Black and White 50th Card

Happy New Year!

Creating along with the Color Throwdown challenge. 

What's not to love about black, grey and white. I'm often reminded of the opening scenes in Wizard of Oz, but I do find it's fun to create in black and white.

I used an old set for this one with the balloons that you could only imagine being much more colorful. Balloons are usually always colorful, unless you're celebrating a milestone birthday. 

I used a mix of supplies for this one! I hope you can get your mix going and create something.

Debbie

Supplies Used - Don't Let Turning 50

Stamps and Dies:  Happy Birthday Stamp Set and Die (Photoplay for Scrapbook & Cards Today); Aging Stamp Set (Stampendous);

Ink & Embossing:  Jet Black (Lawn Fawn); Copic Markers; Embossing Pad and Diamond Splash Embossing Glitter (Wow);

Paper: Accent Opaque Cardstock; Solar White (Neenah); Pattern Paper (The Stamps of Life); Disco Ball Paper (Reminisce);

Other: Motor City Sequin Mix (Catherine Pooler Design);

House Mouse ABC Blocks

It's been a while since I colored a House Mouse image, but was inspired to color and create a card with the ABC blocks and the little critters. The prompt at House Mouse & Friends Monthly Challenge was the option of back to school. I thought the blocks were perfect.

But of course, mice in diapers aren't going to make it school . . . only potty-trained mice would make it there. But perhaps the daycare is teaching them to get their blocks in alphabetical order.

In the end I turned it into a supportive card. Sometimes you start out in one place and end up in another.

Find some crafty time today!

Debbie

Supplies Used - We Can Muddle Through

Stamps and Dies:  Baby Blocks Cling Stamp (House Mouse by Stampendous); Together Stamp Set (Simon Says Stamp);

Ink & Embossing:  Juniper Mist (Catherine Pooler Inks); Various Distress Inks for Watercolor (Ranger); Black Onyx Ink (Versafine); Clear Embossing Powder Embossing Powder (Wow);

Paper: Cloud Cardstock (The Stamps of Life); Magical Pattern Paper (Close To My Heart);

Other: Bashful Blue Stripe Ribbon (Stampin' Up);

Some Critters for AAA Birthday

Created a card with critters for AAA Birthday . . . 

I adore House Mouse stamps.  For this one I wanted to create one of those delicious looking rainbow swirl lollipops. 

And I always forget that even though there is a theme, House Mouse & Friends is "Anything Goes" with an optional theme.  So I'm not "in theme" but sharing my card with them today. 

 Yumminess!  (Is that a word?)

I hope you found some time to create today.  

Debbie

Supplies Used - Sweetest Day Ever

Stamps:  Lollipop Lunch (House Mouse from Stampendous); Gumball Greetings (My Favorite Things)

Ink and Embossing: Black Onyx (Versafine); Clear Embossing Powder (Ranger); Various Distress Inks (Ranger); Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Paper:  Solar White (Neenah); scrap of cardstock from stash; Watercolor Paper (Canson)

Accessories:  Pink  Blush Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh)

 

 

 

24 Carrot Friend for House Mouse & Friends

The challenge at House Mouse & Friends had an optional element to use a number.  I could not resist matching this sentiment with this adorable House Mouse image.  

 

I colored my image using distress inks and water.  My image is stamped in Versafine Black Onyx ink and then embossed with clear embossing powder. 

I just thought that sentiment was perfect.  Glad I found it in my stash.  

I hope you find some time to create .  . the weekend is here!  

Debbie

Supplies Used - 24 Carrot Friend

Stamps and Dies:  Spring Fling Stamp Set (Scrappy Mom's); Carrot Friend (House Mouse from Stampendous);

Ink:  Icing on the Cake (Catherine Pooler Inks); Versafine Black Onyx Ink; Wow Clear Melting Powder; Various Distress Inks for Watercolor of Image (Ranger);

Paper:  Cardstock and pattern paper from 2019 Card Kit (The Stamps of Life); Watercolor Paper (Canson);

Other:  Shape Heart Epoxy Sticker (Doodlebug); Bow from 2019 Card Kit (TSOL);

Mr. & Meeces Celebration for House Mouse & Friends

House Mouse!  A celebration! 

What is more celebratory than a wedding.  My husband and I celebrated our 38th anniversary a week ago today.  And my niece is scheduled to be married in September.  So thought a wedding card would be perfect to share at this week's House Mouse & Friends.  

I kept this one fairly simple.   Some sparkle in the flowers, and Wink of Stella clear dons her dress, which I was not able to capture in a photo. 

Love House Mouse! 

Hope you find some time to create!

Debbie

Supplies Used - Mr. and  Meeces

Stamps:  Mr. and Meeces (House Mouse from Stampendous);

Ink and Embossing: Black Onyx (Versafine); Clear Embossing Powder (Ranger); Various Distress Inks (Ranger); Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Paper:  Solar White (Neenah); Black Cardstock (American Crafts); Pattern Paper (Close To My Heart); Watercolor Paper (Canson)

Accessories:  Wink of Stella

Handcrafted Hello Inspired by Freshly Made Sketches

The sketch at Freshly Made Sketches sparked my creativity.  I pulled down a box of supplies from a kit and went to work.  I started by creating a watercolor piece to represent one of those borders. 

