May 3, 2011

Rain Traveling...

Happy Tuesday friends!  The boys are keeping me busy with their track meets and such so it looks like my meals are going to be made in the crock pot so they can cook all day! :)

As I've shared in my post with you yesterday..I love many different stamps and I have another favorite stamp line that I just adore.  I love the House Mouse stamps and you may be seeing some creations using them pop up here and there on my blog.  I have another one to share with you today:
LOL!! Does it look like he's floating in the rain and dropping in on the flowers below?!  Well I hope so because that was the look I was trying to go for!! :)

I made this card specifically for the House Mouse & Friends Challenge which was challenging us to use our House Mouse stamps and create a theme of "Way to Go/Traveling".  I have to tell you that I do have a few of these critters, but I had a REAL hard time trying to find something that would work for this challenge!  So this was about the jest of what I could come up with!  When you get to looking at your stamp collection, you start seeing different possibilities with them.  The floating mouse you see came from a House Mouse set I bought called Daffodil.  (an unmounted set.)

The rain drops and sentiment are from a really cool stamp set that I purchased from Flourishes called April Showers and the flowers below are a series of repetitively stamped flowers from the gorgeous Whimsy Stamps set called Darling Daisies.  I colored them and cut out the row of flowers and attached over top of my card.  Perhaps you can see the shine in the center where I've added some Crystal Effects.  I've also added some glitter to the rain.  I like the way it turned out when I finished.

Here are the challenges that I've entered:
House Mouse & Friends - Way to go/traveling
Just Add Ink - add a flower
Crafts 4 Eternity - anything goes
Stampin' Sisters in Christ - no decorative papers
Craft Your Passion - anything goes

So what ya think?  I sure hope that you're not feeling like this poor mouse in the rain! LOL!  At least he has some pretty flowers to land on!  Thanks for stopping by!  I sure love reading about your thoughts!!
Have a great day!

80 smiles from friends:

Vicki said...

Well, I believe you really pulled off what you were trying to create! That dear mouse does look like he is floating in the air using the flower as his parachute to land in the bouquet below! Love the rain...simply beautiful card Vicki!

HUGS!
Vicki

Carrie said...

Oh Vicki this is adorable.. I am lovin the big flowers and rain xx

Chelsea said...

So so so cute. Love the flowers at the bottom.

America said...

FAB creativity! Love those big flowers and how the Mousie is traveling down in the rain. Poor little fella! Vicki, thank you so much for joining at House-Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge! Hope to keep seeing you around there. We love your work! :)

Christine said...

Wow Vicki this sure is a very inventive creation..fab rain & the colours scream of spring..
awesome creation great take on the "Travel" chall...thanks for sharng with us at HM & Friends Monday chall this wk.

smiles Christine xx

Kerri said...

Oh my word, Vicki, how FABULOUS!!! Those flowers are STUNNING, and I definitely think you achieved exactly the look you were going for! Love it, girl!!!

Cindy Haffner said...

What a SWEETHEART!!~

Margreet said...

Hi Vicki....you perfectly succeeded with your intention...it's a beautiful card which make me smile...it should be a good one for entering our Fairy Fun Friday's challenge April Showers Bring Forth May Flowers!!
xxx Margreet

Lori said...

So gorgeous, I love all the flowers along the bottom, and the glittery raindrops!

Teresa said...

Oh this is gorgeous Vicki, I love how you've done the rain, its fab, love the sentiment too and stamp, brilliant! xx

Pat (mspfd) said...

Fantabulous! What a creative take on the challenge. This could not be more perfect, Vickie! And what awesome details --Love the row of flowers and sparkling rain! Of course, your coloring looks great too.

Maria Matter said...

oh Vicki, my friend, YOU are amazing! this is gorgeous...he truly does look as if he's floating! The flower placement is right on and the sparkle finishes it off perfectly! well done lady!!!
hugs & blessings!

karen said...

Hello Vicki, ok I promise I am not some weirdo, but I kept seeing you little pic on the comments so I thought I would pop over and see you. I can tell you I am so glad I did, your work is fabulous, lots of inspiration, I am now a follower too. Karenx

Rhonda Miller said...

This is so cute.

nessy said...

oh vicki this is just adorable!! sweet mouse and pretty flowers and just love the sparkly rain!!
vanessa xx

pinky said...

Ah this is just sweet sweet sweet. Thanks for playing along at C4E this week.
Pinky

Jovita said...

Such a darling card, I just love the sparkly rain fall and the image is so cute.

Dawn Frost said...

OK first of all House Mouse comes unmounted?? Awesome! Secondly I LOVE your card, the glittery rain, the flowers and their colours, everything!

