Sunday's With Crissy #21 K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stamper)

This image is by Crissy Armstrong. Crissy's challenge this month is K.I.S.S.---keep it simple stamper! Nice easy challenge and a whole month to join us!

Supply List
Image-"Back to School Bart" by Crissy Armstrong for Whimsy Stamps (digi)

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Paper-Basic Grey "Cupcake"

Copic Markers
Dinosaur-b04, b05, b06, yg03, yg13, yg25
Backpack-y13, y08, r35, r27
Apple-r14, r24, r37
Ground-w1, w3, w5

Misc. Supplies
3 yellow buttons
Natural twine
Green metallic Sakura Gelly Roll pen
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Stamp Scrap and Doodle-Back to School
Crafty Emma-#47 Feeling the blues
Mark's Finest Papers-#66 anything but ribbon
Quirky Crafts-#16 Numbers

My card made a hero smile!

This is Sgt. Jamie Jarboe. He is a local soldier who is recovering from his injuries. I sent this card a while back and was so thrilled to see the smile it brought to his face on his Facebook page today. If you'd like to send a card here are the details:

Words of praise of encouragement are always welcome send to:

Sgt Jamie Jarboe
PO Box 3926
Topeka Ks 66604

This is our home city, we would love to have them sent to hospital but we have found it takes up to 3 weeks to get them and some get lost :( thank you everyone!! -posted by Jamie's Wife

My original post of this card can be found here.

Sgt. Jarboe's Facebook page is here.

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #121

It's time for another cupcake inspired challenge! Don't forget to check out the projects the team has to share on the Cupcake Inspirations Blog too. We are always after a guest sweetie for the next week-come join in the fun!

We have a fun cake for inspiration this week instead of a cupcake!
It was just too cute to pass up!

and my project to share with you:

Thanks to JLJ Designs for sharing her images and papers with our team for our projects this week and for sponsoring this challenge!

Supply List
Image-Dustin Pike
Sentiment-my own and computer generated

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid Color Card Stock-Stampin Up
Designer Paper-JLJ Designs

Copic Markers
Dragon-e41, e42, e53
Eyes-yr30, yr31

Misc. Supplies
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Dimensional Adhesive

Challenges This Blog Qualifies For:
The Pixie Cottage-#80 Emboss It
Dutch Dare-#123 Birthday
Digi Doodles-#69 Anything goes
Secret Crafter-#145 monochromatic

Stamp Something-Summer Fun Somethings

Our challenge this week at Stamp Something is to think about summe fun. Who wouldn't enjoy picking fresh strawberries on a summer day? I hope you can play along with your favs too! Don't forget to stop and see the team's inspiration here.

Supply List
Stamps-Strawberry Yummy Tilda- Magnolia Stamps

Ink
Memento, Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Print-Doodlebug Designs
Solid Color Cardstocks-Bazzill Basics teal, orange, yellow, green and red

Copic Markers
Skin Tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-e41, e42, e43
Hat/Clothes-bg01, bg02, bg05, y08, y13
Boots-yr15, yr07
Strawberries-r35, r37, yg61, yg63
Basket-w1, w3, 0

Misc. Supplies
Strawberry Box Tutorial is here
Chalks
dimensional adhesive
Copic Opaque White highlight paint
White felt
My Favorite Things metal dies-Lace Doiley and Rolled flowers
Magnolia Metal Die-Scallop border
Stylus
EK Success Leaf punch-Rock Fern
Ranger Glossy Accents
Seam binding for bow, ribbon trim on card and strawberry construction
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive
Cuttlebug or Big Shot

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Stampavie & More-#148 Summer
Stampin Royalty-#82 Summer
Paper Play-#30 In the garden
CCEE Stampers-#1130 summer
Everybody Art-#152 Garden

Mo's Digital Pencil Too Challenge #93, My Farewell

This is my final project for Mo's Challenge. I've been on this amazing team since the very beginning. I have enjoyed it so very much. I appreciate Mo's generosity and the fun atmosphere she's insisted upon for her team! Thanks Mo and everyone!
This week at Mo's Challenge the theme is something sweet or food related. I decided to use this adorable little lady with the cute basket of apples. I hope you will be able to play along and as always check out the inspiration our team has to share!

