Friday, May 17, 2013

Waltzingmouse May Blog Party - Teacher Appreciation

It's the 17th and you know what that means right?  Time to party Waltzingmouse style.   Every month a new theme is announced - this time it's Teacher Appreciation.  This is a great opportunity to see different ways people use their favorite sets to meet the spirit of the theme.    After thinking on this one for a while I though the Playful Pinwheels would be just the ticket!  Here's what I came up with...

I stamped and fussy cut the pinwheel.  The center is a button topped with a half pearl, and yes that is a real lollipop stick for the handle.  Like Claire says... I hope it tickles!

There's still time to play along if you haven't got a project made.  You can see all the other creations linked up and get more details here.


 Before you go I hope you will leave me a comment.   While Claire is offering up some blog candy for the blog party entries  - it is my 2nd year blogversary and I am putting up a little of my own. You have until May 31 to leave me a comment.  One random winner will receive the Folk Art Medallions and Folk Art Labels 25 stamp sets.  Good luck and thanks so much for all your support this past year - you've been a real blessing in my life!


Jeanne

Supplies Used:  Finished Size:  4.5 x 6.25"
Stamps:  Waltzingmouse Playful Pinwheels
Pattern Paper:  October Afternoon Sidewalks Collection 8x8" Pad
Card Stock:  Stampin Up! Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream
Border Punch Fiskars
Fibers:  1/2" Ric Rac Raspberry May Arts,   3/8" Ivory Taffeta Robert Stanley Collection Hobby Lobby
6" Lollipop Stick Wilton
Dies:  Spellbinder Nested Lacy Pennants
Ink:  Versafine Satin Red, Onyx Black

29 comments:

Julia Aston said...

Love this bright fun card Jeanne! the pinwheel is so sweet and all the colors and patterns are awesome! what a happy thanks for teacher!

Marybeth said...

Wow your fussy cutting is perfection ! This is an adorable card , love the pretty papers and the fun zig zag ribbon ! Happy blogaversary again!

~Tammy~ said...

Um gee! This has me giddy from the start! I love the fun colors and papers and that pinwheel is just perfect...not to mention the fab sentiment! As always another perfectly composed card! I am smitten I tell ya!

Lynn Mercurio said...

This is adorable...I do so love those pinwheels. Great job with this theme, and I want to congratulate you on your blogaversary!!

Cassie_lu said...

what a fun and whimsical card for a teacher.

Teresa Kline said...

this is a darlin card, luv the pinwheel...no gift for me, just commenting on your card....thanks so much!

enjoy *~*

Kim Heggins said...

Jeanne, your card is just so fun and I am in love with your pin wheel, just too cute!!! Your patterned paper is so perfect too with that jumbo rick rack. More anniversary goodies too, you are just the best! Happy 2 year anniversary!

Joyce said...

Your card is just amazing. So bright and happy, and the perfect combination of patterned papers. Congratulations on your blogaversary. I would have thought you had been at this longer than 2 years--you blog like an old pro.

Vicki said...

I love all your card projects Jeanne. Teacher appreciation is so important and I don't even have grandchildren in school anymore. Love the pinwheel! It would be awesome to win your blog candy. Thanks for great inspiration.

Pauline said...

Simply gorgeous Jeanne, what fun papers, and I love that pinwheel!

Kary said...

Hi Jeanne! This is another stunning card!! So bright and love the gorgeous colours. The pinwheel is so sweet. Congrats on your blog anniversary. LOVE all your creations!! {hugs}

Renee said...

Well of course this is absolutely amazing...
love that fun pinwheel!!
And on a lolli stick!! ;)
And what perfect papers...
I even have some and didn't even think about them..
I guess that's also a good thing though...
but I'll remember for next time! :)
And congratulations on 2 years...
YAY!! :)
And please don't enter me in this drawing...
I have them and think someone else should love them as much as I do! :)

Claire said...

You looks like you're going through a 'bright' phase at the moment Jeanne. This is a stunner!

Deborah Frings said...

First of all your card is absolutely fabulous - love the pretty papers and the pinwheel is such fun!

Second - congratulations on your 2nd Anniversary - I still remember finding your blog and loving it!

Lisa Minckler said...

Seriously YUMMY! I tell ya chica, you honestly never EVER fail to impress me. Your whimsical brain just creates the most fabulous creations. I never leave your blog without smiling from ear to ear. This would make anyone smile; especially a teacher. It's PERFECT!!
Happy 2 year blog'aversary too.
Lisa x

Karin Åkesdotter said...

Such a fun and happy card! LOVE the fun papers with the sweet pinwheel.

Grá O'Neill said...

Cute card. Love the mix of patterned paper & the lollypop stick :)

Vickie Z said...

Love your lollipop stem on the pinwheel and the button/pearl center!! Wonderfully cheery card!!

Kelly S. said...

I always love your pinwheel cards, Jeanne! You always surround them with vibrant colors and whimsical embellishments...they are like little parties on a card! Love the big rick rack and the sweet October Afternoon papers :)!

Sabrina said...

Such a cute card and pin wheel!!

Anonymous said...

congrats on the anniversary! and love the teacher appreciation project, (I'm a retired teacher!)
linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

-Aneta- said...

Just love youyr card :) fresh..yummy colours and great idea :) very nice !!!

Donna Cala said...

I found your blog when the Wplus9 Monday Mood Board started. Your cards are fabulous. They are some of my favorite cards in blogland. Congrats on your blog aversary and thank you for posting such fabulous eye candy!

Unknown said...

Sucha lovely card! So bright and cheery!

maria f. said...

This card just screams FUN! What a great teacher's card. And congrats on your bloggiversary!

Janis said...

Wow....such a fun card!! Love the pinwheel so much.

Happy Blogversary! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to celebrate with you!!

Mary Dawn said...

happy 2 years! love your work

ezobo said...

This card is so fun and bright, it would "tickle the fancy" of anyone lucky enough to receive it. Congratulations on you 2nd blogversary. Your cards are awesome!

Indy's Designs said...

What a perfect card for a teacher! The colors, design, papers...A+
{hugs}
Indy