Waltzingmouse Makers

Nordic Winter Red on White

2011-11-17T11:38:00.000-05:00

All stamps by Waltzingmouse!

Totally Obsessed with Nordic

2011-11-16T12:53:00.002-05:00

All stamps are Waltzingmouse. The die cut is the Memory Box Snowflake Ornament from Ellen Hutson.

Ornament Duo

2011-11-14T11:38:00.000-05:00

All stamps by Waltzingmouse.

Nordic Ornament

2011-11-11T11:37:00.000-05:00

All stamps by Waltzingmouse.

Nordic Winter

2011-11-09T06:36:00.000-05:00

Loving Waltzingmouse stamps!

Christmas Sweets

2011-11-07T11:35:00.000-05:00

All stamps are Waltzingmouse!

Cookies for Santa

2011-11-06T11:34:00.001-05:00

All stamps are Waltzingmouse. This last release just totally blew me away and I am making cards right and left. More to come!

And, More Nordic Fun

2011-10-31T20:03:00.003-04:00

Fun card holder. Email me if you would like a link to the card holder directions. My email is rubyslippers@neofast.net

More Nordic Fun

2011-10-31T20:02:00.003-04:00

Background is done with the Nordic set and the puppy is a Kitchen Sink image I had laying around.

Card Holder

2011-10-25T19:26:00.003-04:00

All stamps are Waltzing Mouse. Go to my blog for the link to get the directions to the card holder. The date of the post is Oct. 25, 2011.

Its Been So Long...

2011-10-07T22:15:00.000-04:00

But I wanted to share my latest WMS creation with you. I have had trouble keeping up with my own blog, let alone posting on this one. But I made this with my new cottage and Halloween stamps from WMS and I wanted to share. All stamps are WMS with the exception of the tree (MSE). Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Birthday

2011-07-19T21:11:00.004-04:00

It's been forever since I posted over here....sorry about that!

I've really been enjoying smy new WMS stamps and this is the lastest card I made:

I stamped the background using Faux Fun, with Lulu Lavendar ink (Memento) onto a Vintage Cream sheet, while masking off the frame area. The cameo, from Cameo Creations, was heat-embossed with black powder. The sentiment comes from PTI, as well as the die for the frame and the ribbon.

Thanks for taking a look!
Melissa

Farewell Friend....

2011-05-31T05:35:00.002-04:00

Good Morning! 

Today I have a very simple card to share with you. 

I used WM Asian Gardens & Asian Gardens Additions

Thanks for looking.

Recipe, Kraft card, white card, VersaMark, PTI dark Chocolate, PTI button.

Doilies!

2011-05-30T10:14:00.002-04:00

Hi there! Missed my day again... the holiday weekend has me all messed up! Anyway I have two doily cards for you today. The first is monochromatic brown. Kraft paper, chocolate ink, vanilla paper, chai tea distress ink. And of course WMS doilies!The second card did not photograph as well. The sentiment shows up much better in real life. Here I used white ink, versamark ink, and WMS stamps (doilies and Say it Loud).

Happy Birthday...

2011-05-23T12:54:00.000-04:00

Good Evening!

From a very stormy N.Ireland, the winds are so strong the famous Giant's Causeway has been closed to visitors!

My card today is a very simple Birthday card I made using one of my 1st WM sets 'Celtic Heritage'

Thanks for looking :)

Thanks!

2011-05-22T01:50:00.002-04:00

Hi there! Sorry I missed you last week... schedule has been beyond hectic here. I can't wait for June 17th (school is OUT)! In the meantime my awesome new doily stamps came in the mail! I love getting that royal mail packet! Today's card is pretty simple- the awesome doilies, thanks from say it loud, versamark, embossing powder, and sparkle pen! Hooray for the simple things! Thanks for stopping in!

Hello!

2011-05-16T11:19:00.000-04:00

 This is my 1st post for WM makers in a long time, I've been keen to get back into the swing of things & now seems the right time.

I used the sketch from Waltzingmouse challenge blog for my card this week, check it out here.

I used the cute little guys from 'Half pint Heroes'

Thanks for looking :)

Fancy a Cuppa?

2011-05-08T16:54:00.002-04:00

Hello! Happy Mother's Day to you! I have a cute lil card using two of Claire's fabulous sets: Frame It and Afternoon Tea. Do you like the little saucers? They are actually the insides of the cup! LOL! A little hint for you if you paper piece these like I did. The inside of the cup handle I cut from white paper and glued on top. So much easier than trying to cut out the inside. I am not that handy with a knife. Other Deets: Cardstock by PTI, paper by Echo Park. Ink is smokey shadow and berry sorbet.

Feeling Crummy?

2011-05-08T11:25:00.002-04:00

My youngest son was diagnosed with pneumonia yesterday so I spent the day making get well cards.

Get Well Soon

2011-05-01T12:37:00.003-04:00

Good Morning! Did you know today is release day at Waltzingmouse? Claire has some wonderful sets for sell this month, check it out! In the meantime I have this get well card using the Teeny Trees sets. Its one of my faves! I used a variety of inks spring moss, dark chocolate, sweet blush, aqua mist all PTI, colorbox lime pastel, cardstock is from PTI, as is the ribbon. Hope you enjoy! Happy release day!

Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge 44

2011-04-23T20:09:00.003-04:00

Hi today's card is based on the Waltzingmouse sketch challenge 44. Well because I am a big idiot I didn't notice the emboss! on the sketch when I looked it up to start my card. So my take is a little "off". I offer my apologies now. Just imagine some lovely embossing below the ribbon. Sheesh.

Anyway I have this card to offer up. It uses labels 14 and Spring Baskets and Basket Additions. I used some unknown patterned paper (if I had to guess I would say Doodlebug), kraft cardstock, dark chocolate ribbon and button, twine, and spellbinders dies. The flowers and basket are colored with my copics.

Waltzingmouse Blog Waltz

2011-04-17T12:21:00.003-04:00

Good Morning Fellow Waltzingmouse fans! Today is the WMS blog waltz. The theme is Easter!
Here is my entry! I used stamps from Spring Baskets and Lil Buddies. I masked the bunny to make him appear in front of the basket. I mask this bunny so often that I keep a mask in the case with the stamps. I colored everything with my copic markers.
And because I used copics (which bleed through) I lined the card with pretty polka dot paper from Doodlebug. Thanks for waltzing in!

Bird on a Fence

2011-04-11T13:53:00.001-04:00

WaltzingMouse Stamps
K & Company Paper
Martha Stewart Border Punch

Birds and Eggs

2011-04-10T10:51:00.002-04:00

Good morning friends! I have a card for you today using Spring Baskets and some new paper from 3 bugs in a rug. To make this card I first cut out the white panel. I stamped it with two of the eggs from Spring baskets. I colored them and glued the whole thing to a dark purple base. Next I added some purple twill ribbon. I then stamped the sentiment in white ink. Finally I cut those cute little birdies from the patterned paper and glued them on. Hope you like!

Home Sweet Home

2011-04-04T21:59:00.000-04:00

Easter Favor

2011-03-22T01:22:00.002-04:00

Supplies:

Stamps:Waltzing Mouse
Die for Favor: Papertrey
Embossing Folder: Craft Concepts Budding Vine

Easter Tags

2011-03-20T18:37:00.003-04:00

Hello there! Long time, no see! I have neglected my WMS the last few Sundays. I really have no excuse except that I have been busy with some other things. I have never been very good about creating with a deadline. Sometimes I go weeks without making anything, other times I knock 20 cards out in a day. Anyhow.... today I have got two little Easter tags for you. I used Spring Baskets and Labels 1. Ink is from Dew Drops and Memento. A little copic coloring, some paper piecing and some stickles- all finished off with some pretty ribbon! Enjoy.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

2011-03-17T11:07:00.002-04:00

Top o' the morning to you!!

Today my card features a fantastic St. Patrick's Day greeting in digital image form available at Waltzingmouse Stamps! I love it!

This image is an excellent example of Claire's unique style.
Isn't it beautiful?!

I colored it with Copics, and the gingham ribbon, too.

The large background paper was debossed
with Papertrey's tin type impression plate,

which coordinates nicely with the background on Claire's image.

Here's a closer look:

A nice match, isn't it??

This is a bittersweet post for me. I'm really happy that my day fell on St. Patrick's Day, but I am sad to say this is my last post as an official Waltzingmouse Maker.

Joan B invited me to join the blog and I was so honored to be included with the talented group of designers here, and thrilled to represent in some small way the work I admire so much from Claire Brennan.

As I explained to Joan, other commitments have simply made my participation more difficult now, and I'd like to open the spot for someone else to join in and share their artistry with you here on the blog.

It's been a privilege to be included with the amazing talent here ~ I have been so inspired by the other Waltzingmouse Makers, and I'm sure I will continue to be!! I'll always love Waltzingmouse Stamps and can't wait to see what the coming months have in store for us all. I'll certainly be visiting here often.

Thanks for visiting Waltzingmouse Makers. I wish you all a wonderful St. Patrick's Day, and Happy Stamping!!

I'll be seeing you around :^) !!!

Happy Birthday

2011-03-14T20:17:00.000-04:00

Stamps:

Label and Sentiment: WMS
Flower: Hero Arts Dogwood
Folder: SU Wallpaper

2011-03-09T17:49:00.002-05:00

Happy Wednesday!

I decided to play along with the latest Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge .

The tree trunk, from Asian Gardens, is embossed with black powder. The pink ink is Rouge from Colorbox. I left off a sentiment for now, but I'm thinking I could add a tag to the ribbon later.

Thanks for looking!
Melissa

Welcome, Spring

2011-03-07T16:45:00.000-05:00

Supplies:

Stamps-WMS Spring Baskets
Border and Letter Punches-Martha Stewart
Embossing Folder-SU
Twine: Divine Twine

Backgrounds

2011-03-02T11:37:00.003-05:00

I have two cards to share today that feature heat-embossed backgrounds using WMS stamps. Both cards have similar elements and layouts, but achieve different looks.

For the first card, I stamped the lace image (my very favorite background ever!) onto Kraft cardstock and heat embossed.

The second card uses a background stamp, the knit one, from the same set, Faux Fun. This time I stamped in onto Hibiscus Burst carstock.

I love the texture and feel heat-embossing gives to a card, and as you can see, Waltzingmouse Stamps has some beautiful background stamps!

