Saturday, December 29, 2012

Last Sketch

As you may have read, today is the last sketch that will be posted at the Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge Blog.  While it's sad to see this little Saturday tradition come to an end, I'm happy to report that it's because Claire has lots of fun things in store for Waltzingmouse Stamps in 2013!  There will still be fun challenges (including sketches and such!) in the future that Claire will host from her blog Waltzingmouse Makes.  So stay tuned to read all of her announcements...soon!

So we are going out with a BANG with a fabulously fun sketch by the wonderful Edna Morrisedie!


I thought it would be good to end 2012 with a little bit of hope for the new year to come...


Funny, but I chose the candle image, then used it with a sentiment that talks about lantern lighting, hee!  But I still think this card has the peaceful, post-holiday vibe that I was going for.  You can't make me put me Christmas stamps away yet, oh no you can't!  :)  The candle is from Bright Season and the sentiment from Light of the World.  Oh yeah, and you can't make me put my Christmas papers away EITHER!  (These are from the "Christmas Wish" Collection by My Mind's Eye.)


Used an image from Vintage Circles Small around the outside and then added another little leaf image from the set to my sentiment panel.  The little berries are glitzed up with a Sakura Glaze pen and the flame with a Stardust pen.

Upload your final creation for the Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge Blog HERE by next Friday, January 4th.  If you include at least one WMS image, you will be eligible to be the randomly-selected player who will win a WMS stamp set of choice!

I just wanted to say thanks SO much to all of you who have participated (and visited my blog to leave comments on my sketch cards) through the years!  I have made SO many good friends from all around the world!  But I don't want this to sound like a good-bye...not even close!  I will be back in the New Year with all kinds of fun Waltzingmouse Stamps projects to share!  Happy New Year!

Supplies:
Stamps:  Vintage Circles Small, Bright Season, Light of the World, all Waltzingmouse Stamps
Paper:  My Mind's Eye "Christmas Wish", PTI White
Ink:  A Muse Studio Cherry, Fresh Ink in Harvest and Mango, VersaColor Bamboo, Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Markers
Other:  Spellbinders Nestabilities (circle, square), Sakura Stardust and Glaze pens, sparkle twine

9 comments:

Renee said...

I LOVE it!!
And how did I miss those papers...
now I have to go look because I am DETERMINED to do all of Lynn's challenges this year...
unlike when I was determined last year...
*giggle*
I'm so sad to see our Saturday morning sketch end...
but SO excited for all the changes that Claire has in store...
so a bittersweet day...
and a gorgeous card to go out on! :)

The Paper Parade said...

This is beautiful, Kelly! I love that candle and the plaid paper behind makes it look so warm and cozy :)

Charmaine Stack said...

I am like you, not ready to say goodbye to Christmas just yet, Kelly. A sweet serene card using stamps I have purchased but not even had a chance to open yet! Glad to hear the positive spin you are putting on the sad news about the weekly challenge ending. I hope to see more inspiring samples of WMS creativity in 2013!

Tenia Nelson said...

LURVE!!! That is all.

Marybeth said...

This is beautiful! Love the candle of HOPE. Sad to see the WMSC go but cant wait to see what will take its place.
Happy New Year Kelly!

Vickie Z said...

Love the lantern candle, hehe, with this sentiment!! Looks wonderful!! I too amm sad about the end of the challenge but, look forward to what's in store for 2013!!!!

Deborah Frings said...

Such a pretty vintage card! Love the papers and the candle image.

I'll miss this challenge - but look forward to the new challenges ahead!

Anne-Elise said...

Happy New Year, Kelly! I wish you all the best for 2013! Your card is so beautiful! Love the candle with the gorgeous frame! Hugs

Peanut said...

Gorgeous!!!! Love this card, Kelly. That plaid border gives it a really cosy warm feel...lovely. I've truly enjoyed your creations for WMSC... and others too! I'll definitely pop 'round to spy on you!

Tak care and have a fab 2013.