Tag....Your It....Waltzingmouse Style...

Hi everyone...stopping by today with a quick post and to let you know about a fun challenge over on the Waltzingmouse Stamps blog. Claire is having a tag challenge...fun, fun, fun.....

I don't know if you have seen her new release, but there are 5 sets and they are all awesome!! Please "tag" the time to play...Bahahahaha!! I'm usually not this much of a comedian (watch out Chelsea Handler)!!!

Another view with a giant shadow!

Here are the supplies that I used on my tag:

Card Stock: Rustic Cream (PTI); Scarlet Pearl (Coredinations)

Stamps: Compliments of the Season & Very Vintage Christmas (Waltzingmouse Stamps)

Ink: Crumb Cake & Real Red (Stampin' Up), Vintage Photo & Old Paper (Distress TH-Ranger)

Pearls: Recollections

Seam Binding: Etsy (christopherpines)

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you have a day full of blessings!!

Take the time to check out the challenge I am hosting at the top of my blog....FREE STENCILS!!!

Ohhhh Happy Day!!! They finally came, they finally came.....

My new Waltzingmouse Stamps FINALLY came in the mail today!!! I have been so excited!! NOW...let the Christmas Card making begin!!!!

Here is a quick post to feature the Waltzingmouse Sketch challenge this week. As soon as I got home from the Post Office, I knew what I had to do. This sketch. My family probably won't see me again today!! Just kidding!! You still have time to make a card for this challenge. There is a stamp set at stake!! Get to creating!!

Here are the supplies that I used:

Card Stock: Crumb Cake (Stampin' Up)

Stamps: Holiday Label #14, Very Vintage Christmas (Waltzingmouse Stamps)

Dies: Labels 14 (Spellbinders)

Extras: Real Red Satin Ribbon (Stampin' Up; Holiday Charms (Making Memories); Red & Natural Hemp (craft supply); clear detail embossing powder (craft supply)

Thanks Claire, for making my day!!!

PLEASE ALL.....come back here tomorrow for your chance to win some AWESOME Dreamweaver Stencils!! We are having a challenge and some AWESOME Dreamweaver EYE CANDY!!!

Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #18

Good morning!! I hope this post finds you all well.

Today I am featuring a card that I made for the Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #18.

Last week, Claire....the head mouse at Waltzingmouse Stamps released some new sets of stamps, and holy smokes and I stalking my postman to get those. I really am not expecting them this week since they ship from Ireland, but I really can't wait!! Check out the new stamps HERE!!!

To make up the absence of my new stamps....I played along with the sketch and had a great time with these little trees. They were super easy (I'm sure it shows, hehe). I used some cardstock and Websters pages ribbon and....viola....Christmas Trees!!

Here are the supplies that I used on my card:

Card Stock: Red Riding Hood, Garden Green, Whisper White (Stampin' Up)

Stamps: Fancy Phrases, Very Vintage Nestie Labels 10 (Waltzingmouse Stamps)

Ink: Red Riding Hood (Stampin' Up)

Ribbon: Lullaby Lace Trim (Websters Pages)

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Please come back tomorrow for an AWESOME stamp release from Skipping Stones Design & October's first Cardabilites Sketch Reveal!!!!

I hope you have a day full of blessings!!!

Another....Cram Packed Challenge Post!!!

Phewww....I got a few other challenges done in the nick of time, and one GREAT challenge done with time to spare!!!

The colors of this card were inspired by the great color choices of none other than....

PLAYDATE CAFE.

What an interesting photo. I do PROMISE....there is green in the Boxer, Basic Grey Patterned Paper.

I also want to thank The Playdate Cafe for choosing my last weeks submission for

"The Cream of Our Coffee" blinkie!!! I am displaying it proudly at the right hand side if my blog!!

The other challenges that I can thanks for the wonderful inspiration of this card are the gorgeous sketch at Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge blog.

The last challenge but by FAR not least.....Stampin Sisters In Christ challenge blog. This week we had a wonderful message on forgiveness and the challenge was so make a card with an apology or forgiving.

Great challenges and I enjoyed making this card. The whole time thinking about forgiving and how important it is.

Here are the supplies that I used on my card:

Cardstock: Kraft & Early Espresso (Stampin' Up)

Patterned Paper: Boxer (Basic Grey)

Stamps: Fancy Phrases (Waltzingmouse)

Ink: Early Espresso (Stampin' Up)

Flowers: Flower trim border(craft supply); Corduroy flowers ( Bazzill); Mulberry Roses (Michaels)

Frame: Ornate Frame (Tim Holtz Ideaology)

Brads: I-Rock (imaginisce); Stampin' Up

There it is....Thanks for taking a look today! I hope you enjoy it. I encourage you to participate in some of the above challenge!! Lots of fun!

Have a great day!!! Prepare for a super weekend!!!!

Waltzing Mouse Sketch Challenge #8

Hi bloggers....You can tell, I am spending my birthday in my craft room.

I write down all the challenges that I want to do for the week and then, last minute...I am rushing to get them all done.

This next card, is for Waltzingmouse Stamps Sketch Challenge. I didn't use a whole bunch of Waltzingmouse stamps here. What I did use was some stickers that I bought about two years ago, from the Martha Stewart collection. Finally, used. I think my intention with these stamps was to use the whole sheet on a scrapbook page. I still might.

