Monday, September 19, 2011

Waltzingmouse Stamps September Release Blog Waltz

Welcome to the Waltzingmouse Stamps September Release Blog Waltz!  There are four new sets releasing today: A Cottage Home, Say It Loud: Winter Holiday, Hocus Pocus, and A Cottage Christmas.   The design team is having a blog hop to celebrate the new release and to share some sneak peeks at the final set, A Cottage Christmas.

I hope you have been working your way along the Blog Waltz and leaving comments along the way.  You should have arrived here from Laurie's blog.  You have until September 22 to comment on as many of the Design Team blogs as possible because a winner will be selected at that time from one of the Design Team members’ blogs to win a Waltzingmouse Stamp set of choice. The winner will be announced on the 23rd on Claire’s blog.


I thought that the new A Cottage Christmas set would be perfect to use to create some tags that you could attach to package and homemade goodies.  I started by cutting out some 5" long tags using my Cricut and the Art Philosophy cartridge from Close to My Heart.  Then, I stamped the cottage and sentiment using tuxedo black memento ink.  I colored parts of the houses using some copic markers and a white koh-i-nor pencil (like a prismacolor pencil).  I love the look of white pencil colored on kraft cardstock.  Then, I finished off the tags with some white seam binding, baker's twine, and red buttons.

Okay, now it's time to hop on to Anya's blog to see what type of wonderful creation she has made to share with you today.

Happy Hopping!

Niki

86 comments:

Lindsey said...

ooooh what gorgeous tags, I'd be so happy to receive this on a gift! ; )

Dorothy C. said...

Perfect tags - great job on the coloring.

Maja said...

Love your tags.

Julia Aston said...

Love the colors on the Kraft tag Niki! Won't these look lovely on holiday packages!

Jen T said...

Perfectly delightful!

Kathy said...

Wonderful tags!

JJ Bolton {Ribbon Girls} said...

Your tags are lovely! And thanks for the tip on using the white pencil on kraft. I do agree that the result is beautiful!

Tosh said...

These tags are just too cute Niki!! And I LOVE that you added snow to the trees. Clever!

Kelly Schirmer said...

More Copic loveliness! These tags are perfectly frameable! Awesomely sweet, Niki!

Kathy in Idaho said...

Nice tags. The cottage is so fun.

Gloria Westerman said...

I need to get this cartridge....love your tags.....and I need to start making some now for Christmas...tfs

Andrea Ewen said...

Gorgeous, Niki...the kraft background makes your coloring look amazing! (Not that it's not amazing in it's own right :)

Lesli Fields said...

Nice tags. I love the Gingerbread look they have. Such a nice finish for those Christmas gifts!

Sandie said...

Love your colouring against the kraft background. Amazing creations.

Deborah Frings said...

Fabulous tags - lovely colouring - I do like the snowtopped Christmas trees by the door!

Laraine R said...

Great tags!

Moi said...

Beautiful and festive. Makes you almost want to look forward to cooler weather. :)

Christine Harrop said...

These gift tags are such a great idea

Sarah Martina said...

There you go with the kraft again! Knocking my socks off! I *adore* these in every way!

Clare Buswell said...

fabulous tags!

Ellen ♥ CardMonkey said...

tREEEEEE-Mendous!! thank you for sharing!
Lovely blog, by the way. I am a new follower.
Fondly,
Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
E-mail: cardmonkey@comcast.net

Sian said...

What an adorable set of tags! Wonderful! :) and they are indeed home made with love :)

Wanda Cullen said...

Love these sweet holiday tags!

Jan Garber said...

Gorgeous little gift tags!

Moira said...

Those tags are adorable - add me to your gift list!! LOL!

Cheryl W said...

Those tags are so sweet! They will really dress up any Christmas gift and make it special.

Betty Bourassa said...

Your tags are so cute. I just love the new Waltzingmouse stamps.

Kathy Martin said...

These are SOOOOO cute and festive! :)

Laura Isham said...

Gorgeous tags, Niki! They are a perfect match with home made cookies!

Becca Feeken said...

Awwwww....those tags are as sweet as can be!! What a perfect touch to a gift! Love your coloring Niki - I'm in awe girl!!

Charlotte Schleue Zweigoron said...

What a great idea for a gift tag! I love them.

Kim W said...

Wow Love the white pencil on the craft paper!So cute, especially like the red button,Iam inspired . :)

carol b said...

Great tags to accompany special gifts!
carol b

Carol from kiwi land said...

Lovely tags and as someone said gingerbread house ish.I'm sure that was intentional.There is so much to do with this stamp set.Well done.

Lynn Wild, England, UK said...

Such beautiful tags - the receipients will adore them!
Lynn Wild

Cheryl Stauffer said...

Terrific tags--they would certainly come in very handy to add to any size gift! Love these new stamps.

Sharron Gregory said...

Adorable tags! Love the kraft & brown--and the snow on the green firs by the door. I had problems posting comments yesterday but wanted to tell you how amazing I thought your card is. Everything is so beautifully colored and the sky looks stunning. Awesome Job!!

