Monday, January 17, 2011

Waltzing Mouse Blog Waltz & Sketch Challenge

The 17th of every month, Waltzing Mouse Stamps has a Blog Waltz for customers to participate in. So I thought I'd play along this month. The theme is Valentine/Love.

The inspiration for this card came from the weekly Waltzing Mouse Sketch Challenge. I thought I may as well combine both in this one card.

The papers are from a new paper pack from Close to my Heart called Sweetheart. The flower was made with the same paper.

I used two Waltzing Mousr Stamp Sets fro my card. Holiday Labels #14 and Fancy Phrases.

I did some paper piercing in the corners and sdded some flat pearls.

The Hand Stitching around the card was done with matching Embroidery Floss.

Other Challenge Blogs this card was made for:
2 Sisters - Flowers
Elephantastic - New Beginnings
Kraftin Kimmie - Fancy Florals
Secret Crafter - With Love
Aud Sentiments - Only Two words in sentiment
Glitterbabe's - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations - New Beginnings
The Creative Cottage - Something New (Papers and two stamp sets are new)
Stampin' B's - Use a Die Cut
If the Shoe Fits - Inspiration Picture
Just Add Ink - Monochromatic
Phindy's Place - Valentine/For a Loved One
Stamp Something - Anything Goes
Wags 'n Whiskers - With Love
The Crafty Pad - Something New
Let's Ink It Up - Anything Goes
Pile it on - Anything Goes
Stampin' Sisters in Christ - Something New (Papers, stamps, techinque)
Lexi's Creations - Say it with Love

60 comments:

Deborah Frings said...

Love it! The backing papers are very pretty, and I love the paper pricking with the pearls - so delicate. Fabulous rose!

Julia Aston said...

A lovely Valentine combining both challenges - your flower and stitching are so pretty! The pierced corners and pearls look wonderful!

Vera said...

Very pretty card with this sketch! I love the pierced swirls in the corners!

Inkyfingers said...

Gush, so many beautiful techniques on one card. Love it.
Hugs
Carol x

Kelly Schelske said...

Absolutely beautiful Nancy!

Ingrid Danvers said...

Your card is pretty. I love that flower.

Stef H said...

my favorite color is pink and this is absolutely gorgeous. thank you so much for sharing it with us at glitterbabe's challenge.

Jill said...

Really beautiful card, those flowers are lovely to make aren't they! Thanks for playing along with us at Ellephantastic this month. Jill

Trish said...

Lovely card - the flower is beautiful!
Trish

rudlis said...

WOW! Beautiful card :)

Muckyfingers said...

Absolutely beautiful card xXx

Benzi said...

What a beautiful creation! Love the flower, stitching, corners,and the complete card. Thanks for joining the Stampin B's die cut challenge this week.

carole said...

Ohhh you have mixed the both challenges.... very beautiful and softly colors.

Great Valentine's Card.

Bonnie said...

Beautiful creation - those colours are just gorgeous!

Jane (Carroll's Creations) said...

Beautiful "With Love" card

Thanks for joining us on Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge :)

Hugs Jane x
SCSC DT

Michelle said...

Gorgeous card, love your flower and pretty papers! Thanks for taking part in our first challenge of 2011! hope to see you again next month!
hugs
Michelle
Elle DT
xx

Heidi said...

Beautiful card!

B said...

Wow, so lovely! The flower and the stitching are so lovely and I love the paper piercing on the wedges! JUST fabulous Nancy!

LaurieJ said...

Oh my goodness, your card took my breath away! It is absolutely lovely. The DP that you chose works perfectly with the Sketch Challenge #30.

Mona Pendleton said...

Gorgeous card Nancy! Love the WM Label stamped in pink and the 3D flower looks so pretty!

NoraAnne said...

Gorgeous card! I love the flower and all the pretty papers!

Unknown said...

Wow, superb, love the papers and your flower. Thanks for sharing with us at LIIU, Suzanne x

Barbara said...

Ohhh your card is just stunning. I love all the special elements and techniques. The rose is so delicate. Thanks for joining us at The Crafty Pad this week.

Sue Lelli said...

GORGEOUS card! LOVE how you used those pretty papers and combined the sketch challenge, too! LOVE the flower and that stamped tag!

Purrfect Paper Creations said...

What a pretty card--I love the colors and all your patterned papers. I also love the paper piercing with the pears in the corners, it is so pretty and elegant!

Chris L.

Tanisha said...

Beautiful Flower, I am a sucker for stitching, especially by hand, lol. Love everything about this card! Thanks for joining us over at "The Shoe"!

