Have a very mice BIRTHDAY

Lots of Layers is the theme for our new challenge at Creative Knockouts!

We have a fabulous sponsor so make sure to upload your creation for your chance to win a special prize from a NEW sponsor, Streamside Studios!  If you haven't checked the store out yet, make sure you do - so many adorable and fun images to choose from!

The images and sentiment are from the Mice at Play collection. I used the Silhouette Cameo to print and cut the images although  I was having issues with the blade not cutting thru the paper on the mice so I had to do a bit of fussy cutting (which I really don't like doing).  I used distress inks (Fossilized Amber and Spiced Marmalade) on the block of cheese and Copic markers on the mice.  Added a few touches and lots of foam tape to create the layers.

Make sure you check out the amazingly creative creations from our Design Team then it's your turn to start creating!

Challenges:
Cupcake Inspirations - Colors Challenge - Grey, Yellow, White (Jan 20) .

Men or Mice Challenge

Mmmmmm, time for our "M" challenge of Men or Mice at ABC Christmas Challenge!

We have two fab sponsors for this challenge, Shape EZ (2 templates of your choice) and Sweet Stamp Store ($10 gift certificate), please take a look at what they have offered at the end of this post!

I have to admit that I had to do a bit of searching for a mouse image....I'm glad I did as I found this cute fella by Digi Web Studio.  It comes with 6 adorable Christmas mouse digis.

I used Dad's Tie Flip Card template by Shape EZ and cut it out with my Silhouette and used my banner nesties to add a "tie pin" at the top.  The sentiment "Happy Christmouse" and the inside sentiment are both by Paper Smooches and wish I had used some embossing powder to make the sentiment pop .. unfortunately I didn't have any of the paper left to redo it but I took a close up pic to give you a better look.  The paper is Sugar Plum from the Saint Nick collection by Fancy Pants Designs.

Make sure you head over to ABC Christmas Challenge to check out the creations from our very talented Design Team!

Shape EZ

Prize offered to 1 lucky winner is : 2 Shape EZ templates or your choice.

Shape EZ is a product originating from the desire to be different.  The templates were inspired by one unforgettable template and has become an opportunity to share specialty shaped cards with everyone.   Every template is offered in 300 dpi in SVG,JPEG,PNG and PDF files so no matter your preference, they are perfect for everyone.  No cutter needed, instructions included and are only limited by your imagination. 

Sweet Stamp Store

Prize - a $10.00 Gift Certificate for Sweet Stamp Store

SweetStamps.com manufactures artistic rubber stamps on cling cushion for use with acrylic blocks. We carry a variety of stamping and paper crafting goodies like our own Shades dye inks, metal embossing plates, embossing folders, cutting & embossing dies (Cheery Lynn, Marianne, Joy! and Nellie's), fine detail embossing powders, specialty cardstock and vellum along with supplies for parchment crafting.

Animals at Cards for Men

Holy Cow, I don't know where  my brain is lately.  I had this post ready a couple of weeks ago and set the publish date and time but forgot to finish the post information ... aaahhhh!

So, here is the info - It's time for a new challenge at Cards for Men!  Our theme is "Animals".  Our sponsor is Paper Pretties and the winner will receive 6, yes SIX digis of their choice!

This image (I LOVE it!) is S'mores by Paper Pretties.  I colored him up with my Copic markers and used papers from the Boy Crazy collection by My Mind's Eye.  Added some twine and there you go!

Pretties is an online crafting store, and home to Zac, Lily, Sophia and Cooper - the cutest kid stamps around! (At least we think so). We have many exclusive stamp lines, from elegant to whimsical, sweet to clever; there is something for every stamper in our Pretties' Boutique.

Along with our full line of high quality clear stamps, we also have a large selection of digital images.

Challenges:
Digi Makeover Challenge - Celebration
 Kaboodle Doodles Challenge - Use brown or tan
Lexi's Creations - Happy  Birthday
Card Crafter's Circle - Boys to Men
CAS-ual Fridays - Birthday
Creative Corner Challenges - Clean and Simple