Thanks for coming by!
Melissa

"Happy Birthday"
Stamps: Faux Fun, Friendship Jar Spring Filler and Delightful Dahlias (PTI)
Ink: Versamark, Rich Cocoa (Memento), Antique Linen (Ranger)
Paper: Kraft, Vintage Cream and Hibiscus Burst (PTI)
Other: Heat tool, Filigree clear detail embossing powder, Hibiscus Burst satin ribbon(PTI), Double ended banner die (PTI), Copic markers, Mat Stack 4 Die (PTI)

Couch card
Stamps: Faux Fun, On My Couch and On my Couch Additions (PTI)
Ink: Versamark, Rich Cocoa (Memento), Hibiscus Burst
Paper: Hibiscus Burst, Vintage Cream, Patterned Paper from Fine and Dandy (My Mind's Eye)
Other: Silk ribbon, Mat Stack 4 die (PTI), Heat tool, Filigree clear detail embossing powder

Spring has sprung

2011-02-23T21:08:00.002-05:00

Wishful thinking, right??!!

I made this card using Spring Baskets, stamped onto a Vintage Cream (PTI) cut with a Label 14 die. I can't remember who makes the green gingham paper...October Afternoon, maybe?

The sentiment and butterfly come also from Spring Baskets.

Thanks for looking!
Melissa

Teeny Trees

2011-02-20T18:21:00.003-05:00

Hello there! Happy Sunday to you! I have been working like a busy bee in my craft area this weekend. (I have no craft room- I have taken over the living room, LOL). Today I have these lovely little lollipop trees for you. I love this set. The happy birthday is from lil' buddies and the butterfly is from Spring baskets. I stamped the trees in two shades of chalk ink. I inked up some grass at the bottom and some spring rain sky on the top. I used my copic marker on the trunks and I paper pieced the butterfly.

Abstract with WMS

2011-02-17T11:26:00.003-05:00

It's been a long time!!! But finally I had a chance to work with my Waltzingmouse Stamps.

This time I tried a new technique. . . droplets of reinker onto the cardstock and then using a straw to blow the ink around. It would be easier with glossy cardstock, I think, as the ink sometimes dried pretty quickly. This technique is not recommended if you become lightheaded easily!

I used white cardstock for the "blown" background and stamped

the mums on clear cardstock,
attached with glue dots (under the pearls).

Hope you like it! It's really a fun technique!

Easter Bunny Basket

2011-02-13T16:55:00.002-05:00

I have a cute little bunny basket for you today. So much fun to color and put together. I used Waltzingmouse Spring Baskets and Lil buddies.
Card Deets:
Paper: PTI
Ink: Dew drops
Stamps: WMS
Markers: copics

Happy Birthday

2011-02-02T06:00:00.001-05:00

It's Wednesday!

I made this card recently using Musical Backgrounds. I have been drawn to using aqua a lot lately! The polka dot paper is from Basic Grey's Hopscotch collection and the darker blue paper and ribbon is Enchanted Evening from PTI. The "Happy birthday", from Say It With Style, was stamped using Versamark's Night Sky.

Thanks for coming by!
Melissa

"Happy Birthday"
Stamps: Say It With Style, Musical Backgrounds
Paper: Kraft, Aqua Mist and Enchanted Evening (PTI)
Ink: Night Sky (Versamark), Walnut Stain (Ranger), Aqua Mist (PTI)
Other: scallop punch, sponge, Enchanted Evening satin ribbon

With Love

2011-01-31T14:00:00.000-05:00

All stamps are Waltzingmouse. Punch for bird is from Martha Stewart and ribbon from Michael's.

Spring Baskets and Easter Eggs

2011-01-30T10:19:00.002-05:00

Good Morning! I hope you are having a relaxing Sunday. Last week, when I had some time I started working on some Waltzingmouse only cards for my Sunday posts. Then I actually remembered to take some pictures... so I think we are good for at least a couple weeks! This weeks card features the Spring Basket set. You need this set, if only for Claire's beautifully drawn basket. All stamps are by WMS. Cardstock is by PTI. A variety of inks, mostly palette and dew drops.

Daffodil Basket

2011-01-23T10:19:00.001-05:00

If you follow my blog then you have already seen this one. I had it up earlier in the week. I used spring baskets and additions for this card. I love those daffodils.

Love

2011-01-18T17:54:00.002-05:00

Stamps from Sewing Box Hugs--kind of hard to see the glitter stripes at bottom.

Some Tea for You?

2011-01-17T13:48:00.002-05:00

I have sorely neglected my day on this blog, my day is Sunday so even today I am a day late. I will endeavor to do better. Today I have a really cute tea card. I used pattern paper to piece it together and then added shading with my copics. The background stamp is from PTI, it matched the PP. Everything else is Waltzingmouse.

I Love You

2011-01-12T06:00:00.000-05:00

Sorry to be gone so long! The holidays really threw me off this year, and then we've had some sickness in my house....but I'm back now!

Here's a Valentine card I made using my favorite Faux Fun background stamp, which I heat embossed with clear powder.

The sentiment comes from Say It With Style.

Thanks for looking!
Melissa

Christmas Thank You Card

2010-12-30T13:46:00.003-05:00

I used one of the WMS frame stamps but inked the reverse side around the edges for a 'grunge' or distressed-looking frame, added the holly and berries.

