Tuesday, March 17, 2009

HM Birthday Sketch

This week's HM challenge was a sketch challenge, sponsored by the talented girls at KL Stampin 'n Scrappin'. Their own DT posted cards to the challenge along with the regular HM DT. The cards are fabulous! I mean, they're always fabulous, but this week, with all the layers to the sketch, they're really fabulous! KLSNS is also offering a prize so be sure to check it out. The sketch involved many layers so this took a lot of thought. In fact I put together all of my layers before coloring my image to make sure it all went together. My DP's are all from Basic Grey's "Cupcake", but I backed my image with SU's Yo Yo Yellow to be sure it stood out. I wanted the papers to make it look festive because these little mousies look like they're about to really celebrate. Thanks for stopping by and I'll try to get up one more post before embarking on our big adventure to the UK. Wish I could meet up with my blogging friends over there, but unless you're willing to meet me in Edinborough, I don't think that will happen on this trip. Happy Wednesday.

15 comments:

Stacy Morgan said...

Oh isn't this so stinkin cute! Fun fun party going on here, love the coloring so perfect for a birthday card Karen. Your coloring is awesome as always! Totally fun card!

Susan said...

Looks like we both were up late tonight getting our cards done and posted! Love your card and the colors you used....very festive! Love the image too. I hope you have a great trip!

Sue from Oregon said...

Wonderful challenge card Karen! I just got that Cupcake pack in the mail and can't wait to try some too! Have a GRAND time!

Emma said...

OMG - How cute. Love the image and your colouring. Such bright, gorgeous and cheery papers aswell. x

Kelly L said...

woohoo, great job, Karen! This is so bright and cheery. Who doesn't love House Mouse and cupcakes?!! Pair them with the terrific BG cupcake paper, and you have a master piece or is that Meese?! (lol) Hugs and good luck! :) Kelly

Kristine said...

Hi there! GREAT JOB! I love yoru image so much, and what perfect "cupcake" paper you used with it ☺

Jessica G. said...

Great job with the sketch! Your vibrant colors are perfect with this DP and I really like how you incorporated your sentiment.

theneon said...

Fantastico! The yellow behind your image really does make a difference. Martha Kay

Heather said...

Oh Karen - what a 'Happy' card - I just love the colours and your colouring is fantastic.
hugs Heather xx

Nancy said...

This is so cute! Those papers are perfect for the little party mouse image! Have fun on your trip!

Peggy said...

What a lovely card! Those mice look like they are getting ready to celebrate in style! Awesome coloring and the DP you used is just right!

Carmen O. said...

How fun! Your colors and papers are fabulous. What a cute image too. Beautiful work!

Anonymous said...

I don't know how many times I've seen your darling House Mouse cards and been inspired to get mine out for some fun. This is just so darn cute! I love it!

Carolyn Bounds said...

Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! This is FABULOUS!!!! You have once again created the perfect card!!! Allow me to sound like a broken record...or should I say forgive me for sounding like a broken record...I LOVE THIS CARD!!!!

Hugs!
Carolyn

Jenny Gropp said...

Lots packed in on this card and it all works perfectly together!!! Those mousies --- sooo cute! Perfect pairing of papers and images and your coloring is spot on!