Tuesday, June 1, 2010

House Mouse Goodbye/Farewell Challenge and Blog Hop


This is my first week as a Designer on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge and I can't tell you how happy I am to be here :-)

To celebrate 5 newbies joining the team America has put together THE most fabulous prize and I for one would LOVE to have a chance to win this lot of goodies :-) How FANTASTIC is this !! :-) ALSO there is lots of gorgeous candy hidden on several of the Design team's blogs :-)

For a chance to win you need to complete the hop, leave a comment on ALL the DT blogs AND enter this fortnights challenge which is

GOODBYE/FAREWELL :-)



You should have arrived here from the lovely LORI'S BLOG, if not you may wish to start from the beginning at the Challenge blog :-)



The thinking behind my card was ,, 'well my bags're packed and am ready to go' ! Leaving on a Jet Plane :-) A plane charm would have been perfect , but didn't have one so a boat had to do :-)
I used my lovely Happy Hopper stamp , this one is called Fancy Pants :-) I coloured the image with copics and added tiara stickles for sparkle :-) The papers are a digi download set from Nitwit Collections and the 'Bon Voyage' plate was a gift from Heidi at Simon Says Stamp and is made by Martha Stewart :-)



I found this fabulous free suitcase template on the Mirkwood Designs site and just happened to have this SU paper and small ribbon sliders ,,, perfect I thought ! :-)



From here you need to go to MARY'S BLOG :-) if you haven't been there before you are in for a treat :-)

I am entering this into the Frosted Designs Challenge whose theme is 'Shoes' :-)

there may be some hidden candy here ,,,, you won't know until we announce the winners on 7th June ,,, but just in case ,,, leave a link to your challenge entry with mr Linky !! :-)
My fortnightly candy sponsored by Heidi at Simon Says Stamp is also linked to the HM and friends Challenge so you can link your creation there too !! Good Luck :-)





81 comments:

Jackie Randolph said...

Adorable card, love how you have her so pretty for her trip. Yummy papers and that little trunk is adorable.

Suzi Mac said...

This is a beautiful debut card Lorraine, DP is so perfect. and that cute suitcase is amazing. Thank you for the link. I'll be back later with my card.
Hugs Suzi x

Patti J said...

That suitcase rocks, and girl, your card is darling! I love that she's all dressed up and ready for her trip! Great job!!!

Christine said...

Wow teamie you sure know how to make a stunning creation..lurve your image..colouring is stunning & the colour combo fab great take on the chall.. ohh & the likkle case how clever of you to make it..thought it was a bought photo prop..have to look at the link..

Hugs Christine xx

mycardz said...

Hi Lorraine! Your card is simply adorable!! She's the perfect image for this challenge and you've colored her to perfection! Love the bling too! I had no idea you had made the suitcase too - wow! That is soooooooo cool. Welcome aboard - It's VERY nice to have you on the team! hugz, Mary

Sonja said...

beautiful card w/ all the bling!! Congrats on your position on the design team -how excitng!! :)

Victoria said...

gorgeous card adore the charm used xxx

Sue said...

Wow, love your DP, and the suitcase is beautiful! Of course that darling image that you colored so lovely is just wonderful. I am so excited to be working with you and the rest of the DT at HM&F. Was so great to see a couple of my blogger buddies on the list of new teammates!!

[[[BIG HUG]]]
Sue Drees

Cat said...

very cute card - and i think your charm is just perfect :) TFS

Gail Moore said...

Lois, this card is just so cute. Love your papers and the colouring is awesome.

Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh) said...

congrats on making the team! Your card is adorable and you used on of my favorite HH stamps! She is so adoreable! Love the suitcase you made too! Wow!

fairie said...

she is too cute. I love what you did with the necklace and the suit case.

Meretekj said...

This card is so cute.

Barbara said...

I just love this stamp and what you did with it. The stickles just made it pop. Thanks for sharing with us.

Renee said...

