ED - I'm putting my post up early and opening the forum threads as I have to nip out to see to my wee mum, she's not too well today, but I'll be back this afternoon. Don't worry if you are not ready, we take it nice and slow here at WMS and none of the threads will close until tomorrow! that's why we call it a waltz! LOL. Have fun, and see ya later!
Despite having fabulous plans for a super-duper card, life sometimes just gets in the way! There was a slight family emergency last night which meant I wasn't able to get my card made as scheduled and so here I am kicking off the May Friends of WMS blog waltz with a super simple card instead. The fastest card on the net today, It was simply stamped to make a background using the larger line drawing of the Chrysanthemum from Big Blooms.
I stamped the smaller solid bloom 3 times in warm coloured inks and, not even having time to trim them, I punched them out with a 1" circle punch, literally threw on 3 bits of bling and mounted them with foam tape. OOh sentiment from Fancy Phrases!
Tied on my last piece of light green satin ribbon and ran out the door!!
Here's how to dance along with our waltz:
I have opened two threads in the playroom of the WMS Forum HERE.
Folks who are participating in our waltz leave their links to their projects in the May 17th Blog waltz Link List Here.
Folks who are just chatting and enjoying the inspiration may post any comments here in the chat thread.
The competitions
The viewers prize
We are running a couple of little competitions for our waltz, The DT ladies and I have hidden little cups of steamy hot tea through out are blog waltz entry photos, it's up to you to find them. Here is what they look like, but remember, they could be in other colours or even transparent!! We;r a bit sneaky like that! LOL.
Count the complete number of tea cups you find and post your tally in the chat thread here.
A random winner will be chosen from among the correct answers!! the winner will scoop a free stamp set!
The participants prize
One random participant in our blog waltz will be chosen from the link list to scoop a free stamp set of their choice!! It's that easy, all you have to do is take part!
The list will not close until tomorrow so there might still be time... our theme today is birthdays and we'd love to see your WMStamps!!
Have fun!!
Your card is so lovely and fresh, Claire! Love that gorgeous ribbon and the three circles are a great touch!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE this card - and great tip about the 1 inch diameter punch.... must get one of these!
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Angela xxx.
Well Claire that just shows how talented you really are! Its a gorgeous card (I love C&S) and certainly could never be regarded as a "thrown together"!
ReplyDeleteA lovely design on this Claire! wonderful colors and ribbon - and I love the bg stamping of the big blooms! Hope your mum is ok!
ReplyDeleteLove this clean card, Claire! Looking forward to this waltz and spotting the little tea cups.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely bright colours. You are all heading towards summer and here I am welcoming the Autumn chill.
ReplyDeleteOh that green ribbon is so yummy looking and I love the three flowers with the circle punch! :) Hope everything's ok!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Melissa your card is pure CAS perfect!! Hope your Mum is feeling a little better.
ReplyDeleteSa-WEET!! I love the subtle background and those beautiful pops of color. Creative genius, in my humble opinion. Hope things are better with your mom!!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. I just love how you used the stamp on the background and highlighted them too.
ReplyDeleteClean and simple! Love it :)
ReplyDeleteSadly my new stamps haven't arrived yet.....and I've run outta time to whip something else up....so will have to sit this one out - but next blog hop....I'm in with bells on. Can't wait to log into the forum and have a peek. xxx
ReplyDeleteLove your card Claire, the large outline stamp makes a fab background, the 3 popped up smaller solid blooms are great and that green ribbon adds a real zingy pop! I'm absolutely loving my Chrysanths set * happy sigh *
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the most beautiful quick cards I have ever seen! Hope your wee mum is already feeling better, give her our best wishes for a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteI love it Claire - such a wonderful CAS card - hope things are well....
ReplyDeleteFirst, I hope your Mum is alright! No family emergency can go un-noticed, period!
ReplyDeleteFor a super fast card, it looks fantastic! You have a knack for that-lol! It looks like you spent a fair amount of time on it and I love the vibrancy of the 'stamps-I-wish-I-ordered-but-didn't' Waaah! There will be a next time :)
I'm waiting for my card to dry then I'll take pics and post in the forum. The idea for my card came in the middle of the night, as is so often the case-lol!
I'm off to waltz and gaze at all the DT creations and hopefully find the right amount of teacups! first
Beautiful card Claire! The four pops of color are perfect.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! Love the colors and the fabulous details.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful, striking card Claire even if you had to whip it off so fast! You don't want to see what mine looks like if I had to do one in a hurry, lol! Hope your mum is ok.
ReplyDeleteAaah! For a simple card Claire it is beautifully thrown together! It has just the right amount of color and detail for it to be simply perfect!
ReplyDeleteHope your mum is o.k.!
Get well soon wishes to your mom, Claire! This card may be simple but it is gorgeous and fresh and I love the colors you used!
ReplyDeleteClaire, the colors are amazing! Love your ribbon and the three flowers popped of! Thanks so much for starting WM Stamps and I wish you much success!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Claire!! Hoping to get a chance to visit blogs today and see all the pretty cards!! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Claire. I like that you used the same color scheme as the Blog Waltz badge.
ReplyDeleteHope your mum is fine.
Lovely card - fab colours and such a simple, beautiful design
ReplyDeleteWhat a well made card, regardless of how much time you didn't have to put it together. I think your card just sings gorgeous, and from such a talented lady.
ReplyDeleteHope your family recooperates well.
Well Claire,
ReplyDeleteIt may have been a fast card for you to make, but it's GORGEOUS!!!
Hope your Mum is doing well!!!
Such a beautiful card Claire! Love the warm colors & the background you created :) TFS
ReplyDeleteSometimes simple can be super-duper and this is the perfect example of that! Love this beauty, Claire.
ReplyDeleteYou make a simple card just look so fab, Claire. Love the colors on the flowers! They look great just punched out too. Hope your mom is doing better.
ReplyDeleteClaire, I just LOVE this card! It's perfect! You are such an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHugs!
What a spiffy, cheery card, Claire. Well done in short order.
ReplyDeleteClaire, congrats on your first year. hope it was as successful as you had hoped and even more! Your card is a huge success and lovely to boot. Hope that your Mum is doing better, and may the Good Lord watch over her in your absence.
ReplyDeleteClaire your card is stunning, and certainly doesn't look like it was thrown together! Hope your mum feels better soon. Pauline x
ReplyDeleteClean and simply stunning card Claire, as always! I love the way you just throw things together...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Very Fresh :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Claire! Love the bright, vivid colors - fantastic clean and simple. I hope your mum is doing better! Sending happy thoughts your way!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is such a fantastic card made - it's simply beautiful and elegant. Those blooms are terrific - I think I'll have to order these too!! I love these waltzes - thanks for always making me feel so welcome (and for making such fabby stamps as well of course!!)
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