Good morning to you all in the land of blog
where the theme has been chosen by little old me and I chose
Xmas Hugs and Kisses
we have two fabulous sponsors, firstly
here is my inspirational piece, but do hop over to the main challenge site to see the rest of the amazing inspiration from my sister meeces :)
I made an easel card, do love these and some of my new nestie dies, so pretty.
The papers are old Dovecraft the base layer is some lovely pink/purple card. The ribbon from Crafty Ribbons has been wrapped twice around the additional layer and then a triple bow placed on top with the little heart and key charm. The edges of the image, sentiment and return sentiment have been distressed with TH tumbled glass. The little holly charms and bells from my local department store.
Here is the close up of the image coloured in copics and a little magenta stickles added to the flowers on the wreath.
this image is called
Here is a close up of the personal impressions sentiment on the return, I added some more of the left over ribbon across the corners.
Do hop over and join us for the challenge :)
Don't forget, you too may submit your House-Mouse, Gruffies and Happy Hoppers creations directly to THE Official House-Mouse Designs site found HERE!
I would like to thank all of my wonderful visitors who take the time to leave me such inspirational and kind comments, and this then allows me to hop on over and visit you in return.
I would like to enter this creation into the following challenges
Come and Get It Challenges - Anything Christmas
Dream Valley - Christmas
Great Impressions - Anything Goes
Penny Black and More - Anything Goes
Pile it On - Embellishments
The Squirrel or the Fox - Christmas
Totally Gorjuss - For Someone Special
Cards Galore - Home for Xmas
The Pretty Little Ribbon - It's Christmas
Really Reasonable Ribbons - Anything Goes with Ribbon
Sparkles - Button or Bow
hugs
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You have showcased the little mice so well and love your new nesties
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Dr Sonia
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Kate this is gorgeous the image is so cute and the layout is fabulous. Caroline xxx
ReplyDeleteSweet card and the ribbon treatment is perfect!
ReplyDeleteOh Kate this is gorgeous ! What a precious little image ! Love the tails ! And I love the sentiment too ! Stunning creations as always ! Hugs, blessings and love from Catherine
ReplyDeleteGorgeous layout and embellishments, it all makes a great card. xx Flora
ReplyDeleteAww Kate it was lovely to see you both Sat :)) This card is super duper cute I love that image and will be getting HM cd & book for Christmas to myself :)) This card is beautiful. Merry Christmas & have a great 2013 (block March out)
ReplyDeleteLove ya hugs Janet x
Such a gorgeous card Kate. The image is just so delightful and coloured so beautifully. I love the layout and detailing too.
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This is gorgeous Kate, I like the sweet image the papers and the ribbon.
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
So very sweet. The colours are very pretty too.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you wrapped the ribbon twice on the inside and the outside!
Oh wow Kate totally stunning as always x
ReplyDeleteOh wow Kate totally stunning as always x
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet card. Darling image and sketch!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you joined us in our challenge at Penny Black and more! Good luck!
Gorgeous card Kate :-) such a cute image and the ribbon and details are all so pretty :-)
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your family a Very Merry Christmas and the Happiest of New Year's :-)
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Lols x x x
Kate, love the image and the green color card and papers. Wonderful die, so pretty, they get fancier all the time. Great holiday card.
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Sue
Those mice are just so cute, Fabulous design and I love your dies xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a totally adorable image Kate and so beautifully coloured.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see you at Penny Black and More and Pretty Little Ribbons challenges this month, thanks so much for joining in.
B x
super cute image and a gorgeous card Kate.
ReplyDeletegreetings karin
Awww Kate I love this sweet image who wouldnt..lol great design & dies gorgeous ribbon lovely verse super cute..
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas & Best Wishes for a Happy & Healthy 2013 to you & your family..
smiles Christine x
Really cute card. Adorable image. Debs xx
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous image and that deep wine organza ribbon balances it perfectly
ReplyDeleteSam xxx
Beautiful! Oh I like this die a lot and your shading is wonderful. Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteAwwww that's the cutest wee image Kate...I love this hun..:o)
ReplyDeletebig hugs Vicky xx
Gorgeous card Kate. The little mice look so sweet! Love the square die too, very pretty shape.
