My blog title means it could be yours! If it is Happy Birthday.
I made this card for someone, then realised I had too many layers and because of the weight, I resisted sending it abroad, call me mean!
I used an image kindly sent to me a while ago by a lovely blog friend. Thank you again, you know who you are. I coloured it with DI's, layered it onto black card, then die cut and stamped the sentiment. I decided it needed more, so used my Silhouette die cutting machine, to cut the film negative shape, and the Smile. In addition, a piece of acetate was placed behind the negative. I didn't think the word stood out enough, so added gold glitter pen. All added to the top corner and the card was finished.
Mouse image - House Mouse
inks - Distress Inks, tumbled glass, hickory smoke, mustard seed tea dye,
brushed corduroy, black soot
sentiment & die - Julie Hickey
negative - I adapted an image of a negative border by Angie Svoboda
smile font - Beverly Flower font
Silhouette
House Mouse & Friends Challenge #388 Sorry not water!
Fab CAS card Faith, adorable image and the die cut photo sentiment is perfect with it
ReplyDeletePauline xx
Not mean at all Faith, overseas postage is ridiculous now not to mention unreliable, still awaiting one from before Christmas to arrive in Kenya and one to Noway came back to me a couple of weeks ago despite the addy being correct.
ReplyDeleteBack to your card, I'm good at digressing, it's a really sweet HM image, coloured perfectly and with that sentiment just makes you 'smile'.
B x
I love this Faith, aww so cute, its a gorgeous image, those mice crack me up they really do.xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card! I don’t think you’re mean at all, postage prices are just ridiculous these days.
ReplyDeleteOh my, this is so cute. I once had this stamp and your card is adorable! The postage rates are going up once again, so I guess we'll all be making flat easy-to-mail cards sooner than later.
ReplyDeleteThe film strip and "Smile" addition is just perfect for an already cute, cute card. I love all the HM images and this one is precious. It makes a wonderful birthday card!
ReplyDeleteLynn
Oh, what an adorable card. The House Mouse range are all so cute but your design shows it off so beautifully and I just love the sentiment and negative frame.
ReplyDeleteDionne x
Great use of the image. Like you I have to be careful not to use too mny layers, but sometimes a card just demands that we do. Well done. Kate x
ReplyDeleteOh my, this is TOO fun and cute!!! :D Anyone will smile receiving it!! LOVE this card very much!! Amazing CAS!!
ReplyDeleteGosh not mean Faith, the postage where ever your sending mail is horrendous. Your cars is so cute, brilliant design, Kate x
ReplyDeleteFabulous CAS card -I love the cute image and not mean at all the postal prices are ridiculous even for local addresses
ReplyDeleteCarol x
I have recently been caught out by putting too much dimension on a card so it ups the postage cost. I will try not to do that anymore as the recent price rises have made me think twice. It would be such a shame if we stop sending our cards abroad though. I love your image and how you have staged and framed it. Perfect xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely image Faith and the film strip is just perfect to go with it. I know what you mean about the postage too xx
ReplyDeletePostage prices are ridiculous especially for anything over 5mm so I don't think you are mean and I am sure you sent a equally lovely card instead.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great card and I love the accents with the film strip.
I love the house mouse stamps! This is a wonderful card.
ReplyDeleteHello, sweet Faith! First, I'd like to say thank you SO MUCH for all your visits to my blog and for your encouraging words. I really do appreciate you. I just had to stop by to say hello and take a peek at your sweet card. You've challenged me here to pull out some of these house mouse stamps my mom just gave me (my first ever) and this is not my normal style. I'm a bit intimidated when it comes to trying more difficult stamped images because my coloring is not great. Anyway, I'm writing a novel here. I will try to use what I was given. Your card is so sweet, Faith. Have a blessed and creative week.
ReplyDeleteYour blog friend,
Karen
Super card, Faith. I love the design and the image is so cute. xx
ReplyDeleteOh how sweet this card is. Love House Mouse stamps and this one is great! I like the embellishments used too. Don’t get me started on postage costs and their rubbish service!!!! Xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable card! I really love that image!
ReplyDeleteyou have turned this super cute image into a wonderful card, faith!
ReplyDeleteOh, boy, I know all about the postage. It is so expensive now. I love this image and your card turned out so cute. Thank you so much for joining us at HMFMC. {Bunny} Designer for House Mouse and Friends
ReplyDeleteThe House Mouse is adorable and you have accessorized him perfectly. I get your mailing pain. Crafters should have an exemption! LOL We are not direct marketers, we are spreading joy and love! {grins} XOX
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card Faith, this is one of my most used HM stamps and I love how you watercolored the image! (WATER!!) ;-) I love how you layered the sentiment onto a film strip too! very clever! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
Luv
Lols x x x
Great coloring on this super House Mouse image! Love the CAS feel to the card.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute mousey image cute Birthday card. Thanks for sharing with us at HMFMC
ReplyDeleteMousey hugs Christine xx
Postage is so ridiculous! Your card is so adorable it doesn't need extra layers! Thanks for joining us for the House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Faith, it is expensive enough to send to the UK far less abroad.
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Cathy
xxxx
I would call you smart, not mean!! This card is absolutely fabulous Faith.
ReplyDeleteFabulous and fun card Faith and love the added acetate..I can totally understand the cost of postage is absolutely shocking, and I'm not mean either, just cannot afford it..
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card..
Luv CHRISSYxx
Super cute mouse image for your awesome birthday card!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful and fun card Faith
ReplyDeleteThank you for playing with us at the
House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
Goodluck and hope we see you again.
Gr Karin DT Member
Great card, Faith! Beautiful coloring.
ReplyDeleteLet me put my DT hat on: Thank you for entering our challenge at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Regards,
Mia
Designer for House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
craftartista.blogspot.com {My Blog}
Well isn't this the cutest birthday card Faith! I love this sweet image. You have colored it well and the title sentiment is too cute, loving that sub sentiment with it. This will surely make someone smile on their birthday! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteI have that stamp !!! I really must dig it out as I had forgotten I had it and you have inspired me to use it. Love the great colouring and the use of your cameo for the sentiment and film.
ReplyDeleteMarie
I think we all have changed from what we used to be able to mail anywhere in the world. But it doesn't take thick layers to be a great card & I love this one!
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