamps to use and don’t “create” them for myself, lol!!
How about a Mother’s Day/Father’s Day set – lots of pretty flowers and sentiments……or male images and sentiments??
or a set based around all the Jewish holidays for the year…..I’m a good little Christian girl….but I have plenty of friends who are Jewish and often need to create a little something for whichever particular holiday/holy day it is.
I think I’m done with guessing now……unless I have a brainsnap overnight and think of something truly Uh-may-ZING!!
Can’t wait for the new releases. Loved the look of today’s sneak. xxx
Seeing as you love Christmas – What about Father Christmas and his sleigh with Rudolph or maybe in his workshop. Sarah xxx
OK another guess… maybe a special stamp set to make cards for your “other half”….? Angela xxx.
How about a set to dress up those great tower boxes you make?? With windows and house stuff, etc
My first guess is that you have licensed or made an agreement with another manufacturer to use their product with your stamp images. Like maybe you have a deal to use Martha Stewart punches or Fiskars’ or somebody’s exclusive punch designs, and you have stamp images to go with them. Or stamps that fit into Cricut shapes? Or maybe you have designed stamps to go with a company’s paper line? Either that or you have licensed a company’s artwork or logo or name or something.
My second guess is that this will be a customer appreciation reward set and the way to get the password to the secret blog will be to have ordered a certain amount or something. I’m thinking a “stamped by” or logo set of some kind. Something exclusive that people can use to show off how much they love your company with. hehe
Hmmm, I’m thinking it’s something naughty and probably sexy for sure…how about a Sentiments set for Lovers (wink, wink, if you know what I mean!!) for Valentine’s Day
oooh— just had another idea: the 2010 Winter Olympics?
one more guess: a set for doing secret sister stuff or RAKs with? Or secret admirers?
or Secret Santa…
Lordee, but there are a lot of ideas! I’m still on the baking theme: how about cupcakes? Build-a-cuppy maybe?
I’m grabbing at fine straws here – you are good at this, Claire-lol!
I’m going to guess Secret Santa set because it’s a, well…SECRET! Yikes, Claire, you really have us guessing! XO
Perhaps some winter images like snowflakes, trees with snow, etc.
ok another guess……how about spiders and snakes?? I have no idea why I came up with those other than I don’t think they’ve been mentioned! lol
A flower set maybe?
Wow, all I have to say is that there are a lot of great ideas in these guesses!!!