So now the store is open, and you got to see every glorious stamp in the four sets releasing today...Say It Loud-Winter Holiday, Hocus Pocus, A Cottage Home, and A Cottage Christmas!
Today we will be featuring projects with A Cottage Christmas on the waltz. I made 2 projects to share today...
I colored my little Christmas world PURPLE ( a color that I sadly neglect)! Used Copic markers on the cottage, and lots of Diamond glitter. There are so many little snow caps around the windows and ledges, that I used a super fine glue pen to get them all...
I made the snowy background with an image from Around Christmastime and a little snowflake from Seasons of Love-Tags. I stamped in Versamark and embossed with white powder on PTI's Royal Velvet cardstock. It looked a little bright to me compared to my house, so I sponged over the whole thing with PTI Vintage Cream ink, and then went in with a damp paper towel, and wiped the embossed portions. It turned out to be some swirly fun!
I could not leave my stamping area until I included the adorable lantern-toting snowman on a project!
I am stockpiling tags for Christmas! I stamped a pattern from Gingham & Co. and then the trees over the top. Used PTI's Tag Sale #4 die and a circle nestie for the center. The sentiment is from A Cottage Christmas, too!
Be sure to leave a comment on all of the DT members' blogs, as 1 random comment will be chosen...the winner taking home a Waltzingmouse Stamp set of choice! You have until September 21st to leave a comment by11:59 PM Claire's time (3:59 AM Pacific, 5:59 AM Central, and 6:59 AM EST).
Thanks SO much to everyone who visited me for my first WMS release! I appreciate all of your kind words and encouragment.
And now...your last stop....LYNN'S BLOG!
Supplies:
Christmas Cottage card:
Stamps: A Cottage Christmas, Around Christmastime, Seasons of Love-Tags, all Waltzingmouse Stamps
Paper: PTI Royal Velvet, white, and Vintage Cream
Ink: Versamark, Memento Rich Cocoa and Tuxedo Black, Copic markers
Other: white embossing powder, Diamond glitter, and twinkle stickers from A Muse Studio, white ribbon, PTI's Canvas/Linen Impression plate
Snowman Tag:
Stamps: A Cottage Christmas, Gingham & Co., both Waltzingmouse Stamps
Paper: PTI Kraft and white
Ink: VersaColor Bamboo and Cardinal inks, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Other: PTI's Tag Sale #4 die, circle nestie, A Muse Studio twinkle stickers, twine, mini bell, gingham ribbon
Oh wow!! These are gorgeous Kelly! i love the non traditional colours on your card, and what a sweet tag! Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteThe purple is fab-u-lous! Love it! And the gingham trees?: Well, you go there Gingham Girl!!! Awesome!
ReplyDeletejust beautiful and I love the lantern toting snowman too!
ReplyDeleteOoooh! Purplelicious
ReplyDeleteKelly, I love the purple and that snowflake background is awesome! Somehow they tie in with the front door on the cottage for me! Stop hiding your purple - this looks fantastic! I think you were just saving it to make our jaws drop!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors you chose for your cottage and the tag is adorable.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Kelly!! I would have never thought of coloring this house in such yummy plum colors, so I'm glad you did. Your card is simply STUNNING!!! And your tag with the sweet gingham trees is just uber charming!! LOVE what you've done with this set!
ReplyDeleteLove your wonderful purple cottage with all the snow and the terrific bg stamping Kelly!! and your tag is just so sweet on your lovely basket!
ReplyDeleteThat purple cottage card is just dreamy! {Are you finding glitter everywhere now?)
ReplyDeleteAnd your snowman tag is adorable!!!
The purple is astonishing, but cute. Would be a different look for Christmas that is for sure.
ReplyDeleteFantastic!!!! Your cottage is beautiful...tfs
ReplyDeleteI love both your projects, but especially love that snowflake background on your card. It really makes your card pop!
ReplyDeleteMy two favourite colours are green and purple - you've used them both in your STUNNING Christmas Cottage. Just love the snowflake background and dimension in the cottage - fabby!!! Love the sweet tag too!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the purple and all the glitter. The tag is so sweet, I need to make one of those :)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. My daughter loves purple. This would be a great card for her. Love the new Christmas Cottage stamp. TFS
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!! Adorable tag!! Need to get started on these!!
ReplyDeleteloving that purple .. beautiful
ReplyDeleteBoth are awesome!
ReplyDeleteOH NO, you DID NOT just use a favorite color of mine to color that cottage!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love!
And the idea of stockpiling tags... well, I'd better get started.
Lovely blog, by the way. I am a new follower.
