Friday, 27 January 2012

House Mouse and Friends Blog Hop and New Challenge!!!

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Hiya everyone,

This is my 2nd GDT card for the House Mouse and Friends monday challenge before I officially join as a normal DT member.  Soooo excited as I love House Mouse images so much.  We are also holding a blog hop in conjunction with the latest challenge too - the theme this time set by Christine which is "Love - must have more than one heart"

Your creation must contain a House Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffies image (decoupage is fine)


My card has been made with this fab stamp set from Joanna Sheen which is called "Sew happy" which you can get here.   I have coloured my image with my promarkers and the papers are from a fab Cosmo cricket paper stack called "Material girl" which was one of my prizes for winning the cardmaker of the year competition in 2010.



Anyway, back to the blog hop - there are lots of prizes up for grabs from our many generous sponsors.  To qualify for any of the prizes that are available you must join in with the current challenge and comment on each of the House Mouse and Friends DT blogs.

If you have arrived from Natascha's blog then you are hopping in the right direction - if not you should pop to the House Mouse and Friends Challenge Blog to start at the beginning!

From here, you need to hop along to Stacy's blog here.

If you get a little lost along the way here is a list of all the DT blogs that you should visit and comment on:-


Here are a sneaky peak of some of the prizes up for grabs!!!

 










 A massive thanks to our many sponsors of this challenge:-


I will enter this challenge into the Simon says stamp - Animal antics challenge too

Thanks for hop, hop, hopping along with us!

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102 comments:

  1. catherine30 January 2012 at 12:11

    This is a stunning card and one of my favourite images. I have become your newest follower and looking forward to seeing more of your creations. have a good week
    x catherine

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  2. julie_woolston30 January 2012 at 12:31

    This is lovely Paula, would you believe it I am just doing this same design only decoupage how spooky is that!

    Hugs Julie x

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  3. Gail L30 January 2012 at 12:32

    'Love' this!

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  4. Crafty Loops30 January 2012 at 12:39

    This card is really beautiful Paula, I love the wee image. Its so cute. Lee xx

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  5. Heidi30 January 2012 at 12:49

    This is such fun although I think I am a little early as some of your posts aren't up yet, and I so love looking at all your gorgeous creations. Never mind your's is here. It is beautiful. love the muted colours and sew happy is concentrating sew hard. brilliant. hugs heidi.x

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  6. Anonymous30 January 2012 at 13:07

    Hey Paula!! WOW! This is absolutely adorable hun!! LOVE the colors, the image is so sweet!! What a gorgeous card!! TFS!!

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  7. Lastochka30 January 2012 at 13:15

    Oh, great stamp and great card)

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  8. Lindsay Craftymonster8130 January 2012 at 13:23

    Such a pretty card, I love the image and the little heart charm is gorgeous, really beautiful card
    Lindsay xx

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  9. Lisa30 January 2012 at 14:07

    amazing job!!

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  10. Lisa Jane30 January 2012 at 14:14

    I love the homespun feel to your card .. the papers are gorgeous
    Lisax

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  11. Becky30 January 2012 at 14:34

    What an amazing job on this card.

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  12. Sue30 January 2012 at 15:33

    Paula, what a sweet image, have it, but haven't inked it up yet, need to get to it! Beautiful layers and great mix of papers. So happy to have you join us on the DT.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  13. Clare30 January 2012 at 15:37

    I Paula, absolutely loving your card. I'm in love with the image. I have those backing paper's and you have inspired me to use them!!!. A gorgeous card hun. Hugs Clare xxx

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  14. Stacy Morgan30 January 2012 at 16:10

    Hee hee How stinkin sweet is this. What a darling country feel to this HM. I like the sketch you used to boot. Very very sweet.

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  15. Tracy30 January 2012 at 16:21

    Hi Paula,
    This is gorgeous, an adorable image. Love your colouring and chosen colour combo.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  16. XxJULESxX30 January 2012 at 17:20

    Hi Paula, love your card it's gorgeous! i need that stamp set now lol!, congrats to you being on a fab team!!!

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  17. ribenaruby30 January 2012 at 17:35

    Beautiful Paula, big well done to you on your dt post! Your creation is brilliant, love anything to do with needlework and these meeces are looking very busy. Thanks for sharing. Ruby x

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  18. Sue30 January 2012 at 17:45

    Hi hun
    aww adorable card, luv the image, beautiful colour work on it,pretty papers & design, luv the little heart charm, sue,x

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  19. downrightcrafty30 January 2012 at 18:03

    totally gorgeous Paula, love the image such a detailed one and beautifully presented too
    Hugs Kate xx

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  20. shells-crafts30 January 2012 at 18:33

    gorgeous card as always paula. loving the house mouse hop!!!

