Monday, 18 August 2025

Keeping cool!



Hello and welcome to my Blog, I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend.

It’s time for a new theme over at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
Our Mousey sister April is hosting and her theme is
Anything Goes
Or an option of
Keeping Cool 

I have used House Mouse image HHV02 Cool It, the base card is cut with a circle die and inked with Distress Oxides.  Then the imaged was stamped on to another circle, then each circle is glittered around the edge.  The image was coloured with pencils and a sentiment was added to the card.
   

Of course you must use a House MouseHappy Hopper or Gruffie to join in.

We are sponsored We are sponsored by:-


 
HMD is offering a Lucky player a $20 Gift Certificate to go shopping at the official House-Mouse Designs(R) site!

Also
One Lucky Winner will receive a 
$6 Voucher to spend at 





Thanks for looking, the DT have all made gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to the HM&F Monday Challenge to see them.   


Recipe:-
Stamps - House Mouse  HHV02 Cool It, 
Colouring Mediums - Castle Arts Pencils, Distress Oxides, 
Tools - Sentimentally Your Dies, 
Embellishments - glitter, 


Thank you for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Monday, 11 August 2025

Friendly Mid Way




Hello and welcome to my Blog, I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend.


It’s time for a mid way reminder for the challenge over at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
It is my turn host and my theme is
Anything Goes
Or an option of
FRIENDS

This image is so cute and they look the best of friends. I have used House Mouse image HMOR1102 Snuggle Bunny, I coloured it with pencils, and the background was done with Distress Oxides.  After I coloured the soil I added liquid pearls in two colours to look like stones and pebbles. 
   
Of course you must use a House MouseHappy Hopper or Gruffie to join in.

We are sponsored We are sponsored by:-






Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of Premium Dye Ink Pads

Please be aware that customs duty may be payable for destinations outside of the United States


Thanks for looking, the DT have all made gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to the HM&F Monday Challenge to see them.   


Recipe:-
Stamps - House Mouse HMOR1102 Snuggle Bunny, 
Colouring Mediums - Castle Arts Pencils, Distress Oxide
Embellishments - liquid pearls, 


Thank you for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting

Tracy x 



 

Monday, 4 August 2025

With Friends Like You………



Hello and welcome to my Blog, I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend.


It’s time for a new theme over at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
It is my turn host and my theme is
Anything Goes
Or an option of
FRIENDS

This image makes me smile so much. I have used House Mouse image HMJR1041 Buzz Cut, I kept this simple as I don’t think this image needs anything else.  I coloured it with pencils and added glossy accents to the mirror.  
   
Of course you must use a House MouseHappy Hopper or Gruffie to join in.

We are sponsored We are sponsored by:-






Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of Premium Dye Ink Pads

Please be aware that customs duty may be payable for destinations outside of the United States





Thanks for looking, the DT have all made gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to the HM&F Monday Challenge to see them.   


Recipe:-
Stamps - House Mouse HMJR1041 Buzz Cut, 
Colouring Mediums - Castle Arts Pencils, 
Embellishments - Glossy Accents


Thank you for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting

Tracy x 

Monday, 21 July 2025

Fun In The Sun

 


Hello and welcome to my Blog, I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend.


It’s time for a new theme over at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
Our Mousey sister Rhea is hosting and her theme is
Anything Goes
Or an option of
Summer Fun!
I have used House Mouse stamp PR1016 Beach Time Fun,  I stamped this image then coloured with pencils.  The sand and sky were created using Distress Inks, I added liquid pearls to make pebbles and little sand mounds.  Glossy accents was put over the sun cream, and glitter to make the horizon line.
   
Of course you must use a House MouseHappy Hopper or Gruffie to join in.

We are sponsored We are sponsored by:-

 
HMD is offering a Lucky player a $20 Gift Certificate to go shopping at the official House-Mouse Designs(R) site!



Thanks for looking, the DT have all made gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to the HM&F Monday Challenge to see them.   


Recipe:-
Stamps - House Mouse  PR1016 Beach Time Fun, 
Colouring Mediums - Castle Arts Pencils, Distress Inks, 
Embellishments - Liquid pearls, glitter, glaossy accents, 


Thank you for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Monday, 23 June 2025

Bird Bath Fun


 Hello and welcome to my Blog, I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend.


It’s time for a new theme over at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
Our Mousey sister Shelly is hosting and her theme is
Anything Goes
Or an option of
Show Or Include Water

I have used House Mouse stamp HMUR1030 Bird Bath, I coloured it with pencils. And where there was any water, I added Glossy Accents over the top. As for the background, I created the bubbles with a stencil and a white gel pen. 
   
Of course you must use a House MouseHappy Hopper or Gruffie to join in.

