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Monday, May 24, 2010

House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge

Today is Challenge #70 AND our very first Blog Hop!

If you've already started the hop...you should have arrived on my blog from Lisa's blog. If not...click HERE to get back on the House Mouse & Friends Blog...read the instructions...and start the Hop. There's a BIG Blog Candy Prize on the HM Challenge Blog...PLUS lots of hidden blog candy along the way. Make sure and read the rules HERE on how to be eligible to win prizes.

Today's Challenge - Goodbye/Farewell. Create anything you like with this weeks theme using at least 1 House Mouse or Friends image on your project. Thanks go out to America for our theme this week.



This stamp is another one from my friend Cynthia. Thanks GF!!! All coloring done with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. The red cardstock is punched with an EK Success Postage Stamp Border Punch. I LOVE my border punches!



Your next stop on the Blog Hop is Lorraine.
Star StamperHave fun!!!

In other news...
Later today I will have another post with some fun A Muse Artstamps Summer Fun Inspiration. LOTS of fun stuff to look at this week!!!

Recipe:
Stamps - House Mouse Stamp (unknown name); Hero Arts Dots & Flowers Designer Background
Paper - SU Marigold Morning; Bazzill Red; A Muse Artstamps School Lined cardstock; designer paper (unknown name)
Ink - A Muse Artstamps Black Dye; Ranger Distress Ink Old Paper, Vintage Photo, Wild Honey; SU Marigold Morning
Misc. - Prismacolor Pencils & Gamsol; Copic Multiliner SP 0.2 Black; Misc ribbons; Misc paper clip embellishment; Scor-Bug and Scor-Pal; EK Success Postage Stamp border punch; flower/button/twine from stash; Foam Tape

75 comments:

  1. Lorraine AMay 24, 2010 at 5:44 AM

    fabulous card Lori :-) The image is gorgeous and I love the borgder punch and postcard background you used ,,, perfect ! :-)

    hopping along ,,,,,, :-)
    so excited to be on the team :-)

    Luv
    Lols x x x

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  2. mycardzMay 24, 2010 at 6:03 AM

    Hi Lori! Your card is adorable - how clever of you to use that perfect border punch!! Awesome card GF! hugz, Mary

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  3. SonjaMay 24, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    always love your cards Lori, here and A Muse!! Great job!!

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  4. ChristineMay 24, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    Hi Lori awesome creation love this cute image & ohh so clever layout gorgeous.

    Hugs Christine xx

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  5. SueMay 24, 2010 at 7:39 AM

    Love your stamp border for this adorable image, Lori. Coloring and layout are awesome. So excited to be joining the team at HM&F and working with you. Gorgeous card!!!

    Hugs
    Sue Drees

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  6. CatMay 24, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    cute CUTE card, Lori! this image is so fun - you can add your own message! i'm a big HM fan!

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  7. GailMay 24, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    Oh cute care. This is just perfect. I love this house mouse image and such a great colouring job.
    Gail

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  8. Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh)May 24, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    your coloring is superb and I love that HM image! Gotta love border punches! I don't use mine enough!

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  9. fairieMay 24, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    This is so cute. I love every little detail about it.

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  10. MeretekjMay 24, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    I love your card.
    It is so cute.

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  11. BarbaraMay 24, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    Your card is adorable. I love border punches also.

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  12. ReneeMay 24, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    wonderful coloring on the card (and all your creations)!!

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  13. HeatherMay 24, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    Hi Lori, fabulous card....what a perfect image, love all your details and great colouring.
    hugs Heather xx

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  14. Tini A.May 24, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    Hi Lori,
    very beautiful card... love your color combo (it´s dilly perfect).

    Hugs
    Tini
    and this is my card

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  15. DianeMay 24, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    Another cute~cute creation...love the image...one I haven't seen before....

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  16. AmericaMay 24, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    GF, your cards are always classy and beautifully colored. This one is extra special for me because of that POSTCARD look and all of the lovely detailing! Awesome Lori touches! YOU ROCKED the challenge. I Love it!

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  17. Suzi MacMay 24, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    Oh my goodness, I'm in love with this image. How adorabele, I've just found House Mouse and I'm hooked already. Gorgeous card, love the design and the colour pallet.
    Suzi x

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  18. Christa G A.K.A. CamouseMay 24, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    I adore this card. Wonderful job.

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  19. ZiggyeorMay 24, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    adorable! I love this stamp too! So cute to make a card with an image of a mouse making a card ;)

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  20. Sue from OregonMay 24, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    Love the postage stamp border and the old post card too...they all go together so fine!
    I am so excited to be joining such a talented HM&F's team!

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  21. KayMay 24, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    Your card is so stinkin cute!

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  22. KayMay 24, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    Your card is so stinkin cute!

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  23. NataschaMay 25, 2010 at 12:26 AM

    Hello Lori!
    You made a great card for our Challenge. Love the image and the postcard in the background. They look both so great together.

    Hugs, Natascha

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  24. JessieMay 25, 2010 at 2:54 AM

    Awesome card and colouring!

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  25. BeckyMay 25, 2010 at 4:53 AM

    wonderful card. love this layout.

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  26. AngieMay 25, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    Love your card, this is such a super cute image!! You did a FAB job on your coloring!

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  27. CMay 25, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    Adorable!! TFS

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  28. Helen F.May 25, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    This image is so adorable! Awesome coloring too!

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  29. sparkly engineerMay 25, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    lovely coloring on your card. I like all the stationary embellishments as well.

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  30. UnknownMay 25, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    Cute card and image Great coloring tfs

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  31. Pam and PresleyMay 25, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    Your card is awesome I love the vintage mail look it all flows perfectly together!

    Great work and thank you for sharing
    Pam

    pamandrandy@gmail.com

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  32. CelesteMay 25, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    I love the vintage look you gave this card. The image is adorable, coloring is great and I think the border punch you chose was great!

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  33. UnknownMay 25, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    This card is just adorably cute! I love the vintage look you achieved.
    hugs,
    Gini

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  34. AnneMay 26, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    What a perfect image for the theme, lovely! The colours and embellies are gorgeous too, favourite (so far) on the hop :)

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  35. okienurseMay 26, 2010 at 12:54 AM

    Very Nice! Thanks for sharing. I love the card that can be used for male or female.

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  36. АленаMay 26, 2010 at 1:12 AM

    Fabulous card!

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  37. AnasbasteleckeMay 26, 2010 at 6:47 AM

    What a gorgeous card!
    Love the details.

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  38. Maarit at Violets CornerMay 26, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    Gorgeous card Lori!

    Love all fab detail, it works so well together. The colouring is awesome.

    Hugs
    Maarit

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  39. TracyMay 26, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    A fantastic image and a gorgeous creation. Love the hop and what fab prizes too.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  40. DianeMay 26, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    Sweet!!!! Love the image! The postcard,the stamps and the cute little mouse writing a letter!!1
    AWWWW!!!!

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  41. gina gMay 26, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    Lovely card and such a gorgeous cute image. luv gina xx

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  42. crafty amyMay 27, 2010 at 2:52 AM

    This is just gorgeous I really must get me some of those pencils :D
    Thanks for the inspiration I am off to the next blog.

    Hugs

    Amy xx

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  43. gilaMay 27, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    Oh, was für eine schöne Karte und ein tolles Bloghope
    lg gila
    Mein Link

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  44. SueMay 27, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    Fabulous use of the vintage backing paper and florals with the sweet mouse..Love it!!

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  45. WhisperMay 27, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    What a fabby image you have used and those papers are simply gorgeous, Sam x

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  46. YvetteMay 27, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    Beautiful card! Great coloring!