Supply List
Image
"for teacher girl" from Digital Pencil Too by Mo Manning

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid color card stock-Stampin Up
Designer paper-My Favorite Things

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-e13, e15, e17
Shirt-w1, 0
Jacket/skirt-b91, b93, b95
Lips-r00, r01
Leggings-r00, r20
Boots-e41, 0
Basket-e23, e25, g94, g99
Apples-r14, r24, r29
Ground-yg91, yg93
Outline-y000, y00, y02, yr000, yr30

Misc. Supplies
Chalks
dimensional adhesive
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:

Pretty Poppies

This lovely little lady is by Elaine Cox. I think this is such a different image and love the elements in the background with her. I used some of the darker BG's for the hair color and am very pleased with the affect! Stop by Sweet Pea Stamps to check out the gorgeous images Lynette has to offer in her store!

Supply List
Image-Blue Poppies by Elaine Cox for Sweet Pea Stamps

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Print-Basic Grey "Marrakech"
Solid Color Card Stock-Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-bg93, bg96, bg99
Eyes-w1, w3, w5, yg63, yg67
Lips-r22, r01
Dress-b04, b05, b06
Poppies-r08, r29
Goldfish-yr04, yr18
Stones-w1, w3
Plants-yg63, yg67, yg97
Water background-b0000, b000, b00, b01
Sand Background-e40, e41, v000, b000

Misc. Supplies
Magnolia Doohicky Metal die-scallop border
Black Sakura Glaze pen
Cuttlebug or Big Shot
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Sweet Sunday-Sketch #127

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #120

Please click here for the House Mouse & Friends Blog Hop

It's time for another cupcake inspired challenge! Don't forget to check out the projects the team has to share on the Cupcake Inspirations Blog too. We are always after a guest sweetie for the next week-come join in the fun!

We have two inspirational cupcakes this week...feel free to use either or both!


and my project to share with you:

Thanks to Paper Pretties for sharing their images with our team for our projects this week and for sponsoring this challenge!

Supply List
Image-You're So Sweet, Paper Pretties

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid Color Card Stock-Bazzill Basics
Designer Paper-Heidi Grace "Bird's Tail Mini Flower and Little Bird Tale

Copic Markers
Platter-yg05, yg09
Cupcake Papers-r81, r83, r85
Chocolate Frosting-e23, e25, e27, e49
Cherries-r27, r29, r39
Ground-w1, w3, w5
Outline shading-r0000, r00, r01

Misc. Supplies
Ranger Glossy Accents
White metal dots
Crocheted white trim
dimensional adhesive
Inkssentials, Enamel Accents , white
Smooch " Taffy"
Stickles "Diamond"
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Aurella Mermaid

This beauty by Joanne Schempp was a delight to work with. She's one of the images from Sweet Pea Stamps. I wanted extra shimmer and went crazy with different colors of Smooch on this.

Supply List
Image-Aurella by Joanne Schempp for Sweet Pea Stamps

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Print-Bazzill Basics "Jay Bird Street" and "Blossom Blvd."
Solid Color Card Stock-Bazzill Basics

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-r81, r83, r85
Eyes-w1, w3, w5, bg01, bg05
Lips-r20, r21
Top and Tail-v15, v17
Flowers-y15, y08, r21, yg61, yg63, yr00, yr02
Background-bg72, bg75, bg78, bg07
Shell Jewelry-bg10, bg11

Misc. Supplies
Magnolia Doohicky Metal die-scallop border
White satin ribbon
Ranger Glossy Accents
Stickles "Diamond"
Smooch "Gold, Grape Soda, Illuminate, Pool & Moonlight"
Cuttlebug or Big Shot
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Card Patterns-#125 Sketch
Totally Gorjuss-#90 punch or die

Stamp Something Challenge-Favorite Embellishments

Please click here for the House Mouse & Friends Blog Hop

Our challenge this week at Stamp Something is to use your favorite embellishments. Oh what fun this was. I love metal dies and all things sparkly. I hope you can play along with your favs too! Don't forget to stop and see the team's inspiration here.

