My Three Amigos.

I can't remember ever having tried to make a set of cards before.  So needless to say that when I saw this week's Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge my left eye started to twitch and I felt slightly ill.  Whoa Nelly!  Talk about being taken out of my comfort zone.  So despite the urge to flee from this week's challenge and take a challenge hiatus, I had to give it a go.  Bit like the allure of a cliff top when you'd swear black and blue that you were swaying  what seems to be perilously towards the edge.  You know just what I mean?  So seeing that my latest order of Waltzingmouse stamping gorgeousness just arrived yesterday, I knew exactly which sets were going to be my stamps of choice to use as I attempted to conquer my fears of creating more than a singleton at a go.  *Deep breath, deep breath*

So my inspiration came from the outrageously talented Laurie Schmidlin.  I was moved and inspired by the tag she created in her Yee*Haw post of the 3rd of April as part of the Waltzingmouse Stamp Of Approval Parade (SOAP).   I CASED the cork focal point detail.  I realize that I may not have done her the justice she duly deserves, but Ding Dang! I had a hoot trying.  I reckon thanks and (quite possibly) my apologies may be due.  Fingers crossed she's a forgiving soul and doesn't ban me from CASE-ing her in the future.  *prays*

So without further ado...Ladies and Gents, may I introduce you to my Three Amigos:

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Waltzingmouse Stamps Back In The Saddle and Way Out West
• Paper:  Papertrey Ink Scarlet Jewel and Vintage Cream Cardstock, Bazzill Kraft C/S
• Ink:  Memento Rich Cocao, Versacolor Evergreen, Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream, Adirondak Cranberry, Distress Ink in Aged Mahogany, Walnut Stain and Black Soot
• Accessories:  Spellbinders Grand Nestabilities Labels One and Standard Nestabilities Labels One, Nestabilities Long Rectangles and Squares, WRMK Corner Chomper in Scallop, Cork, Tim Holtz Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Cream Acrylic Paint, Cork, Jute, and Star brad from Jasart.