For the pine branches, I masked the frame area and then stamped off randomly; some branches are stamped off and some aren't.

I used my Crop-a-Dile to punch the two circles on either side of the berries, and wrapped PTI baker's twine around and through the holes, tied in a knot.

Also, I applied glue to the outer edge of the frame, holly leaf tips and berries, then "frosted" with SU Dazzling Diamonds glitter.

(click on photo and (+) for a closeup of the glitter) .

Thanks for visiting!!

Let It Snow!

2010-12-26T14:38:00.000-05:00

All stamps are Waltzingmouse!

Another Sleigh Bells Card

2010-12-21T00:04:00.001-05:00

Festive Foilage

2010-12-19T10:55:00.003-05:00

I am so sorry for missing my day the last two weeks, the holiday season has me out of town and running here, there, and everywhere! Hopefully I am home for awhile now. I have a couple of festive foliage cards here. Simple, one layer and easy to mail! Enjoy and happy holidays!

Mitten Day!

2010-12-13T19:03:00.000-05:00

I used a Waltzingmouse background stamp to make this Nestie mitten and scraps of paper. Cuttlebug Candy Cane folder.

Sleigh Bells

2010-12-06T19:03:00.000-05:00

Stamps are Waltzingmouse. Embossing folder and ribbon are SU.

Tree card

2010-12-01T12:59:00.004-05:00

Happy 1st of December!

I created this card using stamps from Nutcracker Sweet: the tree and the bow image. I stamped and then colored with my Copic markers. I'm still debating on adding a sentiment to the front, or just making something on the inside.

Thanks for looking!
Melissa

Stamps: Nutcracker Sweet
Ink: Rich Cocoa (Memento), Pure Poppy (PTI), Walnut Stain (Ranger)
Paper: Rustic Cream and Pure Poppy (PTI)
Other: gems (Kaisercraft), sponge

A Merry Christmas

2010-11-29T20:44:00.000-05:00

WM Sets: Compliments of the Season, Very Vintage Labels 10.

Accessories: Nesties, DCVW Holiday Collection papers.

Gingerbread Tags

2010-11-28T11:01:00.002-05:00

Hi there! I have some cute tags today, that feature the adorable gingerbread boy from the Half baked set. Half baked was one of Claire's first sets. It is adorable. If you always wanted a build a gingerbread man set, then look no further. The holly berries and sentiment are from Hero Arts- not sure which set, I have had them quite a while. The tag die is from PTI and the twine is Martha Stewart. Hope you have a great Sunday!

Winter Mittens

2010-11-22T20:21:00.000-05:00

WM Sets: Compliments of the Season, Faux Fun, Holiday Labels 14, Sewing Box Christmas.

Accessories: Cuttlebug Folder, Martha Stewart Snowflake punch, Emagination Mitten Punch, Baker's Twine.

Christmas Tags

2010-11-21T15:59:00.003-05:00

Today I have some cute little tags I made with my brand new WMS goodies yesterday. The adorable wreath and berries is from the set, Around Christmas Time. The sentiment comes from the same set. I stamped it on rustic cream cardstock, punched it with my 1.75 punch and mounted it on a scalloped piece of scarlet jewel. The entire thing is put on a kraft tag that I made with the PTI tag sale 2 die. A little bit of scarlet jewel ribbon finishes it off.

Winter Fun

2010-11-15T20:31:00.000-05:00

WM Sets: Compliments of the Season, Holiday Labels 14.

Accessories: Mind's Eye Paper, Cuttlebug Folder, silver pigment ink and embossing powder, Nesties, and the Papertrey On Ice image was just too perfect to leave off this card.

Waltzingmouse Christmas

2010-11-13T13:36:00.004-05:00

I have some WMS Christmas yumminess for you! I think you will recognize that gorgeous label right off, it was released last month. I had to use a PTI sentiment as none of my WMS ones were big enough (guess I will need to go buy me some sentiments, eh?). I used Off beat backgrounds for the white polkadots. I layed down some score tape and covered it in martha stewart glitter. Next up some pure poppy twill and a lovely, sparkly spring rain button.

Let It Snow(man)

2010-11-08T18:00:00.000-05:00

WM Sets used: Compliments of the Season, Holiday Labels #14, and Sewing Box Christmas

Accessories: Nesties, Cuttlebug Folder, Martha Stewart Border punch, Baker's Twine, Papertrey Tree Die with scrap paper.

Fancy a Cuppa?

2010-11-07T00:14:00.003-04:00

Hi there friends! I have a new card for you today featuring the WMS set, Frame It.

Waltzingmouse meets Pyrus

2010-11-05T11:27:00.001-04:00

I love Basic Grey's new Pyrus paper ... the colors, the patterns . . .

So I was really happy when, looking through my WMS stamps, I came across a couple in the Rescue Remedies set that instantly made me think of this paper! A perfect combination!

Claire often includes so many wonderful little flourishes and designs

in her stamp sets that there are treasures at every turn.

This round flower stamp and leafy flourish are incredibly cool.

I used PTI cardstock and BG Pyrus as well as a little piece of

Basic Grey's Indian Summer patterned paper.