Build my design on a colored cardstock base . . . steering away from my typical white base. 

Go find something to create! 

Debbie

Supplies Used - Handcrafted Hello

Stamps and Dies:  Crafty Friend Stamp Set (Simon Says Stamp); Stitched Circle Die (Simon Says Stamp);

Ink & Embossing:  Versamark; Black Embossing Powder (Stampendous); Daniel Smith Watercolors; India Black Ink (Hero Arts);

Paper:  Banana and White Cardstock (Simon Says Stamp); Licorice Cardstock (The Stamps of Life); I'd Rather Be Crafting (Echo Park); Watercolor Paper (Close To My Heart);

Other: Sparkling Clear Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh)

Chasing Summer for The Paper Players

Sharing a card I made using the sketch from The Paper Players. 

So my paper, all cardstock  Kraft cardstock for my background, my image mat and sentiment strip.  Watercolor paper for the rest.  A watercolor background, and a watercolor image. 

We will be chasing summer into the winter. 

Go create! 

Debbie

Supplies Used - Chasing Summer

Stamps and Dies:  Dog Days of Summer (Newton's Nook); Catching Rays House Mouse (Stampendous); Stitched Rectangle Die (Simon Says Stamp)

Ink & Embossing:  Black Onyx (Versafine); Clear Embossing Powder (Wow); Various Distress Inks (Ranger); Versamark; Sand Dune EP (Wow);

Paper: Watercolor (Canson); Smooth Watercolor paper (Close To My Heart); Desert Storm (Neenah);

Other: Lemon Yellow and Orange Color Burst (Ken Oliver)

Cry. Laugh. Remember. for HMFMC

House Mouse & Friends Challenge over the last two weeks was to include pastels.  And so, pastels it is . . .

 I have lots of favorites from House Mouse, but I do adore this one with the bubbles.  So fun.  Thought it might be a sweet card for the loss of a parent. 

I hope you find some time to create today. 

Debbie

Supplies Used - Cry. Laugh. Remember.

Stamps and Dies:  Life in Full Bloom Stamp Set (Catherine Pooler Designs); Blowing Bubbles (House Mouse by Stampendous);

Ink:  Midnight (Catherine Pooler); Black Onyx Versafine; Clear EP (Ranger);

Paper:  Cardstock (The Stamps of Life); Watercolor Paper (Canson); Pattern Paper (The Stamps of Life);

Other:  Glitter Gems (Close To My Heart)

Moment of Magic for House Mouse & Friends

The challenge at House Mouse & Friends was anything goes, with the optional theme of "better together". 

For my frame, I cropped corners and wrapped a bit of ribbon on my corners.  I love all my House Mouse stamps, but always love images that feature other critters.  And I love trying to find sentiments that speak to those images.  

I hope you find some time to create today. 

Debbie

Supplies Used - Take a Risk

Stamps and Dies:  Hummingbird Feeder House Mouse (Stampendous); The Right Words (Dylusions by Dyan Reaveley and Ranger);

Ink & Embossing:  Midight (Catherine Pooler Ink); Black Onyx (Versafine); Clear EP (Ranger);  Various Distress Inks (watercolor of image);

Paper: Sea Glass (Simon Says Stamp); Black (America Crafts); Watercolor (Canson);

Other:  Whisper White Ribbon (Stampin' Up); Sparkling Clear Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh);

Open My Present First @TSOT

Played along with the sketch at Try Stampin' on Tuesday.

I let the pattern paper do most of the talking.  For my stamped image, I stamped on white and then used some of the paper to paper piece the gift.  

I hope you find some time to create today! 

Debbie

Supplies Used - Open Mine First

All Supplies from The Stamps of Life March 2019 Card Kit

Additional Supplies:  Puppy Presents Cling Stamp (Stampendous); Midnight and Icing on the Cake Ink (Catherine Pooler); Blender Pen (Zig)

House Mouse . . . Food and Drink Inspired

The current challenge at House Mouse & Friends is all about food and drink.

What says food for a House Mouse more than cheese!!!!  Cheese, glorious cheese.

 Gouda . . . and a strip of vellum for my sentiment. And it is just floating above my colored image. 

I love trying to find the perfect sentiment to go with my House Mouse stamps.

I hope you find some time to create today.

Debbie

Supplies Used - Age Only Matters if Your Cheese

Stamps and Dies:  birthdaygreetings2stamp (The Stamps of Life); Gouda Wish House Mouse (Stampendous);

Ink & Embossing:  Versafine; Clear EP (Ranger); Various Distress Inks for Watercolor; Midnight (Catherine Pooler Inks);

Paper: Lemonade and Licorice Cardstock (The Stamps of Life); Watercolor Paper (Canson); Vellum (Bazzill)

Other: Wink of Stella Clear;

House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge

First holiday card of 2020, and of course I would choose to use some of my favorite products, including some House Mouse stamps.  This one was inspired by the House Mouse & Friends Monthly Challenge.