Supply List
Stamps-Sugar Nellie "Bear Hug"
Blank ticket-Whimsy Stamps
Sentiment-Whimsy Snippets Set 1

Ink
Memento, Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Print-Basic Grey "Bittersweet"

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-w5, w7, w9
Bear-e23, e25
Dress-r81, r83, r85
Ground-w1, w3, 0
Outline-w00, w1

Misc. Supplies
Chalks
Pink gem sticker flourishes, Recollections
black Sakura glaze pen
Black felt
Rolled Rose dies, My Favorite Things
Leafy Flourish Die-My Favorite Things
Metal ticket die, Whimsy Stamps
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive
Cuttlebug or Big Shot

Challenges this project qualifies for:

7 Kids College Fund Challenge #26

Please click here for the House Mouse & Friends Blog Hop

I apologize for my lateness in posting my project for this challenge!
Please see my previous post for an explanation.

Ready for 7 Kids College Fund Challenge #26? We are all about texture on your project! I used an embossing folder, embroidered trim dots and Glossy Accents to add texture to my little pizza chef. Don't forget to check out the super inspiration the team has to share with you over on the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog. Hope you can join us!

Supply List
Images-Luigi and sentiment, High Hopes Stamps

Ink
Memento, Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer print-Unknown
Solid Color Card Stocks-Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Skin Tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair/mustache-e13, e15, e17
Pizza crust-e41, e30, e53
Pepperoni-e08, e09
Cheese-yr30, yr31
Hat/coat-w1, w3, 0
Shoes-e25, e27
Mits-r17, r27, w1
Pants-b95, b97

Misc. Supplies
Chalks
Smooch "silver"
Black Sakura Glaze Pen
Cuttlebug embossing folder "seeing spots"
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive
Cuttlebug or Big Shot

Challenges this Project Qualifies For:
Crafty Ann's-#45 dry embossing
Kaboodle Doodles-#76 embossing
Crafts 4 Eternity-3 (papers), 2 (stamps), 1 trim
Magical Monday-Texture
Everybody Art-#151 dots
Paper Pretties-#163 embossing

What's been occupying my time of late

Well I haven't had much time to craft since Tuesday! My little Tif had an accident and broke her little leg! I had her in my arms while I was entering the code for our garage door opener. She startled when the door started to open and jumped out of my arms, landing on the concrete! Off to the vet we went. She'll be styling this bright pink split for 6 weeks. We have had a rough couple of days. Hopefully a pain med change and some food in her tummy will get things turned around today!

House Mouse & Friends Challenge #100 Blog Hop

Welcome to our 100'th Challenge Celebration Blog Hop!
If you've arrived from Kat, (Lilac Kat) - (July Guest Designer) you're on the right track.
To start at the top head over to see America Kuhn

I am the lucky lady who was up to choose the theme this week and I chose
buttons, bows, & bling...use any or all!

Sadly this is my last challenge with HM&F as I'm needing more time to meet other commitments. I've enjoyed this team so very much and will miss them all greatly!

My project to share with you today!
A paper pieced (& pieced & pieced), twisted easel, new baby card!

WOW when I said paper pieced I meant it! All those tiny pieces of quilt and wallpaper between the bed slats are cut and pasted! Love the end project though!