The floral image was stamped with Versamagic Potter's Clay,

and the the leafy stamp in Spanish Olive and Fresh Snow,

which was also used to edge the entire card, direct-to-paper.

I added little bronze beads because. . . well, there were

perfect spots to add little bronze beads!! :^)

The felt embellishment and ribbon are from SU.

Thanks for visiting - have a fabulous weekend!!

And don't forget to stop by Claire's blog for sneaky peeks,

and an amazing release on Sunday!!!

YAY!!!

Noel

2010-11-03T12:18:00.002-04:00

It's November!!

I stamped this box with an image from Musical Backgrounds and the focal image is a Nutcracker and sentiment from Nutcracker Sweet. It was colored with Copics.

Thanks for looking!
Melissa

"Noel"
Stamps: Musical Backgrounds, Nutcracker Sweet
Ink: Pure Poppy (PTI), Rich Cocoa (Memento)
Paper: Stamper's Select White and Pure Poppy
Other: Blueberry Sky satin ribbon, Limitless Layers Circle Dies, Favor It 2 Die (PTI)

A Waltzingmouse Christmas

2010-11-02T00:01:00.000-04:00

All stamps by Waltzingmouse.

Happy Halloween!

2010-10-31T19:28:00.001-04:00

I hope Michele doesn't mind me peeking in on her day!! I feel a little guilty about missing my post this past week. . . I didn't get the usual stack of Halloween cards made this year but still managed a couple of items.

I completely {heart} Walzingmouse's "Midnight Feast" stamp set!! I used it for my daughter's class's Halloween treats, and also for her teacher's card:

First, the treat boxes which I made using Stampin' Up's milk carton die:

It's a pretty small box but I managed to squeeze in a mini bag of M&Ms, Smarties, and a McDonald's gift certificate.

I used Claire's stars and bats, and her spookalicious sentiment

to decorate the boxes, punched a hole with Crop-a-Dile in the top

and tied it off with a black twine bow.

I also turned to "Midnight Feast" for her teacher's card:

This amazing paper is "Blackbird" from Memory Box

and "Midnight Feast" did the rest :^) .

Here's the inside with the McDonald's gift card in place:

This set has so many amazing stamps, especially this Gothic arch!

And when you take out the gift card:

You find the witch zooming past the crescent moon :^) .

I love making Halloween cards and missed it this year,

but I know I'll have a bunch for next year using

"Midnight Feast." It's fabby!!!

Hope your Halloween was super spooky!!!

A Tag

2010-10-31T08:20:00.003-04:00

Good Morning and Happy Halloween! I've got a little tag today. I made it using Claire's free download a while back. I usually don't do digi but she was so cute I couldn't resist. I colored her up with copics and then added tons of wild honey distress ink. I rounded the corners and matted her on some older making memories paper. Big ole bow on the top finishes things off. Thanks for stopping in!

True Strength

2010-10-25T19:22:00.003-04:00

Posting a little early due to other obligations. All stamps are WMS and the background is Cuttlebug.

Merry Christmas

2010-10-20T06:00:00.000-04:00

This card is made with the polka dots from Off-Beat Backgrounds and the Poinsettia image from Bountiful Baskets Additions. I colored and cut out the flowers, and then popped them up with foam tape. The A2 card is adhered onto a piece of 5x7 Scarlet Jewel (PTI) cardstock.

Thanks for looking!
Melissa

Merry

2010-10-19T00:05:00.000-04:00

All stamps are from Sewing Box Christmas. The border punch is Martha Stewart and paper is Basic Grey.

Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #19

2010-10-16T22:48:00.003-04:00

Hi there! There is a new sketch up at Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge. Just click for details. I decided to use my Tiny Trees set. I heart this set so much!
I used a Kraft base (PTI) and some lovely Cosmo Cricket paper. I think its from the nutmeg collection. I strung some buttons on some rustic twine and stamped the sentiment underneath, then I added a rustic twine bow.
I was feeling extra crafty so I finished off the inside. I am really proud of this one! Thanks for stopping by!

Autumn Tiny Trees

2010-10-15T22:17:00.002-04:00

Sorry I missed Thursday again! But I had great fun sitting down with Claire's Tiny Trees set tonight. I was in the mood for using some patterned paper. This time I chose Stampin' Up's luxurious textured autumn patterns.

"Paper piecing" with the tree shapes, 1-3/4" punched circles,
some sponging, some direct-to-paper ink application,
and lots of SU foam dimensionals.
You can click on the photos and
(+) zoom in for closeups!

I used the little leaf stamps by stamping off the ink one time
so they were nice and light on the sentiment panel.

Cardstock is Papertrey Ink, and the ink used is
Memento rich cocoa and

various fall shades of Versamagic and Memento.

Hope you're having a Happy Fall!

Thanks for coming by :^) .

Noel

2010-10-13T06:00:00.001-04:00

It's Wednesday again! Sorry to miss posting last week...life is busy!

Today my card features Musical Backgrounds and Nutcracker Sweet, with a bit of gold shine!

The ribbon is some dyed seam binding from Etsy. I used Pure Poppy, Vintage Cream and Kraft Cardstock. The focal image is made with a Label 4 Nestabilitie, and the flourish that is gold embossed comes from Very Vintage Label 4.

