Tuesday, May 17, 2011

May Friends of Waltzingmouse Blog Waltz - Make it Masculine!

Today I'm participating in the Friends of Waltzingmouse Blog Waltz taking place in the Playroom of the WMS forum. You can check out all the details there. This month's theme is Masculine!

I never used these fun desert background stamps when this set was released so I decided today was a good day to get them out and ink them up!   I had this idea in my head of doing a muted background and spotlighting a section in colors -  so here it is!  Both the background panel and the colored panel are popped up on foam tape.   The stamps are from Way Out West and Back In the Saddle -  two super fun sets for the cowboys (and girls!) in your life.  Click on the card to see it larger.
 
There's a contest going on in the May Blog Waltz Chat thread in the Playroom over at the WMS Forum - so be sure to check out how you can win!


Stamps:  Waltzingmouse - Way Out West, Back in the Saddle.
Paper:  Rustic White - PTI
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Ranger Distress - Pumice Stone, Old Paper, More  Mustard, Stormy Sky, Peeled Paint, Spiced Marmelade, Scattered Straw
Accessories:  Rectangle nestability, foam tape.

25 comments:

Kary said...

Hi Julia! Your card turned out great! I love the spotlighting effect, the colours really pop! Lovely!

Deborah Frings said...

And it's terrific!!! I do like the way spotlight technique has lifted the horse and rider - so cool!

Alice said...

love how you highlighted part of the card. so cool! fabulous card, Julia!

Karen B. said...

The spotlight technique just rocks on this card! Love the bright colors against the muted background.

Sharli Schaitberger said...

Julia,
LOVE it! The spotlight is just fabulous - the card is wonderful!
Nice work!
Hugs -

~amy~ said...

wonderful masculine card Julia!

Inkyfingers said...

Fabulous card Julia and it reminds of a western film scene with the spotlighted rider!

Cassie_lu said...

great use of the spotlighting technique.

Joanne Gilch said...

Spotlight with a rectangle....luv it!!!!! awesome card..love seeing new and fresh ideas.... as always on a Mouse Waltz.

Crafty Math Chick said...

Cool spotlighting technique with that colored section Julia!

Lee said...

Great card. Another technique for me to try. Thanks for the inspiration.

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Way cool Julia!! Love the spotlighting!!

Jen Cuthbertson said...

Wow! I love the highlighted part of the card - what pop! Great job!!

Jeanne J. said...

Julia,
I came to see your Waltzingmouse card and got caught off guard by the "dandelion" card. I will have to take back every time I called them "weeds" Your card is BEAUTIFUL. You gave them an almost magical quality.
Then I saw your Western masculine card and was struck by that as well. I like how you focused in on the horse and rider with the brilliant colors. Really fabulous!!!

Dee in N.H. said...

OH MY! That is fabulous! WOW!

Anonymous said...

Incredibly clever! I agree with what everyone said. I love the bright colors you chose for the spotlight. It is a card that really makes the eye linger.

Cyndie said...

Wow, you did a great job with the spotlighting technique! I need to try that!

LaurieJ said...

Fab card, Julia! I absolutely love the spotlight technique that you employed. Thanks for the inspiration.

Karen H. said...

Oh that is cool! Love the use of the spotlight technique in that manner.

snowbear said...

A very southwestern guy card!

Edna Morrisedie said...

WOWZA... love the scene and how you have taken it through from neutrals to colour, very clever!

anya said...

Julia, this is an awesome card. What a fantastic idea, and perfect execution!

Sharon Traynor Designs said...

Wow! The spotlighting looks amazing using this set. What a fantastic card Julia - a real inspiration.
Sharon xx

Vicki Dutcher said...

Killer job of spotlighting!!

Polly Pierce said...

What a great idea! I love the contrast between the muted colours of your background and the bright colours of your highlighted image...