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A Mouse and a New Resolution

Hello Crafty Friends,

I am posting my entry into the current House-Mouse &Friends Monday Challenge.

HM&FMC #456



I had thought I was skipping resolutions this year, but I changed my mind when I found out last week that I have osteopenia. Apparently, it can be reversed with exercise and calcium supplements - now I have exercise and some new pills on my resolution list.

Several years ago, I won a challenge and received a lovely House Mouse coloring book as the prize. The images are a bit larger which is super fun, and they are pretty easy to cut down. I colored this one with Daniel Smith watercolors and popped it up. The background papers are SU! and Stamperia. 

This is also for the WT1088 challenge at Splitcoaststampers.com - exercising or other resolutions. 

I am sending this to a friend who has osteopenia too - hopefully we can both keep each other on track in 2026.

Comments

  1. Cari S.January 14, 2026 at 8:30 PM

    Cute image! I love the large size. Thanks for joining the HMFMC!

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  2. April WilliamsJanuary 15, 2026 at 6:49 AM

    This is so cute! I love this image and the patterned paper in the background. Wonderful coloring too! Thanks for sharing at HMFMC. xx

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  3. Elkes LebensglückJanuary 15, 2026 at 8:04 AM

    Das ist so süss von dir gestaltet! Wunderschön das image, hugs Elke

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2026 at 7:44 PM

    adorable little house mouse and beautifully coloured xx
    Lots of impact exercises like skipping and try kettle bell carries :)

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  5. Lorraine AJanuary 18, 2026 at 4:31 AM

    Super cute card :-) I love this larger than life image and the colors and paper are perfect! Gorgeous card! :-)

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

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  6. LisaFebruary 7, 2026 at 2:39 AM

    The larger House Mouse image really shines here, and your water coloring brings out so much personality in that little scene. The mix of SU and Stamperia papers frames it beautifully without overwhelming the artwork. Pairing it with your new resolution gives the card an extra layer of meaning and sending it to a friend on the same journey makes it even more special.

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