Hello everyone. Still dealing with back/hip problems, but at least for now I’m able to sit and craft in short spurts of time. So for today, I have an easy Christmas card to share. It was inspired by several challenges.
The wood panel background was from my stash. It is Bristol paper embossed with the Pinewood Planks embossing folder from Stampin’ Up! (SU!). To make the wood details more noticeable, Chipped Sapphire distress ink was blended on with a blender brush, keeping a heavier blend on the left. The sentiment from never before used (NBUS) Clearly Besotted Merry Mouse was white heat embossed on a navy blue cardstock strip. For some sparkle, added clear shimmer to the purples and a few jewel rhinestones to finish.
Before I go, I just wanted to wish my American neighbours to the south a Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful day.
Challenges:
Your Next Stamp - #152 Trios (3 mice, 3 rhinestones)
24 comments:
Always love your cards, Trina! This is another beauty and I love how you've coloured the panel - looks amazing. Thanks for playing at Christmas Kickstart with Liz and me, Jo x
Adorable mice, beautifully coloured. Love the way you shaded the background panel.
What a darling card. I just love the image and the colors you used.
Oh, how adorable and lovely!! Those mice are too cute!! And, beautiful color for your wonderful Christmas card!!
Adorable mice with your beautifully colored wreath, Trina. I love your dry embossed pine boards background and wonderful sentiment too. TFS and wishing your USA girls a Happy Thanksgiving. I am in the midst of fixing a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for Denny and I. We are staying safe at home. I just posted a Thanksgiving post too for my USA friends...you might like to take a peek:-) Love and Hugs and hope your back continues to get better so you can sit longer:-) I do know the feeling..Happy Holidays...Nancy
So pretty and loving the alternative Christmas colours, thanks so much for joining us at Stamping Sensations challenge.
B x
Really authentic wood panel you created and those mice in the wreath are so cute. Love the purple and green and your shading is perfect. I hate that you are still having back issues but glad you are able to sit long enough to make this beautiful card.
This looks like a winner to me, Trina! Love the sweet little mice peeking around the wreath and how you've done the background! Thanks for the Thanksgiving wishes. It was different than years before, but still found lots to be thankful for! Glad you can sit up for short burst of creativity.
Awww... Another adorable card!!! How cute and fun too, with those colours! And the shaded panel looks delightful!
Darling trio of mice on the wreath, Trina - gorgeous coloring and I love the woodgrain background!!
PS - glad your back/hips are doing better! Hope you're back to 100% soonest!!
these mice are so cute Trina and I love the embossed plank background.
I'm glad you're back/hips are doing a little better
Beautiful card. Love the colors and the images are darling. Your coloring is amazing. Love the embossed background. Great quote sentiment. Thanks for sharing over at Alphabet challenge.
Sweet Trina, I am tremendously sorry about everything you are experiencing on the health front. Thank you for the update and for sharing this OTT adorable Christmas greeting. I know firsthand how challenging it can be to create (let alone post online) when one's health is far from perfect, and sincerely appreciate that you shared this darling greeting with us.
Sending strength, support, and boundless positive energy your way.
Autumn Zenith 🎃 Witchcrafted Life
Love the green and purple together on your beautifully coloured image,the mice are adorable thank you for joining in at the Alphabet Challenge
This is fabulous, Trina! The mice are so cute and the wreath and the bow are so beautiful! The woodgrain in the background is just amazing! I didn't know that adding a little of Chipped Sapphire would make such a big difference.
Thank you for the Thanksgiving wishes. Matt and I just stayed home, had store-bought food (I can't cook!), and watched Netflix (just being lazy). :-)
I hope your back/hip continues to get better and you can enjoy crafting without pain.
Hideko xx
Sorry to hear about your back and hip problems Trina....These things take awhile to heal so take it easy x.
What an adorable card. The colours and colouring are amazing and what super cute mischievous little mice x.
So sorry to read you have back problems - they are so annoying and painful. This is a super cute card, love the colours and that wonderful background. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Allsorts challenge.
I meant to say Thanks so much for sharing with us at Stamping Sensations challenge , but it also fits our theme at Allsorts if you want to enter ;)
Your card is super gorgeous! I love the cute mice, love the gorgeous colours and the embossing folder!! Hope you back improves very soon. Thanks so much for joining us at Stamping Sensations this month.
Pinky
This is absolutely beautiful, fabby colouring, love it. Thanks for stopping by my blog, Liz x (your newest follower)
A gorgeous card with an adorable stamp, love those cute little mice on the wreath. Lovely colours too. Marlies
What a gorgeous colour combo for a Christmas card - the mice and the wreath look great. Thanks for joining The Library.
I love the purple color palette and as always, your layout and coloring is perfect! This is such a fun card!Thanks so much for sharing this with us at the Alphabet Challenge - "Q" is for quotation!
Rachelle - DT : )
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