It's Finally Here!!! The May Release WMS DT Blog Waltz!!!

Today we are celebrating the One Year Birthday of Waltzingmouse Stamps! And what better way to celebrate than with CAKE!!!! and a DT blog waltz to see lots of different cakes!?!?!

You should start the Blog Waltz at Claire's - if you've come here from Laurie - you're on the right track!

Not only is Claire releasing 8 beautiful new stamp sets today - but she has also created this fun cake template for you to purchase!!!

I'm SO excited for Claire celebrating her fabulous first year as WMS - I just had to make two slices of cake to share today!

My first piece is a traditional "pretty" cake complete with silver dragees (yes I looked that term up on Wikipedia!) and lovely roses I made from Mulberry Paper. The cake and frosting are stamped with a background stamp from Picnic Patterns.

I lined the box with Claire's Digital DP Celtic Squares. It's like a custard filling!
My coordinating Birthday Card uses the same background stamp as well as a sentiment and frame from Fancy Phrases. The frames in this set fit the Fancy Tags Shapeabilities. The dragees are made with Liquid Pearls.For the inside of my card I stamped a frame from the Vintage Labels 10 set, cut it out with a Labels 10 Nestability and stamped a quote from the Words of Wisdom Set inside the frame.

My second cake is a slice of Carrot Cake (use your imagination a little please! LOL!!). I used another background stamp from Picnic Patterns for the cake and embossed the "cream cheese" frosting with the Divine Swirl Cuttlebug folder! I cut a top triangle from the template and dry embossed that separately and attached it to the top of the pie (the template is too big to fit the whole thing at once in the Cuttlebug embossing folder)

The ribbon around the cake represents the cream cheese frosting filling!

I made these flowers from grosgrain ribbon. (I just hand stitched along one long edge of a 9" piece - gathered it - knotted the ends - twisted it in a circle and glued the ends wherever they overlapped.)

I just love this 'Hurrah' sentiment from Fancy Phrases - it could be used for so many happy occasions - birthday, new job, graduation, a new car, new baby - well - you get the picture!
On the inside of my card today, I just stamped 'Congratulations' in this pretty dotted frame - both from Fancy Phrases.

Now please waltz on over to my good friend Anya to see what she's baked up for us today!

Remember to leave a comment on all the WMS DT blogs - 2 winner's will be chosen - one from one of the DT's blogs and one from Claire's blog! You can win one of the new stamp sets!

You have until 11:59 pm EST on Monday 5/3 to leave your comments. Winners will be announced on Claire's blog on Tuesday 5/4.

Stamps: Waltzingmouse - Picnic Patterns, Fancy Phrases, Vintage Labels 10, Words of Wisdom

Paper: Sweet Blush, Vintage Cream - PTI, Barely Banana - SU, DP digital Celtic Squares - WMS, Provo Craft Scrap pad/river rock, handmade mulberry paper

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sweet Blush - PTI, Barely Banana - SU, Adirondack

Accessories: Cake Template - WMS, scor tape, scor pal, liquid pearls/White Opal, Labels 10 nestabilities, cuttlebug, fancy tags shapeabilities, Scotch quick dry adhesive, saddlestitched ribbon sweet blush , Summer sunrise Grosgrain ribbon- PTI, Divine Swirl cuttlebug folder, glue dots, EK success edge punch

WMS Sneak Peek Day 4 - Afternoon Tea

If you visit my blog often - you know that I am all about the paper crafts and templates - so today I'm very excited to share wth you how I used Claire's Rubber Band Box Template from her April release to showcase two new sets being released tomorrow! - Afternoon Tea and Vintage Labels 10.

This is the larger template. The sentiment is from Afternoon Tea and the label stamp is from Vintage Labels 10 which conveniently fits inside the Nestabilities of the same name!

Here's a view of the open box with the Stella Dora Egg Jumbo cookies tucked inside. You can actually get three or four of these cookies into this box when you lay them down.

I also made the smaller box in this template set. It is a perfect size for teabags. Claire's design is so precise - this template works up in just minutes

I used a different Vintage Labels 10 stamp for the framing. The sentiment and scrolls are from the Afternoon Tea set. I sponged all the edges with Tea Dye Distress Ink.
Here's a peek inside this box. You could fit 4-5 tea bags inside. Wouldn't this be a great set to bring a girlfriend when you drop over to visit??!!

Thought you might like to see how I made my little rose flower. I used handmade Mulberry paper (not hand made by me! - I bought it many years ago probably at AC Moore)

First you draw a swirl as shown - cut it out and roll it up starting from the outside end. It will be pretty tight so I place it on my work table and tap the top a littlewith my finger tip so it opens up just a bit.

