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Hi there blog friends!  How about all the ideas you are getting from the Waltzingmouse Design Team for fabulously cute and quick gifties for the upcoming holiday season?  I’m astounded by what’s running out of the creative faucet – ideas I haven’t seen before.  Well, today is the last day of the Waltzingmouse Stamp of Approval Parade and another trinket.  Don’t you just love the smell of the holidays in the air?  When I’m in the craft store and run past one of those cinnamon brooms — Mmmmmm!  Let me linger on the candle aisle — yummy!  The other day I ran past some scrumptious potpourri that somehow made it into my bag.  I decided to make a potpourri holder that would be small enough to give as a gift and open enough to let the sweet fragrance out.  This is a little bit on the small size but holds a lot of potpourri – it’s 2.5″ wide by 2.5″ deep by 4-1/4″ tall (not counting the knob).


Did you peek inside to see how I made it.  Not very hard.  I stamped four of the tags, side by side with just a skosh of space in between them and allowed 1/2″ on the top and bottom of my stamping.  Then I went back and scored in between each of the four motifs to make the sides of the boxes.  Once scored I went back and cut the ovals with Spellbinders Classic Ovals LG.   On the back side I cut four pieces of red screen which I glued down with ScorTape along the top and the bottom.  (By the way, I was so intrigued with these colored screens that I picked up several colors from my quilt store – the simple option is to pick up plastic canvas, it will work just fine).  Just to make the inside pretty (can’t you tell I’m a seamstress?) I glued down an strip of contrast paper at the top and bottom of the inside just to cover up all my ScorTape and the raw edges of the screen.

Glue then goes along the entire bottom and along one side, which is then joined to make the box.  Then I constructed a top and a bottom from my favorite box method.  With a 4-5/8″ square, I scored at 1/2″, 1″, 3-5/8″ and 4-1/8″  then turned 90 degrees and scored at the same increments again.   This makes a  strong doubled walled bottom and lid.   Here’s what the top and bottom look like before after you score and before you adhere.


My box seemed so lonely that I made a tag to along with.  I simply used the same tag stamp and cut it out with Spellbinders Classic Ovals LG then cut the outside of the tag with Spellbinders Small Labels and backed the tag with Spellbinders Labels Twenty Three.

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps – Very Vintage Christmas Stamp Set
Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest Cream 80lb Cover, Bazzill – Ruby Slippers
Ink: Colorbox Chalk Ink – Dark Red
Accessories:  Spellbinders Labels SM, Spellbinders Classic Oval LG, Spellbinders Labels Twenty Three, Seam Binding, Red Screen, Buttons, Recollections Pearls, Knob

We hope that you have enjoyed, and have been inspired, the past few days from our Stamp of Approval Parade; highlighting Claire’s lovely Christmas and holiday sets. Now it’s time for you to get your craftiness on as we invite you to participate in a CASE (Copy and Share Everything) competition.  Here’s your crafty call to action!

1.  Find a card or project from any of the projects posted over the past few days by the WMS Design Team
2.  CASE that project using Waltzingmouse Stamp images, and link it using the Inlinkz on Claire’s blog at http://waltzingmouse.blogspot.com/.
3.  At the end of the competition, one project will be randomly selected to be highlighted with a Parade of its own on several of the Design Team blogs.

We hope you will enjoy this competition and that it will inspire you be creative. You have one week to complete and link your project as the competition will close at 8:00 AM Claire’s time on August 10th, which is 3 AM Eastern, 2 AM Central and Midnight, Pacific time. The winner will be announced on Claire’s blog on November 11th.

It’s never too early for a little Christmas Inspiration! Be sure to peek in to see what the rest of the designers are up to!!

Fabulous Design Team Creations
1. Anya Schrier 8. Laurie Schmidlin
2. Becca Feeken 9. Lynn Mercurio
3. Clare Buswell 10.Mona Pendleton
4. Julia Aston 11.Sandie Dunne
5. Jennifer Holmes 12. Tosha Leyendekker
6. Kate Whelan 13. Claire Brennan (Owner)
7. Kelly Schirmer

By the way, thanks so much for following me over to the Spellbinders Blog yesterday.  You only have until Midnight tonight (Friday) to leave a comment on my tutorial so that you are in the running for a free die template as described in the post over there.  Click over and try your luck – here’s the link – Get the Knowledge! with Guest Designer Becca Feeken – Edgeabilities E8-003 Classic Triple Scallop.  So thankful for you wonderful readers, thanks so much for stopping by!

