Sunday, April 3, 2011

Some exciting news and Waltzingmouse Stamps April SOAP Day 4

I am very excited tonight that I can finally share that I've been asked to join the Waltzingmouse Stamps design team.  I have had the pleasure of knowing Claire, the owner, for a few years now.  She is one of the sweetest people I have met since I began stamping.  I am so excited to get to work with her and her stamp images are just amazing.  She puts so much thought and detail into her stamp designs.

Last month, Claire made the announcement that she is going to release stamps bi-monthly from now on.  During the off months, Claire and the design team will be sharing more inspiration during the WMS Stamps of Approval Parade AKA SOAP.  We'll be using the stamp sets released the previous month for three days starting on the first and then, we will highlight one of the previously released sets on the 4th.


This month, we're highlighting the Spring Baskets stamp set.  I just love the pretty baskets and images in this set!  With Easter just around the corner, I decided to create an Easter card using one of the baskets and the large Easter egg image.  There are lots of other great images in the set that would be perfect for Spring and Mother's Day.  I colored the image on copic x-press it cardstock with copic markers.  I used these colors: Y15, Y17, Y19, YG25, YG17. BG11, BG13, R30, R32, R27. R29. E33. E35, E37, W1, W3, and the colorless blender.  I used some patterned papers from October Afternoon's Thrift Shop line.   I stitched my layers, added some lace, some baker's twine, and a red button.  I adhered my image and sentiment using foam adhesive.

You'll find lots more inspiration using the Spring Baskets stamp set from the rest of the design team.  Be sure to check out all their amazing projects from the last three days, too, if you missed them!

  • We hope that you have enjoyed and been inspired the past few days from our Stamp of Approval Parade (highlighting last month’s sets and the Spring Baskets set).  Now it’s time for you to get your craftiness on as we invite you to participate in a CASE (Copy and Share Everything) competition.

    Find a card or project from any of the projects posted over the past few days by the WMS Design Team, CASE that project using Waltzingmouse Stamp images, and link it using the Inlinkz on Claire’s blog.  At the end of the competition, one project will be randomly selected to be highlighted with a Parade of its own on several of the Design Team blogs.

    We hope you will enjoy this competition and that it will inspire you be creative. You have one week to complete and link your project as the competition will close at 8:00 AM Claire’s time on April 10th (which is 3 AM Eastern, 2 AM Central and Midnight, Pacific time).  The winner will be announced on Claire’s blog on April 11th.

  • I can't wait to see what everyone creates!  Have a wonderful week!
Niki

46 comments:

Katie Renz said...

Congrats Niki... such fun news and so deserving! Love the card!

Carole said...

Congrats Niki, you deserve it !!!
Happy to see you in this great DT.

Gabby said...

Nice, cheery card! I love the papers and the way you repeated colors, drawing them all together. The coloring is wonderful, as always. Congratulations on joining the WMS DT! :)

Helen Lebrett said...

What a pretty card: your coloring is wonderful, and I love (and own) that great paper:-)

Cassandra said...

What a perfect fit, you and Waltzing mouse!! I shouldn't be surprised at all. Can't wait to see what else you have in store and I am so glad your first official outing is with a stamp set I have just bought.

Lynn Mercurio said...

This is beautiful Niki. Love all the stitching detail.
Congratulations and welcome to the WMS team!

Amber Hight said...

How awesome is that! Congrats, Niki! You're going to do WONDERS with WM stamps:)

Alice Roushia said...

Niki, Congratulations....Claire is lucky to have you on her team. As always, I look forward to your inspiration and creations.

Diane Jaquay said...

Woohoo Niki, so excited to hear you'll be designing for WM!!! I love their stamps! Your card today is simply FABULOUS, so Springy and colorful, love!

Michelle said...

Gorgeous Card, Niki - love how the red really pops. And congrats on the dt position!

Bev J. said...

Congrats! Neat card you created-like the design and the different colors.

Sarah Martina said...

So beautiful Niki! :) I wish I had the coloring skills that you have! :) Til then... I'll continue to paper piece, Lol! Welcome to the team!

Queen Mary said...

Congrats Niki! Claire is brilliant for snapping up your talent! I love this card and that you used these papers -- I never would have paired them for Easter! You are definitely a genius!

Kathy said...

Welcome Niki... love the textured look of your card... great job!!!

Julia Aston said...

A big welcome to the WMS DT Niki! we're SO happy to have you along with us!! Love your wonderful design and the pretty papers you used to highligt this gorgeously colored basket!

