What? NO stamps at CSAYL?!!!!

At CSAYL this week, we were to create a card without using STAMPS!!! (At first I thought, 'wait a second, arent we supposed to be stamping at *Christmas Stamping All Year Long?!!!') LOL..... BUT after I got started on my little 'Martha Stewart' Winter Scene, I didnt mind it at all.

It was created with an MS Deer Punch, MS Leaf Punches; MS Scallop Border & MS Fence Border Punches; MS Gingerbread House Tags; MS Stickers; CB Dots Folder; DCWV Solid Glitter SC Stack... and one little sentiment stamp from the SU set called "To You & Yours".

Thanks for looking & Happy Creating!
America

***At the BEACH for the Summer***

First of all, I hope everyone had a wonderful **4th of July** filled with fireworks! ****

Second, A BIG HUG & a huge **Thank You** to all of the incredibly thoughtful friends who wished me a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! :) You guys dont know how many BIG smiles to brought to my face & it means so much!!!! :) ;) Thanks for making this blog/cyber/crafting/artistic world of ours soooooo much FUN!!!!! You all ROCK!!!!

Third, getting down to business with this first card for this week's House Mouse Challenge #45. We were to create with a **Seasons** theme. I chose a BEACH theme for my favorite Season of all --> SUMMER.....
Lots of details went into this card - that 'Muzzy the Mouse' almost got lost in this scene, but...I just couldnt stop adding seashells & starfish & all those beach goodies..... LOL

The stamp used here is by Stampabilities, HMD "Keeping Cool", #HMLR1007. I cut out the mouse & beach umbrella, leaving out the remainder of the image, (which was the lemonade drink & ice cube), to add seashells. Image is colored with Copics. Seashells & Starfish were punched with "Emaginations" brand punches then ran through the CB folders for added texture. That awesome BG DP was actually gift from a generous stamper whom I purchased stamps from-so I dont know the brand name. The Solid Glitter Cardstock is from DCWV. Jolee's Boutique stickers, SU corner punches & twine finish off this card.

Go check out what awesome cards the rest of our House Mouse DT has created this week at HM&F!
Thanks for looking!
America

White Christmas, CH#23

At CSAYL today, we were to
create a card that is mostly white..... this is my take:

Last week, we had a *Free* challenge at CSAYL - in which we could come up with whatever we chose for a Christmas card (meaning a challenge where you can do whatever you want)... that was FUN & this is what I created:

Both cards were created using Glitter Cardstock Stack from DCWV. I love its super shimmery look & heavy texture! So perfect for Holiday cards!

Thanks for Looking & Happy Creating!!!

Baby Bunny Buggie - HM&F CH #44

It's MONDAY again...and that means it's time for HM&F challenge #44! Our DT member Patricia has chosen to go with *Paper Tole*. Go check out what our DT created at the HM&F blog!!!

Here is my take with Paper Tole that I combined with Paper Piecing:

This adorable Stampabilities stamp is from 2008, House Mouse Designs, called "Bunny Buggie" #HMOR1137. The image was colored with Copics, cut, textured and layered. Prima Flowers, Silver Brads & Ribbon decorate the card. For the top edge and Bunny buggie, I added some cut flowers from the actual ribbon edges as an extra little touch. :)

Thanks for looking & Happy creating!
America

Keep your sunny side up! HM&F Ch#43-2RB sketch

Here is my card for this week's sketch at HM&F! Come check it out & see what everyone has created this week! And play along because this sketch is from our sponsor 2RedBananas & they are also offering a prize to 1 lucky winner who plays along: HouseMouse&Friends





Brads, Spellbinder Dies, Scor-Pal and lots of coloring complete this card.
Thanks for Looking & Happy Creating!
America

My ODBD - Patriotic Tributes...

Here are 2 more cards using the beautiful stamps from "Our Daily Bread Designs".

First, ***God Bless America***
Created with: Gold Leaf Pen, Gold Embossing, Gold Stars, Gold Star Wrapping Paper


Next, ***I Pledge Allegiance***
Created with: Spellbinders, CB, Scor-Pal, Patriotic Ribbons, Star Rhinestones & Sharpie Metallic Marker


Go check out their fabulous sets at: http://www.ourdailybreaddesigns.com/

A Little Dream - House Mouse CH#42

Happy Monday & welcome to another House Mouse Challenge!!! This week, we were to use the Colors of Neopolitan ice cream; Strawberry, Chocolate & Vanilla along with a House Mouse & Friends image. This is my take:

The Stamps used here are by Stampabilities: Sentiment is called "A Little Dream",#QR1055 and image is called "IN a Nut Shell", featuring Maxwell, #HMJR1076. It is colored with Copics and CTMH chalks. The image is twice stamped, colored and popped with foam adhesives for added dimension. Main panel was cut with Spellbinders dies, Corner piercing done with SU Piercing Tools & Edges made with a Martha Stewart Border Punch. Designer ribbon tops off card.