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  • Iris FrankNovember 4, 2011 - 2:30 am

    Hi Becca! Always so beautiful! All those little details make them so special! God bless you! Iris FrankReplyCancel

  • OliwiaenNovember 4, 2011 - 2:51 am

    Wow, Becca, this is so inspiring! I’m in awe of your perfection in everything you create. Your skill in combining dies with stamps is incredible!ReplyCancel

  • MaryannNovember 4, 2011 - 2:56 am

    Oh Becca and again you´ve made such a wonderful little giftproject, and it´s so gorgeous. I love this and it looks so gorgeous. I´m sure anyone would love to get such an awesome little gift here. It´s really amazing hun.
    Have a wonderful week-end ahead and take care.ReplyCancel

  • SusanNovember 4, 2011 - 3:37 am

    Wow Becca — I don’t know you how continually come up with such amazing projects! This pot pourri box and tag are exceptional. And you make it all seem so easy. You are an inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • SandieNovember 4, 2011 - 3:40 am

    Oh wow! This is brilliant. I’m more of a vanilla gal myself.. but the smell of cinnamon does makes me hungry for churros , lol. Love the rich colour.ReplyCancel

  • EllenaElizabethNovember 4, 2011 - 3:47 am

    Once again totally inspirational and innovative work Becca!!!!ReplyCancel

  • SusanNovember 4, 2011 - 3:59 am

    Just noticed that you said that projects had to be linked up by August 10th — you may want to correct that to November 10th!
    Thanks for clearing up what CASE means — I’ve been wondering for such a long, long time!ReplyCancel

  • Clare BuswellNovember 4, 2011 - 5:13 am

    OH fabulous! I love potpourri, very inspiring!!ReplyCancel

  • FrancineNovember 4, 2011 - 5:40 am

    I like this new presentation for potpourri. It is a clean look. To bad we cannot find those stamps in America. Have a good week end! Francine.ReplyCancel

  • Ellen - CardMonkeyNovember 4, 2011 - 5:41 am

    Where EVER do you come up with such wonderful ideas??! You are a creative genius. You inspire me! Thank you for sharing this box and your projects for WMS. I’ve gotten several as a result of your work on their design team — you’re SUCH an enabler, though I can never come close to the charming work you do!

    Fondly,
    Ellen ? CardMonkey
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  • JudyNovember 4, 2011 - 6:33 am

    Oh Becca, I absolutely LOVE your potpourri holder, it is adorable, and something that I will definitely make. I’m having some crafting friends over the Saturday after Thanksgiving and this will be a great project for all of us. Thanks for all the inspiration and all the wonderful projects that you share.ReplyCancel

  • Beth GrecoNovember 4, 2011 - 6:37 am

    Brilliant!! What a beautiful idea. Tulle or lace could also work for the openings and give a slightly softer appearance. Love the know on top! You’re so creative ~ another idea for Christmas gift giving!ReplyCancel

  • Kelly SchirmerNovember 4, 2011 - 6:50 am

    Oh so COOOOL! I love that pretty red screen! What a gorgeous idea and it will smell just as delicious as it looks. The layered tag is amazing, too!ReplyCancel

  • Sheila RogersNovember 4, 2011 - 6:51 am

    I love the red screen. Where can I purchase this?ReplyCancel

  • Julia AstonNovember 4, 2011 - 7:15 am

    what a great idea for your little box Becca! love the red and the knob on top – that netting is perfect for the sides! thanks for sharing how it was done!ReplyCancel

  • Charlotte ZweigoronNovember 4, 2011 - 8:21 am

    BEAUTIFUL, Becca!! When I first saw this, I thought it was needlepoint canvas died with Distress Ink. If I can’t find these canvas squares (Joann’s is the closest thing to a quilting store we have), I may try the needlepoint canvas. It keeps me busy finding the little things you use that do not come from the crafting section of my local Joann’s, Michael’s and Hobby Lobby! Such delicious inspiration and innovation… “Thank you” seems inadequate but it is the best I can come up with. Thank you, thank you, thank you!ReplyCancel

  • KathyNovember 4, 2011 - 8:48 am

    Becca it’s a fabulous box!ReplyCancel

  • Omega BrooksNovember 4, 2011 - 8:51 am

    Wow Becca, this is beautiful and what a wonderful little take along gift for the holidays. Thanks so much for this inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • EileenNovember 4, 2011 - 9:00 am

