Friday, June 17, 2011

Our True Strength

Did you bring your dance card?
I just think the 17th of every month is a great day.
Cuz I just think that Waltzingmouse stamps...ROCKS!!!
As I have no stamps what-so-ever for Americana from WMS
I have to will improvise.
I thought about the DCWV patriotic papers from last summer...perused my
WMS stamp sets and when I found the sentiment I went with the house
in Celtic Heritage.
PAPER PIECED
The sky and lawn are sponged in blues and greens respectively.
I used the stars from Teeny Trees for the south side of the house.
Oh, yes, the thatched roof is sponged, also. The pathway is kraft paper dotted
with a marker.
The big stars are triple layered and made into buttons with the CAD.
That smaller star has a tiny white star brad in the middle.
The sentiment? Can you guess which stamp set it came from?
Keeping this post short there may be a few more blogs to get to use your dance card.
With the kraft path and small frames this card is good for the Kraft Journal's
Make it Monday Father's Day challenge.
Thanks for stopping waltzing by!

23 comments:

Jill said...

Well, I think that is great improv! Love the card Joanne. Jill x

~ Ali Robertson ~ said...

I completely agree Waltzingmouse stamps DO rock and the fabby team. Loving your creation, looks fab

ali x

Deborah Frings said...

I agree - WMS really are fab! Your card is super - I do like your US flag and the house is great with the stars on the side. Love it!

Antje said...

Yes, me too love the 17th and are looking forward to waltz with you.
Love the star buttons that you created - great card!

Julia Aston said...

What a great design Joanne! so creative! love the stars on the side of the wee cottage!!

Pauline said...

Wonderful inspiration, that house is amazing!

Karin Ã…kesdotter said...

What a perfect Americana card! So Beautiful!

Bonnie said...

Yay! Way to improvise! This is so neat and I LOVE those button stars! Fabulous creation and thanks for waltzing with us!

B said...

So sweet! Love the stars on the cottage to tie it in to the rest of the card!

Cassie_lu said...

love how you decorated the house with stars

Kelly S. said...

Yes YES, I went with the saltbox house theme, too! I love your scene tucked inside the flag, Joanne! The big red stars with the twine are fab, and so is your coloring!

Laurie Marmon said...

Lovely! I am really digging the star buttons too. Must try that!

Teresa Kline said...

.....wow, this is so bold and beautiful...hope your weekend is grand!

...enjoy *~*

Kary said...

Hi Jo, this is an awesome card!! Love the stars on the side of the house - so clever ;)

LaurieJ said...

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful!

Jen Cuthbertson said...

I love this! What a clever use of that wee house!! Great job!!

Inkyfingers said...

What a great use of so many elemens Joanne. Lovely design.
Hugs
Carol x

Cheryl said...

Ooohhh - I love this card! So pretty and patriotic! Okay, what is "CAD"?

Unknown said...

This card is so very pretty and patriotic...love it! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at The Kraft Journal!

Sharron said...

Wonderful Americana card! I especially love how you added stars on the side of the cottage!

Tracy said...

You defintely hit the Americana look just right and that sentiment would have to make a dad smile. Thanks for sharing your creation with us at The Kraft Journal!

Helen L said...

What a great card!! About as patriotic as one could get!! Thanks for the lovely scene!

Audrey Pettit said...

Adorable card! Love that sweet scene mixed with the patriotic look. :)
Thanks for sharing this with us at The Kraft Journal.

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