Then I dab some Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive on the bottom and push it onto the center of the scroll that sort of makes a platform for the flower. This works up in just minutes and they look so cute don't you think?! The leaves were made with mulberry paper also - I just cut a leaf shape, sponged it with Tea Dye Distres ink, creased it down the middle than attached it under the rose. You can use any kind of paper for these and make them any size - I started with a 2"x2" square.

Now it's time to check out the other WMS DT Ladies to see what inspiring Sneak Peeks they have to show us!

Bonnie, Lisa, Jennifer, Anya, Laurie and Claire.

And tomorrow is the day we've all been waiting for! Claire will be releasing the 8 wonderful stamp sets we've been previewing this week. All the DT ladies will be participating in a blog waltz and you will have the chance to win a stamp set so be sure to come by and check it out! It starts at 2 pm EST

And there's still time to get in on Claire's Sketch Challenge!

ETA: and my flowers today just happen to fit Sharon's No Time to Stamp challenge today - to use 3D flowers for May!

Stamps: Waltzingmouse - Afternoon Tea, Vintage Labels 10 (available May 1)

Paper: White, Ripe Avocado, Aqua Mist - PTI, DP Jillibeen Old World Cabbate Stew, Handmade Mulberry Paper - AC Moore

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Ranger Distress Ink Tea Dye, Aqua Mist - PTI

Accessories: Waltzingmouse Rubber Band Box Template, sponge, scor pal, scor tape, round elastic cord - Dritz (Joanne's), cropadile, labels 10 nestabilities, cuttlebug, silver eyelets, 2 buttons.

WMS Sneak Peek Day Three!!! - An Asian Garden Thank You

Are you loving all the new WMS sets coming out??? I know I'm loving using them!! There are so many beautiful stamps and so many wonderful sentiments! Only two more days to go 'till you can see them all and get them into your shopping cart!!


Today I'm using Asian Gardens along with Vintage Labels 10 (Yes - they fit the Labels 10 Nestabilities! whoo hoo!!)



Just look at this branch and the wonderful leaves on it (a separate stamp) and the sweet bird cage (there are two in the set!) I stamped them all on a white panel - then stamped the Vintage Labels 10 frame and cut it using two size dies, so it cut the outside and the inside. I popped up the frame over the image panel using foam dimensionals.

I added a coordinating panel on the inside of my card.

Please check out these WMS DT members who are also sneak peeking for you today! Bonnie, Lisa, Belinda, Lynn, Anya, Laurie and, of course, Claire!

See you tomorrow! One more day of sneak peeks and then on 5/1 it's the WMS DT Blog Hop and Release Day!! You could win a free stamp set! Don't miss it!

ETA: Claire has a fun sketch challenge going on check it out here You could win all 8 sets of the new release!!!

ETA: See the Rubbernecker Blog Hop Winners on post below!!! Whoo Hoo - one winner was chosen from comments on my blog!!

Stamps: Waltzingmouse - Asian Gardens, Vintage Labels 10 (available May 1)

Paper: White, Scarlet Jewel - PTI, Core-dinations/Katydid
Ink: Adirondack/Raisin, Juniper, Lake Mist
Accessories: Labels 10 Nestabilities, cuttlebug, Scarlet Jewel twill - PTI, foam dimensionals.

Rubbernecker Blog Hop Winners!

The Rubbernecker April Release Blog Hop Winners have been announced by Bev and are:

from Karen’s blog: “Holly said…
“How soft and pretty - love this sweet pink card! That ribbon treatment is awesome! “

AND

from Julia’s blog: ”leslie said…
“I am always amazed at the beauty and creativity of your cards. I am going to give this card a try….it is simple but lovely. Thanks for the inspiration and sharing”

(Yippee! one was chosen from comments on my blog!!)

CONGRATULATIONS to Holly and to Leslie! You have each won your choice of one of the new collections from Rubbernecker Stamps!

send your email addy & mailing information along with your choice of new collection to Bev at texasgrammyx2@yahoo.com !

WMS Sneak Peek - Thinking of You

Wow - have you been checking out the Waltzingmouse Sneak Peeks?? They started yesterday with some of the WMS DT and I have some for you today!

Claire is celebrating WMS's 1st anniversary this May and to mark the occasion she is releasing 8 wonderful new stamp sets! You'll want to start making your shopping list right now!

I'm using Big Blooms today as well as sentiments from Asian Garden (I'll be using some of the images from this pretty set tomorrow!) and Fancy Phrases.

