Opportunity Deer

 

Another funny Christmas, particularly in light of this years Covid restrictions.  I'm sure we would've all been badder if we could ...   I discovered one piece of this bp in my stash with the bauble border already on it  - perfect.  I like non-trad colours.

Image: Bugaboo

Stitched die: DieNamics

Also: Copics, white pigment pen, Kindyglitz, gem

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Oh Deer

 

I made the background using a failed die-emboss of clouds, by sponging with distress inks, painting with gesso, misting and EP clumping.  I have seen people using white 3d product (which we don't seem to be able to get here), so I experimented a bit and came up with 'clumping' EP by misting it with water, waiting for it to clump, then sprinkling it in the card, then heating.  Not quite the same effect but it suits me.

Image: Bugaboo

Speech balloon die: X-cut

Also: Copics,  D'Inks, Shimmer Spritz, white EP, gesso, white pigment pen

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Eva's earbud pouch

 

I made this earbud pouch for our granddaughter Eva.  It is made from a test-piece of handmade batik cloth, so nobody in the whole wide world will have one like it.  I hand stamped it with permanent ink.

I got the pouch design off youtube:  DIY EARPHONE HOLDER | EASY SEWING TUTORIAL  It is made using a CD for the pattern.

Alphabet stamp: Rosie's Studio

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Kid Reindeer

 

You know how I like sketches . . . well, here's a Christmas one.

Image: Bugaboo

EF's: Cuttlebug

Stitched die: DieNamics

Postagestamp die: AveryElle

Sentiment: unbranded

Also: Copics, Kindyglitz, white pen

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Elfish Tag

 

At the Crafters Cafe we have a HOLIDAY theme, check it out here:  crafterscafechallenge

Thanks to sponsor Dr Digi for providing this image; get it here:  doctor-digi-elvis-the-elf

Image: Dr Digi - Elvis the Elf

Sentiment: magazine freebie

Background stamp: magazine freebie

Die: unbranded

Also: Copics, Kindyglitz, WoS, metallic gold pen, black pen, sparkle card, fancy yarn

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Blue Penguin Tag

 

Did you know there are more kinds of penguins around NZ than anywhere else?  My fave is the little blue penguin. When we are out fishing they just swim right on by ... and are very cute.

Image: Bugaboo

Tag die: NCraft

Snowflake die: Impression Obsession

Also: Copics, ribbon, Kindyglitz

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Reindeer Games

 

I made this tag for my hubby.

Image: Bugaboo

Speech die: X-cut

Tag die: NCraft

Game card stamp: Rosie's Studio

Also: Copics, Kindyglitz, white pigment pen, ribbon

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Antler Mouse

 

Image: House Mouse/Stampendous

Sentiment stamp: Kaisercraft

Background stamp:

Square die: unbranded

Round die: Spellbinders

Also: Copics, D'inks, twine, bells, Glossy Accents

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#330 Dec. 7th / Jan 3rd (THIS CHALL LASTS 4 weeks OVER THE HOLIDAYS ) 

  #330 ANYTHING GOES with option of Sparkle/Shine

hosted by our Talented Teamie Carol 

We have FOUR Super generous sponsors

 for our 4 week challenge, the last one for 2020

Our first generous sponsor is 

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.  

Our second generous sponsor is 

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 third generous sponsor is 

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! Eeeeek!!  

Our Fourth generous sponsor is 

Di's DigiStamps

One Lucky Winner will receive a 
$6 Voucher to spend @ Di's Digi Stamps

A BIG thank you to ALL our generous sponsors for your continued support  throughout 2020 

JOIN IN the challenge, here:  housemouse-challenge

Kitty Christmas

 The Incy Wincy challenge is CHRISTMAS or RED & GREEN

Check out the design team inspiration 

and join in here:  incywincydesigns

Thanks to Fabrika Fantasy for the image, get it here:

Image: Fabrika Fantasy

Sentiment stamp:

Papers: unknown

Also: Copics, bells on ring, gold cord, Kindy Glitz, gold pen

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Simple Wreath

 

I love this simple wreath, it's so elegant.  It was a magazine free stamp set and I have used it so much. Just changing things around makes it look quite different each time.

