Tuesday, February 1, 2011

My First Play-Date With Waltzingmouse Stamps.

I was absolutely thrilled to have been introduced to Waltzingmouse Stamps last year and I have no idea how on earth I managed to live my crafting life without them.  I adore everything about this magnificent company and the amazing talent that seems to gracefully and joyously surround and contribute to it.

Prior to now, I hadn't managed to get myself organized enough to participate in their challenges (well actually, I just didn't have the confidence to play amongst those so supremely talented as the beautiful bevy of crafters assocoated with Waltzingmouse Stamps). So whilst I seem to momentarily have plucked up the courage to give it a go, I thought I'd quickly post a card I made in order to participate in the CASE Challenge posted on the WMS blog on the 25th of January, 2011.

I CASEd the supernaturally talented Mona Pendelton's DT project entries of the 21st of January, 2011.  My card is an inspired creation mixing two of her genius offerings:  Mona's first layout and the Thank You card from her Gift Ensemble.  Here's my first ever bash at a WMS challenge:



The Best Balm card:


  • Stamps:  Waltzingmouse Stamps Rescue Remedies and Crafty Secrets Artsy Banner
  • Paper:  Papertrey Ink Fine Linen and Vintage Cream, Cosmo Cricket Mitten Weather DP
  • Ink:  Memento Sweet Plum, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Old Paper and Antique Linen
  • Accessories:  Spellbinders Nestability Labels 4 Die, Vintage Crochet Lace, Brown Gingham ribbon, Jute


It has been a real joy!  Thank you for stopping by. x

12 comments:

Melissa said...

So lovely, Jen! The colors are so soothing and I love that lace!

Kim O'Connell said...

Breathe a sigh of relief! You nailed it! You can certainly right along with all those talented crafters out there!

LaurieJ said...

Gorgeous card Jen! I love your lace, twine, gingham combination. And you should definitely be confident in your design abilities because it's obvious you are one talented lady.

Jessie said...

Great card! Love the colors and the lace is beautiful!

Eva said...

Love the vintage stamp/label stamp....and the purple is just scrumptious!

Ren-Yi said...

hello Jen - yes, how did you live w/out WMS?! ;) welcome welcome and i'm glad you got to play along. as you can see there are so many lovely inspirations from the DT and from other fellow WMS mousers - you're one of those gals! love your card (rescue remedies are one of my fav sets) and the lovely piece of lace. divine, home-spun, yet vintage!

Pauline said...

Fabulous card, the colours are gorgeous! Love the WMS set you used, I haven't got that one yet, it's on my wish list!

Stephanie said...

Jen........This is just gorgeous!!! Lovely colors and beautiful patterns. Your lace & ribbon are beautiful embellishments.

Terri said...

Very pretty. I especially like the lace trim you used!

Mona Pendleton said...

Such a pretty card Jen! Love how you stamped the WM image using lavender ink and the lace trim looks fabulous! Thank you so much for the kind words and BIG shout out :) So happy you joined along with the WM celebration :)

Deborah Frings said...

Very pretty card. Such soft and subtle colours, and lovely lace trimming. It's great!

Lisa Hjulberg said...

Jen, you did a beautiful job! No need to fear about joining our challenges! We are so happy to have you!!!