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Monday, September 12, 2011

HOUSE MOUSE AND FRIENDS MONDAY CHALLENGE #104

It's our third anniversary at the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge.  And we are celebrating!  Our super talented teammate, Natascha has chosen the theme "Birthday" (with flowers optional).

We are having a blog hop for prizes.  There are prizes on the main blog and some of the gals have prizes on offer on their individual blogs.

What's a birthday without cake.  This little Gruffie is already digging in.
The cake is soft yellow flower soft.


I made a shaped card (Party Hat).  Papers are Martha Stewart along with the border punch.
Shiny white ribbon used for the top of the hat.  The blue buttons are also Martha Stewart.
Colored with Copic Markers. Used Star Dust Stickles on the background ribbons and the flowers on the cake plate.  Sponged blue ink around the edges of the stamped image.

We are sponsored by Simon Says Stamp, who has generously offered a $25 Gift Card to their online store.

AND

House Mouse Designs, had generously offered a $25 Gift Card to their online sotre.

AND
Pizzazz Aplenty, who has generously offered a $10.00 gift package of embellishments.

I'm offering a  prize of a House Mouse Stamp,  Poppy Cot,  and assorted goodies from Pizzazz
Aplenty




And, more prizes scattered in our design team lineup.  Lots of good stuff up for grabs!

What do you have to do to be in to win the prizes?  Just enter a card in our Birthday Challenge to celebrate 3 years for our House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge. Leave a comment on the main House Mouse Challenge Blog And at each of the Design team members, past and present listed above.  Then winners for the various prizes will be chosen by Random.org.  For my prize, I would hope you follow me as I love sending one of my cherished followers a package, but it is not a requirement.

Hope you can join our party.  Take a look at the design team cards for inspiration, then ink up those stamps and join us.  Vicki has joined our team permanently, and we welcome her with open arms, so glad to have her with us.

Here's a list of how the hop will proceed:


Tracy Thompson - (September's returning Guest Designer)
Stacy - Twinshappy
Sally Bowness - (New September Guest Designer)
Carolyn Bounds -->(Past DT Member Returning to help us Celebrate)

So, if you're coming from Sue Kment's blog your in the right place.

After you have left a comment, continue on to Stacy's blog.


Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a great Monday.  Until later.......

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70 comments:

  1. AnneSeptember 12, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Aww Sue he's adorable! Love the party hat shape
    Anne
    x

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  2. LarisaSeptember 12, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Очень красивая открытка. Мне нравятся все штампы от House Mouse!!

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  3. petra,s cardsSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    wauw sue what a stunning card, love the way you colourd that image!!!
    xx petra

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  4. DottyA Cards & ThingsSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Love your Hat.. that little guy ejoying his cake looks fo real with the flower soft.... Very will done!!!
    Oh and the Candy too!!! Thanks for the chance at that too!!

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  5. MargreetSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Cute party hat with lovely colouring...great bloghop!
    xxx Margreet

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Oh wowza Sue!!! Now this is just such a creative creation for the birthday theme hun!! I ADORE what you've done to this image!!! So sweet!! :)

    Thanks so much for making me feel welcome to the team!! HUGS

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  7. Lori BarnettSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    NO WAY! Flowersoft for the cake!!!!! You are clever! And the party hat shaped card...DOUBLE CLEVER! UUUGH...now my card looks so boring! LOL

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  8. ChristineSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Hi Sue another stunning Gruffie creation love the use of flowers soft on the cake..that Gruffie sure looks hungry..fab colouring great shaped hat..awesome GF.

    smiles teamie Christine x

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  9. Mickaela SundkvistSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I can't believe how you used the flowersoft! Its just wonderful! I can almost taste the crumbs and sweet spongecake, how fun and fabulous!
    Just love the hat and the picture!

    Love Mickaela

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  10. Barbara ColbertSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Adorable!!!! Very well done!

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  11. TracySeptember 12, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Hi Sue,
    I love your design, gorgeous creation, and cute image.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x
    (House Mouse GDT)

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  12. Turtle In The SandSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Creative genius! I still have a problem with a mouse eating cake instead of cheese. Goes to show no one can pass up chocolate!

