Waltzingmouse Stamps – September 2014 – Preview Day 2

Christmas Card Making Ideas by Becca Feeken using Waltzingmouse Stamps Frosty in the Meadow and Spellbinders Flurries - www.amazingpapergrace.com
Hi there sweet blog friends!  (Just a quick note – my clear case blog candy ends at midnight CST so you still have a hand full of hours to get your comment in on this post – HERE). Welcome back to day Two of  Waltzingmouse Stamps September 2014 Release previews.  Claire, the owner of Waltzingmouse Stamps, said in her blog post yesterday that she was in the cute mode for her month of designing and wow was she right!  The snowman I’m showing today is absolutely adorable and a welcome switch from the classic elegant style that I’m so drawn to.  So I hope you’ll enjoy this intermission of whimsy and know that next week I’ll be back with some sweet elegant designs.  By the way, the previews all lead up to release day which is Sunday, September 28th – at which time all of the products we’re showing will be available to see in full and purchase on the Waltzingmouse Stamps website.
Christmas Card Making Ideas by Becca Feeken using Waltzingmouse Stamps Frosty in the Meadow and Spellbinders Flurries - www.amazingpapergrace.com
For my 5-3/8″ x 7-1/2″ card today, I’m using Frosty In the Meadow and once I saw him, I knew that this new Spellbinders Flurries die template would make an excellent backdrop.  I created a see through card by cutting the snowflake background directly into my card base and by lining the inside with design paper.  See how the snowflakes pop?  I couldn’t resist putting pearls on each snowflake.  Just to give a little bit of dimension I die cut a frame using Spellbinders 5 x 7 Matting Basics A #6 and Spellbinders 5 x 7 Matting Basics B #6.  And again, just so that things weren’t too plain I added a tiny border at the top using Spellbinders A2 Bracket Borders One.  I have to tell you I rarely pull out my Copic Markers because it takes me forever to color things up (I’m a remedial colorer) but this was some of the easiest coloring I’ve ever done.  I used two markers on the scarf (BG70 and BG72), an orange nose (YR12) and two colors on the birds (R46 and R56)!  I hand cut the small pennant my sentiment is stamped on.   Oh, by the way, notice how neatly the snowman and the little birdies are trimmed around?  Yes, that’s because there are SVG files available for each of the stamps sets we’re showing this week.  If you have a digital cutter you simply load, cut the shapes and stamp directly on them so there’s no fussy cutting involved.  If you love fussy cutting, no worries because the images are very smooth and simple.  I’m so delighted that I got to break out the box today – it’s a little breath of fresh (winter) air . . .

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps Waltzingmouse Stamps – Frosty In the Meadow (Available 9/28)
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest, Solar White Smooth 80 lb Cardstock, Colorbok Textured Cardstock (from Walmart) – Green, My Minds Eye – Be Merry (printed Design Paper)
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black and Clear Embossing Powder
Accessories: Spellbinders Flurries, Spellbinders 5 x 7 Matting Basics A #6, Spellbinders 5 x 7 Matting Basics B #6, Spellbinders A2 Bracket Borders OneRecollections Pearls, Copic Markers,

The other ladies have come up with some stunning ideas for these whimsical sets.  I hope you’ll take a second to visit and see what they made today!

Waltzingmouse Design Team
Anya Schrier • Becca Feeken • Jeanne Jachna • Julia Aston • Karin Åkesdotter  • Laurie Schmidlin • Lynn Mercurio • Tosha Leyendekker • Claire Brennan

I read each and every comment and yesterday I was so blessed by your kind words.  This is how I know you all (your comments are so sweet and very often you joke and crack me up) and I want to say thank you.   Hope to see you again tomorrow, we’ll be back tomorrow at 1pm CST for Preview Day 3 with more goodies :-)

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  • Sharon Goins-EberhardtSeptember 26, 2014 - 1:07 pm

    Becca,
    I am absolutely in love!! It’s funny because my “normal” style is like yours…although here and there I like whimsical but it has to be really cute for me to like it. THIS, I love! I will have to purchase these supplies. This is too adorable to pass up. Keep ’em coming Becca! You are wonderful!ReplyCancel

