Good morning to you all
Now as you know I decided at the beginning of the year to take a little back seat from my HM creations, however I sat quietly and coloured this lovely up over the week and yesterday created a lovely Mother's Day card with it so here I am in my "floater position" to say
Today sees the next challenge at the
House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
so what is it I hear you asking well here you go for them details
** NEW CHALLENGE, HMFMC163 **
Our super talented Teamie Donna Hanley, is hosting and has chosen a color theme;
Amethyst, White plus 1 other COLOR
We have some
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okay after all that excitement you just want to see I am sure, so here it is but don't forget to hop over and see the rest of those beautiful creations to inspire you.
I don't have much in the line of purples in my stash, not normally a colour I favour but after a good old rummage I found quite a bit.
So I went with Amethyst and white with a little lavendar thrown in. The base layer is a deep purple, the papers I am sure you will recognise as I cannot remember. I used a Marianne die I won to frame the image, a nestie I bought from my Teamie Christine, a Joy edge butterfly die, some flowers from stash and those pearls, frantage, pearl heart and pearl medallion from the Hobby House.
The bow for those that are interested, the ribbon came from Lidl, I adore their gift ribbon it holds its shape perfectly, so sits so beautifully as a triple bow.
A clos up of the image coloured in copics, he is hiding his head slightly in shame for mucking her up with the soil :)
any way if you would like to
SHOW-OFF your very own House-Mouse, Gruffies and Happy Hoppers Creations* by submitting your designs to the official House-Mouse Designs® site, found HERE
I would like to enter the following challenges
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes
Suzy Bee's - Anything Goes
ABC - Anything Goes with colouring
Feeling Crafty - Dies and / or punches
One Crazy Stamper - Anything Goes
The Crafting Cafe - Embossing
2 Sisters - Embossing
Hugs Kate
Kate, I'm so glad you found some sit down, coloring time this week because you made a fantastic card for us enjoy. I love everything about it, image, dies, ribbon/bow, flowers. It has such a "WOW" factor. Have a great week ahead.
ReplyDeleteHello Kate, wonderful card, loving the gorgeous shades of purple. Details as ever are beautiful, hugs Kate x
ReplyDeleteOh wow Kate, how pretty is this, I just LOVE your use of embellishments, you always get just the right amount and they always look so perfect, great card. Joey x
ReplyDeleteKate, this is one of my fav Gruffie images. The look on his face.....
ReplyDeleteWOW, you packed a lot of fun on this card. Love everything about it. So glad you had time to join us this challenge.
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Sue
wow & wow.. This is just stunning. Gorgeous colors and gorgeous design.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous CUTS, fabulous flowers and beautiful colors. Lovely take on the color challenge Teamie. So glad you could play! LOVE your work!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super image - it really made me chuckle. Fabulous card with super details xx
ReplyDeleteit's a gorgeous card Kate.
ReplyDeletegr karin
This is a gorgeous card Kate, such a wonderful design and so many fabulous embellishments.
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fab card Kate - the look on that gruffies face says it all xx
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable Kate and is nice to see you on the team again this week. Off to make a card.
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Cathy
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How gorgeous! Such a cute image, beautiful colouring and full of wonderful detailing.
ReplyDeletehugs Sue xx
What a beautiful layered card, so many lovely details. And purple is my favorite color, so this monochromatic design is really to my taste!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Loving the colours xx
ReplyDeleteHaha this is fab Kate.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card,
Hugs Kelly
So great to have your with us for Donna's colour challenge, Kate, your creation is stunning, love all your pretty details,
ReplyDeletehugs Dorte
Gorgeous card Kate, love the fun stamp and the colours are so pretty x Susan x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! Love the gorgeous color!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Kate :-) this image always makes me smile :-) poor Gruffie being buried in soil ,, haha :-) the decorative details on this are amazing, the doily, flowers, ribbon, fancy edge ,,, all fabulous :-)
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Lols x x x
Totally awesome Kate ! Sheer gorgeousness as always ! Hugs, blessings and love from Catherine
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creation as always and you use the most beautiful images and layouts x
ReplyDeleteWow! Such a fabulous card with so much loveliness to look at! I love all the details, frills, and pearls.
ReplyDeleteKate, this is an adorable image! I have not seen this one before! I think you have quite a nice assortment of purple in this card, and it all works so beautifully! Love that gorgeous bow!
ReplyDeleteLove that bow. Thanks for sharing your lovely card for Suzy Bee's Bloomin' challenge 15: anything goes - hope to see you again soon, Hazel, DT x
ReplyDeleteStunning card Kate (as always) I love all the details :0)
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Heather a fab card - great job!
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ToM
so stunning kate.fabulous lilac and white colours and i love the sweet bears :D
ReplyDeletexx coops xx
Hi Kate,
ReplyDeleteA very pretty creation, love your image and the design is gorgeous.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
An adorable card, I love the colours and the big bow.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining in with the Feeling Crafty challenge this month and good luck x
Wow Kate, you clearly had fun making this one! So many lovely details to take in!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along at The Crafting Cafe this time!
Good Luck
Hugs
Dawn xx
The look on the little gruffie face is priceless!! Love your card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card thank you for entering feeling crafty challenge
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Lovely card Kate. Thanks for entering it into our challenge over at The Crafting Café x
ReplyDeleteWonderful Card! Fantastic Detail! I would love for you to check out my blog. I'm offering blog candy for followers. http://alllthingsbeautiful.blogspot.com Thank you for sharing with us at Crafting Café. Amy A.,DT
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