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

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

How'd THAT happen?

 I'm in "whacky" mode today with a silly card for the

  Monday House Mouse and Friends Challenge.


How'd THAT happen?

  • Did they drink too much Colloidal Silver? 
  • Were they feeling Blue and "blue" just happened? 
  • Did they try and try until they turned blue in the face, and ultimately, had an accident?
  • Were they transformed during a Blue Moon event?
  • Is it a Halloween costume effect gone awry?
Amanda is trying her best to help her chipmunk buddy. Something tells me both of them were lucky that things did not become even MORE serious. Giggling. What do YOU think they were up to? 

Are there clues in the list of recovery rules?

Pigmented with Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 Color Pencils and Gamsol these mischievous friends were fun to color (although my friends were shaking their heads in disbelief - I can see their point).


Thanks for brightening my day with your visit!

Products: Dies- Cheery Lynn Dutch Doily Rectangle Frame; Stamps- 292 The Quick Fix (Amanda) from 1999. Punches - MS Doily Lace Trim Deep Edge, MS Scalloped Scallops edger. Color Wash Jewels Blue Topaz, goldenrod burlap, misty blue glitter

Challenges I'd like to play in please:

  1. House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge #326 - 10/25
  2. Pammie's Inky Pinkies #2042  10/25
  3. Classic Design Challenge #10 11/1
  4. Outlawz Color Challenge Oct 20-Nov 2
Special Hugs to you,



44 comments:

Sue said...

I'm so excited that you are playing along! How fun did you make this little scene, when in actuality it seems quite serious!! Love how you colored it up
and added your fun remarks. Thanks for sharing it with us at the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge. LOVE THIS!

Hugs
Sue

Bunny said...

I love that this is colored in blue. The blue die is great, too. It's just really cute. Thank you for joining us at House Mouse and Friends Monday challenge. It's a good thing there's a rule book on "How To Recover Quickly". {Bunny} Designer for House Mouse and Friends

Sue said...

Hi Donna, Loving this one.

Hope you have a nice day. Sue

brenda said...

A bit of "whacky" is good some days Donna, helps the world go round and it sure does need a bit of help lately.

Take care my friend,

B x

Jackie T said...

Hi Donna this is a fantastic card. I love it. Those mice are just so cute. Have a good day. Take care. Hugs Jackie

cotnob said...

A super card Donna, such a fun image and great design - I love the way you have coloured them - your card certainly brought a smile to my face.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Chris said...

This is wonderful Donna! Love the colours and of course that cute image, sure to bring a smile to someone who is feeling under the weather and perhaps a bit sorry for themselves! I'm going to remember that sound advice- and next time I fall off the birdbath I promise not to chew off my bandages. Thanks for the smiles!
xx

April said...

I love your blue mice! Your card is so lovely. I am so glad you joined in our HMFMC challenge! xx

Linda Simpson said...

This is fabulous Donna, I just love these mice.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Hazel (Didos) said...

Ahhh I love your wee blue mice!! They are fabby!! I think its blue moon magic thats done it!! Hope all is well, Hazelx

cuilliesocks said...

Hi Donna, what a terrific card, I love the mouse image, so cute and your colouring is fabulous, love the colours you've used too.
I hope you are keeping better now and certainly keeping safe from the virus, hugs Kate x

Mac Mable said...

Adorable and cute and they both look like they have been up to mischief x. Hope you are feeling well today? x.

Donna Ellis said...

LOL! I agree, Mac! They were TOTALLY doing something they should not have been doing. It's something I would get caught at, too, so I am not too hard on them. In fact, I enjoy giggling with them as much as I do at myself. Thanks for asking about feeling -- I am learning to adjust to the "new plateau" and am now back in the stage of feeling grateful for my little life, and ESPECIALLY GRATEFUL for those in my little life - people like you. love, de

Donna said...

This is gorgeous, like the image and sentiment and your coloring, especially the use of blue and the frame compliments it so well. Its nice to see you up to posting again. Hugs, Donna

NanaConnie said...

I love your blue mice, Donna, and I'm betting they went for a swim in the inkwell ! Fabulous die choice for framing them. So happy to see you posting. Now, time for a DT hat - thanks for entering at Pammie's Inky Pinkies this week. Good luck.
NanaConnie. DT

Verna Angerhofer said...

That is so fantastic. Great card design and such a cute stamp.

Mia said...

What a lovely card, Donna!!! Really beautiful!
Thank you so much for entering our challenge at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Regards,
Mia
Designer for House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
craftartista.blogspot.com {My Blog}

Aimeslee Winans said...

