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Sunday, 16 January 2011

House Mouse and a lesson learned

I've had a light bulb moment today, which is probably a really silly one, but is a lesson learned anyway!  I have been a little unhappy with my Copic coloured House Mouse stamps and coloured this one in to persevere.  It is ok, but no more than that, the colour has bled a little.
I was watching Sheena Douglass on telly yesterday and nodding away when she said that using the right cardstock was so important.  This evening the penny finally dropped:  I use superfine cardtock for digi images because my printer doesn't like thicker cardstock and they colour like a dream.  These days, I don't have so many rubber stamps that are "colouring in" images and I did what I do with most stamps, stamping out onto the thicker cardstock.  Which explains a lot!  I've stamped onto the fine cardstock and will make this again tomorrow, hopefully the problem will be solved!

Card also has Distress Ink on the sky, Glossy Accents on the berries.  The stripe DP is MME, can't remember who made the leafy one.  The sketch is this week's Sketch Saturday Challenge.
I'm also entering:
The Cheerful Stamp pad - let's relax
Stamp Scrap & Doodle - anything goes
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14 comments:

  1. Rach16 January 2011 at 20:55

    I love these house mouse images they are so cute. I hope that you find the card that is right for you, there is nothing more frustrating. Xx

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  2. Vicki Romaine16 January 2011 at 21:20

    Anne I am certainly glad you stopped by and joined the challenge at The Cheerful Stamp Pad. Your image is so cute with the mice playing in the berries. To prevent bleeding, I use cryogen paper at Paper Temptress and Memento ink. If you happen to stop by PT, tell Pat that I sent you as she was nice enough to sponsor a couple of challenges for me.

    This really a cute card.

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  3. Christine16 January 2011 at 22:04

    Hi Anne this is gorgeous we all learn by mistakes..
    I use Rymans bright white coated 200gsm for dry prismas & alcohol markers(copics/promarkers)it also prints beautifly for digis..if you want any more info email me & I will sort out the link for you..dont be so hard on yourself..

    smiles Christine xx

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  4. Lynne in NI16 January 2011 at 22:10

    Awww, what a sweet image, love the gloss on your raspberries and your grass is fabulous!

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  5. Christine B.16 January 2011 at 22:24

    Cute card , those mice sure are hungry. I use smooth decoupage card ,160gms from staples if I'm going to use my promarkers. Hugs x ChrisB

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  6. Shelly Schmidt17 January 2011 at 03:50

    Hi Anne- stopping in to say hi and see your wonderful creations! Drat the red ink that bleeds- I am always experimenting and love Gina K 120# and Paper Temptress Cryogen White. Darling image!

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  7. Judy17 January 2011 at 08:57

    Anne even though I haven't commented for a while I still love looking at your creations which seem to get more and more beautiful. Hope you are well.

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  8. Jan 17 January 2011 at 16:20

    It's beautiful xx Jan

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  9. Cat17 January 2011 at 18:37

    Gorgeous card, Anne! Love the colors! I left an award for you on my blog. Hugs

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  10. Karen17 January 2011 at 19:05

    Hun if your printer doesn't like thicker card - you could try this.
    I love this card for my digis.

    http://www.ryman.co.uk/0230090464/Ryman-Card-A4-200gsm-100-Sheets/Product

    Hope that helps. Your card is still beautiful by the way!xx

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  11. nessy17 January 2011 at 20:24

    such a cute card ~adorable image
    vanessa xx

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  12. BarbaraW26 January 2011 at 04:17

    House Mouse stamps have such adorable images. Your card is so sweet. Thank you for sharing it with us at the Cheerful Stamp Pad.

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  13. Vicki Romaine27 January 2011 at 20:34

    Congratulations Anne. You are the winner of my challenge "Let's Relax". Please send your name and address to vickiromaine@yahoo.com

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  14. Julie27 January 2011 at 20:46

    Just called by to see who'd won the Lets Relax challenge,Congratulations,such a great card! I nearly gave up on Copics in the early days as I was getting so frustrated with the bleeding,boy am I glad I perservered. Hope you've solved your problems,the cardstock really is most importantHave a great day,Julie.x

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