ReplyDeleteLorraine x
Thank you for a great challenge theme Kate, I really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteYour card is very beautiful....lovely colours.
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
hugs Dorte
Wow Kate, what a gorgeous card with This fabulous and sweet image:) Tooooo cute:)
ReplyDeleteLove the details and the papers you chose:)
Hugs my friend,
Sonia
wow...what a very beautiful and very adorable cute card ...love that image such a woderful card hun hugs sassyxxxx
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous easel card Kate. Love the image and the papers used. Like the way you have done the ribbon panel at the side.
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Gorgeous card, Love that image so cute!! Beautiful die-cut & design... Love it!! Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeletefabulous card - really supercute xx
ReplyDeleteFabby card Kate, these mice are so cute. House Mouse are some of my favourite images. Love your embellishments too.
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Kat x
Kate, your little house-mousies are adorable. Such a beautiful card inside and out - very sweet and festive with gorgeous layering and elements. The blue in the background really pops all your other colors. Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteCute card with a very cute stamp :)
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I love this one, so sweet.
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so gorgeous kate.i love your colours and fab stunning image and design :D
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Your card is simply gorgeous! great image and beautifull design and layout, thank you for joining in our challenge over at Sparkles Christmas Challenge and good luck hope to see you again next time DT Member Sandra H xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous image Kate and fantastic colouring as usual.
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Cathy
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Gorgeous Kate, your design and colours are fabulous. I love your image panel and such beautifully coloured of the little sweeties!!
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Heather xx
Kate this card is just as precious as can be. Every aspect of this card is gorgeous. Lovely dies, I may have tor revise my wish list. LOL. I wish you a great Christmas and rest time. You certainly deserve time to your self and your family. Thanks for giving us such a great year end challenge.
ReplyDeleteAawwww...those meeces are so adorable!
ReplyDeleteLovely card...great colours and the layout's fab.
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Great card. Lovely design and image. Thank you for joining us at come and Get It this week.
ReplyDeleteScrumalicious! Love those meece and what a pretty die to put them in! Just beautiful and a great layout. Hugs, Jayne xx
ReplyDeleteHi Kate,
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous, I love the design, and the image is so cute and adorable.
Merry Christmas to you and your Family
Happy crafting
Mousey Hugs
Tracy x
p.s. thanks for joining us at Penny Black & more @ Allsorts too.
Oh my!! Isn't that the cutest! Just look at their tails!!! Sweet! Thanks for participating in our PILE IT ON challenge!!
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Hi Kate, sorry I've not visited recently, xmas busy lol!
ReplyDeleteAs usual this is gorgeous and I LOVE that image. Very cute, sweet and lovable! I think it could be used for anniversary cards too! Wonderful colouring and details, as always. Hope you have a very Happy Christmas Karen x
This is beautiful Kate! :) Stunning colouring and such an elegant frame around the image. Love the double bow and ribbon strips too! :)
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xxalisonxx
What a fun card, Kate! Beautiful job coloring & I really like the ribbon you chose.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us this month at Great Impressions Stamps!
Aww Kate...this is absolutely gorgeous. Love the super cute image. Hope you're ok.
ReplyDeleteHugs Debbie x
Beautiful card!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at RRR!
Hugs
Heather
This is a beautiful card and a lovely image.
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Lynn x
DT
A brilliant creation as always Kate
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing at Sparkles Christmas Challenges this time
Good luck in the draw
Shaz xx
What a gorgeous card. I love your fabulous embellishments and your colouring is lovely. Thank you for joining us at The Squirrel and The Fox for our Christmas challenge.
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Oh Kate...another lovely meece card and boy do I love that nestie! Lovely card all around-thanks for joining the Great Impressions challenge as well!♥ Sue Kment
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