Christina MacLaren said...

Congratulations, Niki! I can't wait to see what you do with Claire's stamps. This card is so bright and cheerful. As always, I love your choice of papers and coloring!

Tanya Phillips said...

Wow, congrats!! :)

Bonnie Sharp said...

Beautiful and colourful and simply gorgeous!! Welcome to our team Niki - so delighted that you are joining us!!

amy johnson said...

Congratulations on being chosen for the team. Your card is gorgeous! Love the paper!

Ayana Posadas said...

Your coloring looks amazing, Niki! I love your sweet Easter card. :)

Laura said...

thats great! so happy for you!

Alyssa S said...

Great design! Love the card ;o)
Huge congrats!! So excited to see your work with these fantastic stamps!

Mona L. Pendleton said...

Welcome to the WM DT Niki! Your card is lovely! Great job coloring those Easter eggs and love the patterned paper!

Linda K said...

congrats Niki!I look forward to seeing more inspiration from you! Love your bright and cheery Easter card!!

Lori Winters said...

Hi Niki,
Nice to see you at WaltzingMouse, congrats on your new assignment and I am looking forward to seeing your creations!!

Geny said...

Congrats Niki, what a wonderful DT to get the chance to work on!!! Hooray, I ♥ WMS!!!

Beate said...

Congratulations Niki! You make every stamp shine. Claire is smart to have asked you.
LOVE this Easter basket card. As always your coloring is amazing. LOVE your layout, stitching and lace! Wonderful card.
Hugs and smiles

Kelly Schirmer said...

Awesome card, Niki! It's so exciting to see that you are designing for WMS! Can't wait to see all of your wonderful creative ideas with these stamps!

Tracey said...

Congratulations Niki! Great news! Love your fantastic card!

Meredith said...

Awesome card Niki!! I love your DP's, and the layout is great. Your colouring is just beautiful! I kind of suspected we were going to see you as the newest DT member - as soon as you finished up with PTI, I noticed you hanging around with Claire so much more.... I just had a feeling :) I can't wait to see your monthly creations!

karen q said...

How exciting Niki, congratulations. I will be looking forward to your Waltzingmouse posts. I love your card. Have a great week.

Kate W. said...

To me, you are the best Copic colorer in the whole world so it is quite an honor to be on the team with you!!! I like your updated blog pic!! Your card is, of course, beautifully colored and coordinated!

LaurieJ said...

Congratulations Niki on being asked to join the Waltzingmouse DT. What exciting news! I've followed your blog for awhile, so I just know that you are going to be a wonderful addition to the team. I love the card that you created today. You did a beautiful job on the coloring and your stitching and paper choice is perfect!

Tosh said...

Oh how I love the red/yellow combo with this image Niki!! Your Easter eggs and basket just pop with your superb coloring!! WOW!! And might I just say, it's an honor to be joining this fabulous DT with you!! :)

Alice W. said...

congratulations, Niki! so happy that you are on the WMS team!! they are so lucky to have you! love love your beautiful card. fabulous coloring and design.

Susan Hogan said...

A very pretty card - the colours are so clear and bright and the whole card has a clean look without loosing its elegance. Congratulations on becoming a WMS DT member.

Cassie K said...

love the bright colors and the coloring of the image. beautiful card

Silke Ledlow said...

GORGEOUS Easter card Niki!!! Love your coloring! CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW DESIGN GIG..you are a great addition to the team!!! Have fun..hugs ~S~

Carol R said...

Oh how wonderful! Congratulations! Love WMS and the new way they will be releasing their products and show casing other sets in-between. Beautiful card and coloring!

jen shears said...

Congrats, Niki!!! what exciting news! :D

Deborah Frings said...

Lovely card - and many congratulations on becoming a WMS DT member! Looking forward to seeing your cards!

Rachel P. said...

Another GORGEOUS card, Niki...and I'm excited to see you joining WMS!!! Congrats...what a great choice they made!

Anya said...

Welcome to the team, Niki - I look forward to working with you! You've kicked things off with a real stunner! Your coloring is just fantastic!

Leigh Ann Baird said...

Congratulations and your card is perfection as usual!

teri said...

That is so awesome. Sending huge congrats your way. You totally deserve everything great that comes your way!

Lisa Hjulberg said...

Niki, this is stunning! I love the bold colors. Colors like these always catch my eye. ;)
Congrats on the new gig with WMS! You will love being a part of that very special group. I know I did.
Cheers!
Lisa