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  13. JannekeSeptember 12, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    What a pretty card ;o)

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  14. Stacy MorganSeptember 12, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Totally cool! The flower soft for the cake is genius! Awesome.

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  15. HeatherSeptember 12, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Hi Sue, what a fabulous card, the design is wonderful and your image especially so sweet Gruggie with a messy coat!!! Does look a the little little Blog Dog Keeley could would share!!
    hugs
    Heather xx

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  16. KarinsArtScrapSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    beautiful card sue.

    goodluck with the celebration.

    greetings karin

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  17. downrightcraftySeptember 12, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    love the flower soft fabulous idea, and absolutely perfect thanks for the hop
    Hugs Kate xx

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  18. sallysbitz2September 12, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Sue your shaped card is fab. Just adore this image & love the way you have used the flower soft.
    It's great to be working along side you as a GD for Sept x

    hugs sally x
    sallysbitz.blogspot.com

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  19. HloraSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Sue, it is gorgerous - no a word to say how much it is beautiful!

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  20. Heather D. ~ Fresh Brewed DesignsSeptember 13, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    HEHEHEHE!!! LOVE THE CAKE and the cake crumbs on his face. GENIUS to use flower soft!!! WOW !!! that is a great effect!!! Sooo so cute!

    this is such a fun hop!
    Heather

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  21. NanaConnieSeptember 13, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Hmmm, I think I look just like this Gruffie when I eat my birthday cake! LOL Great card. Happy Birthday, HM.

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  22. ScrappySandieSeptember 13, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Such a cute party hat! The bear is colored so perfectly and that cake! Wow! I can almost taste it! Great job!

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  23. AprilSeptember 13, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Wonderful! I love the shape and how you used flower soft for the cake. Love it!

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Oh he is a cutie! I love your coloring and how clever of you to use flowersoft as the cake crumbs. Beautiful job! hugs, Angela

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  25. fionalawlorSeptember 13, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Awww this is gorgeous! Your colouring is fantastic and the flower soft looks really good, it makes the cake look good enough to eat lol
    Fiona L x

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  26. GailSeptember 13, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    That's an awesome idea with the cake :) I don't think I've ever seen that!

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  27. Barbara GoddenSeptember 14, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Aw how sweet, love it.

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  28. Billie ASeptember 14, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    How cute great idea making it look like a party hat. Very nice Happy Anniversary

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  29. UllisSeptember 14, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Just gorgeus coloring! And fun with an unusual shape of the card! /Ulrica

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  30. Crea AstridSeptember 14, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    What a beautiful creation you made. Nicely done so with the cake.

    Hugs Astrid.
    http://creaastrid.blogspot.com/

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  31. marilynprestonnSeptember 14, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    That is just too cute. Love the flower soft on his mouth! Great card. :)Peggy

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  32. Lorraine ASeptember 15, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Gorgeous card Sue :-) I love Gruffie and the flower soft cake looks real ! fabulous idea ! :-) Love the shape too ,, super cute :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  33. WhisperSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Ooo what a superb idea and such fabby colours too, Luv Sam x

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  34. Carmen O.September 15, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I love love love your party hat card! Your coloring is wonderful as always and such an adorable image. And that flower soft sure adds "real" dimension to the cake.

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  35. PenniSeptember 15, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Fabulous card - I LOVE how you've used the Flower Soft.

    Hugs
    Penni
    X

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  36. LouSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Hi! Sue,this is very lovely and your colours/colouring is just gorgeous-the flower soft looks amazing too!!
    thanks for your lovely comment and i am so **HAPPY**to have won and have 3 yummy new stamps on the way.
    thank you,hugs Lou.xx

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  37. KarenladdSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    OMG!!! I can't believe how cute that little guy is with the birthday cake all over his mouth!!! Just darling!

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  38. Sue from OregonSeptember 15, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    i so love the creative shape of your card Sue! The little puff on the end is the perfect touch!!!

