Summer Card Camp 2, Week #2--Kid's Gallery #1

Hello Everyone,

My daughter, Julie, has also been really enjoying Summer Card Camp!  Here is her card based on Sketch #3 and the Week 2 Colors.

Happy Birthday

I really love her coloring :).

Stamps:  Tiny Treats:  Birthday (PTI), Half Pint Heroes (WMS)

Ink:  Memento

Cardstock:  New Leaf, Dark Chocolate, Spring Rain, Lemon Tart, Vintage Cream (PTI)

Misc:  Copic Markers

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Chris

Waltzingmouse Stamps Blog Party--June 2013

Hello Everyone,

Long time no see!  Since work is done until fall and the kids are out of school, I have been getting out those stamps and trying to get creative!  So today for you I have my entry in the Waltzingmouse Stamps June Blog Party, whose theme this month is so appropriate--Summertime Fun!

So for my card I decided to use Half Pint Heroines and some Simple Stories Summer Fresh Paper (I just love that line!)

Once Upon A Time . . . 

Stamps:  Half Pint Heroines (WMS)

Ink:  Memento (Tuxedo Black, Summer Sky)

Paper:  Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler (SU), Stamper's Select White (PTI); Patterned:  Simple Stories

Misc:  Felt, Cloud Dies (PTI), Copic Markers

Hope you are having some Summertime Fun hopping along--thanks for stopping by!  

Chris

Waltzingmouse Stamps Blog Party--August 2012

Happy Summer Everyone!  This month's theme for the Waltzingmouse Blog Party is Birthdays--such fun cards to make!  I had so much fun I even made a second card.

Can We Eat the Cake Now?

 

Stamps:  Eat Cake (WMS)

Ink:  Memento, PTI

Paper:   Both Patterned and Cardstock, SU

Accessories:  Ribbon (SU), flowers, glitter, rhinestones

Belated Birthday Wishes

Stamps:  Eat Cake (WMS)
Ink:  Memento, SU
Paper:  Both Patterned and Cardstock, SU
Accessories:  Ribbon, rhinestones

This cake set of Clare's is really a lot of fun to play with--I had a blast with it!   Hope you all are having a great summer, and thanks for stopping by!

Chris

Waltzingmouse Stamps Sketch Challenge #100

Hello Everyone,

I have always wanted to play along on one of the Waltzingmouse Stamps Sketch Challenges--and this week I actually did!  :)

This week was special, WMS Sketch Challenge Blog is celebrating their 100th sketch!  Here it is, I thought it was such a fun sketch to try:

So I got to try out my latest WMS stamps . . . . this is for a family friend who is celebrating her promotion from elementary school next week.  I rotated the sketch (so the balloon would fit!) and then made the sentiment on my computer.  I was trying for a fun and happy card.

Happy Promotion Day!

 

Stamps:  Half Pint Heroines (WMS)

Ink:  Tuxedo Black, Teal Zeal (Memento)

Patterned Paper:  Echo Park

Cardstock:  Cool Caribbean (SU), Stamper's Select White (PTI)

Misc.  Ribbon, lace, Copic Markers

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Chris

Waltzingmouse Stamps Blog Party--March 2012

Happy St. Patrick's Day!  

 And what better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than with a blog party at Waltzingmouse Stamps!  Today's theme, of course--St. Patrick's Day or Irish! 

I didn't have any St. Patrick's Day stamps, but fortunately Claire has some great free digital stamps here!  You might want to check them out (and of course, Claire has so many wonderful stamp sets as well!)  So here is my card:

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Stamps:  Shamrock Digital Stamp (WMS)
Paper:  Cardstock:  SU; Patterned Paper:  Making Memories
Accessories:  Twine (PTI), Copic Markers, Stickles

M'n'Ms:  Delicious!

Don't forget to check out everyone's amazing creations for the blog party--and have a great Saturday and St. Patrick's Day!

Thanks for stopping by!

Chris

Waltzingmouse Stamps Blog Party--February 2012

Hello Everyone!

It's time for the Waltzingmouse Stamps February Blog Party!

 

 This month's  theme is Spring!  My first thought was to make something with gingham.  So here is my card!

Birthday Wishes

 

I used 4 different Waltzingmouse Stamp sets on this card, plus my Cricut to make the flowers.

Stamps:  Gingham and Co, Vintage Labels 4, Fancy Flourishes--Scallops & Dots, and Basket Additions (WMS)

Ink:  Bamboo Leaves, Rich Cocoa, Pear (Memento); Cupcake, Lilac (Doodlebug)

Cardstock:  Vintage Cream, Spring Rain (PTI); Pinks, Purples, Greens (Doodlebug Bazzill)

Accessories:  Buttons (Doodlebug), Twine and Spring Rain Gingham Ribbon (PTI)

I can't wait to go check out everyone's creations for the party!  Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for stopping by!

Chris

Waltzingmouse Stamps Blog Party--January 2012

Hello Everyone, Happy New Year!

 I'm starting off my blog posts for 2012 by joining the Waltzingmouse Stamps January Blog Party!  This month's theme is "Sweet Things," and I chose to make a Valentine card.  This is my first attempt at trying to make a shaker box--it was lots of fun!

Sending Love

Stamps:  Sewing Box Hugs (WMS)
Cardstock:  Pink Pirouette (SU); Pure Poppy, Stamper's Select White (PTI)
Ink:  Rich Cocoa (Memento)
Accessories:  Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug), Red heart glitter, doily (Michael's), Ribbon (American Crafts), Smooch (on the doily--kind of hard to see!)

