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Monday, January 3, 2011

HOUSE MOUSE AND FRIENDS MONDAY CHALLENGE AND BLOG HOP

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

WELCOME TO CHALLENGE #86 - NEW BEGINNINGS

AND

OUR NEW BEGINNINGS BLOG HOP

Since it is a brand new year, we have decided to add a Guest Design Team Member
each month, to participate in our 2 challenges for that month!

For our very first GDT member, Tracy was chosen!
Congrats, Tracy, and welcome aboard for the month of January 2011.

Curt O'Brien, our former teamie,  has also agreed to rejoin us for our Blog Hop!  Good to have you back for this challenge, Curt.

As you participate in the blog hop, there will be hidden candy along the way on several of the design team member's blogs.  Here is my candy.

All you have to do for a chance to win these House Mouse, Gruffie, and Happy Hopper stamps is:

1.  Follow me if you don't already
2.  Leave a comment on this post
3. Leave a comment on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge #86 Post

There are several sponsors giving some fabulous prizes on the House Mouse blog site for this blog hop.

Simon Says Stamp
RK Stamps
Di's Digi's
Joanna Sheen
House Mouse Designs

You should start the "HOP" at the House Mouse Blog site where you will find a list of the participating sites.
While you're there, check out the fantastic design team cards and get inspired to take part in the challenge!



If your coming from Sue C's Blog, your in the right place.


For my card for challenge #86, New Beginnings, I chose a baby card.



What better new beginning is there than a new baby?
And this little guy is getting a big assist from two really cute House Mouse pals!
I colored with Copics, the tag is from Stampin Up. Card stock is by Me and My Big Ideas, Baby Boy Stack.  Red pearls on corners by Elements.  Punched border is Martha Stewart.

Aww, bless their little hearts!

Baby bottle charm a gift, thanks America!

OK, so let's get HOPPIN!!
Your next stop on the hop is Sue K's Blog

 
Thanks for stopping by today.  Good luck with the prizes.  Until later..............

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91 comments:

  1. petra,s cardsJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    hi sue first, the best wishes for the new year that we have a lot to admire your beautiful creations.
    what a great price is there to win! the house mouse with pushchair has a longstanding desire of mine so much that I can join for a chance to win him many thanks for that.
    your card is sooooo gorgeous!!!! amazing colloring.
    xx petra

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  2. RenkataJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    ohhh Sue your card give me such a giggle :)
    Adorable card.

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  3. Jodie from OzJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Sue, hope you had a fabulous Christmas, I've missed so many of your gorgeous creations, this one is no exception. Wishing yup the best ever 2011. Hugs Jodie from Oz xx

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  4. cowboydutremJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Aww this image is so cute! I don't own any House Mouse stamp, but after seeing all the beautiful creations on this hop, I want some stamps too!

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  5. ArdillaJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Beautiful card!
    Nice candy for the hop! Thanks for the chance :)

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  6. AnneJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    I love it! I want one! No, I need one!!!!
    Love, Anne x

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  7. Lorraine AJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    aww Sue ,,, this is just sooo cute !!! the image is adorable and the papers, colours and embellies are all gorgeous,, I love the ribbon !! :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  8. kristyk71January 3, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    What a cute baby card -- love all the pops of red.

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  9. XxJULESxXJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Oh Sue how gorgeous this is!!!!

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  10. shaz earlJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Fabulous card Happy New Year to you x

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  11. Jennifer DoveJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    This is one of my Fave stamps (the piggie one) Thanks for the hop

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  12. ChristineJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Hi Sue hwat a stunning take on the NEW chall them LOVE IT..great image & the colouring is TDF fab piece of work teamie.


    smiles Christine xx

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  13. MeretekjJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Wonderful card.
    Happy new year!

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  14. WhimceesJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Hello!

    What a fun image! I love the color combination!

    Wishing you a Happy New Year and a nice day today!

    Barbara Diane

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  15. HeatherJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Hi Sue, what a fabulous card - just look at that cute little 'piggy' = fantastic image for a new baby card, lobe your layout,gorgeous colouring and details, love the stripey ribbon!!

    hugs
    Heather xx

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  16. Curt in IndyJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I so love this image and your use of it for this challenge was perfect! Your coloring is awesome as always. It has been fun being back with you guys. BTW, I love your blog header picture, and the picture of you. You look beautiful! Happy New Year to you! Best, Curt

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  17. Queen MaryJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Bestest wishes for the new year, just discovered this wonderful blog hop and your card is definitely too cute! Reminds me of Charlotte's Web!

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  18. agapanthusJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    A brilliant card with brilliant colouring, Sue! Love the little pig - so cute¬! Best wishes for the New Year! Karen x

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  19. TertiaJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    I love that image.

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  20. RietJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    What a wonderful card Sue,I love the image and the colours.
    So gorgeous papers.

    Hugs Riet.x

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  21. KarinsArtScrapJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    this card is beautiful sue.
    best wishes for 2011

    greetings karin

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  22. Seafield JoJanuary 3, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Lovely card, your colouring is perfect. Thanks for the chance to win. Best wishes for 2011.

