Dia daoibh!
According to the radio there has not been a single day without rain since December 29th 2025. Not one. At this stage I am considering building an ark out of A2 card blanks and floating down the Shannon with my Promarkers held high above my head like sacred treasure. If you see two mice sailing past your window, just wave.
Speaking of small creatures thriving in damp conditions, here is today’s card!
I kept it CAS because sometimes less is more and sometimes I simply refuse to wrestle with busy layouts. The gingham background is giving full on cosy kitchen table vibes. Very jam sandwiches and strong tea. The focal panel is softly curved to keep things sweet and simple. I used House Mouse 'Everything is Coming Up Roses'. Mudpie and Amanda are clearly making the most of the horticultural situation. I coloured the pair of them and the rose with Promarkers, building up the browns for all that fluffy fur and giving the rose a rich red that practically glows.
Naturally I could not leave it alone. A bit of glossy accents on the rose for shine, a sprinkling of Nuvo Drops White Blizzard for that subtle sparkle, and a few gems dotted around like polite little raindrops that actually behave themselves.
You might notice there is no sentiment. That was deliberate. Sometimes I like to leave a card blank so it can be whatever you need it to be. Birthday, thank you, thinking of you, sorry I ate the last biscuit. It keeps its options open. Very wise. Very adaptable. Like an Irish person discussing the weather.
Right, I am off to check if it is raining again. If it is, I may start colouring ducks instead. They seem more emotionally prepared.
16 comments :
That gingham background is gorgeous and I love the smattering of gems. Nothing else is needed for such a cute image xx
I love House Mouse critters. Real mice tend to give me the heebie-jeebies, though. Your card is perfection!
It has been wet here pretty much everyday since Halloween when my Granddaughters gazebo party was a washout and then got blown away! Like your idea of the ark and not forgetting your promarkers! I love the cute House Mouse image and beautifully coloured and shaded.
Carol x
Thank you for joining us at A Place to Start.
Carol DT x
The coloring is gorgeous 😍
This is so cute! I love the gingham paper and your coloring is wonderful! Thanks for sharing at HMFMC. xx
I don't know where you live but I wish we had some of that rain. We are in need of some in Florida. Your bio cracked me up. I wonder if your house has glitter everywhere like mine does. Including the kitchen drawers. How does it get everywhere? Now, on to the card........This is so cute. I love gingham and your card is so beautifully colored. The glossy accents was a lovely addition. Thank you for joining us at the HMFMC. {Bunny} Designer for House Mouse and Friends
An adorable card with those mice. The colouring is awesome and that red background highlights the scene.
Here in Spain it has been the same, weeks and weeks raining but finally we have had a sunny week, and we really needed after all the floods that have been around the country.
Thanks for joining us at A Place To Start. Hugs, María.
Really pretty card. Your coloring on that image is fabulous!
Super cute and great coloring! Thanks for sharing with us over at HMFMC DT Pam
thank you for sharing this creation with us at A Place to Start - love your critter cards!! Hope to see you again soon!
Cute and adorable! Very well coloured, no wonder you’d rescue your pro-markers in a deluge. And the gingham is the perfect background to balance your card. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful CAS card with us at The Krafty Chicks Challenge! So nice to see you in the gallery.
Diane - DT KCC
This is too adorable! Thanks so much for sharing this delightful project at A Place to Start!
Hugz,
Chana
Fabulous creation, love your choice of image. Thank you for joining us at House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge.
Happy Crafting
Tracy x
I love your plaid paper and the fun shape of your main image. Nicely done! Thanks for sharing with us at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge. 💕Sue Kment
Wendy! Wendy!! Sorry to hear that you had many consistent days of rain! Hopefully that's in your past and you've been having some sunshine since you shared this sweet card with CCC and HQCOLCB in February!! We're getting a forecast of rain for 5 straight days. The total rainfall might be 3 inches or more. It's needed. Our farmers, including my siblings and I, will appreciate more moisture before planting season starts in a few weeks! Thanks for your support!
I love the House Mouse stamps.
Your card is so sweet.
Greetings BAstelfeti
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