Thursday, April 8, 2010

April Showers..........


Yep, that's what they say - April showers bring May flowers! We haven't had that many "showers" yet this month but we do have a lot of flowers right now. It's nice to see leaves back on the trees, green grass, and yes, flowers! I think Spring has sprung!

The layout for this card is from MoJo Monday #133 and the "theme" (showers) is for the Stamps R Us Challenge blog. Check this one out - there is a new challenge on the first of each month and yes, you have an entire month to post your project.

This image is Singing in the Rain from Stampabilities. The paper I used is some unknown blue from a textured mat pack from ColorBox, white, Certainly Celery, Pink Pirouette, and some DP from the Good Neighbors pack. The image was colored with Prismacolor Pencils. I really didn't like the buttons but needed something there to stay "in tune" with the sketch and brads or flowers just did not look right.

Thanks for stopping by.....................

Lynn

22 comments:

Lone Pine Designs said...

Great job with the sketch...it's still sitting on my desk wondering what to do with it! That mouse is too cute...he actually looks like he's enjoying the rain!

Becky said...

I just love house mouse and you did a fabulous job with this one. We have had floods here and they are talking of more rain "thunder storms" to night and tomorrow. :(

Lynn McAuley said...

Love what you have created here with the Mojo layout!! Looking forward to a little rain here, soon!! Hope! Hope!

So far the drizzle has just created a green paste of the oak pollen that coats our vehicles!

Emkay said...

That little pink patch around his bellybutton is adorable.

Tammy said...

How adorable. The mouse just makes me smile.

Susan (peebsmama) said...

What an adorable HM image. You did a great job with the Mojo sketch. Such fun colors.

Gardner's Basket said...

Very cute image. Lovely job on the layout.

Emma Fewkes said...

Wow ... I double-clicked on your darling little House Mouse to take a good look at your colouring ... yes, it's a wow! What a wonderful card :)

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

Great image and awesome coloring!!! Wasn't this a great sketch!! I really liked this one! Love your use of the buttons too!!!
Maria

Unknown said...

Lynn what a cute card! Love the buttons!

Unknown said...

I just used my Prisma's for the first time in a long time...your card is very beautiful to look at...wonderful! :)

Shelly Schmidt said...

Darling card! I have a House Mouse started for this challenge as well- not this image, but they are so darling! I am going to try watercoloring mine! Awesome Mojo Sketch too!

Carrie said...

Lynn this is so adorable. Love that image. You did a great job with both challenges.

Lone Pine Designs said...

I've already commented but just wanted to say...please take a peek at the most recent post on my blog titled Ms. Brightside Award!

Mary said...

Awwwwwwwwwe so cute...love the stamp & your coloring.!!
Thankfully we have not been singing in the rain,it's been absolutly gorgeous here.

Karen Howard said...

This is sooooo cute, love the image and your coloring is fantastic! Those rain drops look so real!!!

Cindy said...

I love House Mouse and this is one of my favorites! FANTASTIC card Love the way you colored him.

Patty Gorka said...

Oh, this is really cute! You did a fabulous job with this sketch. I didn't make my card yet for this challenge, thanks for reminding me!

dawnmercedes said...

super card...love the buttons with the ribbons. and your pix are well taken!! what is your secret?

Laura said...

Lynn,beautiful job on the challenges.I really like this layout.I got to try it.TFS

Jean Cross said...

Absolutely beautiful--a card that makes me happy!

Becky said...

This is so cute, I just love the layout of this with this image.