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  23. SoniaJanuary 3, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Hi Sue~Happy New Year. I am loving catching up on your blog. It has been a while.
    This card is fantastic but so are the others. Just gorgeous work.
    You inspire me, thank you. I have needed it a lot lately. I have not created anything new in months.Take care sweet lady & thanks for sharing your special talent with us all.
    Hugs,
    Sonia

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  24. LindaJanuary 3, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I've always thought this stamp was so cute. You made an adorable card with it. I'm gonna have to get this stamp!

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  25. EveJanuary 3, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Luv this image & your coloring! I luv that you put that tag! that's funny & cute! Amazing card!! :-)

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    This is such a precious card!! I adore your coloring and your fabulous yummy papers!! Very sweet!! :) I think I'm now following ALL the DT hop people now!! LOL! I will be pulling out my HM stamps and finding something to do as I've been very inspired by this hop!! thank you so much!!HUGS

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  27. Paula (PEP)January 3, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Brilliant card -I just sat & looked at all the detail - decided I'd Follow too for I scrolled down your earlier posts & that blue brayered resist is such a stunner. I've started working with those too & it's so good to see someone else working in different styles. I've not any Mousies yet but they're on my list so I'm going through the hop carefully & learning lots on the way.
    Thanks for such an educational visit.
    Paula (PEP)
    http://pepcraftchallexp.blogspot.com/

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  28. TracyJanuary 3, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Your creation is amazing, I adore your image, I really need this one Lol! Nice to work along side you on the hop.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  29. Lynne in NIJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Awww, what a cutie! I love your stamp and great colour theme too!

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  30. Krafty KowsJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Awwwwww, I love this image, sooo cute and so would my daughter as she collects little piggy's. Super card. Happy New Year to you. Jeanette

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  31. Marilyn L.January 3, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Happy New Year! May your creativity continue to flourish in the coming year. Love House Mouse - own many! Thanks for the chance to win some candy.

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  32. scrapperjuliaJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    I love this stamp and your colouring, Sue! I love the red and white, just fabulous!

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  33. Amanda RJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Love this card and your coloring is wonderful! The blue edging really makes it pop!

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  34. marilynwillauerJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Cute card, reminds me of Charlottes’ Web!
    Great coloring job and embellishments.
    Happy New Year!

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  35. Dawn FrostJanuary 4, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Oh My Goodness totally adorable! Love the ribbon you used and the border punch. Nice!

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  36. GraphicatJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    This image is absolutly ADORABLE! Fantastic colouring and layout is perfect!!
    Cheers
    cheri

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  37. AnneJanuary 4, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    What a sweetie! love your colouring, love that stripy ribbon.
    Anne
    x

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  38. Glenda AtkinsJanuary 4, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Fabulous card, I do so love house mouse stamps. Great blog hop!

    Happy 2011

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  39. Idas HönsJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Here's little me & want to join the blog-hop.
    The first time I do this so it's a bit exciting ...
    I love your beautiful card!
    The cutest little pig in town!
    Thank you for inspiring me!
    Hugs scrappida

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  40. Vivi CasaleJanuary 4, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    aaww.. that is very cute!
    your card is wonderful!
    xxx
    Vivi

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  41. Sandra1968January 4, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Your card is gorgeous and the image is very sweet.

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  42. SharmanJanuary 4, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Very cute card. You did a marvelous job on it... Amazing coloring.

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  43. VeronikaJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Love the house-mouse hop so far, so many wonderful cards to drool on..
    This with the piglet really is too cute for words, what a sweet card!

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  44. pinkyJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Wow what a image, I have never seen this one and its just the cutest!! Gorgeous card altogether;) Hopping on...

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  45. SharonJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    How cute is that image - love it.
    Sharon x

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  46. gilaJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Oh wie wunderschön und so klasse coloriert
    lg gila

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  47. SueJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Hi hun
    aww totally gorgeous card, awesome colouring, lovely papers & design, gorgeous ribbon, happy new year hun, sue,x

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  48. TeijaJanuary 6, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Fabulous card Sue!
    Happy New Year!
    -Teija

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  49. CathyJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Awww such a cute card .. love that iamge.
    Cathy xx

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  50. Heidi BrawleyJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    This card is super duper cute!!!! that pig is sooo adorable!!! love your coloring on this!!! Have a Happy New Year!!
    ~Heidi Brawley

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  51. TracyJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    The coloring on this card is fabulous! Love all the embellishments too. That image just makes you smile. :-) Happy New Year!

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  52. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Your card is to cute, and your colouring is amazing, great job!!!

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  53. Sparkly EngineerJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    the colors are fantastic. The card is fantastic. You are fantastic.

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  54. LynnJanuary 8, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    How sparkly and wonderful! Love the cute piggie and ofcourse the stars of the show (House mouse cuties) are just the best!
    huggs
    Lynn xxx

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  55. Dina Kowal CreativeJanuary 8, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    Ack, that piggy is so adorable! Thanks for sharing, and for the chance to win!

