It's been quite some time since I last joined in at the Card Chain Challenge but came across their fun optional August themes just a day before the linky tool was closing and immediately had an idea in my mind for the card. So I signed up :) My card went to Tina in Slovenia this time and I was happy to hear that it arrived safely.
As always there were several challenge options to choose such as a sketch, themes, colors, product or a technique. I chose the color options, mice and baking plus the design was inspired by the sketch although it's not an exact match.
Ok, so these mice look more like they are getting ready to eat these baked treats and not actually bake them 😊 They are from the set Sweet Treats by Colorado Craft Company. Stamped with Memento on Xpress it card and colored with copic markers. One of the little mice has been fussy cut because I wanted to use a smaller circle for it to follow the sketch idea somewhat.
Background paper is old from Tim Holtz (Idea-ology). I added a few die cut flowers and sentiment is also from Tim Holtz (Tiny Text stamp set). The card base is kraft cardstock where I used a polka dot stencil on the front side. Some glitter was added to the flower centers and cake decor.
- Addicted to Stamps and More - Die cuts and/or Stencils (I used both)
- Crafty Animals - Animals
- Creative Moments - Make it Cute
- Critter Crazy Challenges - Critters
- Simon Says Stamp - Stamp It
- Sweet Stampin - Use Die Cuts
- The Paper Funday - AG option
It was a joy to receive some happy mail from Greta in OR. Thank you so much! Love these colors and the flowers are layered so beautifully!
There is still time to sign up for the next Card Chain Challenge where everyone sends and received a physical card. So nice these days when most things in our mail boxes are ads or bills. You can find out all the details here.
Such a cute card, Elli. I have this stamp too so thanks for your inspiration. This challenge is so much fun i am enjoying it very much.
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And what a sweet, sweet idea you had! This is just adorable, Ellie. So glad to have you join our chain again. Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job with the sketch, Elli! Those little mice look so happy with their sweet treats! Great sentiment too! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteThis made me smile Elli, love the cute little mice with their baked goods and they’re quite right in their assertion that you can never have too much happy. Flood to see you at CCC again!
ReplyDeleteThis is a brilliant card! I'm a rat person, love this month ratties! <3
ReplyDeleteGlad you returned to the Chain, Ellie - love your sweet little mice in the circles, just darling!!
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely adorable! I love those cute little mice.
ReplyDeleteAdorable card Ellie, the mice are so sweet and beautifully coloured. Sorry for the delay in commenting … there was some issue with commenting yesterday xx
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful cards Ellie - love your sweet mouse creation :) The strong coloured floral one from Greta is striking too
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Maxine
What an adorable card! And how nice to have that pretty card sent to you!
ReplyDeleteHooray, comments seem to be working today. I had no luck yesterday and gave up in the end. What a great use of the colours and the sketch and your little mice are so cute xx
ReplyDeleteLove it!! Absolutely fantastic
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Hugz Tinz
Those little mice with their sweets are just precious. Thanks for playing along at The Paper Funday Challenge, we hope you'll play again soon.
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