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Monday, January 3, 2011

House Mouse NEW BEGINNINGS Blog Hop!!!

Good Morning House Mouse fans! EXCITING NEWS!!!!! We are having a New Year's BLOG HOP!!!!

You all KNOW what a Blog Hop means....right? PRIZES!!!!

NOT only do we have GREAT companies sponsoring us with wonderful prizes...but there are *HIDDEN* prizes from some of our design team members!!! Click HERE to check out all the FANTASTIC prizes and get all the info. on how to play.

House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge #86: Create a project using your House-Mouse Designs®, HappyHoppers® and Gruffies® images with something that reminds you of NEW BEGINNINGS. New Year, New Baby, New Home, New Job, New Shoes....ANYTHING NEW. Super easy!!!

Get all the details for the Challenge and Blog Hop on the HM & Friends Monday Challenge blog.

Have a little fun today with NEW Stamps.
I have soooo many new stamps that have never touched an ink pad. I KNOW...I KNOW....it should be a crime! That is my New Beginning - don't forget to play with my new stamps.....AND have fun with them. :)

This image is PERFECT for the occasion :) (Thanks Cynthia for yet another stamp image!) All coloring done with Prismacolor Pencils & Gamsol.

If you arrived on my blog from Lisa's blog...you are hoppin' in the right direction!

Your next stop is Lorraine.

This challenge will run until 8:00pm EST, Sunday, January 16th, 2011. Have fun!!!

Recipe:
(coming soon)

88 comments:

  1. XxJULESxXJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Hi Lori oh how sweet this is! made me smile,it's another gorgeous card!

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  2. Jennifer DoveJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    OH, OH, OH...I love this card!!!

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  3. SueJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Lori, this is such a creative take on the challenge. And he's hopping along with the rest of us!!
    Great coloring and shading too. Just delightful!!

    Hugs, Sue Drees

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  4. shaz earlJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Awww such a cute card love it Happy New Year to you xx

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    How clever! I would never have thought of "new" stamps -- and I have a pile sitting right beside me!

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  6. HeatherJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Hi Lori - hope your thumb is OK!!!
    Fabulous card, love that image (so cute!!)- a new one to me but on the wish list it goes.
    hugs
    Heather xx

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  7. ChristineJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Hi Lori what a great take on the chall stunning colouring cute image..love it..

    smiles Christine xx

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  8. MeretekjJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Oh, so sweet!
    Happy new year!

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  9. WhimceesJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Hello!

    I love this image! Very pretty card!

    Wishing you a Happy New Year and a nice day today!

    Barbara Diane

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  10. AmericaJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    I love the touch of sparkle at the top of the panel, the colored in sponging and the beautifully colored adorable image here Lori! If you keep committing those stamp crimes I'll have to call the Justice of the peace on ya! heheh.I love your card! :) HAPPY NEW YEAR GF!! Now go get some sleep. Im finally on my way to the couch now too! :)

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  11. Curt in IndyJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Love your card and your take on the challenge! Your coloring and shadowing are beautiful. It's been fun being back with you guys. Happy New Year to you and your family! Best, Curt

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  12. agapanthusJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Hi Lori - love your original take on the theme! Great card! Best wishes Karen x

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  13. ArdillaJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    So fun card! I like it... nice colors too!

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  14. TertiaJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    This is the sweetest image. Love it!

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  15. TertiaJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    This is the sweetest image. Love it!

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  16. ElizabethJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Gorgeous and lovely with this cut image!! Happy New Year.

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  17. Seafield JoJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    What a fun card, and just perfect for a blog hop. You can't help but smile at house mouse images.

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  18. cowboydutremJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Very cute image, makes a beautiful card!

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  19. LindaJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    This is a cute card. I love that image! Nice colors, too.

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  20. Paula (PEP)January 3, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Delightful vivacity you've coloured into this image - he/she really is bouncing along making feetmarks on that stamp. I like the uncomplicated surround too with that touch of glitter to draw the eye in.
    I too have a fair amount of rubber that I've not got round too - you're not alone.
    Paula (PEP)
    http://pepcraftchallexp.blogspot.com/

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  21. CatJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    hands down - one of my favorites on the hop! i don't know how i've missed this HM image, but i'm gonna HAVE To HAVE it :) hopefully, i'll win something to make it a little easier on my checkbook! hugs!