    What a lovely project.!…now why didn’t I think of doing something like that? <3
    …..because I am not nearly as clever as you are LOL This is one I will definately being doing for friends at Christmastime.
    Thank you once again Becca.
    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • Sheila-UKNovember 4, 2011 - 9:30 am

    WOWEEE yet an another stunning creation and yet more wonderful inspiration from you Becca.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenNovember 4, 2011 - 9:40 am

    SPLENDID IDEA Becca!!!!!!!!!!! You could even do a LITTLE stitching on the canvas, still leaving the majority open for the scent to pass through!!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Sandy MNovember 4, 2011 - 9:44 am

    Becca, fabulous potpourii box. While I was reading your directions I couldn’t help but think how this would look with one of those little fireless candles inside rather than the potpourii. I know they are small but 3 on a windowsill would be pretty or maybe 5 or 7 on the mantle. One of the bunch could hold the potpourri so there would be a great scent and lighted boxes too.ReplyCancel

  • Mona L PendletonNovember 4, 2011 - 9:45 am

    Gorgeous 3D project Becca! Love how you used the beautiful WM label to create your box!ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaNovember 4, 2011 - 10:05 am

    This is just stunning Becca, I love the red screen.ReplyCancel

  • MeredithNovember 4, 2011 - 10:09 am

    Becca, this is amazing. Your attention to detail is just incredible! What a beautiful project.ReplyCancel

  • Marge R. (mer)November 4, 2011 - 10:14 am

    Oh My GOODNESS — I sooo want to be your close, personal friend — not only to receive one of your fabulous creations like this one, but also to maybe be lucky enough to sneak into your crafty room and watch your magical hands creating something AMAZING as you always do! LOVE this and what a fabulous gift to have for this holiday season — after Christmas you could simply put the potpourri back in a plastic bag and re-use again next season — sooo very clever, Becca!!! I can just imagine your recipient thinking sweet thoughts of you every time they pass by this fabulous aromatic box!!!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)November 4, 2011 - 10:21 am

    Love it, love it, love it! You are so clever, Becca. Your attention to detail is second to none and I love your choice of colours, ribbon treatment of course and everything else. Did I mention I love it?ReplyCancel

  • FernandaNovember 4, 2011 - 10:32 am

    OMG! How I would love if you made a video out of this one! I’m more of a visual type learner so I kind of got lost in your instructions-even though they do seem simple enough! lol! But yes a video would be nice! Thank youReplyCancel

  • Laura with Layers of ColorNovember 4, 2011 - 11:33 am

    Amazing project, Becca! So clever and unique! Fabulous idea and workmanship, as always!

    Praying for you daily!ReplyCancel

  • Lynn MercurioNovember 4, 2011 - 11:48 am

    Becca – this is so beautiful and such a wonderful way to package up ANY holiday item. It’s a gift in itself. You really are AMAZING. I prayed for you today asking for the peace that only God can provide. Hugs to you, my friend.ReplyCancel

  • Barbara JayNovember 4, 2011 - 1:08 pm

    I clicked on your site and shouted WOW when I saw this. The projects you come up with are amazing!! A beautiful way to display Holiday PotpourriReplyCancel

  • DeirdreNovember 4, 2011 - 2:46 pm

    Stunning creation – wow… love it.ReplyCancel

  • Renee LNovember 4, 2011 - 4:01 pm

    What a fabulous idea!!
    Love this box…
    and I bet it smells incredible!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Cheryl StaufferNovember 4, 2011 - 4:18 pm

    Absolutely creative potpourri box. It is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing the directions!!ReplyCancel

  • SuziNovember 4, 2011 - 4:36 pm

    MMMmmm! I can almost smell ’em! Beautiful project, Becca! TFS!ReplyCancel

  • MNovember 4, 2011 - 6:27 pm

    How gorgeous!! Your cards/projects are so inspirational. I especially love that you incorporate Spellbinders dies!! I go weak @ the knees for those dies!ReplyCancel

  • Juanita BraunNovember 4, 2011 - 7:08 pm

    Your projects are always outstanding. Your box is beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Juanita BraunNovember 4, 2011 - 7:08 pm

