Hi there! Looking forward to a fun weekend full of exercise :) Unfortunately, my hubby has to work today so my sweet sister Tina and I will be riding our bikes for miles on end trying to shed some unwanted winter weight :( My experience has been after turning 40 my metabolism came to a screeching halt and didn't ask for my permission! sigh...
Enough whining and on to this week's
Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge:
Here's my interpretation of the fab sketch (I flipped it vertically):
I started with a piece of beautiful patterned paper from the
Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Collection. I inked up a label image from
Very Vintage Labels No.4 with VersaMark ink, heat embossed using fine white embossing powder then using a
Labels Four die template to cut/emboss the image then stamped a Thank You sentiment from
Rescue Remedies Additions on the label.
I made a few lil' sweet crepe paper flowers using
Melissa Frances Vintage crepe paper while referring to Danielle Flanders fab tutorial
(click HERE) and cut the leaves using various sized die templates from
Nested Leaves.
That is all I have to share today, so I hope you have enjoyed what I made and maybe feel inspired to play along! Please be sure to stop by the
Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge site for some amazing inspiration from the Mischief Makers and several other Waltzingmouse DT members :) I'll be back tomorrow with an all new
CR84FN challenge and the
April Friends of Waltzingmouse Stamps Blog Waltz. Hope to see you then! Be Sweet :)
Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Waltzingmouse Rescue Remedies Additions,
Very Vintage Labels No.4
Die Templates & Machine:
Spellbinders™ Nestabilities® Labels Four,
Nested Leaves,
Grand Calibur
Patterned Paper:
Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Collection
Other:
Melissa Frances Vintage crepe paper
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43 Sweet Comments So Far:
Beautiful, Mona!!! Lovevyour take on the sketch and love the crepe paper flowers!!!! Have a creative weekend!!!
Mona your card is absolutely gorgeous! I really want to give these flowers a go!
So beautiful, Mona!!! Love the label and the sentiment!
Oh that paper is SO lovely, and the flower and leaves are perfection! WOW, Mona!
Beautiful card Mona, the little paper flowers are lush, and that paper is absolutely gorgeous!
GORGEOUS Mona, always such a treat when I come visit your blog!!~
Soo pretty...I love how your blooms add so much....fabulous card Mona.
Oh my - this paper is just gorgeous Mona - Love the beautiful crepe paper flowers and leaves too! So lovely!
Love love love the sentiment. And those flowers are gorgeous. :)
Absolutely STUNNING, Mona ... so soft and pretty! Love those flowers -- must try!! Just ordered the 5th Ave MF paper line and can't wait for it to arrive so I can play too!
I agree, after 40 your body doesn't seem to want to cooperate anymore :( Now on the backside of my 40's, I have jiggly parts in areas that were never jiggly before - LOL!! After my hubby's recent cardiac scare 3 weeks ago, we've been walking daily for an hour (4 miles) and I've already lost 5 lbs ... but he's lost 10 lbs ... it's not fair that men lose weight faster than us girlies!
Eating heart healthy helps tremondously ... veggies and fruit don't add many extra calories!
Enjoy your FAB weekend :)
Yes, I understand after 40 and how that weight just starts to add and add- some days I look in the mirror and wonder who it is...lol
Love the new card today especially the flowers and the soft background.
Dawn ll
Totally adorable!!! Fabulous papers!!... I'm hoping to go on a bike ride too tomorrow ... but my new saying is "I'm fat ... get over it" Lol! Makes me feel better ... Have a lovely weekend and thanks so much for your emails ...
Such pretty card, Mona! I love the sentiment and the way you framed it! Gorgeous!
Hi Mona, glad to see you enjoy exercising. Yes, I know what you mean about my metabolism slowing down! I have to exercise twice as much just to maintain my weight plus I love to eat which doesn't help things! Still, I plan to never give in and accept being overweight; there are just too many health consequences! You are a good inspiration for papercrafting AND health! Thanks!
BTW, I love your card! So elegant!
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Another beauty, Mona!!!! Love that beautiful paper!
Beautiful card!! Love that label and the stamped sentiment! Great colors in the paper. Thanks for sharing!
I just had a slice of home made apple cinnamon cake and now I read that you and your sister are riding your bike to get rid of a few calories :) That's why I am working in my garden tomorrow...
Funny; when you're 40 or 40+ you can get a few extra pounds only by thinking of cake, chocolate or whipped cream :) Really; it happens to me all the time.
Well I am way off track so on to your card! Using Melissa Frances papers and supplies is always a guarantee for a beauty. I love this card just as much as the one that has been published on the MF blog. I know I always write the same but this card is jaw dropping gorgeous. Pure beauty!
Enjoy your weekend!
This just melt my heart, ah........... so pretty!
Breath taking, Mona...such lovely flowers...I simply must try those. Look simple enough for even ME...lol
Gorgeous, Mona! Love those flowers! I will have to give these a try! TFS!
Beautiful card Mona, I love the font on the stamp. Those flowers aer gorgeous and appear to be a bit addicting :-)
So creative, Mona! I love these beautiful flowers you are making! I need to check out Danielle's tutorial and give these a try! Thanks for the inspiration!!!!
Mona, this card is very pretty! I love that MF paper, especially the banners at the top and the soft pastels! I also adore your beautiful crepe paper flowers! Great job inspiring us again!
Mona, I am in LOVE with those flowers! FAB interpretation of the sketch ~ LOVE how you flipped it! LOVE the banners and the paper piercing! BEAUTIFUL card!
So sweet, Mona. I love the pretty roses.
My metabolism halted when I was 27. Not sure why. I hope it doesn't get worse in a couple years when I turn 40. I am sure you and Tina had a fun time. It is chilly here today. :)
Hugs~
Beautiful card!!! Love your take on the sketch!
I love the white embossing on the kraft and the soft colors you used!
WOW those flowers are fab! Beautiful use of the sketch. Gorgeous card.
Beautiful card, Mona! Love those flowers so much! I know what you mean about metabolism! Mine is in reverse now!! LOL!
Love your card. I really like the colors on the paper.
Great paper; love Melissa Frances's latest line! This card is so creative! I love the pretty label and sentiment and I'm ga ga over those beautiful flowers you made! SO gorgeous!
Wow! So beautiful, Mona!!! I Love your take on this sketch! Also love the pretty crepe paper flowers you made!!!! Great BG paper too! TFS!
Love the pretty and soft pastels in this gorgeous MF paper! Your cards are always so magnificent Mona! I especially love these pretty crepe paper flowers! TFS!
Stunning card!!! Great job with the sketch!
Wow, Mona, this card is so beautiful! That paper is gorgeous with perfect colours! I really love the crepe flowers so much; this is a wonderful technique! Thanks!
Beautiful take on this sketch, Mona! Love the soft colours in this gorgeous MF paper! And those paper flowers are just divine!
Wow, this card is fabulous, Mona! Love that bg paper! Great colors and such beautiful little crepe paper flowers! Very addicting!
Och Mona, it's just the sweetest wee card!!!! sooo sweet!! Hugs!!
SO beautiful, Mona! Lovin' those crepe paper flowers!
My metabolism is slowing down too! How sad! It's just not fair! Eating can be fun!!!
Love this pretty card! Those crepe paper flowers add such a nice sparkle of color! TFS!
Just stunning! Love the soft colors on it and the embossing. Such a little piece of art!
Wow, you made those flowers??! Gorgeous! Such a lovely card. And it reminds me that I have not inked up my Labels 4 in awhile.
Thank you so much for leaving a sweet comment!