WMSC#104 - Victorian 4th of July!

 I hope you're feeling patriotic!  This is the sketch before the 4th of July so I thought I would go all out with an Americana theme here!  I had to include the striped pennant stamp - it looks just like a flag!  Some tips for getting a good two colors on the stamp - first rub the stamp with a good quality eraser for better ink coverage (I use a stencil brush to get all the crumbs out of the creases), and use the teardrop or cat's eye shaped ink pad to get in those tight areas.  My first attempt was with a big square ink pad and the results were not so pretty! 

This week's sketch is brought to you by Teresa Kline.  Remember the shapes are just a guideline - you're supposed to have fun!  I switched up the oval for a pennant to keep with my 4th of July theme and added lots of embellishments.  You just have to love how all the Waltzingmouse stamps just work so well together.  I ask you, "Does that look like a holiday label?"  I think it looks right at home with my Victorian influenced Americana theme.  Check out all the different ideas the Mischief Makers have put together for this design  here.  I hope you find some time to play along - you might even win a free set of stamps!

Jeanne

Supplies Used:  Finished Size 5" x 7"

Stamps:  Waltzingmouse Holiday Labels #14, Vintage Banners

Die Cuts:  Spellbinders Nested Pennants, Labels 14, Classic Ovals, Ribbon Buckles, Marianne Creatables Border LR0155

Paper:  Jolee's Boutique French General Collection

Solid Paper:  Papertrey Ink Kraft, Vintage Cream, Poppy Red

Seam Binding:  Hug Snug Lipstick Red

Ink:  Momento Danube Blue, Rhubarb Red, Versafine Onyx Black, Tim Holtz/Ranger Distress Antique Linen

Extras:  Roses:  Ribbon Reel, Twine (Natural Joann Fabric), Buttons, Pearl Spray (Hobby Lobby), Metal (Michael's Jewelry Dept)