  • Anne (UK)September 26, 2014 - 1:31 pm

    Oh my goodness! How cute is that……..?!
    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • MaryannSeptember 26, 2014 - 1:42 pm

    Oh my is this cute or is it cute? Oh yeah it is definitely cute ha ha ha. I love it Becca, sooo cute and soft as a snowman should be, and the whole card is gorgeous as always.
    have a wonderful week-end ahead now.ReplyCancel

  • RaquelSeptember 26, 2014 - 1:51 pm

    This is sooooo cute. I love snowman they just melt my heart. Lovely card.ReplyCancel

  • ANN ROBBINSSeptember 26, 2014 - 1:52 pm

    Becca,
    I think you should give your “cute” snowman a name. He is cute, cute, cute!! I love the background color and how u used the copic pens and your coloring of the snowman and bird. I love your cards whatever style you use – they are always fantastic!
    Hugs
    Mstgane
    AnnReplyCancel

  • Lynn HardySeptember 26, 2014 - 1:52 pm

    Wow! Everything about your sweet snowman card is just perfect! I love the colourscheme, the snowflake flurry die cut background with the added pearls, the sentiment and of course the cute snowman!
    Your cards are always gorgeous, but I think that this one has to be one of my all time favourites Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Andrea MoyerSeptember 26, 2014 - 1:58 pm

    Hi Becca,

    Love the card.ReplyCancel

  • Deborah FringsSeptember 26, 2014 - 2:08 pm

    Absolutely beautiful! I love the snowflake flurry behind the snowman and those sweet cardinals too! Lovely work.ReplyCancel

  • Gay FerlandSeptember 26, 2014 - 2:15 pm

    Oh my goodness, the snowman card is adorable!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Beth EllisSeptember 26, 2014 - 2:35 pm

    Leave it to YOU dear Becca to put pearl buttons on a snowman! He is so whimsical but still remains classic Becca style with his “bling”! Only one word for him = ADORABLE!ReplyCancel

  • CarolBSeptember 26, 2014 - 3:05 pm

    I love the whimsy snowman. Everything about your card is perfect. And need I say adorable, too?ReplyCancel

  • Mary DavisSeptember 26, 2014 - 3:06 pm

    I love this card. The snowflakes and the snowman are great.ReplyCancel

  • Michelle P BSeptember 26, 2014 - 4:02 pm

    Such a sweet card….and a lovely color combo…ReplyCancel

  • Joni SSeptember 26, 2014 - 4:10 pm

    Love this stamp set – how fun! Thanks for showing it to us. Cute card.

    Small hint about copic markers – you can easily use them to color pearl and clear sparkly embellishments. That way they always match….my mind went to light blue or even black on the coal buttons, and light blue clear sparklies on the snowflakes.

    Thanks again – love this!
    JoniReplyCancel

  • Maureen KSeptember 26, 2014 - 4:15 pm

    Good evening Becca,
    Frosty is surely a wonderful name for such a snowman, and the background is perfect.
    I really enjoy colouring but sometimes it’s nice to have something easier.
    Thank you xxReplyCancel

  • Jo Ann BoppSeptember 26, 2014 - 4:51 pm

    This is so cute.ReplyCancel

  • ElaineSeptember 26, 2014 - 5:10 pm

    How cute Becca, loving it .
    Take Care .
    God Bless.
    Elaine H XReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterSeptember 26, 2014 - 5:14 pm

    Oh he is adorable and looks terrific against that snowflake background!ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaSeptember 26, 2014 - 5:36 pm

    Isn’t he a cute snowman! What a playful card, Becca! So charming!!ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenSeptember 26, 2014 - 5:45 pm

    SUPER CARD BECCA! It doesn’t look ANYTHING like what you “normally” come out with! LOL I’ll bet it was FUN!!!! :DReplyCancel

  • Jean SchifflerSeptember 26, 2014 - 5:52 pm

    Cute!! Cute!!ReplyCancel

  • Linda KlemanSeptember 26, 2014 - 5:52 pm

    Hello Becca, Stopping by to check out this spectacular snowman card! Another lovely piece of work as always!ReplyCancel