Hope you're having a great week!
Melissa

Fall Tree

2010-10-11T19:00:00.000-04:00

Had fun trying to come up with a fall card with my Waltzingmouse stamps. I used Sewing Box Christmas to make this one. The background is a Cuttlebug folder on Coredination paper and then sanded. The fence is a Martha Stewart punch.

Driving By!

2010-10-10T12:31:00.002-04:00

Hi there! I have a cute little Half Pint Hero card for you today! I used the little car and one of the wee faces. Adorable! I also used the cool zig zag background from Off Beat Back grounds. A little blue strip and some buttons for interest finish off the card. Thanks for visiting!

Running Behind

2010-10-05T19:14:00.000-04:00

Hope to get a card up tomorrow or the next day. Have lost all track of time and totally forgot it was my day to post!

Teeny Trees......

2010-10-04T09:17:00.000-04:00

Morning!

Today I have created a very simple Christmas card using 'Teeny Trees'

I followed the sketch over at Watlzingmouse Sketch Challenge Blog.

Thanks for looking & I hope you like :)

Sorry I'm Late!

2010-10-03T22:29:00.002-04:00

Hi there! Forgot to post before I headed out of town for my SIL's wedding. (You can see a few pics on my blog if you are interested). Anyhow I have a cute little card featuring Teeny Trees. I stamped the little trees in brown. I added orange leaves. I used some crinkly green ribbon for grass. I inked up the edges in green. I added a sentiment in brown and glued the whole thing to green card ( I think its Bazzill). Thanks fro stopping in!

Musical birthday

2010-09-28T16:10:00.001-04:00

Happy Wednesday!

Here's a simple card I made with the new Musical Backgrounds set. Looks pretty fun embossed with black on Raspberry Fizz cardstock!

I stamped the sentiment from Say it With Style, as well as the flourish.

Thanks for coming by!
Melissa

Shabby Vintage Thank You

2010-09-27T18:01:00.000-04:00

Stamps: Waltzing Mouse
Paper: Memory Box
Leaf Die: Sizzix
Border Punches: Martha S and EK Success
Ribbon: Papertrey

Birthday Wishes

2010-09-26T00:01:00.001-04:00

This is the best set EVER! Have you seen Teeny Trees? You need this set. You do. Trust me on this one. I have made like 10 cards in the last two days because I am so inspired by this set. LOVE it! Claire is a genius! So on this card I used the biggest tree to make the hills. I then sponged a bit more ink onto them. Next I took the tiny trunk and stamped it in dark chocolate. I took some spring rain ink and sponged it on for sky. Then I came back and added the leaves. Claire has included every kind of leaf cluster you could possibly want. Its awesome. And the font on the sentiments? Oh mercy me, its GORGEOUS!!! I am in love. I hand drew those tiny birds- it was a little empty up there. Hope you enjoy!
Card Deets:
Paper: rustic cream, spring rain (pti)
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Teeny Trees
Ribbon: Spring rain satin
Inks: PTI, Colorbox

"Fabby" Nutcracker!

2010-09-25T09:04:00.001-04:00

You may be getting used to it but I still can't believe I'm here on a Saturday again!! You may not remember this, but my usual post day is supposed to be Thursday, LOL!

Well, let's just get on with the card because it uses one of Claire's Nutracracker Sweet fellas and I just love those nutcrackers!!

I usually don't even get to Halloween or Thanksgiving cards quite yet, but these nutcrackers are irresistable! He's colored with Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol, and Spica gold glitter pen.

For the background patterned paper, I stamped using my CHF Scrapblock of vintage text.

Clara of "The Nutcracker" would have loved these! It's a story my daughter and I have read over and over every year and have a favorite version with beautiful watercolors. Hmmm... When I look at the nutcracker stamps, these bold colors come to mind but maybe I'll have to give watercolor a try, too. Goodness knows I'll be using these stamps over and over again, too.

Thanks for coming by!!

Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps Nutcracker Sweet

Ink: Memento, Papertrey ink (PTI) (vintage cream and scarlet jewel)

Cardstock: PTI

Paper: Basic Grey (wassail)

Other: Ribbon from Stampin Up and PTI, button and twine PTI, SU dimensionals

Merry Christmas

2010-09-22T14:47:00.000-04:00

Sorry for the horrendous coloring--time is at a premium lately! I used the new Muscial Background and Nutcracker Sweet sets.

Thanks for looking!
Melissa

Warm Wishes

2010-09-21T00:03:00.000-04:00

All stamps are from Sewing Box Christmas. The border punch is Martha Stewart. I used Angel Wings Shimmerz on the big snowflake.

Nutcracker Sweet.....

2010-09-20T02:28:00.001-04:00

Hello!

Above is a card I made with two NEW WM Stamp-sets. I adore these wee Nutcracker guys. As soon as I laid eyes on this set these colours popped into my head. The Background is stamped with Musical Backgrounds. You can find both sets here :)

Thanks for looking.

Christmas Basket

2010-09-19T19:09:00.001-04:00

Wow! I almost missed my day. If you cruise my blog, you saw this yesterday. I was saving it for today but then my brain misfired- and well you know the rest! Anyway today's card uses basket editions and spring baskets. I have some pure poppy card and basic grey patterned paper. I added some stickles and glitter because I like things that sparkle!

