Felt Gift Bag

Did you get an opportunity see the new Waltzingmouse Stamps released this month?  If not, you'll want to head on over to the store and check out all the new goodies and some inspirational projects to help enable you.  (*wink*)  Claire has designed the sweetest new Candy Wagon set.  I made a card using the wagon for the release, and it was a delight to work with.

I'm going to an art retreat soon and I thought it would be fun to make little goody bags for those joining me at my table for the "Meet and Greet" the first evening.  I made these bags last year at about this time using paper and felt.  I just changed the image, border and decorations.  You can find the tutorial HERE.  They're a perfect size to hold two Ghiradelli squares.  I'm only showing 4, but I made 10, and they go together pretty easily.

I used Spellbinders' Classic Petal Edgeabilities for the border, and their Create-A-Flake 3 die for the button embellishment.  I also used a red Gel Pen (Viva Decor) for the center of the wagon...with a little crystal glitter for some fun.  The flakes are also covered in glitter.

That's about it.

Hope you're having a great week!

Happy Stamping!

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Stamps:  Candy Wagon (Waltzingmouse)

Ink:  Onyx Black (Versafine)

Accessories:  Felt, Sewing Machine, Classic Petal Edgeabilities and Create-A-Flake 3 (Spellbinders),Jingle Bells, Twine, Red Gel Pen (Viva Decor), Crystal Glitter

Waltzingmouse November 2012 Blog Waltz

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Welcome to Day 4 of the Waltzingmouse Release Hops.  These wonderful new images are now available!!  Woo-Hoo!!  You can head on over to the Waltzingmouse store and place your orders!

But you might want to check out the Blog Hop first for some enabling.  (*wink*) If you've arrived here from Anya's blog, you're on the right track.

 And don't forget you have an opportunity to win a stamp set of your choice.  All you have to do is leave comments on the blogs participating in the hop.  A random commenter will be picked and announced on Claire's blog Nov. 6.  You have until 6:59 am Eastern Time, Nov. 4th to comment.

We're featuring the charming Candy Wagon set today.  I've never seen anything like it, and if you like to give treats over the holidays, this is just the set for you.  It would work for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day...whatever occasion you can think of!  It's so sweet! (pun intended... ;)

I stamped the cart using 4 inks:  Turquoise Gem and Red Magic (Versafine), Coffee Bean (Brilliance), and Latte (a muse).  The sentiments were stamped with French Roast (a muse)

The little sign on the top of the wagon is separate.  It can hang from the awning too since it has two little connecting chains.  I just cut them off and glued it to the awning instead.

Here's a close up of the little side sentiment.  I just love the phrase:  "a little sumpin' sumpin'"!!  How cute is that!!

Next up on the hop is the inspirational Becca!

I hope you've enjoyed hopping along this week.  I know I consider it pure joy to be able to work with these images that Claire so creatively designs.

Thanks so much for stopping by and for the encouraging comments.  They are a treasure!!

Happy stamping!

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Stamps:  Candy Wagon (Waltzingmouse)

Paper:  Baby Jane (Cosmo Cricket), Vintage Cream and Kraft (PTI)

Ink:  Turquoise Gem and Red Magic (Versafine), Coffee Bean (Brilliance), French Roast and Latte (a muse)

Accessories:  Rectangle Die (Spellbinders), Twine (jillibean soup), Crimped Snowflake (The Funkie Junkie), Button (PTI), Mini-jingle bells, Border Punch (EK Success)

Verve October Release Spotlight Hop ~ Day 4

Click HERE for today's Waltzingmouse post.

Welcome to the final day of our Holiday 2012 Spotlight Hops!  All of the stamps you see featured will be available in the Verve store following our release party tonight, Nov. 2, from 9-11pm Eastern.

In the meantime, we've got a fun filled hop for you today! So let your fingers do the clicking and peek into the creative minds of Verve's talented Divas as they give you a little tour of what's to come! Inspiration abounds, and so do the PRIZES!

That's right! We've picked a mystery blog from today's hop and hidden a prize! So be sure to give a little shout out in the comment section as you hop around to each blog on the list. We'll draw a random winner from all of the comments on the mystery blog to win today's featured stamps. Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines.

It's Day 4 of Verve's Spotlight Hop, and we're featuring Holiday Greetings.  I have two CAS cards to share with you today.  I don't know what's gotten into me lately.  CAS cards are actually a lot harder for me to make, yet that's where I keep ending up with this release.  It certainly has me baffled.  LOL

I also used the Plain Jane "Joy to the World" on my first card.