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  21. angelwhispers30 January 2012 at 18:39

    Loving m time traveling around this fab hop!!! Your card is just gorgeous and loving the papers just beautiful and congratulations on being on the DT team! Chanelle xx

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  22. petra,s cards30 January 2012 at 18:43

    wauwww your card is verry beautiful love your colouring its just perfect!!!
    xx petra

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  23. Anonymous30 January 2012 at 18:47

    Great card and I love your paper choices. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. Unknown30 January 2012 at 18:49

    Hi Paula, love your card, such a cute image and so well coloured. Hugs, Frea

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  25. Linda (Lindyloo)30 January 2012 at 19:27

    Hi Paula,
    What lovely papers you have used on this beautiful card today. I think this has to be one of my favourites alongside the Lemon yellow you did one for the Cardmaker of the Year competition (I still think that card is gorgeous and I haven't seen it since its publication).
    So pleased you are looking forward to your DT, I think you will have some fun with them.
    All the best Linda x

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    1. Paula31 January 2012 at 00:30

      It's here Linda!!! It all seems like such a long time ago now!
      :D x

      http://paulaholifieldcrafts.blogspot.com/2010/11/cardmaker-of-year-2010-entries-pink.html

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  26. Christine30 January 2012 at 19:43

    Hi Paula such a cute image & the papers are made for it..such a clever take on my chall theme.

    smiles Christine x

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  27. Dorte30 January 2012 at 19:44

    Lovely (!) card, Paula. Really pretty papers and a cute image.
    Enjoy your evening.
    Dorte,xx

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  28. Jammie30 January 2012 at 20:37

    I've been hop, hop, hoppin' for about half an hour now, what amazing cards! Fantastic coloring dear. I just love House Mouse images!!!

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  29. Shari30 January 2012 at 20:37

    your card is so darling! Love the image you used, and that little mouse all tangled up is so CUTE!

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  30. Paddington fan30 January 2012 at 20:58

    Hi Paula, Congratulations on joining the house mouse DT full time!! Love your card, I've also just added that stamp set to my long HM wish list!! Perfect papers too!! Must hop along, love Jacky xx

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  31. Grenouille Greetings30 January 2012 at 21:47

    Another gorgeous embroidery image. Fabulous soft tones you have used and lovely design! Congratulations on your DT! Hugs, Lesley

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  32. Irene30 January 2012 at 22:07

    fab card,xx

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  33. Sandra H30 January 2012 at 23:18

    Hi Paula, Well l think l'm well on my way with this House Mouse blog hop and its really exciting although the last one Natascha didn't have any details regarding the House Mouse blog will have to check it out again later!! Gorgeous card Paula, fabulous image and so brilliantly coloured too! as always your colouring is stunning, love the background papers and how nice to use something you won in 2010 from your card making days for the magazine, love the layout and the sentiment so stunning:) Sandra H

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  34. Stamping Susi31 January 2012 at 00:40

    I really never noticed this image before - why not? It is so cute, I love your coloring and the used papers are great for it. DT Member? Great! And congratulation, this must be such a fun. Happy crafting :-)

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  35. jimlynn31 January 2012 at 01:04

    Oh so pretty! LOVE those fabulous colors you used for this pretty card. Also like the little heart charm - the perfect addition!
    Lynn

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  36. Joyce31 January 2012 at 05:07

    Perfect combination of coloring, image and papers! Great job!

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  37. Lisa Cornwall31 January 2012 at 13:04

    Gorgeous card Paula. Loving the new look to the blog by the way. So beautiful Hugs. Lisa x

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  38. Natascha31 January 2012 at 15:56

    Hello Paula!
    This is my first comment on your blog and I would love to welcome you in our House Mouse family. Your card is truly amazing and I am looking forward to your next works and cards.

    Big hugs and kisses from Germany,
    Natascha

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  39. Whimcees31 January 2012 at 17:05

    Hello!

    I love this image - I have missed it somehow and need to order it! I love your pattern paper/color combination - beautiful card! Wishing you a happy day!

    Hugs,

    Barbara Diane

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  40. Suzi Mac31 January 2012 at 18:11

    Hi Paula, what a beautiful card, love the papers, the layering and that image is utterly gorgeous. Fabulous hop so far, I'm off to see the other amazing creations.
    Hugs
    Suzi x

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  41. Carolina Girl (Cely)31 January 2012 at 19:09

    How in the world am I missing these awesome House Mouse stamps...there are so many and I love them all. Your card with the darling cross stitching mice is fabulous!!

