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Monday, November 3, 2014

HOUSE MOUSE AND FRIENDS MONDAY CHALLENGE #182 AND BLOG HOP - Brrr, It's Cold Outside

EEEEEK, GOOD NEWS.........


A new challenge AND Blog Hop starts today at the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge.

It's Challenge #182 and the theme has been chosen by our
 talented teammate, Lori and she has chosen:

"Brr - It's Cold Outside"




Stamp - Along for the ride - Stampabilities HMJR1038
Sentiment Stamps - Hero Arts and Michael's dollar bin
Papers - Graphic 45
Dies-Spellbinders Die S4-409 (I used the cut out, not
the die cut) and popped it up over my colored image.
Spellbinder's label die for sentiment
Snowflake dies are Penny Black
Punched Nordic snowflake border - Martha Stewart
Fran-tage Chunky white embossing enamel 
Star Dust Stickles
Rhinestones - Queen and Company
White card stock 6x6 inch base card
Colored with Copics


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For more inspiration and challenges, check out their official Blog HERE.


PINK GEM DESIGNS

The prize for ONE lucky winner is TWO Individual Digi images
(NO SETS, PERSONALISED WATERMARK'S OR SENTIMENT SETS)
of the winners choice from PINK GEM DESIGNS

Plus, several of the Design Team are featuring candy on their own blogs for those
participating in the BLOG HOP

 Here is my blog candy for the blog hop
Includes House Mouse Cling Stamp -Birdie Kiss HMCR18
Stampendous
Darice 5x7 embossing folder Argyle
Queen Sunflower rhinestones
5 yards of decorator ribbon

 I will chose a winner of this candy at the end of the Blog Hop.
from my followers who participated in the blog hop and challenge.  If you do not currently follow my blog,
please add your name to my followers to be elegible for this prize.

The Blog Hop Starts today, and runs through November 15th at Midnight EDST.
This is such a fun theme, and we would LOVE to have you join us.  We enjoy
visiting your blogs to see what you come up with for our challenges, and we are never disappointed.  Lots of beautiful inspiration by our Design Team and Guests.

 All the rules for the blog hop are on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge site
Blog Hop list of participating design team members are listed below.

                            Sue Drees (you are here)


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





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60 comments:

  1. Lauren HatwellNovember 3, 2014 at 6:15 AM

    So cute and I LOVE the blue and white Sue. Lx

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  2. Mary Anne / MA54KNovember 3, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    The color gives your card that icy feel. Sure makes me want to say Brrrrr! Loe this frosty creation, Sue!

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  3. SueNovember 3, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    Such a sweet image coloured so beautifully. I love the design and gorgeous blue snowflakes.
    hugs Sue xx

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  4. ellyscard creatiefNovember 3, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    So sweet and lovely card.
    Gr Elly

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  5. AnonymousNovember 3, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    Well this was the perfect week for that great theme. It seems to have been cold just about everywhere. I love everything about your card it's sweet, and heartwarming. It snowed here all day yesterday but never accumulated, thank goodness. Wishing you a fun day, Sue. Hugs, Donna

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  6. Christine DolNovember 3, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    Oh my goodness....this is adorable! I love how you did the image like you did. The soft blue is a really nice effect and of course, the glitter is perfect for snow!!! LOVE that image too!

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  7. terriavidreader (IN-USA)November 3, 2014 at 8:15 AM

    what an adorable little image and card. Thanks for showing it!

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  8. Terry QuinnNovember 3, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    OMG! I have never seen this stamp! Beautiful intricate card and it does give me that burrr feeling! :)

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  9. KarinsArtScrapNovember 3, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    Sue it's a gorgeous easel card and fab colouring.
    Gr Karin

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  10. petra,s cardsNovember 3, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    wauw sue gorgeous card and what a sweet image!!
    hugs petra

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  11. BeckyNovember 3, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    How cute is this! Real cute... Awesome colors you used Sue. Love your design.

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  12. jeanchaneyazNovember 3, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    You used so many fun parts to put together a cohesive and lovely card.

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  13. cotnobNovember 3, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    This is gorgeous Sue, such an adorable image and lovely frosty blues - I love all of the sparkle and your fabulous design.
    Pauline
    x

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  14. Beth BrovoldNovember 3, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    LOVE IT Sue!! Such a sweet image...coloured to perfection dear Sue!! I love the way that you adorned the snowflakes with bows...fabulous card design!!
    Take care,
    Beth

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  15. *Vicki*November 3, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    That image is absolutely ADORABLE Sue!! I love the gorgeous blue snowflakes and texture! "snow fun"!! HUGS :)

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  16. Sandra HNovember 3, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    Soo cute!

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  17. StephanieNovember 3, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    This is just too cute! I

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  18. cuilliesocksNovember 3, 2014 at 6:10 PM

    OOOOOH love your gorgeous card Sue, the image is so cute, wondefully coloured. The easel style is super and your embellishments too.
    Love the new photo of the Falls, just awsome, hugs Kate x

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  19. paper funNovember 3, 2014 at 11:41 PM

    So sweet. Very beautiful.

    Mari

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  20. NGCARDSNovember 4, 2014 at 3:27 AM

    A fantastic card and what a sweet image! xxx

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  21. Laila B.November 4, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    Hi Sue!!! Loved your card!! Very elegant!! Hugs, Laila

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  22. Carolina Girl (Cely)November 4, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    Oh My Goodness....beautiful!!!!! I love how you took the opposite of the die cut. I'm not familiar with that die that also leaves a faux stitch around the shape. Wow...and lots of candy on your hop post.