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  22. EveJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    this is so cute! Luv the image! I luuuv the way you colored!! ... you are absolutely right, we need to INK stamps, than just admiring them! LOL! happy new year! :-)

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  23. TracyJanuary 3, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Very adorable, I thought i'd seen every HM image, Nice to work along side you on this hop.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Oh my gosh!! This is just too darn cute!!! I love that image and your coloring is so fabulous!! :) thanks for sharing on this fun hop!!HUGS

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  25. Lynne in NIJanuary 3, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Great fun card! Your colouring is fabulous!

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  26. Krafty KowsJanuary 3, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Ha ha, this image did make me laugh - such fun. Beautiful card,and yet another image on my 'want' list. Happy New Year to you. Jeanette

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  27. scrapperjuliaJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    This is such a cute image! Great card and great blog hop!

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  28. Amanda RJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Adorable card! Love the paper and the coloring, very nice!

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  29. Marilyn C.January 3, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Beautiful coloring with Prisma pencils.

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  30. marilynwillauerJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Cute card!!!
    Love everything about it.
    Happy New Year!

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  31. Dawn FrostJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Oooooh so cute! How perfect for a boy's card. Love the colour!

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  32. GraphicatJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    I think this is my FAV card of the bunch! He's STAMPING!! HELLO! LOL It's gorgeous! I love the simplicity of the card too, the image being the main focus.
    Cheers
    Cheri

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  33. AnneJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    What a cutie, this is a card to make you smile, lovely!
    Anne
    x

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  34. Glenda AtkinsJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    What a cute card, I love that image and you have done a wonderful job on it. Love the blog hop!

    happy 2011

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  35. Idas HönsJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Here's little me & want to join the blog-hop.
    The first time I do this so it's a bit exciting ...
    I love your beautiful card! As to this little mouse needs a stamp ... but it is probably more fun com him.
    Thank you for inspiring me!
    Hugs scrappida, sweden

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  36. Vivi CasaleJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    great card!! I had never seen this image.. it is so pretty!!
    xxx
    Vivi

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  37. Sandra1968January 4, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Your card is gorgeous and the image is very cute.

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  38. SharmanJanuary 4, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Very cute card. I love the message...Great job..

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  39. GeminiJenJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    That image is so cute. Love the shading you did. :)

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  40. VeronikaJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Just love your card - lovely design, colours and that too adorable house-mouse hopping cutie .. definitely on the wishlist now!

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  41. pinkyJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    That is such a cute wee card, what an image to have and you have showcased it beautifully:) Hopping on...

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  42. SharonJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Adorable, just love it.
    Sharon x

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  43. gilaJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Oh, wie süß, das Motiv kenn ich gar nicht
    lg gila

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  44. SueJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Hi hun
    aww gorgeous card, awesome colouring, luv the image, lovely design, happy new year, sue,x

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  45. NukkemaailmaniJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    Happy new year Lori !
    Fabulous card!
    -Teija

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  46. CathyJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Such a cute card .. I adore that stamp.
    Cathy xx

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  47. Heidi BrawleyJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Awe! Yes your card is SUPER cute! love the coloring of it too! Have a very Happy New Year!!!
    ~Heidi Brawley

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  48. TracyJanuary 6, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Those little mouse prints are the cutest! Great shading and coloring too. :-) Happy New Year!

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  49. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    What an adorable image, your colouring is wonderful, thanks for sharing!!!

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  50. LoraineJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Great card!! I love the sentiment!

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  51. Sparkly EngineerJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    very cute card. I love the little mousie stamper. I like to use it on envelopes for mousie friends.

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  52. LynnJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Now this image of the happy HM stamper is so adorable and the card is awesome :)
    huggs
    Lynn xx

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  53. Dina Kowal CreativeJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Cute, cute! what a fun little scene you've created, and the sentiment is perfect. Thanks for sharing, and for helping give us a chance to win so many great prizes!

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  54. dmbennettJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Really cute card. I have this stamp and it's so great seeing how someone else has used it. Thanks for sharing and giving us a chance at some great prizes....

