Once the Waltz begins, you have plenty of time to visit all the participating blogs/galleries at your leisure. A separate thread will be set up for chat and a special game for a chance to win a stamp set of choice. And, of course, we will draw a name from all those who participate in the waltz to win a stamp set of choice! The competition doesn't end until 11:59 pm Eastern on November 19th, so you have plenty of time! We are playing the "watermark" game - count the number of watermarks you find in the DT posts and then enter your guess int eh chat thread for a chance to win a stamps set of choice. All the details are in the Waltzingmouse Forum (Playroom:Blog Waltzes), where you'll also find all the links for the waltz.
Claire has designed so many beautiful Christmas stamps, it's difficult to choose which ones to create with so I pulled out an "oldie" but one of my faves Seasons of Love -Tags which is full of so many images and sentiments that can be easily mixed and matched allowing for an endless number of combinations.
After inking up the star image with VersaMark ink and embossing using white embossing powder, I cut/embossed the image using a S4-092 Stars Five die template. I stamped the sentiment then cut/embossed using a S4-116 Standard Circles SM die template, sponged on a bit of blue ink then adhered it to the star, popping it up with a few 3D foam squares.
Up close, you get a good look at the beautiful embossed detail:
Here is the heart up close and personal :)
Supplies Used:
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Seasons of Love -Tags, Musical Backgrounds
Die Templates and Machine: Spellbinders™ Nestabilities® S4-092 Stars Five, S4-136 Classic Heart, S4-137 Classic Scalloped Heart, S4-116 Standard Circles SM, S4-112 Classic Ovals SM, GC-001 Grand Calibur
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Spellbinders™ Holiday Hop: Friday, November 19th 8:00 AM Eastern
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100 Sweet Comments So Far:
These are absolutely gorgeous! I love the white embossed images and the beautiful patterned papers you stitched together.
So incredible, Mona! Absolutely the best of the litter! Wonderful papers and I love ribbon and lace borders! You are amazing!
Love both cards Mona - Pretty colors and laces - sweet little cookie cutter and button!
Wow, Mona, I am blown away again! I love the design of these cards! I always love how you use that white embossing; that heart and star look great! I love these sentiments too so nicely framed! Fabulous job as usual Mona! Thanks!
Aloha,
Renee
I love very much your wonderful cards! Mona you have nice design style very appealing! Very beautiful blog template!
Impressive set of cards with wonderful details! Love the colours in both but my favourite is the "Be Merry and Bright" Christmas card! Love that dry embossed star! Great job!
I'm running out of words to say ... your cards are all so beautiful, different and unique ... Lovely seems to say it all ....
Love these gorgeous cards, Mona! Really really lovely DP's and exquisite white embossing! TFS!
Love these beauties! Oh you always do such a nice job with white embossing, I need to get myself a juicy white ink pad and play.
Wonderful inspiration sweetie
Love your cards and the layers with the lace is gorgeous! That little cookie cutter is fabulous!
Just beautiful Mona, love the ruffled ribbons, and the background paper is so pretty.
Mona, visiting your blog is like plugging in an electric blanket...hee, I kid you not! Your creations are so warm and fuzzy and inviting :) Love how you layered the papers and little lacy strips to make these cozy cards...and I wanna sew like you when I grow up:) Awesome waltz cards!
wow, these cards are magic handmade...love them
Oh Mona - what two very beautiful cards. Similar but very different. I just adore your style and how very cozy the color combinations make me feel. Well done!
Mona, I love how you texured up the cards with the sewing and the ribbons. Gorgeous, simply gorgeous!
... and yes that set is also one of my faves!
Absolutely gorgeous, as usual, Mona! Love both of your cards - such elegant, classy style! Thanks for the inspiration. Hugs, Robyn
Mona these are GORGEOUS!!
Stunning and awe inspiring!!!! even tho they are similar I love the paper on the top behind the heart!!! Don't ask, I just do!!!!!
Mona, so pretty! Love the fun patterns you mixed and the white embossing!
Great cards Mona!! Love the little star charm on the first one..it looks like a mini cookie cutter :)..Great work !!
such beautiful creations and I love the little star you added to the first one. Also love how you used kraft paper with the images.
Beautiful holiday cards! Love the homespun and shabby look/feel each one has. So pretty!
Wow you always make such beautiful Cards!!
Mona, these are breathtakingly fantastic. ADORE them.
What great cards using the tags set - thanks for the inspiration!! And, that little star charm is adorable!!
Beautiful, I love both of them, the colors, the tags, just pretty!
Gorgeous and so creative Mona! I love both of these beautiful cards! WOW!
Mona, I love the white embossed stamping on both of these and that gorgeous ribbon and dainty lace border! That button and star cookie cutter is so adorable as well! Great job as usual!
Gorgeous cards, Mona! Thanks for the inspiration!
Fabulous cards, Mona! Very elegant and vintage style! I love them both! TFS!
SUPER cute, Mona! I love that little star charm (it actually looks like a cookie cutter)....where do you get these things?? LOVE THEM! You always have the best details and embellies on your card:) LOVE IT!
Fabulous cards, Mona! Love that little cookie cutter charm! Where did you find that?
Beautiful cards Mona! Love last year's holiday stamp sets. I go back them again and again. :)
Thanks for sharing
So **beautiful**! I love your DP paper mixes with these stamps and the additions of lace and charms - so refreshing and light!
Mona, both cards look amazing! I love everything you create!
