Layers, layers, and more layers at Mo's!

Hellooooooo! And welcome, once again, to my little corner of Blogland!! So . . . guess what? I made it to and from New York City in one piece! And I had THE BEST TIME hanging out with my sweet and silly DT sistah, Debbie! Here's a picture of the Statue of Liberty taken during our ferry trip to Ellis Island.

And here we are having dinner before going to the theater. I'm the one on your right in desperate need of a haircut! (Notice the bottles of wine behind us! All I can say is . . . delish!)

Okey dokey . . . now that I've had my little "getaway," I need to get back to "work" 'cuz it's time for another fun challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! This week's challenge theme is . . .

"Layering"

So here's the deal . . . my sister, Dee, asked me to make a card for a friend of hers who is former military and retiring from her job with the Veteran's Administration. Dee requested "fatigue" paper . . . and, as luck would have it, I actually had some!! Amaaaazing!! So, here's what I came up with . . .

For this week's card, I decided to make a "twisted easel card" with one of Mo Manning's little "soldiers"! This is "Soldier Girl" and is available HERE in Mo's online store. This image is also available as "Soldier Boy" HERE. Instead of paper piecing, I decided to color her uniform with Copics . . . and just used lots of colors dotted on here and there. I kinda like how it turned out! Here's a close-up . . .

And a bit of a side view . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 

Image printed on Cryogen "metallic" cardstock

Chocolate Chip and River Rock cardstock: Stampin' Up

Chocolate Chip ribbon: Stampin' Up

DPs: "Just Chillin'" from Making Memories

"Happy Retirement" sentiment: Stampin' Up

Other sentiments: Computer-generated

Buttons, star, clip: my stash

Copics

And finally . . .

So, that's what I've been up to!! Now, please be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog HERE to check out the gorgeous projects created by my talented Design Teamies! Then, please join the fun this week at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! Just remember to use one (or more) of Mo Manning's images (you can find them in Mo's online stores HERE and HERE). Oooh . . . and don't forget . . .  Mo is giving away one $5.00 voucher at her online stores for every 25 entries! (selected by Random.Org, of course).

Thanks so much for stopping by . . . and, as always, thanks for your kind comments! Until next time . . . .

Warm Winter Wishes - Sugar Nellie DT

Happy Monday, my sweet friends! Guess where I am? As this post goes live, I am actually hanging with my sweet friend, Debbie, in NEW YORK CITY! Yikes! How cool is that?! I'll post some pics of the trip later in the week!! But right now, it's time for me to show you the Christmas card I just made as my Sugar Nellie DT project!!

This sweet image is called "Warm Winter Wishes" and is from the Home Grown collection of Sugar Nellie Stamps. I just love these little penguins! They are so adorable, aren't they? This cutie patootie image is available HERE at Funky Kits. Plus . . . this is really cool . . . you can get this image as a digi image OR as a rubber stamp! Here's a peek at the tag sentiment . . .

It just occurred to me that I've been workin' the "tag" thing a lot lately!! Tags just add a fun element, don'tcha think?! Here's a peek from the side (sort of) . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 

Crumb Cake & Cherry Cobbler cardstock: Stampin' up
DPs: 25 Days of Christmas Collection by "Simple Stories"
Snowflake die: Magnolia
Charm, string, snowflake stamp: my stash
Tag & envelope: Melissa Frances

Copics & pencils

Here's a look at the inside . . .

I decided to use just the DPs inside since they had such fun patterns and sentiments already!! Plus there's space on the right for a personal note! And here's one more view . . .

And . . . that's it for me, my sugarplums! Thanks so much for stopping by to take a look at my latest Sugar Nellie DT card! And, as always, thanks so much for your very sweet comments! Until next time . . . hugs!!

We're so "distressed" this week at Mo's!

Wheet whooooo!! It's Thursday . . . and I am so, soooooo excited that it's almost the weekend!! Guess what I'm doing this weekend . . . give up?! I'm taking the train to New York City to hang out with my "bestie" and sweet DT sistah, Debbie! And we are going to eat and drink and laugh and go to the theater and just play "tourists"! I can't wait!!! I promise to take pics to show you all next week! hehe!!

OK . . . so, it's time for another fun challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! This week's challenge theme is . . .

"Distressing"

So I tried something just a little different . . .

For this week's card, I decided to make a "Joy Fold Card" with one of Mo Manning's most adorable fairies EVER!! This sweet image is from the "3 Baby Fairies" collection and is available HERE in Mo's online store. I just love this cutie's wispy hair and chubby tummy! Here's a bit of a side view . . .