  • Carolyn JohnstonSeptember 26, 2014 - 5:55 pm

    I love this card. I love cardinals and these cut outs are just fabulous. I also store my dies in the same thing you store yours in. I sure could use some more. Love all the cards you do. They are always so beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Marcia in VirginiaSeptember 26, 2014 - 6:28 pm

    Your cards are so beautifully crafted! I love the way you do your bows and your choice of papers. Thank you for so generously sharing!ReplyCancel

  • Colleen HowellSeptember 26, 2014 - 6:42 pm

    Okay yesterdays 2 cards were awesome and yet another awesome one! I love these new stamps they are all on my growing wish list.ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn in E-TownSeptember 26, 2014 - 7:33 pm

    Becca what an adorable card!ReplyCancel

  • Mary MarshSeptember 26, 2014 - 9:05 pm

    super cut snowman Becca-and I love the background dieReplyCancel

  • ToshSeptember 26, 2014 - 9:21 pm

    Stunning work once again Becca! I love the diecut snowflake background with this darling snowman. And your coloring is fabulous! What a charmingly beautiful scene!!ReplyCancel

  • SVETLANASeptember 26, 2014 - 10:36 pm

    Becca, a wonderful card transmits a winter wonderland with a snowman snowstorm, BEAUTIFULLY !!!ReplyCancel

  • Rebekka KSeptember 26, 2014 - 11:13 pm

    This is adorable Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Mrs BSeptember 27, 2014 - 12:35 am

    Hi Becca. Oh, this card is so cute : ) Snowmen are my favourite Christmas characters, my family tease me that I have an addiction to them as every year I just have to buy more in every shape and size : ) Good luck to everyone in the giveaway. Take care.ReplyCancel

  • TammieSeptember 27, 2014 - 12:59 am

    Highest on my wishlist oh st would be a day papercrafting with Becca!ReplyCancel

  • margaret driscoll UKSeptember 27, 2014 - 2:05 am

    Hello Becca
    A real nip in the air today Autumn is here !
    I am looking forward to buying some of Claire’s new Dies too !,
    Lovely card and such a cute snowman Becca!
    Take care
    Love MargReplyCancel

  • Clare WSeptember 27, 2014 - 2:30 am

    Well I dont normally like cute cards – but I love this! That background die is lovely – I too would not be able to resist pearling it up, When I started card making I was initially attracted to blingy/sparkly gems but that soon changed to pearls – I am an incurable pearlaholic although I still like the odd bit of bling – happy weekend and thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • RandellynBSeptember 27, 2014 - 3:16 am

    Awe…what a sweet carde. Love the background.ReplyCancel

  • Lynn JacksonSeptember 27, 2014 - 5:26 am

    Oh, what a cute card, I do love the snowflake background tooReplyCancel

  • May HumeSeptember 27, 2014 - 8:28 am

    So different for you Becca I adore this card snowman is so cute and as always beautifuly put together . XxReplyCancel

  • Patricia HowarthSeptember 27, 2014 - 9:22 am

    Hi Becca, This is a definite ‘awwwww’ card, I’m absolutely loving the snowman with that hat, very cheeky he is too. I love it !!
    Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel

  • Dolly LaBelleSeptember 27, 2014 - 10:44 am

    So cute is right! Sweet and soft cards.ReplyCancel

  • Blue RoseSeptember 27, 2014 - 11:22 am

    Becca,
    He sure is adorable. Love the Flurries die, just perfect for your scene. Though not your usual style, it sure is fabulous. Great job on the coloring too.ReplyCancel

  • Ruth UKSeptember 27, 2014 - 11:45 am

    Another very cute card Becca!
    XxxRuthReplyCancel

  • TeriSeptember 27, 2014 - 6:01 pm

    Becca
    I just found your blog yesterday and I love everything you do! This whimsical snowman is no exception! He is cute as can be yet your card background still has your wonderful touch of elegance!ReplyCancel

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