Katie Renz is fighting so hard right now as evident in her husband Kevin's most recent blog post seen here:
http://katiespaperhaven.blogspot.com/
Please say a prayer for the Renz Family. They need us now as much as ever. The i heart papers page with the donation link is HERE. Kevin also said to keep those cards coming, as Katie loves to see them! Here is her address again:
Katie Renz
PO Box 5913
Bellingham, WA 98227-5913
Thank you!
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Snowman Soup Sketch!
Another sketch from ME at the Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge Blog!
I just love the top, and the Mischief Makers took this sketch and ran with it, so excited! Here is my sample:
Stamped the sweet snowman and trees from A Cottage Christmas and the sentiment from Say It Loud-Winter Holiday. I just got some Jillibean Soup patterned papers for the first time, and they are so pretty! The pink paper is from the Homemade 6 Bean Soup Collection, and the paper on the trees is from the Christmas Chowder Collection. I just love the names and COLORS!
Colored the snoman with Copic markers, and added lots of dimensionals here and there. The star is chipboard, painted first with Tim Holtz Antique Linen Crackle Paint, and then "streaked" over the top with Plaid Folk Art Paint in the color "Vintage White". I discovered that if you buy Bias Tape and then unfold it and iron it out, it makes the prettiest sheer cotton ribbon!
Now it's your turn! Upload your creation HERE by next Friday, November 4th. Ohhh it's getting close to Christmas, and I can't wait to see your creations! Be sure to include at least one Waltzingmouse Stamps image on your project to be eligible to be the randomly-selected participant who will win a WMS stamp set of choice!
Supplies:
Stamps: A Cottage Christmas, Say It Loud-Winter Holiday, both Waltzingmouse Stamps
Paper: Homemade 6 Bean Soup Collection and Christmas Chowder Collection from Jillibean Soup, Vintage Cream cardstock, Papertrey Ink
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Copic Markers
Other: chipboard star, button and yellow twinkle sticker from A Muse Studio, bias tape, twine, Tim Holtz Antique Linen Crackle Paint, Plaid Vintage White Folk Art Paint
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Papertrey Ink Blog Hop
Time for another blog hop with Papertrey Ink. This month is another inspiration photo seen here:
So....have you ever made what I call a "fantasy card"? Like, one that you have absolutely no idea who you are going to send it to, or how it would ever hold up in the mail? Well, that's what I made for today...
Hee! I made this fringed pumpkin after seeing Julie Ebersole's AWESOME video tutorial HERE! That's how this whole card started. Seriously, watch her video, it's so easy! All you need is a long strip of felt, some thin sticky tape like Scor-Tape, and some scissors!! I saw her tutorial, happened to grab some Melon Berry felt to practice the technique, and whaddya know! A pumpkin idea grew...and grew....!
Happy Fall y'all...I know I am from upstate New York but I HAD to say it :)! Thanks for stopping by!
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Tag Parade!
Last night I was in a crafty mood, but didn't seem to have the attention span to sit and work on one thing for very long! I purchased the Bloom Builder #3 die from Papertrey Ink, and the Mini Rolled Rose die from My Favorite Things a few months ago, and felt that it was time to get them out (or use the flowers that I had already made)!
So I got out some patterned papers, tag dies, and favorite sentiments, and went to work making an all-occasion set of tags...
So I got out some patterned papers, tag dies, and favorite sentiments, and went to work making an all-occasion set of tags...
PTI Tag Sale #5, MFT Mini Rolled Rose die, sentiment from Say it Loud, Waltzingmouse Stamps, October Afternoon's 5&Dime patterned paper, PTI Pure Poppy, Vintage Cream, and Simple Chartreuse felt
PTI Tag Sale #5 die and Bloom Builder #3 die, sentiment from Frame-It, Waltzingmouse Stamps, PTI's Pure Poppy cardstock
PTI Tag Sale #3 die, 2011 Holiday Ornaments stamp set (and coordiating Nestabilities dies), Nordic Winter stamp set, both from Waltzingmouse Stamps, MFT Mini Rolled rose die, PTI's Vintage Cream felt
PTI Tag Sale #3 and Bloom Builders #3, dies, patterned paper from Pink Paislee's Queen Bee Collection, PTI's Tiny Tags die and stamp set and Scarlet Jewel cardstock
PTI's Bloom Builder #3 die and Tag Sale #5 die, patterned Paper from Pink Paislee's Queen Bee Collection, PTI's Harvest Gold cardstock
PTI's Tag Sale #5 die, MFT Mini Rolled Rose die, patterned paper from October Afternoon's Modern Homemaker Collection, sentiment from Waltzingmouse Stamps Frame-It set, PTI's Harvest Gold and Simply Chartreuse felt
Now I'm like that girl "all dressed up, with no place to go"... hee! But I am sure these tags will find homes on gifts in the near future!