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  47. scrapperjuliaMay 27, 2010 at 7:02 PM

    Love the vintage feel of this card! Very cute!

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  48. LozMay 28, 2010 at 4:50 AM

    Gorgeous card Lori! Love the border punch, looks like a postal stamp! Love it! ♥

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  49. AnneliesMay 28, 2010 at 6:04 AM

    Your card looks absolutely fabulous!

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  50. Stacy MorganMay 28, 2010 at 6:44 AM

    This is just adorable! Awesome coloring... I need to pull my mousies out.. its been awhile...

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  51. Curt in IndyMay 29, 2010 at 5:19 AM

    This is adorable! I love the background paper - perfect coordination! Your coloring is wonderful too. Great job Teamie! Best, Curt

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  52. Sandra1968May 29, 2010 at 5:20 AM

    This card is great! Beautiful colouring and I love the background paper, which looks great with this stamp.

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  53. Cathy (Mercieschild)May 29, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    I love your card and what you did with that stamp. I love your blog, thank you for being part of the blog hop so I could see your wonderful cards and blog
    Hugs Cathy (Mercieschild)

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  54. PenniMay 29, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    What a fabulous card, great image and amazing colouring too.

    Hugs
    Penni
    X

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  55. AnonymousMay 29, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    beautiful card, love your colouring, such a sweet message !

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  56. EveMay 29, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    I luuuv this card! it's the great combination of distressed postcard with stamps in the background, and mouse writing farewell note. Very creative, and Very nicely done!

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  57. SammyMay 30, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    How sweet is that image and the colurs you have used are great.

    Hugs

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  58. Anja´s kortkreasjonerMay 30, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    Such a lovely card and I love your colours! Thank you for the inspiration.
    Hugs Anja

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  59. FrancaMay 30, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    great crad, love the vintage look on it

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  60. WilfredaMay 30, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    This is really cute. I like the postcards in the background. They are perfect for this stamp.

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  61. Patricia RoseMay 30, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    Hello Lori :)
    super cute goodbye card.. Love this image.. one of my favourites..awesome colouring.. love the post card bg.... congrats on your first HM blog hop....
    Hugs... Patricia Rose

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  62. LindaMay 30, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    Great laying on a great card! Love it!

    Linda

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  63. EsmeMay 31, 2010 at 2:14 AM

    So cute!! Love the vintage details!

    Esme xx

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  64. ShazzaMay 31, 2010 at 2:23 AM

    fab card, love the colouring
    x

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  65. JenMay 31, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    This is simply stunning! I love the colours and distressing.
    Congratulations to HM and their first blog hop!
    Hugs
    Jen x

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  66. Liz WilliamsMay 31, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    Wow, this is so cute. Love how you added the message you wanted. A really clever way to use this stamp.

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  67. Mrs.BJune 1, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    Love this card, fab image and the colouring is just great.
    Avril B

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  68. kristykJune 1, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    Love your background, and the flower is the perfect accent.

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  69. SharonJune 1, 2010 at 7:02 PM

    Awww, how cute is that mouse? Gorgeous card, the postcard is the perfect touch.

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  70. Farida RoneJune 2, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    Gorgeous card!!!! That stamp is adorable. Love the note.
    Hugs,
    Farida

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  71. SillyfillyJune 3, 2010 at 10:38 PM

    How cute. Love your coloring and your paper. Thanks for the chance to win some awesome blog candy!

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  72. LorraineJune 5, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    this is so adorable i love everything about your card the backing is gorgeous also is the colouring and the image you chose is so sweet xx

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  73. KatJune 6, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    This is gorgeous Lori. I love the image and you've coloured it beautifully. Love the effect of that edge punch.

    Kat x

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  74. LoriJune 6, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    What a perfect stamp for this challenge...really cute.

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  75. Dina Kowal CreativeJune 6, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    Beautiful job- love the collage. Thanks for the hop!
    Dina

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