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Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Mousie, mousie...

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This card was made for a friend's husband, who recently told a tale about a very cheeky mouse in his house, and that was the inspiration for this card!!


It's very CAS, but it works and was appreciated.. I started with the image from Katzel Kraft.  
I know it is a rat, but it served the purpose... 


The image was stamped on the inside of the card in London Fog ink and coloured with watercolour paints and pencil, then masked and a halo brushed around him.
I hand printed the ha ha ha with a fine pen, and added some glossy accents to it's eyes.
The top and bottom edges of the card were accented with geometric washi tape.


I die cut the front panel of the card, and then 'framed' the image with a layer of grey card


The sentiment, a much used magazine freebie, was stamped in London Fog ink, cut into a banner shape, edged with the same  geometric washi tape and mounted on foam tape.


26 comments:

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

What a fun and wonderful card Maxine, love the "mouse" on and in the card and on the envelope. x

Melanie Hungerford said...

Very cute card, and sure to bring back the memory of the mouse and a laugh to your friend! Thanks for sharing with us at Simply Clean & Simple.

Mia said...

Your card, Maxine, is soooooo cute and funny!!! I love it!!!

R's Rue said...

So cute.

Sue said...

Great fun card, Maxine, with the laughing mouse. Sure to cheer up the recipient.

Taty said...

a very cute and nice card, perfect clean and simple presentation. Thanks for joining Dream Valley Taty x DT

Darnell said...

Let's just call him a good-sized mouse and enjoy how you have showcased him, Maxine! I am not surprised that your friend's husband loved it and got a real kick out of it. Those are the best cards to make! Hugs, Darnell

Julie said...

How perfect & an appropriate card for sure Maxine. Just love how you've done the laughing mouse. Love them on cards & fabric but don't quite love the real thing (!!) xx

Gerrina said...

It is a fun image and great how this one fitted am adventure of the BD-boy! Always great to make a personal card! Hugs, Gerrina

brenda said...

Sounds like a well inspired card for your friend Maxine.

B x

Dawn T said...

What a fun card Maxine. I bet it was meet with a laugh or two! Very cleverly done.

Cardsbymaaike said...

Super cute card, love those Rats de Ville from Katzelkraft. Thank you for playing at the AAA Birthday Challenges

Neet said...

I love CAS cards and this one is such a fun card too. Whatever the vermin is it works and it created a big smile on my face. I am sure the recipient also smiled.
Blessings, Neet xx

*Vicki* said...

What an adorable mouse! Love your wonderful CAS layout design!

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Maxine, this is so cute! Love that little mouse/rat!

Irish Cherokee said...

Not surprised he liked the card. Your attention to detail and the finishing touches to the inside and envelope are special. Smiles all around.

Love, Hugs and Blessings

At Home In New Zealand said...

He is a really cutie ratty!

Carol W said...

Fun card Maxine. I love the layout you chose. So unique and fun. I have to try this. It is wonderful.

Mariann Jakobsen said...

This is so cute and funny, Maxine! So special and unique!

Karen Letchworth said...

What a darling card, Maxine. That sweet little mouse is too cute to dislike (and I don't like mice). Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful art with us at Word Art Wednesday. I'm always so grateful for you and appreciate the art you share with us. Have a blessed week.

By the way, I'm going to send you an email. I'm wondering if you're available to be a Guest Designer for me. We can chat.

Blessings,
karen

Ellibelle said...

Such a sweet birthday card Maxine! Love the little mouse!

Darlene said...

Oh Maxine, this is so clever! Awesome job! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Simply Clean & Simple challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Co-Owner … Can You Handle the Pressure, Double D, Four Seasons, Peace On Earth, Stencil Fun, Simply Clean & Simple, Two Old Bats, Triple B, Word Power

Tracie said...

What a sweet card. I love the mouse. Thanks for joining us on the PIP Challenges.

aussie aNNie said...

Gorgeous card. Loving beautiful inspiring colours, the design and that style xx

Kathy said...

Maxine, too cute and love the back story...you are the most thoughtful cardmaker I know, always tailoring your designs to the recipient. Smiles, Kathy

Doris P. said...

What a funny idea! Thanks for joining us at S+F=C.