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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Snowman

No card today.  I have been working on this snowman wreath for a couple of weeks now, and finally finished it up today.  I just love him.  Lots of cutting and attaching the mech to a wire wreath, but he is so cute.  Thought I would share it with you.






A cardinal and some green above his earmuff


The mess is very sparkly, but picture doesn't show it.
I also added some snowflakes and jewels in the center of them.


Such a handsome snowman!!!  LOVE him.



Thanks for stopping by today.
Have a great day.

Monday, November 28, 2016

HMFMC #231 - Anything Goes "Christmas"

A Brand New Challenge begins today at the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge.   This is our final Challenge of 2016.  Because the Christmas season is such a hectic time of year, this final challenge will run through January 9th, 2017.
** NEW CHALLENGE, HMFMC# 231 **


 "ANYTHING CHRISTMAS GOES"

  Come and join the fun by entering your projects using
any House-Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie image 
 stamps, CD collection images and, or, any decoupage by 
House-Mouse Designs!

http://www.house-mouse.com/images/banner120_02.jpg




Stamp - Bell Decorations - (HMCR73) Stampendous
Easel Card
Paper, White, dark green and designer paper from my stash.
Bell Die and stamped rectangle - Gina Marie
Ornament Punch (inside) E K Success
Gold trim from my stash
Colored with Copics

We are Generously  Sponsored by;


Our First Generous Sponsor is  

We are also thrilled to be welcoming back our AWESOME sponsor,
the Official Mousey Family, House-Mouse Designs(R)
 
HMD is offering a Lucky player a $20 Gift Certificate to go shopping at the official House-Mouse Designs(R) site! Eeeeek!!  How exciting is that? :)

Our Second Generous Sponsor is 


Winner will receive a Fabulous $20 Value Reward Card

 

In July 2013, Stampendous was proud and excited to become the official rubber stamp licensee of House-Mouse Designs®. Since that time we’ve released over 235 House-Mouse, Happy Hoppers, and Gruffies images as wood mounted or Cling Rubber stamps that can also be purchased at: www.STAMPENDOUS.com For lots more inspiration from Stampendous, be sure to check out their other sites; STAMPENDOUS! Blog, The official Stampendous! Website to Purchase Products, Find Stampendous! on Pinterest ; Stampendous! on Facebook

Our third & last generous Sponsor is

SIMON SAYS STAMP
We are very happy to welcome back Heidi and her team at Simon Says Stamp!


Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of Premium Dye Ink Pads

Simon Says Stamp has been in business since 2002, offering you the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Altered Art, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world. Stock includes over 100,000+ items along with the latest and greatest releases from the Simon Says Stamp brand Hero Arts, Tim Holtz, Lawn Fawn, Copics, House-Mouse Designs and so much more. With such an amazing variety and awesome deals on shipping, it’s always good timing to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp store!


What fabulous Prizes, eh?  
Wow THREE Awesome Prizes on offer for our
"ANYTHING CHRISTMAS GOES"  theme.

Be sure to enter for your chance to win One of these fabulous prizes! 

 Huge Thanks to our Generous Sponsors 
for your continued support 

We hope you can find time to checkout the inspiration the deign team has come up with, and then join us for this challenge with a card or project.

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




BSS IDEA-Santa Gets Framed

Welcome to the Buffalo Stamps and Stuff Idea.

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving with friends and family. 

Did you go out into the Christmas Shopping madness?  I did not.  I used to
get up to get to the stores for certain toys and games, but those days are
over.  I did run out later at night on Friday to get a new game for
Christmas Eve, but by then the crowds were over and I just zupped in
and out quickly.

Well, in the spirit of the upcoming visit by the man in red here is
this weeks offering.

Close up of stamped image.