Chrissy said...

What a wonderful card...love the rain looks so pretty, the flowers are beautiful too..and for that [poor] mouse...could'nt help it..lol..fabulous image, and you have accomplished exactly what you wanted to. Love the sentiment, that is something I would say...
Luv CHRISSYxx

Deb said...

wow, this is so fabulous, such a gorgeous card, the mouse is so adorable and love how you cut out those flowers along the bottom!
Happy Crafting, Debxx

Tammy said...

This is sooo sweet Vicki!! Adorable image and I LOVE the row of flowers!! ...and the glittery rain is gorgeous!!
Big hugs, Tammy

Crystal said...

AWWWWW this is soooooo FABULOUS!!! I LOVE LOVE how you did your rain!!!! I soooo feel like that mouse lol we can't get rid of the rain....BOOO heheh wish I was as cute as him though ;) Have a fabulous Wednesday!!!!

Peggie said...

Great card. Love the rain.

CraftinGranny said...

You did it GF! What a fantastic card and your rain is totally awesome. Thanks for the inspiration on making rain. It's totally awesome. Of course I love the image and your beautiful coloring along with that wonderful sentiment. "Hugs" Carol

Silke Ledlow said...

Totally GORGEOUS!!! The rain looks so awesome...love it! You rock GF...hugs ~S~

Rosietoes said...

I think there's no doubt that you got the look you were going for Vicki. Love the rain shower idea. Smashing card.

Edna x

Grenouille Greetings said...

Love your sentiment! Love your rain! Love this card! Hugs, Lesley

Donna Mosley said...

OMW! Mrs, this could not be anymore adorable. You are certainly on a roll with all of these stunning creations. Love the beautiful flowers and glittery rain. So perfect Vicki. My jaw is hurting, the smile is so big tonight. :o)

Donna x

Annette Bowes said...

Super cute card Vicki! Definately achieved the look you were after, gorgeous colouring and love the rain and added crystal effects to the flowers, just perfect! Take CareX:)

♥~Dawn B.~♥ said...

Ahh isn't that image just the cutest ever. Beautiful card. Dawn♥

Wishcraft said...

Oh Vicki, this is just so totally adorable! Love it all :o) Lisa x

Tammy said...

So precious Vicki! The flowers are so beautiful and the touch of glitz makes the rain look realistic. Love this card!

Marlene said...

Oh my gosh - this is CA-UUUUUTE!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Love the sparkle...love it!

Amy Johnson said...

Such a sweet card! I love the border of flowers on the bottom!

Grace said...

OMgoodness Vicki how adorable is this!!! I LOVE HM! Have since the 90's!!!! Yep!!! LOVE the rain and how you sparkled it up! This is fabulous! So glad you joined us at Stampin Sisters in Christ this week!!! Come play again soon!
hugs,
Grace

Regina said...

Oh! This looks gorgeous! A lovely use of this great stamp!

hugs Regina

cabio's craft corner said...

Super sweet and lovely shiny rain :-)
Hugs,
Cabio

Stamping 4 Pleasure said...

Totally adorable.
Hugs, Sandra

debby4000 said...

Gorgeous card, adorable image and beautiful flower.
luv
Debby

Miesje said...

Such a cute card! I love the sparkly background, sure looks like rain! Thanks for joining us this week at Stampin Sisters in Christ.

Angela said...

Vicki, this is just the cutest card ever! I love house mouse stamps and you created the sweetest scene! Love the sparkly rain too! Beautiful job! hugs, Angela

Stef H (Glitterbabe) said...

i just love the daisies along the bottom. that is absolutely fabulous!

hugs :)

Sandy O said...

Eeeeeek! So cute. I love how you did the rain, wow.

Pinkllilac said...

Gorgeous card Vicki,love your colouring and design, the image is so beautiful and love how you got him floating in the rain
Hugs Linda

jacque4u2c said...

This is just like the perfect card for me to see right now. Today we actually have no rain, it has been raining for weeks. We have all kinds of flooding going on! This card made my day!!!!!!!!!

Silli said...

sweet, sweet!!! Love the image and the pretty papers...love all the sparkle!!! BIG hugs

Sandra said...

Oh Wow Vicki....i love this,these HM stamps are just so cute...must dust mine off :0).
The sentiment works just perfect with it too!....lovely work Vicki!

Take care
San x

Gina said...

I just love House Mouse too, great job on this card!

Mrs.B said...

Gorgeous card, great take on the challenge with this floating mouse.
Lovely colouring and papers.
Thanks for joining HM & Friends Monday challenge.
Avril - Guest Designer

Vicky said...