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Candy Cane Sketch
Here is my card:
I used two new sets, Candy Jar Christmas-Fillers & a sentiment from Candy Jar Christmas. After seeing this card by Jennifer Holmes during release week, I knew that my candy cane image was destined to be coated with glitter, too! I could not stop thinking how pretty that card was, and kept going back to look at it!
Sparkly! I used Copic markers to color it, and then covered it with Martha Stewart coarse clear glitter. Distressed up some Divine Twine and added a silver bell. The background paper is from the 5& Dime Collection by October Afternoon.
I can't wait to see what you make with this sketch! Upload your creation HERE by next Friday, October 28th. Be sure to include at least 1 Waltzingmouse Stamps image on your card to be eligible to be the randomly-selected participant who will win a WMS stamp set of choice!
Supplies:
Stamps: Candy Jar Christmas & Candy Jar Christmas Fillers, both Waltzingmouse Stamps
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream cardstock, October Afternoon's 5& Dime patterned papers
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Tim Holtz Antique Linen and Tea Dye Distress inks, Antique Linen Distress Stain, Copic Markers
Other: lace, Divine Twine, Martha Stewart coarse clear glitter, mini jingle bell, dimensionals
Monday, October 17, 2011
Friends of Waltzingmouse Stamps Blog Waltz
I made a little autumn scene with A Cottage Home, and leaves and a sentiment from Peace and Plenty. Colored the cottage with Copic markers, and then popped it up with dimensionals.
The background is made with the Woodgrain Impression Plate from Papertrey Ink. I then found a basket of scraps from old patterned paper lines that I loved, and paper-pieced the maple leaf from Peace and Plenty.
I am anxious to waltz around and see all of the inspiration for this theme. You can never have too many thank you cards on hand! There is still time to play along. Just add your blog post to the link list of waltz participants seen HERE on the forum! Thanks for stopping by today!
Supplies:
Stamps: A Cottage Home, Peace and Plenty, both Waltzingmouse Stamps
Paper: Vintage Cream, Fine Linen, Papertrey Ink
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa ink, Copic Markers, Tim Holtz Distress inks in Rusty Hinge, Antique Linen, and Walnut Stain
Other: Woodgrain Impression plate, Papertrey Ink, circle nestie, cream satin ribbon
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Waltzingmouse Stamps Release Day Blog Waltz!
Hello! I am sure that you have arrived here on the waltz from Clare Buswell's blog, but if you got lost along the way you can head back to Claire Brennan's blog to see the full list!
Release day is finally here! Claire saved 2 of the sweetest sets for last, Candy Jar Christmas and Candy Jar Christmas Fillers! These sets are packed with adorable treats, and also pay homage to an underappreciated, but very productive, member of the North Pole Staff....MRS. CLAUS!!
I expect that a notebook just like this is tucked in good ole Mrs. Claus's purse! I call this the "Black Friday" notebook! For those of you that don't know, Black Friday is the shopping day after Thanksgiving here in the United States. I made these a few years ago and gave one to my sister, niece, and friend when we met at a favorite store at 6:00 AM! I tucked in in a clear bag with a candy bar and a pen, and called it their Black Friday Survival Pack (the chocolate was just in case we got hungry when waiting in a long line)!
The circular label was made with images from the Candy Jar Christmas set, and the little bow is from Candy Jar Christmas Fillers. The background is made with Gingham & Co., and a little poinsettia from Big Blooms-Poinsettias. I think Mrs. Claus would approve of this print! Hey, Santa Claus isn't the only one who makes a list, and checks it twice!
