Monday, October 29, 2018

House Mouse 'Santa Hats '

It's time for a new House Mouse and Friends Challenge. This time the fabulous and super talented Sue D is the hostess and the theme is 

Anything Goes 
 + the option of
 SHOW US SOME SNOW

I used a lovely new Santa Hats Cling Stamp and made a shaker card. 


I coloured the little mouse and robins with copic markers and then masked the image before using a Falling Snow Stencil, Embossing Paste and Prisma Glitter for the snowstorm ;-)

For the ombre background I used Faded Jeans, Stormy Sky and Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Inks, splattered with water and then used a Stampendous Stencil for the snowy design.  


and here is where I have a confession to make. I had made this card below first and wasn't very happy with how I coloured up the robins especially, so I bought an online class from Kit and Clowder to learn how to colour a robin better ;-) I learned a lot of new tecnhiques and really love how the texture of the feathers on the robins above look when compared with the ones below. What do you think? 


I finished the insides of both cards, makes it so much easier come Christmas when it comes to writing on them and posting them out ;-) 


Thanks for looking! You have until Saturday 10th Nov to join in! :-)



Challenges:
52 Christmas Card Throwdown .  Masking, I masked the image on the 1st card before adding the snow
Hiding In My Craft Room, Any Holiday
Fussy and Fancy .  Things With Wings
Winter Wonderland .  Colour It
Cute Card Thursday .  Sparkles
Make My Monday .  Stencils and Masks


Simon's Green Leaf Card Stock
Simon's Green Leaf Card Stock
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Simon's Exclusive Falling Snow Stencil
Simon's Exclusive Falling Snow Stencil
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Dreamweaver White Embossing Paste
Dreamweaver White Embossing Paste
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Lawn Fawn Prisma Glitter
Lawn Fawn Prisma Glitter
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pads
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pads
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Copic Markers
Copic Markers
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Memento Tuxedo Ink Pad
Memento Tuxedo Ink Pad
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Simon's Exclusive White Card Stock
Simon's Exclusive White Card Stock
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Neenah Solar White 80lb Card Stock
Neenah Solar White 80lb Card Stock
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Simon's Exclusive Soft Navy Card Stock
Simon's Exclusive Soft Navy Card Stock
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Judikins Embossable Window Plastic
Judikins Embossable Window Plastic
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Stampendous Merry Mouse Clear Stamp Set
Stampendous Merry Mouse Clear Stamp Set
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Simon's Exclusive Schoolhouse Red Card Stock
Simon's Exclusive Schoolhouse Red Card Stock
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Twinklets Diamond Dust Fine Art Glitter
Twinklets Diamond Dust Fine Art Glitter
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Stampendous House Mouse Santa Hats Cling Stamp
Stampendous House Mouse Santa Hats Cling Stamp
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Little Things From Lucy's Ice Crystal Sequin Mix
Little Things From Lucy's Ice Crystal Sequin Mix
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Elizabeth Crafts Designs Words 5 Winter Wishes Die Set
Elizabeth Crafts Designs Words 5 Winter Wishes Die Set
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Hope you all have a great week :-)
Happy Crafting
Luv Lols x x x

14 comments:

Bunny said...

I think I need a class, too. What a difference. Your second card is really lovely. The coloring technique really made a difference. I love your card. It's so sweet with the beautiful colors and the embossing paste. Of course, you know I love the inside! [Bunny]

Sandra H said...

So pretty l do love the House Mouse images they are just so cute xx

Momo said...

Hi Lorraine,
your cards are very charming.
I love House Mousies, especially when they are so lovingly staged.
Your winter card is wonderful (and my mailbox yawning blank * wink-and-laugh *).
Many greetings from Bingen on the beautiful Rhine River
Momo

KarinsArtScrap said...

these are gorgeous Lorraine love the colouring off the first one
Gr Karin

Fabiola said...

quelle jolie scène Lorraine, j'ai un faible pour ces souris si mignonnes, merci de jouer avec nous chez 52CCT, biz

Aileen said...

what a sweet card, love the mouse with the birds. And coloured so perfectly.

Doreen said...

Two gorgeous cards,love the images.xxx

Sue said...

I do love the texture you added to the wings on the birds, looks awesome. The snowflakes on the card are wonderful too. Colors are so pretty on the Robins too. Such a pretty snowy card (s) for this challenge, Lorraine, Love the little mouse inside too!!!

Hugs
Sue

Andreja said...

Gorgeus festive card you made :-)) I like how you made the masking technique.
Thanks for joining us at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown.

Christine said...

Awwww Lols BOTH cards are adorable the red/blue are so vibrant makes the image pop out from the card, love shaker cards super work teamie..

mousey hugs Christine xx

AlisonC said...

I do see the difference in the texture. Both cards are very pretty and your image is framed so well. Thanks for joining in at 52CCT

Cards By MI said...

Love your fabby looking card. It looks smasing! Thank you for taking the time to join us over at the Winter Wonderland challenges this time.
Love n hugs
Marie

sweet art designs said...

Very cute card. Thank you for taking part in our 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Challenge - Myrna DT

LOU said...

Adorable card Lorraine! Love your colouring. Alyce at Kit and Clowder is fantastic!
Thanks so much for joining us at Winter Wonderland. Hope to see you again soon.
Lou DT xo
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