I remember that song well, it just ages us I guess. haha wonderful card

Tini A. said...

Hi Lorraine...

you know: I LOVE YOUR Cards :)... and this is more than perfect!

Hugs
Tini
and this is my card

Heather said...

Gorgeous card Lorraine, love that Hoppy (so Fancy Pants is off cruising not flying!!) Fabulous DP's and I love the Bon Voyage plate. Fabulous colouring and I just adore her necklace.
hugs Heather xx
Off now to suss out the suitcase template it looks fabulous.

America said...

Hi Lorraine! I LOVE the suitcase DP and that precious tiny suitcase. TOO ADORABLE!!!! What a FAB sparkly necklace. Great FUn colors. Congrats on your first HM&F MC card!! Woohoo! So happy to have you join our little family. :)

Martine said...

my goodness look at that prize, wowzers :), and wow darlin such a gorgeous card, everything is perfect, especially love the sweet image :) and oooo that suitcase is sooo clever, love it :)

xx

Martine

Gina M. said...

Not sure if you realize, but your blog post is dated June 7th. :)

Christa G A.K.A. Camouse said...

I love you happy hopper. Wish I was going on vacation with her!

Ziggyeor said...

Very nice! I like how 2 people can use the same stamp but have totally different looks.

Sue from Oregon said...

oh goodness...you did the whole package!!! Such great EVERYTHING on this card! And that little trunk is just perfect!!!!! I am so excited to be joining this great DT at HM&F's as well!!!

Kay said...

This is one of my favorite images. You did a great job!

Kay said...

This is one of my favorite images. You did a great job!

Natascha said...

Hello Lorraine!
Your card is great. Love your details and embelishments. The little gift is very pretty.

Hugs, Natascha

Jessie said...

Sweet card and image and I love her necklace, so cute :)

Becky said...

What a sweet image. Love the suitcase too :)

Angie said...

Your card is super cute, love the DP! Perfect!

C said...

Oh my goodness, your DP is just perfect with this cute image and that little suitcase is just awesome!!

Becky said...

OMG Lols!! How cute is that little suit case!!Gorgeous card too!!
xx

Helen F. said...

So SUPER cute, Lorraine! Love everything about this card, your color choices, the image, the necklace and the suitcase!!

sparkly engineer said...

congratulations on your first card. It is wonderful. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

Unknown said...

This is soooo cute little mouse leaving home with mommy's shoes and purse! Love it...your little trunk is cute too! Great job! tfs

Celeste said...

Her lipstick and necklace really give her some attitude huh? This is so adorable. I love the designer paper you used too.

Unknown said...

Lorraine, I'm so glad that you are on this DT - no one deserves it more than you! Your project was so cute.
hugs,
Gini

okienurse said...

Very Nice! Thanks for sharing your beautiful card with us. I love the paper and the stamp!

Алена Кинчерова said...

So pretty card!)))

Max said...

This is amazing Lorraine - just wish I had a House Mouse so I could play along for a chance to win that awesome prize.

Luv'n'Stuff
Max
xx

Crystal said...

WOW you are soooo talented this is such an AWESOME card and project...Love everything about these!!!!

Anasbastelecke said...

What a gorgeous card with so lovely details.

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Love the card Lols!

It's perfect with all fab detail and the decor paper. And the suitcase is awesome, it must have taken some time to get together.

Hugs
Maarit

Tracy said...

This is a fab hop, love the image you used Lorraine, great creation.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Diane said...

Oh Lorraine,your card is oh so sweet! Love her necklace! And her red lips,she is a she right,lol!
I'm having fun with this blog hop,
great creations you all made!!!

Joni Parker said...

Love that image...too precious! Thanks for joining us at Frosted Designs.

Lynnes old blog said...

Beautiful card Lols ... look at her gorgeous blingy necklace! Its fab!
And that suitcase ... wow! ... I actually thought it was a real suitcase till I read your post!
:o)

gina g said...

Fantastic work i love the image and the suit case is fab. luv gina xx

Barb Craft said...

