"Summertime" at Mo's!

Hap-hap-happy Thursday, my lovelies!! Hope your week is going well! I've been busy . . . although I can't, for the life of me, figure out what I've been busy with! hehe! Laundry and cleaning and, oh, right, hanging out in my studio making art!! That last one is my favorite thing to be doing!! hehe! Hey . . . speaking of studios and making art . . . it's time for a new challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! The very lovely and talented Kat is our hostess this week . . . and she's chosen a fabulous theme . . .

"Summer's Coming"

And here's what I came up with . . .

OK . . . I know that most people think of swimming and playing outdoors in the sun when they think of Summer! Well . . . what about ladybugs? The come out in the Summer, right? hehe! Oh, alright . . . I confess, I just HAD to color this new image by Mo Manning!! I love her!! Here's a close-up . . .

Allow me to introduce "Baby Fairy Ladybug". Isn't she the cutest little thing you ever did see? You can find her HERE in Mo's online store.

Now, instead of a card, I decided to shake things up a bit and try something a little different. And, as luck would have it, I found this cute little red & white polka dot notebook while rummaging through my craft supplies recently! I just added a bit of black cardstock, some ribbon, and a few embellies . . . and VOILA!!

 My Project "Recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen Matallic White paper
Black cardstock: Stampin' Up
Corner die: Whimsy
Ribbon, ladybugs, fabric flower, & pearls: My stash
White Frantage (I love this stuff!)
Copics & Colored pencils

And last, but not least . . . 

So, there ya have it . . .a fun little notebook that's perfect as an address book or for jotting down "Summer" plans! Please stop on over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog to check out the stunning "Summer" projects created by Kat and the rest of my talented DT sisters! Then, please join us for this week's challenge. It's simple really! Just pull out your craft supplies and at least one Mo Manning image and let the creating begin!!

Oh . . . and don't forget, Mo is awarding (selected at random) one $5.00 shopping spree at her online store for every 25 challenge participants!

Sooooo . . . that's it for me! Thanks so much for stopping by . . . and for leaving such sweet comments! Hugs . . . 

We're doin' "Step Cards" at Sassy Cheryl's! Aaaacck!

Hey there, sweet friends!! Happy Tuesday, one and all! Let's get right down to business, shall we? It's time for another fun challenge at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog!! And this week the very sweet and talented DT "Sassette" Miz Ann is our hostess!! And she chosen a theme that really, REALLY challenged me!! This week's theme is . . .

Step Cards!

(Aaacckk!!)

Soooo . . . I've been making cards for many years and, until now, have managed to avoid making a "Step Card"!! hehe! I have no idea why I've never made one . . . I think they're such fun to look at! Oh, now I remember!! Making a "Step Card" would necessitate my reading and following instructions of some kind!

Well, as you can probably guess, I don't like following instructions! I see myself as more of a free spirit!!  Go figure! But . . . for my sweet Miz Ann, I found a tutorial by Beate Johns at Splitcoast Stampers HERE and actually followed the instructions! But, wait! Before I show you my card, I want to show you what my worktable looked like during what I like to call my "FIRST EVER Step Card" experience! 

Notice the Bloody Mary at the right! hehe!!

OK . . . onto my card!!

Ohhhhh how I miss the beach!! Now, more than ever!! And would you just look at Sassy Sally, smugly lounging in her fancy inner tube? Arrggh! I am green with envy!! Pea green, I tell ya!! 

This darling image is called  "Lazy Afternoon" and is available HERE at Sassy Cheryl's! Here's a view from the other side . . . 

My card "recipe" . . .

Image printed onto Cryogen Metallic White cardstock

Bashful Blue & Certainly Celery cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: "Barefoot Bliss" by Bo Bunny

Labels 2 die: Spellbinders Nestabilities

Sentiment: Whimsy

Clouds & wave dies: Memory Box

Sun stamp: Magnolia

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts

Ribbon: The Ribbon Girl

 Safety pin, pearl, flip-flop punch, & other embellies: My stash

Colored with Copic & Shin Han markers & Colored Pencils

Now, since this is my first ever "Step Card", I wasn't quite sure what to do with the inside . . . especially since I can't consider my card finished until I've decorated the inside! So, I just covered everything I could with DPs! Here's a peek at the inside . . .