I thought the flakes in the set would be fun to combine with the "Joy" PJ.  It's hard to see in the photo because of all the white, but I also included a punched border along the bottom.

I went the "krafty" route with my second card.  I paper pieced the tree with the Lively Collection from Authentique and added some embossed white snow drifts.  I stamped the stars, (or flakes) in the background, with Fresh Snow ink by Papertrey, and added the sentiment at the top with some scrap pieces of dp.  Lastly I added a sweet little Martha Stewart punched snow flake with a PTI button.

That's it!!  Be sure to stop by the Verve Forum for the release party tonight:  9-11 pm Eastern

1. Julee 6. Amber 2. Laurie 7. Amy 3. Maureen 8. Andrea 4. Teresa 9. Charmaine 5. Tosh 10. Janelle

Not much to explain for these two.

Thanks for visiting!

Happy Stamping!

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Joy to the World

Stamps:  Holiday Greetings and Joy to the World PJ (Verve)

Paper:  White (PTI), Bazzill

Ink:  Pistachio (Memento), Versamark

Accessories:  Tag Corner Punch (SU!), Black Embossing Powder (Judikins), Rhinesotnes (Pizzaz Aplenty), Scor-Buddy, Border Punch (EK Success)

Winter Wishes
Stamps:  Holiday Greetings (Verve)
Paper:  Lively (Authentique), Kraft and White (PTI)
Ink:  Fresh Snow (PTI), Onyx Black (Versafine)
Accessories:  Cuttlebug Embossing Folders, Snowflake Punch (Martha Stewart), Button (PTI), Sewing Machine

Verve October Release Spotlight Hop ~ Day 3

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Welcome to Day 2 of our Holiday 2012 Spotlight Hops!  We're releasing four new sets and a plain jane this Friday, November 2! Please join us each day this week as we showcase the new sets and count down to our release! All of the stamps you see featured will be available in the Verve store following our release party from 9-11pm Eastern on Friday, November 2!

In the meantime, we've got a fun filled hop for you today! So let your fingers do the clicking and peek into the creative minds of Verve's talented Divas as they give you a little tour of what's to come! Inspiration abounds, and so do the PRIZES!

That's right! We've picked a mystery blog from today's hop and hidden a prize! So be sure to give a little shout out in the comment section as you hop around to each blog on the list. We'll draw a random winner from all of the comments on the mystery blog to win today's featured stamps. Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines.

Today we're showcasing a new set called Joyous Noel, as well as a Plain Jane.  I will share a card I made with the Plain Jane tomorrow.  Today I wanted to focus on these unique and beautiful flowers.  I love the design and thought they'd be beautiful embossed with silver.  I also added some crystal glitter.  Sorry for the poor photos.  I have such a hard time photographing silver.  *sigh*

I'm in a CAS mood I guess.  I started out using these images with a beautiful die and couldn't get my card to turn out the way I wanted.  So it all ended up in the trash.  This is what I ended up with.

Here's a close up so you can see the sparkle a bit better.
And below is the hop list for today.

1. Julee 6. Amber 2. Laurie. 7. Amy 3. Maureen 8. Andrea 4. Teresa 9. Charmaine 5. Tosh 10. Janelle

So glad you could stop by today.  Be sure to check back tomorrow.  Especially since everything will be available for sale that night!

Happy Stamping!

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Stamps:  Joyous Noel (Verve)

Paper:  Bazzill and White (PTI), Vellum (SU!)

Ink:  Versamark

Accessories:  Silver and White Embossing Powder (SU!), Rhinestones (Pizzaz Aplenty), Quickie Glue Pen, Crystal Glitter, Mini Fanciful Flourish (Cheery Lynn Designs)

Waltzingmouse October Release Hop ~ Day 3

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Welcome to Day 3 of the Waltzingmouse Release Hops.  Be sure and start with Claire's blog.  She'll have a list of all the hoppers too.  And don't forget you have an opportunity to win a stamp set of your choice.  All you have to do is leave comments on the blogs participating in the hop.  A random commenter will be picked and announced on Claire's blog Nov. 6.  You have until 6:59 am Eastern Time, Nov. 4th to comment. 

