Saturday 25 January 2014

Birthday Balloons

Hi,

This is going to be a very quick post, as we are going to see 'The Snowman' at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton this afternoon and i'm uploading this, before Alan tells me we need to go !!
UPDATE - we all had a super time and it was very magical, plus we had lunch in the adjoining restaurant to the theatre and had a lovely lunch too.

Today's image is a set i've had for a couple of months and never got round to using, and it's: House Mouse Designs - 'Birthdays / Balloon' but as Harrison seems to be, being invited to a few boys parties lately, it gave me a good opportunity to use it, the papers are : LOTV - 'Bear Necessities', the balloon die is : Sizzlits - 'Balloon', the embossing section is : Cuttlebug - 'Happy Birthday folder': Stickles - 'Turquoise', the ribbon is from Crafty Ribbons, the gems are Wildflower Wood Pearl Gems.



The Challenges I Would Like To Enter Are :

House Mouse - where Challenge HMFMC No: 161 is 'Use A House Mouse Design Stamp, You Haven't Used Before'

Gruffies And Guests - where the Challenge is 'Anything Goes'

The Cutie Pie - where Challenge No: 61 is 'Cute January Blues'

Papertake Weekly - where the Challenge is 'Add A Bow And A Die' - i've done both

Sweet Sketch 2 - where they are up to Sketch No: 04 

Creative Inspirations - where Challenge No: 249 is 'Ribbons'

Thanks for looking and for any comments you would kindly like to leave would be most appreciated, Luv Sam x

33 comments:

brenda said...

Beautifully coordinated in the shades of blue Sam.

Hope you have a good weekend and enjoy the theatre.

B x

Aunty Sue said...

Enjoy Touted Day And Great Card This Would Fit Craft Challenge Colour Combo Hope You Link It Up

tilly said...

what a super boys card, I love your new stamp and the spotty ribbon, hope you all enjoy the snowman
Tilly

XxJULESxX said...

Hi Sam this is gorgeous and a wonderful image!!

Wendy said...

This is gorgeous Sam, adorable image.
Hope you have a wonderful time, bet it will be fab.
Hugs
Wendy xx

Lorraine said...

A gorgeous card Sam. The image is so sweet and I lov eteh shades of blue.
Hope you have a fab time at the theatre.
Have a lovely weekend
Lorraine x

Claire said...

A beautiful card, sweet image and lovely blue tones. Have a fab time this afternoon. Hugs, Claire x PS: There is candy on my blog if you are interested.

Sue said...

Love all the blue and that stamp is perfect for little boy cards, looks like something they would think to do, so funny! Thanks Sam, for joining us for the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge.

Hugs
Sue

susiestacey said...

Gorgeous card Sam, love the stamp it is so sweet and everything on your card works really well together. Hope you have all enjoyed the show x Susan x

Sue said...

Gorgeous card Sam. I love the cute image and the papers and ribbon look fabulous.
I hope you enjoyed The Snowman.
hugs Sue xx

Debs said...

Gorgeous card Sam - such a cute image and lush bow :o)
Hope you had a fab day.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Debs xx

Dorte said...

Super card for a boy, Sam,...lovely papers and a great design- I have this image myself but I haven't used it for a while.....I think you gave me the inspiration now ;)
Thanks for joining us for the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge this time. Hope to see you again.
Hugs Dorte

Heide said...

How stinking cute! Love the Monochromatic theme. Thanks for joining us this week.
Hugs, Heide SSW2-DT

Wishcraft said...

So cute! Love that sweet image and fab design, just gorgeous :o) Hugs, Lisa x

Janice said...

A lovely stamp and a super card Sam, love your design too. Glad the snowman and lunch went well & even more pleased we don't have snow! Jx

Princess Judy Palmer said...

What a cute birthday boy card! I love all the different shades of blue. So nice! Or should I say, "So Mice!"?

debby4000 said...

Beautiful card and such a sweet image and lovely details.
luv
Debby

Sally Dube said...

Love House Mouse stamps!! Gorgeous card - love that ribbon!!! So very glad you've played along with us!!
Blessings to you Sam!!
Sally SSW2

Unknown said...

Awww that's adorable! Love the little meeces!!

Thanks for joining in with us at The Cutie Pies this time.

Sarah

Janet McLaughlin said...

I love all your shades of blue!! They are just perfect for this card!

Crafts-by-Alison.blogspot.com said...

So cute love the image and the design, glad you enjoyed yourself at lunch etc. Love Alison xxxx

Lisa xx said...

this is so sweet, gorgeous blues

thank you for joining in with the cutie pies xx

America said...

WOW! I love all the polk-a-dots and coordinating BLUE TONES. Such a pretty House-Mouse design. Adorable work. Thanks for joining us at; House-Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge Blog.

mulberry station said...

Sooo sweet! Love your gorgeous image and your soft blue colors. Thanks for joining us.
Nancy SSW2

Chrissy said...

What a cute image Sam..fabulous colouring and just noticed what that wee mouse is going to do..lol..love the papers and bow and great balloon die.

luv CHRISSYxx

NGCARDS said...

This is such a great card hun! Thanks for playing at Creative Inspirations this week! xxx

Jules said...

Hi Sam

A brilliant card.

Love the layout and cute image and that ribbon is beautiful!!!

Sounds like The Snowman was a great hit.

Have a good week.

Love Jules xx

coops said...

so gorgeous sam.the hm mage is adorable and i love your blue colours :D

xx coops xx

Sharon Basel said...

Such a pretty card, especially with all the blues. Beautifully done Sam. Thanks for sharing your talent with us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday!
Sharon, SSW-DT

Linda Anderson said...

Now that is one adorable card!! Such a cutie pair of mice. Love it all in the blues. Thanks for joining us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2.

Linda

Lesley said...

Beautiful card, cute image! Thanks for taking part in the Gruffies & Guests Challenge xx

Crafty Moone Cards said...

Lovely card Sam, thanks for joining us At Cutie Pie's.
Sue x

XxJULESxX said...

wow gorgeous!!