I actually made this card for my sweet daughter-in-law, Christy (mother to 3 of our 6 grandkiddos, Ava, Mia, & Isla Bleu). Her birthday is TODAY!! Ruh roh!! Good thing she doesn't read my blog, 'cuz if she did, she'd have to fake being really, really surprised when the card finally arrives in her mailbox next week! Yep . . . it's true . . . I haven't mailed it yet! But, hey . . . I MADE it in time, at least!! That's good for me!! bwahahaha!! Here's a peek at the inside . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 

Image printed on Strathmore 400 drawing paper
Very Vanilla cardstock: Stampin' Up
Kraft paper
DPs: "Reunion" collection from My Mind's Eye
Round sentiment: Lili of the Valley
"Small wonder" sentiment: Stampin' Up
Corner die: Whimsy
Flower: Wild Orchid Crafts
Pearls, ric rac, & ribbon: my stash
Inside sentiment: Stampendous
Caran d'Ache & Faber-Castell pencils
and . . .
I distressed the edges with my Zutter "Distrezz-it-all"

And last, but certainly not least . . .

So, that's what I've been up to lately!! Now, please be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog HERE to check out the gorgeous projects created by my talented Design Teamies! Then, please join the fun this week at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! Just remember to use one (or more) of Mo Manning's images (you can find them in Mo's online stores HERE and HERE). Oooh . . . and don't forget . . .  Mo is giving away one $5.00 voucher at her online stores for every 25 entries! (selected by Random.Org, of course).

Thanks so much for stopping by . . . and, as always, thanks for your kind comments! Until next time . . . .

Another Tilda . . . I'm having such fun!

Hello again!! I tell ya, I am having a blast making cards for fun!! This is another one that I just decided to make 'cuz I've been missing my sweet little Magnolia stamps!!

So . . . here's the deal . . . I couldn't figure out if this little Tilda has ears or not! It sorta looks a little like an ear . . . at least on her right side! Well . . . no matter . . . I just decided to give her TWO ears . . . what the heck! She'll thank me for it too if she ever has to wear glasses! LOL! Here's an extreme close-up of "Tilda with a Blue Blanket" (in this case, it would be an "aqua" blanket!) . . .

And a sort of "side view" . . .

Card Recipe:

Image stamped onto Cryogen cardstock

Very Vanilla & Pool Party cardstock: Stampin' Up
DPs: Webster's Pages
Pool Party seam binding: Stampin' Up
Lace & flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Romantic Rectangles & Lacy Square dies: Spellbinders
Corner die: Marianne's Designs
Inside tag & mini Tilda stamp: Magnolia
Pearls: My stash

Copics & Various colored pencils

A peek at the inside . . .

And, of course, being the creature of habit that I am . . .

 I thought I'd enter this card into a couple of challenges . . .  

Magnolia-licious Color Challenge - Aqua, pink & cream
Wild Orchid Challenge #57 - Summer Flowers
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #176 - Let's hear it for the girls

Gotta run! My hubby thinks I need to get some exercise . . . so we're going for a walk! Fortunately the weather is quite nice today! hehe! Thanks so much for stopping by to visit! Thanks (in advance) for all your sweet comments! Hugs . . .

Tilda . . . just for fun!

Hey there my blogging friends!! It's Sunday and I have been doing a bit of "playing" lately! That's right . . . I made a card JUST FOR FUN!! And wanted to share it with you . . . (be forewarned . . . bright papers! Ya better grab your sunglasses!! hehe!)

I made this card for our sweet grand-daughter, Sophie . . . she's my little "crafting" buddy! Soph lives about 2000 miles away, but we "Skype" and craft together quite regularly! She just started 1st grade . . . all day school! She's doing well . . . her mom (my daughter) is a wreck!  Maybe I should make a card for my daughter too! Here's a close-up of "Tilda with Pencils" . . .

And a sort of "side view" . . .

Card Recipe:

Image stamped onto Cryogen cardstock

DPs: Class of '87 Collection: Kaiser Craft

Lucky Limeade cardstock: Stampin' Up

Kraft paper,twine, charm, flowers, & brad: My stash

Spiral notebook edge punch: Fiskars

Red pearl pen: Viva

Copics & Various colored pencils

A peek at the inside . . . 

And, of course, the ever popular "ahhhtsy" view . . . 

 I thought I'd enter this card into a few challenges . . .  

7 Kids Challenge #54 - Flower Power

Totally Tilda Challenge #53 - Kraft

Magnolia-licious Highlites - Autumn Spendor
Frosted Design, Fab. Friday Challenge - Twine

Just Magnolia - Back to School

Cute Card Thursday - Back to School

Am off to finished coloring another "just for fun" Tilda! Wheet whoo! Thanks so much for stopping by to visit! Thanks (in advance) for all your sweet comments! Hugs . . .

We're all FRIENDS over at Mo's!

Howdy do, my darlins! Here we are at Thursday again!! My fave day of the week . . . 'cuz it's almost the weekend, AND 'cuz it's time for another funtabulous challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! And guess what else . . . this is the first week for Mo's new Guest Designers! I can't wait to see what they come up with!! Please make sure you visit their blogs and leave 'em a little love!! Okey dokey . . . so, this week's challenge theme (selected by our very sweet and talented DT sister, Elaine) is . . .

"Friends"

And here's my little something . . .

Now . . . I've had this sweet image for quite some time and decided it was perfect for this week's challenge theme! Here's a close-up . . .