Fondly,
Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
E-mail: cardmonkey@comcast.net
The non traditional colors never looked so good, and the ornament is adorable!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the purple, fab coloring. Sweet tag too!
ReplyDeleteWhile both of your projects were just great...purple is my favorite and a
ReplyDeletepurple holiday house can't be beat!!! Lovely background and great color combo!
I wish I could find the time to do the gift tags...I love them but they always get pushed to "later"! Thanks for sharing your beautiful work!
I love purple! It's my sister's favourite colour too so I'm always on the look out for new ideas using purple! Thank you for the inspiration :) a very cute little tag too :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE your purple card, but the adorable little tag really stole my heart!! Cute, cute, cute!
ReplyDeleteThe purple cottage card is so inviting and almost makes me wish for snow! Your tag is cute and whimsical - add me to your gift list!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card and tag. I just love Christmas cards in nontraditional colors and purple is one of my favorites!! Cheryl W.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic cottage in such a gorgeeous colour. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteWhat an elegant card! i wish the velvet paper could photograph better, but now that the idea is in my head..... The tag is cute and could be used several ways.. thank you.
ReplyDeleteLove the purple! It is beautiful and unexpected! That little snowman tag really made me smile. Love.
ReplyDeleteLove purple!! This is so vibrant and yet so soft!! Love it Kelly - you rock girl!!
ReplyDeletePurple! Who would have thought of using purple on the house1 It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat card and tag.The tag is my favourite - it just made me smile and feel good - so that has to be a winner.Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat color choice. The purple looks so much like a winter night sky. And the tag is adorable. Love them both!
ReplyDeleteThe more I see of these blogs the more in love I am with Waltzingmouse stamps. I love what you did with them.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
OMG--who would have thought of purple! It's gorgeous!! And your little tag is absolutely adorable!
ReplyDeleteGreat projects - I epecially like the tag as that snowman is so cute!
ReplyDeleteLynn Wild
Wow that purple looks terrific!! Good color choice. Your little snowman tag is soooo cute ! Adorable, just make me want to go and stamp out a bunch for christmas!!! Good Job.
ReplyDeleteKim W
Oh I just love your card. The new WMS stamps are so great.
ReplyDeleteI am in love with these cottages, and that sweet snowman! Lovely card. Your colors are spectacular! Love the sweet tag too!
ReplyDeleteDeniseB
WOW -- your Christmas Cottage is AMAZING!!! LOVE it and that tag is absolutely ADORABLE!!! TFS your talents with us!!!
ReplyDeletePretty! Love your tag, too.
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WOW Kelly! You did such a FABULOUS job coloring that beautiful cottage! Love the color palette and soft hues! and that gift tag is darling! What a super way to dress up a gift basket!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable.
ReplyDeleteVERY, very pretty, love the purple, it's my favorite color!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious little tag! It made me happy!
ReplyDeleteKelly, that white embossing of the Around Christmastime circle almost looks like it is embroidered. I am so happy I just ordered it today! Now, you know I am going to have to order that round tag now too, probably the one and only thing I don't have! You must be exhausted, you went above and beyond on this first release as a DT member and I am sure Claire is so happy and proud of all you did.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, and stamp sets. A must have for all stampers' collection. Take care, and thanks for sharing and a chance to win. RuthAnn
ReplyDeletewonderful card! i love this release's sets. your work has been so inspiring, or enabling ;)
ReplyDeleteYou design team members are so talented! You all have inspired me for sure! Love the purple - so different, yet so perfect.
ReplyDeleteOh Kelly, how cute! Love your purple house -- the non-traditional color is so fun and the snowman tag!!! Too cute!
ReplyDeleteTruthfully I never would have thought of purple for a holiday card but I LOVE IT! and the cute little snowman tag is just adorable with the gingham trees :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing
Ok, looking at the post above mine, I'll sound like a broken record, but I LOVE your purple Christmas card: I would have never thought of using it, but it is BEAUTIFUL!! Love your sweet tag too: the gingham stamped on the trees is so home-spun fun!! Thanks for all your great ideas during this release :-)
ReplyDeleteI like both of your projects!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great card. It is nice to see a different color used once in a while. Your tag is so cute! Keep stamping!
ReplyDeleteboth projects are wonderful, the purples are beautifully done. thank you.
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are adorable. I am in love with this house :).
ReplyDeletehow clever, I love the gingham trees - and all the glittery snow on the cottage! Great projects, TFS!
ReplyDeleteVery nice card and tag. That little snowman with the lantern is adorable!
ReplyDeleteGreat projects. You gals are knocking my socks off!
