Thursday, March 17, 2011

Friends of Waltzingmouse Stamps Blog Waltz!

Top 'o the morning to you...and the rest of the day to yourself! (I love that Irish sentiment. I never knew there was a "second" part to the greeting until I met Claire and got my hands on her Irish Blessings stamp set. :)

Anyhoo, Happy St Patrick's Day!!! I'm so happy to be participating in this month's Friends of WMS Blog Waltz. I remember when the monthly waltzes first started last year on St Patrick's Day. That's how they landed on the 17th of each month...a bit of WMS trivia for you. ;)

My card features one of the many wonderful Irish sayings from Irish Blessings which I stamped inside one of the beautiful Very Vintage Labels No. 10 images. I stamped the label in acrylic paint...Adirondack "Lettuce" Paint Dabber, to be exact. I like that it gives an aged look to the image. I stamped the greeting and sponged all the edges with Tim Holtz Walnut Stain Distress Ink... I just can't seem to stop myself from doing that all the time now, thanks to the influence of my friends Julie and Traci. ;) The patterned paper is by Webster's Pages.

To all my WMS friends, I'm just heartbroken to not be a part of the WMS family anymore. I loved being Claire's Mousekeeper so much... more than you know. It's wrenching to be on the outside looking in now, but things change and life goes on. I can't thank Claire and the rest of the girls on the DT and the Mischief Makers enough for all their good wishes in my new venture, and for all the fun I had while I was Mousekeeper. A part of my heart will ALWAYS belong to Claire and Waltzingmouse Stamps. You'll just see me playing on "this side" of the fence from now on.

Now on you go to waltz the day (or night?) away! Don't forget to wear green so that you don't get pinched! I'm actually reminding myself because for some reason, I always forget. lol

I'll be waltzing your way soon, too!

Hugs,

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30 comments:

  1. Debbie PammentMarch 17, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Gorgeous card - hope you have all the luck of the Irish in your new venture! I'm sure the WMS gals will miss you too - you're work with them was FABULOUS!!! But onward and upwards my friend!
    mwah mwah mwah

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  2. AntjeMarch 17, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Love the vintage style card and good luck with your new venture!

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  3. Julia AstonMarch 17, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Hey Lisa! so happy to see you waltzing today!! your card is so pretty - love the pretty flowers and the sponging on your sentiment label!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    I am sure your new venture will be successfull just as you were a success as Claire's Mousekeeper! Best of luck Lisa!

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  5. FrancineBMarch 17, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Gorgeous card! The layering, the details, the beautiful flower...fantastic!

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  6. Mona PendletonMarch 17, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Happy St. Patrick's Day Lisa! Such a pretty card! Love the elegant green WM label and sweet Irish sentiment!

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  7. Crafty Math ChickMarch 17, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Very pretty! Aren't Claire's stamps that coordinate with the Nestie labels fantastic?!! I love the look of that scrunched ribbon and bloom with this card. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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  8. Deborah FringsMarch 17, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Lisa - this is such an elegant St Patrick Day's card - love that senitment :)

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  9. Niki EstesMarch 17, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous, Lisa!!

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  10. rudlisMarch 17, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Fabulous projects Lisa. Happy St. Patrick's Day.

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  11. CarlyMarch 17, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Wowzers this is gorgeous!!! We miss you!! (((hugs)))

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  12. CyndieMarch 17, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    So pretty, and I love the strong contrast of the beautiful rose!

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  13. ClareMarch 17, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Fab card, love the papers and pretty flower of course! Happy St.Patrick's Day!

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  14. Karin ÅkesdotterMarch 17, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    What an elegant beautiful card!! So Perfect!!
    Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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  15. LaurieJMarch 17, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    So pretty! I love the vintage look of the label. And that rose - oh what a beautiful pop of color!

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  16. Cassie_luMarch 17, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    great card and the rose really pops off it

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  17. TrishMarch 17, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Lovely card - the paint works really well on the label stamp!

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  18. Joanne GilchMarch 17, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    It's hard to believe that so many of us have been waltzing for a year now!!! Lisa, I do miss you and wish you the absolute best with your store. Your card is gorgeous!

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  19. Lynn MercurioMarch 17, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Beautiful creation, Lisa. Love that ribbon/flower embellishments....stunning. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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  20. GenevieveMarch 17, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Beautiful card Lisa! Love the flower :)

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  21. Jen CuthbertsonMarch 17, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    So good to see you today, Lisa and I wish you the best of luck in your new venture!! Love the label with the sentiment inside! Great job!

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  22. jenMarch 17, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    This is so pretty- love those greens layered & the perfect saying! :)

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  23. Dana GustafsonMarch 17, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Lisa this is so very lovely! I love the combo of all of the greens and the pop of rose pink!

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  24. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Lisa, I am overdue in thanking you for all of your lovely and inspiring comments. I appreciate every one!!! You card is wonderfull! I love the red rose detail! Congrats on your new endeavor!!!!

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  25. BeckyMarch 18, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Beautiful card Lisa, gorgeous flower and ribbon.

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  26. Karen B.March 19, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    That was a delightful bit of trivia, thank you! Your creation is still amazing, even if you are on the other side. Good luck with your new adventure!

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  27. A Consuming PassionMarch 19, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    Great to see you waltzing Lisa and your card is pretty as can be!

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  28. Kelly S.March 19, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    It's great to see your projects, Lisa, whether as a DT member or faithful WMS follower! This card is so lovely with the beautiful sentiment and rose, so awesome!

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  29. Ren-YiMarch 20, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    I'm so excited for your new venture! You'll always be remembered as the WMS's first Mousekeeper! good luck on your new venture.

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  30. KarlaMarch 26, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    I love Anya surfed

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