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A Map and a Mouse

Hello Crafty Friends.

I am sharing a card made for the WT challenge at Splitcoaststampers.com (Map theme) and the House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge HMFMC #449 which is Anything Goes (birthday theme optional). 

The joyful House Mouse is cut from a House Mouse calendar. I think he looks so cute against the map image (a retired image from DRS Designs) and the fun block embossed panel. The sentiment and inks are Tim Holtz and Dina Wakely. 

The world really does need who you were made to me.

Hugz,

Nancy


Comments

  1. Elkes LebensglückSeptember 24, 2025 at 10:16 PM

    that's so cute!!!
    hugs Elke

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  2. Bleubeard and ElizabethSeptember 24, 2025 at 11:30 PM

    This is an absolutely adorable house mouse. Really clever and versatile card.

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  3. April WilliamsSeptember 25, 2025 at 7:57 AM

    I love your card! Great embossed background and layout. Thanks for sharing at HMFMC. xx

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  4. BunnySeptember 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM

    I love the map and the embossing. This is so cute. That House Mouse does look so joyful. Thanks for joining us at the HMFMC. {Bunny} Designer for House Mouse and Friends

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  5. Sue from OregonSeptember 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM

    Nancy, this so fun - the map and sentiment are perfect together and great way to show off the meecie celebrating. Thanks for sharing with us at HMFMC! 🎂Sue Kment

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  6. Lorraine ASeptember 26, 2025 at 8:52 AM

    Super cute card Nancy :-) the image is so fun and the map background and embossed panel are fabulous! Love the sentiment too! perfect! :-)

    Thanks so much for joining us on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge!
    Luv
    Lols x x x

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2025 at 9:51 PM

    So creative and unique thanks for sharing your card with us at HMFMC DT PAM

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  8. *Vicki*September 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM

    Adorable card Nancy! I love all of the texture you've used in your design here and of course that quote is perfectly put! TFS your inspiration!

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2025 at 6:52 PM

    Sweet House Mouse card and love layout xx

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