Saturday, 18 August 2012

Thanks House Mouse, and Thanks again

A couple of Thank You cards as you can see, using House Mouse. These are part of a decoupage collection. In both cases I've used section 2 of the decoupage pages, leaving the rest to actually turn into decoupage and use on other cards....I like to get the most out of my little housie mousies. 

On this first card I coloured my background with chalks, just a random dusting. It looks better in person than in the pic. In both cards my paper is digital from Bearly Mine Designs, the ribbon binding and yellow striped button is ribbon girl, the flower prima (coloured with promarkers) and the beautiful pins are from Linda at Creative Harmony. Except for the flower, stamp and Linda's pins, nothing I've used is less than a year old, and some much, much older. I'm getting quite good at shopping my stash.

I've used a new technique on the inside. I coloured my stamp with promarkers, then damped the page with a baby wipe. That reactivated the promarkers to produce a 'distressed' looking image. I quite like the effect and think I'll have another play using more than one colour on the stamp. Sorry, I can't remember where in blogland I saw this....so if it was you, please let me know and I'll credit you for it.

I'd like to enter this for
 Buttons, Ribbon, Chalk, Adhesive, Markers 
 I'm entering this second card for the challenge at 




17 comments:

Christine Harrop said...

Two great cards Linda. Those house mouse-s (?) are just lovely. Lindyloo's pin looks great too. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Love from Christine.

Anonymous said...

Linda these are lovely! I especially love the 2nd one. The yellow makes it look so cheerful and the image is so cute and funny too!
Pearl x

downrightcrafty said...

wow double double trouble, two great cars, both fitting the theme perfectly and both lovely image choices, thank you for joining us at the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
Hugs Kate xx

Anonymous said...

Two very nice cards. I especially like the second card because I found it extremely interesting with the black and white image and just the touches of color on the flowers. Very pretty background paper also. Thank you for playing along with us this week at House Mouse & Friends. Good Luck to you.

Babs said...

Such cute cards Lin, I love house mouse, so cute.
Luv, Babs xo

Mrs A. said...

Both cute cards and the idea to use a baby wipe on the page is a very good one. Must try that out for myself hugs Mrs A.

Linda (Lindyloo) said...

Hi again Linda,
Both these cards are lovely and the baby wipe tip is one I must try, I haven't heard of that one before.
I adore the chalk background it is so designer and very cheerful.
Hope all is wel with you.
Hugs Linda x

shaz earl said...

Fabulous creations!

Thank you for joining in the fun at House Mouse & Friends challenges for our * Double Trouble* challenge

Hope you will join us again, good luck
Hugs Shaz x

Tammylee said...

Very pretty love all the details and thisis perfect for our chalk challenge! Thanks for playing along with us at Chalk N Stock!

dj1952 said...

Linda I love the cards. Of course House Mouse has the most darling images. You did a wonderful job on both of them. Hugs, dj

Tameko said...

Beautiful card designs. Thanks for joining us at Chalk N Stock!

Sue said...

Double trouble and double cards, how perfect! Fantastic cards both. Love the decoupage kitty and the background on the second one is so nice. Thanks for joining us at the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge.

Hugs
Sue

Dorte said...

Lovely cards, Lindy, both of them.
Thank you for joining in the fun at House Mouse & Friends for our 'Double Trouble' challenge
Hope you will join us again and good luck.
Dorte,xx

Christine said...

Beautiful cards lovely designs & colours ..fab take "Double Trouble" chall theme.

Thanks for sharing with us at HM & friends chall this time..hope to see you again soon.

Smiles Christine x

Jenny L said...

Hi Linda,
wonderful cards. Very beautifully done. Thank you for the tip on the baby wipes. Am I slow or what only just joined your blog. Thank you for the lovely comments left on mine. Have a great crafty day everyone.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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