Happy October, friends! It's not only the first of the month, it's the first Saturday. You know what that means: time for a brand-new Sketch For You To Try!
This month, we're so fortunate to be sponsored by Waltzingmouse Stamps.
When I heard they were our sponsor, I literally squealed. I've been wanting to get my hands on some of their beautiful images for the longest time. But you know the drill: I'd go to their website, spend an hour or so sifting through all of their gorgeous stamps and the jaw-dropping loveliness of their gallery samples, pile stuff into my cart, and then get distracted. Off I'd go to do some chore or another, and by the time I returned to my computer, I'd think "I have so many stamps already... better not."
I hope my husband enjoyed those moments of sacrifice because, after having the opportunity to actually play with Waltzingmouse Stamps, they WILL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN! Seriously, when I get done writing this post? I'm headed over there to place a big ol' order and I won't leave my computer until the "payment recieved" email hits my inbox. I have a big ol' crush on Waltzingmouse now.
Are you ready to see this month's sketch? Here it is:
I really like it, don't you? Nice, clean, straight forward. Can do it up simple or dress it up to the hilt. Here's what I did with it:
One of the cool things about Waltzingmouse Stamps is they have a lot of different stamp sets specifically designed to work with Spellbinders Nestabilities. I recently bought the Nestabilities 2010 Heirloom Ornaments, so when I saw Waltzingmouse's Vintage Ornaments set, I HAD to have it. And, anytime I get a set that doesn't require coloring, you know what I'm going to do with it, don't you? My favorite technique in the whole wide world... HEAT EMBOSSING!
Check out the sparkly, textured effects of using Powder Keg Sparkling Pine embossing powder on the main image, then going over the the sentiment (which was stamped in A Muse Cranberry Pigment Ink) with Ranger Polysparkle embossing powder.
It really kicked the festiveness up a notch or two!
Ready to see what Jen and the rest of the SFYTT Sisters have done with this month's great sketch and Waltzingmouse's fabulous stamps? Then go see:
- Jen del Muro
- Amber Hight
- Amy Sheffer
- Becky Carafa
- Iwona Palamountain
- Jen Tapler
- Jodi Collins
- Kerry Johnson
- Megan Lock
- Susan Liles
- Terri Moore
Go to Jen's blog for instructions about how to play along with us and be in the running to become SFYTT's Designer Of the Month.
Have a great weekend, and thanks for popping by to see me!
Great card. Love how you used the ornament for the square panel and how it sparkles too.
Posted by: Terri Moore | October 01, 2011 at 03:21 PM
That is such a fun card! Love how you made the little gift package!!
That's some HOT embossing powder, too! I may HAVE to have those stamps and dies, as well....hmmmm.....
Posted by: richard | October 02, 2011 at 06:07 AM
Carole, this is beautiful!! I don't own any WMS either but I will soon ;) I love how so many co-ordinate with Spellbinders! Brilliant! Love all the sparkle on your card!!!
Posted by: Dawn Easton | October 02, 2011 at 08:23 AM
OMGosh! I super love the sketch and that card. I totally see why you love 'em!
Be Blessed, Beckie
Posted by: Beckie | October 02, 2011 at 02:46 PM
Beautiful colors on your ornament Carole - and your paper is perfect!
Posted by: Julia Aston | October 05, 2011 at 08:36 PM