Monday, January 17, 2011

Waltzingmouse Valentine Blog Waltz!

It's time for another Waltzingmouse Blog Waltz!  The theme this month is Valentine's Day/Love. 

I also used this week's WMS sketch #30 for my card:

Here it is:


Splitcoaststampers had a Friday "Free for All Challenge" that asked us to get out those old Cuttlebug embossing folders and use at least 2 of them.  That got me "thinking" when I started to make my card, so I took out the Swiss Dot, D'Vine Swirls, and Textile Cuttlebug embossing folders and used them in the sketch.  Stamped the heart and sentiment from WMS Sewing Box: Hugs.  I stamped the lower portion of the heart on a scrap of Creative Imaginations "Thin Cherry Real Wood" paper.  I am saving every last scrap!  Coated a scallop punch with Martha Stewart coarse glitter, and added lots of Sweet Blush buttons from PTI to the center piece of the heart. 

I ended up with a Valentine that's a little bit sparkly, a little bit folksy, a little bit elegant, but a whole lot of fun to make!  Can't wait to see all of the projects on this waltz.  Thanks for stopping by!
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35 comments:

  1. Deborah FringsJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    Such a pretty card, with lots of lovely texture in the background and buttons in the heart! Fab!

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  2. PaulineJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Beautiful, love the buttoned heart.

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  3. Ingrid DanversJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    Your card is beautiful, Kelly. I really like the soft colors and the buttons in the heart. TFS!

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  4. InkyfingersJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    What a good idea to add texture to the sketch with all those embossing folders. Such a pretty card Kelly.

    Hugs
    Carol x

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  5. Lynn MercurioJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Awesome, Kelly. Love that glittered scalloped circle background. It's such an elegant, yet fun and whimsical creation!

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  6. ClareJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Beautiful, love the embossing and glitter!

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  7. Sue Lelli January 17, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    LOVE the colors! LOVE that FAB heart and the button and the glitter! PRETTY card!

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  8. Anabelle O'MalleyJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    This is so pretty! I love how the embossing turned out and how you added the glitter to the die cut.

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  9. Jen TaplerJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Love all that texture! Beautiful!

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  10. IolantheJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Great job, lovely texture.

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  11. Mona PendletonJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    So pretty Kelly! Love the embossed BG and all the lil' buttons added to the stitched heart :)

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  12. Julia AstonJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Love the white and soft pinks on this Kelly! the shimmer looks wonderful behind the buttoned heart!

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  13. Joanne GilchJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Fabulous use of the efs to get this sketch done. Love the addition of the pink buttons.

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  14. Dee in N.H.January 17, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Gorgeous! Love those textures!

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  15. Purrfect Paper CreationsJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    That's really cool with all the textures from the embossing folders. The glitter and hint of pink make it a perfect card!

    Chris L.

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  16. VeraJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Love that multi-embossed background! Great valentine!

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  17. LaurieJJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Oh my! Absolutely beautiful, Kelly. Your use of embossed papers for the sketch challenge is brilliant. I'm going to tuck that idea away for future use. And I adore the sparkle!

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  18. NancyJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Beautiful card. I love all of the white and embossing.

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  19. BJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Wow, Kelly! Love all the texture! The glitter is just perfect and the embossing is just divine!

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  20. snowbearJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Very pretty!!

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  21. NoraAnneJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    SO pretty! I love the white with all the cuttlebug folders and the heart treatment backed with the glittered scallop~all so gorgeous!

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  22. LuanneJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    What a super card! Love all the CB embossing. TFS!

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  23. UnknownJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I LOVE the mix of white textures Kelly!! and the wee splash of colour! Gorgeous card!!! Thank you for waltzing along with us!

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  24. MuckyfingersJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Brilliant, love it. I need to dig out my embossing folders and have a play :) xXx

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  25. Carol's Ink SpotJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    This is beautiful! Great way to incorporate three different challenges.

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  26. A Consuming PassionJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Beautiful creation!!!!

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  27. HeidiJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Kelly this is absolutely beautiful! I love the textures and colors that you used.

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  28. KindredEspritJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    I love all those different textures/patterns; great take on the Free for All challenge *and* the sketch! Love all those buttons in the heart and that soft, pink satin ribbon.

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  29. SharonJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Oh wow! This is such a pretty card. Thank you for dropping by my blog. I really appreciate it. :D

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  30. Laurie MarmonJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Love the different embossed pieces. A great way to use some older tools!

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  31. Meredith MacRitchieJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    HA! We had the same idea :) I love your card, the touch of pink is so pretty - but I particularly love that glittered backgroung to your heart, and all those buttons :)

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  32. Charmaine StackJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    I love your inspired approach to the sketch this week. A very pretty card!

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  33. MelissaJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    So sweet! I love how you filled the heart with buttons! Beautiful colors!

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  34. DonnaJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Such a pretty card, love it. Donna x

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  35. LenetJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous , love the embossing, the pinbk accents and the buttons on the heart

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