Hugs and smiles
Hi Mona,
These cards are sooo pretty! Love that star on the first one and love the white embossing on the kraft on the second, really gorgeous! Your cards have very warm colors and lots to see, which I always love, your own pretty, pretty style!
Hugs, Wendy
Mona, you never disappoint; these cards are so gorgeous and creative! You really make these WM stamps so beautiful and desirable! TFS!
Absolutely gorgeous Christmas cards Mona!!! Both are divine - love the ribbon treatment in the first and the non-traditional color scheme in the second. Beautiful work!!!
Your card always make me sigh Mona ;) They're always so full of lovely details to admire, I just can't say enough how much I LOVE your work!
your cards are absolutely stunning huni xx
Mona, as always, your cards are simply the best! I love your vintage style so much! Such pretty DP's and love that white embossing!
Mona, you are so incredible, GF! Both of these cards are freakin' fabulous! OMG, Every visit here is like a kid in a candy shop for me! And you just keep feeding my candy addiction! Love'n every inch of your candy store! Yahoooo!
Both of your cards are so stunning Mona! Great job with this waltz!
Oh my goodness! Gorgeous with a capital G. Love the layout and the ribbon and lace treatments. And I love the non-traditional color scheme on the second card.
Phenomenal cards, Mona! What a great job with those die cuts and your cute cookie cutter charm! Wonderful!
Wow, Mona, these are two gorgeous cards! Love your awesome ribbon and lace borders! Really classic look! Outstanding job!
Stunning work as always Mona. I just adore both cards. :)
If someone in the card-industry is seeing this I know for sure that Hallmark won't be selling cards any longer. My oh my Mona;this is breathtaking!
Both cards look fabulous Mona! ~Diane
Amazing designs as usual, Mona! Sooooo Gorgeous!
Such a gorgeous set of cards, Mona! The more I visit your blog the more inspired I become! You are such a talented gal!
Mona I adore EVERYTHING you create! These cards are just fabulous! I really want to give your dry embossing technique a try soon; it looks great with these gorgeous stamps!
Both cards are perfect, gorgeous papers, colours and design, beautifully crafted and a joy to look at.
Love em both girl! I especially love the paper on the top of the second card. Looks like old wallpaper. The little star is adorable too. :)
Mona, you are the queen of classic and vintage! I love both of these gorgeous cards! That DP you used on both is perfect and I love the beautiful star and heart! Great job with the white embossing! TFS!
These are both just lovely, Mona! Love the embossed star and heart .. doesn't that K & Company collection just make you swoon?!
sneaky Mona with those watermarks. actually they are hard to find cause i get stuck admiring your handiwork. the lace and lil star ornament is just so unique.
Yes, I didn't see the watermarks initially because I was so busy going ga ga over your beautiful designs! Love these cards so much! Absolutely gorgeous!
Fabulous cards Mona. Love the colors and dp you used on both. The fun gathered ribbons and lace are beautiful embellies. :)
Both cards are so beautiful, Mona! Beautiful detailing, colors, and stamped designs! Lovely cards!
So pretty! Love the color combo and the details like the ribbon and cookie cutter charm!
DeniseB
mona, both are simply precious to look at-really beautiful work:)
Love both of your cards, Mona - bright colors,laces,sweet images and embellies!
What really cute cards!! Great work!
beautiful cards
I love the vintage look of your cards--very pretty!!
love, love love
I just love these!!!
I did not think I could see any more beautiful project than on yesterday hop but I was very mistaken... this is a very adorable card and love your cookie cutter...
The Scrapbooking Queen
Love this. The holidays are special.....and FUN. Thanks for sharing your talent
What beautiful cards! You have inspired me to get out my Christmas stamps and it's not even Thanksgiving! :) --Gail Lass, glass@swlaw.com
Mona, both of your cards are so gorgeous! I love how you use that white embossing powder and the lovely lace border! Also, that cookie cutter charm is adorable!
Absolutely phenomenal cards, Mona! Both just blow me away!
very sweet!
Mona
What beautiful christmas cards.
I love the snowman.
Thank you for all your inspiration
This is truly one of the loveliest cards I've ever seen. Just beautiful!
nancy d.
Stunning work! x
So very pretty Mona!! Just love your colors and papers!! Thanks you so much for sharing!!
I love these cards. They are so creative. Keep up the good work
Love it!
Very Creative!!
Both cards are wonderful - love the softer colors and the buttons and charm really add so much!
Wow, these cards are so beautiful, Mona! I especially love the Christmasy star card with that dear little coookie cutter and the dry embossed star! Your DP's are perfect too! Great job!
What great cards!
So pretty and very creative.
What a gorgeous set of cards! Wow!
Your cards are beautiful!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!
Such beautiful cards: I love all the details! Thanks for sharing your artistic creations!!
Beautiful cards! OMG! These are so stunning! I love your stitching and that lace and ribbon border! I have to give stuff like this a try! Thanks for some wonderful inspiration!
Such beauties!!!! Thanks for sharing!
How adorable!
jUST GORGEOUS
Both cards are gorgeous!!! The embossing is great, I just love it!
Great job! Love your creative touch!
So cute!
Beautiful! That heart almost looks ceramic
I just adore these cards, Mona! They are really stunning and inspiring!
what an adorable card
Goodness! These are absolutley beautiful. Sorry for being late to the hop
These are just stunning. LOVE them. Thanks for the inspiration.
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