Monday, 27 April 2015

House Mouse and Friends GDT Card - Dotty for Dots

Here's my last GDT card for the House Mouse and Friends challenge blog, where the theme this time is "Dotty for Dots".  I've really enjoyed my time as guest designer, thanks to the DT for making me feel so welcome and for leaving me such lovely comments on my blog, it's very much appreciated.
 I didn't make nearly enough Christmas cards last year, so I'm trying to get as many done nice and early as I can, so I decided to use this super cute decoupage sheet, the colours of which I thought went rather well with these Papermania, Capsule Collection, Spots and Stripes, Festive Colours papers.
I used a 7x7 card blank as the image is quite big, but even with a large base I didn't have a lot of room for embellishment, especially on such busy paper.  I added a punched holly border, done with a Martha Stewart punch for a bit of interest, and wrapped some pretty, printed, grey and silver silver ribbon round the topper, finishing with a fancy bow and Christmas tree charm.

I'm entering this card in the following challenges -
Christmas Card Challenges - #21 - Anything Goes
Pile It On - #66 - Same Pattern, Different Ways
Crafty Catz - #276 - Things With Wings
Aud Sentiments - #130 - Things With Wings + a Sentiment
Crafty Creations - #287 - Seeing Spots
Penny's - #224 - Use Spooled Items
Crafty Cardmakers - #137 - Dots
Craft Your Passion - #259 - Anything Goes
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26 comments:

  1. As.I.Do.Rodos.27 April 2015 at 11:26

    A wonderful card Ginny x

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  2. Beth Brovold27 April 2015 at 16:31

    It sure was wonderful having you create along side us Wendy!! It certainly looks like you are ahead of the game for this years Christmas cards! A fabulous card...so true that some of these images are quite large! Have a great day!
    Take care,
    Beth

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  3. Lori Kobular27 April 2015 at 17:36

    Great card Wendy! It has been fun being on the GDT with you! Love the holly border that you added to your card!

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  4. Christine27 April 2015 at 18:37

    Hi Wendy another super sweet take on the chall theme..gorgeous dotty papers fab start to your crimbo cards..
    Many thanks for all your stunning creations you have shared with us hope you enjoyed your time as a GDT at HMFMC..

    smiles Christine x

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  5. Lorraine A27 April 2015 at 19:07

    Gorgeous card Wendy :-) such a cute image and I love the papers and charm, the whole design is adorable :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  6. cuilliesocks27 April 2015 at 21:18

    LOvely card Wendy, great image and I love your papers, Kate x

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  7. Elizabeth Hart28 April 2015 at 00:42

    Super cute and love those dots!! Thanks so much for joining us this time at the Pile it On Challenge, Elizabeth (DT)

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  8. NanaConnie28 April 2015 at 03:22

    Oh, what a precious image and wonderful dimension, Wendy! Thanks so much for honoring us by playing in our "Things with Wings" challenge at Aud Sentiments this fortnight. Good luck and please come play again.
    NanaConnie DT

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  9. Unknown28 April 2015 at 06:14

    Fabulous Christmas card, great image and design. Thanks for joining our challenge at Penny's Paper Crafty and hope to see you back with us soon. Jennifer DT member

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  10. crafty28 April 2015 at 09:29

    Lovely card. I keep meaning to start my Christmas card making, but things seem to keep getting in the way. Thank you for joining in our challenge at Crafty Cardmakers and More. Mary

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  11. Helen29 April 2015 at 01:38

    Gorgeous card - love all the details you've added

    Thanks for joining us at Penny's.

    Helen x

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  12. Sally Dodger29 April 2015 at 21:36

    An adorable card. Your house mouse image is wonderful and the spotty and dotty papers match perfectly. The holly border, ribbon and charm are great embellishments. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers and more. Sally.x.

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  13. Sue30 April 2015 at 01:00

    Wendy, darling image, and your dotty background papers look great. Thanks so much for all your contributions to our blog as a guest design team member. Has been lovely working alongside you on the challenges. Hope you enjoyed it too.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  14. Sue30 April 2015 at 01:00

    Wendy, darling image, and your dotty background papers look great. Thanks so much for all your contributions to our blog as a guest design team member. Has been lovely working alongside you on the challenges. Hope you enjoyed it too.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  15. La Papera Gialla30 April 2015 at 06:47

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  16. La Papera Gialla30 April 2015 at 06:48

    Thanks for entering our Christmas Card Challenge this week and good luck!
    Monica - CCC DT

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  17. NickScrapShack30 April 2015 at 07:17

    A very pretty Christmas Card. Love these images and you made a wonderful work with the design.

    Thank your for playing along with our Things with wings Challenge at Crafty Catz this week.
    Good luck and hope to see you back soon!
    Nick

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  18. Annie30 April 2015 at 08:12

    Good on you for starting Christmas early - I have too! Love your card and it's just adorable image. You can't beat Housemouse for cutability. Thank you for sharing it with us at Aud Sentiments in our 'Things that fly' challenge. Good luck in the draw and hope we'll see you again soon. Ann xxx

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  19. JoAnn30 April 2015 at 20:48

    Pretty card. I like how you added the punched holly border and the pretty gray ribbon. Thanks so much for joining us at Christmas Card Challenges.

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  20. Heather30 April 2015 at 22:42

    A gorgeous Christmas card Wendy, a lovely design and your image is just delightful!!

    hugs
    Heather xx

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  21. Melanie1 May 2015 at 13:30

    A wonderful card!
    Thank you soo much for taking part in our "Use spooled items” challenge over at Penny’s. Hope to see you again in our new challenge as well…

    Hugs,
    Melanie
    (DT Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges)
    (DT-Coordinator Creatalicious Challenges)
    (DT Come and Get It)


    PS: Sorry for the late comment. I’ve had a really busy week at work…

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  22. julie_woolston3 May 2015 at 15:46

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful card with us at Crafty Cardmakers and More.
    Hugs Julie xxx

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  23. Sue from Oregon3 May 2015 at 20:44

    Hello Wendy...love this darling Christmas card! I do hope you have enjoyed your time on our team-we have enjoyed your inspiration! ♥ Sue Kment

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  24. Diane4 May 2015 at 20:46

    Gorgeous Wendy, such a lovely image and glad you are able to start Christmas this early !!

    hugs Diane xx

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  25. Unknown4 May 2015 at 21:20

    so sweet card, thanks for joining #259 challenge with Craft Your Passion Challenge Blog, hope to see you this week too! :)

    Kasia, Craft Your Passion DT
    www.artekatie.wordpress.com

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  26. Dorte4 May 2015 at 21:41

    You've made such a darling creation here Wendy!! Love the polka dotted papers and colors to go with that cute image. Great to have you with us as a GDT,
    hugs Dorte

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