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S&S plus SBS 12 Days of Christmas Day 5: Christmas Mouse

I have a new Simply B card to share with you today. But, I can’t share the challenge with you, since it doesn’t go “Live” until the 10th. You’ll just have to check the SBS Blog to find out why I made it! But I will tell you this…it has something to do with this sweet little mouse….

I used Seasons Greetings Lola from the Teen Scene Christmas collection. See the little mouse in her hands. I really like this image. You may have seen me use it once before…HERE. This version is very Christmas-y, whereas the last one was not.

I used my watercolor markers for the image, and I inked the whole thing up with Antique Linen Distress Ink when I was done, to tone down the white.

I like scattering rhinestones around a card, as opposed to always lining them up somewhere. I do that, but the scattered look is more appealing to me.

Please be sure to visit the rest of the Smeared & Smudged Jolly Bloggers, all listed in my side bar. Also, be sure to visit the SBS Blog on the 10th to read up on the challenge! Thanks for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

Comments

MaRyKaY said…
wow that is a great card. I just love that image. Gonna have to get me some betty
December 9, 2011 at 2:17 PM
Monique's art said…
great card very pretty
December 9, 2011 at 5:38 PM
Unknown said…
A lovely card
Luv Jane xxx
December 9, 2011 at 6:53 PM
I Don't Do Straight said…
Gorgeous Alison, Love this image :)
December 9, 2011 at 7:32 PM
Jamie Phillips said…
Very sweet card! love the papers you used.
December 9, 2011 at 9:52 PM
ike said…
Oooh great image and awesome colouring (as usual). This is wonderful. Love the way the ribbons come through the back there :-) xxxx
December 10, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Kathi said…
Great coloring on that fun image. Great way to make it seasonally appropriate. (<---term used because I didn't know if Christmasy was a word)).
December 13, 2011 at 3:58 PM
Sara a.k.a. Eternal Princess Ryan said…
Beautiful Masterpiece Alison!!! I love your coloring!!! Hugs!!!
December 14, 2011 at 9:22 AM
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