Magnet Board

2010-09-16T10:50:00.002-04:00

I have a 3D project to share today -- not something I do a lot of, but this weekend my daughter and I are going to a mother-daughter stamping event and the daughters are having a "secret sister" exchange. What we know about the girl whose name was given to us is that she is 11 years old, likes sewing, and likes purple. Sewing just made bells go off for one of the stitched sets at Waltzingmouse Stamps, Sewing Box Hugs.

The base of the project is a 5 x 7 piece of metal flashing material. I used the Corner Chomper for the rounded corners. The paper is all Papertrey Ink patterned paper.

For the magnets, I stamped images from Sewing Box Hugs several times on various patterned papers. Then I assembled the pieces and embossed multiple times with UTEE (ultra thick embossing enamel). The embossed paper images are then backed with cardstock for more sturdiness -- and it's a good thing because the magnets attached to the backs with E6000 are really strong!

It was a little tricky to do the embossing with the layers of paper piecing, especially the bird with three pieces of paper. My original idea had been to simply stamp the images on Bristol vellum and color with Copics, then treat with coats of UTEE. I may re-do the magnets that way and I'll show you the results the next time.

Here's a close-up of one of the magnets:

Here's an example that I posted here months ago of how the UTEE looks on Copic-colored images:

I'll post the new magnets a bit later. I still like the paper piecing so maybe we'll just give her both! She can always use them in her locker or on the fridge. . . Oh my, now I just want to make school locker magnets! :^)

ETA: I did do a couple of more magnets with the same stamps colored with Copics. . . but of course forgot to take a picture!! Since my daughter would like some herself, I'll make some more and show you them another day!

Better get busy!! See you later and thanks for coming by!

Birthday Wishes

2010-09-15T11:27:00.002-04:00

Here's a card using the new set, Bountiful Basket Additions. I paired it with some digital paper from Zoe Pearn's Alphabet Soup collection.

Thanks for stopping by!
Melissa

Happy Birthday

2010-09-14T00:01:00.000-04:00

Supplies:

Pic-Nic Patterns Stamps
Fancy Phrases Stamps
Martha Stewart Paper Doily
Floral Applique from JoAnn

Spooky Invite

2010-09-12T10:06:00.003-04:00

Good morning! Happy Sunday to you! I have a spooky little invitation for you today. I used Waltzingmouse's Halloween Party... with the exception of the tree limbs... those are from PTI's Take a Bough. The blue card and yellow card is from PTI. The ink is Memento Tuxedo and Encore Silver. Thanks for stopping by!

Clean and Simple

2010-09-11T11:49:00.005-04:00

Okay, I went clean and simple because I'm behind schedule ~ here I am back on a Saturday again!

So have you been lingering over at Claire's blog and her design team's blogs, too, making your shopping list and realizing that, yes, you do need more Christmas stamps!?! Me, too!

Today's card expresses exactly how I've been feeling lately -- grateful for friends.

I love the look of this sentiment! And the flourish it comes with in this set, Rescue Remedies.

Add the Scor-Pal, a few rhinestones (three little ones are placed in the flourish, too), and white cardstock, and voila!

I'm sure you're enjoying Claire and her team's samples for the new release -- tomorrow!! And if you haven't checked them out yet, what are you waiting for?! :^) Head to the blog, and ENJOY!

Have a great weekend!

Candy Cane

2010-09-07T00:02:00.000-04:00

Stamps: Picnic Patterns, Off Beat Backgrounds, and Sewing Box Christmas. Border punches are Martha Stewart.

Halloween Card

2010-09-05T20:28:00.003-04:00

Hey there! So sorry I am late! We have a holiday here in the US and I thought that tomorrow is Sunday but really its Monday, just a holiday Monday... so anyway, I was confused with a capital C. I do have for you this cute card based on the sketch over at the Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge. Be sure to check it out! They even give away prizes on occasion!This card has an orange zest base (PTI). I used some pp by Dicuts with a view. The stamp sets are Halloween Party, Vintage Labels, and Wanda's Pantry. I used lots of black stickles and some old black grosgrain that I got at Michaels in the dollar bin.

Big Bow Thank-You

2010-09-04T22:08:00.004-04:00

Let's see. . .why am I posting on Saturday?

Well, when Thursday rolled around this past week, I really thought it was Wednesday . . . and I haven't had much time to stamp lately. . . and I'm on a new laptop. . . .

Digital photo management has always been a bugaboo of mine ~ and I could just cry not having good ol' reliable Picture Manager anymore :*( . None of the programs I've tried will resize and alter photos as effortlessly. Oh well. . .enough complaining - on with the card!

I originally was going to do this card in black, red and white. But when I started out and checked to see if I had a piece of red cut already, I saw the terracota and thought it would look nice with a dark gray.

And since I had a pretty simple design in mind, when it came time for the ribbon I thought, "why not try a great big bow?" I did the kind of bow where you make two loops to start and tie them together -- just used two loops in each hand.

I used foam dimensionals to mount the sentiment and matting pieces -- it adds interest and was really necessary to keep the sentiment on the same level (literally and figuratively) with the big bow. The little metal embellishment balances things out a bit.

I tried a watermark and a little "glow" or fade-out around the edges of the close-up photo. Can't even remember which program I did that in, LOL!

I'll try to be back on time next week!! Thanks for coming by :^) .

Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps

Ink: Brilliance, Papertrey Ink (fresh snow)

Cardstock: PTI (smokey shadow, terracotta tile)

Other: PTI ribbon, SU lattice embossing folder, sponge dauber, SU foam dimensionals, metal embellishment unknown.

Santa's Workshop

2010-09-01T06:00:00.000-04:00

I made my second Christmas card of 2010...and it's pretty non-traditional! I have a serious problem in that I use Hawaiian Shores on every. single. card I make lately. I'm not sure when it will end...

My card follows Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #12.

This card uses Faux Fun as a background, stamped with Rouge Colorbox Chalk ink onto Vintage Cream cardstock. The main image is from the 2009 "Secret Set", which I stamped with Rich Cocoa ink (Memento) and colored in with Copics. The ribbon is Raspberry Fizz satin, and of course, the card base is Hawaiian Shores.

Thanks for looking!
Melissa

Vintage Style

2010-08-31T00:03:00.000-04:00

Supplies:

Paper: October Afternoon
Ribbon: SU
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Fancy Phrases and Very Vintage Labels No. 4
Background: Scor-Pal
Butterfly: Jenni Bowlin

In Your Debt

2010-08-29T12:06:00.002-04:00

Hi friends! Sorry I am a bit late with today's post. We had a whirlwind Saturday: boyscouts, birthday parties, soccer games! Anyway I made this yesterday but didn't snap the picture until this morning. I used a cream card based and embossed it with one of label 1 nestie dies. I stamped this coordinating label from Vintage Labels in vintage photo distress ink. The sentiment (from Rescue Remedies Additions) is stamped in the same. I stamped the flowers from the Spring Baskets set on another piece of cream. I colored it with distress inks and a paintbrush. I cut it out and popped it up. I sponged all the edges with vintage photo and wild honey distress inks. I also added some copper stickles but they arent showing up in the picture.

Stamping Fun x 2

2010-08-26T07:00:00.019-04:00

I had so much fun with the Earth Angel stamp set the other evening, that I made two cards!

Card #1:

{click on any photos for a closeup}

I used the little star and garland from the set to decorate the sentiment panel, and colored it with glitter pens which I used in the very center star of the flower, too.

And Card #2:

I love these petals (wings) with the hearts in them. I mounted the design on terracotta cardstock and added glitter pen to the petals, and a little amber rhinestone to accent the "hello."

Thanks for checking out our blog today!

Stamps: Earth Angel, Fancy Phrases (hello)

Ink: Memento (rich cocoa), Versafine (green)

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (white, terracotta, dark chocolate)

Other: Kaisercraft rhinestone, PTI ribbon, Spica glitter pens, Stampin' Up foam dimensionals.

Happy birthday

2010-08-25T06:00:00.001-04:00

Working ahead on my boy birthday card stash!

I stamped the background using the checks from Off-Beat Background and the racecars are from Free Spirit.

Thanks for looking!
Melissa

Be Cozy

2010-08-24T01:03:00.000-04:00

All stamps are from Sewing Box Christmas.

2010-08-23T05:28:00.000-04:00

Hello!

Sorry I missed my post again last week. My girls have been off school for the summer holidays for the past 7 weeks here in N.Ireland. We have been making the most of family time together. We were away last weekend with the in-laws, that's why I missed my post. Anyhow enough chit chat........

Here is my card I made using the sketch over at WMSC & the fab set Midnight Feast

Thanks for looking :)

Clean and Simple

2010-08-22T12:43:00.003-04:00

Good morning friends! I have a clean and simple card for you today. Sometimes all you need is just a little something... The stamps are from picnic patterns.

Fresh Baked Thursday

2010-08-19T07:00:00.001-04:00

Hello!

Would you like a little fresh-baked pie with your blog reading today?! :^)

Today's card is intended to accompany a gift of homemade baked goods:

After stamping the background pies, I wanted to mat the main image but the next level of Nestabilities that I have was too large ~ it would've covered too much of the background.

When I began acquiring Nestabilities, I chose to purchase just the large sizes. So instead of using the too large die, I took the same die I used for the main image and taped it to a piece of burgundy cardstock. I then traced the outline of it with a pencil and cut it out with my paper snips. Easy peasy, and just the right amount of colored mat!

I adhered the image to the burgundy mat, and then attached them to the card base with foam adhesive.

The image was stamped and sponged, and sprayed with Glimmer Mist. It's a little hard to see the shimmer, but it really coordinated well with the natural flecked background cardstock.

Hope you liked today's card . . . and if it tempted you. . . well, just don't eat too much pie ;^) .

Stamps: Waltzingmouse, of course!

Ink: Memento (rich cocoa), Versacolor (toffee), Distress Ink (sponging)

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (white, kraft, scarlet jewel), Stampin' Up (natural confetti)

Other: Tattered Angels (glimmer mist), SU button, embroidery floss, ribbon (unknown origin), SU punch, SU foam dimensionals

Felt Snowflakes

2010-08-17T00:01:00.000-04:00

Continuing with my project to finish my Christmas cards. I love using Sewing Box Christmas so much and that is the set used to make this card. I stamped the flakes on white felt and cut out the centers. I used red liner tape and sprinkled it with glitter to do the underlining. Everything else was embossed in white.