Thursday, November 20, 2008

....and all through the house.....


Well, today was sad because I had to say farewell to my dear friend who has been here for almost a week visiting......as visit long overdue. Needless to say, we had a wonderful time together and my daughter and I tried in our most persuasive way to keep her here. But alas, work was calling her, so as they say, "a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do." I did get to finish my card for this week's HM challenge that I started late the other night. This week's challenge was "All about Christmas." I am loving SU's Holiday Treasures Christmas paper, so that is what I used for the background panels. The main CS is Riding Hood Red, also from SU. Alas, the ribbon is also SU. The tag is from PTI's 2008 Holiday Tag Collection stamped on Flourishes Carmel CS with Palette ink and the snowflakes are done with a MS punch. I colored my little furry creatures with my Prisma colored pencils. I'm aching to color my first Tilda's from Magnolia stamps, and I'm also designing my quilt card for Mary's quilt challenge. I must also mail Thanksgiving cards and my grandson's birthday present, so I guess I'd better quit yacking and get to it. Be sure to check out all the cute little mousies in a Christmas theme at the HM Monday Challenge. Thanks for looking and a special thank you to those of you who leave encouraging comments. It always makes my day when someone likes my cards.
For now, hugs and smiles....

13 comments:

Sue from Oregon said...

What a darling card...I LOVE this image and all the colors you used. Oh I just ordered some of that RHR ribbon...can't wait for it to get here...it looks so pretty on this card! I think I need a candy cane LOL.......

Carolyn Bounds said...

What a sweet and festive Christmas card!!!! I can almost taste those yummy candy canes!!! Mmmmmmmmmm:o) And, those cuties are sooo fluffy...I wanna give 'em a hug!!!! I can see why you love those papers...they are GORGEOUS!!!! Another FABULOUS card, my friend:o) As always...I LOVE this one too:O)

Hugs!
Carolyn

Sharon said...

Just gorgeous. Love the image but then I love ALL the HM images. :0)

Lorraine said...

love everything about this card! fantastic coloring and embellishments! tfs

Janneke said...

Great card ;)

Thanks for joining the H&M challenge :D

X Janneke

Rachel said...

This is beautiful! I love it!!

Cindy (Stamp With Me Cindy G/Stamping Therapy) said...

This is a festive fun card for the holidays. I love the way you embellished it and made the panels behind the image also. I'm glad you enjoyed your friend while she was with you but I'm glad your back making cards.

Bonnie said...

This has got to be the cutest image. You did a wonderful job on it. So bright and cherry.

theneon said...

This is just the sweetest card! Glad you found some time to join in the challenge this week. Martha Kay, aka theneon

Nancy said...

Oh Karen...you colored this so perfectly! I love the little mousey tag in the corner too! CUTE!

Els G. said...

Love your card! It's adorable!
Great image, never seen it before.
Els
x

Carolyn Bounds said...

Hi, Karen!!! It's me again. I left you a little something on my blog:o)

Hugs!
Carolyn

Stacy Morgan said...

Oh my goodness this is just adorable. I so love this HM. The ribbon bow is awesome as is the dp. Karen you are rocking these HM challenges! Glad you had a great time with your friend, it is always hard to see someone leave from a visit, unless its family. LOL