Thursday, January 12, 2012

WMSC #79 - January 7, 2011 - Hey Sweet Thing

I hope everyone is having a great Thursday.  I did a little running around with my daughter this morning, but now we are home and back in business.  Actually she is going out to lunch with some friends from school, and I'm taking advantage of my quiet time.  Can you believe it's snowing here?  Our first real snow of the winter!!  It's so pretty to watch when your indoor and don't have to go anywhere.  I will have to face the slippery roads when I pick up my son from school shortly. 

PrintToday I'm playing along with the first Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge of 2012!  The Mischief Makers were on a holiday hiatus but now they're back - and so am I!  Click here for the link you'd like to play along...   And here's the sketch. 
I've been trying to make more cards to send out vs. building up my already large card collection so I decided to make a Valentine's card.  Sweethearts is one of the most recent sets I've purchased and I'm glad to get some ink kissed on to these babies.  I really love all the unique sentiments Claire included in this set, and the one I used "hey! sweet thing" is no exception.  I wanted to do something a little non-traditional and I think this one with the turquoise accents fits the bill.  I distressed the edges, sanded down the embossed middle,  and added lots of layers.   I hope you like it and that you find some time for a little fun today!
Supplies Used:  Finished Size 5" x 7"
Stamps:  Waltzingmouse Dainty Doilles 2, Sweethearts
Paper: Crate Paper Portrait Collection "Boquet"
Die Cuts:  Heart:  Quickutz/Lifestyle Crafts, All others:  Spellbinders:  Double Ended Tags, Picot Edge Circles, Lattice Pendants
Ink:  VersaMagic Chalk Ink - Turquoise Gem, Red Magic
Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug
Border Punch:  Ek Success Bracket Edger

13 comments:

Denise said...

This is so perfect! I love the red and aqua color combo for Valentine's day and I LOVE your layered focal point. Beautiful work!

Cathy Weber said...

What great layering and distressing you did on this one Jeanne. The colors are so pretty, one of my favorite combinations. Such a great sentiment too.

Marybeth said...

Oh this is pretty and I love the sentiment . Nicely done!

Kelly S. said...

Oh the colors on this are fabulous, Jeanne! Love the big botanical flowers with your heart theme. So cute how you stamped the heart with the doily!

Kelly S. said...

P.S... Sweethearts is on it's way to me, too...yippee! Now I am even more excited ;)!

Deborah Frings said...

Jeanne - another stunner!! I love the paper and splash of turquoise. The fun sentiment is lovely!

Renee said...

This is gorgeous...
as always!!
Love the papers you used...
so bold and bright...
and the colors are perfect!!
I never thought to use the doilies this way...
so gorgeous on that heart!
We're getting snow too...
our first...
and the kids are all kinds of excited...
though it does seem to have stopped now.
But the wind...
it's FREEZING!!

Vickie Z said...

Yikes... think I've missed the WMS Sweethearts... now I have to go see, LOL!! Love these papers!!

Pauline said...

This paper is gorgeous, it makes such a rich and warm romantic card! Love the layered nesties, and the great sentiment!

Edna Morrisedie said...

Lovely paper and great job with the circle feature... Tks for playing along with the Mischief Makers this week!

Iwona Palamountain (Chupa) said...

WOW Jeanne, this is just another stunner from you! Love your style, what a lovely card :) Thank you for joining us at the Waltzingmouse Sketch this week! xo

Kim Duran said...

Week after week, I am always loving what you create from the sketches. This is another gorgeous creation! Love that pattered paper from Crate and the layers of die cuts! Thanks for joining us this week at Waltzingmouse!

Helen Berry said...

Fantastic card Jeanne - turquoise & red is just stunning together & I really loved the way you stamped the pretty doily onto the heart. Some beautiful layers going on too - perfection!!