Supply List
Image-Bunny Hop, House Mouse Stamps
Sentiment-my own and computer generated

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Papers-Unknown
Solid Color Card Stock-Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Bunnies-w1, w3, w5, r00, r01/e41, e42, e31, r00, r01/e13, e15, r00, r01
Bedframe-e31, e34

Misc. Supplies
Pink woven ribbon, Stampin Up
white button
white felt
white crocheted lace
dimensional adhesive
Scoring Board
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
The Pink Elephant-#107 Felt
Anything Goes-#45 more than one fold
Simon Says Stamp-Anything Goes
Paper Pretties-#162 Animals
Craft Your Days Away-#24 Fancy Folds
Stamptacular Sunday-#120 Animal Antics

100th CHALLENGE SPONSORS

We are very lucky to have these FABULOUS SPONSORS who have GENEROUSLY donated amazing prizes. We highly value your SPONSORSHIPS and are happy to have you on board!! :)

The official House-Mouse Designs site;

Joanna Sheen

Di's Digi Downloads

K n' K Designs

Pizzazz Aplenty

R K Stamps
Emma @ Crafty Emma's Store

Simon Says Stamp
Bearly Mine Designs
PLUS some of the HM&F design team !

Here are the BLOG-HOP RULES to follow...

1. Visit DT and Guest DT Member's Blogs to leave a comment.
2. Return to the HM&F Challenge Blog and again leave the TEAM a comment.
3. Create a project following our challenge theme and featuring any of the House-Mouse & Friends, Happy Hoppers or Gruffies Stamps.
4. Post your project to your blog, (or any online gallery), and enter itusing Linkitz on the HM&F Challenge Blog
   

To be eligible for the prizes , you must mention our Challenge and link your project back here.
To EARN extra bonus points, we'd LOVE it if you became a Follower of our fun Mousie BLOG.

This Blog-Hop Challenge will run until Sunday, July 31st at 8:00 PM EST.

That's it!!!!

Now I'll send you on over to see Lori Barnett

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #119

It's time for another cupcake inspired challenge! Don't forget to check out the projects the team has to share on the Cupcake Inspirations Blog too. We are always after a guest sweetie for the next week-come join in the fun!

Here's the inspirational cake for this challenge:

and my project to share with you:

Supply List
Image-Frog Prince, Meljen's Designs for Whimsy Stamps
Sentiment-my own and computer generated

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid Color Card Stock-Bazzill Basics
Designer Paper-We R Memory Keepers

Copic Markers
Frog-g03, g07, g14, yg13, yg01, yg91, yg93, r00, r01
Large Heart-rv55, rv66, rv69, bv11, bv13
Little Hearts-b14, v15, r83, r22
Crown-y13, y08
Ground-w1, w3, w5

Misc. Supplies
Rainbow trim, unknown
Rainbow flower, unknown
Google eyes
Orange gem for flower center
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Simon Says-Anything goes
Paper Pretties-#162 Animals

Happy Birthday Cupcake

Love dogs....love cupcakes! Perfect card for me! I had a blast with this one too! The cupcake frosting is snowtex paint by Decoart! It comes in a squirt bottle and I found it in the Christmas aisle at Michael's this week! Stuff works wonderfully! It does take a while to dry though.

Supply List
Images-Cupcake Bliss & Sentiment, Whimsy Stamps

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid Color Card Stocks-unknown

Copic Markers
Dog-e44, e49, e41, e42
Collar-r27, r37
Hat-g07, g14, y06, y08
Cupcake wrapper-b93, b97
Candle-yr04, r27, r37

Misc. Supplies
red, yellow and orange buttons
dimensional adhesive
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive
Decoart Snow Effects for cupcake frosting
Smooch "Gold"

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Quirky Crafts-#14 no designer paper
Crafting Ho's-Red, yellow and orange
The Crafty Pad-#129 texture
Penny's Challenge-#57 Birthday
Simon Says Stamp-Anything goes
Stampavie & More-#147 birthday
Your Next Stamp-#46 button up
Fab N Funky-#81 Baker's Dozen/food
Paper Pretties-#162 Animals
icopic-#38 birthday
Eat Sleep Stamp-#139 Sketch
Moving Along with the Times-#107 favorite things (dogs and cupcakes)
Southern Girls-#23 birthday
Wags N whiskers-#58 birthday