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Monday, November 21, 2011

WMSC#74 Candy Canes

Since the rest of the week is going to be pretty hectic getting ready for Thanksgiving, I knew I better get my Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge  #74 card done early, so here is my take on the sketch by Claire Brennan.
My card today uses my new Waltzingmouse Candy Jar Filler set.  My friend Renee of It's a Patchwork Life, sent me a gigantic package of patterned paper, all cut up into nice, usable sizes.  I have been wanting to use this very sparkly candy cane print paper for a while and this sketch was the perfect opportunity.  I used a Martha Stewart edge punch for the pinebough border, copics to color the candy canes, lots and lots of chunky glitter to sparkle them up and an embossing folder to add that snowflake pattern to the green circle image.  I stamped the bow four time, embossed it with silver embossing powder and popped it up.  The sentiment from Waltzingmouse A Cottage Christmas was stamped and embossed in silver on a Spellbinder banner.  I hope everyone is almost ready for their Thanksgiving celebration and of course, make sure you take some time to check out this weeks Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge, you will see lots of great cards and gain tons of inspiration.

16 comments:

Joyce said...

Wow, Cathy. This card is amazing. There is so much going on--every detail is so clever. I love how you made that bow and embossed everything in silver. Those candy canes look so yummy. I'm so glad that you wrote that you used an edge punch for the pinebough border, because I thought you fussy cut them all, and I was going to send you and Advil! Just lovely.

Cyndie said...

Oh gosh, how CUTE this is! How lucky of you to score a set of patterned paper that matches your stamps so well! I love the silver embossing and glitter, and the banner and pine bough border. The whole thing is just darling!

Kelly S. said...

TOTALLY FESTIVE, CATHY! This card just makes me smile, it's so full of sweet Christmas cheer! Love the pine bough edges, the candy cane paper(I HAVE some of that, YAY!), the shimmering carndy canes and bow...and the sentiment banner! This card is the cause of BIG SMILES...and a hankering for some peppermint ;)!

Kim Heggins said...

Now this card just screams Merry Christmas! This is just so festive and beautiful. You never cease to amaze me with your talent.

Jen Cuthbertson said...

Cute, cute, cute!! I love the layers, that embossed banner, and those adorable candy canes! I love everything! Well done!

Marybeth said...

Love this card too, your so talented. What a fun card, love the MS border punch and the way you used it. Is this a kinda new stamp co. I love the stamps you have been using from W. M something. Have a wonderful thanksgiving Cathy.

Deborah Frings said...

This is such a festive card - love the candy cane paper and the pretty leaf border. The bow on the jar and sentiment label are great. Super card!

Mona Pendleton said...

What a sweet card Cathy! Love all the candy canes and the silver embossed detail! Thanks for playing along with the WMSC :) Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Teresa Kline said...

this is gorgeous...luv the candy canes...hope you have a super week!

enjoy *~*

Renee said...

You used the paper...
aaawwww!
It looks fabulous!
Love those pine boughs...
I'm going to have to check those out!
And the candy canes look delicious...
everything came together so fabulously! :)

Jeanne J. said...

Wow Cathy!! This is so festive. I LOVE those little branches peeking out and the silver embossing. The candy canes look yummy wrapped up in that gorgeous layered bow! BEAUTIFUL!

Pauline said...

Gorgeous card Cathy, so festive and I love the branch punched edges, so pretty.

Jen Adcock said...

Gosh Cathy, you just go from strength to strength. This is such a festive beauty. Love what you've done with the label and the jar in particular. The label embossing and the bow are such great touches. Love your work so.

JJ Bolton said...

Love all the details! The sparkly bow is fantastic! And the leafy frame you did is just inspired!

Sharron said...

Love all your wonderful details--SO VERY FESTIVE! Love the bow, all the silver embossing and the super yummy candy canes. Great job with this challenge!!

Savitri said...

What a fun and gorgeous card!! Thanks for playing with the Mischief Makers!!