    All your projects are outstanding. Love the box.ReplyCancel

  • Karen SteinNovember 4, 2011 - 9:47 pm

    Wow, what a great idea. Beautiful stamping too!ReplyCancel

  • Kathy FrieszNovember 5, 2011 - 2:16 am

    How clever, and what a fabulous gift to receive … you inspire me !ReplyCancel

  • AnyaNovember 5, 2011 - 12:54 pm

    What a fantastically wonderful idea, Becca! I seriously love the way you think! I love the smell of those cinnamon pine cones, and something like this that not only smells wonderful but looks beautiful would be perfect around the holidays. I apologize for not stopping in here sooner.. for some reason I can’t view your blog while I’m at work (shhh!), so I needed to wait to check from home. :)ReplyCancel

  • Deborah FringsNovember 5, 2011 - 7:04 pm

    Another fabulous festive idea! I really like this – it would make a lovely gift and the smell would be fabulous!ReplyCancel

  • SuzanaNovember 7, 2011 - 12:32 pm

    Such a wonderful set!
    SuzanaReplyCancel

  • Theresa DendingerNovember 11, 2011 - 5:39 pm

    What a wonderful project! Love it! Thanks for sharing this!ReplyCancel

  • Kay LusnakNovember 14, 2011 - 6:38 pm

    I just love the card – the stamp is beautiful! I’m going to try to do something similiar for my sister-in-law’s birthday. Thanks for my “beauty” of the day!
    KayReplyCancel

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Hi there blog friends, welcome to Waltzingmouse Stamp of Approval Parade (SOAP) – Day 3.  Waltzingmouse Stamps releases stamps every other month to give you a chance to play with them before the next release.  On the off month, we show you how the stamps can be utilized for projects as well as cards.  This month we’re doing a Christmas Themed parade that includes some of  the existing Waltzingmouse Stamps as well as the ones put out in November.  Today my project is a simple one, I’ll call it frugal because I’m repurposing something from my craft room.  This is a Holiday Tic-Tac-Toe set that packs nicely for the car.  Give it to the kids and it will keep them occupied for a while with this endeavor that some of us old timers would call “vintage”.  I guess I’m telling my age if I tell you that me and my siblings played for hours at Tic-Tac-Toe, Hang Man, Connect the Dots and that triangle paper football.   Yep, that’s what kids did before Nintendo, lol! 


For this project I took a plastic container and adhered my seasonal background to the top.  For the playing pieces I cut circles with Spellbinders Classic Circles and dropped them into the containers.  Although I could have gone farther, I want to be able to change this for various seasons and holidays so I kept glue to a minimum.  Had I wanted permanence, I would have filled the playing pieces with sand or such and glued them closed.  Instead I filled the pieces with quilt batting that I cut into circles.   As it is, this makes for a very quick project – able to be done within an hour.  Since it came from my craft room, I don’t have the packaging, but the organizer is under $5.00 full priced and of course $2.50 with a  50% off coupon at Michaels.

There were nine clear little containers in the organizer so I picked two motifs and put one of each side of each of the little containers.

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps:  Waltzingmouse Stamps – Seasonal Remedies, Nordic Winter,
Paper:  The Paper Company, Bazzill – Ruby Slippers, Neenah Classic Crest Cream 80 lb Cover
Ink: Colorbox Chalk Ink – Dark Read, Chestnut Roan,  Ranger Distress Ink – Vintage Photo, Brushed Corduroy,
Accessories: Bead Storage Container – Michaels, Spellbinders Standard Circles SM, Clear Embossing Powder, ScorTape,

It’s never too early for a little Christmas Inspiration!  Be sure to peek in to see what the rest of the designers are up to!!

Fabulous Design Team Creations
1. Anya Schrier 8. Lynn Mercurio
2. Becca Feeken 9. Mona Pendleton
3. Clare Buswell 10.Niki Estes
4. Julia Aston 11.Sandie Dunne
5. Jennifer Holmes 12. Tosha Leyendekker
6. Kate Whelan 13. Claire Brennan (Owner)
7. Kelly Schirmer

Hugs all!  In the morning, I have another project Waltzingmouse project that will go live at 7:00am eastern time using Spellbinders Edgeabilities – hope you’ll come back for my second post of the day.

