Today's Free 4 All challenge was to be inspired by the Nutcracker Suite. At first I wasn't sure that I could be inspired, because with a beginner trumpeter in the house who is playing Nutcracker Suite at his Christmas concert next week - all that I have heard for a month is a beginner version of the piece with a new trumpeter who can't quite get all the notes. So I am having a love/hate relationship with this piece right now!
Then I remembered that I was browsing Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps and fell in love with this Sweet Cocoa digital stamp, but I showed restraint and didn't buy it. This challenge was the perfect excuse! This stamp represents the mouse (battle!), the Chinese teacups and the Dance of the Snowflakes.
Registered: June 9, 2006 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 55665
Fri, Dec 03, 2010 @ 8:49 AM
I love your originality and creativity!! That little mouse is the cutest little bugger. I hate, hate, hate mice, but this one is just so cute that I make an exception. :>)
Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92404
Fri, Dec 03, 2010 @ 9:44 AM
You have covered a lot of "The Nutcracker" with your card! It is so adorable and what wonderful colors. This mouse looks too cute to battle......and who wants to depict a rat!! : )
Registered: May 5, 2006 Location: Hillsboro OR Posts: 11498
Fri, Dec 03, 2010 @ 9:44 AM
i absolutely laughed out loud at your description of your sons trupmet playing!! Brings back memories....all 5 of us kids played different instruments in Jr and HS band and there was ALWAYS someone practicing a few squeeky notes!! We did have fun when we all played together as a family, tho!!
Great card!! I have been enjoying all your numbered personal challenge cards using all your stamps!! Very inspiring!!
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Registered: January 11, 2010 Location: Miamisburg, OH Posts: 7227
Fri, Dec 03, 2010 @ 10:42 AM
Check out that little cutie poppin out of that tea cup! Soo cute! Love all the colors on your card!! Great job with the challenge!~
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