Meghan said...

Gorgeous tags...so festive!

María Alba Negrón said...

Hi Niki!,
How did you know that I LOVE making Tags! This are scrumptious!!!! I will be making some this Christmas!
Cariños,
María Alba Negrón
San Juan, Puerto Rico
perfectasimperfecciones@gmail.com

Marge R. (mer) said...

These gorgeous tags will make Christmas even more special than ever! LOVE them and that they're home made with love!!!

DeniseB said...

Love your gift tags! Very fun!
DeniseB

Kathy E. said...

Great tags...how sweet and useful...Lovely work!
Thank you for sharing.

Jane Super said...

You have done a lovely job with these stamps. I think your tags are wonderful. Thank you!

Marisa Grosson said...

Love the tags.

Kris said...

Great tags and coloring. It makes me want to get started on my own tags!!!

Cathy Weber said...

Niki, that white on kraft is so pretty and I think I might be able to come somewhat close to that if I try really hard! These are so cute and I can see them tied around some pumpkin bread in cello bags for Christmas gifts. The tag would make up for the slightly dry bread! LOL

Renee said...

These are GORGEOUS!!
Love these colors with the kraft...
just feels like a country Christmas!
Aboslutely fabby! :)

Barb said...

perfection! white on kraft is so pretty...as are the images in these cottage sets. wonderful creations again this release nikki. huge fan of your design work.

Penny Reed said...

I think I sound redundant, but these are so cute. What a nice addition to a gift! Love it!

RuthAnn King said...

Perfect and pretty tags, these stamp sets are fabulous. Thank you for sharing, and the chance to win, take care. RuthAnn

jen said...

Your tags are so pretty. I love that pop of white against the kraft paper. :)
Thank you for sharing.

Helen Lebrett said...

Beautiful tags, Nikki! They look extra elegant with those extra opulent bows!! And I'll have to try your tip to use the white pencil on the kraft paper :-)

Belinda Langner said...

Lovely tags! :) Coloring on the kraft is so cooL!

Sonia said...

Wow! What beautiful tags!

Sharon said...

Great tags!

Kim H said...

I really like the Kraft tags and how the colors show on it. Thank you.

sam said...

my favorite so far, I think - love these tags!!! TFS...

Rebekka said...

These tags are adorable.

Charmaine said...

Claire has really heard those folks who were clamouring for images to colour in. These tags are very sweet, and you are right, white on kraft is very effective.

DebbieD said...

Love. Great idea for some beautiful packages!

Beverly Tiemann said...

Very nice tags! White on kraft always looks awesome.

Astrid said...

Gorgeous tags! These stamps are just so versatile!

Heather said...

Perfect little tags - I need these stamps!!!
tfs

Monika/buzsy said...

These are so pretty Niki. Love the coloring and the pretty red ribbon. :o)

Jessica said...

Lovely tags! Great idea for any gift. TFS

Ginny K. said...

I love those tags, the more I see of craft paper with white and red the more I am loving that idea, and could I ever use those tags for Christmas gifts! Wonderful! ~gin~

Cheryl B. said...

I love these Kraft tags. They are colored so beautifully!

Rudlis said...

Fabulous tags! Unusual colors. Looks so pretty and classy!

Sue D said...

Beautiful tags and I like the use of white pencil.

~ Ali Watson ~ said...

Wow wow and wow love them
Ali x

Jo Ann Mooney said...

Your tags are so beautiful. The colors make them look 3-dimensional! What a fabulous job! Love them!

peggysue said...

Love the addition of the twine, what a great set of tags!

Shannon White said...

Wow! What Lovely Christmas tags! So Perfect for packages and goodies! Love the Copics and white pencil on the Kraft too! Such a Fantastic look!8-)
Hugs
Shannon 8-)

Gail B said...

How cute is that!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

Jo Anna Grimsley said...

Cute tags. Thanks for sharing.

Kelly Schelske said...

Beautiful Niki!

Maria said...

I love your tags.
They are amazing, forget the present the tags are enough.
Maria V.

Pauline said...

These tags are gorgeous, wonderful colouring!

Carola said...

Niki, your tags are very beautiful. This cottag looks really great on kraft and I especially like the snow on the roofs and in front of the windows. And the white binding and the red button are just a perfect match.
Kind regards
Carola

Karin said...

Darling tags! Love the previous post with the spooky house too :) Your sky is amazing!

Anya said...

I love this idea, Niki! The cottages are the perfect size for a tag, and the way you've colored them really is beautiful! These would be great to attach on a little something for family and friends. Its never too early to get started, too - thank you for the inspiration!

Becky Green said...

SWEET TAGS!!!!!!!!!! LOVE that you stamped your cottage on Kraft Card Stock!!!!! & then colored in certain areas!!!!!!! LOVE THE LOOK!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

FM said...

Wonderfully delightful!!

Susan said...

What wonderful Christmas tags. Anyone would love to have them attached to a little homemade treat!

Marcia said...

Tags are perfect!

Danielle said...

I love your tags! They are so sweet!