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  56. dmbennettJanuary 8, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    This is a great card. Love the image/stamp and the colors you used and all the details you added....

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  57. NelaJanuary 8, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Hi, gorgeous card, lovely image & colouring!

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  58. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Beautiful Sue, your colouring and the way you put your cards together just blows me away! Love it. Happy New Year to you too.

    Hugs
    Brenda (butlersabroad on your follows list and #26 on the HM blog)

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  59. OlgaJanuary 9, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    Cute newborn! Wonderful card!

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  60. LeonieJanuary 9, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Love your card Sue! This stamp is so cute!!

    I've made a card with the new beginnings challenge too. You can find my card here!

    Leonie xx

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  61. WuzimädiJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    A really adorable card! I didn't know this cute image yet!
    Best wishes for the New Year!
    Michi

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  62. Paddington fanJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Aww, what a cute image - I love it! You've made a really fun card with it, great colouring! Thanks for a fun hop, I'm so enjoying it and so many new stamps to add to my shopping list too!! Love Jacky x
    P.S. Also love your blog header photo- amazing!

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  63. Paddington fanJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Thanks for your kind comment on my card Sue and for telling me about the Fuzzy Wuzzy challenge, just my kind of thing!! Hugs, Jacky x

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  64. MareikjeJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Hi,
    oh no, what for a beautiful and gorgeous Babycard. I like it so much!!!
    Thanks for this funny bloghop
    LG
    Mareikje

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  65. Debbie JohnsJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    What a beautiful baby card-so sweet.Thank you for the opportunity to win such lovely blog candy.Take care.Debbie Johns x

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  66. DorothyJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Oh so cute - I like the bright touches of red.

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  67. DebsJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Gorgeous card - love the image!
    Thanks for the fun blog hop.
    Debs xx

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  68. AmericaJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Wonderful HM card, love that amazing coloring and the blue edging and overall adorableness. Happy New Year sweet Friends. :)

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  69. LindaJanuary 11, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Thanks for your visite! I love this card and your blog!
    Hugs, Torreke

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  70. StempelfanJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Lovely card. Your coloring is great.
    Thank for the chance to win this awesome Candy.

    Hugs from Germany
    Sonja

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  71. Cornelia January 11, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Its a very cute image and the card is very nice :-)

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  72. KendraJanuary 11, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    I love this pig drinking his bottle! Very cute image!

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  73. CrealinJanuary 11, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Hi Sue,

    what an adorable baby card you've made, love this little pig drinking his bottle. What a sweet baby bottle charm you've used. Supercute!
    Thanx for sharing this amazing candy with us.

    Hoppy hugs,

    Lins ;-)

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  74. Stressed StamperJanuary 11, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Stunning colouring - love the bottle...great card...off hopping again
    Sarah - Stressed Stamper

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  75. ribenarubyJanuary 11, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Stunning card, absolutely love it! Ruby x

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  76. Doris P.January 11, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    It´s a fantastic card! I love the image!
    Hugs Doris

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  77. NannieflashJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    What a sweet card, love that cute image its fabulous. With hugs Shirleyx

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  78. YvetteJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Such a lovely card! Best wishes to you too.

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  79. SpyderJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Your colouring in this is just soooo perfect! Love the image, another stamp on my wish-list!! New fan of House Mouse. They are just sooo sweet! Happy New Year!
    (lyn)

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  80. Mrs.BJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Great card, love the image. Great ribbon detail.
    Avril B

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  81. DorteJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I am hopping along, enjoying the blog hop and all the wonderful and funny cards.
    hugs Dorte

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  82. RachelHJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Perfect little piggy! My mother loves it toooooo!

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  83. shaz earlJanuary 14, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Gorgeous card and what a great image love it x

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  84. VictoriaJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    gorgeous work love the little piggy being fed
    vicky
    http://angeldrummer.blogspot.com/2011/01/house-mouse-new-baby.html

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  85. Natalie's CraftsJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I love your card!

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  86. KatJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    What a great image. Love House Mouse and his friends.

    Kat x

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  87. KatieJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Hi there,

    Wonderful card! This is such a detailed stamp! I love the colors you used, the red and white ribbon is fabulous! I don't have a blog and don't know how to follow people so that is out, sorry!

    Best wishes to you!

    Katie

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  88. DelorisJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Fabulous card!

    Happy New Year!

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  89. KatarinaJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I just love your choice of colours and the little details. What a sweet card.

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  90. Grenouille GreetingsJanuary 16, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    100% pure BABY! 100% pure BACON! 100% pure BEAUTY! Love it! Warmest wishes, Lesley

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  91. AnasbasteleckeJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Hi Sue,
    Happy new year to you too.
    I love your foto from the Niagara falls.
    Your card ist so perfekt
    Kiss from Germany
    Ana

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Thank you for taking the time to leave me a comment. I so love reading your comments, makes my day! If you have any questions, please, just ask.
Hugs, Sue