Friday, June 17, 2011

Waltzingmouse Stamps Blog Waltz


Claire is hosting a Waltzingmouse Stamp Blog Waltz with an Americana theme this month.  My absolute favorite!  My favorite artist is Warren Kimble, and his art inspired my Americana card...


I used a number of WMS stamp sets for this card:  Gingham & Co., the star from Midnight Feast, the circle pattern from Teeny Trees, the sweater pattern from Faux Fun, the stitched pattern from Off Beat Backgrounds, a sentiment from Sewing Box Hugs, and the saltbox house from Blessed by You.  Made my quilt by cutting mini square nesties and stamping the patterns on them.

Since I am so late posting, I am off to check out a slice of Americana a bit later today.  I cannot WAIT to see everyone's creations.  Thanks so much to Claire for celebrating her "American cousins" this month!

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16 comments:

  1. Jen AdcockJune 17, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Oh wow! This is incredible. Very early Americana folksy-fab! I love everything about this from the gingham patchwork squares to the stitched hillside. Gosh you are so clever not to mention crazy talented. boy oh boy do you ever inspire!

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  2. BeeJune 17, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    This is so cute, love the patchwork at the bottom, you're so clever! Love the overall effect!

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  3. Julia AstonJune 17, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I just knew you'd do a folk art style card Kelly! love your stamped quilt blocks and the fun 'stitched' hillside under the wee cottage!! a wonderful card!

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  4. Cathy WeberJune 17, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Wow, Kelly, you used so many great stamps on this one. I love it. The colors are so Americana and I love that faux stitching for the hills the house sit on. Don't forget me when you go to order your next order of stamps!

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  5. BJune 17, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Oh what a fun use of the faux stitching!!!

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  6. Lynn MercurioJune 17, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    This was well worth the wait, Kelly. I love the patchwork pattern and your lovely faux stitching. Truly a wonderful piece of Americana.

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  7. Laurie MarmonJune 17, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Love so many elements of this card. The quilt is very cool and the faux stitches making up the hillside are just adorable. Love it!

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  8. KaryJune 17, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Hi Kelly! Your card is fabulous!! Love the quilt design and the focal image is gorgeous. Well done!

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  9. Jen CuthbertsonJune 18, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Love, love, love this! You have such a flair for folk art and it is amazing! Brilliant card!!

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  10. PaulineJune 18, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    This is just gorgeous! I love the homely warm feel, and the quilt effect you created! Gorgeous!

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  11. AntjeJune 18, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    Oh how gorgeous - love your quilt of gingham squares and stars with the little house!

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  12. ~ Ali Robertson ~June 18, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    This is fantastic!!! Love Love Love it

    Ali x

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  13. Joanne GilchJune 18, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Kelly, what an amazing card...so many wonderful sets used. That quilt is lovely.

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  14. SharronJune 18, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    LOVE this card!! Your folk art designs are always so amazing. The quilt is wonderful and I am so glad to see you use that little house. That set is one of my favorites but I haven't used the house yet.

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  15. LaurieJJune 18, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I am in LOVE (queue the angels singing)! You nailed the Warren Kimble vibe completely. I don't know where to begin because all of the details are so perfect, the quilt especially. Fabulous job!

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  16. InkyfingersJune 18, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    What a fubulous folksy card Kelly. I just love how you incorporated all theose wonderful detals.
    Hugs
    Carol x

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