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London, Battersea, United Kingdom
I have been blogging since 2010. I have been married for 32 years and have three children,I have been blessed with Four Gorgeous Grandchildren. I love making my own cards, but dabble in cake making & crochet too. I enjoy going to Alexander Palace twice a year with my mum. I live in Battersea and have grown up here, although me and hubby's dream is to one day live in Spain.....

Monday, 12 September 2011

House Mouse & Friends 3RD Birthday blog hop

Good morning everyone.


I am honoured & privileged to be asked to be a GD for House Mouse & Friends for the next two challenges.




Today is a SPECIAL day over @ House Mouse, it's their 3rd Birthday. 


They are celebrating by having a BLOG HOP & there are LOTS of FAB PRIZES up for grabs along route. You must visit ALL DT & GD blogs & leave comments
Sooo, if you came here from the talented STACY, then you are on track. If not then pop on over to House Mouse to get the line up.

We would like to see cards /projects with the theme "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" & optional flowers for this challenge #104. You MUST enter to be eligible to win the prizes.


Here is my take on the theme .............


IMAGES: House Mouse unmounted rubber stamps,
 Birthdays - cake (JSHM004) & Ice-cream (JSHM001)

PROMARKERS: Used to colour images.

PAPER: V&A Hanoverian - 24 sheet linen paper pack.

PURPLE CARD: Old stash.

FLOWERS IN CORNERS: By Creative Essentials.

FINE GLITTER: Purchased @ Alexander Palace £1 a scoop.

NESTING DIES: docrafts Xcut 'scalloped rectangles'.

ADHESIVE GEMS: Old stash out of packaging.

CARD CANDY: Craft Work cards.

BOUQUET: Hand made using a small square folded & rounded to make wrapping.
Recycled pink rose buds. Used flower soft to make up rest of bouquet. Ribbon also recycled.

ROSETTE:  made using a paper from a 12x12 sheet that I have had ages. I cannot remember where from.

SENTIMENT: From rubber stamp set (JSHM004).

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I shall be entering my card into the following challenges
Lia Stampz challenge #2 'Birthdays'
The crazy Challenge #84 'Birthdays'

Thank you for stopping by & I look forward to your comments ...... hope you enjoy the hop. Your next stop is NATASCHAS.
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67 comments:

  1. Anonymous12 September 2011 at 12:25

    Ohhh thats so sweet.love the colours and cute mice
    have a wonderful day my lovely friend
    hugs June xxxx

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  2. Doreen12 September 2011 at 13:04

    A spectacular card Sally,love the image and the gorgeous bunch of flowers.xxx

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  3. Sue12 September 2011 at 13:36

    Hi Sally, we are honored and privileged to have you along as a guest for September!! What an adorable card, love how it stands up. Such an adorable stamp and all your beautiful flowers and papers are perfect. LOVE IT!

    Hugs
    Sue

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  4. Dotty A12 September 2011 at 13:41

    Oh just look at his big fat belly.... love how you have them split apart and looking so FULL... Cute card!!

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  5. Lori Barnett12 September 2011 at 14:47

    Soooo happy to have you as our Guest DT Member!!! LOVE your creation! All those wonderful gems...and FLOWERSOFT!!!! ROCK ON! Super fun little House Mouse images. They look like they are the life of the party ;)

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  6. Christine12 September 2011 at 15:23

    Hi Sally many thanks for taking part as GDT in our 3rd celebration hop..stunning sweet BD creation lots of detail great colours love it.

    smiles Christine x

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  7. Hlora12 September 2011 at 15:40

    It is cute so much!!!!

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  8. Mickaela Sundkvist12 September 2011 at 15:41

    I really like the details of your card! I love the flowerbouquet and the glitter for frosting. Just a very blingy birthay:)

    Love Mickaela

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  9. Anonymous12 September 2011 at 15:45

    Yay Sally!!! First of all congrats on making GDT for this month!! so excited to be working with you hun!! :) I so much adore your creation!! Love the micey images and your easel design looks fabulous girl!! Thanks for joining in the celebration with us!! HUGS

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  10. KraftyKoolKat12 September 2011 at 16:15

    This is an adorable card Sally and congrats on your GDT position.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  11. Barbara Colbert12 September 2011 at 16:28

    Adorable!!! NICE job!