2 sets and a background are being featured today:  Half Pint Heroes Additions, Sheriff, and Cabin Plaid.  I used the Half Pint Heroes for the outside, and the Sheriff badge on the inside.  I thought it would be fun to create a little indoor scene with this charming young man, so I paper pieced him using Cowboy Up! dp by Best Creation Inc.  The window and tree are Cottage Cutz dies, and the string of lights is from Cheery Lynn Designs.  I also used some white Liquid Applique on the evergreen.

For the inside, I stamped the Badge with Onyx Black Versafine, ink distressed it using Walnut Stain (Ranger Distress Ink), and added the sentiment "and he could do anything".  I don't have any young children, grandchildren or young nephews, so this card is going to a young boy in the hospital.  I thought it would be nice for him to receive an encouraging card over Christmas with a Sheriff's badge and toys.  I love how Claire's images work so well for all seasons and situations.

Here's the Hop List so you're sure not to miss a spot.  

Bonnie Sharp 

Lynn Mercurio 

Belinda Change Langner 

Sarah Martina Parker 

Tosha Leyendekker 

Anya Schrier 

Kelly Schirmer 

Sandie Dunne 

Clare Buswell 

Becca Feeken 

Julia Aston 

Jennifer Holmes 

Laurie Schmidlin 

Claire Brennan

Thanks once again for stopping by.  I'm honored that you visit!

Happy Stamping!!

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Stamps:  Half Pint Heroes Addition and Sheriff (Waltzingmouse)

Paper:  Cowboy Up! (Best Creation Inc), Vintage Cream and Dark Chocolate (PTI), Bazzill

Ink:  Onyx Black (Versafine), Tuxedo Black (Memento), Walnut Stain (Ranger Distress)

Accessories:  Springtime Window and Rustic Sign and Trees dies (Cottage Cutz), Christmas Light Swag (Cheery Lynn Designs), White Liquid Applique, Quickie Glue Pen, Crystal Glitter, Mini Staples (Tim Holtz)

Verve October Release Spotlight Hop ~ Day 2

Click HERE for today's Waltzingmouse post.

Welcome to Day 2 of our Holiday 2012 Spotlight Hops!  We're releasing four new sets and a plain jane this Friday, November 2! Please join us each day this week as we showcase the new sets and count down to our release! All of the stamps you see featured will be available in the Verve store following our release party from 9-11pm Eastern on Friday, November 2!

In the meantime, we've got a fun filled hop for you today! So let your fingers do the clicking and peek into the creative minds of Verve's talented Divas as they give you a little tour of what's to come! Inspiration abounds, and so do the PRIZES!

That's right! We've picked a mystery blog from today's hop and hidden a prize! So be sure to give a little shout out in the comment section as you hop around to each blog on the list. We'll draw a random winner from all of the comments on the mystery blog to win today's featured stamps. Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines.

I went clean and simple today for Day 2 of Verve's Spotlight Hop.  We're featuring the set called Merry and Bright, and I thought the fonts looked modern and whimsical.  Thus the clean and fun design.  The sentiment is embossed with White EP, and the bg is dry embossed using a Sizzix Embossing Folder.

1. Julee 6. Amber 2. Laurie 7. Amy 3. Maureen 8. Andrea 4. Teresa 9. Charmaine 5. Tosh 10. Janelle

Simple and sweet today.  Thanks for visiting!!

More peeks tomorrow, so please stop again!

Happy Stamping!

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Stamps:  Merry and Bright (Verve)

Paper:  Loyal (Authentique), Vintage Cream (PTI), Bazzill

Ink:  Versamark, Fresh Snow (PTI)

Accessories:  Romantic Rectangles and Circle dies (Spellbinders), Snowflake Embossing Folder (Sizzix), Snowflake Sticker (Martha Stewart), White Embossing Powder)

Waltzingmouse October Release Hop

Click HERE for today's Verve post.

Today we're featuring two more Waltzingmouse images:  Compliments of Season 2 and a Vintage Christmas Background.

I stamped the Vintage Background with Toffee Crunch and rock and rolled the sentiment with Jumbo Java (VersaMagic) and Sky Blue (Brilliance) inks.  I added a Chunky Glitter embellished snowflake (Create a Flake 3 ~ Spellbinders), and framed the sentiment with one of the Floral Oval dies (Spellbinders).  Lastly, I added a Blue Rose, some Silver tinsel ribbon, and some lace...along with a few rhinestones.

