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Monday, 13 February 2012

Make Wishes Come True with the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge

Good morning to you all in the land of blog
Firstly I hope you all enjoyed the hop last challenge, wasn't it fun, and lovely to have you all hop on over to visit us all.

Today sees the next challenge at the


with the fabulous theme chosen by Heather which is

Make Wishes Come True

We are sponsored by the awesome

Photobucket

who are very generously giving the winner a $25 Gift Certificate

but do not forget to hop on over to the main challenge blog to see the winners from the hop and some more delicious creations to inspire you


Now after being blown away with the invite to join this fabulous challenge, my mind went totally blank, so after some wonderful suggestions from the lovely Christine and seeing some of the other gorgeous work created for this challenge, I decided to go with this for my inspirational piece.
I made an easel "Missing You" card.
The base layer and contrast here is a lovely deep chocolate brown.  The papers are "First Edition" from the Range and the dies are Memory Box a new one called Quinn Flourish and available from Grimsby Crafts. The roses are from Wild Orchid and distressed with TH "Old Paper" and the amber bling are from the Hobby House.

Here are the usual close ups
The easel

The return

and the fabulous House Mouse Image which is called "Fish Bowl"
this has been coloured in with copics.
Don't you just love these little critters and if you want to see more of them, then do hop over to the challenge site for some more amazing inspiration from the other sister meeces.

Now who was the lucky winner of my blog hop candy

That is number 50
Congratulations Lorraine, if you would like to mail me your snail mail details, I will ask Mr Postie to get your candy on it's way for you.

I would as always like to say Thank you to all my wonderful visitors who take the time to leave such inspirational comments, which allows me the opportunity to hop on over and visit them in return.

I would like to enter this creation into the following challenges
Allsorts - Free and Easy February
Creations by Gill M - Photo Inspirational
Alphabet Challenge - Animal Antics
Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes
Scrapbook Sisters - Anything Goes
Enjoy Your Day
Hugs
Kate
xxx


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42 comments:

  1. Suzi Mac13 February 2012 at 11:37

    Adorable card Kate, Never seen this stamp before it's adorable. Love all your die cuts too.
    Hugs
    Suzi x

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  2. Misty's13 February 2012 at 11:50

    Super fantastic easel card,Kate. I love the colours. House Mouse image is super and coloured beautifully as always and those die cuts are spectacular.

    Also thanks for the alert about my Pollycraft win. And also I feel great sympathy with your misfortunes when it comes to you and the rest of your family healthwise. I hope everything goes well with minimal damage and suffering for the loved one at the moment.
    Michaela xx

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  3. McCrafty's Cards13 February 2012 at 12:25

    Beautiful card Kate, I love the image and what you have done with the corners.
    Kevin xx

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  4. Karin13 February 2012 at 13:26

    Very lovely Kate!
    Well done

    Hugs karin xx

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  5. angelwhispers13 February 2012 at 14:25

    Wow this is fabulous just gorgeous papers and your added detail is just divine such yummy ribbon and dies really makes this special image pop! Chanelle xxx

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  6. sam21ski13 February 2012 at 14:36

    oh what a lovely image and the colouring is fab.

    Sam xxx

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  7. Anonymous13 February 2012 at 15:07

    Oh my goodness Kate!! This is absolutely stunning!! Love your easel design and your pretty die swirls!! :) Clever idea for the challenge too!! HUGS

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  8. susiestacey13 February 2012 at 15:28

    Adorable card x Susan x

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  9. KarinsArtScrap13 February 2012 at 15:41

    wow what a beautiful card kate.
    that image ia fabulous and the corner flowers are gorgeous.

    greetings karin

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  10. Karen P13 February 2012 at 16:01

    Hi Kate - stunning card, love these little mice - they're cute but cheeky hugs Karen x

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  11. Princess Judy Palmer13 February 2012 at 16:54

    Somehow I missed that this was an easel card until I got this up close view of it. I think I got distracted by the oldie but goodie stamp you used. FABULOUS card, great colors and elements, quite the fancy easel!

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  12. Sue13 February 2012 at 17:53

    Hi hun
    wow this is totally gorgeous, fab colouring as always, luv the embelies, the die is lovely, sue,x

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  13. Dorte13 February 2012 at 18:40

    Beautiful card, Kate, it's adorable. The dies you have used is so pretty. And I just love easel cards.
    Enjoy your evening.
    Dorte,xx

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  14. Erin-13 February 2012 at 19:19

    Hi Kate--I loved your interpretation of the challenge! This stamp makes such a cute "I miss you" stamp. You've colored it beautifully, and I really like your fancy corners. They're just like the grass at the bottom of a fish bowl! Perfect touch!

