Saturday, 7 September 2013

Waltzingmouse Fanatics Challenge #1

Morning all! What a beautiful day it is here in sunny Berkshire! We have been so lucky with the weather this year haven't we?!

Well, today sees the start of a new challenge, especially to gladden the hearts of us Waltzingmouse Stamps fans! I was broken hearted when the last Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge finished last year, and I've been missing my WMS sketchy inspirations very much indeed.

So, a big thank you to Deborah Frings and Tara Cardwell for starting this new challenge up - I am determined to enter each one!


 Here's the fabby sketch:
For colour inspiration, I am following the lovely autumnal colours of Green and Rust from this week's Less is More Challenge, and opting for a CAS design today, and I love how it turned out!


I used the beautiful feather images from Fine Feather set, stamped in Memento Pistachio and Stampin' Up! Gumball Green and Lucky Limeade.


The sentiment is stamped using Memento Potter's Clay, and for a little sparkle I added some green gems and a little rust coloured twine bow.


That's all from me today - back to school means back to weekend clubs too - so i have to take my children to their music classes in half an hour, I better get dressed lol!

Thanks for dropping by,

Pauline

44 comments:

Deborah Frings said...

Wow! Pauline, so quick off the mark. I adore this, with lovely autumnal colours and I think the string bow is fab! So glad you've joined the Fanatics!

Tara Cardwell said...

Wow this is simply fabulous Pauline and you were so quick too! Thanks for being our first fanatic :-D
Tara

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Kathyk said...

Super card and feathers are so on-trend right now too

Kathyk

Mona Pendleton said...

So pretty Pauline! Those feathers look fabulous!

Erica said...

Very pretty. love the placement of all the elements.

Unknown said...

This is really lovely Pauline! I love the feathers...they look so real! :)
Lizy xx

Sue Lelli said...

Wow, Pauline! This is so GORGEOUS! I'm usually not a CAS fan but there is something about this card that is so very SPECIAL! LOVE the colors and the feathers and that twine!

wienerhoneymooners said...

Super Lovely, love the feathers, and this set Rocks!

Sue said...

A stunning CAS card Pauline. I really love the design and wonderful colours
Sue xx

Stamps and Paper said...

Love your cards Pauline love the feathers and gorgeous colours

Anne

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

BEAUTIFUL card and colours

Sasha said...

Your card looks fab, Pauline. I love how you stamped off the card with your lovely feather stamps. Great colour choices and such a lovely finishing touch with your twine bow and gems x

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card-I love how you have made this,those feather stamps are very beautiful :)
Best wishes,Nessa xx

Gerrina said...

Came here from the lovely comment you left me and LIm. I saw your card and think its beautiful! So elegant and the feather stamps are ones I would like to buy aswell... Have a nice sunday, inky greetings, Gerrina

Julia Aston said...

Oh! I'm so glad to be reminded of these challenges Pauline! I just love your beautiful feathers - they look wonderful in these colors!

Donna Mosley said...

Stunning card Pauline. LOVE the feathers.

Donna x

Lisa Elton said...

Fresh and pretty Pauline! The feathers look so soft and wispy, lovely lovely card!

Maria said...

Gorgeous design! Love the soft colors and pretty feather! And,great use of twine at side of card!

Vicky Hayes said...

I nearly fell over when I saw this Pauline - it's an absolute stunner! Love the way you used the feathers, the layout, the subtle embellishments... everything! Hope you didn't turn up for music class in your PJs! Vicky x

Fat Dormouse said...

This is a beautiful card. I love the precise stamping - I am in awe!!

Dormouse.wibsite.com

G Peplow said...

Absolutely stunning card, very well done, :D Gay x

Charmaine Stack said...

You have captured the windswept look so well here, and show off the beauty of those feather stamps (which I have been resisting but now may have to succumb)! I look forward to seeing more of your cards for this new challenge, Pauline!

~Tammy~ said...

Gorgeous and Fresh! Love WMS and this is good news to know there is another challenge for their stamps! TFS!

Rebecca Hoy said...

Stunning use of the colours, really love the feathers in those colours. Rebecca x

Jen Nelson said...

love love love

Thanks for joining us this week
Jen x
"Less Is More"

Michelle said...

Your card is Gorgeous! I adore those green feathers! Feathers are one of my personal favorite themes, so I am so glad that I visited your blog today. What a treat!

Marybeth said...

Wow this is stunning Pauline! Just wow!!!!! Can't wait to play .

Viv said...

Fabulous card

Claire said...

This is a stunner Pauline - it's so fresh and pretty! Oh so tempted to get those feathers...I bought the funky ones!

Kate said...

I absolutely love how you've followed the sketch line with your feathers and what gorgeous colours too. Love the little finishing touches too - I always forget these unless they're part of the sketch. Thanks for everything you do and sharing it too !

Miriam Prantner said...

Gorgeous! I love the stamping of the feathers, great take on the sketch!

Chrissie said...

This is simply gorgeous!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Kim Heggins said...

Wow...this is one amazing card! I love those feathers, what a fabulous way to say thank you.

Camilla said...

Love the subtle colours that you've chosen! Stunning!

Unknown said...

beautiful! I love the greens!

Mad for Paper said...

this is gorgeous. I love your color choices.
Ang

Jeanne J. said...

You captured so much flow and movement in the feathers Pauline, and they are absolutely stunning in the green and gold!

Leigh Penner said...

Oh, pretty!

Marybeth said...

Congratulations ...I saw this showcased over at Less is More.

Darnell said...

Pauline, this is a jaw-dropper! So stunning! Congratulations on the Showcase at LIM!!

Joyce said...

This is just gorgeous. I love how those feathers can be fun and funky, or serene and elegant.

Mau xx said...

This is CAS gorgeous! Love it.
Hugs Mau xx

Kelly S. said...

EEK, it's been too long since I last visited and this beautiful feather card is making me feel ashamed of myself for not stopping by, Pauline! It's so light and airy, just gorgeous with that sketch!