Welcome

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

Monday, August 18, 2025

House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge #447

    Eeeek! Welcome back House Mouse  FANS!


We are here with a new challenge for you.


Anything Goes 

with the option theme of  
 

Keeping Kool


Hosted by - Me

Challenge ends August 31

 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  Generously Sponsored by

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!



Also


One Lucky Winner will receive a 
$6 Voucher to spend @ Di's Digi Stamps
We welcome back Di's DigiStamps 

Bio.
I have been drawing since a child and studied graphics at College many years ago, I now work as a Medical photographer part time but my love was always drawing. I started cardmaking about 4yrs ago when I bought my daughter a cardmaking kit which we did together, but I’m afraid I got the bug! My daughter preferred scrapbooking. I then started looking online at other blogs and this then became my passion and I loved sharing my cards with like minded people.
I love stamping and loved finding images, but sometimes I could not find what I wanted so I started to draw myself. This then has become my second addiction and I have never looked back, I love thinking of new images, and its just fabulous to see others take them and make them into beautiful works of art. Long may it continue!


Many thanks to our generous Sponsors for their continued support!


I love this cute little mousey. What a delicious way to keep cool!


Stamps:  Splish,Splash A Citrus Bath - Stampabilities
Hello: Sending Love - The Crafter's Workshop
Dies:  Botanical Frame - Memory Box
Stitched Rectangle - Gina Marie
Design Paper:  Oh Summertime - American Crafts
Alcohol Markers - Caliart
Jewels - Paper Studio
Glossy Accents (on the ice cubes)

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


Challenge entered:

Double Trouble: Mix It Up
Memory Box: Animal House #122

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Frames Series #15

It has been fun using my many frames that I have in my stash. This frame is unknown. I think I might have used a friend's die for this frame. I had cut it out quite awhile ago. 


Frame:  Unknown
Stamps:  Butterfly and Saying from the Spread Your Wings stamp                     set by Crafter's Companion
Patterned Paper:  Bloomscape - K & Company
Small Oval Die - Spellbinders
Alcohol Markers - Caliart

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

Challenge entered:

Pammies Inky Pinkies:  Anything Goes 2532

Monday, August 11, 2025

HMFMC #446 AG/Friends Mid Week Reminder

                   Eeeeekkkkk!!! Welcome back House                                      Mouse FANS!


We are here with a Mid Week Reminder

Our ongoing challenge: #446


with the option of

 Friends



Hosted by our Talented Teamie 
 



        Please use any House-Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie image 

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


 Welcome back our Generous SPONSOR

We are very happy to welcome back Heidi and her team at:

SIMON SAYS STAMP









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

What better friend than to be there when you need them most! I love this little mousey helping the other when he is sick. On this card I added Glossy Accents to the ice and part of a cotton ball for the cotton in the bottle.


Stamp: Chewable Aspirin Friends - Stampabilities
Die: Sewn Frame - Gina Marie
Patterned Paper: Perfectly Plaid Remix - Lawn Fawn
Saying: Sentimental Finery - Spellbinders
Alcohol Markers: Caliart
Heart Cany Dots - BoBunny
Glossy Accents - Ranger

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you can join the challenge. Have a wonderful day!

Monday, August 4, 2025

House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge #446

                  Welcome back House-Mouse FANS!


We are here with a new challenge!




with the option theme of 

Friends



Hosted by our Talented Teamie- Tracy

Challenge ends August 17th

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

 


WWe are  Generously Sponsored by

 Welcome back our Generous SPONSOR

We are very happy to welcome back Heidi and her team at:

SIMON SAYS STAMP









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.  


Stamps:  Sweet Nectar - Spellbinders
Saying:  Special Moments - Stampin' Up
Die:  Classic Frame - Spellbinders
Colored Pencils - Prisma
Sequins:  St. Cloud - Catherine Pooler

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

Challenges entered:

Beautiful Blossoms: Anything Floral Goes #31
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes #710 - 711

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Birds of a Feather

Hi and welcome to my blog. I am showing a card today where I made my own background using a gelli plate, acrylic paints, an embossing folder and feathers. The bird die was gifted to me and the maker of it is unknown. I finished the card by splattering some gold paint across it and adding some pink jewels and a bow. 



Dies:  Bird - Unknown
          Small Oval - Spellbinders
Various Acrylic Paints
Metallic Gold Paint - Maimieri (from Italy)
Jewels - Park Lane

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

Challenges entered:

Pammies Inky Pinkies:  Anything Goes 2529
Simon Says Monday Challenge: Make Your Own Background

Frames Series #14

It sure feels like the tropics here! This card is perfect for this kind of weather. I used another one of the frames that I had in my stash.  


Stamp:  Jungle Life (parrot) - Stampendous
Dies:     Ferns and Frame - Unknown
Butterfly - Sticker
Saying - Stampendous

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

Challenge entered:

Pammies Inky Pinkies:  Anything Goes #2529

Monday, July 21, 2025

House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge #445

                      Welcome back House-Mouse FANS!


We are here with a new challenge for you.


with the option theme of  

Summer Fun!!

Hosted by our Talented Teamie- Rhea

Challenge ends August 3rd

 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  Generously Sponsored by


We Welcome back Barry & his team @ House Mouse Designs



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!


***Another prize is being offered to one random participant by Teamie Shelly- who ordered two of this image!



Many thanks to our generous Sponsor for their continued support.  



Stamp:  Up Up and Away - Spellbinders
Die:  Unknown
Embossing Folder:  Clouds - Darice
Saying:  All Occasions Sentiments - Paper Rose
Alcohol Markers - Caliart
Enamel Dots - Paper Studio

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

Challenges entered:

Can You Handle the Pressure Challenge: Sky (emboosing folder)
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Cute Critters
Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes #708-709

Monday, July 14, 2025

House Mouse Challenge Midway Reminder#444

We are halfway through the House Mouse Monday Challenge #444. We are offering some fun prizes so I hope you will join the challenge of - Anything Goes with the option of Bright Colors. Challenge ends July 20th.

We are  Generously Sponsored by

    Welcome back our Generous SPONSOR
We are very happy to welcome back Heidi and her team at:

SIMON SAYS STAMP


SIMON SAYS STAMP


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!

 One Lucky Winner will receive a 
$6 Voucher to spend @ Di's Digi Stamps



Many thanks to our Generous Sponsors for their continued support.

I made a resist background by stamping these fun circles with clear ink and then using clear embossing powder. I patted several colors of Distress Oxide inks on my craft mat and used the smooshing technique to add color to the card. The image was colored with Caliart alcohol markers.


 Stamps:  Party Streamers - House Mouse Designs
               Saying - Just For Fun Stamps
               Circles:  Circle Kit - Rubber Stampede            
 Distress Oxide Inks - Ranger
 Embossing Powder:  Clear - Judikins
 Alcohol Markers - Caliart
      
Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great day!

Challenges entered: 

Double Trouble:  Inky Pinkies
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Emboss It
Word Art wednesday:  AG/Family Friendly


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