I just took a piece of cardstock, and scored it twice in the center to form a "book" around a little notepad. I secured the pad to the back with red line tape. On the other side, I made a little pocket. I taped it down on the left and bottom side, so that there was room to tuck coupons inside! The very important "No Peeking" sentiment is from Santa is Coming to Town!
Release day is finally here! Claire saved 2 of the sweetest sets for last, Candy Jar Christmas and Candy Jar Christmas Fillers! These sets are packed with adorable treats, and also pay homage to an underappreciated, but very productive, member of the North Pole Staff....MRS. CLAUS!!
I expect that a notebook just like this is tucked in good ole Mrs. Claus's purse! I call this the "Black Friday" notebook! For those of you that don't know, Black Friday is the shopping day after Thanksgiving here in the United States. I made these a few years ago and gave one to my sister, niece, and friend when we met at a favorite store at 6:00 AM! I tucked in in a clear bag with a candy bar and a pen, and called it their Black Friday Survival Pack (the chocolate was just in case we got hungry when waiting in a long line)!
The circular label was made with images from the Candy Jar Christmas set, and the little bow is from Candy Jar Christmas Fillers. The background is made with Gingham & Co., and a little poinsettia from Big Blooms-Poinsettias. I think Mrs. Claus would approve of this print! Hey, Santa Claus isn't the only one who makes a list, and checks it twice!
Up next is the Candy Jar Christmas Fillers set! My red ink pads left me a note on my stamping table this morning. They said that they would like to be paid overtime for their extensive use during this release...this time I used Tim Holtz Fired Brick Distress ink!
Each element of the jar is a separate image, but they are so easy to stamp, mix, and match! Have you ever seen sweeter gingerbread? They are embossed with white powder, and then (Claire's idea), I waterbrushed in some Tea Dye and Brushed Corduroy distress inks. The little circular label at the top is from Candy Jar Christmas Fillers. I stamped the little peppermint on the inside, as it was a perfect fit!
There you have it! I have so enjoyed working with each set, and I cannot wait until these goodies arrive on your doorsteps! REMEMBER: Leave a comment on each DT Member's Blog as you waltz, as 1 random comment will be chosen, and the winner will receive a stamp set of choice!
Thanks so much for your sweet comments this week, they are so encouraging and appreciated!
Thanks so much for your sweet comments this week, they are so encouraging and appreciated!
And now, your next stop on the waltz......LYNN'S BLOG!
Supplies:
Mrs. Claus's Notebook:
Stamps: Candy Jar Christmas, Candy Jar Christmas Fillers, Santa is Coming to Town, Big Blooms-Poinsettias, and Gingham & Co., all Waltzingmouse Stamps
Paper: PTI's Vintage Cream, Pure Poppy, and Aqua Mist
Ink: A Muse Studio Bermuda ink, Memento Tuxedo Black, VersaColor Cardinal
Other: White Opal Liquid Pearls, Spellbinders Standard Circles Small Nestabilities, 3x5 Notebook, paper piercer
Gingerbread Jar card:
Stamps: Candy Jar Christmas and Candy Jar Christmas Fillers, both Waltzingmouse Stamps
Paper: PTI Kraft and Vintage Cream
Ink: Tim Holtz Distress inks in Fired Brick, Tea Dye, Brushed Corduroy and Antique Linen, Memento Rich Cocoa, VersaMark
Other: white embossing powder and cranberry pearls from A Muse Studio, waterbrush, twine
Cicely's Hat Sketch
Oh Claire and those Mischief Makers are up to something FUN at the Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge Blog today! Check out this week's sketch:
Heee! That Claire! I chose to accept this challenge, and made a little witch's hat tag!
I cut a little triangle from kraft paper, and then stamped it with the chevron stripes pattern from Off Beat Backgrounds in Black Soot Distress ink. Decided those stripes would look just as good as the brim of the hat, so stamped them in orange and cut them out! Stamped the circle from Cicely at Halloween, and colored it with Copic markers. I thought some magical sparkle was in order, and used a Spica Pen in a peachy orange color, and a Sakura Stardust glitter pen...
Heee! That Claire! I chose to accept this challenge, and made a little witch's hat tag!
I cut a little triangle from kraft paper, and then stamped it with the chevron stripes pattern from Off Beat Backgrounds in Black Soot Distress ink. Decided those stripes would look just as good as the brim of the hat, so stamped them in orange and cut them out! Stamped the circle from Cicely at Halloween, and colored it with Copic markers. I thought some magical sparkle was in order, and used a Spica Pen in a peachy orange color, and a Sakura Stardust glitter pen...