And . . . again, having never made one of these (have I mentioned that this is my FIRST EVER Step Card?! hehe!) , I wasn't quite sure what to do about an "artsy" photo!! So . . . this one was taken from kind of a weird angle which I'll call "artsy"! . . . 

Soooo . . . be honest . . . how'd I do on my FIRST EVER "Step Card"? Not too bad, eh? I am actually rather pleased with the results! I'm not sure I'll make another anytime soon . . . but I must admit, it was kind of fun!! (Of course, the Bloody Mary helped! hehe!) Now please pop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog to take a peek at what our clever Miz Ann and the rest of my talented DT sisters have created for your viewing pleasure! Then, grab your craft supplies and at least one Sassy Cheryl image and join us for this week's "Step Card" challenge! Remember . . . 

One lucky participant, selected at random, will win . . .

TWO Sassy Cheryl Digi Images!

DT Call:

Sassy Cheryl's is having a DESIGN TEAM CALL in June . . . 

Details are available at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog HERE!

Ooooh . . . I almost forgot! I've decided to enter this card into Wild Orchid's Challenge #77 - Sunshine

OK . . . now I'm done, I think . . . for now! Thanks bunches for stopping by!! Until next time . . . hugs!

Thanks a BUNCH!

Wow!! Thursday already??! Yikes! What a busy week I've had! Making lots and lots of cards . . . and doing a wee little bit of drawing and practicing with my watercolor paints!! Perhaps someday I'll have some art to share with you . . . for now, though, I'm only brave enough to share my cards and crafting projects!! Oh . . . speaking of cards . . . it's time for a new challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! And Debbie, my dear friend and fellow DT sister at Mo's, is our hostess . . . and she's chosen a perfectly perfect theme . . .

"Thank You!"

Here's what I came up with . . .

Say "hello" to Carolina!! Isn't she absolutely adorable? I just love her sweet little facial features . . . and those ponytails!! Here's a close-up . . .

You can find this sweet image HERE in Mo's online store. Here's a side view . . .

 My Card "Recipe" . . .

Kraft paper, twine, & safety pins: My stash
DPs: "Garden Variety" by Cosmo Cricket
Quilled flower: Cuttlebug
Front sentiment: Computer generated
Inside sentiment: Rubber Stampede
Charm: The Charm Store 24/7

Copics & Colored pencils

A look at the inside (I kept it super simple) . . . 

And last, but not least . . . 

So, there ya have it . . . my interpretation of this week's cool theme!! Now . . . please pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog to check out the fabulous projects created by Debbie and the rest of my talented Design Teamies! Then, please join us for this week's challenge. It's simple . . .  just pull out your craft supplies and at least one Mo Manning image and let the crafting begin!!

Oh . . . and don't forget, Mo is awarding (selected at random) one $5.00 shopping spree at her online store for every 25 challenge participants!

And that's it for me! Thanks so much for stopping by . . . and for leaving such kind comments! They make my day! Until next time . . . 

Ribbons & Laces at Deep Ocean Challenge

Looking for this week's Sassy Cheryl's card? 

No worries . . . HERE it is!

Hey there, my sweet friends!! I am so, sooooooooo excited today because this is my very first challenge as a Design Team member at Deep Ocean Challenge Blog!! I can't tell you how delighted - and honored - I am to have been chosen to work alongside such talented designers . . . from all over the WORLD!!

This fortnight's challenge theme is . . .

Ribbons & Lace!!

And our sponsor for this challenge is none other than . . . 

So . . . are you ready to see my newest creation?

It's no secret . . . I've loved Lili of the Valley images since I first discovered them several years ago. And I'm so excited that I can use any images I want . . . LOTV, Hanglar & Stanglar, Magnolia, and Saturated Canary . . . as well as my favorite Sugar Nellie, Mo Manning, and Sassy Cheryl images! That's the beauty of Deep Ocean Challenges . . . you can use any images . . . or no images at all . . . as long as you follow the challenge theme! Yayyyyy!! OK . . . so, as I was saying . . . this image is called "Meant to Be" and is available HERE at LOTV! Here's a close-up . . .

