Hello again and welcome back!
The optional theme at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge is "Something New". It could be new anything, not just new craft stash, but I'm totally focused on my "new" craft stash and a whole lot of it is Penny Black stamps. Today's stamps are Penny Black's Birthday Critters. They're new to me and not yet used so I stamped and colored everything in the set and started with this card.
Are these mousies cute enough? I love this card. As always, it's so much cuter in real life. You know how that goes, don't you? I colored the whole set of critters with Copics and then hand cut. Pretty easy cutting with these guys. I made sure to use another scrap of the designer paper I've targeted to finish off. A 6x6 pad goes on and on when you use only a small bit at a time, but a little bit can make a big difference.
From my stash are the Spellbinders Candles for Every Birthday embossing folder, the Penny Black Immense Enjoyment die, and the sentiment from Penny Black's Carefree Wishes stamp set. The pictures tell most of the story as to what was done with the different elements. I tried to capture the glitter on the candle flames in the photo below but, again, prettier in real life.
A third mouse from the set is sitting inside the card with another of the Carefree Wishes sentiments.
I see there's a new release coming from Penny Black. I resisted their Christmas release, but I won't resist this one. The flowers... gasp... so beautiful!
Of course, I'll have to send my never-been-used Birthday Critters over to Darnell's NBUS Challenge #70, too -- Never before used schtuff
Thank you for visiting. Have a happy day!
Stamps: Penny Black Birthday Critters and Carefree Wishes Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White 80 lb & 110 lb, Stampin' Up Taken With Teal, My Mind's Eye Notable designer paper (2013) Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark for sentiment, Stampin' Up Apricot Appeal on background, Taken With Teal to sponge edges of tag Coloring: Copics Other: Penny Black Immense Enjoyment die, Poppystamps Main Street Stitched Tags, Spellbinders Candles for Every Birthday embossing folder, linen thread, WOW Bright White super fine embossing powder, Stardust Stickles, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
24 comments:
Love these cute cute plump little mice (way better on paper then in the house) and such a clever way to use that big ENJOY too, I'll have to remember that, you should enter this at our Word Power challenge. So, PB has new stamps, I am trying so hard to resist buying this year, so far I have failed and it's only the 8th of January, I'm hopeless!!
These are the only kind of mice I enjoy. Paper ones. They look like they're whooping it up over there! What a fun card and a great mix of supplies you used. They all go perfectly together.
What a fun and adorable card, Leslie! Such cute little critters. You always put the pieces together so perfectly.
cute inside and out. Have a great day
Oh my gosh Leslie...I don't know how this card could be any cuter in real life as it is so stinkin' CUTE from where I'm sitting! No one does cute critters like Penny Black and you've definitely proved that with this ADORABLE card! I love that candle background too, and actually have that one although I've never used it (gasp!!). LOVE everything about this sweet card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
Such a cute card. I'm amazed that you can color and cut out before you even have a card or designer paper in mind. I'm so color challenged.
I resisted at Christmas time, too, Leslie! SOOO many of the newest may just be irresistible!
I love your whimsical birthday card with those cutest of all mice! Some lucky birthday person is going to ENJOY this one big time!
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Leslie, there is always a combo of a little mischievousness/zaniness and jaw dropping beauty in your creations! These darling little mice, together with your stunning design and details, make me smile real big, and marvel at your creativity! Sending hugs, de
Fabulous card Leslie, love the cute mice and embossed candles in the background.
Carol x
I am glad to see you have used these stamps. They deserve to be the star of the show. Love how there is so much movement from those little mice and the embossed background is perfect xx
How CUTE!! Now that's a party I want to attend! Those sweet mice sure look like they're having fun. I wonder what's in that darling polka dot package??!!
Girl...you are on a roll! Another lovely card and a perfect birthday card for sure. I'm at present beginning to work on some birthday cards for my stash!
An absolutely cuteness overload, Leslie, this is adorable! What a terrific use of those last snippets of paper! I love the way you layered the embossed background and the huge die. You'll have to tell me what flowers you're loving from the new release. When you use them I will want them too! You always inspire.
Darn it Leslie, I swore I didn't need a single new PB stamp but these little birthday meece are as cute as can be. Such a fun scene you have created!
I love your cute card and those little mice are adorable x
what an adorable card! I love these stamps and these cute little mice! What a fantastic birthday card! Have a great weekend!
These mice are such fun and they fit around the ENJOY perfectly! I love the strip of patterned paper with the embossed panel for the background. A wonderful birthday card, my friend!
Oh my goodness the mice are just the cutest, I love him running with the cake to get to the party on time :) The other having fun floating on the balloons, such great coloring. Like the embossed background and your touche with the little bow on the tag!
what an adorable pair, they're having so much fun :) I love the card xx
Oh my, such a sweet adorable card! This is just the cutest birthday card, those mice are sweet. Love the candle embossing in the background. Your colour choice for this card is so eye pleasing. Wonderful card Leslie!
Oh my gosh ... this card is ADORABLE!! Love every one of the special elements you've used to create a fabulous card, Leslie! And your colouring is awesome! I always love your layouts and this one is truly special. As for Penny Black, I have already ordered most of the newest release and it's on the way to my stuido! :) Yay! xx
Such a cute card - love the embossed candle background too!
Thanks for playing at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge!
Helen x
oh WOW! So stunning! Your colouring is amazing and the whole design brilliant! hanks for playing at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge:)
A beautiful card with adorable PB stamps and I love the design. Marlies
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