Wednesday, 10 January 2018

Make a wish

Quite a while before Christmas, I bought some pre-loved Penny Black stamps, and one was just perfect for a friend's card recently. The 'dandelion clock' blowing in the wind to settle wherever it lands is always special for someone who was a Military Child - all the more so when it's a Penny Black image:
I used:

 - 6" x 6" square white card blank

 - a smaller layer of SU's 'Certainly Celery' card stock as a 'frame' - glued in place

 - then a smaller layer of spotted patterned paper from the Teresa Collins 'Sweet Afternoon' paper pad, glued in place

- stamped the Penny Black 'Cheesecake Wish' image onto a piece of white card and coloured it using Faber Castell Polychromos pencils and Sansodor blending solution

 - tickled the flying seeds and the actual flower head with clear Wink of Stella

 - stamped 'Make a Wish' using Memento 'Tuxedo Black' ink and a stamp from Clearly Besotted's 'Say What? sentiments set

 - die cut the image using a 'Stitched Circle' die by The Works and glued it onto the card front

Oh I do so love this adorable little mouse stamp, and it's really lovely to colour as well.

Edit: Linby says I ought to enter this into the current Penny Black and More Challenge - which is 'Something New'. The stamp is new to me and it was my first time of using it. I really ought to make a list of my fave challenges and check them out regularly - too busy running the Playground I guess! 

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44 comments:

  1. Pat10 January 2018 at 00:22

    Oh how sweet is that little PB mouse Di, and love the soft and pretty colours you have used which go really well and you have done some lovely colouring with your FC pencils. Your friend will adore this I'm sure. x

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  2. Megan J10 January 2018 at 00:48

    Hi Di, what a cute card! love the Penny Black little mouse and who doesn't remember blowing on dandelion seeds! Sure to be appreciated... have a wonderful week... Megan

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  3. Liz10 January 2018 at 01:06

    What an adorable image, Di, beautifully coloured. I'm sure your friend will be delighted to receive such a lovely card. xx

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  4. Sue10 January 2018 at 02:22

    This is so gorgeous Di I love Penny Black stamps I forget to use mine! Best wishes for 2018 lots of huggles Sue J xx

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  5. Glennis F10 January 2018 at 02:34

    That is such a sweet image Di, I love the result

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  6. Christine Alexander10 January 2018 at 05:00

    so so cute, I just love those PB mices to pieces:)

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  7. StirYourCreativity10 January 2018 at 05:13

    It is an adorable image and the thought you have put behind it awesome

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  8. Preeti D. (aka Dutt Preety)10 January 2018 at 06:30

    V cute card :)

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  9. Karenladd10 January 2018 at 06:36

    Awwww, this card just makes me melt! I love the stitched circle and that sweet little image.

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  10. Maria - Ivyleaf Crafts10 January 2018 at 06:56

    What a cute image and I love the dies from the works they cut beautifully xx

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  11. ike10 January 2018 at 06:59

    Such a sweet card :-) Happy New Year Di xxxxx

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  12. kiwimeskreations10 January 2018 at 07:46

    What a gorgeous card - love it Di
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  13. Kath10 January 2018 at 07:49

    A fabulous card Di and such a sweet image too!
    Kath x

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  14. Lynne 10 January 2018 at 08:00

    A fab card. I love these PB mice too, they are all so cute! Just had some FC polychromos for Christmas, but not tried them yet x

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  15. Aquarius10 January 2018 at 08:10

    what a wonderful little stamp image this is and I'm sure the recipient will be thrilled with the card.

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  16. Kathyk10 January 2018 at 09:20

    An adorable card and complemented perfectly by your chosen matting and layering colours

    Kathyk

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  17. Jane10 January 2018 at 09:21

    Sooo sweet Di xx

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  18. Sarn10 January 2018 at 09:48

    Your card is just GORGEOUS. I love that Penny Black stamp - definitely one of my favourites.

    Hugs, Sarn xxx

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  19. ellyscard creatief10 January 2018 at 10:39

    Beautiful coloured card Diane.Very sweet image.

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  20. Tina Z.10 January 2018 at 13:00

    aaah, super cute, I love your CAS!
    hugs xx

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  21. Em Louise Fairley10 January 2018 at 13:18

    So cute, Di xoxo

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  22. Barb10 January 2018 at 14:00

    Oh that's such a cute image. I love your card Di. Barbxx

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  23. Jackie T10 January 2018 at 14:35

    Hi Di this is such a cute card I love that stamp. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  24. Lia10 January 2018 at 14:59

    Ooo, this is such a cutie!!!
    Lia xx

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  25. Alice (scrAPpamondo)10 January 2018 at 15:12

    How cute and sweet little mouse! Lovely colouring and design on your card!The stamp is just adorable, you have done so well to buy it!

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  26. Loll10 January 2018 at 15:14

    So adorable Di!! xx

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  27. Heidi MyLittleStampingBlog10 January 2018 at 15:45

    Di, this is so sweet! What a lovely image!

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  28. Carole10 January 2018 at 16:07

    Lovely card Di...such a sweet and cute image. xx

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  29. Cara10 January 2018 at 18:28

    This is just adorable and perfectly coloured x

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  30. Fikreta10 January 2018 at 20:12

    this is so adorable card!
    hugs

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  31. Mrs A.10 January 2018 at 20:22

    Mousy is adorable and I do like the delicate design paper and the colours you have chosen. hugs Mrs A.

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  32. Jenny L10 January 2018 at 20:26

    Hi Di,
    you are quite right that little mouse is so sweet and cute too.
    What a wonderful stamp to won.
    Love your design.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  33. Jenny L10 January 2018 at 20:27

    Sorry that should have read own. LOL

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  34. Kathleen10 January 2018 at 22:02

    Lovely sweet card Di.

    Kath x

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  35. Greta12 January 2018 at 03:23

    Always loved blowing dandelions as a kid--never thought of the meaning for a military kid! Bet your friend loves this!

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  36. KandA12 January 2018 at 16:37

    Fabulous card Di, I love PB stamps and this one is so adorable xx

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  37. Barb12 January 2018 at 18:46

    He's the cutest little mouse. A really sweet card Di. Your friend will LOVE it. Barbxx

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  38. Craftychris12 January 2018 at 22:42

    Ooh Di! That little mouse is sooooo cute! Such a beautiful card with the perfect sentiment. Fab colouring too! Hugs my friend. xxxxxxx

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  39. Linby14 January 2018 at 14:13

    One of my fave fave PBs - love how you used it, so CAS and pretty. You could enter it into our Something new challenge at PB & More too.

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    1. Di14 January 2018 at 15:44

      Thanks Lynn - have just linked into what is one of my favourite challenges!

      Hugs

      Di xx

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    2. Linby15 January 2018 at 12:39

      Thanks so much for entering Di - with my official hat on.

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  40. brenda15 January 2018 at 08:20

    You have made a really sweet creation for our 'Something New' theme at Penny Black and More challenge Di and it's lovely to have you join in, many thanks.

    B x

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  41. Ellibelle15 January 2018 at 17:26

    A super sweet card Di, loving that stamp! So nice you decided to join us at Penny Black and More this month!

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  42. Anonymous17 January 2018 at 23:47

    aw, cute!! he's one of my favourite PB stamps too. i love how he features so prominently in the centre circle and how the papers coordinate with your lovely colouring of him. thank you so much for playing along with us at the penny black and more challenge.
    linda

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