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Hello friends,

Isn't this new House Mouse Image the cutest?  I am so glad that Spellbinders has partnered with House Mouse and brought in new images.  I was inspired to add birch trees and snow after seeing THIS pretty card. 

The snow is done with Snowtex which is one of my favorite winter mediums, and I painted the birch trees with black acrylic paint mixed with water and painted with an old credit card.  Everything else was painted with Daniel Smith watercolors. This is being entered in the HMFMC#402 which is Anything Goes with an option of rainbow.  While you might not think of a rainbow when you see this card, I actually used a lot of colors in the painting: yellows, browns, pinks, reds, and blues.  Some are not obvious because they are mixed with other colors or a very light.  

Thanks for dropping by.  I have been a little under the weather lately, but I am feeling much better.  

Hugz,

Nancy

Comments

  1. April WilliamsNovember 12, 2023 at 11:26 AM

    This is so cute! I love the birch trees and added snow. Thanks for sharing at HMFMC. xx

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  2. My name is Erika.November 12, 2023 at 11:59 AM

    They are so sweet. I think I need a leaf blanket right now since I'm cold. Smile. Hope all is well with you Nancy. I'm guessing life's been busy, but hope it's not too busy. hugs-Erika

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  3. KarinsArtScrapNovember 12, 2023 at 11:01 PM

    what a gorgeous card Nancy
    thank you for join us at our HM and Friend ch

    DT Karin

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  4. *Vicki*November 13, 2023 at 12:17 PM

    Awe! This is such a sweet image! They do look very cozy bundled in the leaves! Hope all is well with you friend!

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  5. TsarsNovember 15, 2023 at 5:53 AM

    Your post is a masterpiece—brilliant, insightful, and a pleasure to read. Thank you for sharing your valuable perspective with us!

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  6. BunnyNovember 19, 2023 at 3:51 PM

    I love the new image. You've colored it up very nicely. Thanks for joining us at HMFMC. I hope by today you are feeling much better. {Bunny} Designer for House Mouse and Friends

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  7. Jade BMarch 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM

    I love how you incorporated so many subtle rainbow hues into this winter scene.

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