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Monday, 16 July 2012

Messing About In The Water with the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge

Good morning to you all in the land of blog, 
Today is the next new challenge at the 


where the theme is

Summer Holiday
Anything to do with Summer time fun.

We have the fabulous Di's Digi Downloads Sponsor is for this challenge
The winner will receive a $10 voucher to Di's Digi Shop.
Di's Digi Downloads is a great little company offering lots of super adorable digi stamps!



AND
Another Lucky player will receive a Winners Choice of one (1) set of Unmounted House-Mouse stamps.
 Sponsored by our very own generous DT Member; Christine Craig
Go check out the Joanna Sheen site to view all the fabby House-Mouse UM sets in case you win. :)!


Any way here is my design team inspirational piece, but don't forget to hop on over to the main challenge site to see the rest of the gorgeous creations by the team .
I made a birthday card with the picture depicting Messing About in the Water, something we all like to do in the Summer time.
The base colour and contrast is black, which goes so well with these Kanban papers called Cream Soda. The lace, ice stickles and flowers are from my stash.
The image is coloured in copics and is is from the unmounted stamp pack called Cake. This image can be purchased here at the House Mouse Designs on line store.

I would like to say hello to my new followers and as always thank all of my wonderful visitors and followers for the lovely and inspirational comments you leave, which allows me to hop on over in return to see your own lovely work.

I currently have 1000 follower candy 

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you can enter this at the top of my blog, if you have not already, the list of the content is on the original post.


I would like to enter this creation into the following challenge

One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes
Scrapper's Delights Challenge - Summer Fun
Stampin Sisters in Christ - Sparkle
Card Makin Mama's - Rubber
Delicious Doodles - Summer Holidays
Simply Create Too - Summer Vacation

hugs
xx

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64 comments:

  1. Lisa Jane16 July 2012 at 11:36

    Oh its so pretty - i love the sparkly water
    Lisa x

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  2. Carol Willis16 July 2012 at 11:37

    Aww! Such a lovely card Kate. Adorable image and I love the lace and flowers.
    Hugs
    Caz x

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  3. KarinsArtScrap16 July 2012 at 12:01

    great and fabulous card kate.
    beautiful made.

    greetings karin

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  4. Linda . J16 July 2012 at 12:40

    Beautiful card Kate love the colours and your gorgeous design, those papers are to die for, love them.Hes a darn cute mouse too, love him.
    Hugs Linda

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  5. Joey16 July 2012 at 13:12

    Kate this is so cute, I love the layout and I love love your colour combo, its gorgeous. Joey xx

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  6. Sue16 July 2012 at 13:18

    Stunning card Kate, such a lovely image and the colours and layout are gorgeous

    Sue

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  7. Whisper16 July 2012 at 13:49

    Aaah what a sweetie and such gorgeous colours too, Luv Sam x

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  8. rachel16 July 2012 at 14:02

    this is just stunning Kate - love the way you've teamed the image up with the black and grey/white - it really makes it pop! Fabulous! Hugs rachel xx

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  9. Janette16 July 2012 at 14:16

    Oh so cute, what a gorgeously sweet card Kate.xx

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  10. Catherine16 July 2012 at 14:19

    Oh Kate this is such a delightful card ! I love this image ! Great layout too ! Hugs, blessings and love from Catherine

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  11. Doreen16 July 2012 at 14:57

    Gorgeous card...love the image and the fabulous papers. xxx

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  12. Misty's16 July 2012 at 15:03

    Hi Kate
    Fantastic card! Love the papers very much. The image seems to go well with the weather we are having. I hope the cute little mouse does not drown. Have a mice day too.
    Michaela and DP xx

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  13. Karen P16 July 2012 at 15:16

    Hi Kate, you've made me want to dig my HM stamps out! I think i've got this one and i love how your water sparkles around the lily Karen x

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  14. Karen P16 July 2012 at 15:16

    Hi Kate, you've made me want to dig my HM stamps out! I think i've got this one and i love how your water sparkles around the lily Karen x

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  15. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)16 July 2012 at 16:05

    How gorgeous, my Son bought me this stamp for my Birthday,love how you have used it, the silver glitter lookswonderful. janex

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  16. Pia S16 July 2012 at 16:32

    A gorgeous card, Kate! The image is sweet and I like this design, with beautiful papers and lace and a fab layout! The addition of the glitter on your image is a really nice detail.

