Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Waltzingmouse Stamps: Gingham & Co.

Welcome to the first day of sneak peeks for the new stamps releasing at Waltzingmouse Stamps on May 1st.  Today, the design team is previewing the new stamp set called Gingham & Co.  Claire has designed a wonderful set filled with gingham backgrounds and a reversed polka dot background.  It's such a great addition to the background stamps.


I used the new Gingham & Co. set to create my quilted background on my card.  I stamped the gingham and reversed polka dot patterns a few times each on cream cardstock with baby pink CTMH ink.  Then, I used a 1.75" square punch to punch 8 squares of each pattern.  I sponged some antique linen distress ink around the edges, added a dab of adhesive to each square (just enough to hold them in place before stitching), and created my quilted background.  I stitched my quilt to a black mat and stitched each square in place.  Doesn't it create a fun quilted look?  I always love quilted backgrounds like this.

To create my sentiment piece, I started by stamping the dotted circle from the Vintage Circles Small stamp set and the sentiment from the Spring Baskets stamp set with tuxedo black memento ink on cream cardstock.  I die cut my circle using a circle nestability die and my Grand Calibur die cut machine.  I added some antique linen distress ink to the edges.  Then, I die cut the black scalloped circle using a lacey circles nestability die.  I stamped the flowers and leaves from the Roses in Bloom stamp set on copic x-press it cardstock, colored them with copic markers (R20, R21, R22, YG63, YG67), and cut them out.  I adhered them to my sentiment piece with foam adhesive.  Then, I wrapped my ribbon around my card, tied a bow, and stitched a button in the center.  I attached my patterned paper to my card with my atg adhesive and glue dots in the corners.  Then, I adhered my sentiment with foam adhesive.

Hop on over to the rest of the design team ladies' blogs for lots more inspiration using the new Gingham & Co stamp set (available May 1st).

59 comments:

Deirdre said...

Niki, love, love what you created. Adore the patchwork. Beautiful.

~ Ali Watson ~ said...

Wow Niki this is a stunner, loving this new set. Can't wait for release now excited dot com :D
Ali x

Deborah Frings said...

Niki - this is just stunning. I love the quilt effect with the two papers and super stitching. And your rose centrepiece is magnificent. Looking forward to the next lots of samples!

Joan B said...

Wow this is gorgeous

Wendy ten Hove said...

Lovely card! The background is so pretty this way, love the warm quilted look you gave it! The gingham is lovely, but I especially like the reversed dots! Gorgeous!!
Great card!
Hugs, Wendy

Moira said...

Love the quilting and patchwork background - so creative! TFS

Julia Aston said...

What a beautiful quilt bg on this Niki! Love the coloring on your big bloom!

Kelly Schirmer said...

Niki, NIKI! Your ability to stamp and use layouts and color schemes that are so perfectly-balanced are always something that I have admired soo much! This card is no exception, it's just PERFECT! Love the stitched gingham quilty in the background!!

Kelly Schirmer said...

Quilty??? Hee! That must mean a wee quilt, as Claire would say!

Amber Hight said...

WOW! Gorgeous card Niki! I can't wait to see teh rest! Love the pink, cream, and black color combo, so classic and beautiful:)

Carola said...

Hi Niki
This card is gorgeous! I love this quilted background and I especially like how you mixed the gingham and the reverse polka dot stamps, that looks really great.
Kind regards
Carola

~amy~ said...

simply stunning! Love how the bloom pops and all that wonderful stitching!

Diane Jaquay said...

Oh NIKI, this is simply exquisite!!! I don't really "need" another gingham set, but oh those reverse polka dots are calling my name big time lol!

deb vandersteeg said...

Niki this is a wonderful card. I love the quilted look of it. Your stitching is perfect. Great work girlie.
Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Ted said...

Niki, as always, you create something just beautiful! :) I love this quilt-card! Gorgeous! I'm very curious how large the gingham background stamp is (if it's "card-sized") so I reckon I'll have to keep an eye out. :)

Kathy Martin said...

Love your quilted design!

saskia said...

So beautiful and so elegant! :)

Susi said...

Wow - that gingham/polka dot quilted background is the perfect backdrop for this beautiful card!

Michelle said...

So pretty, Niki --love all the sewing --I would not have the patience for that!!

basslady said...

awesome creation with fantastic stitching!
so wonderful!
hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Anya said...

