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Monday, 6 May 2013

Under the Weather

Hopefully, if all is well, this post has published on time as I will be in Milton Keynes supporting my husband who is running his second marathon.  Last year he ran the Dorset Village marathon and completed it in just over four hours, he was very disappointed that he didn't break the four hour barrier and decided to try again - hopefully Milton Keynes will be a bit flatter that the Dorset Villages and he will achieve his goal this time.

I was fortunate enough to be among the winners of the House Mouse Springtime Challenge recently and was invited to guest design for the months of May and June, well you all know how much I love House Mouse so I'm sure you will understand how excited I am about it.

The theme for this fortnights challenge is - Feeling Blue, you can interpret this as colour or unwell/sad.  Make sure you pop over the House Mouse and Friends challenge blog for more details and to check out the fabulous DT inspiration and great prizes.

I chose to go with the unwell interpretation and have used a fabulous Happy Hopper image.


I have kept my card quiet simple - the papers are from one of my Funky Hands CDs and I have used back card stock for the base.  I have used my favourite Fiskars border punch, some string, a flower and some buttons from my stash.

I have decorated the inside of my card using the same papers and design:


I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Ladybug Crafts May Challenge - Feeling off colour
Crafting Musketeers Challenge 1 - Anything Goes
Fussy and Fancy Challenge 88 - Anything Goes
Word Play Saturday April Challenge - Weather
Glitter n Sparkle Challenge 31 - Anything Goes
Eclectic Ellapu - Anything Goes
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge 125 - Animals
2 Sisters Challenge 142 - Bingo Bash (punches/die cuts, sentiment, flowers)

Thank you for popping in today, don't forget to take a look at the House Mouse and Friends challenge blog to check out the fabulous DT inspiration and join in with the Feeling Blue challenge.

Pauline
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40 comments:

  1. Sue6 May 2013 at 12:45

    This is gorgeous Pauline. I love the image and gorgeous.
    Good luck to your husband, I hope he achieves his goal!
    Sue xx

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  2. Unknown6 May 2013 at 14:08

    Love this card, cute picture...good luck to hubby at the marathon.xx

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  3. Sue B 6 May 2013 at 14:16

    Aww this is very sweet Pauline! what a cute, cute image… I love the papers and embellies… it's a perfect card to cheer someone up!!! :-)
    I hope your hubby breaks his record in the marathon!! personally I think anyone who finishes a Marathon in any time deserves a medal !!! I did a sponsored walk at school once.. it was only about 5 miles but I couldn't walk for days after... I wasn't very strong at Sports!! LOL
    Big hugs
    Sue xx

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  4. julie_woolston6 May 2013 at 15:34

    Adorable card Pauline, love the colour combo.

    Hope your husband does well and you have a lovely day.

    Hugs Julie xxxx

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  5. Lorraine A6 May 2013 at 15:45

    Gorgeous card Pauline :-) the image and delicate colours are fabulous ,, very cute :-)

    It is lovely to have you along with us for the next couple of months :-) YAY :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  6. downrightcrafty6 May 2013 at 16:17

    awwwwwwww love your choice of image and gorgeous colours such a super card and great to have you with us for the Guest DT
    Hugs Kate xx

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  7. Unknown6 May 2013 at 16:39

    This is oh so sweet, no wonder you were asked to be GD Pauline, well deserved! Good luck to your husband! Hugs, Ira xox
    irascreacorner.blogspot.nl

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  8. Lorraine6 May 2013 at 16:59

    Gorgeous house mouse card Pauline. Love the image and design. Congratulations on your GDt spot too.

    Hope Hubby's marathon run went well.
    Lorraine x

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  9. Desire Fourie6 May 2013 at 17:15

    Absolutely gorgeous. The two little characters are adorable.
    Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

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  10. Tracy6 May 2013 at 17:20

    Hi Pauline
    This is gorgeous, I love the design and image. Thanks for joining us as a GD
    Happy crafting
    Mousey Hugs
    Tracy x

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  11. Claire6 May 2013 at 17:40

    This is just adorable Pauline, love the cute image and colours and layout. Hugs, Claire x

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  12. carol6 May 2013 at 17:44

    oooh Gorgeous card x carol

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  13. Sue6 May 2013 at 19:08

    Pauline, your card is pecious. That stamp is so darn cute, you just have to wonder what they are saying to each other!! Pretty papers and your coloring is awesome. So glad you are joining us for the next couple of months, welcome.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  14. Anonymous6 May 2013 at 20:16

    Hi Pauline,I love the way you went with this one. The purple colors are soothing so it seems very appropriate for a get well card. Love the papers you went with here and the inside of your card is a pretty at the outside.
    Congrats on your GD post for the next couple of months. We will be creating together for a while. enjoy your week and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for your hubby to break the four hour record.