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  42. thimbles bobbins paper and ink31 January 2012 at 20:40

    Paula, this is WONDERFUL! I love this stamp and have now added it to my evergrowing list of 'must have' house mouse stamps. Your card, the layout, colors and embellishment is perfectly wonderful!

    Mousie cheers!
    Jennifer

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  43. Jocelyn31 January 2012 at 20:41

    Wonderful card. I love this image.

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  44. Anonymous31 January 2012 at 21:32

    What a beautiful card!
    xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Amelia (mimi)

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  45. karen adams1 February 2012 at 00:44

    very sweet!HUGS!

    karen adams

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  46. Carol L1 February 2012 at 02:24

    This is such a cute image, and you've colored it just enough to give it that homespun look! I love your choice of papers and colors! Beautiful!

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  47. febe1 February 2012 at 02:42

    I'm loving this card with the soft colors and the adorable image. Awesome creation. Really sweet!

    internet marketing adelaide

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  48. Hlora1 February 2012 at 04:46

    Stunning card, fab image and great coloring. Great details!!

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  49. Светлячок1 February 2012 at 05:41

    Очень красиво!

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  50. Larisa1 February 2012 at 11:27

    Hello Paula! This is just ridiculously adorable! I love the layout and how you used all and the colors are just FAB!

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  51. chupacabrita771 February 2012 at 11:35

    Paula, your card is so cute! I love it! The papers are perfect. I love how they pick up the stitching theme!
    This is my first time to enter the House Mouse & Friends challenge and I'm so excited to join in the fun!
    -Heather M

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  52. chupacabrita771 February 2012 at 11:37

    Oh, and welcome to the DT! I can't wait to see what else you come up with!

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  53. Jo Nevill1 February 2012 at 12:36

    Your card is fantastic Paula, I just love this image and your papers and sentiment just perfect.

    Hugs,
    Jo x

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  54. Heather1 February 2012 at 15:08

    Paula - your is so gorgeous, I fabulous the pretty image - I love the little sweeties doing their needlework. Your design and colours are the perfect papers.
    hugs
    Heather xx

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  55. The Craft Bucket1 February 2012 at 18:58

    Loving the blog hop, great House Mouse creations, fab card, loving the papers too! Jane x

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  56. Unknown1 February 2012 at 20:43

    Awww what a fun card, love the image and gorgeous colours xxx

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  57. Linda1 February 2012 at 23:10

    oh my goodness this is amazing! The colouring is so perfect! It really looks handstitched!

    Thanks so much for playing along with us at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog!

    *hugs*

    Linda (Guest Designer)
    x

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  58. 3treescreations@gmail.com2 February 2012 at 13:14

    ADORABLE!! I love those fun papers with this cutie image!

    Thanks for a GREAT blog hop!

    Deanne :)

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  59. Tine2 February 2012 at 13:46

    Hi Paula. Great card - love the subtlety of the colours.
    Tine :)

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  60. Tini A.2 February 2012 at 16:37

    Very very sweet card!!!
    Tini

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  61. Barbara Godden2 February 2012 at 16:49

    Super cute card, love the tickets, los of great elements on your caard.

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  62. Rosalee2 February 2012 at 19:20

    Beautiful card Paula. Cute image and love the design. TFS
    Hugs, Rosalee

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  63. Card Crazy2 February 2012 at 22:45

    Darling card. Love your choice of images.
    Sue S.

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  64. Yvette3 February 2012 at 12:53

    Beautiful card with a cute image!

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  65. Julie3 February 2012 at 20:08

    You've done a fab job with this card - the image is amazing! xx

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  66. Karla4 February 2012 at 04:53

    You've done a fab job

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  67. KraftyKoolKat4 February 2012 at 11:21

    This is so gorgeous Paula. Love the papers you have used and your colouring is fantastic.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  68. Maulwürfchen4 February 2012 at 12:53

    Wonderful card with the cute stitching mice, like it. And how sweet is the button paper you used, love it.
    Hugs

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  69. Unknown4 February 2012 at 14:44

    wow Paula this is stunning luv that image this hop is costing me a small fortune, hehe.
    Chris x

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  70. Zora5 February 2012 at 09:21

    this image is so cute love your card :O)

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  71. Mary Anne / MA54K5 February 2012 at 13:25

    This is a stamp that is on my wish list. You have created a beautiful love themed card!

