Lemonade bubbles

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Hello everyone!!!  I have finally played with my house mouse stamps!!!!  At least one of them ;o)  I have felt totally intimidated to actually play with them because the cards made with them are soooo awesome... and well my cards are pretty ordinary...  So I totally went all out!!!  And I have done so to be able to play in a few challenges.

I also have received my gorgeous dies from Joanna Sheen and just NEEDED to try them out ;o)  I also got a bunch of other House mouse stamps that were on sales... yup... what can I say I'm an addict ;o)

So I really went embellishment crazy... hope you like it!!!


I have used some paper from Summer fresh by Simple story.  I used my Label 2, Label 8 and my decorative label 8 from Spellbinder.  I went really all out and used some of my fabulous flowers from Wild orchids white cosmos.  I also added a rose from Recollection.  I added some stickles to the flowers.  I used some pearls!!! I embossed the polka dot paper with my Quickutz polka dots embossing folder. I had seen in a magazine someone embossing polka dots on a polka dot paper and thought that was fun.

Here's a closer look at the image that I stamped.  I used some copics and I put crushed olive distress ink.  The sentiment is a stamp from Serendipity stamps - 988 QCL lemons.  I just loooove being able to use my stamps!!!  Don't use them enough...
And here's a closer look at the awesome flowers and the fabulous new dies from Joanna Sheen.  They cut so very well and sharp.  They also embossed really well!  It's Leaves and stamens SD005 and Leafy flourish SD013.
Hope you like my card!!!  Is it up to the standards of house mouse?!?  I just loooove those little stamps.

I am entering this following challenges:

  1. House mouse-challenge - Liquid refreshments
  2. Joanna sheen challenge - Embossing dry or heat - went with dry
  3. Gem challenge blog - Summer
  4. Totally gorjuss - Hot hot hot - What's better on a hot day than lemonade.... ;o)
  5. Creative corner challenges - Eat drink be merry
  6. Daring cardmakers - Sweet thing - I'm thinking lemonade is pretty yummy and sweet!
  7. The sweetpea stampers - Embossing wet or dry - did dry
That's it for me for today!!!  So looking forward to reading your comments... hope you will have liked my card.  I'm really nervous showing my very 1st house mouse... ;o)

Extra note after the fact, this card was spotlighted over at Joanna Sheen Challenge OMG OMG OMG so very happy and excited ;o)


Hugs

Comments

  1. JenniferAugust 13, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    What a wonderful card Vicky. Your colouring is superb, the flowers are wonderful and everything about the card is so colourful. Good luck with your challenges. Hugs, Jen x
    Krafty Keepsakes

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  2. Naomi EdwardsAugust 13, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    Your card is beautiful Vicky and your cards are not ordinary, they are all so creative and considering the time you have I don't know how you pull of such creativity... I love the mouse stamp, gorgeous!! and I am in love with the blooms and floral swirl... the layout is amazing..beautiful job my friend! Hugs

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  3. AlicaAugust 13, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    great card! Love the mice and the die cuts too!
    Thanks for joining us at Sweet Pea Stampers!

    Hugs, Alica ;)

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  4. HazelAugust 13, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    I love cards made with that saying and this is no exception. Thanks for sharing your lovely card for The Sweet Pea Stampers embossing challenge - Hazel, Design Team x

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  5. NanaConnieAugust 13, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Loving everything about it, Vicky! Marvelous coloring, and I love the pearl 'spray' above the flowers. You nailed this one!

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  6. IrisAugust 13, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Marvelous card.

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  7. AlyxAugust 13, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Gorgeous card Vicky! Lovely to see you doing a HM card and it's fabulous.
    xx

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  8. NanaConnieAugust 13, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    I'm back, wearing my DT hat to thank you for entering at Sweet Pea Stampers. :-D
    NanaConnie DT

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  9. downrightcraftyAugust 13, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    gorgeous creation and super choice of image for our theme at the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
    Hugs Kate xx

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  10. SueAugust 13, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    This is gorgeous. The image is adorable and I love the colours
    Thank you for taking part in A Gem of a Challenge this week
    Sue xx

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  11. SvenjaAugust 14, 2013 at 12:21 AM

    Very pretty & sweet card! Thank you for playing along with the Daring Cardmakers,

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  12. Kym's Crafty CardsAugust 14, 2013 at 2:27 AM

    Vicky, you have made a wonderful bright and cheery House Mouse card here. Perfect. Thanks for taking part in the Sweet Pea Stampers Challenge this month of “embossing - wet or dry or both” and best of luck. We hope to see you back again very soon. Best wishes, Kym, Sweet Pea Stampers Design Team xxx

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  13. KT Fit KittyAugust 14, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Congratulations, Vicky! I just saw you are the Daily Talent Spotlight over at Joanna Sheen. I was in the spotlight yesterday and was absolutely delighted! Beautiful card - you deserve the spotlight!

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    1. Crafting VickyAugust 14, 2013 at 11:12 AM

      congrats on your spotlight!!! And thank you so much for letting me know! ;o)

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  14. WendyAugust 14, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    Adorable and so gorgeous...Thanks for playing along with us at Joanna Sheen Challenge this fortnight.
    Wendy xx

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  15. TracyAugust 15, 2013 at 2:57 AM

    Gorgeous creation, thanks for joining House Mouse & Friends Monday challenge and Joanna Sheen challenge, good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Mousey hugs
    Tracy x

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  16. HeatherAugust 15, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    A fabulous card Vicky, a lovely design and colour scheme. Your details are gorgeous and adorable image - it that's a Pink Gin - pour me one!!!

    Thanks for joining us at House Mouse & Friends Challenge
    hugs
    Heather xx

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  17. SueAugust 15, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Vicky, no need to be nervous, your card is stunning. Love this stamp and what you have done with it. So many beautiful details and embellishments to look at and enjoy. We are so happy that you have joined us at the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge and shared your card with us.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  18. Kat WAugust 16, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    A sweet 'refreshing' card :-)
    Thanks for sharing with us at Totally Gorjuss this week.
    Hugs, Kat W x

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  19. Wendy FraserAugust 16, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Oh what a sweet image and I love your embellishments too. Thanks for joining us at A Gem of a Challenge xx

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  20. ChristineAugust 16, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Hi Vicky super cute mousey creation love all the great colours you managed to get in there, awesome..sweet mousey image & colouring love it.

    Thanks for sharing with us at HM & friends Liquid Refreshments chall..

    smiles Christine x

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  21. nwilliams6August 18, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Totally cute! I love your style and I love all the die, details and pretty coloring on this! Great card and we so appreciate you digging out your HM image and joining us in the House Mouse & Friends challenge. Hugz! Nancy - GDT

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  22. KimAugust 20, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    gorgeous house mouse card! Thanks for joining us at the Joanna Sheen Challenge! Kim x

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  23. shaz earlDecember 15, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    Fabulous card, thank you for your application to join us at Gruffies & Guests good luck
    Shaz xx

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