That about sums this project up.

Here's a hop list.  You won't want to miss a stop.  :)

Bonnie Sharp 

Lynn Mercurio 

Belinda Change Langner 

Sarah Martina Parker 

Tosha Leyendekker 

Anya Schrier 

Kelly Schirmer 

Sandie Dunne 

Clare Buswell 

Becca Feeken 

Julia Aston 

Jennifer Holmes 

Laurie Schmidlin 

Claire Brennan

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Happy Stamping!

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Stamps:  Vintage Christmas and Compliments of Season 2 (Waltzingmouse)

Paper:  Vintage Cream (PTI), Brown Bazzill

Ink:  Toffee Crunch (Memento), Sky Blue (Brilliance), Jumbo Java (Versamagic)

Accessories:  Create a Flake 3, Floral, Petite and Standard Oval dies (Spellbinders), Border Punch (EK Success), Lace, Rose (Wild Orchid Crafts), Silver Tinsel Ribbon, White Chunky Glitter (American Crafts), Rhinestones (I-Rock)

Verve October Release Spotlight Hop ~ Day 1

Click HERE for my Waltzingmouse Sneak Peek.

Welcome to our Holiday 2012 Spotlight Hops!  We're releasing four new sets and a plain jane this Friday, November 2! Please join us each day this week as we showcase the new sets and count down to our release! All of the stamps you see featured will be available in the Verve store following our release party from 9-11pm Eastern on Friday, November 2!

In the meantime, we've got a fun filled hop for you today! So let your fingers do the clicking and peek into the creative minds of Verve's talented Divas as they give you a little tour of what's to come! Inspiration abounds, and so do the PRIZES! 

That's right! We've picked a mystery blog from today's hop and hidden a prize! So be sure to give a little shout out in the comment section as you hop around to each blog on the list. We'll draw a random winner from all of the comments on the mystery blog to win today's featured stamps. Check out the Verve Blog for all the prize details and deadlines.

Today we're featuring the set Peace on Earth.  The sentiments are beautifully fonted and lend themselves to a variety of ways to showcase them with special framing.  I stamped the "magic" sentiment with Versamark and embossed it with Black EP (Judikins).  It was framed using an Antique Frame and Accents die (Spellbinders), and I used flowers and leafy dies as embellishments.

1. Julee 6. Amber 2. Laurie 7. Andrea 3. Maureen 8. Charmaine 4. Teresa 9. Janelle 5. Tosh

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope you are enjoying the hop!!  Be sure to stop back tomorrow for some more exciting Verve-a-liscious peeks!!

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Stamps:  Peace on Earth (Verve)

Paper:  Christmas Cottage (Teresa Collins), Vintage Cream and White (PTI)

Ink:  Versamark, Onyx Black (Versafine)

Accessories:  Antique Frame and Accents and Fancy Frame Tags 1 (Spellbinders), Leaves dies 192 (Marianne Designs Creatables), Lace Trim (Webster's Pages), Flowers (Wild Orchid Crafts), Pearls and Gems (I-Rock and Pizzaz Aplenty), Quickie Glue Pen, Crystal Glitter, Star Dust Stickles, Black Embossing Powder, Sewing Machine

Waltzingmouse October Release Hop

Click HERE to see today's Verve post.

It's Day One of Waltzingmouse's October Release Peeks, and I couldn't be more excited to share these unique images with you!  We're Featuring a set called Yonder Star, and a Background image called Yonder Star Background. 

I have two projects to share with you, and my first features the star in all it's glory.  I just stamped it with Versamark, and embossed it with Fantasy White ep by Sweet Stamps.  I love the sparkle.  I fussy cut some of the layers of the star and popped them up for a bit of dimension.  The horizontal strip is the Yonder Star Background stamped with Pistachio Memento ink.   I  scored the bg panel with my Scor-Buddy and added the cowboy sentiment with Onyx Black Versafine.

This card (or plaque...whatever I want it to be... it's 6x6) was stamped using the same star as well as a small distressed star.  I used two Memento Inks:  Peanut Brittle and Teal Zeal.  I loved the pattern so much I didn't want to cover any of it.  I also spritzed some Creme de Chocolat Glimmer Mist (Tattered Angels) over it to give it a more distressed look. 

That's it for Day 1.  There are 3 more days of exciting Waltzingmouse Reveals before these sets are available.  So be sure to stop by the next few days.

