Thanks to everyone who's visited my blog the past few days, I really appreciate all the comments and feedback! : ) Welcome to day 3 of the Waltzingmouse Stamps February release previews. Nine new stamp sets are being released on the 29th of February (tomorrow!). Today we're looking at Compact Sentiments and Heirloom Patterns (Heirloom Patterns was designed by fellow DT member Anya). I went for a clean graphic look for my card this time and I was inspired by this photo, yes it is a dog collar! : )
There are two different sized houndstooth patterns in the Heirloom Patterns set. I used the smaller one here. I was SO delighted when I saw this set, I've been longing for a houndstooth stamp! Anya did a fabulous job of designing this set!
It's so easy to line up and stamps wonderfully. I guess you'll be seeing lots more houndstooth cards from me! : ) The bright pink satin ribbon is from the Craft Fairy. I decided to go with a charcoal cardstock for the card base instead of black, for a softer look.
The sentiment is from Compact Sentiments, another must have set! I love the font Claire used on this and I really love the wording in the sentiments. I never have enough sentiment stamps, there's always one you're looking for that will work with the card you're making.
For my second card I went with a more shabby, distressed and textural style. I used the diamond patterned background stamp on this one from the Heirloom Patterns set.
I stamped the diamond pattern onto some beige card and embossed in white. Then I inked over it with some Distress Inks in Antique Linen and Vintage Photo.
On the little tag I lightly stamped another of the patterns from Heirloom Patterns using Memento Angel pink. The fabulous sentiment is from Compact Sentiments. Delighted to have a new baby sentiment!!
For the flower I made a rosette using the larger Sizzix rosette die and inked the top. For the leaves I just drew a simple leaf template and cut from felt (2 layers) and stitched on the machine. Stapled together because it was handy!
Oh and here's another of those fabby signature stamps from Make Your Mark, I added this one to the back of my card using coffee archival ink. Check out what the rest of the WMS DT have created! Here's the ladies sharing previews today.
Anya Schrier
Becca Feeken
Belinda Chang Langner
Clare Buswell
Julia Aston
Jennifer Holmes
Kelly Schirmer
Laurie Schmidlin
Lynn Mercurio
Mona Pendleton
Sandie Dunne
Sarah Martina Parker
Tosha Leyendekker
Claire Brennan (Owner)
Gorgeous Clare, love this graphic pattern and the pop of pink!
ReplyDeleteThe colours are so striking, wonderful design
ReplyDeleteI love the dog collar and the card! I want that houndstooth image too. This card is wonderful and so cheerful. Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteWunderschön!!
ReplyDeleteLG Moni
Fanastic card Clare, and I just love your source of inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteGreat stamping on your rounded corner panel Clare - the splash of pink in the ribbon really sets off the black houndstooth! What a fun pic you found for inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSo stylish and beautiful! Absolutely WONDERFUL!
ReplyDeleteInspired by a dog collar, heeee! You showed us that inspiration is everywhere, Clare :) Your stamping is PERFECT! I just love houndstooth in black and white, and it's set off perfectly with your hot pink bow!!
ReplyDeleteCerise pink - one of my favourite colours - love what you created.
ReplyDeleteWonderful and I really like what you have made. The dog collar is a great idea. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow Clare the first card is so striking with the pop of pink. The second card is so soft and beautiful - Love it all!!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty both cards are. Love the houndstooth pattern.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty and classy projects Claire.
ReplyDeleteSo different but both absolutely fabulous. I love the graphic simplicity of the first card, especially with the pop of pink! And the shabby chic card is super too! Love these sets.
ReplyDeleteBoth are stunning!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the black and white with the splash of hot pink...
too fabby!!
And the Harlequin....
gorgeous! :)
Love them both, can't wait till I can get some of those new stamps, love the sentiment on the baby card. TFS Clare!
ReplyDeleteLuv, Babs xo
Super sweet projects Clare! Love the white embossed diamond pattern!
ReplyDeleteTwo more stunning cards, this new release is really going to be something! Love that b&w houndstooth, so chic
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Pure yumminess Clare!! I adore the clean, classy lines of your first card with the houdstooth!! And your shabby card with the rosette flower and sewn leaves...*sigh*...two super fabulous creations!!
ReplyDeleteI love the graphic design on your first card with the houndstooth, you got it lined up so perfectly! The wee baby card is just the sweetest thing, with a darling sentiment.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Is it the gorgeous color of the ribbon that balances the houndstooth card so well, or the wide expanse of white, or (what)? And the baby card could be studied for some time and still see some detail not seen before. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteBoth are gorgeous cards! The houndstooth looks wonderful in black with the bright red pop!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Clare!! It's amazing that you can design CAS and shabby-chic both so well: most people usually stick to one style. It shows what a good designer you are!! Love the dramatic look of the first card, and all the wonderful embellishments of the second!! Hugs :-)
ReplyDeleteWow! Both of these cards are soooo pretty! I love the hounds- tooth and your inspiration piece is so cute! Love how that card came out based on it.....and oh the flower on the second card with those sweet diamonds! Great cards!
ReplyDelete¡Muy hermoso!
ReplyDeleteOh I missed the sweet baby card this morning! That rosette rocks...since I am so rosette challenged, that die needs to come home and live with me!
ReplyDeleteFabulous CAS design --love the houndstooth in black with touch of pink! And your baby card is so sweet-wonderful details!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love this beautiful catd!
ReplyDeleteJust delicious! I love how simple and elegant your first card is (love how you were inspired by that fancy dog collar!) and the second is just amazing. The distressed shabby look is just so perfect with the harlequin background and the rosette and felt leaves. You did such an awesome job with these, thank you!
ReplyDeletethese stamps produce such great images, great cards overall, fun blog hop
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