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  15. Amanda xx13 February 2012 at 19:26

    Oh this is so sweet Kate......love those memory box dies so delish....gorgeous xxxxx Amanda

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  16. Squirrel x13 February 2012 at 19:51

    Oh hun, I am only now really starting to get into HM and this is a "must have"! Adore what you have created. Hugs Sxx

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  17. Christine13 February 2012 at 20:00

    Wow Kate where do I start?? the die cuts framing the design are stunning as is this gorgeous coloured image beautiful work & take on the chall theme.

    smiles meece sister Christine x

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  18. Sandra H13 February 2012 at 20:00

    Many congratulations to your blog hop winner, your cards a stunner Kate as always your creations are amazing love all the embellis and the layout :) Sandra H

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  19. Stamping Susi13 February 2012 at 20:12

    Not much words here, your card is absolutley beautiful! I love it and your coloring and all the little details you added. Great!

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  20. Lorraine A13 February 2012 at 20:17

    Gorgeous card Kate :-) such a cute image and I love the dies you used ,, lovely :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  21. Sue13 February 2012 at 20:47

    Kate, I love this stamp, and your card is a stunner!! Great take on the challenge too. Love those die cuts and your coloring is awesome.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  22. Lindsay Craftymonster8113 February 2012 at 20:59

    This is so gorgeous Kate, I love this sweet little image and those flourishes on corners are beautiful. The colours and papers are beautiful too
    Lindsay xx

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  23. Unknown13 February 2012 at 21:02

    Gorgeous card Kate, love those diecuts on the corners, very intricate! HUgs, Frea

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  24. Whisper13 February 2012 at 21:09

    Superb am loving the lush colours and that fabby new die too, Luv Sam x

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  25. thimbles bobbins paper and ink13 February 2012 at 22:13

    Kate, this is among my favorite House Mouse stamps (of course there are a lot of favs) and I absolutely LOVE how you've created this beautiful "wish" themed card. Delightful!

    Mousie cheers!
    Jennifer

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  26. Debbie13 February 2012 at 23:40

    Hi Kate...absolutely gorgeous card. I just love this cute image.
    Debbie x

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  27. Unknown14 February 2012 at 00:57

    luving these mice such a gorgeous card the diecuts are fab,and the colours are beautiful.
    Chris x

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  28. debby400014 February 2012 at 07:58

    Adorable, gorgeous card Kate.
    luv
    Debby

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  29. Heather14 February 2012 at 09:47

    BEAUTIFUL Kate!!! That image is delightable and beautifully coloured.
    I love your colours and stunning details.

    hugs
    xx Heather xx

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  30. coops14 February 2012 at 09:50

    aw wow this is stunning kate.i love the yummy memory box dies and colourrs and really gorgeous image and design :D

    xx coops xx

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  31. Carol L14 February 2012 at 12:12

    The way you used the die cuts is magic! What a wonderful easel card with amazing and beautiful details! Gorgeous!

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  32. Natascha14 February 2012 at 14:59

    Hi Kate!
    Love your card. So many great details and this die cuts you used in the corners are so awesome. All together it looks magical with this cute image.

    Hugs, Natascha

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  33. Sue from Oregon15 February 2012 at 02:37

    Super gorgeous...love your card. Those lovely diecuts give a feel of fancy seaweed surrounding your card ( I mean that in the best way-not ugly seaweed way LOL) Gorgeous!

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  34. Mandy15 February 2012 at 05:16

    Wow stunning card,I love all the die cuts on the corners and the image is so cute....
    Mandy x

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  35. ladyjanet_5615 February 2012 at 08:37

    Look at you with yet another gorgeous card, it's beautiful did Matt just love that beautiful heart card I know I did. Love the Christmas card think I too bought that stamp. Take care see you soon, Janet

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  36. Stacy Morgan15 February 2012 at 17:30

    hee hee CUTE! What a fun HM, those fish lips make me giggle. Great design, and I like those die cut corners. Beautiful and cute.

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  37. Tammy15 February 2012 at 18:34

    This is gorgeous Kate! I love that sweet image and your fabulous design!! Thanks for joining us at Alphabet Challenge Blog!
    Tammy x

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  38. Lorraine15 February 2012 at 20:05

    fab card its so cute and thankyou so much for the candy i have emailed you my deets thanks xx

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  39. Tracy15 February 2012 at 22:11

    A stunning creation Kate, i love the image and and your design is fabulous.
    Happy crafting
    Mousey Hugs
    Tracy x

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  40. Rosalien Zwackhalen16 February 2012 at 07:58

    Fantastic, I love how you coloured the fish bowl, looks great. :)) I also love the papers and dies you used, some new brands I have to check out. Love them. ;)

    Hugs, roslaien

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  41. The Sparkly Fairy16 February 2012 at 12:55

    So cute and gorgeous! Thank you for joining us at The Alphabet Challenge this week.

    The Sparkly Fairy (Emma)

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  42. Anonymous17 March 2012 at 11:24

    Hi Kate, Firstly Many things for offering the lovely candy and Congrats to Lorraine your winner!!

    Secondly what a super fabulous card and I just adore that HM image SoOoooOOoooo Cute!!! love your design!! hugs Samantha :0)

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Hugs
Kate xx