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  • MaryannNovember 3, 2011 - 2:44 am

    What a cool idea Becca. I made a set a couple of years ago too, but I made the pieces of wood and just stamped images on them and made the plate of wood too, that I painted the squares on, and then gave it all a bunch of clear lacquer at last, and it still works just fine, when we pull it out every christmas, but this one can be used all year long, and is soo easy to breing anywhere, you´ll need a little something to kill a little time for the kids. And it looks stunning, as your work always do.ReplyCancel

  • Barbara JayNovember 3, 2011 - 3:36 am

    Oh how clever!! Love it!!
    And you are up far too late or too early!! You need your beauty rest LOLReplyCancel

  • Sheila-UKNovember 3, 2011 - 4:05 am

    What a wonderful creation Becca……it’s fabulous and love the colours.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • Ellen - CardMonkeyNovember 3, 2011 - 4:29 am

    Oh, how fun, Becca!! And yes, I too am old enough to remember the non-Nintendo days … and riding in the backseat of a car for HOURS with my siblings [once all the way from NY to Miami] without a DVD player OR even a car radio! GASP, we had to play CandyLand on a regular ol’ board and hope Dad driving didn’t stop suddenly, as then our gingerbread men-markers suddenly played Chutes’N Ladders instead, landing at the bottom (or top!) of the board. Fun for us was when the back of the station wagon’s seats were folded down and Dad put a mattress back there. Somehow, we all survived (even a head-on collision) without being seat-buckled OR in car seats.

    Thank you for sharing your inspiration with us!

    Fondly,
    Ellen ? CardMonkey
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  • Beth GrecoNovember 3, 2011 - 4:41 am

    Love this idea!! I think I’ll have to try this. Thanks for fabulous inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)November 3, 2011 - 6:38 am

    Brilliant! This is a great gift – fun, looks terrific and it’s practical, all at the same time.

    I’m pleased to have enjoyed the computer era, but also have fond memories of playing games like X’s and O’s back in much simpler times. My friends and I whiled away the hours playing board games & kids card games; and the perennial favourites of Tag, Hide & Seek, and Stando. They cost almost nothing and kept us occupied for hours. I feel fortunate to have enjoyed both eras.ReplyCancel

  • ynnNovember 3, 2011 - 6:48 am

    What a cute idea. I played those simple games as a kid as well. thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenNovember 3, 2011 - 7:13 am

    CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!! Yep, there were NO Ninetendos’ in my day either Becca!!!!!!! :) I don’t know about you, but those Ninetendo’s DRIVE ME CRAZY in the car! Kids have ear pieces, but they don’t like to use them! I HATE that silly music they have !!!!!!!!! BLAH!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkNovember 3, 2011 - 7:21 am

    So creative. Memories…no seat belts, video games, cell phones, etc and we survived.
    I feel a trip to Michaels is in order. TFS. God bless.ReplyCancel

  • Sandy MNovember 3, 2011 - 7:34 am

    Awesome project. And so easy which is what I look for at this busy time of the year.ReplyCancel

  • DonnaNovember 3, 2011 - 8:18 am

    This is gorgeous, absoluely wonderful set Becca, love it.
    DonnaReplyCancel

  • Julia AstonNovember 3, 2011 - 8:22 am

    What a fun container and I just love how you created a game out of it Becca! This would be great to take on a car trip to keep the kiddies entertained – your stampings are lovely on this!ReplyCancel

  • JeanetteNovember 3, 2011 - 9:29 am

    I enjoy getting up and finding a new post from you in the mornings, love it! with all the new creative things you come up with is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing, your projects are beautiful. I went to order from the Waltzing Mouse Stamps website and my card was rejected. So I talked to the bank and they said they have a block on the UK/GB b/c there is a lot of fraudulent activity going on there. She said when the holiday shopping starts is when this starts. Is there any place in the United States where I can buy these stamps? I can’t wait to get started!!!ReplyCancel

  • Marianne CNovember 3, 2011 - 10:45 am

    I love your project!ReplyCancel

  • Marianne CNovember 3, 2011 - 10:46 am

    I love your project! So simple but functional. You are so creative!ReplyCancel

  • KathyNovember 3, 2011 - 11:09 am

    So cute!!!ReplyCancel

  • DarleneNovember 3, 2011 - 11:21 am

    This is pure genius!!!! I made a tic-tac-toe game with magnets, but I like this so much better!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Cyndee ScholetNovember 3, 2011 - 11:27 am

    Wow! I like how you think outside the box and come up with these totally innovative projects out of normal household items. Thanks for the eye candy.ReplyCancel

  • Kelly SchirmerNovember 3, 2011 - 11:49 am

    Okay, call me crazy but, I would not let my kids touch this…it’s TOO PRETTY, heeee! I would be all like, “Don’t get it sticky!”, or from the front seat of the car, “You didn’t lose any of the pieces did you?” hahaha What an adorable use of the Nordic Winter set! Amazing creativity, and a gift full of pure charm!ReplyCancel

