Wednesday, June 20, 2012

HMFMC122 Summer Refreshments

There's another House Mouse challenge going on called the HMFMC122 to use "summer refreshments." The blog has reached 1000 followers and is celebrating with lots of fun and goodies, so click the link above and check it out. You could be a big winner just by playing along and leaving some love along the way!

I chose this sweet HM image and colored it with Copics, adding some dazzling diamonds and glossy accents. The card stock and paper is by PTI in shades of pale green and pink. Ribbon is by PTI, and the small flowers were done with a MS hydrangea punch and have tiny pink gemstones in the centers that are from Pizzazz Aplenty. The embossing was done with a SU fan fold ef.

PA is under an oppressive heat warning for the next two days, so I'll be staying indoors and keeping cool - much like this little mouse is doing in his icy cold drink! I hope your day is a great one for you too - and thanks for stopping by and spending a few minutes of your day with me :)

Carol

12 comments:

thimbles bobbins paper and ink said...

Carol, your card is lovely! Such wonderful coloring and layout. Love the embossed panel behind the image. Such an elegant mousie card and the little mouse looks refreshed with his beverage! Thank you for sharing your artwork and joining in the fun at House Mouse and Friends Monday challenge blog.

Cheers!
Jennifer

Carole Z said...

What a lovely card Carol, love your layout and the colouring is gorgeous! Stay cool and thanks for joining the House Mouse Challenge, Carole xGDT

jimlynn said...

TOO cute! That image is just adorable and colored to perfection! Love those tiny flowers on the side too. Adorable and pretty card!
Stay inside with that AC and keep cool!
Lynn

Anonymous said...

Your card is precious. I think I might have to get this image and also that MS Hydrangea punch. Your coloring is spot on and I love the embossing, bow and background paper
I feel cooler just looking at this little mouse. It is 90 here already, reportedly going to around 95 today, 98 tomorrow. Just ran some errands and will spend the rest of the day in the house with a/c.

downrightcrafty said...

gorgeous image and card and super colouring, thank you for joining us at the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
hugs Kate xxx
PS I have candy linked to this challenge if you are interested :)

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

This is one great card, Carol! I have gone over and over my collection and can't find a mouse that will work. I hope you do well with the prizes!

JD/ Jill said...

Carol, this is so adorable! I really like the colors you used, (especially the PINK frame) this is so well done! Jill <---trying to keep cool in this heat---with no air conditioning!

Sue from Oregon said...

Super "cool" creation Carol. Love the pastel-y feel to it.

Send me some of that heat! It is still windy and cool here. Our cherries are never going to get ripe.

Tracy said...

Gorgeous creation, thanks for joining House Mouse & Friends challenge, good luck.
Mousey Hugs
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Benzi said...

This little scene will cool you off. What an adorable card, Carol. That lemon looks so pretty with the DD. Love your card!!

Sue said...

Carol, this is adorable, the stamped image is wonderful and perfect for this challenge. Beautifully colored too. Love the embossed panel and ribbon too. Thanks for joining us at the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge.

Hugs
Sue

Dorte said...

Such a lovely summer card, Carol. The image is so cute and you have coloured it so very well.
Thanks for joining our 'Summer Refreshment' challenge at HM&FMC. Hope to se you again.
Dorte,x