Here's a Hop list in case you've missed a stop.

Bonnie Sharp 

Lynn Mercurio 

Belinda Change Langner 

Sarah Martina Parker 

Tosha Leyendekker 

Anya Schrier 

Kelly Schirmer 

Sandie Dunne 

Clare Buswell 

Becca Feeken 

Julia Aston 

Jennifer Holmes 

Laurie Schmidlin 

Claire Brennan

Thanks for visiting!

Happy Stamping!

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Peace

Stamps:  Yonder Star and Yonder Star background (Waltzingmouse)

Paper:  White, Spring Moss and Black (PTI)

Ink:  Versamark and Onyx Black (Versafine)

Accessories:  Fantasty White Embossing Powder (Sweet Stamps), Rhinestone (I-Rock)

Yonder Star

Stamps:  Yonder Star (Waltzingmouse)

Paper:  Vintage Cream and Black (PTI), Bazzill

Ink:  Peanut Brittle and Teal Zeal (Memento), Onyx Black (Versafine), Antique Linen and Walnut Stain (Ranger Distress)

Accessories:  Square dies (Spellbinders), Creme de Chocolat Glimmer Mist (Tattered Angels)

For the Love of ODBD Hop

Welcome to Our Daily Bread Design's Alumni Team's bi-monthly For the Love Blog Hop.  This week the Alumni team along with some of the ODBD designers are featuring a hop For the Love of Animals! Check out each link and leave a comment. If you get lost along the way, check the ODBD blog for full list of links.  One of the post is a hop hot spot and a name will be drawn from that list of comments to win a $15 ODBD store gift certificate.  So, all you have to do is hop along and see all the creations and leave a little love!  You have until Wednesday, November 7th at 6 pm.   Enjoy all the beautiful designs featuring For the Love of Animals!

If you've arrived here from Silke's inspiring blog, you're on the right track.

I chose to use the set Father's Day.  I actually took a picture of a moose similar to this image while vacationing in Alaska.  My husband wasn't too happy about it because I was quite close and moose can be more dangerous then bear.  But I was at the base of the steps on a bus and I figured I could back-pedal up stairs faster than he could get to me...right?  *grin*  

Anyway, this set is called Father's Day, but it doesn't have to be limited to only that holiday.  I made this for my husband because I'm going out of town for 4 days and thought I'd leave this card for him.  This set is very versatile.  

That's it for my card.  Next on the hop is the fabulously talented and equally as kind, Grace.

Thanks for visiting!
Happy Stamping!!

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Stamps:  Father's Day (ODBD)

Paper:  Times & Seasons (EP), Vintage Cream (PTI)

Ink:  Onyx Black (Versafine), Pumice Stone and Black Soot (Ranger Distress)

Accessories:  Postage Stamps and Square Dies (Spellbinders), Black Burlap String (May Arts), Mini Staples and Mini Paper Clips(Tim Holtz), Border Punch (EK Success)

Gorgeous...Inside and Out

I'm hosting the VLV Sketch challenge over at the Verve Forum on Splitcoastampers and I'd love it if you decided to participate.  

I have a fabulous daughter who's beautiful inside and out and I couldn't be more proud of her.  She's away at college, and there are days where she just needs to be reminded how special she is, so I made this card to send with a few little "pick-me-up" care package goodies.  :)

The sentiment is from the Verve set Learning to Sail, and I combined it with the Jotted Heart from Love Notes (Which happens to be on sale too. *wink*).  Both were diecut with A Cut Above Dies:  Mini Classy Label and Jotted Heart.  See the "x's" along the border?  They're from the Verve set Borderline.  I thought they were fun and fit the funky style of this card.  Which is right up my daughter's alley.  No frills here.  :)

Stop by the Verve Forum for all the details on how you can win some Verve by participating in the sketch challenges!!

Have a super fabulous weekend!

Happy Stamping!

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Stamps:  Learning to Sail, Borderline and Love Notes  (Verve)

Paper:  Celebrate (Authentique), White and Black (PTI)

Ink:  Onyx Black (Versafine), Black Soot (Ranger Distress)

Accessories:  Jotted Heart, Mini Classy Label and Pennant Trim dies (A Cut Above Verve), Buttons (PTI), Saddle Stitched Ribbon (PTI), Rhinestones (I-Rock), Black Burlap String (May Arts), Diztrezz-it-All (Zutter)