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  23. Barbara GoddenNovember 4, 2014 at 6:40 PM

    wow what a fabulous card, love the image and it's beautifully coloured. great die cuts and just an awesome card.

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  24. NikkiNovember 4, 2014 at 8:48 PM

    You did an amazing job on this :)

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  25. Pam MacKayNovember 4, 2014 at 11:15 PM

    Darling card so much wonderful detail!

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  26. GabiNovember 5, 2014 at 5:40 AM

    so cute!

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  27. Lillian ANovember 5, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    Lovely card and yes, the blue and white together portray coldness for sure. But, a fun card and smiles along the way!

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  28. HeatherNovember 5, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    This is just adorable Sue, a lovely design and colour scheme. A cute image and great details!!

    hugs
    Heather xx

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  29. CathyNovember 6, 2014 at 2:07 AM

    Sue, I love your card, the layout, the framing of that adorable image and the blue snowflakes and the shading on the card with that adorable image, it is awesome, thank you for sharing it with us .

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  30. Lorraine ANovember 6, 2014 at 1:49 PM

    Super cute card Sue :-) the image is adorable and the icy colours and easel design are fabulous :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  31. Donna EllisNovember 6, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    Such a beautiful design, Sue! I love the frame you created, and the beautiful coloring on this sweet card. I have pinned it to try to use some of my dies more creatively like this. Wonderful card! hugs, de

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  32. nwilliams6November 7, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    Super pretty card Sue! Love the sponging and dies and the overall frosty feel to this beautiful card. What a fun image too. Hugz

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  33. KraftyKoolKatNovember 7, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    This is so beautiful Sue. Such beautiful colouring and an awesome layout and a really cute image.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  34. Patti JNovember 8, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    Sue, this is adorable! Love the pretty, soft colors, and that image is too sweet! Hugs...

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  35. AprilNovember 8, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    I love the blue and white together. Beautiful elements on your card and I love the pretty shaped window. Great job!

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  36. ribenarubyNovember 10, 2014 at 1:49 AM

    Hi Sue...stunning card and great colouring! Off to see the other Sue, thanks for sharing your wonderful work, wishing you all many more happy years with HM. Ruby x

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  37. Sue from OregonNovember 10, 2014 at 1:53 AM

    Blue cards are perfect Brrrrr cards! Great design!!

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  38. DoraNovember 10, 2014 at 7:56 AM

    Hello Sue!
    beautiful card and shape. I love the image. especially the rabbit. you colourize it perfectly.
    have a nice day,
    kind regards, Dora

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  39. Desert KatNovember 10, 2014 at 9:48 PM

    Lovely card, color and arrangement! Total awesomeness.

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  40. CharlaNovember 11, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    Love the design layout, colors are very good. Love your card!

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  41. CharlaNovember 11, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    Love the design layout, colors are very good. Love your card!

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  42. carlaNovember 11, 2014 at 11:28 AM

    Stunning Christmas card, fabulous snowflakes and that image is adorable. Great blue and white colors, looks frosty.
    Hugs,
    Carla

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  43. TracyNovember 11, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    Super cute and adorable Sue. Love all the frosty blue.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  44. KT Fit KittyNovember 11, 2014 at 9:18 PM

    Your card is adorable! I love this little House-Mouse and "reindeer" LOL! Fabulous style of card! One of my favourite colour combos for holiday cards! I am going to play in your challenge and blog hop - I have made my House-Mouse card and will post it tomorrow. Thank you for the House-Mouse fun! Your candy looks scrumptious - I am your newest follower!

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  45. DianeNovember 12, 2014 at 3:00 AM

    What a wow card Sue !! Loving the frosty blues and those guys sure are having fun !!

    hugs Diane xx

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  46. craftyNovember 12, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    I've not seen this image before but you have made a beautiful card with it

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  47. Lynn's PlaceNovember 12, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    Fantastic project...tfs....good luck on the hop <((><

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  48. arlsmom aka LyndaNovember 12, 2014 at 9:16 PM

    Wow...love the cutout shaped on the front!!!

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  49. CraftyNatalieNovember 13, 2014 at 4:15 AM

    Great card, so much details and such a sweet image.

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  50. CraftyLynNovember 13, 2014 at 4:38 AM

    Lovely easle card, pretty happy hopper image

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  51. Melanie SmithNovember 13, 2014 at 5:02 AM

    Your card is absolutely STUNNING! Such a talented team and fun blog hop!

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  52. GeminiJenNovember 13, 2014 at 4:12 PM

    Such a cute card. Love the rabbit with "antlers". ;)
    Great job.

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  53. Gail LNovember 13, 2014 at 10:16 PM

    Such a lovely card! Your coloring is spectacular!

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  54. KatieNovember 14, 2014 at 3:18 AM

    Wonderful card!! Love this design. And this stamp is so cute it made me chuckle, love it when house mouse makes me smile (that is why I love it so much!). I have not seen this stamp before, one I would definitely buy if I saw it released from Stampendous and in my local craft store. Anyway, great job! Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  55. karen adamsNovember 14, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    Love this image and card!:)

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  56. ChrisannNovember 14, 2014 at 8:42 PM

    That card is just WOW! The design is awesome.

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  57. AlicaNovember 15, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    So cute - love the image and all the blue makes it a perfect winter card!

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  58. Kym's Crafty CardsNovember 15, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    Sue,what a gorgeous card. What a surprise for a Blog Hop to celebrate 6 years of creating with the House Mouse images. What a wonderful achievement. Here's to the next 6 years!! Best wishes, Kym xxx

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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