We are sponsored We are sponsored by:-

 
HMD is offering a Lucky player a $20 Gift Certificate to go shopping at the official House-Mouse Designs(R) site!



Thanks for looking, the DT have all made gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to the HM&F Monday Challenge to see them.

Recipe:-
Stamps - House Mouse HMUR1030 Bird Bath, 
Colouring Mediums - Castle Arts Pencils, Distress Oxides, 
Tools - stencil, white gel pen, 
Embellishments - Glossy Accents, 


Thank you for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Monday, 9 June 2025

Celebrate The Special Couple

 Hello and welcome to my Blog, I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend.

It’s time for a new theme over at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
Our Mousey sister Sue Kment is hosting and her theme is
Anything Goes
Or an option of
Celebrate

I have used the House Mouse image HMJR1063 Lovely Confetti and coloured it with pencils. I added speckles of glitter around the confetti. For the backing paper as I don’t have any I create my own, this one was done with a combination of Distress Oxides in the colours Victorian Velvet and Squeezed Lemonade.  I stamped a flower and a script stamp randomly over the card to create the background.  I finished the card with a sentiment.
   
Of course you must use a House MouseHappy Hopper or Gruffie to join in.

We are sponsored We are sponsored by:-






Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of Premium Dye Ink Pads

Please be aware that customs duty may be payable 



Thanks for looking, the DT have all made gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to the HM&F Monday Challenge to see them.   



Recipe:-
Stamps - House Mouse  HMJR1063 Lovely Confetti, Crafty Individuals inky script, Chocolate Baroque flower stamp,
Colouring Mediums - Castle Arts Pencils, Distress Oxides, 
Tools - Versafine Clair - Morning Mist, Nocturne 
Embellishments - Glitter, 


Thank you for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Monday, 26 May 2025

With Thanks



Hello and welcome to my Blog, I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend.


It’s time for a new theme over at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
Our Mousey sister Pam is hosting and her theme is
Anything Goes
Or an option of
Thank You
I have used KR1050 Lilac Bouquet stamp, I’ve coloured the image with pencils and the background with Distress Inks. There is some sparkle on the lilac flowers, but hard to see on the photo. 
   

Of course you must use a House MouseHappy Hopper or Gruffie to join in.

We are sponsored We are sponsored by:-


 
HMD is offering a Lucky player a $20 Gift Certificate to go shopping at the official House-Mouse Designs(R) site!



Thanks for looking, the DT have all made gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to the HM&F Monday Challenge to see them.   




I would like to enter the following challenges:-
1.  



Recipe:-
Stamps - House Mouse KR1050 Lilac Bouquet, 
Colouring Mediums - Castle Arts Pencils, Distress Inks, 
Embellishments - glitter


Thank you for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Monday, 12 May 2025

Buzzy Buzzy Bee


 Hello and welcome to my Blog, I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend.


It’s time for a new theme over at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
Our Mousey sister Lols is hosting and her theme is
Anything Goes
Or an option of
Add Some Sparkle

I have used House Mouse stamp HMLR1044 Buzzy Friends, I stamped my image then masked it.  Using Distress Oxides I inked up my background in Squeezed Lemonade and Cracked Pistachio.  Stamped around the border with flowers and colour the buds, then coloured my image with pencils. For my sparkle I add glitter to the Bee wings and around the flowers.
   
Of course you must use a House MouseHappy Hopper or Gruffie to join in.

We are sponsored We are sponsored by:-







Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of Premium Dye Ink Pads

Please be aware that customs duty may be payable for destinations outside of the United States


Thanks for looking, the DT have all made gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to the HM&F Monday Challenge to see them.   

Recipe:-
Stamps - House Mouse  HMLR1044 Buzzy Friends, Lavinia foliage, 
Colouring Mediums - Castle Arts Pencils, Distress Oxides, alcohol marker,
Embellishments - Sharpie pen, glitter, 


Thank you for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Monday, 28 April 2025

Just A Note To Say…….

 


Hello and welcome to my Blog, I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend.


It’s time for a new theme over at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
Our Mousey sister Karin is hosting and her theme is
Anything Goes
Or an option of
Add A Ribbon

I have used house Mouse stamp using Postcard Mice, coloured with pencils.  The base card has been inked with Distress Oxides, then two types of ribbon added.  Finally some Nuvo drops as a pearl embellishment.
   
Of course you must use a House MouseHappy Hopper or Gruffie to join in.

We are sponsored We are sponsored by:-

 
HMD is offering a Lucky player a $20 Gift Certificate to go shopping at the official House-Mouse Designs(R) site!

Thanks for looking, the DT have all made gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to the HM&F Monday Challenge to see them.   


I would like to enter the following challenges:-
1.  