Stamp - Santas Pick up - Stampendous (CRR274)
Paper - Gold Mirror Paper
Snowflake Dies - Penny Black
Red Pearls - Kaiser
Cuttlebug Snowflake Embossing folder
Sponger Snowbanks
Colored with Copics
Stardust Stickles
Liquid Pearls-White

Cut a piece of the mirror card stock to fit
the front of your card.  Center a die that is big enough
for your image on the mirror card stock and cut.
Place the frame you created in the embossing folder
and run it through.  Adhere your stamped image
so it is centered in the frame.  Adhere the framed
image to the front of your card.

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




Sunday, November 27, 2016

Cute Penguin

Hi friends, hope you had a great Thanksgiving if you live here in the States.

Ours was wonderful as always, lots to eat and our Granddaughter
 was home from College, and it was so good to get together. 
 We also celebrated our daughter's birthday, and my husbands birthday
 with a Chocolate cake on Friday.  Now to start dieting tomorrow!!

I made this card awhile ago, with a new stamp from Stampendous.
  Love this sweet, happy, Penguin.


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



Monday, November 21, 2016

HMFMC #230-Midweek Reminder

 Midweek Reminder, House Mouse
 and Friends Monday Challenge #230

Our Lovely Hostess NATASCHA
Chose as her theme:

 A Color Challenge:

Turquoise, Purple + 1 Neutral (white, black, kraft, brown, creme)



Stamp -HMD, Party Blowout - Stampendous
Die - Spellbinders Grand Die
Cut a large doily with the same die as the base
card and adhered.
Sheer bow
Colored with Copics.


*** OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS ***


The Official Mousey Family, House-Mouse Designs(R)
 
HMD is offering a Lucky player a $20 Gift Certificate to go shopping at the official House-Mouse Designs(R) site! Eeeeek!!  How exciting is that? :)

AND


Winner will receive a Fabulous $20 Value Reward Card

 
In July 2013, Stampendous was proud and excited to become the official rubber stamp licensee of House-Mouse Designs®. Since that time we’ve released over 235 House-Mouse, Happy Hoppers, and Gruffies images as wood mounted or Cling Rubber stamps that can also be purchased at: www.STAMPENDOUS.com For lots more inspiration from Stampendous, be sure to check out their other sites; STAMPENDOUS! Blog, The official Stampendous! Website to Purchase Products, Find Stampendous! on Pinterest ; Stampendous! on Facebook

This challenge runs through November26th at midnight EST.
Please check out the midweek inspiration that the design team
has posted on the House Mouse and Friends Monday blog.
We would love to have you join us and enter a card or project
for this challenge.

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




BSS IDEA - Christmas is coming

Welcome to the Buffalo Stamps and Stuff Idea.

Wow, we sure had an abrupt weather change over the weekend!
The wind was howling like crazy last night and it was cold.
This coming week, we will celebrate Thanksgiving, (did November
just fly by or is it me?)  And now, the Christmas holiday season
is upon us.

Here is a Christmas card, that the horse lovers you might know will
love to receive this holiday season.


Stamp -Northwoods Rubber Stamps (NN10147)
Paper - My Mine's Eye
Snowflakes from punches
Stickles
Twine bow
Colored with Copics

Lots of beautiful Christmas rubber stamps in the store.
Christmas is 35 days away!!!

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


Monday, November 14, 2016

HMFMC # 230 - COLOR CHALLENGE - PURPLE, TURQUOISE AND 1 NEUTRAL COLOR

A New Challenge, #230 begins today
at the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge.

Our Hostess is NATASCHA
and she has chosen a Color Challenge.
Using
Turquoise, Purple + 1 Neutral (white, black, kraft, brown, creme)

You can always use an Anything Goes theme on any of our challenges.