The sparkle even hides some of my coloring mistakes :)!
The Mischief Makers have shown that the sky is the limit for this creative sketch! Add your creation HERE by next Friday. Be sure to include at least one Waltzingmouse Stamps image in your creation so you will be eligible to be the randomly-selected participant who will win a WMS set of choice!
REMEMBER: Release Day is today! Waltzingmouse Stamps will be releasing 6 new sets. Find the release schedule on Claire's blog post HERE. Then come back at 2:00 PM EST for the Design Team's Release Day Blog Waltz, where we will be featuring 2 of the new sets!
Supplies:
Stamps: Off Beat Backgrounds, and Cicely at Halloween, both Waltzingmouse Stamps
Paper: Kraft and Vintage Cream cardstock, Papertrey Ink
Ink: Tim Holtz Distress inks in Black Soot, Vintage Photo, and Tea Dye, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, A Muse Studio orange ink, Copic Markers, Sakura Stardust Glitter pen, Spica pen
Other: twine, rusty jingle bell
Friday, October 14, 2011
Waltzingmouse Stamps October Preview, Day 3
Another fun day of previews at Waltzingmouse Stamps! Today's two sets are festive and full of good cheer!
Up first is 2011 Holiday Ornaments, and you guessed it...they coordinate perfectly with the new Spellbinders Heirloom Ornament 2011 Nestabilities!
I used 4 ornaments from the set. That little reindeer is a separate image, and can be stamped right into the plain mini ornament! Same goes for the sentiment "Merry Christmas". That ornament has an open space for text, and I am sure lots of Claire's past sets will have words that tuck in there quite nicely. The background paper is from A Muse Studio. Yes, that SU Cherry Cobbler ink is still getting a Christmas workout!
The second set is so much fun, you can tell just from the title: "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"!
I couldn't choose what set to make the background with at first. As I stamped, I found myself singing that song in my head, so Musical Backgrounds won out! Used the knit patterned circle from Faux Fun Circles, and then cut along the edges to make a medallion shape.
I stamped a lovely snowflake image from the set over the sheet music. I used VersaColor Cardinal ink, and then just stamped off beforehand so that it looked a bit more "vintage". The little vine is also from Faux Fun Circles.
Tomorow is Release Day! Claire will be revealing the sets on her blog at 2:00 PM EST, and then there will be the Design Team Blog Waltz...with a prize involved for one lucky commenter. See you then!
Now off you go to see what the rest of the Design Team has made with these two wonderful new sets!
Up first is 2011 Holiday Ornaments, and you guessed it...they coordinate perfectly with the new Spellbinders Heirloom Ornament 2011 Nestabilities!
I used 4 ornaments from the set. That little reindeer is a separate image, and can be stamped right into the plain mini ornament! Same goes for the sentiment "Merry Christmas". That ornament has an open space for text, and I am sure lots of Claire's past sets will have words that tuck in there quite nicely. The background paper is from A Muse Studio. Yes, that SU Cherry Cobbler ink is still getting a Christmas workout!
The second set is so much fun, you can tell just from the title: "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"!
I couldn't choose what set to make the background with at first. As I stamped, I found myself singing that song in my head, so Musical Backgrounds won out! Used the knit patterned circle from Faux Fun Circles, and then cut along the edges to make a medallion shape.
I stamped a lovely snowflake image from the set over the sheet music. I used VersaColor Cardinal ink, and then just stamped off beforehand so that it looked a bit more "vintage". The little vine is also from Faux Fun Circles.
Tomorow is Release Day! Claire will be revealing the sets on her blog at 2:00 PM EST, and then there will be the Design Team Blog Waltz...with a prize involved for one lucky commenter. See you then!
Now off you go to see what the rest of the Design Team has made with these two wonderful new sets!
