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Monday, September 23, 2013

House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge-Monochromatic #154




Yes... there is a story behind PHINNEY!


Phinney is one of those little blankets that is made for little ones to carry around so they don't have to carry a big blankey. Little Lukey (aka Gwamma's baby boy even though he is 3) has had this Horton Hears A Who blankey since he was a baby and still sleeps with "Phinney". Near as we can tell, Phinney was his way of saying elephant-but who can be sure???  Regardless-Phinney's name has stuck, even if we are guessing on the spelling LOL!!!   Heaven help us if Phinney goes missing!! I found another Phinney a while back and bought him as a back-up. Here he is sharing his other  "Phinney" with Great-Granny Jo during a recent visit! He is pretty protective of Phinney, so this is a big deal! 

Now on to our challenge...

Our monochromatic challenge is hosted by Kate today!

This challenge is PROUDLY Sponsored by...
   
We also have some great House Mouse news to share with you...

We are super excited to announce that STAMPENDOUS is the new company producing our beloved House-Mouse stamps! Stop by their Challenge Blog to get inspired and enter your very own projects into their challenges. The link can be found HERE. 
The Official Blog of STAMPENDOUS Rubber Stamp Company can be found HERE.
House-Mouse Designs® stamps can also  be purchased at the STAMPENDOUS site HERE.


Wow, lots of info this week!   I do hope you will hop around and check all these fun links, and don't miss the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge Blog!

 ♥ Sue
card details:
Stamp: Beary Big Yawn UR1014 
Cardstock: SU! Designer Series Pack
Copics: 
Biggly: E 31,33,34,37
Blankey: B 91,93,95
Misc: SU! Ribbon
Silhouette files:  card baby boy
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16 comments:

  1. Casandra BennettSeptember 23, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Awe. Very sweet story. My boy is 7 now and still has to sleep with his Froggie. Last year, Froggie went missing for 5 months (turns out, he was in the camper the whole time). Things were pretty crazy, and mama broke down and found a similar Froggie that Jack sleeps with and has named appropriately "Froggie 2". Now, he sleeps with Froggie 1 and Froggie 2 plus 2 frog pillow pets. Your little boy may keep Phinney for a long, long time. :)

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  2. Lorraine ASeptember 23, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    Gorgeous card Sue :-) I love the image and the whole thought behind this,, so very cute :-)

    fabulous photo and it is nice to read the story behind the phinney :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  3. *Vicki*September 23, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    AWW!! Now how cute is that!!! ADORABLE image and the blue colors are perfect my friend! HUGS :)

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  4. DorteSeptember 23, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    So very very cute, Sue....lovely image and beautiful in blue. Thanks for sharing your little story,
    enjoy your evening,
    Dorte xx

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  5. downrightcraftySeptember 23, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    so sweet love the little baby boy border isn't that fabulous
    Hugs Kate xx

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  6. DelorisSeptember 23, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    Love your darling house mouse baby boy card and the fun Phinney story too!

    P.S. You inspired me to make a card this afternoon and enter the HM challenge today.

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  7. AnnSeptember 23, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    My daughter had her blankalee. It was sort of a morph. Her name was Leah. So we would say something like "Here is your blanket, Leah" and it soon became Blankalee. ;-) Great card cut.

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  8. nwilliams6September 24, 2013 at 2:59 AM

    Oh, I love this story! Cute picture and story and they make your card even more precious than it already is (which is VERY precious). Love the whole package! Fun! TFS. Hugz!

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  9. SandySeptember 24, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    Such a sweet fuzzy little bear and a wonderful family picture that will be treasured for years to come.
    Sandy

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  10. TracySeptember 24, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Hi Sue
    Fabulous creation, adorable image and design. Love your photo too, all my children had favourite bears, what a dread when you go out and it goes missing, retracing steps etc....
    Happy crafting
    Mousey hugs
    Tracy x

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  11. Shirley NSeptember 24, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Always love hearing about your grandkids, Sue. That's a really cute picture. Gosh, you make lovely cards, you bake and you sew. You're just so talented! Cute card and blankey!

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  12. HeatherSeptember 24, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    A gorgeous card Sue, a fabulous design and colour scheme. Gruffie with his phinney is just adorable - everybody should have a phinney!!!

    hugs
    Heather xx

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  13. Donna EllisSeptember 24, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    Hi, Sue! It's past my bedtime, and you are my last blog to catch up on for the day. This darling little card with the yawning bear has made me yawn twice so far, since arriving at your blog. Too funny! I must really be tired. I especially like the dark blue "halo" around the image, and your "baby boy" cut out. Beautiful card - but please, no more yawning characters - oh my! I'm yawning ago! Why are yawns so contagious! Sweet Dreams my sweet Oregon friend! hugs, de

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  14. Glenda AtkinsSeptember 27, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    Love the story of Phinney, aren't little so precious! Also love the baby boy card with all its blue shades and details, especially the ribbon and bow!
    Hugs
    Glenda

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  15. SueSeptember 28, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Awww, so cute and love the story of Phinney! My Grandson had a puppy blanky like that and if he stayed over and didn't have it with him, we had to go get it!
    Love your card.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  16. GailSeptember 29, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    Great story, and great card!

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