Welcome to my post today, I have decided to give my House Mouse a turn and it’s nice to be finished with winter and Christmas themes.
I have kept this simple as I love this stamp and it just works standing alone with no fuss. I have used “Birthday Mischief” I have coloured my image with Castle Arts pencils, they are new and I now have three different collections. They are so soft and blend beautifully. The background is done with Distress Inks and some Glossy Accents on the balloon.
I would like to enter the following challenges:-
1. House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge, - #431 - Something New (I am using new pencils to colour with)
2. Double “D” Challenge - Birthdays
3. Simon Says Stamp Monday - Something New (new pencils to colour with)
Hi Tracy, lovely to see you back blogging. This is a gorgeous card - very cute image and beautifully coloured.
ReplyDeleteI’m very interested to hear about your new colouring pencils. I’ve been thinking about getting colouring pencils for a change from my other colouring media, and thought I might like Prismacolor but they are very expensive, so I’ve been thinking about alternatives given that I won’t be a heavy user of them. I was looking at some pencils today which ASLL & Create have got in stock ( and promptly sold out!) called Faber Castell Black Edition - they are very well reviewed - but I have also been looking at Castle Arts. I see from your post that you like them and they certainly have given a good result on your mice and balloon. So much to think about … xx
Hi Pauline
DeleteThank you for your lovely comment Pauline. I have Derwent inktense pencils and I love them but when you add the water to blend they can bleed.
I have found I have a lot more control with the Castle Art pencils. I have three sets now, I like them so much, I have the basic set with 120 pencils for £34.99 then I got a set of 72 Harmoniously and a set of48 Pastel tint.
They are soft and do blend, but I’ve never used Prismacolor so can’t compare. Hope this helps
Happy crafting
Tracy x
Super cute card Tracy :-) I love this cheeky image and the colours, and your colouring are fabulous! A slice of happiness! I love the sentiment, but am not sure how happy the little mouse is going to be with a rude awakening haha ;-)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Thanks so much for joining us on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge and for entering the DT call ! ❤️
Luv
Lols x x x
What a fun scene and wonderful card. Welcome Tracy, so glad you are joining the Design Team!
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Sue
Fabulous coloring and a great card. Thanks so very much for joining in the fun with us at Double D challenge.
ReplyDeleteHey, Tracy. Your card is so cute. I love the glossy accents you added to it. That House Mouse with the pin has to be one of my brothers....or it could be me. Thanks for joining us at the HMFMC. {Bunny} Designer for House Mouse and Friends
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