Tuesday, January 17, 2012

WMS Blog Party 17.01.12

I'm joining the Waltzing Mouse Blog Party today!  The theme for today's party is "Sweet Things".  When I saw this, all I could think of was a Tea Party... I wonder why.  So, here's an invitation to a Tea Party... I'm not sure when it will eventuate, but wouldn't that be so fun?


I had a little struggle trying to get the colours right, to match the background that I had already stamped with the Chevron stamp from Off Beat Backgrounds set.  Somedays I start a card with no planning ;( - I won't ever recommend doing so {lol}.  The sentiment and the teacup are from Afternoon Tea Sentiments set, and papers from Echo Park.  The card shape is cut with Tim Holtz's Vintage Cabinet Card die.

Be sure to check out the Waltzing Mouse blog for all the participants today.

Enjoy the Party!!
Kary

29 comments:

Helen Berry said...

Ooo, I love the shape and design of this lovely card and what a delicately beautifully coloured tea-cup. Wonderful as always Kary xx

Pauline said...

How gorgeous Kary, your cup is so beautifully coloured! A fab design!

Super Jen said...

Awesome tent topper card. Love the faux stitching.

Renee said...

Just adorably happy! :)
Love the colors and the papers...
and Oh my goodness that cup is colored incredibly...
stunning! :)

Kim Heggins said...

Just to sweet! Love the tea cup.

Lynn Mercurio said...

This is just darling. I love how you colored your tea cup...it has so much dimension to it. Also, the fun patterned paper is just right for a festive atmosphere. Great job, Kary!

Jeanne J. said...

Kary, This all came together beautifully! I love the chevron stamped background and all the pretty colors! Your shading on the teacup is perfection! Well done!

Mona Pendleton said...

Wonderful card Kary! You did an amazing job coloring the pretty teacup!

lisa arana said...

Having no plan still worked fabulously for you! I adore this tea cup card.

rudlis said...

Very pretty card.
Thanks for visiting my blog and your kind words.

~ Ali Robertson ~ said...

Fabulous creation, love it

Ali x

Karin Åkesdotter said...

How wonderful it would be to get a card like this in the mail - I LOVE everything about it Kary - so beautiful!

Have a great day and a great hop, hugs Karin

Joyce said...

This is so sweet and pretty. I would love to come to your tea party.

Trish said...

Love the shaped card - looks great!
Trish xx

Deborah Frings said...

Simply fabulous. Great shape, love the pastel chevrons and the teacup is simply gorgeous; so beautifully coloured. Can I come to tea please?

Julia Aston said...

What a pretty tea card Kary - love the bg stamping and wonderful blue tea cup!

JJ Bolton said...

Such a sweet card! I've never seen that TH die! Love the shape. Perfect job choosing the colors and patterns too:). TFS!

Kelly S. said...

When I grow up, I want to color like KARY! Oh this is just such a charming invitation. I DO hope you get to use it one day! LOVE the fun shapes combined like that, and the lovely soft colors and fun patterns are so sweet for a tea party. Your tea cup looks like a photo of the real thing ;)!

Kelly S. said...

PS...I just emailed someone yesterday about how I color an image and then am foiled in finding paper to match...and how I never truly "plan" a card until I get going. I guess it's just more fun that way :)!

Charmaine Stack said...

Serendipity! In the end it all came out lovely, truly! And I would come to your tea party any day. TFS! (I love the way you coloured the tea cup to get that highlight happening.)

Sharron said...

Love your SWEET card! The colors and patterns are so pretty but your teacup is definitely the star--your coloring is just gorgeous!

Purrfect Paper Creations said...

What a fun card Kary! Love the shape, and your coloring is amazing. Just adorable!

Chris L.

kiwimeskreations said...

Awesome card Kary - love your colours and the sentiment really appeals.
Blessings
Maxine

Christine Ang said...

Lovely card. Looking forward to the invitation :)

Unknown said...

Cracking card Kary!! I love the chevron BG!!! and Thanks for joining our WMS Blog Party!!

Genevieve said...

Beautiful card! I love the shape & design :)

Genevieve

Cathy Weber said...

What beautifully stamped background paper! The off beat backgrounds chevrons make gorgeous patterned paper and the coloring on your teacup was perfect. Great idea for a party and card.

LaurieJ said...

Wow, how pretty! Love the chevrons! And the little stitching on the edges. You did an amazing job with the shading on the teacup!

Wendy ten Hove said...

This is so pretty, Kary! Love it!! I love the tea party idea! Let me know when it is and I'll see if I can catch a plane, hi hi, Oh, wouldn't that be fun! Love your card!!
Hugs, Wendy