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  15. rachel6 May 2013 at 20:37

    gorgeous card Pauline and well done on the GDT. Hope the marathon went well - it would have too hot today for me to run any distance - I only did 4.2 mile hill run and I was flagging in the heat - and it was only 9.30am!!!!

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  16. Heather6 May 2013 at 20:51

    A gorgeous card Pauline, I love your design and subtle colours, your little Hopper and friend are just adorable!!!

    Great to have you with us as a GDT,
    hugs
    Heather xx

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  17. Sharon6 May 2013 at 21:00

    This is gorgeous Pauline. The image is so cute and I love the Design.
    Hope Hubby did well in his marathon.
    Hugs Sharon. x

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  18. Carol6 May 2013 at 21:21

    This is lovely Pauline and is bound to cheer up someone ill. Hope your hubby achieved his aim and you had a good day. Carol x

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  19. Beryl6 May 2013 at 22:05

    It's lovely Pauline. Sweet image a d great design as always. Hope your hubby managed to break the 4 hour barrier today.
    Beryl xx

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  20. Ellen Taylor7 May 2013 at 04:35

    Congrats on the guest spot! I love House Mouse too! Fabulous card to make someone feel better! Love the soft color!

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  21. Melodie7 May 2013 at 06:48

    Fantastic card, the image is so cute. Great compliment.
    Hugs
    Melodie

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  22. debby40007 May 2013 at 06:49

    Oh this is so gorgeous.
    luv
    Debby

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  23. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)7 May 2013 at 06:57

    Fabulous HM card Pauline, I just love these little chaps! Congratulations on being Guest DT too! Hope your husband managed to finish his marathon in under 4! Susan x

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  24. Fran7 May 2013 at 10:54

    Beautiful card, thank you for joining us at Crafting Musketeers , Fran DT xx

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  25. Unknown7 May 2013 at 12:23

    This is such a cute card and the sentiment is perfect for it! I love the inside too!

    Thank you for joining the challenge at Eclectic Ellapu!

    Sheena
    xxx

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  26. Paddington fan7 May 2013 at 16:48

    Hi Pauline,
    Love the image you have used and the great colours inside and outside your card!! Hope you're enjoying being a guest DT member at House Mouse as much as I am!!
    Love Jacky x

    P.S. Hope Hubby 'enjoyed'the MK marathon and was pleased with his time!!

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  27. Pia S7 May 2013 at 18:32

    What a sweet card, Pauline, it will definitely cheer somebody up!

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  28. Stacy Morgan7 May 2013 at 20:20

    Cute! Great monochromatic colors and fun sketch.

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  29. KandA7 May 2013 at 20:50

    Congratulations on the guest DT spot - very well deserved. Love the style of this card and the super image. perfect to make anyone feel better xx

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  30. Helen7 May 2013 at 22:58

    Great card - love the colours you've used.

    Thanks for joining us at Penny's.

    Helen x

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  31. Turtle In The Sand8 May 2013 at 04:55

    Too cute Pauline I think the paper and accessories combine brilliantly together. Looking forward to our time together as GDT members. How did Hubby do?

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  32. May8 May 2013 at 08:23

    Beautiful card Pauline, the image is so cute, Love the design & fabulous papers... I hope Hubby done well... Hugs May x x

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  33. Becky8 May 2013 at 12:48

    What a beauty, inside and out.

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  34. Dorte8 May 2013 at 19:10

    The Happy Hopper on your sweet card is just to cute,Pauline ....love the card design and your inside decoration. Great to have you with us as a GDT, looking forwards to your creations
    hugs Dorte

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  35. Peanut10 May 2013 at 20:34

    Stunning creation, Pauline! Thanks for joining our "Anything Goes" challenge. See you again next week. … x
    Asha - Eclectic Ellapu DT
    Sunny Summer Crafts

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  36. Gail L12 May 2013 at 12:47

    Wonderful card!

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  37. Deanne Saunders14 May 2013 at 18:13

    Oh my!!! So cute!!! Thanks for participating in our PENNY'S PAPER-CRAFTY challenge!! Hope to see you again next week!

    ~DEANNE~
    A Little Bit O' Paper

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  38. Christine17 May 2013 at 17:33

    Hi Pauline am so sorry I'm late getting round with my comms..a new G/daughter & her mum is taking up lots of my time..lovely take on the chall theme,I have used this image a lot for get well cards so apt..lol thanks for taking part as a GDT with us at HM & friends chall.

    smiles Christine x

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  39. Anonymous22 May 2013 at 09:33

    Great entry, Thank you for joining us over on the crafty musketeers blog challenge x x

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  40. PaperDaisies22 May 2013 at 18:35

    What a fabulous creation. A perfect entry for our challenge over at Ladybug Crafts. Hugs Nina

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