For more *Micey* inspiration, go see what the rest of our DT came up with & play along with us at: http://housemouse-challenge.blogspot.com/

Thanks for looking & happy creating!
America

In God We Trust, ODBD

Fourth of July is right around the corner. And here is my first card using **Our Daily Bread Designs** Stamps. These are from the set called "In God We Trust". I really love these Patriotic images. What beautiful tributes! These sets are perfect for Military cards too! I cant wait to create more as this is my favorite theme!

For more fo these great sets, check out the ODBD site at: http://www.ourdailybreaddesigns.com/

Thanks for looking & happy Creating!
America

America, The Beautiful!!, HM&F Ch#41

It's Monday & time for another House Mouse Challenge at HM&F! This week, its Challenge #41 already & Stacy's turn to call it. She chose for us to to create using the colors ***Red, White & Blue***. Now, ya' knew that I would be going for a Patriotic/America look right??? :) Anything American themed is what I really love and here is my FUN card;

This HM stamp is by Stampabilities, HMD, featuring Amanda, Monica & Mudpie called "Show Your Colors", # HMLR1006. The sentiment is actually a part of a larger stamp by Inkadinkado called "America, The Beautiful, # 93903-x. Would you believe that I actually used COPICS?? yeap, I did. Im starting to play with them and trying to figure them out. I wanted to try coloring with them out on this week's card. How did I do?? The BG Paper is Vellum & Bazzill textured CS. Silver Star Brads corner this card and Rhinestones were stacked onto those Stars for added interest. The Rhinestones Patriotic frame was made using Rhinestones stickers from Michaels.

Come and join us at: http://housemouse-challenge.blogspot.com/

Thanks for looking & Happy creating! America

Buttons & Ribbons

This week at Christmas Stampin All Year Long, Vicky challenged us to creatively use Buttons & Ribbons to embellish our card! Big Buttons, teeny buttons and lots of Ribbon! Here is my take:

I used Designer Flatback Snow Buttons, Satin Brown Ribbon, Fiskars Snowflake border punch, Spellbinders Pinking Circle dies, Tiny Rhinestones and stickles on snowman & Martha Stewart Christmas Designer Paper...

Come play along with us at: http://christmasstampin.blogspot.com/

Thanks for looking & happy creating your Christmas cards early!

Stampin' Up! ***Great Grads***

Here are a 2 very special Graduation Cards that I made using the Stampin' Up! set called "Great Grads" ....

The first is also for this week's Monday Mojo Sketch #89 Contest found here;
http://www.mojomonday.blogspot.com/






Thanks for looking & Happy Creating!
America

House Mouse Wedding Anniversary Challenge

This week at House Mouse & Friends, http://housemouse-challenge.blogspot.com/ we are to create a card with a Wedding/Anniversary theme. This is what I came up with:


Dont forget to go check what the rest of our DT came up with to help inspire you.

Speaking of our DT, here's a quick NOTE: ***We are sending a BIG 'Thank You' to Jami Bova for being our HM&F Guest DT Member over the last few months; A big warm 'Welcome' to Pat Rose & Heather 'Rica' who have become permanent DT members; And a 'Goodbye' to Jennifer & Judy who have left our Design Team!***

With all of that, it's also been officially announced that we will be looking for a new Guest Designer or two to join our HM&F team in the very near future, so get busy creating with your favorite House Mouse Stamps and let us see your work! :)

Thanks for looking & Happy Creating!
America

Many Magical Moments - Christmas Challenge #19

This week at "Christmas Stampin' All Year Long", the challenge was to 'Have FUN with Numbers'...


Here is my take:

Come play along with us & check out the awesome XMAS cards created by the rest of the design team at: http://christmasstampin.blogspot.com/

The only stamping done here is the sentiment fron the SU christmas set called **Festive Favorites**. Accessories used are: Rhinestones, Gold metallic wired ribbon, SU photo corner punches, Spellbinder rectangle Die for housing sentiment, Gold Leaf Pen for edging sentiment and 3D sticker leaves. The BG is made with numbers CB folder & inked with Ruby Red ink and CTMH chalks.
Thanks for looking & Happy Creating!
America

Dirt Bike Magic

Just wanted to share a quick Masculine Birthday card I made using Jolee's LeGrande Stickers, some DP and a little ink.

Not bad for being Fun & FAST huh? Thanks for looking!
America

***Think SNOW***

Here is a Christmas card for Monday's Challenge on Maria's ***Christmas Stampin' All Year Long*** BLOG. This week is challenge #18 and it's for the following sketch:




http://christmasstampin.blogspot.com/
Be sure to check out the awesome cards created by the rest of our design team. They surely will inspire you to create your cards early:

Thanks for looking & Happy Creating!
America