This is one sassy bunny with a whole lot of style!!! I like her!! Thanks for sharing her with us at Frosted Designs this week!!
Barb :)

crafty amy said...

Oh my gosh this is adorable!!! and I love the little suitcase how fantastic is that :D Have a great time on hols and thanks yet again for the inspiration I will be back when I have finished the hop and made my card to link properly.

Hugs

Amy xx

gila said...

Was für eine süße Karte und der Koffer ist spitze
lg gila

Sue said...

perfect match in paper to fit your fab card. Love the little added suitcase!.

Yvette said...

Gorgeous card!

scrapperjulia said...

Fabulous card!

Loz said...

Lorraine!! OMG! I love this! You card is so cute, love the number plate sentiment and of course that gorgeous little suitcase!! ♥

Annelies said...

Great card! Love that funny stamp!

Sandra1968 said...

A gorgeous card and I love your suitcase too!

Cathy (Mercieschild) said...

Lorriane, I love your house mouse card and the pearls. I love your bolg. glad your part of the blog hop Hugs Cathy (Mercieschild)

Penni said...

Love this card Lorraine. Great image, super sparkly necklace.

Thanks for the link to the suitcase too, this will come in handy someday I'm sure !!!

Hugs
Penni
X

Anonymous said...

I just love your card and the case is so cute !!

Eve said...

LOL this is such a cute & fun Bon Voyage card! Matched papers & matched charms! Very nice!

Sammy said...

This is such a lovely card, love the little trunk.

Hugs

Anja´s kortkreasjoner said...

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

Franca said...

I love the image too:-))
And you crad is great and the suitcase as well

Wilfreda said...

So cute!!! You always do such an awesome job. Have fun as a House Mouse Designer :)

Patricia Rose said...

Lorraine, your card and little suit case are awesome.. love the little HH image - perfect choice for the challenge. wonderful colouring... congrats on your first HM blog hop...
hugs.. Patricia Rose

Linda said...

Awesome card! Love the shoes! Thanks for the possibility of winning!

Linda

Esme said...

Aww I didn't really that was a papercraft suitcase!! It's fab!!
Love that image too!

Esme xx

Shazza said...

gorgeous card, love the red lips. Suitcase is so sweet too
x

Liz Williams said...

I love those ruby red lips!!!! Love that bling she is flashin' too.

kristyk said...

Love your attention to detail, right down to the fire engine-red lipstick!

Sharon said...

Congratulations on your DT position. Your card is beautiful and the suitcase is very clever.

Jill said...

aww Lols your card is gorgeous and I love the tiny suitcase aww it's so cute hugs Jill xx

Farida Rone said...

That bunny is so sweet. Your card is wonderful.
Hugs,
Farida

Sillyfilly said...

How cute is your little mouse leaving in her pretty red shoes. Thanks for the chance to win the beautiful blog candy!

dolcreations said...

Your card is sooo adorable. I just love the glittery necklace! Very nicely coloured too! Love that suitcase, how cute is that!

Lindsay Weirich said...

pretty card;0

Keep It Sweet and Simple said...

Wow, Lorraine. This is just gorgeous. I love her sparkly necklace and that little case is the cutest thing I have ever seen.
Congrats on your DT post. Just seeing your awesome work has made me buy some House mouse stamps, so I hope to join in the challenges soon.
Caroline xxx

Lorraine said...

Hi hun ithink your card is adorable i love how you have blinged up her necklace it looks amazing xx

Kat said...

This is gorgeous Lorraine. Love her necklace and lipstick. And that little suitcase is so sweet. Congrats on your first DT card with House Mouse - what a great team to be a part of.

Kat x

Lori said...

Really cute, thank you for sharing your artwork.

Dina Kowal Creative said...

Congratulations on joining the team! What a fun one to be a part of. Your card is adorable, and what a perfect little suitcase - I'll have to look that template up. Thanks for sharing!
Dina