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Hello and welcome to my blog of card crafts. I am happy that you stopped by for a visit. I hope you can visit often. Have a wonderful and blessed day! "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and my soul knows right well." Psalm 139:14

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Out With the New and in With the Old #20

 I am loving making Fall cards! Fall is my favorite time of year even though it is a very short season here. I love the crisp in the air, scents and colors of Fall. I am trying to use my old wooden stamps this year and found these 2 stamps that are perfect for a Fall card. I pulled this alcohol inked vellum piece from my stash to use for a background. 



Stamps: Trees - Judikins
              Wheelbarrow - Unknown
              Saying - Crafter's Square
Alcohol Inks - Ranger
Flower Soft: Sunshine Yellow, Nut Brown and Toffee 
                      by Impression Obsession               

 Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!    

Pammies Inky Pinkies: A/G 2643
Simon Says Monday Challenge: Trees
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes
Woodblock Wednesday: Use Woodblock Stamps

Monday, October 26, 2026

House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge #477

                        



Eeeeekkkkk!!!

Welcome back House Mouse FANS!


We are here with a new challenge for you.





with the option theme of  
 
Cozy Comforts


Hosted by our Talented Teamie - Lols

 so join the fun!  Please use  a House-MouseDesigns(R)
  House-Mouse Friends /Happy Hoppers, or, Gruffies image stamped/decoupage or CD rom.


We are 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!

Many thanks to our generous Sponsor for their continued support!


The mousie team will also be giving away a super cute 




Who doesn't like a cup of hot brew on a crisp fall day? What is your favorite hot brew? I enjoy flavored hot tea or hot chocolate without the mouse! Ha! I must say he is cute taking the chill off in this warm cup.



  
Stamp: Warm Cup - Stanpendous
Patterned Paper - Target
Dies: Stitched Ovals - Gina Marie
Embossing Folder - Lifestyle Crafts
Alcohol Markers - Caliart
Sparkle Enamel Dots - Pink & Main



Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope to see you over at the challenge. Have a cozy day!


Challenges entered:

Can You Handle the Pressure: Anything Goes

Pammies Inky Pinkies: A/G 2623

Paper Funday: Anything Goes

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Out With the New and in With the Old #19

 I am so glad that it is feeling like Fall here! We had a really hot Summer! I have been using my very old wooden stamps this year and I have been enjoying it. On this card I pulled out a background I made earlier. I lightly blended colors across the card and then used a leaf stencil over top. I used the same colors that I blended to color in the stencil but sponged harder so that the stencil impressions would show up. I then used an embossing folder and ran it through my machine.


Stamp: Sunflower - Stamp Affair
Stencil: Leaves - Stamper's Anonymous (TH)
Embossing Folder - Cuttlebug
Die: Labels 20 - Spellbinders
Flower Soft: Black and Nut Brown - Impression Obssesion
Colored Pencils - Prisma
Pale Gold Pigment Powder - Maimeri

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you have a fabulous day!

Challenges entered:

As You Like It - I love to use bows on my cards. I love using silk ribbon because the bow ties easier and is less bulky to send through the mail.

Stencil Fun Challenge: AG + Stencil - (orange)

Monday, October 12, 2026

House Mouse and friends Monday Challenge #476

 



Welcome back House Mouse FANS!


We are here with a new challenge for you!


Anything Goes 


with the option theme of  
 
Halloween


Hosted by our Talented Teamie - Cari

 So join in the fun! 
Please use a House Mouse Designs, Happy Hoppers or Gruffies image -
stamped, decoupage or CD rom.

 

We are generously sponsored by Heidi and her team at:






Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of Premium Dye Ink Pads

Please be aware that customs duty may be payable for destinations outside of the United States.

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!


Many thanks to our generous Sponsor for their continued support!




Stamp: Trick or Treat - Spellbinders
Patterned Paper - Target
Alcohol Markers - Caliart

Thanks so much for stopping. I hope to see you over at the House Mouse challenge. Have a great day!


Challenges entered:


Simon Says Wednesday Challenge: Use Patterned Paper

Monday, October 5, 2026

HMFMC Mid Way Reminder #475

                                        


Eeeeekkkkk!!! Welcome back House-Mouse FANS!

We are here with a Midway Reminder

Our ongoing challenge:



with the option of

Pumpkins
 


Hosted by our Talented Teamie  ME



        

 so join the fun!  Please use  a House-MouseDesigns(R)
  House-Mouse Friends /Happy Hoppers, or, Gruffies image stamped/decoupage or CD rom.

 
We are 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!


Many thanks to our generous Sponsor for their continued support.



Stamps: Mouse From Mini Spring Stamp Set - Stampendous
Pumpkin: Pretty Pumpkin - Scrapbook Creations
Rose Leaf Branch - Impression Obsession
Saying - CHG Craft
Distress Inks - Ranger
Alcohol Markers - Caliart

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope to see you over at the challenge. Have a wonderful day!

Challenges entered: 

Double Trouble: Happy Fall Ya'll
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes #772-773

Monday, September 28, 2026

House Mouse and friends Monday Challenge #475

  



Eeeeekkkkk!!!

Welcome back House Mouse FANS!


We are here with a new challenge for you.





with the option theme of  
 
Pumpkins


Hosted by our Talented Teamie - ME

 so join the fun!  Please use  a House-MouseDesigns(R)
  House-Mouse Friends /Happy Hoppers, or, Gruffies image stamped/decoupage or CD rom.


We are 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!


Many thanks to our generous Sponsor for their continued support!



Stamps: Hats Off to You - Spellbinders
Pumpkins: Pretty Pumpkins - Scrapbook Creations
Dies: Stitched Oval - Gina Marie
Fancy Foliage - Memory Box
Patterned Paper: Dashing Stripes and Dots - Memory Box
Colored Pencils - Prisma

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope to see you over at the challenge. Have a great day!

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Out With the New and in With the Old #18

 Here is another card I made with my old wooden stamps. I used a piece of background paper in my stash where I had dropped some colors of alcohol inks into water in a pan. The alcohol inks float on top of the water. I placed some glossy cardstock into the water to make this speckled background. 

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Wooden Stamps: Fern Postcard - Rubber Stampede
                            Monarch Butterfly - Stampabilities
Ink - Mountain Meadow - Big N Juicy
Alcohol Markers - Azure
Alcohol Inks - Ranger
Birds - Washi Tape

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!

Challenge entered:

Simon Says Monday Challenge:  Make Your own Background

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