House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge Gingham or Plaid #317

House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge

Challenge #317

'ANYTHING GOES'

with the option of

Use Gingham or Plaid

Hosted by our Talented Teamie Bunny Hoyle

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.

I made this card for a friend that broke her wrist a few weeks back. I colored it and then added the sentiment. Darned if I didn't get carried away and pushed the sentiment a bit too hard.  Now... how to "disquise"  the overly black sentiment. Hmmmm... I pulled up the image and matted it in black.  Did you think it worked?

Stamp used:

Kitten Cast

(Paper is Lawn Fawn Perfectly Plaid Christmas)

Generously Sponsored by:

STAMPENDOUS!

 The winner will be given a fabulous set of 10 Mini Clear Stamps!

Here is a a collage of gorgeous cards made by the Stampendous team using the mini stamps. 

Stampendous is now the official rubber stamp licensee of House-Mouse Designs®.  Visit the store at www.STAMPENDOUS.com 

For lots more inspiration from Stampendous, be sure to check out their other sites; STAMPENDOUS! Blog,  

Find Stampendous! on Pinterest and Facebook.  

Many thanks to our generous Sponsor for their continued support.  

I hope you have a few spare minutes to join in our house mouse fun!

                            ♥ Sue 

Santa Claus is Coming to Town-Penny Black Saturday Challenge

   Penny Black  Saturday Challenge-

May Mid Way Inspiration

Anything Goes

or our optional theme-

'Inspired by a Song'

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

I have been away from home for a couple weeks but I managed to color this classic Penny Black stamp dated 1998.  I don't even remember where I got it, I just know that PB stamps shine forever!

I colored the image with copics and also colored in a few decorated trees for the background. 

We are sponsored by:

1-2-3 Stitch

Prize winner gets a $20 voucher!

I would love for you to hop over to our challenge blog and join in the fun.  The link is at the top of this page.

 ♥ Sue

House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge-Peony Umbrella

House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge

Challenge #316

'ANYTHING GOES'

with the option of

USE PASTEL COLORS

Hosted by our  Teamie - SUE DREES

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.

A fast and easy creation....Pretty much all I can find time for these days due to family obligations.  I colored  this cute stamp with copics and used a nice die to cut and mat the image.  The sentiment was generated in my Silhouette software. 

                                                                                          

Stamp Used:
Peony Umbrella

We are generously sponsored  by:

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

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!

 Welcome back our Generous SPONSOR

Generously SPONSORS monthly in 2020

SIMON SAYS STAMP

AND OUR SECOND GENEROUS SPONSOR IS

House-Mouse Designs(R)  

Sponsoring monthly in 2020

We are also 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! Eeeeek!!  

I hope you have a few spare minutes to join in our house mouse fun!

                            ♥ Sue 

I was the smartest woman in the room...

Just a quick wood project to share today.  I made this for my friend for her birthday a few months back. I probably need one for myself too!!!

I saw this saying on Facebook and just had to make a sign. Hope you get a laugh out of it! ♥ Sue 

Tie it Up! Grandson cards

Shirt and Hanger Tie from My Scrap Chick

This  card is actually a mixture of a couple My Scrap Chick Files with ties in them.  I just kind of put a couple files together-one for the card base and one for the tie. My goal is to send a very quick card each week to my grandsons-let's see how I do!!

I wanted to memorialize these rights of passage and life lessons my grandsons are learning while they are staying home with their parents due to  the pandemic stay at home orders. They are busy boys so they are keeping their parents on their toes! They are growing so fast.  I can't believe Cole will be a teenager in a few months. Wow, the time has flown... Thanks for stopping in!

♥ Sue

Catching up-Crafty Friends RAK's

Just catching up with a little sharing of some wonderful cards I have received over the last few months.  I have been a little preoccupied with life but didn't want to miss sharing these sweet and thoughtful cards. I finally just grabbed my camera and took them all outside today. The wind was a bit crazy and I was chasing a few cards as they went flying in the wind LOL!  Thanks to my crafty friends!

 Leslie sent this retirement card! Such a darling image a beautifully colored!

  Such a bright and cheerful card from my House Mouse teamie Bunny.

  Lots of pretty colors on this sweet sympathy card from House Mouse teamie April.

