Life Is Sweet

It's already February, however, this is my first blog post of the year, and, it's an awesome one!  If you've missed my posts, it's because I've had a wrist surgery that has had me sidelined.  I'm happy to report I'm on the mend and getting my cast off in three days!  I've missed you all!

For today's post, Stampendous® is participating in the House-Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge.  Be sure to leave a comment, because, through Stampendous®, I'm giving away a stamp picked from the comments from today's post.  How would you like to have your very own Stampendous® House-Mouse Designs® Cotton Ball Rubber Stamp, or, perhaps you would like to have Popcorn Birthday?  I'll let you choose the Stampendous® House-Mouse Designs® stamp of your choice from the January 2019 catalog.  It doesn't get much better than that!

Here's what I used to create this card: 

Stampendous products -

HMV38 House-Mouse Designs® Cotton Ball Rubber Stamp

SSC1298 Sweet Treats Perfectly Clear™ Stamps

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

STF082 VersaFine™ Onyx Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

SSH38 Small Rectangle Handle

Other products -

Copic® Markers - E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, E51, E53, R20, C0

May Arts Ribbon®

Patterned Paper by Recollections®

Pink Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

Here's what I did to create this card:

1. Stamp image on white paper with black ink
2. Color image, stamp sentiment beneath colored image and trim as shown
3. Create an A2 card base from pink cardstock
4. Create a mat approximately 1/4” larger than the image from pink cardstock and adhere the two
5. Trim patterned papers as shown
6. Trim a piece of ribbon to fit across the front of the card
7. Adhere all the layers as shown

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Don't forget to comment to be eligible to win.  I'll do a random drawing from the comments I receive.  See you again real soon!

Hugs, 

Lea

Merry Christmas

Or, in this case, Merry Chris-mouse!  The Stampendous® House-Mouse® Designs Merry Mice Perfectly Clear™ Stamps Set is totally adorable!  You get 5 super cute mice doing the sweetest things along with some super sweet sentiments.  You can't really beat that!  Here's my card:

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous House-Mouse Designs Merry Mice Perfectly Clear Stamps

Stampendous Mixed Media White Paper

Memento Tuxedo Black Future Black 

My Mind's Eye Patterned Paper

Green Cardstock by My Colors 

Copic Markers

Primacolor Pencils

Scrapbook Adhesives

I do hope you like my sweet little card with the sweet little angel mouse.  I must confess, I'm in love with this little one.  Thanks so much for stopping by.  I'll see you again next week with more Stampendous goodness.

Hugs,

Lea

Let's Celebrate

Happy Friday!  Let's celebrate with a fun card using the adorable Stampendous House Mouse Designs Celebrate Friends Perfectly Clear Stamps Set.  This sweet set is from the October release.  If you're like me, you have to have all of the mice!

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous® House-Mouse Designs® Celebrate Friends Perfectly Clear™ Stamps Set

Memento™ Gray Flannel Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

VersaFine™ Onyx Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

#summer Paper Pad by American Crafts™

Kraft Cardstock

Yellow Cardstock

Prismacolor Pencils

3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives™

E-Z Runner® by Scrapbook Adhesives™

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you enjoyed my little card.  I'll have another for you next week, so, have a great weekend and I'll see you then.  

Hugs,

Lea

Merry Mice

...and Ornament Warmth House-Mouse Designs® go hand-in-hand for the perfect chilly Christmas Day.  There's just something super sweet about the Stampendous® House-Mouse Designs® Christmas stamps.  As if these adorable mice weren't cute enough, at Christmas, they really shine with their adorable antics!

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous® House-Mouse Designs® Ornament Warmth Rubber Stamp

Stampendous® House-Mouse Designs® Merry Mice Perfectly Clear Stamps Set 

Stampendous® Mixed Media White Paper

Stampendous® Crystal Glitter Multi-Fine

Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Copic® Markers

Spectrum Noir™Sparkle Pens

Spectrum Noir™ Metallic™Silver Ingot Pen

Misc. Patterned Paper

Blue Cardstock by Bazzill Basics® Cardstock

E-Z Runner™ by Scrapbook Adhesives™

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I'll see you again next week with more Stampendous fun!  Until then!

