Saturday, February 18, 2012

HMFMC113 - Best Birthday Wishes

The House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge is "Make Wishes Come True".  I had the perfect stamp to play along with this challenge and it was the first time I was inking it up!  I bought it on clearance with the sole purpose of making a card for my mother-in-law.

Aside from Christmas cards....what is the earliest you've made a card for someone?  My mother-in-law's birthday isn't until May...so I'm VERY early, but I guess I'll just be very prepared (as long as I don't misplace it!)


Now, my mother-in-law LOVES anything HOT!!  The hotter the better!!!!  So, these jalapeno theme will be right up her alley!  I love that he's going to light the candles with his hot breath!!

I tried to do a couple of fun things with the card layout, but the image is so large - it takes up most of the card front - so, I ended up keeping it simple.  The image is colored with my prisma pencils and the sentiment is from MFT.

The challenge runs for two weeks, so you still have time to play along!!!  Hope you're having a great day!!!!


Thanks for your visit!

19 comments:

Audrey Pettit said...

Oh, I SO love the sweet House Mouse images! I have a couple myself, and just don't use them enough. They are so sweet. Make me smile. This image is just perfect for your MIL. LOVE your coloring and love the design. All those layers! The sentiment on the side works perfectly.

Harriet Skelly said...

That is definitely the perfect image for your MIL!! Very cute and wonderful coloring!

jimlynn said...

FANTASTIC image and I love your card! Beautiful background you created with the blues and brown. So cute - coloring is over the top as always too!
Lynn

downrightcrafty said...

Oh I have seen this image and thought it was just ace!!! love your colouring and presentation too, a great take on the "Make Wishes Come True" theme this week at the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
Hugs Kate xx
ps I have some candy if you are interested :)

America said...

WOW! This is colored to perfection. ADORABLE and beautiful!!! :) Lovely take on the *Make Wishes Come True* theme. Thanks so much for playing along with at House-Mouse & Friends MC. Good Luck and hope to see you again next time too. :)

Natascha said...

Lovely card. Love your design and colouring. Thank you so much for joining us at House Mouse & Freinds Monday Challenge this time. Good luck!

Hugs, Natascha

Heather said...

STUNNING!!! I love the CAS look, that image is adorable and your colouring is sensational!!!

So happy you joining us with House Mouse and Friends challenge
hugs
xx Heather xx

Stacy Morgan said...

First I have to tell you that your puppies are adorable. I want to hug them! I have an almost 2 year old shepherd that I adore. Anyways... sorry! HA!
Your HM card is totally fun and vibrant. Fantastic coloring, wonderful birthday card. Thanks for joining House Mouse and Friends Blog Challenge this week.

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous card Maria :-) I love this image and have seen it used a few times for this challenge, such a perfect image and the simple design is fabulous ! :-)

thanks for joining us on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge :-)
luv
Lols x x x

Paula said...

Wow! This is hot!!!

Thanks for joining us at the HM & F monday challenge!

Paula :D x

http://paulaholifieldcrafts.blogspot.com/

Kathy and Lucky said...

This one is too funny, love this card and how perfect for your MIL. Your shading and use of TH inks are always an inspiration.

Carol L said...

The way you colored this image is amazing! I love that the theme works perfectly for your MIL too! She'll get a big kick out of this when she receives it :)

Sue said...

Maria, this is such a fun image and will be perfect for your MIL's birthday since she loves everything HOT! Beautifully colored and the sentiment is perfect. Thanks so much for sharing the card with us at the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge.

Hugs
Sue

Anne Marie Hile said...

Awww, this is one hot, little card, Maria! That image is adorable and you really brought it to life with your beautiful shading. Way to go on getting ahead of schedule on the card-making, too. That WAS one of my big goals this year but I am already behind schedule. Hope your weekend was fun! Hugs! :)

Monica said...

Awesome colouring, Maria, you will have to give me lessons. Such a cute image and I love those jalapenos. Adorable!!!

Monica

Lynn McAuley said...

Awesome work with this delightful House-Mouse!! Such an adorable birthday card!!

Anonymous said...

LOL!! This really makes me smile! :) Love your coloring and the sentiment along the side!! Thanks for playing along with us over at House Mouse & Friends! Hope you will join us again and good luck!! Smiles and Hugs - *Vicki* ~ DT member

Cheryl said...

So stinkin' cute! I love House Mouse images. I always have the same problem. The image is so big, I don't know quite what to do with it. Your card looks fabulous. I love the touch of yellow.

Lori Barnett said...

hee hee hee...this is awesome! And since I LOVE hot peppers...it's even better!

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