I made this card for my husband's eldest daughter who recently got married!! I just  thought this image screamed "LOVE" . . . so it seemed perfect for a wedding card! Here's a bit of a side view . . .

My Card Recipe:

Image stamped onto Arches 140# Cold Pressed Watercolor Paper

Bordering Blue cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: "Nature's Garden" by Prima

Curved Rectangle die: Spellbinders Nestabilities

Corner die: Joy Craft

Heart tag die: Magnolia

Banner die: LaLa Land

Butterfly: Bo Bunny
Charm: The Charm Store 24/7

Frantage Shabby Blue embossing powder

Flowers & pearl brad: Wild Orchid Crafts

Seam binding & Cheesecloth: The Ribbon Girl

Lace & pearls: My stash

Inside sentiment: Magnolia

Colored with Tim Holtz Distress Inks

A peek at the inside . . . 

And, finally, my "artsy" view . . . 

So, that's what I've been up to . . . having fun in my studio! hehe! Now . . . please pop on over to Deep Ocean Challenge Blog and take a look at the gorgeous works of art created by my new and very talented Design Teamies! Then, after you've done that, you'll definitely want to pull out your arts and crafts supplies - including some lace & ribbon, of course - and come join us! Who knows . . . you may just be the lucky winner of this fabulous prize . . .

How cool is that?? Answer: Very, VERY cool!! Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit! And thanks for taking the time to leave a quick comment . . . or to just say "hi"! Sending big hugs . . . until next time . . . .

We're all in "stitches" this week at Sassy Cheryl's!

Hello, hello, hello! And a very happy Tuesday to you all!! Are ya ready for another fun challenge at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog?!! Well . . . this week we have the very lovely and talented Miz Judy as our hostess!! And she chosen a very cool theme  . . .

Stitch Away!

(Stitches . . . real or faux!)

Well, of course I chose the "faux stitching" option! haha! I may have to sell my sewing machine! Especially now that I've discovered STAMPS that simulate stitches! What? Don't you remember last week when I said those "yoyo" flowers were the extent of my sewing abilities?! LOL!! OK . . . what'cha think? 

Cool, huh?!! Seriously . . . aren't those "stitches" fantabulous?!! And I didn't even have to figure out how to thread that little sewing machine! hehehe! Sooooo . . . do you recognize these little cuties? Why, it's Noah and Sally!! And, get this . . . these are NOT digi images!! They're Sassy Cheryl's rubber stamps!! I "masked" the two stamps so they could be playing together! Once again, I just couldn't decide which to use, so I used them both!! Here's a close-up . . . 

I have to tell ya, these new rubber stamps are AWESOME!! They come attached to foam cling so that all you need to do is trim them, peel off the backing, attach to an acrylic block, ink, and stamp!! The stamps themselves are deeply etched . . . and give a crisp, clean image!! I LOVE 'EM!! Oh oh oh . . . and get this . . . the set comes with a plasticized card on which to mount the stamps for storage!! Yikes!! I am beyond delighted!! Oops . . . I nearly forgot to tell you . . . this stamp set is called "We're All Ears" and is available HERE at Sassy Cheryl's! Here's a bit of a side view . . .

  My card "recipe" . . .

Images stamped onto Cryogen Metallic White cardstock

Bashful Blue cardstock: Stampin' Up

Digital DPs: "Grandma's Pantry-too" from Nitwits

Sentiments: Whimsy "School Yard Fun"

"In Stitches" stamp set: Lili of the Valley

Flower die: Magnolia

Ribbon, button, & pearls: My stash

Colored with Copics & Colored Pencils

A look at the inside . . .

And . . . last but not least . . .  

Soooo . . . was I right? Fun, huh??! Now please pop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog to take a peek at what that clever Miz Judy and the rest of my talented DT sisters have been up to this week!! Then, grab your craft supplies and at least one Sassy Cheryl image and join us for this week's "Stitch  Away" challenge! Remember . . . 