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  12. Tracy12 September 2011 at 17:07

    Hi Sally,
    I love your gorgeous creation, pretty colours and cute images.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x
    (House Mouse GDT)

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  13. petra,s cards12 September 2011 at 17:34

    wauw your card is verry beautiful love your colours and the little flowers!!!
    xx petra

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  14. Lil Daffodil12 September 2011 at 18:18

    Hi Sally,
    Beautiful colours and fabulously cute images. Gorgeous card.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  15. Janneke12 September 2011 at 19:21

    What a great card Sally ;o)
    I love the little stamp you used, I love both but the little one is the cutest ..

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  16. stacy aka twinshappy12 September 2011 at 19:31

    This is so fun and cute. I like the colors, bling and the darling HM combo. Simply a great birthday creation.

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  17. Helen12 September 2011 at 20:44

    Hi Sally, what a sweet and gorgeous card. Regards.

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  18. Vicky12 September 2011 at 20:59

    So gorgeous sally...and I love the layout too hun...

    have a lovely evening...hugs Vicky xx

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  19. downrightcrafty12 September 2011 at 21:31

    OMG!! I am in heaven getting to do a blog hop with HM& F seeing all the fabulous images, boy this could cost the husband a lot, almost missed a hop will have to go back to squirrel's nuts, truly such a sweet image and delicate presentation
    hopping on
    Hugs Kate xx

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  20. coldwaters212 September 2011 at 21:53

    What fantastic news Sally congratulations, and what a beautiful card, love the colours, design and the images a perfect birthday card.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  21. coops12 September 2011 at 22:17

    gorgeous card sally.i do love these sweet images and your colours and design are stunning ;D

    xx coops xx

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  22. Sue from Oregon13 September 2011 at 04:25

    I am so excited to have you join our team Sally during this really great challenge time! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!!! Your creation has so many darling details, I do not know where to look first! That little flower bouquet is so very cute! ♥ Sue Kment

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  23. Yvette13 September 2011 at 11:24

    So cute! Love the way you colored the party hat!

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  24. Fabiola13 September 2011 at 11:34

    oh elle est vraiment très jolie, ces souris sont trop craquantes...biz

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  25. Anne13 September 2011 at 12:21

    What a perfectly purpilicious card! Gorgeous and love that rosette on your sentiment
    Anne
    x

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  26. NanaConnie13 September 2011 at 18:08

    Love both of these adorable images and the purple you used. Great job on the bouquet! Happy Birthday, HM&F!

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  27. April13 September 2011 at 20:44

    Congrats on being a member of the DT this month. Your card is so cute! I love the little mouse bringing his bouquet of flowers!

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  28. Anonymous14 September 2011 at 00:30

    This is so sweet! I love the colors you used here and how cute is that mouse holding the bouquet of flowers. Beautiful work! hugs, Angela

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  29. fionalawlor14 September 2011 at 00:41

    Fab card! Your colouring is fab and love your flower soft bouquet its gorgeous :)
    Fiona L x

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  30. Gail14 September 2011 at 03:15

    So cute! I love that flower bouquet :)

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  31. Billie A14 September 2011 at 05:40

    Cute card love the flowers as the little bouquet gift. Happy Annivesary

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  32. Ulrica14 September 2011 at 11:06

    Love all the fabulous details! Keep up the good work! /Ulrica (www.ullispysslarochfixar.blogspot.com)

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  33. Crea Astrid14 September 2011 at 11:19

    Wat een prachtige kaart en wat een schattige stempels zeg. Leuk dat bosje bloemen erop.

    Groetjes Astrid.
    http://creaastrid.blogspot.com/

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  34. Heather14 September 2011 at 15:17

    Hi Sally, so happy you get to join us with the team on our blog hob. Hour card is just gorgeous, which, what wonderful colours and your deisgn and images are sweetly perfect.

    hugs
    Heather xx

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  35. Laura15 September 2011 at 05:07

    What a fun card! Full of gorgeous details :) I love how you used the rosette!!!

    Thanks for playing along with us over at Lia Stampz and don't forget we have a 50% off storewide until 30th of September!

    Hugs,
    Laura
    Lia Stampz DT

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  36. Lorraine A15 September 2011 at 12:44

    Gorgeous card Sally :-) I love the images you used and the little bouquet of flowers and rosette are just fantastic !!

    It's lovely to have you joining us for September :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  37. Carmen O.15 September 2011 at 15:28

    What a cute card and those images are adorable! Love the little bouquet too. Great job.

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  38. Larisa15 September 2011 at 17:56

    It is cute! Love the colouring a lot!

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  39. Penni15 September 2011 at 21:01

    Great card - I love the little bunch of flowers, very cute !!!

    Hugs
    Penni
    X

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  40. Lou15 September 2011 at 23:24

    Hi!your card is really lovely,pretty soft colours and the flowers are perfect.
    hugs Lou.xx

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  41. Karenladd16 September 2011 at 01:38

    Love your sweet card with the little bouquet! And that cake looks so yummy!

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  42. Cely16 September 2011 at 07:00

    Just beautiful! :) I love all the sponging! Thanks for playing with us this fortnight at Lia Stampz!

    Aloha,
    Cely
    Lia Stampz DT

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  43. XxJULESxX16 September 2011 at 16:53

    wow so beautiful Sally! i love the boquet of flowers you made!!!

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  44. scrapperjulia16 September 2011 at 23:24

    I love that fan behind the saying! Very cute card! Thanks for the fun blog hop!

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  45. ScrappySandie17 September 2011 at 00:44

    Very pretty colors! Love those cute images! And that rosette is SO nice as well as the little bouquet! So special!

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  46. crafty amy17 September 2011 at 12:01

    Wow this is super cute :D I LOVE the way you have given that little one the flowers.
    Thank you for another brilliant hop

    Hugs

    Amy xx

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  47. Crafty Math Chick17 September 2011 at 16:09

    Happy Birthday House-Mouse! I really like the layout of your card, how the little mousie is looking up at the one who just finished chowing on the birthday cake, LOL! Love all the sparkly touches and bling you added too!

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  48. Beccas Pysselparadis17 September 2011 at 23:10

    What a sweet card, love your coloring the stamps are adorable :) Thanks for joining us at The Crazy Challenge hugs Rebecca

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  49. karen adams18 September 2011 at 14:30

    love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HUGS!

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  50. Lorraine18 September 2011 at 16:05

    this is stunning huni love the image xx

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  51. Susan18 September 2011 at 17:07

    Very cute! Can't help but smile when you see the full belly on that mouse. Adorable!

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  52. Anonymous18 September 2011 at 20:54

    Super cure, love those cute little meeces! Congrats on the GDT position, I was one earlier in the year and I had so much fun!

    Hugs
    Brenda (no27 on HM&F)

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  53. stampqueen19 September 2011 at 02:05

    Very cute card!!!

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  54. Dawn19 September 2011 at 08:35

    Very cute card! I love the little bouquet of flowers you've made.

    Hugs, Dawn

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  55. Mrs.B20 September 2011 at 19:53

    Great card, love the 2 cute images.
    Avril

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  56. Barbara Colbert21 September 2011 at 00:12

    Very cute!!!

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  57. Sharon21 September 2011 at 17:46

    Beautiful card x

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  58. Barbara Godden22 September 2011 at 15:53

    Oh gosh this is so adorable, the image is so cute.

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  59. Erin-22 September 2011 at 20:45

    How cute! I love all the little details. You must be loving your time as a GDT at House Mouse! I know I would!

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  60. Glenda Atkins23 September 2011 at 00:44

    So much yummy going on this blog hop:0). Love how you combined two images onto the same card face, nicely done!

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  61. Dawn Frost24 September 2011 at 06:46

    What a cute "full" little guy, lol! I LOVE the glittery pink icing, awesome.

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  62. ribenaruby24 September 2011 at 18:16

    Hi Sally, I recognise that image as I've also used it! Yours is coloured much nicer than mine and I love how've added the other mousie. The rosette and bunch of flowers are such a great touch, very beautiful! Ruby x

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  63. Paddington fan24 September 2011 at 18:29

    Aww, what a super cute card, love those two micey images together!! Enjoy your guest DT spot!! Love Jacky x

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  64. Natalie's Crafts25 September 2011 at 05:56

    Really cute card. Love the colors.

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  65. Natalie's Crafts25 September 2011 at 06:00

    Super cute card! Love the colors.

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  66. Dorte25 September 2011 at 12:14

    Congrats with the first 3 years.
    Wonderful card and image. I love House Mouse..Thanks for sharing your fantastic creation.
    hugs Dorte

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  67. Kat25 September 2011 at 23:05

    Gorgeous card, love these cute mice.

    Kat x

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