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A Little Napping Mouse

 The current House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge is Anything Goes - flowers.

I stamped this darling House Mouse image and the leaves (from a SU! set), drew in the grasses, and then stamped the image 2 more times layering it up so the flower had dimension. Everything was colored with Daniel Smith Watercolors and a black and white gel pen. 

A nap is such a lovely luxury - everyone should get one on their birthday.
Thanks to the lovely HMFMC design team for another fabulous challenge and their many lovely cards to inspire us.  I inherited most of my HM images from my mother and every time I use them, I see her lovely smile in my mind (she loved these images more than any others). Sniff, Sniff, I need to get a tissue.  

Hugz,

Nancy


Comments

  1. *Vicki*May 4, 2023 at 8:56 AM

    He's so sweet napping inside that tulip flower! Adorable scene with all of the wonderful touches you've added to it! These HM stamps are all super cute and I don't use them near enough! Thanks for sharing friend!

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  2. jimlynnMay 4, 2023 at 10:16 AM

    Stamping that image a couple of times really gave it a lot of dimension! Love this colored with the watercolors too. So pretty.
    Lynn

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  3. Valerie-JaelMay 4, 2023 at 10:36 AM

    Such a sweet card. Glad you have such good memories of your Mom! Hugs, Valerie

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  4. Christine AlexanderMay 4, 2023 at 1:21 PM

    so adorable, and love your 3D effect by cutting the petals ♥

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  5. My name is Erika.May 4, 2023 at 5:31 PM

    This is so sweet Nancy. You really made a beautiful card. hugs-Erika

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  6. Donna EllisMay 5, 2023 at 5:03 AM

    Hi, Nancy! So glad to drop by and see your BEAUTIFULLY UNIQUE HM design! You have inspired me tremendously to go outside the proverbial-cuteness-box when it comes to HM. I love what you have done, and your lovely grassy addition. Your design is both sweet and vintage, I WANNA BE LIKE YOU WHEN I GROW UP! LOL So pretty. Thanks for the kind comments on my blog. I am now following you via the Feedly app.
    Crafting Smiles,
    Donna
    {Creative Smiles - my little crafting world}

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  7. SueMay 5, 2023 at 6:30 AM

    Awesome card! I love how you layered the flower, makes such a big difference. And the spatters and muted colors are wonderful. Wonderful take on the challenge. Thanks for sharing your card a the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  8. BunnyMay 5, 2023 at 11:31 AM

    I almost had to get a tissue. How sweet that you are using the stamps that your mother had. This is really cute. Love the background. Thank you for joining us at HMFMC. {Bunny} Designer for House Mouse and Friends

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  9. AnonymousMay 5, 2023 at 1:02 PM

    Beautiful card.

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  10. Gail LMay 5, 2023 at 8:42 PM

    Hi Nancy, thanks for popping over! I love your image, and it's so sweet your mom left you the HM stamps! And, you use them! Great card!!

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  11. AprilMay 6, 2023 at 8:01 AM

    What a wonderful card! I love the scene you created. It is great that you are using your mother's stamps. What a cherished keepsake! Thanks for sharing at HMFMC. xx

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  12. creationsnzMay 7, 2023 at 1:35 PM

    Smashing card! Love your own additions and the subtle layering. So glad you shared your mouse with us at House Mouse and Friends, CarolG

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  13. CynthiaMay 15, 2023 at 8:37 AM

    Beautiful scene, Nancy! Lovely water color and dimension. Your mother would be proud!

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  14. CatMay 28, 2023 at 5:03 PM

    One of my favorites from the challenge! Really a gorgeous card!

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