Recipe:-
Stamps - House Mouse  Postcard Mice, 
Colouring Mediums - Castle Arts Pencils, Distress Oxides, 
Embellishments - Nuvo Drops, Ribbons, 


Thank you for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x


Monday, 14 April 2025

 


Hello and welcome to my Blog, I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend.


It’s time for a new theme over at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
Our Mousey sister Cari is hosting and her theme is
Anything Goes
Or an option of
Spring/Easter

I have used House Mouse stamp HMKR 1026 Hoppy Dreams, I coloured this with pencils, then matching the colours to Distress Oxides I made a background for the base layer.  I stamped eggs around the edge then added Stickles. 
   
Of course you must use a House MouseHappy Hopper or Gruffie to join in.

We are sponsored We are sponsored by:-






Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of Premium Dye Ink Pads

Please be aware that customs duty may be payable for destinations outside of the United States

Also
One Lucky Winner will receive a 
$6 Voucher to spend at 

Thanks



Thanks for looking, the DT have all made gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to the HM&F Monday Challenge to see them.   


Recipe:-
Stamps - House Mouse HMKR1026 Hoppy Dreams, sentimental from stash, 
Colouring Mediums - Castle Arts Pencils, Distress Oxides
Embellishments - Stickles, gel pen, 


Thank you for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Monday, 31 March 2025

April Showers



Hello and welcome to my Blog, I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend.

It’s time for a new theme over at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
Our Mousey sister aNNie is hosting and her theme is
Anything Goes
Or an option of
April Showers

I have used a House Mouse stamp House Mouse HMOR1096 Special Delivery, I coloured it with pencils and used some Glossy Accents on the raindrops. For the background I did some smooshing with Oxides and then in grey ink I stamped some poppies.
I stamped, coloured and fussy cut some poppies to embellish my card, and added glossy accent droplets on them.
   

Of course you must use a House MouseHappy Hopper or Gruffie to join 



We are thrilled to be welcoming back our AWESOME sponsor,
the Official Mousey Family, House-Mouse Designs(R)

 

HMD is offering a Lucky player a $20 Gift Certificate to go shopping at the official House-Mouse Designs(R) site!

Recipe:-
Stamps - House Mouse  HMOR1096 Special Delivery
Colouring Mediums - Castle Arts Pencils, Distress oxides, 
Tools - 
Embellishments - glossy accents, ribbon, 


Thank you for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x


Monday, 17 March 2025

The Food Of Love

 


Hello and welcome to my Blog, I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend.

It’s time for a new theme over at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
Our Mousey sister April is hosting and her theme is
Anything Goes
Or an option of
In The Mood For Food

I have used the stamp with one of my favourite meals, Spaghetti Bolognaise!  I have used Italian Feast HMTR1061 stamp, it’s a large stamp with lots of detail which I loved colouring with pencils.  I layered this with 4 different layers of card and using a die I cut a frame to give it the look of a doily.
   
Of course you must use a House MouseHappy Hopper or Gruffie to join in.

We are sponsored We are sponsored by:-






Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of Premium Dye Ink Pads

Please be aware that customs duty may be payable for destinations outside of the United States



Thanks for looking, the DT have all made gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to the HM&F Monday Challenge to see them.   


I would like to enter the following challenges:-
1.  Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - A bit of green



Recipe:-
Stamps - House Mouse  Italian Feast HMTR1061, 
Colouring Mediums - Castle Arts Pencils, Distress Inks
Tools - die for frame (don’t know the brand), Sentimentally Yours nesting dies, 


Thank you for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Monday, 3 March 2025

A Doggie And Ducklings

Hello and welcome to my Blog, I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend.

It’s time for a new theme over at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge

Our Mousey sister Karin is hosting and her theme is
Anything Goes
Or an option of
an Easel Card

I have used this fabulous image of Soggy Doggie, I coloured my image and then used some crystal glitter on the water and suds.  I went with a vintage look, the background I created to look like the tiles from the old swimming baths I used to go to when I was at Primary School.  They were very old, it used to be a Victorian building and the cubicles had little wooden doors on around the sides of the pool.
The ducks are from an old Joanna Sheen House Mouse stamp set.
   

Of course you must use a House MouseHappy Hopper or Gruffie to join in.

We are sponsored We are sponsored by:-


 
HMD is offering a Lucky player a $20 Gift Certificate to go shopping at the official House-Mouse Designs(R) site!



Thanks for looking, the DT have all made gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to the HM&F Monday Challenge to see them.   

Recipe:-
Stamps - House Mouse Soggy Doggie HMOR1038, 
Colouring Mediums - Pencils, Distress Inks, Distress Oxides, Oxide sprays,
Tools - Sweet poppy stencils, 
Embellishments - Gilding wax, 


Thank you for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting