My blog is called "Creative Smiles" because my designs are the result of incorporating mistakes. With fumble fingers that drop whatever they are holding - repeatedly, it takes a lot of giggles, smiles and creative patience during my crafting process. xx

Monday, April 17, 2017

Stella Happy Meds {Sparkle N Sprinkle}

Hello, dear blogging friends!
Today I have a silly, fun card suitable for:

thinking of you
older birthday
get well
support through a long illness


Anyone familiar with Jodie Mackrell knows that Stella is one of her favorite characters.
Sparkle N Sprinkle fell in love with Stella's unique form of snarkiness and encouragement, and turned this fun image into a rubber stamp set.

Card Size:
5.5" x 7.5" (A7 American)

Colored with Copic Markers, and framed in orange and aqua, a little "Sparkle EP" was added on the doilies and frame for visual interest.

If you enjoy watercolors, embossing this with black detail EP and then watering down brilliant colors in the background and on the jar images, this would be an easy coloring job, too!


Punched with a retired MS punch, the aqua paper was also dry embossed with dotted EF and shmooshed with Brilliance ink.

Putting it all askew is just "typically Stella" (giggle).



Products:
Copic Markers

On a Personal Note:

As mentioned in a previous post, we are in our "wild fire season" in Florida.
Unfortunately, a wild fire broke out close by yesterday, and our clear, fresh air now is laden with ash and smoke. Combining with the heavy layers of pollen everywhere, the smoke and ash is sticking to everything. SO GRATEFUL for the air conditioning.

We live just outside of the Withalacoochee (With-a-la-coo-chee) Forest, so we will see more than the average number of wildlife temporarily, and will keep the water buckets full so they can drink.


Floridians are looking forward to our rainy season, but we must always be careful what we wish for, right? Here is a headline you may find interesting, with over 100 wildfires being fought throughout the state as of April 10, 2017. I know many of you live in areas prone to fires as well. They ARE necessary for the Florida ecology, but just not pleasant - I guess kind of like having to choose to let a surgeon perform a necessary surgery?

Thanks for visiting today!
hugs,

40 comments:

Pia S said...

Most things happen for a reason, I guess, so even wild fires. Your card is so quirky and fun, Stella is a favorite of mine too.

KraftyKoolKat said...

Oh my goodness De I do hope you all keep safe, I will worry about you now sweetie. How lovely of you caring for the wildlife but then that is typical you.

Your card is so full of fun, I love the Stella images.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Linda Simpson said...

Oh my word De this is fabulous! I love the sentiment and made me chuckle. Take care hun.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Linda said...

Your card is so cute, Donna! We sometimes get forest fires here in Quebec, and they can be extremely hazardous. Air conditioning is a definite asset. Take care!

Jackie T said...

Hi Donna your card is stunning that is an amazing image you have used. Stay safe my friend those fires look scary. Hugs Jackie

DIANA L. said...

Such a funny card Donna and your coloring is fab!!
Sorry to hear about your clean air - I saw that on the news
I hope the breezes pick up and clear it out soon.
Have a blessed week

KarinsArtScrap said...

what a cheerful and fun card Donna.
I think you need that with those fires it looks scary. hope your oke.

but I still wish you a Happy Easter Donna.

Gr Karin

Sue said...

Hi Donna, Fab card.

You keep safe. Sue

Lisa said...

Haha, this made me laugh out loud, Donna!! She's so adorable!! I love how you colored her!! The layers and design are so creative and fabulous!! The touches of sparkle are gorgeous!! Love, love it my friend!!

Wow...the fire looks fierce. It makes me sad to see the trees burning, knowing how long it took for them to grow so tall. Stay safe, my friend. Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Donna said...

What a gorgeously designed and colored card and fun! Hope your home stays safe from the fires.

cotnob said...

Such a fun card Donna, Stella always makes me laugh and your bright and cheerful design is perfect.
The wild fires must be very frightening, take care and stay safe.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Unknown said...

hahaha love this card! I know lots of gal pals who would enjoy this! She is FUN! Love your design and those wonky frames, they look awesome! FAB creation!

Verna Angerhofer said...

Dear one, I hope you are not in any danger. That must be awful to have all that smoke in the air. And, as to the card that is so funny! I love the way you colored the image and the cool dies you used to frame it. Thanks for sharing. And stay safe!

Stampsnob. said...

OMG Donna is that fire close enough for you to take those photos Very scary . Don't share your meds you need them //.............Lis

Ann Greenspan's Crafts said...

Cute card, Donna......love her purple hair.

pam said...

Hope you are safe dear friend, must be frightening being near fires.
Fantastic card Donna, great image and colours.
Hugs Pam x

Shona Erlenborn said...

What a fun card Donna - just typically Stella! Love the askew framing - really fits in with the mood! Awesome dotted background and the coloring is fabulous!

Hope the fires are put out soon. Take care of yourselves.

Carole J said...

Funny card, Donna - I love Stella's snarkiness! The die cut and embossed layers add a lovely touch.
Those fires may be necessary for the ecology, but they look so dangerous for both wildlife and humans - hope you and your close ones stay safe! x

Shirley said...

This card is fun and more De, I am sure she was modelled on me !!!

The wildlife must find your water bucket a life safer.

Take care of yourself sweets.

Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
ShirlsCards.

Sue said...

First, your card sure put a smile on my face and gave me a laugh out loud moment this morning. How fun is Stella and the sentiment, hilarious.
Second, those pictures are unbelievable. How scary and the loss of wildlife is sad to think about. Lots of babies in the Spring, and hard to think about these animals being caught up in these fires.

Fun card my friend, just what I need to get me started today.

hugs
Sue

Becky said...

I chuckled out loud at this card. It's so appropriate. Love it!

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, yes, I have this one as a digi. LOVE it! It's printed, but not yet colored. I plan to send it to a friend at my former work place. I have a couple of Stellas for her, in fact. Your card is awesome! Love her purple hair! You've got me all inspired now.

Those fires are a frightening sight when they get so close. I hope you're still safe in your home. Good for you putting out extra water. I wonder how many people think of that?

crafty-stamper said...

Fabulous fun image and sentiment love the wonky angles too-very thoughtful putting out water for the wildlife and hope the fires don't get out of hand and you all stay safe
Carol x

Beebeebabs said...

LOL soooooo funny - love your card and Bugaboo stamps you did a great job as always thanks for sharing!!!!!

Conniecrafter said...

Oh Donna such a fun card and like you said you could use the image for many different type cards! Such neat framing and layering of them too! She will love it!
Oh my sounds like the fires are close hope they can keep it contained, that is such a great idea to have the buckets for the animals :)

NanaConnie said...

Magnificent and terribly funny card, Donna! Love the sparkle. I have been thinking about you with each news report about the Florida fires and hoping they weren't dangerously close to you and yours. Looks like they are practically in your back yard from the photos. Keeping you in prayers, my friend.

Diane said...

What an adorable card design. Stay safe, I hope the fires are contained soon.

Hugs Diane

sarascloset said...

Your card is sooo funny; the wild fires are NOT! Hugs!

MaryH said...

A great smooshed background, with a wonderfully intricate die shape. Had to laugh at the image too! Be safe with the fires, and hope it's not bothering anyone's breathing. That can be so horrible, and also for the wildlife. Thanks for putting some welcome water out for them. Hugs & TFS

Petra Swart said...

Oh, that is such a fun card, Donna!!! For sure has me smiling!!!!! Love the askew panels and the punched borders of the aqua!!! And doilies are always a winner, hey and with some sparkle they're even more special!!!! Your colouring is simply great and I can imagine that it must have been fun to do it!!!! A very cute card for a special friend, Donna!!!!!
Take care with all the fires!!!!! Wonderful of you to have the water out for the wildlife!!!!
Have a great weekend, sweet friend!!!
Hugz

April said...

What a fun card! Love it! Oh my! What a fire! I hope you all remain safe.

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Love your fun card it made me smile :) I have family in Southwest Florida and the fires have been a big concern this winter. It's sad when you can't go outside and everything is covered in soot. How wonderful you leave buckets of water for the wildlife. I hope the rain this weekend puts out the fires. Take care, Hugs, Shirleyxx

Diane said...

What a fun fun card that will make the recipient smile for sure, yes a great stamp, too! The fires look scary, I wold hate to be in the line of them...hope it all has improved by now for sure...I thought I left a comment on this before, my goodness my mind is going for sure...lol...have a great Sunday!

CdeBaca Crafts Gallery said...

Great card, hope all is well. That smoke can be quite bad and hopefully the fire gets contained.

SewPaperPaint said...

These images are such a hoot! So sorry to hear that you are surrounded by fire & smoke. Be safe my friend. Sending rainy day thoughts your way. Hugs, Autumn

aussie aNNie said...

Wild fires, not good, thank goodness this summer we were saved from the fire bugs in a drastic way.
Love your gorgeous fun card De and great colours.xxx
Thanks for taking time to comment while I was away on my scheduled posts. Greatly appreciated.
[aNNie]

Janice said...

A fabulous card Donna, it did make me chuckle! Loving her hair too!
Thank you for the insight into the fires, sounds very frightening, please stay safe.
Janice x

kReN said...

Donna, I love this card and I love Stella!

Lori Kobular said...

Donna this is such a fun card! I love that sentiment and the image!

Paulettebowls said...

OMG! these are all so cute!