April Showers

I’ve had this paper by Graphic 45 for awhile and it’s been sitting in my stash waiting for just the right project. So when the House Mouse Monday Challenge (HMFMC192) came along with the theme “April Showers” it seemed like the right time and the right card to put this paper to good use.

Rowhouse Greetings | Notecard | Puddle Love by House Mouse Designs
Rowhouse Greetings | Notecard | Puddle Love by House Mouse Designs

Cardstock:  Bazzill Basics Cardstock in Berrylicious
Patterned Paper: Check It Out from the Raining Cats & Dogs Collection by Graphic 45
Stamp: Puddle Love by House Mouse Designs
Ink: Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink by Tsukineko®
Dies: Stitched Rectangles by Simon Says Stamp!
Embellishments: Wink of Stella Glitter Pen by Zig; Offray Ribbon in Sheer Red
Copic® Markers: R22, R24, R27, R29, C1, C3 (umbrella); W1, W3, W5, R22 (rabbit), B000, B00, B1 (puddle & rain); YG00, YG03, YG17 (frog); BV20 (shadow); E42, E43 (ground

Sweeter than Apple Pie

Feeling inspired by the current House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge (theme: Birthdays) so I put this card together. It’s my first attempt at a joy fold card and while it wasn’t difficult, I did have to do some adjusting to get the proportions and layers that I wanted. Enjoy!

Rowhouse Greetings | Birthday | Stampendous House Mouse Mix It Up
Rowhouse Greetings | Birthday | Stampendous House Mouse Mix It Up
Rowhouse Greetings | Birthday | Stampendous House Mouse Mix It Up
Rowhouse Greetings | Birthday | Stampendous House Mouse Mix It Up

Cardstock: Recollections (Dark Blue); Simon Says Stamp (Orange Peel)
Patterned Paper: Recollections (Orange Stripe)
Stamps: Stampendous House House Designs Mix It Up [HMCV06]; Lili of the Valley Set 7 For You Circular Sentiments; Stampendous Happy Messages
Ink: Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink by Tsukineko®; Simon Says Stamp (Orange Peel)
Punches: Martha Stewart Crafts Edger Doily Punch; Fiskar 3-in-1 Rotating Corner: Dot to Dot
Copic® Markers: E42, E43 (fur); E41 (skin); C1, C3, C5 (bowl); Y32, Y35, Y38, YR27 (apron);YG07 (spoon); BV20 (shadow)

Easter Bunny

Spring is only a few days away, but it doesn’t feel like it today. Cold, damp, and raining. So a colorful spring card seemed like just the thing to chase away a dreary day.

Rowhouse Greetings | Easter | Easter Bunny by Stampendous House Mouse Designs
Rowhouse Greetings | Easter | Easter Bunny by Stampendous House Mouse Designs

Cardstock: Bazzill (Vibrant Blue); Stampin’ Up (Whisper White)
Patterned Paper: Doodlebug Designs (Hello Sunshine: Rainbow Ribbons)
Stamp: Stampendous House Mouse Designs Easter Bunny (HHV01); Hero Arts Celebrate Everyday
Ink: Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink by Tsukineko®
Dies: Spellbinders (Classic Ovals Large); Spellbinders (A2 Curved Borders One)
Punches: EK Tools Paper Shaper Mini Punch Concave Corner; Fiskar 3-in-1 Rotating Corner: Dot to Dot
Embellishments: Echo Park Paper Co. Enamel Dots (Bundle of Joy: A New Addition)
Copic® Markers: E41, E41, E43, E44 (bunnies); R81, R83, R85, R89, YG00, YG03, YG61, G24, YG67, Y32, Y35, Y38, YR24, B000, B00, B01, B02 (egg); YG00, BV20, Y35, YR27 (brush)

Added to the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge “Spring is in the Air” HMFMC189.

Knit Gift

Just enough time this evening for a little coloring.

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Stamp: Knit Gift by Stampendous House Mouse Designs
Copic® Markers: YG00, YG03, YG61, G82, YG67 (yarn); N1, N3, N5 (knitting needles); E50, E51, E21 (skin); E41, E42, E43 (fur); BV20 (shadow)

Think Spring – Daisy Float!

Snow day, 5 March 2015
Snowy day, 5 March 2015

The inspiration for this card was the theme of the current House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge “Spring is in the Air.” But with another 6-8 inches of snow expected this evening, I’m ready to bypass spring and moved on to summer.

Rowhouse Greetings | Encouragement | Daisy Float by Stampendous House Mouse Designs
Rowhouse Greetings | Encouragement | Daisy Float by Stampendous House Mouse Designs
Rowhouse Greetings | Encouragement | Daisy Float by Stampendous House Mouse Designs
Rowhouse Greetings | Encouragement | Daisy Float by Stampendous House Mouse Designs
Rowhouse Greetings | Encouragement | Daisy Float by Stampendous House Mouse Designs
Rowhouse Greetings | Encouragement | Daisy Float by Stampendous House Mouse Designs

Cardstock: Recollections (Yellow); Recollections (Orange); Stampin’ Up (Whisper White)
Patterned Paper: Recollections Orange and White Daisies
Stamp: Stampendous House Mouse Designs Daisy Float (HMCQ04); Stampendous Life Words (SSC1213)
Ink: Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink by Tsukineko®
Dies: Spellbinders Royal Circle; Spellbinders Standard Circles
Embossing Folder: Cricut Cuttlebug Simple Flowers
Embellishments: Jolee’s boutique (bees); Echo Park Paper Co. Emerald Dots
Copic® Markers: E000, E00, R21 (skin); N1, N3, N5 (fur); YG00 G24, YG63, Y67, Y15, Y19, Y38,YR24, YR27 (flower); E31, E33, E35 (walnut); B000, B00, B91, B93, B95

Added to the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge “Spring is in the Air” HMFMC189.