Supplies:
Ornament card:
Stamps: 2011 Holiday Ornaments (available Oct. 15th), Waltzingmouse Stamps
Paper: Kraft and Vintage Cream, Papertrey Ink, and patterned paper from A Muse Studio
Ink: Stampin Up Cherry Cobbler, Color Box Chesnut, Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream, Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress ink, Other: Spellbinders Heirloom Ornaments 2011 Nestabilities, embroidery floss, chocolate pearls from
A Muse Studio, gingham ribbon
Santa Card:
Stamps: Santa Claus is Coming to Town (available Oct. 15), Faux Fun Circles, and Musical Backgrounds, all Waltzingmouse Stamps
Paper: Vintage Cream, Papertrey Ink
Ink: VersaColor Cardinal, Tim Holtz Distress inks in Black Soot and Antique Linen, VersaMark
Other: Black embossing powder, A Muse Studio, red rick rack, Spellbinders Standard Circles Small Nestabilities
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Waltzingmouse Stamps October Preview, Day 2
You may have heard me shriek all the way from where I am, to where you are, when I caught my first glimpse of the set we are previewing today called Nordic Winter! It is one of my favorite stamp sets of ALL TIME! It will be released this Saturday, October 15th, and you will want to have this one on your list!
I stamped the image directly onto an acrylic block with Memento Rich Cocoa ink, then quickly slapped a piece of cardstock on top. I won't lie, it takes some practice and some extra cardstock! Ohh, but when you get that good image, you might just jump up and down! Since I was covering it with patterns from Nordic Winter, I knew it didn't have to be perfect!
I can barely believe that I stamped that background! Claire's wonderful images make it easy to create one just like patterned paper! The teeny heart and sentiment are also from Nordic Winter.
Next up is a card with the "stamp kissing" technique using Nordic Winter...
I inked a tree from Teeny Trees with VersaColor Bamboo ink, and then stamped this Nordic Winter pattern right onto the stamp with Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Crushed Olive.
I then stamped the image on the cardstock, and cut it out with Spellbinders Beaded Oval Nestabilities. The snowflakes are also from Nordic Winter, and the dotted impression plate on the "hills" is from A Muse Studio. Little Liquid Pearl dots are scattered about the card!
I could have kept going...and going....and going with Nordic Winter, but there are some other ladies who want to share projects with you today! Be sure to check them out! I will try not to be rude by cutting to the head of the line to see, too!
Supplies:
Mitten card:
Stamps: Nordic Winter (available Oct. 15th) and Sewing Box-Christmas, both Waltzingmouse Stamps
Paper: Vintage Cream and Kraft, Papertrey Ink
Ink: Vintage Cream, Papertrey Ink, Cherry Cobbler and Not Quite Navy, Stampin Up, Memento Rich Cocoa, VersaColor Sahara Sand, and Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress ink
Other: Standard Circles Small Nestabilities, twine, Latte pearls from A Muse Studio
Tree card:
Stamps: Nordic Winter and Teeny Trees, both Waltzingmouse Stamps
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream
Ink: VersaColor Bamboo, Tim Holtz Crushed Olive Distress Ink, Color Box Creamy Brown chalk ink
Other: Spellbinders Beaded Oval Nestabilities, Liquid Pearls in White Opal, cream satin ribbon, Tiny Tags die from Papertrey Ink, Polka Dotted Impression Plate from A Muse Studio
I KNOW! I told you it was so good! Of course, I had to pair it (no pun intended!) with one of my other faves Sewing Box-Christmas! I had this idea about a pair of mittens, but the set comes with the one image seen on the right. I heard this idea long ago on Splitcoast (when I was a beginner) about stamping a mirrored image, but I didn't quite understand it at the time! It popped into my head today, and this is what I did...
I stamped the image directly onto an acrylic block with Memento Rich Cocoa ink, then quickly slapped a piece of cardstock on top. I won't lie, it takes some practice and some extra cardstock! Ohh, but when you get that good image, you might just jump up and down! Since I was covering it with patterns from Nordic Winter, I knew it didn't have to be perfect!
I can barely believe that I stamped that background! Claire's wonderful images make it easy to create one just like patterned paper! The teeny heart and sentiment are also from Nordic Winter.
Next up is a card with the "stamp kissing" technique using Nordic Winter...
I inked a tree from Teeny Trees with VersaColor Bamboo ink, and then stamped this Nordic Winter pattern right onto the stamp with Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Crushed Olive.
I then stamped the image on the cardstock, and cut it out with Spellbinders Beaded Oval Nestabilities. The snowflakes are also from Nordic Winter, and the dotted impression plate on the "hills" is from A Muse Studio. Little Liquid Pearl dots are scattered about the card!
I could have kept going...and going....and going with Nordic Winter, but there are some other ladies who want to share projects with you today! Be sure to check them out! I will try not to be rude by cutting to the head of the line to see, too!
Supplies:
Mitten card:
Stamps: Nordic Winter (available Oct. 15th) and Sewing Box-Christmas, both Waltzingmouse Stamps
Paper: Vintage Cream and Kraft, Papertrey Ink
Ink: Vintage Cream, Papertrey Ink, Cherry Cobbler and Not Quite Navy, Stampin Up, Memento Rich Cocoa, VersaColor Sahara Sand, and Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress ink
Other: Standard Circles Small Nestabilities, twine, Latte pearls from A Muse Studio
Tree card:
Stamps: Nordic Winter and Teeny Trees, both Waltzingmouse Stamps
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream
Ink: VersaColor Bamboo, Tim Holtz Crushed Olive Distress Ink, Color Box Creamy Brown chalk ink
Other: Spellbinders Beaded Oval Nestabilities, Liquid Pearls in White Opal, cream satin ribbon, Tiny Tags die from Papertrey Ink, Polka Dotted Impression Plate from A Muse Studio
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Waltzingmouse Stamps October Preview, Day 1
It's Christmas time at Waltzingmouse Stamps! If the next 4 days don't have you singing carols and wishing for snowflakes in the air, then I don't know what will! Claire has lined up an absolutely spectacular release this month. I know you will all love it so much! Up first is a holiday sequel to Rescue Remedies....
SEASONAL REMEDIES! It will be released on Saturday, October 15th along with five other new sets! I kid you not, this set practically makes projects by itself! It is so amazing in it's detail. Take a look...
Up first a little star tray all ready for some Christmas sweets...
Although it is hard to choose, this just might be my favorite label of them all. I just love the sentiment and the old-fashioned flair!
All this label needed was to be stamped in Versamark ink on PTI's Scarlet Jewel cardstock, and then heat embossed with white powder. Seasonal Remedies coordinates with Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Squares Small, which makes layering it a breeze. The little plaid wrap is made using the double plaid strip from Off Beat Backgrounds. Added some twine, buttons, a rusty jingle bell, and some gingham ribbon to finish it off.
I found some little red bags on sale at Big Lots this past weekend...8 bags in a set for $2.40, woo hoo! They match Stampin Up's Cherry Cobbler ink which has been a staple at my stamping table this week!
Perfect to have ready for quick wrapping or gift cards at the last minute. This gorgeous label from Seasonal Remedies was topped with some holly from Festive Foliage.
The tag shape coordinates with the largest die from Spellbinders Small Labels set. I also cut the sentiment oval with the Classic Ovals Small set, and popped it up a bit. Easy breezy, snowman freezy...giggle!
I cannot wait to see what the Design Team has created with Seasonal Remedies. I am getting goosebumps from anticipation! Here are the members who will be featuring projects today:
Supplies:
Star Tin:
Stamps: Seasonal Remedies (available Oct. 15), Off Beat Backgrounds, both Waltzingmouse Stamps
Paper: Scarlet Jewel and Kraft cardstock, Papertrey Ink
Ink: Versamark, Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress ink
Other: white embossing powder, A Muse Studio, Classic Square Small Nestabilities, Papertrey Ink's Scarlet Jewel and Spring Moss buttons, twine, gingham ribbon
*The star tin and rusty jingle bell are available online at www.rustytin.com
Celebrate the Season tag:
Stamps: Seasonal Remedies (available Oct. 15), Festive Foliage, both Waltzingmouse Stamps
Paper: Vintage Cream, Papertrey Ink
Ink: Stampin Up Cherry Cobbler ink, VersaColor Bamboo ink
Other: Small Labels and Classic Ovals Small Nestabilities, gingham ribbon, mini gift bag
SEASONAL REMEDIES! It will be released on Saturday, October 15th along with five other new sets! I kid you not, this set practically makes projects by itself! It is so amazing in it's detail. Take a look...
Up first a little star tray all ready for some Christmas sweets...
Although it is hard to choose, this just might be my favorite label of them all. I just love the sentiment and the old-fashioned flair!