My watercolor background was created using one of my favorite stencils from Catherine Pooler Designs.  

I love the little candy canes that circle the mug. 

I hope you find some time to create today. 

Supplies Used - Thoughts of You Warm My Heart

Stamps and Dies:  Rose Stencil (Catherine Pooler Designs); House Mouse Christmas Cheer Mice Mini Stamp (Stampendous);

Ink & Embossing:  Black Onyx (Versafine); Clear Melt It Powder (Wow); Worn Lipstick, Walnut Stain (Distress Inks, Ranger);

Paper:  Strathmore Watercolor; Desert Storm (Neenah); Licorice (The Stamps of Life);

Other: Heart Epoxy Stickers (Doodlebug);

Try it on Tuesday - Witchy

Created this card inspired by the challenge at Try it on Tuesday - Witches/Wizards/Halloween. 

Made a watercolor piece in orange, green purple (those Halloween colors) and embossed witch words down the side of my card base.  

 

Cute little spiders!  

A witchy mouse on the move. 

I hope you found some time to create today. 

Supplies Used - Witchy

Stamps and Dies: Skateboard Witch (House Mouse/Stampendous); Spooky Hallow and Everything But the Broom Stamp Sets and Spider Web Background (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Spiced Marmalade, Pine Needles, Black Soot and Seedless Preserves Distress Ink (Ranger); Versamark; White EP (Hero Arts); Versafine; Clear EP (Ranger); Midnight (Catherine Pooler); Various Markers (Zig Clean Color Brush Marker);

Paper: Licorice (The Stamps of Life); Watercolor (Canson);

Other:  Dots (Close To My Heart);

Birthday Card for Try Stampin' on Tuesday

I was inspired to make a card using a sketch at Try Stampin' on Tuesday.  Here is the sketch . . .

And here is my card . . .

 Shifted things a bit, and did some coloring with a Zig Blender Pen.  

I'm off to do more creating! 

Supplies Used - Puppy Present

All Supplies from The Stamps of Life March 2019 Card Kit

Additional Supplies:  Puppy Presents Cling Stamp (Stampendous); Midnight, All that Jazz, Party Dress and Limoncello Inks (Catherine Pooler); Blender Pen (Zig)

Weather Inspired

Using my stuff to create a little something for Use Your Stuff challenge blog.  The inspiration this round was weather.  And I'm looking forward to sun and fun, so I went for a sunny day! 

 Nothing says sunshine like sunblock! 

I hope you find some time to create today. 

Supplies Used - Sending You Sunshine

Stamps and Dies:  Sunblock Squirt Stamp (House Mouse by Stampendous); Sentiment Stamp (Scrappy Mom's);

Ink:  Various Distress Inks (Ranger); Midnight (Catherine Pooler Inks); Versafine Black Onyx and Clear EP (Ranger);

Paper:  Solar White (Neenah); Watercolor Paper (Canson); Cardstock (The Stamps of Life); Vellum (Bazzill);

Other:  Sparkling Clear Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh);

Balancing Act w/Stripes for HMFMC

Stripes or Dots and Anything Goes for House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge.  I went with stripes for this one.  I had some leftover stripes paper from a card kit, and it all just worked with this cute little image. 

And yes, perhaps my twine gives a striped element. 

How many months until the swirly, twirly season and the cards need to be sent.  I'm stocking up when I can. 

Cheers - I hope you find some time to create today. 

Debbie

Supplies Used - Swirly Twirly Christmas

Stamps and Dies:  Balancing Act House Mouse (Stampendous); Elfed (Pink by Design);

Ink & Embossing:  Versafine Black Onyx Ink, Various Distress Inks (Ranger), Midnight (Catherine Pooler Inks)

Paper: Cardstock and Pattern Paper (The Stamps of Life), Watercolor Paper (Canson)

Other: Sparkling Clear Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh); Glitter Foam Heart and Twine (The Stamps of Life)

Martini Required for AAA Cards

The challenge at AAA Cards . . . was a tricky one.  It was one (sentiment) plus three, and here were the elements that I chose: 

The optional theme was "friends".  And clearly you need your friends to help you reach that rim of the martini glass.

 My sentiment, plus three sequins, my stamped House Mouse image colored with my Zig pens. 

And I tried to keep it CAS. 

I hope you find some time to create today. 

Debbie

Supplies Used - Martini!

Stamps:  Martini Mice (House Mouse from Stampendous); Some Days Simply Require (My Creative Time)

Ink and Embossing: Versamark; Clear Embossing Powder (Ranger); Versafine; Various Zig Pens for coloring;

Paper:  Solar White (Neenah); scrap of cardstock from stash; Watercolor Paper (Canson)

Accessories:  Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh)