Thursday, October 7, 2010

Waltzingmouse Stamps October New Release Blog Waltz!

Hooray, the day is finally here!!! Today Waltzingmouse Stamps releases FIVE new stamp sets for your creative enjoyment!! To celebrate, we are having a blog waltz. The fun starts on Claire's blog, so be sure to nip over there to start the waltz. You won't want to miss a step!

Today I'm featuring Big Blooms - Poinsettia. Gorgeous, isn't it? There are three sizes of the main image you can color or paper piece (this is the mid-range size), and several more solid stamps... something for everyone and every style!

I paired my poinsettia with DP and chipboard accent from the Mitten Weather collection by Cosmo Cricket, and added the sparkly branch just for good measure (I found that at my LSS as part of a larger branch that I've cut into pieces for card making). And, of course, the greeting is another look at Compliments of the Season - a must-have for your Christmas/Winter cards. The design is inspired by Card Patterns Sketch 84.

I won't keep you long, there's so much to see today. Plus, I know you'll be filling your baskets at the Waltzingmouse Stamps store. (*grin*)

Before you go, be sure to leave a comment for a chance to win a stamp set of choice! One winner will be drawn from all comments left on Claire's blog, another winner will be drawn from all comments left on one of the Design Team blogs, and yet another winner will be drawn from all who enter a card in our World Card Making Day competition! The three competitions will be open until Saturday night at 11:59 pm EASTERN. Good luck!

Edited to add: Claire has thrown in yet another competition, and it's a doozy! Details can be found at the very bottom of her blog post for today.

Your next stop on the waltz is the lovely Julia. Enjoy!!!

101 comments:

lil-paper-pixie said...

Stunning card Lisa, love that Poinsettia

Whimsey said...

Beautiful card; LOVE your coloring!

B said...

How lovely! Fun coloring and fun sparkly branch! So cool!

Margaret C said...

Lovely !

Melissa said...

What a beautiful card and I love that poinsettia!

Laurie Marmon said...

That flower is just gorgeous! Love it!

Anonymous said...

How beautiful! I always enjoy visiting your blog.
Thanks,
Candy

Cheryl B. said...

Lisa, Beautiful card and a great way to have branches for multiple card making! Thanks for the tip.

Stacy Simpson said...

Lovely card!

Lynn Mercurio said...

Beautiful Lisa. This is such a lovely design. That sparklie branch is totally divine!

Deborah Frings said...

Lisa

This cards just shouts Christmas. It is so beautiful. Love it.

Deborah x

Monique said...

Beautiful Holiday card Lisa.. You colored your poinsettia just beautifully and the glitter on the leaf looks great :)

annes paperfun said...

Lovely card!
The new stamps is gorgeous!
Hugs Anne

Jen Cuthbertson said...

This is such a pretty card, Lisa!! And I love your blog redesign!!

BethieJ said...

Your card is BEAUTIFUL!!!

Julia Aston said...

Love that pretty DP and your wonderfully colored poinsettia Lisa!

Sandy F. said...

I love how you colored the Poinsettia and the use of patterned paper with that fern sprig. Beautifully done Lisa!

anya said...

Beautiful, Lisa! Fantastic coloring as always!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card! Love your new banner too :)

Diane Jaquay said...

Your poinsettia is GORGEOUS! I can't wait to receive my order and PLAY!

Kelly said...

Very pretty card! Love the beautiful poinsettia and your DP! Wow!

patriziawithaz said...

What a fantastic Blog Hop - your card gorgeous !!! A great Christmas Card x I'm off now for the next dance x

Dawn said...

Beautiful card!

Chris said...

Gorgeous card, Lisa. Love that Poinsettia.

Chris

Lesley said...

Such depth to your colouring on that gorgeous poinsettia. I love it!

Jo Nevill said...

Wow, what a gorgeous card, just love the new stamp set.

Hugs,

Jo xx

LilyPuss Cards said...

Gorgeous card...great inspiration..
Hugs
Jan..x

Danni said...

How beautiful!

Lillian Child said...

WOW ... fantastic card creation - especially love that leaf!!!

Sandy in Epping said...

Lisa, this poinsettia stamp is a must have--so pleased with its size AND the details you have illustrated in your card.

Cheryl said...

I love that poinsettia. Great coloring, and beautiful card!

Pauline said...

Lovely and festive! Love your colouring of the poinsettia, and pretty bg paper.

Shirley N said...

Your card is just stunning, love your poinsettia and your coloring!!!

Unknown said...

FAbby colouring Lisa! gorgeous, and I LOVE that blingy greenery!! perfect touch!

suezie said...

This has such a neat vintage look to it.

Kelly S. said...

So pretty! Love the dazzling tree! Great layers on this, Lisa!

Detra said...

Beautiful card. tfs.

Anonymous said...

The poinsettia is really great and pairing it with that piece of greenery is a real coup. Will try that later.
x Tricia

Pat G said...

WOW! This card just hits you with the color & sparkles. Love it.

Jackie said...

Gorgeous! I love the poinsettia and the addition of the branch is just the right touch.

Wendy ten Hove said...

Hi Lisa,

wonderful card! It has a bit of a pretty nostalgic feel about it, with that gorgeous paper and pretty sentiment and flower! Love it, and the bling finishes it totally! Love it!

Hugs, Wendy

Karen H. said...

Wonderful card. I love your coloring of the flower.

Unknown said...

Very nice--love how the poinsettia pops! Thanks for sharing.

Sofia ;) said...

Very pretty card!!!

Laraine R said...

Elegant card!! Thanks for sharing!

Denise Bryant said...

Gorgeous card! I am head-over-heels about that poinsettia! Great coloring!
DeniseB

Purrfect Paper Creations said...

Very pretty card--your poinsettia is beautiful!

Chris L.

AimeeOh said...

Love the old time feel of this gorgeous card! Way to showcase these beautiful stamps!

Joanne Gilch said...

Gorgeous flower and leaves. that leaf in the bg is beautiful and the perfect accoutrement for this layout!

Anonymous said...

I ordered this set and I am loving all the great creations the DT is making! Thanks for sharing :)

Teresa Abajo said...

Gorgeous - the sparkly leaf makes the whole card shine.

A Consuming Passion said...

Another beautifully coloured card Lisa...........Love the sparkles on your branch too!

nancy guse said...

That poinsettia you did is to die for. BEAUTIFUL !!!

Meghan said...

The sparkly branch just makes this card pop!

Lueyes said...

This is a lovely card!

Meredith MacRitchie said...

I know it's all about the WMS, but I LOVE those Cosmo Cricket goodies - that DP is gorgeous!!!!

Jean Martin said...

Beautiful card!

Linda Carson said...

Love it, love it!

Mona Pendleton said...

Stunning card Lisa! Love the big, bold Poinsettia! Your coloring skills amaze me! Love the shimmery green sprig!

Smilie girl said...

Oh I do love poinsettias. I feel very Christmassy now :)

Alice said...

this is such a beauty, Lisa! love it!

Davi said...

Very pretty...love the sparkly leaf!

LaurieJ said...

Beautiful card, Lisa. I love the sparkly branch you used - very festive!

Cassie_lu said...

what a great card and I love the left you have the flower backed on

Gladys said...

love the traditional look! beautiful!

Kris said...

I'm excited to try this poinsettia!

acons said...

How lovely - the poinsettia just pops! Love the bit of sparkle, too!
April C.

Wendy said...

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!!! Love that sparkly leaf!!!

Jen said...

How clever! to add that bit of fern behind the poinsettia. Terrific idea.
Thank you for sharing.

Kristine said...

BEAUTIFUL! Love that DP! =) Love your cute new blog makeover too! =)

Karen said...

love your card and the use of the new stamp set. Great work

Angy said...

Great job coloring and shading that poinsetta. so beautiful!

LindaR said...

Gorgeous coloring! Just love this!

katrynka said...

Very pretty card, very vintage Christmas!

Isabel Z said...

Oh my, this card is breathtaking. I LOVE it.

Tina Spohn said...

I love the poinsettia combined with the patternd paper.

Hugs, Tina

Kerry said...

Lisa, this card is so elegant and beautiful! I love the glittery branch and your poinsettia is fabulous! Great job and thanks for the inspiration!

Lindsay said...

This is so fantastic Lisa! I love that flower!

Sue D said...

The sparkly branch is perfect for the poinsettia!

Kevin Renz said...

Gorgeous! I didn't get the poinsettia set :(

whoistracy said...

Beautiful! Love the new WM stamps- especially the poinsettia. Thanks for playing along with us on Card Patterns.

Heidi Karpen said...

Love this poinsettia- beautiful job!

Amy said...

You are right - Compliments of the Season is a must have set! Elegant, vintage looking card.

pmm said...

So very pretty- love the sparkle!

Jaala said...

Gorgeous colored poinsettia! So beautiful! Great work!

Deirdre said...

Just stunning, love it.

Lavender Rose said...

Your perfectly stamped and coloured poinsettia makes a great focal point for this lovely Christmas card.

Regan said...

Very pretty card! Very nice coloring job! Beautiful work!

Regan

Unknown said...

What a fun card - love that sparkle!
hugs,
Gini

nancy said...

That font looks great against the design paper.

Helen L said...

This card is so beautiful!! But I think you are the Copic Coloring Queen anyway, so why am I amazed? Thanks for sharing your talent with us!!

slbt17 said...

Wonderful card!
Sandra

Heather said...

Wow, your card is very eye catching! That flower looks like a fabulous stamp. Great job.

Ren-Yi said...

just lovely card. the branch for good measure - was a nice sparkly add :)

Charmaine Stack said...

Do you know how many times I have picked up one of those sparkly leaf branches in the craft store, thought about how I might use it, then put it down and walked away? Argh! You've used it to great effect and I won't make that mistake again!

Carrie Zrodlowski said...

Your card is beautiul, I especially love the Poinsettia.

Carrie

Gill said...

Lovely card. The poinsettia colouring is fabulous.

Teresa said...

Beautiful card Lisa! This is my first waltz and I can not wait to get my stamps!!

Paula I said...

Beautiful card, I really like the idea of using this set for paper piercing. The shiny branch you added really adds a nice touch.

Nicole P. said...

What a beautiful, festive card. I love that green glittered branch, like a mini tree.

Lynne Phelps said...

STUNNING! You and Claire have outdone yourselves with this one, and that punched branch is so cool! Great card!