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Bear-ied In Paperwork

 Back again, with a card for this week's House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge (HMFMC#424).  This week the challenge is Anything goes with the option of scraps of paper. I took the option literally and added scraps of paper on my kitchen counter.  I needed a thank you card for someone who has been helping us organize A LOT of papers.  

I stamped the image (House Mouse Gruffies Bear-ied in Paperwork -2007) using CTMH Black, then coloring the image with Daniel Smith Watercolors.  I drew in an extra paper or two so that I could make one of them a Thank You paper - it is the top right and shaded pink. 

Thanks for visiting,

Nancy

Comments

  1. Irish CherokeeSeptember 23, 2024 at 8:51 AM

    Gracious! I haven't seen that bear stamp for ages. Nice use of it on this stamp.

    Hugs and blessings

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  2. April WilliamsSeptember 23, 2024 at 1:30 PM

    This is so cute! I love how you used the paper scraps. The image goes perfectly with the theme as well. Thanks for sharing at HMFMC. xx

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  3. My name is Erika.September 23, 2024 at 3:41 PM

    What a cute card Nancy. I not only love this little bear but you did some cool paper texture with the background. Hope you've been enjoying your retirement. :) hugs-Erika

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  4. ChristineSeptember 23, 2024 at 7:03 PM

    Cute bear and awesome layout. the touch of text peeking out at the top is perfect ♥

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  5. Lorraine ASeptember 24, 2024 at 6:08 AM

    Super cute card Nancy :-) I just love Gruffie and this is one of my all time fave images with him! I love how you used your paper scraps too, they look awesome! :-)

    Thanks for joining the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
    Luv
    Lols x x x

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  6. SueSeptember 24, 2024 at 1:23 PM

    How fun, I need to use my Gruffies! Sweet card. Thanks for sharing it with us at the HMFMC

    Hugs
    Sue

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