Sunday, March 16, 2008

House Mouse and some BLOG Candy....

Well my aunt and I made it to the stamp store in Williamsburg yesterday and she had some of the newer House Mouse Stamps and I had to have this one....



And of course I had to ink it up last night with the idea that started floating in my head once I got out of the store. We took the kids with us so yesterday was a late day and I had to finish this card up this afternoon but the coloring and the dimension was all done late last night. I finally took the step of coloring my mouse in with my copics and loved what he look liked afterward. I haven't liked the mice I've colored with my copics the last few times because I couldn't get the shading like I wanted it but....
with this little guy it was perfect. I have also got my hands on Fiskars new finger tip craft knife... I'm hobby blade challenged and when I cut a shape out it usually is missing some important part or I've cut myself....

If you can find one or happen to see one in your craft store grab one... They are great. I used it to cut the flower out of a second stamped image and layered it with dimensionals and it makes this card pop. Along with popping the flower image I grabbed my bottle of crystal effects and gave each rain drop a little bit..
These are the copics that were used on my card.

Supplies:
Stamps:House Mouse Stamp Gentle Rain, Stampin up sentiment So Many Sayings
Ink: Adirondack Espresso, basic black
Cardstock: papertrey spring moss, so saffron, basic black, whisper white
Accessories: copic markers, crystal effects, stampin dimensionals

But as I promised I am offering up some blog candy this week all because I have typed and shared over three hundred post in the last year and a half with all of you... so in honor of my readers I am will give some lucky reader this card...
and these three clear stamp sets a block and the little flower punch and a small assortment of some of my favorite ribbons I have in my stash and all you have to do to win is post a comment on this post by Wednesday, March 19 at 12pm est time. I will then draw a name using random number generator.... Have a great Sunday Afternoon...

25 comments:

Cheryl said...

Cute card. I can see why you had to have this stamp. We are visiting Williamsburg in July and hope to go to the stamp store again this year. Where did you find that fingertip cutter? I have been hunting for one of them ever since I saw them on CraftTV. thanks for sharing and for the blog candy.
Cheryl Sims

Helen said...

I cut myself all the time, so am intrigued. LOVE your creations - what a cute mouse! :)

mawmawjoan said...

I have one of those finger craft knives and love it. Also enjoy reading your blog and looking at your creativity! Good job.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for sharing that cute card! would love to learn more about that fingertip cutter! We will be going to Williamsburg in May - can't wait!

Anonymous said...

Great card Aimee! I am glad you got to go to the store.. I can't wait to go there myself!

Anonymous said...

I enjoyed looking at your site. You have cute cards.

Swedie

Cathy M said...

Your card is just to cute. This is the first time I have seen this fingertip cutter. I'm going to have to check this out. Thanks for a chance at your sweet candy.

Stampin Cats said...

Love the card. I just snagged this image and was thinking of how I would color it. Love the idea of the crystal effects. Thanks for the tip, and the blog candy.

MichelleO said...

Very cute card! I love HM! And I also LOVE my Fiskars Finger Knife, wish I had it years ago! Keep up the great work with these beautiful cards!

Stampin' Meg said...

Such a cute card Aimee. I have seen that little knife and wondered about it.

Laura lok said...

i adore the house mouse card. wow the copics really make it stand out too.

Gina Wrona said...

Sweet!!!!!

Awesome candy, especially since you'll be drawing the winner on my birthday, wink, wink.....

(((((hugs)))))
Gina

Debbie Fisher (debbiedee) said...

My g'ma LOVED House Mouse images which is funny, cuz she HATED mice! This card reminded me of her.

Gail said...

Count me in on the blog giveaway. Thanks so much. Lucy Gail

Jenna Z said...

Ooh, please add my name to the hat! What a great prize!

Claudia Rosa ~ Pretty Pressings said...

my ghosh this one is sooo cute

katiesniche said...

I love house mouse! You've done an excellent job! Copics are new to me and they are becoming more and more appealing ;)

Anonymous said...

very cute card!! the coloring turned out really cute!

Rebecca said...

Oh I love housemouse! Your card is just too stinkin' cute!

Lisa C. said...

love the card, I also loved the fingertip cutter you showed, got to get me one of those! Sweet candy too..lol

Brenda H. said...

'Love your card...so cute! Thanks for this chance to win sweet candy!
~Brenda H.

Jackiee said...

Aimee, I love your work and the Mouse colection it is so springy puts me in the mood.

Linda SS said...

You did such a great job coloring your House Mouse card. I don't have any Copics yet but if you keep this up, I just might have to get some:) Thank you for offering us blog goodies. It's such a pleasure to visit your blog as I really enjoy all of your amazing cards.

Michele Cronsell said...

Great coloring on this card....

Michelle Pearson said...

I love your little mouse....he's adorable!