 Stamp - Stampendous Chipmunk Treat HMCR89
Paper My Favorite Things
Leaf Die - Sue Wilson, Creative Expressions
Flowers - From a silk stem from Michaels
Purple twine
Colored with Copics

*** Our Generous SPONSORS ***


We are also thrilled to be welcoming back our AWESOME sponsor,
the Official Mousey Family, House-Mouse Designs(R)
 
HMD is offering a Lucky player a $20 Gift Certificate to go shopping at the official House-Mouse Designs(R) site! Eeeeek!!  How exciting is that? :)



Winner will receive a Fabulous $20 Value Reward Card

 
In July 2013, Stampendous was proud and excited to become the official rubber stamp licensee of House-Mouse Designs®. Since that time we’ve released over 235 House-Mouse, Happy Hoppers, and Gruffies images as wood mounted or Cling Rubber stamps that can also be purchased at: www.STAMPENDOUS.com For lots more inspiration from Stampendous, be sure to check out their other sites; STAMPENDOUS! Blog, The official Stampendous! Website to Purchase Products, Find Stampendous! on Pinterest ; Stampendous! on Facebook



Challenge # 230 ends at midnight EST Saturday Nov 26th.
Hope you can join us, please check out the inspiration by the

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



BSS IDEA-POP AND TWIST PANEL CARD


Welcome to the Buffalo Stamps and Stuff Idea.

Each Monday, we try to spark your creative juices with a new idea, 
technique, or product.

I saw this card a week ago, and knew I had to have a go at it.
If you love cards that have movement, you are going to love this one.

The link to this card tutorial on youtube is:

This gal, Rina, takes you slowly through each step, AND
you won't believe how easy this card is to make.

If you love decorating cards, you are going to love this one.





Stamp Set - My Favorite Things -Polar Bear Pals ((BB40)
Snowflake Print Paper - My Mind's Eye-Cozy Wishes
Dark Red Card stock - Coordinations
White Glitter paper
Red Gingham Paper
Large Snowflake die inside - Poppystamps - Laurette Snowflake 1592
Colored with Copics
Stickles - Star Dust
WOW  embossing powder- white sparkly

Give this card a go, you will be surprised how easy it is to put together.
Hint:  There are three main pieces to the card, The base card, the
folding mechanism, and the panel.  Make up your panel with all the
layers and images before attaching to the mechanism.  Harder to decorate
if you attach the panel then try to decorate.

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

Monday, November 7, 2016

HMFMC - 229 - CHRISTMAS

The House Mouse and Friends Monday
 Challenge #229 continues
 for another week

Our Talented teammate and Hostess, LORRAINE

Chose the THEME :

" Christmas "

You are always welcome to use an anything goes theme
for all of our challenges.

****************************** 



Stamp - New House Mouse Designs - Elves
Papers from my stash
Silver Mirror Paper
Snowflake punch Martha Stewart
Chunky White FranTage
Sequins
Colored with Copics

***  Our Generous SPONSOR ***

SIMON SAYS STAMP
We are very happy to welcome back Heidi and her team at Simon Says Stamp!


Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of Premium Dye Ink Pads
Simon Says Stamp has been in business since 2002, offering you the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Altered Art, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world. Stock includes over 100,000+ items along with the latest and greatest releases from the Simon Says Stamp brand Hero Arts, Tim Holtz, Lawn Fawn, Copics, House-Mouse Designs and so much more. With such an amazing variety and awesome deals on shipping, it’s always good timing to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp store!



The design team has some new inspiration on our the House Mouse and Friends Monday blog.
This fun Christmas challenge runs through Saturday November 13th at midnight.

Hope you can find the time to create something and join the challenge.

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







BSS IDEA - Scenic Stamp

Welcome to the Buffalo Stamps and Stuff Idea.

I bought a Penny Black Stamp a few weeks ago because it had
a beautiful scene.  I tried coloring it up several times with 
terrible results. 

Last week, Penny Black ran a week of tutorials and I was
notified by email.  When I opened the tutorial up, lo and behold,
Jill was showing how she does this type of stamp.

A lightbulb went on and after watching the video I could
not wait to try her method.

Here are the results


The stamp is Penny Black-Hidden Lane (40-416)
This could also be done like a winter scene by leaving the
ground white.

Here is a link to the youtube video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtgxFaNhg-A

I can't wait to get some more of these beautiful scene
stamps, love the one in the video!

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