Very pretty, Niki! I love the gingham combined with the polka dots, and I'm a big fan of the quilted background myself! :) Beautiful!

Karen H. said...

Beautiful card! I love the quilted background and the boldness of the black accents.

erin thiem said...

Love the patchwork feel to this, fun to see your and Anya's takes are similar, but different.

Cyndie said...

I absolutely adore your patchwork background! It beautifully frames your rose. Stunning card!

Bonnie Sharp said...

love...love....love....Simply beautiful Niki!

BethieJ said...

LOVE this Niki!! GREAT color combo!!! So happy your gonna be part of the WM team now!! Just LOVE your creations!! :)
Have a GREAT day!

Mona L. Pendleton said...

Beautiful card Niki! Love the gingham patchwork quilt!

Carol R said...

This is SO PRETTY! I love quilts and your use of this new stamp is wonderful. Very pretty rose too!

Carly said...

Wow Niki this is just outstanding!! Beautifully done!

Meredith said...

*Stunning* Niki!

peggysue said...

That patchwork is the sweetest idea, and I always like a card in pink!

Darla said...

This is adorable, I LOVE it!!

Mendi Yoshikawa said...

I too love patchwork backgrounds! I can't get enough of them and your card is gorgeous! This set looks very versatile--This just might be the month where I can get my order to exceed $80 for free shipping. :)

Lynn Mercurio said...

Wow Niki...this is striking. That little touch of black really makes your whole card SING! Outstanding stitching too!

Lisa Hjulberg said...

Oh Niki Niki Niki, this is beauty-full! I love the "quilt" background. Brilliant!

Tosh said...

How charming is your blocked background and your beautifully framed sentiment Niki!! What a gorgeous card!!

jeanne said...

Niki,
Really pretty card. I wouldn't have thought black trim for a pastel card but WOW! This really worked and the pink really pops because of it. Really nice - great job!!!

Christina MacLaren said...

Niki, this is amazing! I am in love with the quilted look right now, and your take on it is stunning. Just gorgeous!

Pops x said...

Hi sweetie, your creation is simply stunning, gorgeous work big hugs love pops x

Jen said...

LOVE-LOVE-Loving this card. The background is really wonderful. You have showcased the WMStamps so well.
Thank you for sharing

Shannan Teubner said...

EEEEKKK!!! This is adorable, Niki!! I love it!

Jan Garber said...

I love the way you created your own quilt colors and pattern! I am always looking for a certain color gingham/check/dot paper! These stamps are perfect! And your sewing is gorgeous!

Melissa Ladd said...

So gorgeous, Niki! I love the patchwork, and your rose is beautiful!!

karen q said...

Wow Niki, that is some serious sewing on this card. I think the patchwork is wonderful and really sets off this card. Wonderful depth on the flower too.

Bev J. said...

So, so pretty. Love the gingham and dots together and you do such neat stitching!

Lousette Ashton said...

Love your quilted background - so beautiful!

Alice Roushia said...

This is absolutely stunning Niki.I love the pink and black together.

Michele L. said...

hi Niki,
Very nice card, I like the quilted look it has!just so pretty

LaurieJ said...

So beautiful, Niki!! The colors you chose and your stitching are just perfect.

Geny said...

This card is just gorgeous Niki, I love the patchwork pattern you created!

Tracey said...

This is gorgeous Niki! I love it!!

Barb Ghigliotty said...

Such a pretty, pretty card! I love how the Gingham pattern pops against your stitching! Thanks so much for the inspiration, and for a chance to win such lovely goodies!!!

Denise (peanutbee) said...

Wowwwwwwwww, I love everything about this!!....the patchwork design, the pop of black....REEEEEEALLY stunning!

Jennifer Cuthbertson said...

This is amazing, Niki! I love the patchwork you created and that black is so striking with that pink! Love it!

Rachel ♥ (Gingerbread Gal) said...

Lovely! The coloring is beautiful, but that quilted background is simply stunning! Amazing card!

Helen Lebrett said...

What a beautiful card! I love how you made the quilted-polka dot background: so fun and pretty at the same time!!

Ren-Yi said...

wow - love the quilt, Nikki! this is amazing and i love the pink, black, white combination. so classic and a beautiful way to support that rose!

Serena said...

Gorgeous! Love the quilted background!

Leigh Ann Baird said...

Wowza!