Hugs
Lea

Falling for House-Mouse

Labor Day has come and gone, the days are getting shorter, the nights cooler and summer will soon be a memory.  Fall is a lovely season here in North Carolina.  The leaves changing in the mountains are gorgeous and I never tire of their beauty.  I love this time of year!

Stampendous loves this time of year, too!  We have some amazing fall stamps and stencils.  Of course, the House-Mouse Designs are some of my personal favorites.  I'm in love with this adorable stamp, Acorn Cap Rubber Stamp.  These mice are just the cutest little critters!

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous® House-Mouse® Designs Acorn Cap Rubber Stamp

Stampendous® Jumbo Cling Leaves Rubber Stamp Set

Stampendous® Cling Crackle Rubber Stamp

Stampendous® Mixed Media White Paper

Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Frayed Burlap Distress™ Ink Pad by Ranger®

Mandarin Cardstock by My Colors®

Copic® Markers

3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives®

On Point Glue™ by Imagine®

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!  I'll see you next week with more Stampendous inspiration.  Until then, enjoy the last little bits of summer and the beginnings of fall!

Hugs,

Lea

Ice Cream Crazy

It's almost time for a new Stampendous catalog, so, before the new July catalog arrives, I want to share one more special card from the April catalog.  I have a definite love of the Stampendous House-Mouse Designs.  I know I'm not alone in this!  For today's card, I'm sharing Stampendous House-Mouse Design Ice Cream Crazy Rubber Stamp.  These mice just tickle me to no end with their cute antics and love of sweets.  My kind of mice!

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products - 

HMR118 House-Mouse® Designs Ice Cream Crazy Rubber Stamp

SSC1281 Greetings Galore Perfectly Clear™ Stamps

DCP1005 Fitted Frames A Die Cut Set

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

STF082 VersaFine™ Onyx Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

SSH46 Large Handle

Other Products - 

Sweetie Pie Cardstock by My Colors®

Sunflower Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

E-Z Runner® by Scrapbook Adhesives™

3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives®

Copic® Markers - R20, R22, R81, R83, R85, Y21, Y23, C0, C1, C5, E50, E51, E53, E31, E33, E35, W4, W5, W7

Prismacolor® Pencils - Cool Grey 30%, 70%, 90%

Here's what I did to create this card:

1. Stamp image, color, and trim closely
2. Trim pink cardstock to 5.25” x 4” for mat
3. Trim an A2 card base from yellow cardstock
4. Die cut white cardstock and pink cardstock pieces as shown
5. Adhere all layers as shown

This is the type of the card that could be used for many different happy occasions, birthdays, graduations, congratulations, anything that calls for a happy card.  Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I'll see you next week with a sneak peek of my favorite card in the Stampendous July catalog. I think it's pretty darn cool!  In the meantime, have a blessed weekend and week ahead!

Hugs,

Lea

Cupcake Happy

I promised more Stampendous House-Mouse Designs goodness on my blog today and here it is!  This stamp is called Cupcake Happy and I'm sure you can see why.  If I were a mouse, I would be in heaven if I had a cupcake to enjoy and icing to sleep on!  I don't know, might be awfully sticky!