  • Robin GasserNovember 3, 2011 - 11:56 am

    VERY good idea. –not just creatively artistic, but we need to teach our children to entertain themselves!! Our children are grown but occasionally we play these old games that still allow for interaction and conversation!
    RobinReplyCancel

  • Laura with Layers of ColorNovember 3, 2011 - 11:57 am

    What a clever and lovely idea!ReplyCancel

  • DooDuhhNovember 3, 2011 - 12:44 pm

    Good Morning, Sweet Becca! You are ONE TOTALLY AMAZING TALENTED Lady!!! The Good Lord blessed you abundantly!!! You never cease to amaze me!!! And one can tell the amount of love put into every single step of your projects!!! Thank You!!! Loves & HugsReplyCancel

  • AjgaciaNovember 3, 2011 - 12:47 pm

    just amazing ;->>> I love all yours projects!ReplyCancel

  • CarolaNovember 3, 2011 - 1:16 pm

    What a wonderful project! This Tic-Tac-Toe set is so pretty, I think it’s nearly too pretty to be used for playing with it. But I’m sure your kids like it and are proud to have such a unique set.

    Kind regards
    CarolaReplyCancel

  • Renee LNovember 3, 2011 - 5:30 pm

    What an incredible idea!!
    So creative…
    I LOVEY!!
    Love the packaging…
    such a great little gift/project for the kids while taking those long Holiday drives!!
    Incredible!ReplyCancel

  • Marcia WalthersNovember 3, 2011 - 6:20 pm

    Love the way you used the container to make the game. Very clever, quite outstanding.ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BNovember 3, 2011 - 6:26 pm

    Wow! How do you come up with these ideas? You are truly amazing!ReplyCancel

  • heidiNovember 3, 2011 - 6:54 pm

    Oh my goodness love this little project, love those labels.ReplyCancel

  • SharronNovember 3, 2011 - 9:04 pm

    I am so loving this WM set and you have created such a fun way to use it! Your creations are always so beautifully done! Thanks for the inspiration for a really quick & easy gift idea!ReplyCancel

  • Heidi KimmerlyNovember 3, 2011 - 10:12 pm

    What a cute gift idea! Your work is fabulous as always!ReplyCancel

  • Pat KinserNovember 3, 2011 - 11:06 pm

    Great, as usual. I adore this. It is so unique and love the color combo also. I am going to get these stamps. I am becoming a fan. Beautiful work Becca.ReplyCancel

  • SusanNovember 4, 2011 - 12:21 am

    I just love this Becca. I’m going to check for these organizers the next time I’m shopping in the U.S.!ReplyCancel

  • Ginny IngramNovember 4, 2011 - 12:47 am

    Another great idea, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • SueNovember 4, 2011 - 3:40 am

    Genius…..love it!ReplyCancel

  • AnyaNovember 5, 2011 - 1:12 pm

    Love it! Another creative idea and perfect execution! This would be great for my young nieces and nephews! Thanks for the inspiration, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Deborah FringsNovember 5, 2011 - 7:02 pm

    Great idea to keep the children occupied and I love the way you’ve used Nordic Winter to decorate the box and counters! Fab!ReplyCancel

  • NancyDNovember 7, 2011 - 4:25 pm

    Really great project idea and so nicely executed too. NancyDReplyCancel

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Hi there blog friends, I was rendered speechless yesterday when I got up to have a look at my blog.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.  You pulled me up and ferried me over a sea of sadness yesterday and reminded me why I love to craft and blog.  Sweet tears of happiness and bonding as I read your advice and experiences! 

Well, I have two posts today, this is the first one and I’m time pressed to get it into place, but I’ll be back in a couple of hours to chat.  In the mean time, welcome to the Waltzingmouse Stamp of Approval Parade – it’s my first one too.  The theme is Christmas and what the design team is doing is showing you additional ideas that you can do with some of the Waltzingmouse Christmas stamps.  It may be quick gifts, a unique technique or a card.  The SOAP runs for four days, and at the end of that four days you can get involved and I’ll have details on that as the week goes on.  Today I’m sharing a card  I think this has to be one of my very favorite Christmas stamps in the Waltzingmouse Stamps collection, Santa’s Coming to Town.  I have to remind myself to emboss with cream or white — I don’t know why I don’t think of if but I love the look – it gives it an old timey look.  So, since I’m kind of a background addict, in other words I love making my own, I used the Victorian Frippery Border to create a background.  It went down as smooth as silk even though I had about eight repeats to emboss.  Still, it only took about 15 minutes to create the background (heck I spend that looking for paper and often, much longer).  I encourage you to go back and revisit tried and true basic stamping techniques – they make for a solid card and many of them are timeless.