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  72. April5 February 2012 at 18:41

    Really sweet and pretty card. Love the papers you used too.

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  73. Kat5 February 2012 at 22:49

    Gorgeous card Paula. Love that sweet image. Congrats on joining the DT at HM&F.

    Kat x

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  74. Chris (catt871)5 February 2012 at 23:02

    This is really sweet!! I LOVE the colours you chose - so pretty! THANKS for joining us at Simon Says Stamp this week!
    Hugs,
    Chris

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  75. scrapperjulia6 February 2012 at 00:42

    This is a gorgeous card! I love the papers that you have won, very prett and they look great with that image!

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  76. CraftyLyn6 February 2012 at 14:22

    Lovely card, Paula. So sweet.

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  77. Lorraine A6 February 2012 at 19:03

    Gorgeous card Paula :-) very cute image and the papers and tape measure are perfect :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  78. pinky6 February 2012 at 19:29

    This is so very sweet and romantic. Love the soft muted colours to your papers and image. Thanks for the hop.

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  79. Jo Nevill6 February 2012 at 20:59

    I think I have already commented a couple of times Paula ! Your card is still gorgeous !

    Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Challenge this week.

    Hugs,

    Jo x

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  80. Unknown6 February 2012 at 23:17

    Wow, that is a fabulous card Paula. I was just browsing over the prizes (as you do, couldn't help it...) and goodness me, what a huge pile of charms that is!!!

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  81. Anonymous6 February 2012 at 23:41

    Beautiful card Paula and congrats on the new DT position too. I'm hopping around while I think up what my card is going to be for this challenge!

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  82. Nela7 February 2012 at 19:27

    Stunning creation in beautiful colors!
    Nela xx

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  83. Keep It Sweet and Simple7 February 2012 at 22:48

    Such a pretty card and those DPs are gorgeous.
    Congrats on your DT spot and thanks for a great blog hop
    and th chance to win such fab prizes.
    Caroline xxx

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  84. Lorraine7 February 2012 at 23:45

    this is so beautiful huni i just love that stamp i think i best put it on the wish list lol xx

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  85. Cathy Spicer8 February 2012 at 02:24

    I love the cross stitch images at HM; great design!

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  86. Whisper8 February 2012 at 10:31

    Wow what a at fabby image, i haven't seen this one before and i'm loving those papers too, Luv Sam x

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  87. nwilliams68 February 2012 at 15:34

    What a great image! You did a fab job on it too. What a fun layout and those papers are wonderful. All around super creation. Fun blog hop!

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  88. Lena954699 February 2012 at 22:47

    this is so adorable! Love these little mouses and love the colors you used

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  89. Krafty Kows9 February 2012 at 23:03

    Great image - not seen this one before - gotta get it! Beautiful card. Jeanette

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  90. darcy4810 February 2012 at 01:26

    Hi there loving the little mice doing cross stitch so cute thanks for the blog hop challengex

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  91. Kym's Crafty Cards11 February 2012 at 00:31

    Paula, A gorgeous creation you have made here. Thanks for the chance of the Blog Hop. Must go now and finish it. Best wishes, Kym xxx

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  92. CraftyNatalie11 February 2012 at 13:06

    A beautiful card as always paula. Just lovely.

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  93. Bee and Dee11 February 2012 at 13:28

    I really like the image and the layout is interesting and you used some of my favourite papers. Hugs Bee

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  94. Anonymous11 February 2012 at 18:47

    very pretty lots of nice detail on this.

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  95. deb12 February 2012 at 02:55

    Very cute card. Like all the detail

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  96. Ullis12 February 2012 at 09:49

    Delightful card! Would love to get one myself! ;-)

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  97. Penny Ward12 February 2012 at 19:21

    The button paper is adorable on this card. So sute!!! hopping along now...

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  98. Princess Judy Palmer12 February 2012 at 22:06

    I love all the layers on your card. Sew cute! All the details are great. I am enjoying each and every stop on this hop.

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  99. Erin-12 February 2012 at 22:20

    Paula--this is SEW CUTE! I love how soft and vintage looking your coloring on this card is. Adorable.

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  100. Earth Dragon Creations12 February 2012 at 22:32

    Love your House Mouse card -- I love that design as I am a cross stitcher. You used it quite uniquely -- Thanks for designing it!

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  101. Sparkly Engineer13 February 2012 at 00:08

    This is a lovely card. I really like the way you carried the sewing motif throughout the entire design.

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