Just adorable and so well made! My answer is: Do Not Go Anywhere Near Aimeslee's Property! hahahaha XOX

Lorraine A said...

Super cute card Donna :-) this image just cracks me up, and I love how you coloured them in blue!! How cool is that!! The whole design is just gorgeous :-)

Thanks for joining us on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
Luv
Lols x x x

Lori m said...

I'm still giggling, this is so sweet, cute and just awesome, thank you for the smile today. Hugs, Lori m

KarinsArtScrap said...

fantastic and beautiful card Donna
thanks for join us at our HM and friends ch
Gr Karin

KraftyKoolKat said...

This is so cute & gorgeous Donna. I am not sure if they have been taking advice on Corona Virus cures. lol!!
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Lena said...

The little mice image is super cute. Your card is gorgeous as always, with the use of your pretty dies to make beautiful frames. Awesome colouring too!
Stay safe, my friend.
Hugs,
Lena

Conniecrafter said...

Ha Ha, think he is blue from eating too much food from the bird feeders. Wonderful coloring of it all! Love that gorgeous die to frame it all.

Leslie Miller said...

How fabulous to see your post today, Donna! I'm a couple of days late, but never mind that. Been pretty swamped. I LOVE that you made them blue! Could be any of the above reasons. I think I saw this one in my bird feeder, so I think the fall made him black and blue and the other is blue for sympathy. Really love the frame. This is all just so fun and cute!

Donna Ellis said...

LOL! I think you all are right! Those sweet little critters unwittingly were part of the COVID trials, mistakenly thought they were birds, found themselves in a feeder, became tipsy with joy at all the seeds, fell from the feeder, and sustained black and blue bruises! Then again, they could have escaped from a lab full of radioactive elements - like from a mad scientist - (giggling).

Jacq said...

Donna, these little blue critters are just so darn cute and I love the little story behind their colour. I'm thinking that it is the blue moon magic that's turned them blue. Would hate to think they're sad and blue, although they have been in an accident, poor little mites. :)
Thank you for the chuckle and for joining us over at The Outlawz Colour Challenge.
Jacqui
DT for The Outlawz

Shona Erlenborn said...

What a fantastic little scene and bluetifully colored!! Loving the shading! What a fun post, Donna! A great get well card! I'm thinking that he leapy of the stone wall to reach the bird feeder, but didn't quite make it!

Margarets designer cards said...

I love your card, I also love House mouse., and this card made me laugh, brilliant sentiment

Donna Phelan said...

Those images are the sweetest! I love that do not list too, tee hee. We all need to be a bit more careful in this crazy 2020 world! Really FAB card, love how you put it all together! Be well! xo~

Dorte said...

Love your blue card, Donna, fab colouring. Thanks for joining us on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
Dorte x

Beebeebabs said...

Glad to see you in "whacky" mode with this very cute card. I hate mice but you made these mice look cute thanks for sharing.

Annettes Hobby Rosettes said...

What a fabulously designed project. Loving the colours and the trims plus the addition of the burlap, just super gorgeous. Image is amazing I love it. Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing in our challenge at Classic Design Challenge we really appreciate you joining in.

Annette DT

*Vicki* said...

Hey there friend! So happy to see you are feeling "whacky"!! LOL!! I know that you love these sweet little meeces and I must say you've done them up very clever here! I absolutely love it with the blue tones!! TEE HEE! Glad you're having fun and it's fantastic to read your post! HUGS

Mrs A. said...

I think they are just feeling a little blue . This is a fab fun card.Hugs Mrs A.

aussie aNNie said...

This is stunning, the colours and complete design, wow...xx♥

Beebeebabs said...

Happy Friday my friend

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Donna I am loving this little beauty so much your colouring of the image is fantastic so is the lovely card deign super make
hugs
lorraine x

crafty-stamper said...

Brilliant wacky card Donna love the fun image and perfect die-cut frame.Love the rules to recover quickly list lol
Carol x

BożenA said...

Hello,
I had a lot of fun reading your post :-) Your mice look very funny, like aliens. Or is it an alien race trying to take over the Earth? No matter what, the card is wonderful.
hugs,
BożenA

Pia S said...

Your coloring is really beautiful, Donna. And love the color combination and framing too.

DIANA L. said...

Adorable Donna love your little mice Have a blessed day
DIANA L.

DL.ART
http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

creationsnz said...

I haven't seen this stamp before and it made me laugh out loud! Sometimes we need to get specific about this stuff. Delightful. CarolG

Karen Dunbrook said...

so very sweet.
xx Karen