Welcome to another Waltzingmouse Stamps Blog Waltz! If you found me from Laurie's blog, then you're right on track. If not, make sure you go back to Claire's blog and start at the beginning so you don't miss a thing!
The first of the month is usually the time when the design team shows off new stamps from the release, but this month we're shaking things up a bit. Since Claire is not releasing new stamps this month, the design team is showcasing previously released stamps. I decided to use my very first WMS set, Blessed by You, for this card. I absolutely love the apple image from this set, and it's just perfect to create a card for my daughter's teacher as we wrap up the school year:
I stamped the sentiment repeatedly in white ink to create a background similar to chalk on a chalkboard. (Although I don't think too many teachers use chalk anymore, do they?) This patterned paper was perfect; I just added the spiral notebook punch along the edge and torn the bottom. I added a fun paperclip and some teeny, tiny buttons from my stash. I love the dimension on this card, with things sticking up and the paper crumpled a bit:
Now off you go to check out Belinda's blog to see which set she is featuring today. Have a great day and don't forget...revisit some of your older WMS stamps and have fun!
Stamps: Blessed by You (WMS)
Paper: True Black, Pure Poppy, Kraft (PTI), Basic Grey
Ink: Fresh Snow, New Canvas, True Black, Pure Poppy, Berry Sorbet (PTI), distress ink (Ranger)
Other: foam dimensionals, paperclip, buttons, spiral notebook punch (SU!), small scalloped border die (PTI)
65 comments:
LOVE the way you created your "background paper" with the white on black! I just got this set and love having a fresh example for inspiration!
Super cute Jennifer! I hope you had a great holiday weekend.
Just gorgeous
ann xxx
This is the perfect thank you card for your daughter's teacher. I love the way you've brought all the elements together. xxx
Lovely card!!! And the background is just beautiful!!
Such a fun card... brilliant!
Angela xxx.
You've been so clever putting this card together Jennifer - a gold star from the teacher! Oh, what do you mean they don't use chalk anymore! No more of that horrible squeak that set your teeth vibrating? I can feel it now - yuk!
That is a great little card......Love the sentiment used for a background.....must remember that!
Lovely card. Well done.
Any teacher will appreciate this lovely card. Your attention to detail is amazing.
what a great teacher card Jennifer! love the bg stamping!
Love the "chalkboard" Jennifer! What a wonderful card!
Great card, love the background.
What a lovely card! Great work
you always have great teacher ideas, jennifer-love this!
Love this Jennifer! I love the chalkboard background!
What a cute idea! This is wonderful.
what a sweet vintage styled teacher's card
I so love what you did with this set!!! Wow!
What a gread card -- love your chalkboard message BG!!!
Love your card!! Awesome idea for a teacher card :-)
You have to know this is going to be that teacher's favorite card!
Cute card....thanks for the chance to win!
Fab background paper! Love it :)
What a great background treatment, Jennifer! Looks just like a blackboard!! Love it!!
so sweet Jennifer, great design!!!
Blessings!
Well, I'd say this project would get you an A++ on the awesomeness scale. Fantastic job.
very cool to use the sentiment as the background like that. i might need to try that!
Oh its perfect!!. It's that time of year again.
Beautiful card. Love all the dimension!
Such a cute, cute card! Love the chalkboard look. (Although, you're right... do kids even know what a blackboard is anymore?)
Beautiful card - love the apple
What a great idea for this set - thanks for sharing your lovely designs!
Wow Jennifer such a cute, cute card!
Love that blackboard effect that you created!
This is brilliant Jennifer! love the blackboard effect!!! Thank you so much!
WONDERFUL teacher thank you! Love the texture! :)
Adorable card for a teacher.
Thank you for sharing.
Carol F
What a super idea! So glad the dog didn't eat your DT homework!! LOL!
Great card...thanks for all the great ideas.
Wow, what a fun card! The background looks exactly like a chalkboard and the "notebook" paper is the perfect touch. Love it!
Love your background!
Wonderful card - I love that apple image too - adding another WMS set to my wish list!
Jennifer - it's a wonderful card! I just love the "blackboard" and the note paper - excellent work!
Your card is absolutely adorable. Wonderful "chalkboard".
What a creative way to show off this image you have made...Great work!
What a cute card for teacher! I feel badly I did not do a thing for the teachers this year, except for volunteer. I love this card....hugs
A fab teacher thank you! I love the font in that set...my wishlist keeps growing & growing!
Love your card! I've been looking at your other posts and am enjoying your other cards. You are very talented. Thanks for sharing.
I love a good apple! You did a great job with the card, just lovely!
Love! that chalkboard idea with the white ink! Lots of us will be using that one :)
Lovely card. Like the sentiment used as a background.
Fabulous!! I love the notepaper!
hi Jennifer, love your card, so striking and just looks so good!
I love those sentiments stamps too.
Love your card and love the colors.
I like that apple too! Such a lovely gesture for your daughter's teacher. I know I would have been so touched to receive it from one of my students.
Thank you for such wonderful inspiration. I just placed my first order today. Thank you!!!!
Lovely card! I really love WMS stamps!!
fab card, love the background.
Wow! Your cards are so clever and inspirational for a newbie like me! thank you for sharing your ideas with us.
Great card, the teach will surely love it.
Wow--what a great card!
Loving that background with the apple and the lined note paper...perfect for a teacher!
Love your card, and all the layers!!! Thanks for sharing
I've featured your beautiful card on Northridge Media's Create: blog! Thanks for sharing your talents with the www! You are inspiring!
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