-Tanisha

Becky said...

Well this is down right gorgeous!! Love the DP and all the fabulous details. Thank you for joining us at Stampin Sisters in Christ.

Shirl said...

A very elegant and beautiful card, love everything about it especially the flower. Thanks for sharing with us at Let's Ink It Up.
Hugs Shirley x x

Tamara Morton said...

Beautiful card, love those gorgeous flowers and the colour comb. Thanks for joining in our challenge at Ellephantastic.
Hugs
Tamara

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Wow Nancy! You did such a beautiful job with that sketch! A gorgeous Valentine!! I just love your rose and your love sentiment panel is gorgeous. Look at all the gorgeous stitching and and piercing!! Wowzer. Thanks for joining the Stampin Sisters in Christ challenge this week!

Lovely Linda said...

Hello Nancy - this is so pretty! I love that frane and the sentiment - such a pretty look! Gorgeous details! Love it! Thank you for playing along with us at Stampin' Sisters in Christ this week - we appreciate your support! {{{hugs}}}
Linda SSIC Design Team

Kelly S. said...

What lovely pearly details! You really worked that sketch to make a fabulously layered card!

Anonymous said...

Wow!! Gorgeous creation with many elegant details!! Thanks for sharing it with us at Glitterbabe's challenge!!HUGS

Kraftin' Kimmie said...

Those are definitely Fancy Florals!! Beautiful! Thanks for joining us for this week's Kraftin' Kimmie challenge!

Lynda Nielsen said...

Wowee, what a beautiful card. Thanks so much for joining us this week for Phindy's Place Challenge.
Hugs,
Lynda

Sharon said...

Wow, Nancy, your card is an absolute stunner! I love all the attention to detail. Those papers are lovely too. Thank you so much for visiting my blog. I really appreciate it. :D

Meredith MacRitchie said...

Just beautiful :)

Audrey said...

Gorgeous! I love that flower. Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments.

Laurie Marmon said...

Great take on the sketch and the WMS waltz theme. Love it.

lindyloo said...

Beautiful and I love the flower thanks for joining us at the creative cottage hugs linda x

Stampvanwinkle said...

So Elegant!!!!

Claire Phillips said...

Thanks for playing along at Crafty Creations in our new Beginnings challenge! Very beautiful card - gorgeous! Cheers Claire x

tiffany said...

such a beautiful card!!! so glad you could join us at 2 Sisters!

Joan B said...

stunning

Lorraine said...

Fabulous card. Gorgeous details and beautifully made. Love it. Thanks for taking part at The Crafty Pad this week.

Grace said...

Oh my goodness this is over the top gorgeous!I just love every detail! The label stamp is beautiful and that flower amazing... the stiching an piercing is sooo gorgeous! Over the top! Thanks for joining us at Stampin Sisters in Christ!

Payne Holler Cards said...

eeeks! this is an absolute stunning creation WOW
thanks so much for entering our Phindy's Place challenge - hope to see you again (-:

Payne Holler Cards said...

eeeks! this is an absolute stunning creation WOW
thanks so much for entering our Phindy's Place challenge - hope to see you again (-:

Debs said...

WOW gorgeous..love all the detail especially the stitching :0)..thanks for sharing it at WNW...Hugs Debs x

Pauline said...

I do love this, the flower is stunning, and I love your stitching, it's a wonderful trade mark.

Claire said...

Just beautiful! I love all the detail, a real stunner! Thanks for joining us at LIIU
Claire xx

Anabelle O'Malley said...

Wow, so pretty! I love the papers you chose and the flower is beautiful!

Danielle Daws said...

Pretty! Thanks for playing at Just Add Ink!

Karin Ã…kesdotter said...

Oh My! No wonder I'm nr 53 to comment on this card! What a beauty! Love the colors and the embellishments are perfect!

lesleyworth said...

beautiful! great use of the sketch and your pinks are lovely! thanks for playing along with us at the Shoe!

Lenet said...

Absolutely gorgeous! love your stitching and everything about it.

Scrappy said...

Love your coloring! Your card is GORGEOUS! Fab attention to detail! Thanks so much for joining us at Pile it on and Aud Sentiments this week! We hope you’ll join us again for the next challenge!

Made by Mandy said...

Nancy, I just saw your card on the Waltzing Mouse challenge and just wanted to say how beautiful it is. I love the papers and the soft colours.

Your Mouse award is very well deserved :)

Rushd Lady said...

Congrats! Lovely card!

Helen Laurence said...

Stunning card. I love that flower. Thank you for playing along with Ellephantastic hugs x