This sweet image is called "I Love It" and is available HERE in Mo's online store. I just love this cutie's whispy hair. She reminds me of our grand-daughter, Mia. Her hair is baby fine . . .and she LOVES her baby dolls!! Here's a bit of a side view . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 

Image printed on Cryogen Paper
Very Vanilla cardstock: Stampin' Up
DPs: "Jack & Jill" collection from Prima
Tag sentiments: Lili of the Valley
Corner die: Whimsy
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Pearls & jute: my stash
Inside sentiments: Whimsy
Copics & various colored pencils (Caran d'Ache & Faber-Castell)

A peek at the inside . . .

And finally . . .

So, there ya go . . . my interpretation of this week's "Friends" challenge theme!! Now, please be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog HERE to check out the gorgeous projects created by my talented Design Teamies! Then, please join the fun this week at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! Just remember to use one (or more) of Mo Manning's images (you can find them in Mo's online stores HERE and HERE). Oooh . . . and don't forget . . .  Mo is giving away one $5.00 voucher at her online stores for every 25 entries! (selected by Random.Org, of course).

Thanks bunches for stopping by . . . and, as always, for your sweet comments! Until next time . . . .

Oops . . .

Happy Monday, my sweet friends! I hope you had a great weekend! Mine was filled with live jazz music (we went to a Jazz festival) and hanging out with my sweet hubby! We won't even mention the rain or the fact that there were no public restrooms . . . just creepy porta-potties! Ugh!! Now that you have that mental image burned into your brain . . . . Aaacck!!! Let's move on, shall we?!

So . . . guess what? It's August and I haven't even started on my Christmas cards! And today's Sugar Nellie DT project won't qualify as a Christmas card either! hehe! I'm still in a "Summer" frame of mind, I guess!

For today's card, I used one of my favorite Sugar Nellie stamps! I just realized, I say that a LOT! They're ALL my faves, I think! hehe! But I have always been especially fond of "Honey Pip." She's from the Sherbet Pip Collection of Home Grown Sugar Nellie Stamps . . . and is available HERE at Funky Kits.

This card is a belated birthday card . . . I made it for my art teacher whose birthday was last week! Aacck! Shame on me!! But I bet she'll like this . . . even tho it's a little late! Here's a bit of a side view . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 

Blushing Bride cardstock: Stampin' up
Kraft paper & DPs: my stash
Ruffled ribbon: Stampin' Up

Corner die: Whimsy
Tag & envelope: Melissa Frances
Flowers & lace: Wild Orchid Crafts
Tag sentiment: Stampin' Up
"Oops" sentiment: Stampendous
Inside sentiment: Sweet Stamps.com
Copics & Prismacolor pencils

Here's a look at the inside . . .

 A close-up of the inside sentiment . . .

And, finally . . .

And . . . that's it for me, my darlins! Oh, wait . . . I've decided to enter this card into the following challenges:

CLP Challenge #50 - Sketch

Wild Orchid Challenge #56 - Pink & Green
The Ribbon Girl - Bingo (Image, pearls, ribbon)

Thanks for stopping by to take a look at my latest Sugar Nellie DT card! And, as always, thanks so much for your very sweet comments! Until next time . . . hugs!!

"Love is All Around" at Mo's!

Happy Thursday . . . and welcome, once again, to my little corner of the "blogging" world! I have a sweet little card for this week's challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! The challenge theme this week, chosen by my sweet and talented DT sister Iulia, is . . .

"Love is All Around"

Now, this card is a bit of a departure for me . . . . it's rather clean & simple" . . .  what'cha think?

OK . . . so here's the deal . . . my life has become rather complicated of late, so I decided that it's high time I start working on setting priorities and simplifying a bit. Hence, my "clean and simple" card! Here's a close-up of this darling Mo Manning image . . .

Adorable, huh?! This sweet image is called "Brady and Chloe" and is available HERE in Mo's online store. Here's a bit of a side view . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 

Image printed on Cryogen Paper
Whisper White and Bashful Blue cardstock: Stampin' Up
Bashful Blue ribbon: Stampin' Up
Square Lattice embossing folder: Stampin' Up
"Blackboard" clip: Michael's Craft Store "Dollar Bin"
Buttons: my stash
Inside sentiment: Hero Arts
Glossy accents (on Chloe's shoes & lollipops): Inkssentials

A peek at the inside . . .

Close-Up of the sentiment . . . which I just LOVE! . . . and lots a space for a personal note!

And finally . . .

So, that's what I've been up to lately! "Simplifying!" Now, please be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog HERE to check out the gorgeous projects created by my talented DT sistahs! Then, please join the fun this week at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! Just remember to use one (or more) of Mo Manning's images (you can find them in Mo's online stores HERE and HERE). Oooh . . . and don't forget . . .  Mo is giving away one $5.00 shopping spree at Mo's online stores for every 25 entries! (selected by Random.Org, of course).

Thanks so much for visiting . . . and, as always, for your very kind and encouraging comments! Until next time . . . Mwahhhh!