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Sunday, July 17, 2011

July Waltzingmouse Blog Waltz- Birthday Party!

Today I made a card for my very first Waltzingmouse Blog Waltz.  I just recently ordered some stamps from Waltzingmouse and although they haven't reached me yet, I still wanted to play along with their waltz challenge.  The theme this month is Birthday Party. I need a card for an outdoor birthday party for my sister-in-law whose party is going to be held in the most beautiful backyard I have ever seen.  Tons of flowers and greenery, so unlike my own backyard.   I downloaded a free template from the Waltzingmouse store, Watering Can Card.   Make sure you click on the link to check it out.  It's free!
                                     Here is my card:
Isn't this a pretty little card for a birthday?  I love this watering can, and it was so easy to cut out!  I thought I would mess up cutting out the handles, but they are large enough that even my fat fingers could do it.
I printed my watering can template on digital paper from WaltzingMouse called Victoriana Papers. This paper pack is so reasonably priced and so far I have used two of them for projects.  I love that I can print them on whatever weight cardstock I want.  This time I used heavy cardstock so my card would be very sturdy, but they can be printed on layering weight cardstock and would be just as pretty and reduce the weight on your card too. 
I cut a mat using my Spellbinders Labels Four and stamped it with an image from WaltzingMouse Very Vintage Labels No. 4.  Inside that label, I used a few images from PTI's Garden Variety set.  Doesn't it go nicely with that watering can?  To pretty up the can, I added some hot pink pom-poms.  I had to have something to fill up my watering can, so I cut some Larger than Life flowers from PTI and had them peek out of the can.  I added a little stickles and a cute little yellow tag tied with bakers twine just to add a bit more color to this card.  So, what do you think?  Make sure you check out all of Waltzingmouse digital products.  You can create a very cute card in no time at all!

24 comments:

Pauline said...

This is gorgeous, what wonderful colours! A fabulous card!

Deborah Frings said...

It's absolutely gorgeous. I love the watering can cut out of Claire's pretty papers. This so bright and pretty. Great idea.

Jen Adcock said...

Outstanding! Talk about a marriage made I heaven! What wonderful entree into the dance. I am just in awe. The watering can complete with blooms and the lace/pompon strand are so fabulous! Crazy cool!

Renee said...

It's beautiful!!
Love that watering can with the flowers!
And the little pom-poms...
just adorable!
Bright, gorgeous colors!
You did fabby with your 1st "waltz"!
Can't wait until we order!

Sue Ann said...

BEAUTIFUL ...... all of it ........ BEAUTIFUL!!!

Joanne Gilch said...

Nice card from the digi world. That paper is pretty and the floral arrangement is lovely. What a great entry into your first WMS waltz.

Lynn Mercurio said...

How very lovely. Your watering can card is a great way to send a paper bouquet to a friend. Fantastic job.

Karen B. said...

What a cute idea! Such fun colors! And did I mention what a cute idea this was???!!!!

Joyce across the Pond said...

What a sweet card...love it!

Unknown said...

yes!!! this is so pretty, love all the delicate wee flowers!!! and the colours are such fun!! a gorgeous summery birthday card! Thank you so much for waltzing along with us, a beautiful inspirational card!! hugs to you!

Inkyfingers said...

What a great idea Cathy and I love how you have put it together. The flowers in the can are just gorgeous.
Hugs
Carol x

Cyndie said...

Wow, what a bright and cheery card! The colors are fantastic and I love those flowers!

Julia Aston said...

Your lovely watering can is perfect for the garden birthday party! Love how you used Claire's digital celtic papers for your can - the flowers look wonderful popping out of the top! So glad you waltzed with us today and shared this lovely project!

Purrfect Paper Creations said...

Just beautiful! Love the twine and the pom-poms, makes a perfect card!

Chris L.

snowbear said...

Cute card.

Charmaine Stack said...

What a clever card and so cheery with those pom-poms and the striped twine.

Cassie_lu said...

what a great take on this month's theme

Julie said...

What an adorable and clever idea! I love the pom poms!

Stephanie said...

Cathy, your work never ceases to amaze me. This is so gorgeous! Love how you used the dies to "stuff" your watering can. Just beautiful!

LaurieJ said...

Your watering can is VERY cute! I'm a gardener and I wish I had a watering can like that! Love that you used the Victoriana Papers.

Carol's Ink Spot said...

Beautiful card! Very cheerful.

~ Ali Robertson ~ said...

This is fab, love it

ali x

LittleSurferGirl said...

Oh my. Gorgeous! I love that you used the larger than life flowers to stick out of the can! So appropriate! I was eyeing some pom poms the other day at the store....now I may need to back and get them. This shows me they would look so cute as trim on the big cupcake die! The tiny tag is the perfect little touch. Great card!

Jen Cuthbertson said...

what a wonderful and cheery watering can! Well done!