ReplyDeleteKelly, I love the shading of that cottage and the big bold snowflakes in the background (best use of that stamp I've seen to date). Your purple colour scheme works well. Belated congratulatuons on your appointment to the WMS DT - I am tickled for you!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous projects, both of them!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Kelly - love the colour - but I'm in 'tag' mode at present and I love the one you've made here. tfs
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, love the sparkle and adorable tag.
ReplyDeleteGreat job.
God bless,
Peggy Allen
Fabulous projects! Unusual colors, but work so well on the cottage! Looks so pretty and classy! :o)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty purple! I love the cottages, and the snow flakes are just perfect! TFS
ReplyDeleteLove the purple, a very unique and wonderful card! LOve the huge snowflakes, they really add to the background, I need to do that more often, it really gave the card pazazz! ~gin~
ReplyDeleteI almost forgot, I love the cute little snowman tag, who doesn't need more tags, they are my secret addiction!! LOve it! ~gin~
ReplyDeleteThe purple is perfect...
ReplyDeleteI die!
That card is so uber fabby...
just love, love, love it!!
And then that tag...
I love that snowman.
I love those gingham trees...
I just love it...
it's perfect! :)
You have awed and inspired me...
now to get my sets so I can CASE you!
Beautiful card and tag!! Great design!!
ReplyDeleteOh my the purple is amazing!! I NEED to have a purple phase!
ReplyDeletethe tag is so cute too loveit
thank you for sharing and giving such fab inspiration
Ali x
That purple card really works! And the gingham trees are genius! Love them both.
ReplyDeleteJust shoot me now. I was already in love with this little cottage and then you had to use purple!!! Purpleeeeeee! I love purple. *sniff* This is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYour snowman tag is the cutest ever tag I have ever seen! I love it! I like how you used the gingham for the trees! So cute!!
ReplyDeleteJo Ann Mooney
Goodness these are both just fabulous! Love your Wonderful purple Christmas card! You used such gorgeous shades too! Love all the glitter and your Sweet Showman tag with the gingham trees is just So Adorable!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Shannon
How beautiful- Thanks so much for the inspiration!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute tag and love your purple card.
ReplyDeleteStunning card; love all the details. Great idea to stockpile those tags. Thanks for sharing. Jo4Him
ReplyDeleteLOVELY work, Kelly!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your card and the tag-ornament is so cute, you are all so talented.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration and the chance to win a stamp.
Maria V.
Kelly, I must admit that I usually never use purple (without even knowing why). But your card in that colours is just great and I like it VERY much, especially with the Diamond glitter.
ReplyDeleteAnd I also very much like the tag with the cute snowman and the "gingham trees", that looks great.
Kind regards
Carola
I love your projects! I have never thought of using purple in Christmas projects but I'm inspired to do so now. I absolutely love the tag! I'm not sure what you attached it too, as I was way to busy admiring it and taking in all the details!
ReplyDeleteThank you for getting me out of my comfort zone by showing me new possibilities.
Julie
These are so sweet, Kelly! I love your purple house, its colored so fabulously and I love all the glitter. Your little snowman tag is adorable, too! I love tags! I want to make little gingham trees now, too! :)
ReplyDeleteHOW do you ladies do it????? Everyone that has used this little cottage stamp has come up with a TOTALLY different looking cottage!!!!!! SUPER JOB you've done!!!!!!!!!!!! And your little tag is cute too!!!! GOTTA GET THAT COTTAGE STAMP!!!!!!!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteOooh! Purple passion! Great use of an unexpected colour. Love your tag too!
ReplyDeleteI loved the purple card and the so happy tag
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous, love that deep purple and the snowman is too cute.
ReplyDeleteDear Kelly,
ReplyDeleteI Just arrived at you blog. Oh my, do I love your art and creative mind! I'll be watching this blog closely, thank you for giving us so much of your time and mind. You make so wonderful and lovely works! I enjoyed the visit on your site. Many thanks for your beautiful inspirations!!
Many warm Hugs from Marina from Germany
I invited you gently to visit my creative Website: Bettyscardsandpaperdesign.com
You certainly don't need one more person praising your amazing talent and creativity, but I find I must. For weeks now I have been noticing your work on Waltzing Mouse and Papertrey. Somehow the fact that there was just one of you, making all this glorious art, eluded me. I rarely try to mimic another's card closely when I use the same stamp set, but your cozy winter night cottage is utter perfection. (Following your coloring was a really nice 'primer' about how to capture the wonderful winter moon (blue) snow scene.)
ReplyDeleteI will be visiting your blog often. May you and your family have a holiday as magical as your winter cottage. Thanks you so much for sharing.