First, I have a get well card using both the solid and outline chrysanthemums in the Big Blooms set and sentiments from Asian Garden. This card is 4 1/4" x 4 1/4"

I also stamped the inside of my card.

My second project is a little canvas bag that I stamped with the Big Blooms chrysanthemums as well as one of the leaves in the set. This sentiment is from the new set Fancy Phrases. (ETA: I bought this cute canvas bag on a stamping web site a few years ago - they no longer carry them and I haven't been able to find any exactly like it yet. Michaels has a slightly larger one in white but it's not as nice!)
You'll really want to check out the rest of the WMS DT who are showing sneak peeks today : Belinda, Anya, Laurie, Lynn , Bonnie, Jennifer and our Claire.
I'll be back tomorrow and Friday with more sneak peek excitement for you!!

On Saturday all of the WMS DT will be participating in a blog hop using a super fun new template and there will be two stamp sets to be won!!! Trust me - you will not want to miss it!!!

Note: Claire is also running a Shipping Promotion in the store on May 1st and 2nd. Orders of $77 US or 50 GBP sterling, will qualify for free shipping! So those two days would be a really good time to order all the WMS sets on your list!!!

Stamps: Big Blooms, Asian Garden, Fancy Phrases (to be released May 1)
Paper: White - PTI, Core'dinations/vintage collection.
Ink: Adirondack - Raizin, Lake Mist, Memento Tuxedo Black, Stazon Black/Olive Green/teal Blue.
Accessories: canvas bag

Rubbernecker April Release Blog Hop - You Can Win!

The Red Hot Mamma's have put together another Rubbernecker DT Blog Hop to highlight some of the new stamps Dave has released this month.

Today I'm showcasing this beautiful Victoriana Damask Background stamp.


I just layered a lacey punched panel (Martha Stewart punch) and the sentiment panel - keeping it clean and simple to show off the beautiful design of this background stamp.


The cardstock (SU) and ink (Adirondack) are eggplant - hopefully that shows up in the photo -it can sometimes photograph like it's black!


All the Deets!

Two winners will be chosen randomly from the comments left on all of the participating Red Hot Mommas' blog hop postings.
The Prize:

You get to choose the complete set of one of the new releases listed here!

African American Figures

Fashion Ladies

Floral

Vines
Vintage

Weeds

So be sure to leave a comment at everyone's blog below for your chance to win! That gives you 8 chances to win if you hit all our blogs!!

You have until 11:59 pm (EST) Wed 4/28 to leave your comments. The two winners will be announced on Bev's Blog by 6 PM EST on 4/29

Dave has recently lowered many of his stamp prices, including the new releases! So be sure to check them all out at Rubbernecker!

Here are the Hot Mamma's blogs for you to check out and leave a comment - Good Luck!
Julia Aston (Me!)

Tammy Hershberger

Joan Ervin

Kittie Caracciolo
Cathleen Torina

Karen Hunsaker

Juliana Swanson

Charlene Merrick
Bev Gerard

And please come by tomorrow for the start of my sneak peeks for Waltzingmouse Stamps!

You Shine!

Happy weekend everyone! It's a beautiful day here today - and I've got to get out to do some gardening - but I just had to do the Inspiration Challenge over on Split Coast first! Today's inspiring web site was Green Rainbow Shop
And I was inspired by this star plate above to create this star card below!

I added a little yellow and orange to it just to perk it up a little bit - since I made mine a graduation card and that is a bright happy occasion! I layered my star and sentiment with foam dimensionals -both stamps are from Waltzingmouse Sewing Box Hugs (this set is SO versatile!)

Inside I layered a panel cut with Labels One Nestabilities. The graduation sentiments are from WMS Free Spirit Sentiments and the cap is from Free Spirit-Boy.

If you would like to see how Claire's WMS stamps are packaged - the size of her sets- the cost comparisons (US dollar vs British Sterling vs Euro) and shipping costs check out her informative posting here.

AND - the WMS DT will be showing sneak peeks of the May 1 releases starting next Tuesday (I'll be starting on Wed) - so be sure to check back - Claire has some wonderful sets coming out and she is already showing some teasers!!

Stamps: Waltzingmouse - Sewing Box hugs, Free Spirit Boy, Free Spirit Sentiments

Paper: grey & white bazzill, white, Summer Sunrise, Lemon Tart - PTI

Ink: Lemon Tart - PTI, Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Heart punch - McGill, foam dimensionals, sticky gem, small oval punch - SU, labels one Nestabilities.