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  39. XxJULESxXSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    oh it's fab love it Sue! the flowers soft looks so real too.Brill!

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  40. scrapperjuliaSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    What a fun card! Love the flower soft on the cake, very creative idea!

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  41. LynnSeptember 17, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    Sue your cake eating bear is so adorable! Love the use of the flower soft for cake! The hat shape looks wonderful!

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  42. crafty amySeptember 17, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Ooooh I LOVE it :D that flowersoft cake is just perfect!
    Thank you for a brilliant hop and the chance to win some yummy candy.

    Hugs

    Amy xx

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  43. Crafty Math ChickSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Happy birthday House-Mouse! Your creation is fantastic! I Love the flower soft you added to make it look like this sweet cub is eating real cake and the sparkle you added to the streamers too.

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  44. Jan KeenSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    What a neat idea for flower soft!! its awesome use of the yummy cake!!

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  45. karen adamsSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    very cute card!HUGS!

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  46. LorraineSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    this is stunning huni love the image and the flowersoft looks fab xx

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  47. SusanSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Really cute idea to make the card as a party hat shape...simply adorable!

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  48. stampqueenSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Adorable card!!!! Love the flower soft on the cake and his face :)

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  49. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Just lovely Sue, such a fun project.

    Hugs
    Brenda (No27 @ HM&F) and a follower, lol!

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  50. DawnSeptember 19, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Your card is absolutely brilliant! Fabulous shape and the flower soft is the perfect embellishment for that adorable image.

    Hugs, Dawn

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  51. CraftyNatalieSeptember 19, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    lovely card

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  52. CraftyLynSeptember 20, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Lovely card, like that its the shape of a party hat!

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  53. Mrs.BSeptember 20, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Great party hat shaped card, love his cake - looks good enough to eat!
    Avril

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  54. Barbara ColbertSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Adorable!!! Great card!!! CUte party hat!

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  55. thimbles bobbins paper and inkSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    What an adorable party hat! Just love it! You're so very creative.

    Cheers!
    Jennifer :)

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  56. SharonSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    This bear is so adorable, love him x

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  57. Krafty KowsSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Hello Great card - I love the yellow flower soft that you used - great touch. Jeanette

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  58. GeminiJenSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Lovely color and texture. Beautiful project.

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  59. Erin-September 22, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    This is adorable. Seriously--it couldn't be any cuter. Using flower soft for the cake is genius (although it probably doesn't taste quite as good as real cake--LOL).

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  60. Glenda AtkinsSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Oooh what a yummy looking cake! Another fabulous card Sue! Thanks for the chance at your blog candy!!

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  61. debSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    What a great birthday card Love the birthday hat that you did the stamping on.

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  62. Dawn FrostSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    LOVE how you used the flower soft, fantastic!

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  63. Mary Anne / MA54KSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Beautiful shape card, Sue! Love the texture you gave the cake he is shoving in! Adorable!

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  64. ReneeSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    WOW!! You guys are just so creative. I love the idea of the hat card!! I may have to steal that one..I love your card!! It's totally adorable. TFS...
    hugs-
    Renee

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  65. MiriaSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Gorgeous creation, Sue and thank you for the chance, Miria x

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  66. ribenarubySeptember 24, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Hi Sue, hope you're well. Your party hat card is lovely and that yellow flower soft is so right for it! Take care. Ruby x

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  67. Paddington fanSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Hi Sue, what a super cute party hat card - lovely idea and such a cute bear too - I love this one!! Congratulations to you and the rest of the HM&F DT on your 3rd birthday Love Jacky x

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  68. Natalie's CraftsSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Super cute card. Looks like the Gruffy's enjoying the cake.

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  69. DorteSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Congrats with the first 3 years.
    Wonderful card and image. I love House Mouse..Thanks for sharing your fantastic creation.
    hugs Dorte
    I enjoy your different headers, Sue!
    Always beautiful pics.

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  70. KatSeptember 25, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Love the party hat Sue. That Gruffie's really enjoying his cake isn't he? Thanks for the chance to win candy.

    Kat x

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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