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps:  Waltzingmouse Stamps – Santa’s Coming to Town, Victorian Frippery (Background)
Paper: My Minds Eye, Bazzill
Ink: Versamark, Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Accessories: Spellbinders 2011 Heirloom Ornament, Ivory Embossing Powder, Prima Flowers, Seam Binding, The Paper Studio (Spare Parts) Brads, Zva Creative Pearls

Need some inspiration?  Be sure to peek in to see what the rest of the designers are up to!!

Fabulous Design Team Creations
1. Anya Schrier 7. Lynn Mercurio
2. Becca Feeken 8.  Mona Pendleton
3. Julia Aston 9.  Sandie Dunne
4. Jennifer Holmes 10. Tosha Leyendekker
5. Kelly Schirmer 11. Claire Brennan (Owner)
6. Laurie Schmidlin

Thanks so much for stopping by, I’m off to finish up and get ready for the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog Hop this morning.  By the way, I have a special treat coming on Thursday.  I have a frugal project that you can make in no time flat for Christmas, that your girlfriends will hug you for.  I hope you’ll stop by to see on November 3rd – hmmmm, I just bet there might be something in it for you too.  You’ll have to come see though!

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  • Ria ReijnNovember 1, 2011 - 3:22 am

    What a verry nice set is this. Thanks for sharingReplyCancel

  • SandieNovember 1, 2011 - 3:47 am

    Becca, this is STUNNING!! The rich colours, the stamping, the design and detailing.. all stunning!ReplyCancel

  • MaryannNovember 1, 2011 - 4:00 am

    WAUW this is so gorgeous Becca. So elegant and warm, it really makes me feel welcome somehow and looks absolutely gorgeous hun.
    I´m so glad to hear, that you felt better after todays comments, and it´s really true, there is just not anyone on the entire eart as sweet and understanding as crating people, that´s for sure. I´ve expirienced that a few times myself, and it´s just unbelievable how warm and kind people are inhere. But you also give soo much to everybody hun, that you should get lots back ofcause when you need it too.
    I really hope, you´ll feel much better today and can think of all the wonderful memories without too much sadness hun. Concentrate on the really awesome times, that will put a smile on your face, even with a little trear, but still feels good. Take good care sweet friend and have a wonderful day.ReplyCancel

  • OlgaNovember 1, 2011 - 5:26 am

    absolutely breathtaking!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Kelly SchirmerNovember 1, 2011 - 5:48 am

    WOW! That’s a vintage dreamy card right there! I love how you did the ornament in that warm spicy color with the white embossing. Your background is spectacular!ReplyCancel

  • FrancineNovember 1, 2011 - 5:49 am

    It is a superb rebond you treat us like no one else with another invoice to come. I will watch for it … Cannot wait. Bonne journee ! FrancineReplyCancel

  • Peggy BiggsNovember 1, 2011 - 6:34 am

    Wow this is a beautiful card Becca. I love the ornament you used and the color is so pretty…. Great job!ReplyCancel

  • Helen BerryNovember 1, 2011 - 7:04 am

    Wowee! I am in total awe – your card is absolutely beautiful. The ornament just glows with warmth and the background is stunning too ;) I will be here on Nov 3rd to see what’s in store – now I’m intrigued Becca x xReplyCancel

  • Julia AstonNovember 1, 2011 - 7:17 am

    Love how you dressed up this fun stamp set with the pearls and lovely ribbon Becca!ReplyCancel

  • RichardNovember 1, 2011 - 8:20 am

    This is a beautiful card!! I really like this stamp set soooooo much!!ReplyCancel

  • Karen MNovember 1, 2011 - 9:32 am

    Becca, this is a beautiful card. I read yesterday’s post and I am so sorry for your loss. You are a very brave lady and with God’s grace and the help of your friends I hope you find more strength each day to keep on. The Lord still has a plan for you and He promises never to leave or forsake you. God bless KxReplyCancel