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  17. angelwhispers16 July 2012 at 17:18

    Kate he's just so cute and loving the water effect just wonderful and love the papers! Chanelle xxx

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  18. Kim Kelley16 July 2012 at 18:29

    Adorable card! Love House Mouse! Thank you so much for joining us at Scrapper's Delights this week! HUGS

    Kim
    SD DT

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  19. Marga5016 July 2012 at 18:31

    Wat en prachtige kaart heb je gemaakt en wat een leuke digi. Groetjes Marga.

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  20. Unknown16 July 2012 at 19:05

    wow love your card totally scrummy..and just sooo cute hugs sassyxxx

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  21. Crafty Loops16 July 2012 at 19:27

    Beautiful card Kate. Lee x

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  22. Heather16 July 2012 at 20:02

    Hi Kate, this is adorable, it is one of my favourite images - your have coloured it brilliantly and I love the sparkling!!
    Your papers are fabulous and sweet flowers.

    hugs Heather xx

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  23. Dorte16 July 2012 at 20:05

    Your colouring of this cute image is amazing, Kate- as always ;).
    I love the soft colours you have used for your card.
    hugs Dorte

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  24. Unknown16 July 2012 at 20:27

    Beautiful!

    Luv Jane XX

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  25. Unknown16 July 2012 at 20:48

    Fabulous card Kate , looks like you had such fun at Doncaster well done Hugs Elaine

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  26. Tammy16 July 2012 at 20:52

    Sweet card and wonderful image! Love your water treatment!

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  27. sam21ski16 July 2012 at 20:53

    Another fab card Kate, very pink and blingy!!!

    Sam xxx

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  28. Sandra H16 July 2012 at 21:19

    Beautiful card Kate and the image is just so adorable and coloured to perfection:)x

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  29. Mynn xx16 July 2012 at 21:19

    Such a darling image!!! LOVE your glittery water, too! This is beautiful!!!

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  30. Janice16 July 2012 at 21:28

    what a lovely card, great image too, Jx

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  31. Stampers Delights16 July 2012 at 21:59

    Oh this is stunning!!
    Thank you so much for joining us at Scrapper's Delights Challenge big hugs Janice XXXX

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  32. Sonia16 July 2012 at 22:14

    Brilliant card Kate:) Fantastic image and love the glitter under the flower:)
    Big hug,
    Sonia

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  33. debby400016 July 2012 at 22:15

    Absolutely adorable card Kate.
    luv
    Debby

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  34. Becky17 July 2012 at 00:52

    What a fabulous card. Gorgeous colors and love the ice stickles.

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  35. Roma17 July 2012 at 01:51

    Wow this is gorgeous Kate !

    fantastic image ,love the stickles great effect ,the papers are beautiful & lace x

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  36. Sue17 July 2012 at 04:00

    Hi Kate, loving that sparkling water and this cute mouse floating along on the flower! Pretty color combination too.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  37. Lorraine A17 July 2012 at 08:50

    Gorgeous card Kate :-) such a cute image and the colours and layout are fab ,, love the water sparkle and flowers too :)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  38. Natali17 July 2012 at 09:36

    So sweet!! Love your grey with pink. Look amazing and this mouse so cute. Great idea with "water"!!
    Hugs
    Natali

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  39. coops17 July 2012 at 10:24

    so gorgeous kate.adorable image and your colours are beautiful :D

    xx coops xx

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  40. KraftyKoolKat17 July 2012 at 11:25

    This is gorgeous Kate. I adore the sparkle around the lily pad. The lace is awesome.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  41. Hazel17 July 2012 at 11:57

    A lovely image, beautifully coloured. Super card. Thanks for joining us at OSAAT. Hazel x

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  42. Lovely Linda17 July 2012 at 14:42

    Hi Kate - what a gorgeous image and I love all of the sparkle you have added, perfect for this image! Thank you for sharing with us today at the Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge this week! We appreciate your support! {{{hugs}}}
    Linda SSIC Design Team

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  43. Anonymous17 July 2012 at 18:15

    Kate I always love coming to your blog. You have such nice creation to share with us. I love the pink and grey combo and that image is just precious. The Stickles work wonderful in the water. Fantastic, beautiful card.

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  44. Inkypinkydelights17 July 2012 at 18:26

    Lovely card Kate! thanks for stopping by my Blog today. Judy x

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  45. Unknown17 July 2012 at 21:48

    Such a delightful card Kate - I've just received my HM project book and CD so can't wait to have a play!

    Karen x

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  46. Unknown17 July 2012 at 21:48

    Such a delightful card Kate - I've just received my HM project book and CD so can't wait to have a play!

    Karen x

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  47. Love crafts forever17 July 2012 at 22:44

    Hi Kate. So cute image. I like how you added glitter to it. Thanks for playing with us at OSAAT. Hugs Nataliya

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  48. CraftyGirl17 July 2012 at 23:49

    Your card is super sweet and I just adore your choice of digi. Thank you for playing along this week at OSAAT. I sure hope to see you back again very soon.

    TTFN,

    CraftyGirl OSAAT DT
    craftygirlcardsandcrafts.blogspot.com

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  49. Cindy Groh18 July 2012 at 01:32

    Awww, it's so beautiful. Love it. Thank you for taking the time to join our challenge at One Stitch at a Time. It means so much to us to be able to visit the blogs of amazing world wide crafters.

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  50. Sue from Oregon18 July 2012 at 05:01

    This card just pops off the page with that pretty flower and fun glitter!Oh so fun!

    ♥ Sue K

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  51. scrappymo!18 July 2012 at 08:02

    Very cute card...Love all the glitter! The colours really pop.

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  52. Loli 18 July 2012 at 10:08

    Hola Kate, it's nice to see you again:d.Thank you for your comment:D
    Oooh Kate, what sweet mouse, perfect colouring, as always Karen.
    Hugs from Palma

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  53. Hanna18 July 2012 at 11:37

    Oh Kate this is ADORABLE! Love the combination of pink and grey and the sparkling water looks AMAZING. Such an outstanding card. It's too beautiful for words.

    Have a nice day!
    hugs
    Hanna

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  54. MontanA18 July 2012 at 13:59

    Beautiful card!!!!

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  55. Diane Noble18 July 2012 at 16:11

    WOW...talk about sparkly cuteness! This is just adorable...love that mousey and the glitter. Super sweet! Thank you so much for joining the challenge this week at Stampin' Sisters in Christ. We are delighted to have your inspiration there! Diane Noble (SSIC-DT)

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  56. Carol L18 July 2012 at 18:12

    Your attention to detail is simply amazing, and I love that sparkly water! Adorable card!

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  57. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)18 July 2012 at 19:52

    Hi Kate, I love your fabulous creation! Thanks for joining us at Card Makin' Mamas for our Rubber Challenge hugs Susan x

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  58. Debbie18 July 2012 at 21:32

    Love your card Kate...one of my favourite images and so beautifully coloured.
    Hugs Debbie xx

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  59. Tracy18 July 2012 at 21:57

    Hi Kate
    I love your choice of summertime fun image, the colours and design are gorgeous. Great sparkle too.
    Happy crafting
    Mousey hugs
    Tracy x

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  60. ike19 July 2012 at 19:05

    Ah, that is just divine. Thank you for playing at Delicious Doodles. :-)

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  61. ladyjanet_5620 July 2012 at 18:51

    This is a really cute card Kate love the water & i saw you have bought more house mouse too can't wait to see those cards ( I have a roof). Janet

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  62. Christine20 July 2012 at 21:04

    Hi Kate fab cute HM creation love the effect on the water..great colouring on the lilly, beautiful design

    smiles Christine x

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  63. Claudia22 July 2012 at 14:12

    Hi Kate, love your card, it is just stunning. The papercombination is great and the colouration of the mouse, lovely.

    Thank you very much also for your visit and your lovely commetn on my blog. Wish you nice Sunday.

    Hugs Claudia

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  64. Unknown23 July 2012 at 07:19

    wow, you know I do love mice! it's my weakness, so I adore your card!!!!

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Hugs
Kate xx