Monday, May 17, 2010

Waltzingmouse Stamps' Beautiful Birthday Blog Waltz!



* Fair warning, this is a long post. I think it's worth reading about the giveaway and at least there's a pretty card at the end! *

Welcome to my lengthy post for the Waltzingmouse Stamps' (WMS) May Blog Waltz. This month is both WMS' and my birthday and I have quite the birthday present for you! It's been 6 weeks since I've blogged. (It hasn't been quite that long since I crafted, check out Scrap Our Stash to see some of my other projects!) A lot has happened in 6 weeks, let me fill you in:
- I missed the April WMS Blog Waltz, and I was sad for days. :(
- I became a Guest Design Team Member at Scrap Our Stash
- I *successfully* defended my thesis
- I had a birthday on May 1!
- I was denied a margarita...and then got it for free (<- Critically important after a thesis defense!)
- I ran in the Montana Women's Run with my best friend and my new B-Squad mom!
- I graduated from college with my 2 bachelor degrees and my masters degree
- I said goodbye for the last time to some dear friends
- I accepted a job offer that will take me to Columbus, Ohio in July
- I went through my craft stuff and I have decided to sell almost 1/2 of it!
Those are just the highlights! A lot has happened and I've decided that I will be giving away some goodness as a way to celebrate!
Here's how to play along:
1) You must become a follower of my blog
2) You must go to Scrap Our Stash and submit something for either one of the May challenges (There's a sketch and theme challenge)
2.5) If you use WMS Stamps, you'll get 2 entries!
3) You must comment on this post with a link to your blog post!
What will you win?
You will get a Fiskars Stamp Press and the WMS Set of your choice! This is a rather large prize (especially for any of my stateside followers) and I want a ton of people to participate so, I'll leave this open until May 24!
You're probably wondering what I did for this Blog Waltz, huh? Here's my card!
I used the Labels 5 set, and some inspiration from WMS Makers' blog to make this lovely birthday card! It's a birthday card for my bestest friend! Her birthday is today and I didn't mail the card. I may just have to deliver it myself! *wink, wink* (Hi Molli!) The card is made with papers that Belinda sent to me as part of our Swappin' Sistahs challenge and a piece of copper metal sheet. I embossed the words and frame so that they stood out better on the patterned paper. If I were to submit this as my "outside the box" card at Scrap Our Stash I would have to say that using the metal sheet and the flowers-on-a-pin as something I always see but never use. In case you're wondering the card is a little mini 4 x 4 card and I'm thinking it needs a matching envelope. Back to my craft area now!
For those who are Waltzing with WMS and stumbled on my blog, go check out the WMS Forum or Claire's Blog for all of the links to the other participants' blogs!

30 comments:

  1. Yay for getting a chance to be crafty and blogging again! And I know that list is really only the highlights. Lots of changes your way still to come, but it will all come together. :) Beautiful card and photography for your project today! I'm really liking it!

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  2. Lovely colors on this card! the flowers are so pretty and I love the embossed framings of the sentiment!

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  3. Wow, what an exciting life you lead!! LOL Congrats on all of your recent accomplishments. You should be very proud of all your hard work and the end results!! Best wishes to you in your new job and city - all very exciting!!

    Your project is beautiful - I love the focal image and how you "antiqued" it. Gorgeous!

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  4. Mega pretty card... LOVE it!
    Hugs
    Angela xxx.

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  5. What a lovely card, love the fab copper die cut, that gives such a warm feel to the card!

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  6. So pretty! :) Love the copper color with the rest of the papers and congrats on all the achievements!

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  7. Wow you've had a lot going on! Congratulations on graduating with not only 2 bachelor degrees but also a masters! You should be proud of yourself for all that you've accomplished.

    Thank you for the chance to win your fabulous giveaway! Who wouldn't want to win a stamp set of their choice from WMS?

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  8. Gorgeous, love the label, and the colour combo is fab.

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  9. Congrats on all those achievements! I'd say that margarita was essential! Love your card, and that die cut metal sheet is brilliant in more ways than one!

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  10. Your card is very pretty. The copper sheet adds a nice touch to your card.

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  11. nice card! i likey. a what a fun give-a-way. i need to go assemble a card now!

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  12. Huge congratulations Stephanie!!, you are about to start a whole new chapter in your life and I wish you the very best of everything, you have worked so hard and deserve all of it!! your card is super, I love the copper frame, and how you have co-ordinated everything! Thank you for waltzing with us!

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  13. This card is perfect, it's the best to show off fancy floral embellishments with that beautiful copper die cut and those lovely muted colours...

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  14. Wow--that's so elegant. Love how you photographed it with the pearls. That definitely adds a beautiful touch.

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  15. Very beautiful card! Love the Vintage look!

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  16. Beautiful Card from a very busy lady!!!Good Luck with it all!

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  17. A very pretty card! Love the vintage feel of it!

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  18. What an impressive achievement list Stephanie - and have time for crafting too - you certainly should be proud of yourself. Great little card - I love the copper mat - it really makes the label pop.

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  19. Congrats on all the successes and good luck to your future. Lovely set for the WMS waltz.

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  20. Very pretty! The die cut copper is stunning! So glad you could waltz along with us!

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  21. Lovely card - very pretty!
    BTW, I loved Montana and still miss it :)

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  22. Sorry I don't have a blog site but I do follow you and love the things you post. Keep up the good work. This is my favorite card of all the ones you have made. Keep up the good work.

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  23. This is the best card you have made. Keep up the good work and I will be continuing to follow you to see what you can create

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  24. Beautiful card. The copper sheeting frame is fantastic!

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  25. Great job on a beautiful card. This is your best work yet. I will be continuing to follow you. Deb

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  26. Beautiful vintage card - love the copper frame. Enjoyed reading your post tonight!

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  27. I like the shiny copper against the distressed looking green background. Congratulations on all your recent successes!

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  28. hello steph - i'm stepping outta the box with a card for my brother :)
    http://smallhanded.blogspot.com/2010/05/hip-hip-hooray.html

    thanks for a chance to win!

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  29. Steph, just wanted to let you know that I'm playing in your blog candy challenge but don't enter my name. :) Just figured I'd help spread the world and maybe someone from my blog readership will join the challenge as well! :)

    http://cadnileb.blogspot.com/2010/05/floral-thanks.html

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