  • Marge R. (mer)November 1, 2011 - 9:32 am

    Like you, Becca, I don’t think to use cream/white to emboss for the BG or the main image either — LOVE this look and your card is just sooo SCRUMPTIOUS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Jan CastleNovember 1, 2011 - 10:00 am

    So Christmas-ee! Love the look you created here Becca..what an inspiration you are.
    JanReplyCancel

  • Sheila-UKNovember 1, 2011 - 10:15 am

    Oh this is such a beautiful card Becca..the flower and leaves just add the extra splash of colour.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • Dana TarchalaNovember 1, 2011 - 10:42 am

    I am in love with this card! tfsReplyCancel

  • Deborah FringsNovember 1, 2011 - 10:45 am

    This is really elegant – I love the stamp and the beautiful pearl flourish. Fabulous work!ReplyCancel

  • MickieNovember 1, 2011 - 11:24 am

    BEAUTIFUL!!! Please add me to your Christmas list. LOLReplyCancel

  • Christine Harrop, Oxfordshire, UKNovember 1, 2011 - 12:12 pm

    Gorgeous card Becca. Just love that bauble.ReplyCancel

  • LaurieJNovember 1, 2011 - 1:37 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous! Love the Victorian Frippery background with the Christmas stamps!ReplyCancel

  • LESLEY CALABRIA-BROWNNovember 1, 2011 - 1:42 pm

    Your work is exquisite, Becca…I hope you don’t mind, I think I’d like to “re-create” this as a wall piece for my holiday decorating. Thanks for all the inspiration. Bless you, Girl!ReplyCancel

  • Charlotte ZweigoronNovember 1, 2011 - 3:17 pm

    Beautiful card, Becca. Can’t wait for the surprise! I’ll be checking in….ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)November 1, 2011 - 4:01 pm

    Pure elegance! Thanks for sharing a gorgeous card with us. But then again, I believe “gorgeous” is the only description in your card repertoire.ReplyCancel

  • Dottie DavisNovember 1, 2011 - 5:50 pm

    Very lovely. Beautiful classical card…! love it.ReplyCancel

  • MarinaNovember 1, 2011 - 6:11 pm

    The colors are so elegant. I did not see the Be good stamp, I did see the Jolly Good stamp did you make your own. Love the cards. IReplyCancel

  • MariaNovember 1, 2011 - 10:06 pm

    Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Petronella SabolNovember 1, 2011 - 10:25 pm

    Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Mona PendletonNovember 1, 2011 - 10:43 pm

    Gorgeous card Becca! Love the white embossed Vintage ornament and sentiment!ReplyCancel

  • Beverly UNovember 1, 2011 - 10:44 pm

    Loved this so very much that I ordered both the waltzingmouse stamp and the spellbinders. Thank you for all your wonderful talent!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lynn MercurioNovember 2, 2011 - 5:23 am

    Beautiful, Becca. Love how your bling outlines your sentiment so elegantly. I really like these warm colors and your pop of red with that lovely Poinsettia accent. Tremendous.ReplyCancel

  • Ellen ? CardMonkeyNovember 2, 2011 - 8:25 am

    GORGEOUS card, Becca!! I’ve never tried embossing in white or cream, and I will make this a MUST after seeing how pretty the WMS stamps are with it done this way. Thank you for your tips and wisdom!!

    Fondly,
    Ellen ? CardMonkey
    ReplyCancel

  • KathyNovember 2, 2011 - 5:19 pm

    A great card Becca..ReplyCancel

  • SharronNovember 3, 2011 - 12:00 am

    Gorgeous–love your background, your ornament and all the awesome bling! Very well done!ReplyCancel

  • alsmouseNovember 3, 2011 - 11:14 am

    What an elegant card. Just beautiful :) A perfect image for the season. I make a lot of cards and I am always looking for inspiration for them. Thank you so much for creating and sharing it.
    alsmouse ~C8> Ratty HugsReplyCancel

  • CarolaNovember 3, 2011 - 1:13 pm

    Becca, this is a gorgeous card. The images, the colours, the pretty embellishments, just very elegant and festive.

    Kind regards
    CarolaReplyCancel

  • Pet73November 4, 2011 - 9:35 am

    That’s such a fantastic card!ReplyCancel

  • AnyaNovember 5, 2011 - 1:21 pm

    A beautiful, elegant card Becca. The inked ornament and embossed background add so much sophistication to this card. The pearl flourish and vivid poinsettia are the perfect finishing touches.

    Sending big hugs to you, and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.ReplyCancel
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