Monday 22 November 2010

House Mousies are decorating Envelopes

It's time, yet again, for another challenge at House Mouse & Friends, and this week we would like to see you decorate your envelope.
I apologize for my lateness in posting this - I've has a manic weekend and being running round all morning doing necessary errands.



This is yet another one that didn't travel from head to paper, and on the third attempt I gave up!!!
I used Tumbled Glass distres ink to ink the envelope (I found it better to put a piece of plain card inside for this) and then I stamped the edges using Adirondak in Coffee using a Stempelglede grunge stamp. The flowers and leaves are cut with Crealies dies as are the lacey edges on the flap.
My mousies are Upside Down, Mouse Feet and one from the Poppies set and they are coloured with Copics. The pearls are from my stash and by Hero Arts.

I did start a card to match the envelope but sadly didn't have enough time to finish it. Hope you all have a brilliant week and I look forward to seeing your fabulous creative envelopes.
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22 comments:

Sue said...

Heather, your envie is so elegant and the addition of the whimsical little mouse and his tracks makes it so nice. Great colors and the flower is beautiful. LOVE IT!

Hugs
Sue Drees

Sandra1968 said...

Wow, this is gorgeous!
And those mousefeet are great :-)
Have a nice day,
Sandra

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous envelope Heather :-)so fab and wonderfully decorated ,,, a work of art !! :-) Puts my simple effort to shame !! :-)

luv
Lols x x x

America said...

WOMAN thi sis incredible!!!!!!!!!!! Now thats what I call serious ENVELOPE ART!!!!! sooo elegant and rich and beautiful!!!

ya know, I had a terrible time with this challenge. Must have made a gazillion envies before I finally decided to take a peek at what everyone else did and took inspiration from your lovely work. (I hope you dont mind), but I was at a total loss and whom better than you to come to for that needed ART beauty push, heh!! :) THANK YOU!!! I love your work woman. {{{BIG HUGS}}} America

Sue said...

Hi ya hun
this is totally awsome i luv how you have decorated it, luv the colour combo n that flowers n edging is gorgeous,luv the ickle feet, sue,x

Christine said...

Ohhh Heather this is sooo stunning gorgeous colour combo fab stamping GF..am loving those crealies dies..think they need investigating??? mmmmm

smiles Christine xx

Lori Barnett said...

Hey GF...if you put off everything till the night before you get things done faster!! Ask me how I know! LOL!!!! I think your envelope turned out adorable!!! I'm a BIG fan of the mouse feet...so naturally I LOVE your project :) Hope you get all your stuff done and relax a bit. Maybe you will find some time to stamp? hee hee hee

G Peplow said...

Hi Heather, Oh that's gorgeous, love ,love, love those little meeces, mices or whatever you call lots of them and still sound cute. The feet stamp is a little piece of magic, I love what you've made:0) xx
p.s now I'm off to see if I can find the fallen down mouse, he's gorgeous too, xx

Moni said...

OMG this is stunning project, love your envelope. Fab colouring as always,. Hugs,moni

Cards By MI said...

You don't need a card with that envelope. It's totally stunning! Wonderful colours and such a darling little mousie.
xMarie

Chrissy said...

Totally cute little mice. Love the lace edging and the coloring.Gorgeous.
CHRISSYxx

Sandie said...

Heather this is gorgeous!! Love how you've done the punch work and the large flowers really stand out. Beautiful stamping.

Mandy said...

Hi Heather,
Wow this is gorgeous,I love the colour,the little mice and the flowers and flourishes are just perfect...I'd be happy to just get the envelope don't worry about a card to go in it...lol....Hope your well..
Mandy xx

Riet said...

Ohhh wowww Heather,This is so wonderful.

Hugs Riet.x

Linda . J said...

Beautiful card Heather love the colouring
and gorgeous design, with perfect details.

Hugs Linda

Mina said...

If I got this in the post I wouldnt want to open it Heather, its stunning and a great idea as envelopes are usually neglected
Mina xxx

Paula (PEP) said...

Love those colours & that border to the envelope flap is unreal. Mousies are on my 2011 List - with Basic Grey...... There is definitely a sudden change around the area of the hands - that's where I find the problem lies with me so I sympathize wholeheartedly - strange thing is nobody else seems to see it as only we ourselves know what it is we're trying to achieve - & it never ever matches. Wonder if our gremlins had the same parents!
Paula (PEP)

Sandra said...

Oh Heather,
it so cute and beautiful. Love it!

Enjoy your day.
Hugs and kisses
Paula

Annika said...

If you won't get a chance to make a card you could easily just send an envelope. It's THAT gorgeous!!
Hugs
Annika

Pia said...

Gorgeous envelope Heather, love all beautiful details
hugs Pia

Diane said...

Wow!That's one heck of a beautiful envie!

Natascha said...

Hi Heather!
I love your envelope. The edges look so great and grungie. Great colors and perfect stamp choise. The flowers gave the envie a little wow extra.

Hugs, Natascha

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