  A beautiful sympathy card from Leslie.

A pretty sympathy card from House Mouse teamie Misti.

Darnell is always so thoughtful. She sent this beautifully embossed sympathy card.

 From my co-worker Alisha. She's a sweetie.

 My PBSC mama sent me this card for Christmas. Love the craft look...Thanks Helen!

 Belated posting from a Flikr Christmas Card Challenge. Thanks Cheyenne.

 Another belated posting of this sweet Chistmas card from a FLIKR challenge. Thanks Yal!

House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge 314- Tweet Treat

House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge

Challenge #314

'ANYTHING GOES'

with the option of

Flowers

Hosted by our Talented Mia

 So join the fun!  

Please use  a House-MouseDesigns^(R)

  House-Mouse Friends /Happy Hoppers, or, Gruffies image stamped/decoupage or CD rom.

Hello House Mouse Lovers! 

It's been quite a while since I have crafted-- so it felt good to get my pens out and do a little coloring! Being a bit rusty I decided to keep this card simple and clean. This image makes a perfect spring card!!

For my card today I used a new stamp named Tweet Treat. 

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! Eeeeek!!  

And our lovely hostess Mia will be giving away this lovely prize too!

I hope you have a few spare minutes to join in our house mouse fun!

                            ♥ Sue 

Enjoy the little things

In these crazy times, we all need to step back and enjoy the little things in our life.

I have tried to write this post several times but my heart is aching and that makes it hard to share with you all.

I made this sign as my Christmas 2019 annual wood project. At that time the sentiment was speaking to me. I am in the process of slowing down, retiring from my job and recharging my batteries- enjoying my home and my family. Looking forward to crafting and working on my wish list of projects. 

Today this means so much more... My oldest brother died unexpectedly last week.  I am sad, teary eyed and heart broken. 

He was always there for me. If I needed help, he was there. He and his wife  helped me take care of our Mother when she was in hospice. We were a team and could depend on each other. 

I feel a bit ungrounded. 

I will be ok. We will all be ok through these crazy times. 

I have had numerous crafty friends send me Sympathy cards. They mean so much to me. Thank YOU!

It's just a reminder of why we crafters do what we do...our creations touch hearts! Mail a homemade card today, brighten someone's day. 



Love your family- let them know you love them and

Enjoy the little things...♥ Sue

Penny Black Satruday Challenge-Spring!

     Penny Black  Saturday Challenge-

March Inspiration

'Anything Goes'

or our optional theme-

Spring

Spring is really just around the corner!  This time last year we had several feet of snow on the ground! This year we had a bit of snow in November and then nothing! Strangest weather ever...my trees and flowers are confused!

This stamp is perfect spring inspiration don't you think?  I cut the pretty tulip  mat with my Silhouette and it worked perfect for this card. This is a 5 x 7 card. This is the first time out and about  for my new PB sentiment stamp set too.  

Penny Black Stamps used:

Tulips for You

and

 Love Sentiments

We are sponsored by:

1-2-3 Stitch

Prize winner gets a $20 voucher!

I would love for you to hop over to our challenge blog and join in the fun.  The link is at the top of this page.

 ♥ Sue

House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge #311

House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge

Challenge #311

'ANYTHING GOES'

with the option of

'Embossing, wet or dry'

Hosted by our Talented Teamie Dorte.

 So join the fun!  

Please use  a House-MouseDesigns^(R)

  House-Mouse Friends /Happy Hoppers, or, Gruffies image stamped/decoupage or CD rom.

Our challenge this time around is embossing-either wet or dry. Unfortunately the embossing powder I tried to use must have been only glitter so my creation this week will be ATG's. Go figure...

For my card today I used a fun card base cut with my Silhouette and a sweet little stamp from a Mini Clear set.  I cut the image out with my Scan n Cut and added it on with dimensionals. The pretty paper is from my stash-designed by Teresa Collins. 

Stamp set used:

House Mouse Mini Clear set

Cut file:

A2 Pop Through Bracket Card

Generously Sponsored  by:

We are very happy to welcome  Heidi and her team at Simon Says Stamp!

SIMON SAYS STAMP

Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of Premium Dye Ink Pads

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!

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I hope you will get out your House Mouse stamps and join our fun!

                            ♥ Sue