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products - 

HMP96 House-Mouse® Designs Cupcake Happy Rubber Stamp

SSC1281 Greetings Galore Perfectly Clear™ Stamps

SSC1282 Big Words Happy Perfectly Clear™ Stamps

TC58 Quest Texture Cube

DCP1005 Fitted Frames A Die Cut Set

STF082 VersaFine™ Onyx Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

SSH46 Large Handle

Other Products -

Sweetie Pie Cardstock by My Colors®

Cool Mint Treasures™ Cardstock by WorldWin

Memento™ Love Letter Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

E-Z Runner® by Scrapbook Adhesives™

3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives®

Copic® Markers - YG06, YG07, YG09, YG41, R20, R21, R22, R24, R27, W4, W5, W7, Y21, Y23, E31, E33, E35, E50, E51, E53, C0, C1, C5

Here's what I did to create this card: 

Stamp image, color and trim closely

Trim pink cardstock to 5.25” x 4” and stamp with texture cube and red ink

Trim an A2 card base from green cardstock

Die cut white paper and pink paper as shown

Stamp sentiment on white die cut

Adhere all layers as shown

Thanks for stopping by!  I'll see you next week with more Stampendous goodness.  In the meantime, have a blessed week!

Hugs,

Lea

Peony Umbrella

It's time for some Stampendous House-Mouse Designs fun!  My card today uses Peony Umbrella and I just love this stamp!  Peonies have always been a favorite flower of mine so this card was extra fun to color.  I'm sure you will love it, too!

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products - 

HMP95 House-Mouse® Design Peony Umbrella Rubber Stamp

DCR103 DECOR Cling Script Rubber Stamp

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

SSH46 Large Handle

Other products - 

Guacamole Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

Pinkini Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

E-Z Runner® by Scrapbook Adhesives™

Copic® Markers - G82, G94, G99, R20, RV10, RV11, RV13, RV14, BG000, E31, E33, E35, E40, E50, E51, 53, W4, W5

Here's what I did to create this card:

1. Stamp image, color, and trim closely
2. Trim an A2 card base from green cardstock
3. Trim a piece of pink cardstock to 5.25” x 4” and stamp with script stamp 
4. Trim a piece of green cardstock as shown
5. Adhere all layers

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I'll see you again on Friday with another fun Stampendous House-Mouse Designs card.

Hugs,

Lea

April Catalog Sneak Peek

I don't know about you, but, I love a good sneak peek!  I'm nosy and I'll be the first one to admit it.  I'm a Leo so there's a lot to be said for "curiosity killed the cat."  LOL!  Yep!  Anytime a company is offering me a sneak peek at their product, you can bet I'm looking!  One of my favorite things to do with Stampendous® is share my favorite card in the catalog four times a year.  So, without further ado...drumroll, please...ta-da!

I love this card!  I really love the new Stampendous® House-Mouse® Design Coffee Break Rubber Stamp!  My dad was a big-time coffee drinker and today would have been his 80th birthday if he were still here.  If I had a dollar for every cup of coffee he drank, I would be rich!  The style of this coffee cup makes me think of him, too, as he drank coffee from similarly styled cups.  Funny how those little details speak to you in such a personal way.

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous® Products - 

HMR114 House-Mouse® Designs Coffee Break Rubber Stamp

DCR103 DECOR Cling Script Rubber Stamp

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper 

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

SSH46 Large Handle

SSH88 DECOR Handle

Other Products - 

Kraft Cardstock

Green Cardstock by Love Nicole™

Tea Dye Distress Ink by Ranger®

May Arts Ribbon® Twine

Copic® Markers - G12, YG41, YG45, R20, C0, C1, C5, W4, W5, W7, W8, E25, E31, E33, E35, E41, E42, E43, E50, E51, E53, E55, E57, E59, E89

EZ Runner® by Scrapbook Adhesives™

Here's what I did to make this card:

1. Stamp image, color and trim closely
2. Trim green cardstock to 5.25” x 4”
3. Stamp green cardstock with script stamp
4. Trim kraft paper for an A2 card base
5. Adhere main image to green paper and wrap with twine
6. Adhere layered image to card base

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope you've enjoyed all the sneak peeks this week.  I know we enjoy creating the cards for your inspiration.  See you next week with more Stampendous goodness!

