Tuesday, February 17, 2015

2015 Christmas Card #6

Every Tuesday there are new releases in the Bugaboo store, and this one of today's new images.

I love this little mouse, so versatile. With Valentine's Day behind us I thought I'd make a Christmas card and try coloring on kraft with with my Inktense pencils.

I embossed my image with a Tim Holtz embossing folder and I gave the snowflakes a little treatment with white gelato.

The hearts are shiny of glossy accent. I used different scraps from my stash, I thought the sketch over at Sketch Saturday was great for just this purpose.

I stitched with white thread around the edges and used a die cut snowflake (Memory Box) which was and sentiment, both in my stash of ready to use items.




I'd like to enter my card in these challenges:
1) Sketch Saturday - Sketch #348
2) Simon Says Stamp - All Creatures Great and Small
3) Christmas Cards All Year Round - Red and White 
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29 comments:

  1. Lisa MincklerFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    Well, you've gone and done it now, Pia. I loved seeing this Kraft Christmas card critter so much that today I think I will start making my Christmas cards. I really love the festiveness of the red gingham paper and your coloring. The sewing just has me plain tickled pink too!!
    Beautiful work and very inspiring :)

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  2. MerviFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    Gorgeous card and beautiful image, fab for several use. Lovely card indeed,-))m

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  3. Alice (scrAPpamondo)February 17, 2015 at 4:19 PM

    Your colouring on paper kraft looks so well, this cute mouse is very pretty!! Love the stiched on the frames and the design!
    Sooner or later I will decide to use some sketches, I think that they help to not lose sight the focal point..
    The snow in the background looks great with the big snowflake and the red & white papers!! So festive!

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  4. LaineFebruary 17, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    Such a cute Pia. Love those papers and the fabulous detail.
    Laine
    xx

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  5. Sue B February 17, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    Awww this little mouse is adorable Pia… I love your colouring on the Kraft… the papers are gorgeous and I love the scrummy snowflake! :-)
    Hope you have a lovely evening!
    Big hugs, Sue B xx

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  6. ChrissyFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    I love the papers Pia and the embossed panel with the snowflakes..the little mouse is so cute and fabulous pencil colouring on kraft..gorgeous card.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  7. cotnobFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    This is a lovely Christmas card Pia, such an adorable little mouse - he looks fabulous coloured on Kraft.
    Pauline
    x

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  8. lozFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    Fantastic christmas card Pia..Loz

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  9. SueFebruary 17, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    This is gorgeous Pia, such a sweet image and beautiful papers.
    Sue xx

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  10. JaceeFebruary 17, 2015 at 8:51 PM

    Lovely card Pia, super image, so cute, a great design
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  11. Kim HegginsFebruary 18, 2015 at 2:36 AM

    Pia...this is just so sweet. Love your sweet little critter holding those hearts, just too cute.

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  12. Danielle VincentFebruary 18, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    Hi Pia. Usually when I see mice I say "eek" but this time I'm saying EEEEKKKK as in SO CUTE! Such a darling card! Thanks so much for joining us this week at Sketch Saturday!

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  13. scrappymo!February 18, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    So very sweet...love that little mouse! That embossing folder is superb...love the sort of random look of the snow...a

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  14. ReginaFebruary 18, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    Your card is totally adorable! The little mouse is adorable!
    sending big hugs Regina

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  15. DonnaFebruary 18, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    This image is darn cute and you are right, it could be used for so many occasions! Great coloring, stitching, glossy accents, okay fabulous everything! Have a great day, Donna

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  16. UnknownFebruary 18, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    Super sweet Pia! This little guy is so cute and I love the embossed areas you highlighted with gelatos. Terrific card! xx

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  17. KraftyKoolKatFebruary 18, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    This is so darn cute Pia. Love the gorgeous colouring on the Kraft card and your awesome layout.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  18. Teresa KlineFebruary 18, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    hello Pia! sweet card, this is precious...luv the tiny snow and gorgeous snowflake...awesome design! I am so glad you played along with Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!

    add a little glimmer to your life....sparkle & shine *~*

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  19. TammyFebruary 18, 2015 at 8:49 PM

    Adorable Christmas card Pia! Such a sweet image and fabulous coloring on Kraft cs!
    Tammy x

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  20. DianeFebruary 18, 2015 at 9:55 PM

    Morning Pia, what a cute idea, the little mouse is just adorable with the different papers and stitching.

    Hugs Diane

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  21. DianeFebruary 18, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    Morning Pia, what a cute idea, the little mouse is just adorable with the different papers and stitching.

    Hugs Diane

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  22. aussie aNNieFebruary 19, 2015 at 2:19 AM

    Fabulous stitching and wonderful coloured Christmas Mouse. Pia those papers are so gorgeous.xxx{The Journey is the Start – my personal blog}

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  23. MaryHFebruary 19, 2015 at 4:16 AM

    A darling image, and how well it turned out on the kraft. Brilliant coloring with these pencils. Love the DP and the stitching around the edges. Looks very homey & country, and just downright cuddlesome. Well done & I'm loving the falling snow too. TFS

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  24. Debra MillerFebruary 19, 2015 at 7:03 PM

    Super cute card Pia! Thanks so much for joining us at Sketch Saturday this week! Hugs Deb

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  25. PeanutFebruary 19, 2015 at 8:21 PM

    There's something magical about critters, kraft and Christmas. Can't go wrong with that combo ... and this card is a winner!
    xxx Asha

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  26. crafty-stamperFebruary 19, 2015 at 9:35 PM

    love the cute image and selection of B.papers
    Carol x

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  27. Monika ReeckFebruary 19, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    Yummy DP
    clever idea to change the position of the sketch
    and I have seen at Blillie this cute Image...so cute and you colored great too
    My problem Pia..I cant colored good at the paper after I printed my Image
    also being DT with Printed Image will make my card not look good
    maybe I must buy another printer this one always smear the black ink also my Imags is not clean
    yeah my problem not yours LOL
    hugs, Monika

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  28. Grenouille GreetingsFebruary 21, 2015 at 1:20 AM

    A super cute mouse - looking great against the Kraft background. Love your big snowflake and your stitching too. It's a pleasure to see you join in the fun with our Sketch Saturday challenge. Hugs, Lesley

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  29. MarinaFebruary 22, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    This looks great as a Christmas card, it's beautifully coloured and the stitching looks fantastic. I'm interested that you used gelatos for the snow. I have gelatos but have barely used them and have been thinking of getting rid of them but I must check to see if I have a white, as it's always good to find a white that shows up well.

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