If you have a moment, check out the challenge. It was fun!!

Here are the supplies used....

Card Stock: Rustic Cream (Papertray Ink); Pink Pirouette (Stampin' Up)

Ink: Melon Mambo, Camel Coral (Stampin' Up) Distress Embossing ink (Ranger)

Stamps: Fancy Phrases (WaltzingMouse Stamps)

Punches: Circles (Stampin' Up), Butterflies (Martha Stewart)

Stickers: Martha Stewart Crafts

Extras: Liquid Pearls (Ranger); Pearls (Stampin' Up); Iridescent Memory Mist (Stewart); Stickles (Ranger)

Thanks for stopping by today. Let me know what you think of my card.

If your in the mood to shop, browse my Etsy store. There is a bit of everything I like in there. I am preparing to put my super simple Cricut Machine covers in there. Stay tuned...they will be WICKED CHEAP!

Waltzing Mouse Sketch Challenge #6

Good morning!! First of all, I want everyone to know that I CASED this elegant card from Kimberly Crawford, owner and designer of Mint Motif stamps. I had never used this Spellbinders die before and now I have three cards under my belt with it. Thank you Kimberly!!

Now, with that being said, I can move onto this weeks Waltzing Mouse Sketch Challenge.

While you are there, you can check out that last week, I was chosen as Top 3 Mouse at the Waltzing Mouse Sketch blog. You can see the card and my new award at the right of the screen next to this post.

I had to make two cards for this challenge. The number one reason is that I had to cut the amazing Lattice Pendant die cut in half for the card and I didn't want to waste. Also, the stamping room if fairly small for this card and I wanted to make a card with the wonderful "Trust In Him" stamp from Waltzing Mouse's, Words of Wisdom set.

Here is a photo of both cards...

Here is the photo of the "Trust In Him" card.

Last week, my card used the same sentiment, so I was reluctant to use it again. Oh well, were having fun showcasing all of Claire's awesome stamps right???

Here are the supplies that I used to make the card:

Card Dimensions: 4 x 4

Card Stock: Whisper White & Basic Black (Stampin' Up)

Stamps: Words of Wisdom & Fancy Phrases (Waltzing Mouse Stamps)

Ink: Archival Ink (Ranger)

Dies: Lattice Pendant Die (Spellbinders)

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you enjoyed the cards.

Have a great day and I hope you have time to stop again!!!

Waltzing Mouse Sketch Challenge #5

Hey everyone! I have a lot going on my blog the next few days, so I needed to make two posts today so I can enter in the Waltzing Mouse Sketch Challenge.

I am so in love with the stamps from Waltzing Mouse that I enter their challenge weekly in hopes that I may win a free set of my choice some day. Believe me, it is worth taking the time to enter. You don't have to use Waltzing Mouse stamps, they just want you to play. If you have time, take a look HERE.

At the end of this week, Waltzing Mouse is also hosting a Friends of Waltzing Mouse Blog Waltz. CLICK HERE for all the details on how to participate in the waltz. This months will be my first, so please check back on Saturday for all the fun. Waltzers will be eligible for prizes as well. Please check out all the details HERE or click on the Waltzing Mouse Blog Waltz icon on the top right side of my blog.

Now for this week's sketch challenge...

Here is the sketch inspiration...

Here is my interpretation....

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose (Stampin' Up)

Stamps: Words of Wisdom, Very Vintage Labels 10 (Waltzing Mouse Stamps); Tres Chic (Stampin' Up)

Ink: Chocolate Chip (Stampin' Up)

Die Cut: Scallop Trim Border Punch (Stampin' Up), Label 10 (Spellbinders Nestabilities); Leaf Die (Stampin' Up)

Extras: Detail Clear Embossing Powder (Missoula Memory Lane), Ribbon (Joann's)

Thanks for stopping by!! I'd love to hear what you think of my card. Please leave a comment! They really make my day!!

ALSO....One more thing. JULY 15TH is the CARDABILITIES.COM **NEW** DESIGN TEAM REVEAL!! Yours truly is on the Design Team. Please take the time to stop by and play!!!

Have a great day!!

Waltzing Mouse Sketch Challenge #2

Good afternoon friends!!!

I have found a new TRUE love!! I received my Waltzing Mouse Stamps from Ireland last Saturday. I am just today sitting down to play with them today. These stamps are amazing! The two sets I got coordinate with the Spellbinders Nest abilities dies. They are great. Waltzing Mouse can be expecting more orders from me!

First of all, you can join the Waltzing Mouse Stamps wonderful weekly sketch challenge

HERE.

Play along and enter before Midnight MST on Thursday. Here are the products that I used today:

Card Measurement: 5.5 x 4.25

Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White (Stampin' Up); Pink Shimmer (Island Paperie); Velveteen Paper (Doodlebug Designs)

Stamps: Very Vintage Labels #10, Fancy Phrases (Waltzing Mouse Stamps)

Ink: Basic Black Ink & Craft (Stampin' Up)

Ribbon: Basic Gray & Pretty In Pink Stain 5/8 ribbon (Stampin'Up) Crocheted Flowers (Stampin' Up); Lace (Joann's)

Dies : Labels 10 (Spellbinders)

Sorry in the delay of posting. I enjoyed last weekend off, so I had to work all last week and didn't get any card making done.

I'm back now though!! Please let me know how you like my card.

Have a SUPER day!!!!