Hugs,

Lea

Dragonfly Skateboard

Today is the last day of the Stampendous!® week-long celebration of House-Mouse® Designs.  I always enjoy creating with those cute little mice, they just make me smile!  Today's card uses House-Mouse® Designs Dragonfly Skateboard.  

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products - 

HMP91 House-Mouse® Designs Dragonfly Skateboard Rubber Stamp

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

MEM01Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

SSH46 Large Handle

Other Products - 

Kachina Cardstock by Bazzill Basics® Paper

#Summer Paper Pad by American Crafts®

Blooming Paper Pad by Love Nicole™

Yellow Twine by May Arts Ribbon®

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives®

Copic® Markers - Y13, RV17, RV55, YR07, YR65, YR68, R24, R29, B24, B26, B000, BG000, BG11, BG45, BG49, BV000, R20, G12, G43, G46, G00, E40, E41, E43, E50, E51, E53, W4, W5, W7, C1, C5

Here's what I did to create this card:

1. Stamp image, color and trim closely
2. Create an A2 card base and mat for stamped image from teal cardstock
3. Trim all patterned papers as shown
4. Adhere all layers and adhere dove-tailed tags with foam squares
5. Make a bow from twine and attach with glue

Thanks so much for stopping by this week!  I hope you've enjoyed all of the fun projects.  I'll see you again next week with more Stampendous awesomeness, until then, enjoy your weekend and get crafty!

Hugs,

Lea

Strawberry Wish

If you know me, you know I love Stampendous!® House-Mouse® Designs!  These are just the cutest little mice and they're always doing something adorable.  My card today uses House-Mouse® Designs Strawberry Wish.  I love this image, I hope you will, too!

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products - 

HMM18 House-Mouse® Designs Strawberry Wish Rubber Stamp

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

MEM01Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

SSH46 Large Handle

Other Products - 

Grasshopper Cardstock by My Colors® 

#Summer Paper Pad by American Crafts®

May Arts Ribbon®

3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives®

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Copic® Markers - R20, R22, R24, R27, R29, R59, B12, B14, B16, G40, G43, YG11, YG13, YG63, Y00, Y02, Y06, Y38, E50, E51, E53, W4, W5

Here's what I did to create this card:

1. Stamp image, color and trim 
2. Trim a green card base and mat for image
3. Trim patterned paper to fit as shown
4. Trim three pieces of ribbon and adhere to patterned paper as shown
5. Adhere layers

Adhere matted image to card base with foam squares

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I'll have another card to share with you on Friday, so, please stop back by!

Hugs,

Lea

Brushed Wishes and Birthday Mischief

Are you in love with the brushed style writing that is so popular right now?  I am, and, I have to admit, I stink at it!  Oh yeah!  There's just something about the way you hold the pen that I can't seem to grasp.  Well, now I don't have to worry about it because Stampendous!® has taken care of it for me!  This week has been all about our beautiful new brushed sentiments and the brushed alphabet that's super cool.  For my card I've used Brushed Wishes Perfectly Clear™ Stamp Set along with the super cute House-Mouse® Designs Birthday Mischief Rubber Stamp.

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products - 

HMP89 House-Mouse® Designs Birthday Mischief Rubber Stamp

SSC1272 Brushed Wishes Perfectly Clear™ Stamps

DCS5103 Fresh Peony Die Set

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

MEM01Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

STF082 VersaFine™ Onyx Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

SSH46 Large Handle

SSH38 Small Rectangle Handle

Other Products -

Grasshopper Cardstock by My Colors®

Pale Blossom Cardstock by My Colors®

Growing Garden Paper Pad by Ki®

Hug Snug® Seam Binding in White

3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives®

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Copic® Markers - YG11, YG13, YG17; E31, E33, E35, E40, E50, E51, E53, E70, E71, E74, E77; C0; R20; RV10, RV11

Spectrum Noir™ Markers - BG3, BG4, BG5

Here's what I did to create this card:

1. Stamp image, color and trim to desired size
2. Trim a card base and mat from pink cardstock
3. Trim a second mat from green cardstock
4. Trim patterned paper for background
5. Add ribbon and bow as shown
6. Adhere layers to base
7. Stamp sentiment and die cut the various elements as shown
8. Adhere sentiment to card

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  As always, I love to share my creations with you and I sincerely hope you enjoy looking at them.   I'll see you next week with more Stampendous!® inspiration!  Until then, stay safe!

