INKspired Challenge 153 - Christmas in July

Hello Stampers!  Welcome and thank you for joining another INKspired Artists Challenge created by Teneale Williams.

I get so excited for Christmas! So this blog is special as it is leading up to that special time of the year. 

I have decided to use the Hostess Special stamp set called 'Carolling Mice'. When I saw these little mice, I couldn't wait to put them to ink and get started.

I used some vintage colours, or what I believe are vintage colours. The designer series paper used is from the Pretty Prints collection, and I chose the Blackberry Bliss / Rich Razzle Berry combination. Also for the more vintage look, I chose to include some Distressed Gold specialty paper and trim it all in Black.

The little Carolling Mice were fun to colour in with the Stampin' Blends Combos: Just Jade, Soft Succulent, Rich Razzle Berry, Daffodil Yellow, Smokey Slate and Grey Granite. I also tarnished a bit with the ink lifter pen.

A strip of Distressed Gold trimmed in black cardstock, and black 

and gold twine for a bow.

I actually love the light post! It gives that Ole' English feel!

A close up of the bow, and the sentiment stamped in Gold embossing powder on black cardstock. I decided to separate each word and set them up on Stampin' Dimensionals for that added dimension.

The inside needs to be special, so I used the single mouse stamp and the light post. Also coloured in with the Stampin' Blend pens.

I hope this card puts a little spark of festive into your day!

Thanks for having a look at my blog and the group's contributions. Please leave a message if I can help you make this card or assist in getting you started in creating lovely creations yourself!

Now it's time to hop forward to Allison McLeod blog.  I can't wait myself!

Cheers and Happy Stamping!