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  55. NelaJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Hi, gorgeous card, lovely image & colouring!
    Nela

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  56. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Such a fun card, I just can't believe how Ellen keeps coming up with all these cure images! I'm #26 on the main blog.

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  57. OlgaJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Mouse - skrapersha! Super!

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  58. LeonieJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Love your card Lori! This stamp is soooo funny!!

    I've made a card with the new beginnings challenge too. You can find my card here!

    Leonie xx

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  59. WuzimädiJanuary 9, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    A card full of energy! Guess that little mouse will join the Blog-HOP too ;-) Great!
    Michi

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  60. Paddington fanJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    What a super fun image, makes a great card for so many occasions!! Have added it to my wish list!! I'm loving the hop and have just put in my first ever entry at HM & F!! Love Jacky x

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  61. MareikjeJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Hi,
    I thinkk the little mouse has a lot of fun ;-)
    I love your card. Thanks for the funny blog hop
    LG
    Mareikje

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  62. DebbieJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    So cute,lovely card.Thank you for the chance to win.Fab blog hop.Debbie Johns x

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  63. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    What a cute card - I really like the bg for the wonderfully colored, fun loving mouse!

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  64. DebsJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    This is soooooooo sweet!
    Thanks for a fun blog hop.
    Debs xx

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  65. Theresa KampJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Just love the idea new stamps new beginnings I too can relate to this

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  66. StempelfanJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    What a lovely card. The image is so funny - haven´t seen it before.

    Hugs from Germany
    Sonja

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  67. Cornelia January 11, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    It is a very cute card and the stamp is wonderful. I never saw it before - i love it.

    Greetings from Germany

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  68. KendraJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    My daughter says to say that she likes the paw prints. Personally I like the coloring you have done!

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  69. Stressed StamperJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Love that stamp snot seen it before - great sentiment...loving the hop...fingers crossed
    Sarah - Stressed Stamper

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  70. CrealinJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Hi Lori,

    this is such a cute stamp, I've never seen this one here in Belgium.
    Your card is so great with these little paw prints!

    Hoppy hugs,

    Lins x

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  71. Doris P.January 11, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    This card is sooo cute and funny! I love it!
    Hugs Doris

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  72. ribenarubyJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Great card, love these crafty mice! Ruby x

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  73. NannieflashJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    What a naughty mouse, but so sweet, a really gorgeous card. With hugs Shirleyxx

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  74. YvetteJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I have that stamp, but never used it. Thanks for the inspiration, Lori you made a beautiful card with it!

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  75. SpyderJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Love your card, and that mouse really looks like he's hopping along!! (Good card for a blog hop!!) I've entered my card to.

    Happy New year
    (Lyn)

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  76. Mrs.BJanuary 13, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Fab fun image, love the card,
    Avril B

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  77. DorteJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Hi Lori! You made me smile with your card, lovely image. I enjoy the blog hop.
    hugs Dorte

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  78. RachelHJanuary 13, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Fun today indeed! I just want to stamp!

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  79. shaz earlJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    Gorgeous card and what a great image love it x

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  80. VictoriaJanuary 14, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    ADORE THIS WHAT A FUN STAMP
    VICKY
    http://angeldrummer.blogspot.com/2011/01/house-mouse-new-baby.html

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  81. Natalie's CraftsJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Love your card! So cute!

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  82. KatJanuary 14, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    What a fun image. House mouse images always make me smile.

    Kat x

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  83. KatieJanuary 16, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    This card is super cute! I love the little mouse hopping with the stamp. This is another stamp that I would like to own, someday. :) I also love how you created the scene and the muted colors!

    Best wishes to you!

    Katie

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  84. DelorisJanuary 16, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    What a fun card! Love that image!

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  85. KatarinaJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I just love this stamp, it's so cute. What a great text to add to it. It makes me happy all over :)

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  86. Grenouille GreetingsJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    A brilliant image! So much fun! Makes me want to hop! Warmest wishes, Lesley

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  87. AnasbasteleckeJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Hi Lory.
    Happy new Year to you to.
    I love your card
    Ana

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  88. LindaJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Oh my gosh! I can't believe I won your hidden challenge during the blog hop! Our computer died and we just got the new one set up. Thank you, thank you! I'm so excited!

    Hugs, Linda

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