Flower Jar

 

A lovely bouquet for someone who needs a special thought.

I made the background using the double embossing technique and Distress Inks.

Embossed Image:

BG Stamp: Hero Arts

Also: Copics, washi, twine, sparkly pearl

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29 Again

 

I love these snarky cats from Tim Holtz.  I used the paper piecing technique for the cat, doodling and splotting for the background.

Image: Tim Holtz

Sentiment: Art Impressions

Also: D.Inks, black pen, googly eyes, white Sharpie.

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Masky Mouse

 

This is a one layer card and monochrome.  The mouse is stamped and then masked while colour/spritz/ splatter is added.  I drew the doodle border around with fine black pen.

Image/senti: House Mouse/Stampendous

Also: D'inks, spritz, black pen

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Eeeeekkkkk!!! Welcome back House-Mouse FANS!

We have more fabulous inspiration to share with you as  a reminder to join our current 

'ANYTHING GOES'  with the option of  "MONOCHROME"

Hosted by our Talented Teamie Dorte

 So join the fun!  Please use  a House-MouseDesigns^(R)

  House-Mouse Friends /Happy Hoppers, or, Gruffies image stamped/decoupage or CD rom.

Generously Sponsored  by;

We Welcome back Barry & his team @ House Mouse Designs

House-Mouse Designs(R)  

We are also thrilled to be welcoming back our AWESOME sponsor,

the Official Mousey Family, House-Mouse Designs(R)
 
HMD is offering a Lucky player a $20 Gift Certificate to go shopping at the official House-Mouse Designs(R) site! 

Many thanks to our Generous Sponsors for their Continued Support 

JOIN us here: housemouse-challenge

Birthday 40

 

It's a special at Scribbles this month, eighth birthday - wow!  What fun this one is!  Get *8* things on your card.

I know it's Scribbles eighth birthday, but I know someone who's turning 40 and this is perfect for him, he's a chef!

Check out the design team inspiration and join in the fun, here:  scribblesdesignschallenge

This time the challenge is to get eight things on the card.   Background patt.paper, stripey panel, embossed panel, the image, Copic colouring, embossed sentiment stamp, number diecut, paperpieced bow tie, ... whew!  

The image is kindly provided by Scribbles Designs, get it here: #204 Brrr-thday Chef

Image: Scribbles #204 Brrr-thday Chef

(I added his smile)

EF: Cuttlebug

Number die: uniquely Creative

Embossed sentiment: Montarga

Also: Copics, Glossy Accents, WoS, black pen.

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HM Cloudy Friends

 

Image: HouseMouse/Stampendous

Die: Spellbinders

Sentiment: unbranded

PPaper: anzo

Also: Copics, pearls, WoS

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Eeek! House Mouse and Friends 

#332  ANYTHING GOES OR Monochrome

 Hosted by our  Talented Teamie Dorte 

We are Sponsored by

We Welcome back Barry & his team @ House Mouse Designs

House-Mouse Designs(R)  

We are also thrilled to be welcoming back our AWESOME sponsor,
the Official Mousey Family, House-Mouse Designs(R)
 
HMD is offering a Lucky player a $20 Gift Certificate to go shopping at the official House-Mouse Designs(R) site! 

Many thanks to our Generous Sponsors for their Continued Support 

JOIN US HERE:  housemouse-challenge

Starry Love

Anything Goes at INCY WINCY for our first challenge of 2021 - nice to see you back!  Get inspired by the design team and join us here:  incywincydesigns

Thanks to Starstampz for this image, get it here:  jack-frost-digital-stamp

I wanted to go with the frosty theme so embossed and swiped D'ink over.  I diecut the circle offset on the edge to put the image behind.

Image: Starstampz

Star dies: Creative Scrapbooking

Round die: unbranded

Sentiment: Rosie's Studio

Also: Copics, D'inks, Kindyglitz, washi, silver Sharpie

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Birthday Heat

 

Catch the bug day 7: colour  (see below)

Image: Bugaboo

Sentiment: Beccy's Place

Also: Copics, WoS, Stars, silver pen, white Sharpie  (WoS sparkle on cake and some stars of p.paper)

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New Directions

 

At the Crafters Cafe, the challenge is NEW!  Anything new.  

Check out the DT inspiration and join us here:

crafterscafechallenge

Thanks to Angie's Stamps for the image; get it here: butterfly-on-toadstools

NEW Directions:  I made this for one of our granddaughters who has left university and is looking for work.  Because of  the effects of Covid, I made this so she might stay focussed on her dreams while taking work where she can get it in the meantime.  I thought the butterfly motif very appropriate for the changes she will need to make.

