I fell in love with the sweet little mice in PTI Christmas Critters, and knew I could use them in lots of different ways. We had two pet rats before we got our dog--one was tan and one was grey, and so I am pretending these mice are 2 cute pet rats, and they are getting ready for daughter Rachel's 19th birthday. Yes, she has a lot of presents! I based my card on this card by Betsy during the PTI release.
I was inspired by the colors at Color Throwdown #312 and am also entering this card at Simon Says Wednesday Challenge Anything Goes.
My next card was inspired by the Back to Black challenge at Poppystamps #25. I used the Trim Tree Craft Die #1551, cut when Marybeth came to visit me this summer for our annual stamping day. (see end of post)
I am also entering this card at The Male Room #45: Leaves and or trees.
And, here is a picture that I realized that I never posted after Kim and Marybeth came over this summer for a day of crafting fun. More talking and laughing than actual crafting....
Thanks for Visiting
I love them all...
ReplyDeleteand stop tempting me with those mice!! :)
Love that pic of y'all...
and I wish I lived close enough to be there too. :(
Oh how cute are those little mice stacking up the gifts!! Your sympathy card is lovely and the last card is a CAS beauty!! Speaking of beauty, look at the three of you! Great pic, sure wish I lived close by to get in on that action!
ReplyDeleteYour card with the cute little rats is so cute Joyce! Beautifully stamped! Love the Poppy stamps tree and the beautiful royal blue strip on the last. You are so productive on the weekends! My favourite if that fabuous picture of three lovely ladies!
ReplyDeleteLove your composition and choice of colors!Thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Anything Goes” Challenge! Beautiful colors and design. How FUN that you met up with crafting blog friends!
ReplyDeleteYour meeces are every bit as cute as hamsters, Joyce! You did a brilliant CASE of Betsy's card! I love the other creations you shared, too! And, of course, I really love the photo of you three talented ladies - very photogenic all of you! (One day I hope to be in the photo, too!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteAdore the stark simplicity of the tree, my sort of card! Thanks for playing at TMR.
ReplyDeleteLOve those cute little mice, black and white ALWAYS do it for me, and OH what a fab design for CAS on Sunday!!! But the photo? Gosh I do love you girls, and wish I could photo bomb the group one day! xx
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First... wonderful photo of you three beautiful ladies! Makes me happy to see you together! Your cards are beautiful too! I think my fave is the last one - seems very "Joyce" - so clean and perfect with the bits of foliage peeking out under the sentiment. Something I wish I had made! Really elegant!
ReplyDeleteThe photo of you three crafting gals: beautiful! I can imagine the fun you had! A trio of wonderful cards, as well! I'm especially smitten with your wee mice, stacking their gifts into a dazzling pyramid of presents! On a different note, we have 'real' mice running about the school! Ewwwww...Give me cute paper ones any day!
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I knew you would get those mouse as soon as I saw them I thought they had your name all over them! Your card is just darling ! I love the sympathy card so much and think I will make a few so peaceful and beautiful! Love the split on the Best Wishes card such a smart idea!
ReplyDeleteWe sure did have fun and it went by so fast! Thank you again Joyce for having us.
All your cards are just super. I think the sympathy card is just fab. It's clean, crisp and perfect. Thanks so much for playing along with The Male Room this week! Deborah, DT BTW - great photo!
ReplyDeleteGreat pic of you guys!! Love those mice...on the notify list! So glad you joined us at CTD!!
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see you girls together. what a wonderful collection of cards, all beautiful and that last one so eye catching in its simplicity.
ReplyDeleteThat has been a special day; I'm sure that it is one that gave an energy boost!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet the mice on your beautiful first card! The tree looks so strong on your next card and the design and beautiful stamping on your last is my favorite! Nice pic; good to see all of you (I often forget to take them) Hugs, Gerrina
Beautiful collection of cards, Joyce! Your Christmas Critters are so sweet and pair perfectly with the over-sized b-day cake! Strikingly beautiful sympathy card, and your last card is truly lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the photo with us...I'm sure that was a really fun day :)
Love those mice, so adorable arranging the gifts! Both of your other designs are fabulous. The tree is such a striking design and so perfect for a sympathy card. TFS the photo. It's wonderful that the three of you live close enough to have some fun crafty time together!
ReplyDeleteAlthough those presents and rats look amazing ...IRL rats terrify me! Glad you all had a fun day crafting together.
ReplyDeleteWonderful mix of cards! Your mice card is so cute and the clean and simple tree design is perfect for a sympathy card. Thanks for joining us at Poppystamps this month.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards you made :-)) Such a fantastic male card for our challenge.
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Hugs, Andreja
Gorgeous cards you have made.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Poppystamps this month.
Pam x
All of your cards are really gorgeous. Thanks for joining us over at CAS on Sunday.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards you've made!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining our challenge at CAS on Sunday!
very elegant and delicate card. Thanks for joining us at Poppystamps this month. ilona
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