I found some little red bags on sale at Big Lots this past weekend...8 bags in a set for $2.40, woo hoo! They match Stampin Up's Cherry Cobbler ink which has been a staple at my stamping table this week!
Perfect to have ready for quick wrapping or gift cards at the last minute. This gorgeous label from Seasonal Remedies was topped with some holly from Festive Foliage.
The tag shape coordinates with the largest die from Spellbinders Small Labels set. I also cut the sentiment oval with the Classic Ovals Small set, and popped it up a bit. Easy breezy, snowman freezy...giggle!
I cannot wait to see what the Design Team has created with Seasonal Remedies. I am getting goosebumps from anticipation! Here are the members who will be featuring projects today:
Claire Brennan (Owner)
Supplies:
Star Tin:
Stamps: Seasonal Remedies (available Oct. 15), Off Beat Backgrounds, both Waltzingmouse Stamps
Paper: Scarlet Jewel and Kraft cardstock, Papertrey Ink
Ink: Versamark, Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress ink
Other: white embossing powder, A Muse Studio, Classic Square Small Nestabilities, Papertrey Ink's Scarlet Jewel and Spring Moss buttons, twine, gingham ribbon
*The star tin and rusty jingle bell are available online at www.rustytin.com
Celebrate the Season tag:
Stamps: Seasonal Remedies (available Oct. 15), Festive Foliage, both Waltzingmouse Stamps
Paper: Vintage Cream, Papertrey Ink
Ink: Stampin Up Cherry Cobbler ink, VersaColor Bamboo ink
Other: Small Labels and Classic Ovals Small Nestabilities, gingham ribbon, mini gift bag
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Swimming for Katie Renz, Blog Hop and Fundraiser!
From October 10-12, I am honored to be included in a group of wonderful stampers who will be joining together to support and encourage our friend and fellow stamper, Katie Renz. Katie is currently battling stage 4 gastric cancer, and her story started just before Christmas last year. This young, beautiful, healthy, and vibrant mother of 3 was suddenly diagnosed with inoperable cancer, virtually overnight. Her first post about it is HERE. The idea of “Swimming for Katie” came from her recent post HERE.
Here are all of the items that are available for sale.
Information central is HERE. Direct donations are also being accepted! This is a permanent page that will stay active at i {heart} papers with current information and the full 3 day blog hop listing, as well as the donation button.
I hope you will join me in supporting Katie through a purchase or donation!
When your image arrives, be sure to post a project to your blog or online gallery and spread the word about this fund for Katie!
If you would like to send Katie a card, her mailing address is:
I hope you will join me in supporting Katie through a purchase or donation!
When your image arrives, be sure to post a project to your blog or online gallery and spread the word about this fund for Katie!
If you would like to send Katie a card, her mailing address is:
Katie Renz
PO Box 5913
Bellingham, WA 98227-5913
The following is a list of everyone who has projects posted today. I hope you will be inspired by them and moved to purchase or donate. Thanks so much!
Windy Robinson
Ashley Cannon Newell
Connie McCotter
Heidi Van Laar
Karen Maldonado
Lori Craig
Melissa Phillips
Tosha Leyendekker
Amy Kolling
Angela Thomas
Angelica Suarez
Angie Blom
Becky Oehlers
Betty Wright
Bev Gerard
Brenda Weaver
Carolyn King
Chari Moss
Charlene Driggs
Cindi Bisson
Claire Brennan
Corinna McGregor
Craft Critique
Karen Hunsaker
Keely Yowler
Kelly Schirmer
Keri Lee Sereika
Kim Hughes
Kimber McGray
Kittie Caracciolo
Kristin Eberline
Wendy Price
Ashley Cannon Newell
Connie McCotter
Heidi Van Laar
Karen Maldonado
Lori Craig
Melissa Phillips
Tosha Leyendekker
Amy Kolling
Angela Thomas
Angelica Suarez
Angie Blom
Becky Oehlers
Betty Wright
Bev Gerard
Brenda Weaver
Carolyn King
Chari Moss
Charlene Driggs
Cindi Bisson
Claire Brennan
Corinna McGregor
Craft Critique
Karen Hunsaker
Keely Yowler
Kelly Schirmer
Keri Lee Sereika
Kim Hughes
Kimber McGray
Kittie Caracciolo
Kristin Eberline
Wendy Price
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Simple Snowflake Sketch
Another lovely sketch from Claire this week at the Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge blog!