Just so sweet n cute Vicki....and I love how the rain sparkles sweetie..

thanks for joining us at totally papercrafts...and good luck!

hugs Vicky xx

scrapperjulia said...

Beautiful card! Love the sparkle and the flowers and that cute image! Thanks for joining us at The House Mouse and Friends Challenge!
Julia-Guest DT

Julia Aston said...

The rain looks great on this Vicki! what pretty flowers too!

Sue said...

Vicki, this is such a creative card! Love how you made him look like he was floating into the flowers (nice soft landing!) Beautiful coloring and shimmer on the rain, and flowers are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing with us at the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge. Nicely done!

Hugs
Sue

Nancy said...

Love how you made the li'l mousey float down in the glittery rain! Super cute card!

Davi said...

So very pretty Vicki! I love the sweet image and the glittered rain is very cool! The cut out flowers are so perfect!!

Sandy said...

Hey Vicki! Your card is just as cute as it can be and the rain is out of this world! Now this is what I call a stealable moment! I am plugging in my photographic memory now. Love the rain, love the flowers and adore the mouse!!
XO
Sandy

Deb said...

Vicki, you card is so adorable! I love it, the rain is spectacular! Hugs.

Tanya S said...

Oh wow this is sooo beautiful.I too am a fan of House Mouse. They're just too stinkin' cute!Thanks for joining us at CYP!!

Mandy said...

Hi Vicki,
I'm back,got a bit more time again....Wow this is one stunning card I just love everything,the sweet little mouse,the sparkly rain and the flowers are just so pretty...
Mandy x

michele said...

fabulous card! thanks for joining us this week hugs x

Susie Sugar said...

How cute is that ickle mouse ... so sweet, great card
Hugs Susie Sugar xx

Wendy Ramlakhan said...

WOW!!! This is too stinkin' cute Vicki...love the design, it's brilliant. That rain stamp is awesome!!

bastelkueken said...

Wow Vicky, this creation is wonderful. Perfect in all... Love it

Hugs
Anja

Sabrina aka okimom2girlz said...

Vicki, oh my goodness, wht a sweet card! That little mouse is too sweet and your rain...awesome! Thanks for joining us this week over at Stampin' Sisters in Christ! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

Carol (Gingerbeary8) said...

Vickie this is just so fabulous. I love how you did the glitter for the rain. What an adorable image and cute creative card. Your work is such a joy my friend.

Bear Hugs,
Carol :O}

Betty Wright said...

Vicki, this is stunning! The sparkly rain and the CE centered flowers are just fabulous! Adorable card!

ribenaruby said...

Stunning Vicki! Love how you created the bed of flowers beneath, just wonderful! Ruby x

Rica said...

Fabulous card Vicki, you've certainly achieved what you wanted to, the little mousie really looks like he's floating into the rain. Love the beautiful sparkle and beautiful flowers.

So glad you joined us at Mouse Mouse and Friends,
hugs
Heather xx

decp8nter said...

Oh so cute! I love those flowers this little parachute guy is jumping into. The glitter rain is perfect.

Monique said...

Another Fabulous card Vicki!!! Love the whole idea of him floating into the flowers... Wonderful job.... I hope you have a great weekend!!

Joan Ervin said...

Awwww, this is sooo cute....love the sweet image and how cool is that glittery rain!!!!

Diane said...

You totally got the effect oh him floating in the rain!
LOVE your card girl!

Patricia Garcia said...

Wow girl, you really outdid yourself with this one!! Love the rain effect and the pretty flowers below!! Have a great weekend!!

Hugs,
Patricia

Sharon Caudle said...

Oh what a fabulous, fabulous, fabulous card!!!!! Truly gorgeous! I love it!!!!
hugs!!

Tasha said...

My goodness this is fabulous, i love how you have done the rain and those beautiful daisies!
love tasha xx

Iulia said...

Wow, this is gorgeous, Vicky! Love the sentiment and the feelin it induces! Great coloring and love the glitter!
Hugs and have a happy Sunday!
Iulia

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous card Vicki :-) the image is very cute and the sentiment is perfect ,,, I love this :-)

thanks for joining us on the HM&F Monday Challenge :-)
luv
Lols x x x

Sue from Oregon said...

Hmmm, I've only peeked at this card 3 or 4 times and thought I had left a comment already...guess not! TVicki, this is stunning! Love the gentle glittery rain! Thanks for sharing this at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge! Sue K

Sue said...

Vicki, congrats on winning the random draw at House Mouse for your great card!!!

Hugs
Sue

Stacy aka Twinshappy on SCS said...

Love love love this! The rain looks wonderful and this HM is totally CUTE!!!!

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