I can't wait to see all the wonderful creations at the party!  Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Chris

Waltzingmouse Stamps July Blog Waltz

Hello Everyone!

July 17th is Blog Waltz time with Waltzingmouse Stamps!  I have not been able to participate for the last few months, so I am very excited to be back!

This month's theme is Birthday Party!  Since my little nephew is having a birthday in September, I made my card with him in mind:

Driving by saying Happy Birthday

Stamps:  Half Pint Heroes (WMS)
Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Cardstock:  Soft Stone, Stamper's Select White (PTI); all others (my scrapbox :) )
Accessories:  Flocking (on the smoke, Doodlebug), Copic Markers, Cricut

My daughers wanted to play along as well . . .

My daughter Kelli's card:

Happy Birthday

Stamps:  Half Pint Heroes (WMS)
Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento), Aqua Mist (PTI)
Cardstock:  Ocean Tides, Kraft, Stamper's Select White (PTI)
Accessories:  Copic Markers

Can you tell we'll be really excited when Claire release Half Pint Heroines???

My younger daughter, Julie, decided to do two challenges at once and made her blog waltz card in the same colors as the Summer Card Camp:

Birthday Wishes

Stamps:  Bountiful Basket Additions (WMS)
Ink:  Tuxedo Black, Rich Cocoa (Memento)
Cardstock:  Fine Linen, Vintage Cream (PTI); misc.
Accessories:  Copic Markers

Thanks so much for stopping by,  I personally can't wait to see all the wonderful cards on the waltz!

Chris

Waltzingmouse Stamps February Blog Waltz

 Welcome friends!  This month's Waltzingmouse Stamps Blog Waltz features buttons, so I started with Sewing Box Hugs.  I paper pieced the house, and I tried weaving my ribbon through the lace--I saw this on someone's blog and it looked so neat I had to try it!  And with a theme of buttons, I thought the button brad was perfect for a door knob.

My Door Is Always Open

Stamps:  Sewing Box Hugs (WMS)
Ink:  Rich Cocoa (Memento), Fluid Chalk
Cardstock:  Stampin Up
Patterned Paper:  Stampin Up
Accessories:  Ribbon (SU), Lace, Buttons, Twine (PTI), Button Brad (MM)

Thanks so much for stopping by--I can't wait to waltz and check out all the wonderful projects everyone has made!

Chris

Waltzingmouse Stamps January Blog Waltz

 Welcome everyone!  I am very excited to be participating in my second Blog Waltz!  January's theme was Valentine/Love, so I decided to use Half Pint Heroes and make a Valentine's card for my son (who is in kindergarten).  My daughter thought I was having too much fun, so she decided to make a card too!

Love You

 

I decided to use lots of blue (his favorite color) but have the rocket ship flying in a heart for Valentine's day.  And even though you can't see it, all of the stars have glitter on them as well.

Stamps:  Half Pint Heroes 

Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Cardstock:  Blueberry Sky, Enchanted Evening, Stamper's Select White (PTI)

Patterned Paper:  Bitty Stars (PTI)

Accessories:  Glitter (Stampin Up, Doodlebug), Rick Rack (CTMH)

Now here is my daughter K's card:

Nothing Warms the Heart Like an Old Friend

 

Stamps:  Sewing Box Hugs (WMS)

Ink:  Rich Cocoa (Memento)

Cardstock:  Raspberry Fizz, Dark Chocolate, Fine Linen (PTI)

Patterned Paper:  Michael's

Accessories:  Cricut Storybook

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I can't wait to see all the wonderful creations on the waltz, everyone always does such a wonderful job!

Chris

Tag--You're It! WMS Christmas Challenge 2010

Hello Everyone,

It is November already--can you believe it?  To get ready for the holidays, Claire at Waltzingmouse Stamps has a great challenge--the Tag, You're It!  Christmas Challenge 2010.  The challenge is to make an elegant, classy type of Christmas tag.  So here is what I came up with:

Merry Christmas

I found this cool tag shape on one of my Cricut cartridges.  I paper pieced the stocking and then added some iridesent ice embossing powder to make it look sparkly.  I then found some pretty ribbon with the same iridescent edging and thought it would coordinate.  I also edged the fine linen tag with some tea ink to finish it off.

Stamps:  Sewing Box Christmas (WMS)
Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Cardstock:  Fine Linen, Pinefeather, Stamper's Select White (PTI); Cherry Cobbler (SU)
Patterned Paper:  Making Memories
Accessories:  Ribbon (Michaels, Making Memories); Brad (Making Memories); Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder (SU)

Thanks so much for stopping by, have a wonderful day!

Chris

October Friends of Waltzingmouse Stamps Blog Waltz

Hello Everyone!

I am so excited to be participating in Waltzingmouse Stamps Blog Waltz for the first time!  This month's theme is Autumn/Harvest, so I used some images from Bountiful Baskets Additions.

Let Us Give Thanks

I used the leaf from Bountiful Baskets Additions and some embossing powder to make the background paper, plus a little sponging on my nestabilities to frame my image/sentiment.

Stamps:  Bountiful Baskets Additions (WMS)
Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Cardstock:  Fine Linen, Ripe Avocado (PTI); Pumpkin Spice (Gina K Designs)
Accessories:  Nestabilities, Copic Markers, Ribbon (CTMH), Clear Embossing Powder

Thanks so much for stopping by--can't wait to see what everyone has created on the waltz, WMS blog waltzers are so talented!

Chris