Hugs,
Lea

Nap By Candle

It's the day after Thanksgiving and what's a mouse to do but take a nap!  At Stampendous, we've been celebrating a week of House-Mouse® Designs and I'm wrapping up the week with Nap By Candle!  Isn't this just the sweetest stamp? 

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products - 

HMM15 House-Mouse® Designs Nap By Candle Rubber Stamp

MG01 Crystal Micro Glitter

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

SSH46 Large Handle

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Other Products - 

Firecracker Cardstock by My Colors®

Merry Mistletoe Cardstock by Graphic45®

Creative Impressions Ribbon

E-Z Runner® Adhesive by Scrapbook Adhesives™

Copic® Markers (Y04, Y08, Y26, Y28, R20, R27, R29, R89, YR09, E50, E51, E53, C1, C5)

Here's what I did to create this card: 

1. Stamp image with black ink on white paper
2. Color image with markers
3. Trim image closely
4. Trim red cardstock in a horizontal A2 size with a tent fold
5. Trim a mat for image and sentiment from red cardstock
6. Trim patterned cardstock for background as shown
7. Adhere gold ribbon to patterned cardstock as shown and adhere to card front
8. Adhere sentiment to mat and set aside
9. Adhere layers as shown

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have a wonderful weekend and I'll see you again next week.  Enjoy the rest of the holiday weekend!

Blessings,

Lea

Gift Giving

This week at Stampendous® , we're showcasing our adorable House-Mouse® Designs!  My card today is the Stampendous® House-Mouse® Designs stamp named Gift Giving.   It's a favorite of mine because I always enjoyed being the Santa for my kids when they were growing up.  It did my heart good to watch them open their gifts and know they are so pleased and thankful for what they received.  

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products -

HMP80 House-Mouse Designs® Gift Giving Rubber Stamp

SSC1266 Snowman Wishes Perfectly Clear™ Stamp Set

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

SSH46 Large Handle

SSH38 Small Rectangle Handle

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

STF082 VersaFine™ Onyx Black Ink Pad®

Additional Products -

Caribbean Sea Cardstock by My Colors®

Island Mist Vintage Double Dot Cardstock by BoBunny®

May Arts Ribbon®

Gold Sharpie® Marker

E-Z Runner® Adhesive by Scrapbook Adhesives™

3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives®

Spectrum Noir™ Markers (GB1, DR1, DR3, DR5, LG3, LG4, LG5)

Copic® Markers (E50, E51, E53, R20, R27, R29, RV91, RV93, Y11, Y13, BV02, BV04, C1, YG13, YG17, BG45, BG49)

Here's what I did to create this card:

1. Stamp image with black ink on white paper
2. Color image with markers
3. Trim image closely
4. Stamp sentiment with black ink on white paper
5. Trim sentiment closely
6. Trim teal cardstock in a horizontal A2 size with a tent fold
7. Trim dot cardstock as shown
8. Trim a mat for image and sentiment from teal cardstock
9. Adhere red ribbon with teal ribbon on top as shown and adhere to mat
10. Adhere sentiment to mat and set aside
11. Adhere layers as shown
12. Adhere sentiment as shown to card front with foam squares

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I'll see you again with another sweet House-Mouse® Designs card for Stampendous.  In the meantime, enjoy the holiday if you're in the U.S., if not, enjoy your week!

Blessings,

Lea