I made a scrappy strips background, complete with strips of gold (for the dream).  I coloured the image and smooshed and stamped over the ground.  The wings are sparkly with WoS.  * I now collect all my snippets/strippy scraps so I will have them ready to go.

Image: Angie's

Oval die: unbranded

Sentiment stamp, & starry: Magazine freebies

Also: Copics, D'Inks, WoS, gold pen

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Birthday Happy

 Catch the Bug Birthday Bash day 6:  Photo challenge (see below).

WoS on the party hats, balloons and 'Happy'.

Image: Bugaboo

Banner die: Kaisercraft

Round die: Spellbinders

Also: Copics, white pen, WoS, washi, cobweb

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Birthday Nuts

 Catch the Bug day 5, humour. 

I combined two images for this card.

Two Images: Bugaboo

Stencil: Tim Holtz

Speech bubble die: X-cut

Also: Copics, white pen, D'inks.

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Birthday Latte

 

I picked out the turquoise in the patt.paper and everything else is coffee-ish.  The little brad is suede and very 3D and I thought it suited because it looked a bit frothy.  The patt.paper is gorgeous with glossy sparkly areas.

This is made from a bingo chart (see below): 

2 images-3 layers-brad.

Both images: Bugaboo

Sentiments: magazine freebie

Coffee bean Stencil: magazine freebie

Also: Copics, WoS, white sharpie (splashes), brad

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Birthday Baggie 3

Catch the Bug Day 3 : Anything But a Card - it's a gift bag.  

Nice for something sweet, jewellery, or something handmade.  A tiny bit of sparkle (on the patt.paper) and little bit of gold makes it special.

Image: Bugaboo

Bag Die: Craft Wise

Also: Copics, gold EP, ribbon, 3D Kindyglitz, cobweb

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New Year Mouse

 

Colourful and fun, this is a party card.  The background is made using the shaving foam-food colouring technique.  The shaving foam leaves the paper feeling smooth and creamy.  It's lots of fun and you get quite a few 'prints' from each foamy tray, even though they do get paler and paler.

Image: House Mouse/Stampendous

Embossed Sentiment stamp: magazine freebie

Also: Copics, Kindy Glitz, metallic stars, washi tape, Glossy Accents.

Shared on challenges:

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Eeeeekkkkk!!! Welcome back House-Mouse FANS!

MIDWAY REMINDER:

'ANYTHING GOES' with the option theme of NEW BEGINNINGS

anything NEW Job /Baby/House/Friendship/new mousey stamps..lol 

Hosted by teamie Christine 

Please use any House-Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie image 

 Please use  a House-MouseDesigns^(R)

  House-Mouse Friends /Happy Hoppers, or, Gruffies image stamped/decoupage or CD rom.

Generously Sponsored  by;

 Welcome back our Generous SPONSOR

We are very happy to welcome back Heidi and her team at:
SIMON SAYS STAMP

Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of Premium Dye Ink Pads

Simon Says Stamp has been in business since 2002, offering you the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Altered Art, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world. Stock includes over 100,000+ items along with the latest and greatest releases from the Simon Says Stamp brand Hero Arts, Tim Holtz, Lawn Fawn, Copics, House-Mouse Designs and so much more. With such an amazing variety and awesome deals on shipping, it’s always good timing to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp store!

Our second Generous sponsor for 2021 is 

Welcome back our Generous SPONSOR

STAMPENDOUS!

The winner will be given a fabulous set of 10 Mini Clear Stamps!  Assortment may vary.

 

Here is a a collage of gorgeous cards made by the Stampendous team 

using the mini stamps. 

Stampendous is now the official rubber stamp licensee of House-Mouse Designs®.  Visit the store at www.STAMPENDOUS.com 

For lots more inspiration from Stampendous, be sure to check out their other sites; STAMPENDOUS! Blog,  

Find Stampendous! on Pinterest and Facebook.  

Many thanks to our generous Sponsors for their continued support.  

👉 so join the fun, here:   housemouse-challenge

Birthday Monkey

 

Bugaboo Day 2: sketch (below).

Image: Bugaboo

Sentiment: magazine freebie

Stitched die: unbranded

Also: Copics, white pen, pearls

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Birthday Friends

 

Day 1: Woodland Friends.  

Lots of colouring in this one.  

Image: Bugaboo

Sentiment: Hero Arts

Leaf die: Poppy Stamps

Also: Copics, white pen, brad.

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Cat Defence

 

Woohoo I love these cats. This one can be used in any position.

I'm sure anyone who has had a cat can empathise with this one.

I stamped the cat onto the background p.paper and also onto coloured card, with an extra head, and cut it out.  The edges of the p.paper and sentiment are inked.

Image & sentiment: Tim Holtz

Also: copics, thread, white pen, black pen.

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