This week I turned the sketch to the left, and decided to make a clean and simple card. I cannot even begin to tell you how difficult it was for me! How do these CAS designers knock it out of the park every time?
I used Frame-It with a sentiment from Say It Loud-Winter Holiday. Stamped the snowflake from Sewing Box-Christmas two times and popped the center layer up with a dimensional. The little heart is also from Sewing Box-Christmas. I stamped it with SU's Cranberry Crisp ink and then sponged the center with it, too. Since embellishments were to remain in their respective drawers and baskets, I decided to use approximately 47 dimensionals instead (hee)!...
So which way will you go this week? Sweet and simple, or luscious layers? Whatever you choose, be sure to upload your creation HERE by next Friday, October 14th. Be sure to include at least 1 Waltzingmouse Stamps image on your project in order to be eligible to be the randomly-selected participant who will win a WMS stamp set of choice!
Pssst...you might want to check Claire's blog today! Last night I think I saw a SNEAK PEEK of something good (really, really, realllllly good) that's coming SOON!
Supplies:
Stamps: Frame-It, Sewing Box-Christmas, Say It Loud-Winter Holiday, all Waltzingmouse Stamps
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and Kraft
Ink: SU Cranberry Crisp, VersaColor Umber, and PTI Fresh Snow
Other: none...except for those dimensionals!!
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Compliments and Pinecones Sketch
Happy October! Happy World Card Making Day! It's time to stop folding laundry, washing dishes, and mopping the floor in order to take time to be crafty. In fact, it's time that you get a head start on some holiday tags using Claire's taggy sketch this week at the Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge Blog!
Used the lovely pine bough from Festive Foliage, and sentiment from Compliments of the Season. I used a whole die cut's worth of my much-loved basket weave paper from The Paper Company. Usually I only use a snippet! I bought the last sheet at our local store and am afraid that they don't seem to be re-stocking!
To add some dimension, I used the true paper tole technique (3 layers) on the big pinecone, and used 2 layers on the little one. I fussy cut those pine needles and they're authentically sharp now! Finally got some rusty jingle bells in 3 different sizes from an online shop called...Rusty Tin!
Now it's your turn to play along. Upload your creation HERE by next Friday, and be sure to include at least 1 Waltzingmouse Stamps image on your project, so you will be eligible to be the randomly-selected participant to win a stamp set of choice!
Supplies:
Stamps: Festive Foliage, Compliments of the Season, both Waltzingmouse Stamps
Paper: basket weave specialty paper from The Paper Company, and PTI Vintage Cream cardstock
Ink: VersaColor Bamboo and Evergreen, Color Box Chesnut, Tim Holtz Antique Linen and Tea Dye Distress inks, SU Cranberry Crisp
Other: PTI Tag Sale #4 die, twine, gingham ribbon, paper piercer, circle punch, rusty jingle bell
Here's mine:
Used the lovely pine bough from Festive Foliage, and sentiment from Compliments of the Season. I used a whole die cut's worth of my much-loved basket weave paper from The Paper Company. Usually I only use a snippet! I bought the last sheet at our local store and am afraid that they don't seem to be re-stocking!
To add some dimension, I used the true paper tole technique (3 layers) on the big pinecone, and used 2 layers on the little one. I fussy cut those pine needles and they're authentically sharp now! Finally got some rusty jingle bells in 3 different sizes from an online shop called...Rusty Tin!
Now it's your turn to play along. Upload your creation HERE by next Friday, and be sure to include at least 1 Waltzingmouse Stamps image on your project, so you will be eligible to be the randomly-selected participant to win a stamp set of choice!
Supplies:
Stamps: Festive Foliage, Compliments of the Season, both Waltzingmouse Stamps
Paper: basket weave specialty paper from The Paper Company, and PTI Vintage Cream cardstock
Ink: VersaColor Bamboo and Evergreen, Color Box Chesnut, Tim Holtz Antique Linen and Tea Dye Distress inks, SU Cranberry Crisp
Other: PTI Tag Sale #4 die, twine, gingham ribbon, paper piercer, circle punch, rusty jingle bell