Image:  magazine freebie

Kindyglitz

gold cord

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A little birdie

 

I'm not going to tell you what is inside.  I love this sentiment because it goes for all kinds of occasions.

The alcohol ink in the background is on acetate, very tricky to photograph and looks a bit washed out because of reflection I think... so there are more pics than usual.

The frame is several layers, white on top/black under, with inking, misting, dribbling, splattering, then an underneath black frame to give some depth.  I love how the misters, inks, sprays etc have interacted with each other.  Birdcage & bird are also a few layers thick; I also cut out one of the bars of the cage to let the bird out!

The base card is stamped on directly with a vintage script and splattered.

Bird & Cage die: Memory Box

Frame die: Nellie Snellen

Script stamp:  Rubbadubbadoo

Sentiment stamp: magazine freebie

Ranger alcohol inks on acetate

Also: ribbon, Shimmer Spritz, DecoArt Media black, Distress Ink Oxide Sprays - sprayed & splattered.

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Dove Wreath

 

I've been having a bit of fun finding out how many different looks I can get with this wreath stamp.  Quite a few apparently.  I used the partial embossing technique to get the blank spot in the middle of the EF for the wreath.

Stamp: Magazine freebie

Sentiment: magazine freebie

EF: Cuttlebug

Also: Copics, Glossy Accents, WoS (on dove), ribbon

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Christmas Cone Red

This year, instead of little stockings, I made Christmas cones for my special people filled with little treats.  I saw pics on the internet and had a lot of fun designing my own versions.  So far I have made five, all different.  What a great way to use up all those bits of gorgeous lace and fabric that are too small for anything else.   Made from an 8" square.

I also made the tag using some cute christmas paper.

Stitched Tag Die: NCraft

Snowflake:  Impression Obsession

Gems, ribbon

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Robin Tag

 At 2 Crafty Critter Crazies, it's always about the critters!

Get inspired by the design team here:  2craftycrittercrazies

Cross stitch & Tag die: MFT-Dienamics

Embroidery floss

Bits of ribbon & cord

Robin pattern: Magazine freebie

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Mermaid Magic

 

Anything Goes at the Crafters Cafe for this challenge.   Check out the design team inspiration and enter here:  crafterscafechallenge

Thanks to sponsor My Besties for this magic mermaid image, get it here:  Magical Mermaid Doll 12

Image: My Besties Magical Mermaid Doll 12

Tag Die: My Favorite Things - Dienamics

Also: Copics, D.Inks, Kindyglitz, WoS, white pigment pen, Scraps of ribbon & cord.

Background is made using torn paper as mask, then sponging with D'inks.

See the sparkle in this photo -

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Merry Christmouse

 

Yeehaa! It's nearly Christmas!  Can you feel the joy?

Image & Sentiment: House Mouse/Stampendous

Border dies: Spellbinders

Scalloped Label Die: cArt

Stitched label die: DieNamics

Also: Copics, ribbon, gold embossing, Kindyglitz, Tulip 3D paint, gem

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                                                                HMFMC #329 Anything Goes with the Option of Christmas

Eeeeekkkkk!!! Welcome back House-Mouse FANS!

We are here with a new challenge for you.

'ANYTHING GOES' with the option theme of Christmas

Hosted by our Talented Teamie Bunny

Please use  a House-MouseDesigns^(R)
  House-Mouse Friends /Happy Hoppers, or, Gruffies image stamped/decoupage or CD rom.

Generously Sponsored  by;

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! Eeeeek!!  

Many thanks to our generous Sponsor for their continued support.  

ALSO Bunny is offering some extra special prizes

************** so join the fun, here:  housemouse-challenge ***************