One lucky participant, selected at random, will win . . .

TWO Sassy Cheryl Digi Images!

Oh . . . and  just a reminder...

Sassy Cheryl's will be having a DESIGN TEAM CALL in June . . . 

so stay tuned for details . . . coming next week!

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Until next time . . . hugs!

Life's a Journey . . . at Sugar Nellie's!

Hey there, sweet friends!! You know how much I love my Sugar Nellie Monday, right? And I love today's Monday (hehe!) even more than usual! Why? Well . . . because I get to kick off a full 2 weeks of Sugar Nellie stamps by the amazing UK artist, Leanne Ellis! And I do love Leanne Ellis!!

So, without further ado . . . here's my new Sugar Nellie project . . .  

This image is, of course, from the Leanne Ellis collection of Sugar Nellie stamps. She's called "Journey" . . . and is available HERE at Funky Kits. It's such fun to color Leanne's images . . . they're so quirky . . . and they just make me smile! Here's a close-up . . .

And, my fave color combo too . . . peach & green!! Delicious, huh?!

 

My card "recipe" . . .

Image inked onto Cryogen Metallic White cardstock
River Rock & Chocolate Chip cardstock: Stampin' up

DPs: "French Kiss" by Glitz
Edges "aged" with Chocolate Chip ink by SU
Seam binding & lace: The Ribbon Girl
Flowers & pearl brad: Wild Orchid Crafts
Bronze filagree corners: The Charm Store 24/7
Pearls: My stash
Colored with Copics & Colored pencils

 

A peek at the inside note card . . .

And, my signature "artsy" view . . .

So, that's it for me today!! I hope you enjoyed this crossover card half as much as I enjoyed making it! Thank you so much for stopping by. I'll be back tomorrow with another new little somethin' somethin'!! Until then. . . hugssssss!

Red, White, & Blue at Mo's!

Greetings . . . and happy Thursday, my darlings!! Are you ready for a new challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog? I know I am!! I tell ya, I do love Thursdays!! Now . . . did you know that tomorrow (May 17th) is Norwegian National Day? It's true!!

And, since our talented DT sister, Tine, (who lives in Norway) is our hostess this week, she's chosen Norway's flag colors for our challenge theme . . .

"Red, White, & Blue"

So, you see . . . not only do you get to see cards here . . . you get information about current affairs!! Thanks to Tine, that is!! So . . . red, white, & blue it is . . . (well, there's a teensy bit of yellow in my card this week . . . try to ignore those parts! hehe!) What'cha think?

So . . . here's the deal . . . I've loved this adorable Mo Manning image since it first came out! But I had no idea what kind of card I could make with it . . . until my eldest son told me recently that he's become a regular "Mr. Fixit"!! Apparently he's doing all kinds of fancy schmancy things in his house . . . painting, grouting, plumbing, etc.!! Why oh why doesn't he come stay with his mama for a while? I have plenty of fun home repairs to keep him busy . . . for at least a couple of weeks!! hehe!! Alas . . . I digress . . . back to my card!! Soooooo . . . I decided this little cutie would be perfect for a birthday card for Andy!! Here's a close-up . . .

This little guy is called "Fixer (boy)" and is available HERE in Mo's online store. This darling image is also available as a girl HERE! Here's my card from the side. . . sort of . . .

 My Card "Recipe" . . .

Very Vanilla & Red Red cardstock: Stampin' Up
Digital DPs: "Assembly Too" available at Nitwits
Corner die: Whimsy
Hardware, ribbon, & front sentiment: Stampin' Up
Inside sentiment: A-Muse
Charms: The Charm Store 24/7

Copics & Colored pencils

A peek at the inside (I added an pocket for a gift card to a home improvement store, of course!) . . . 

And one more pic . . .

I hope you've enjoyed my "Red, White, & Blue" creation! It sort of turned out "Clean & Simple" too! hehe! Maybe there's hope for me yet! Now . . . please visit Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog to check out the fabulous projects created by Tine and the rest of my talented Design Teamies! Then, please join us for this week's challenge. It's simple . . .  just pull out your craft supplies and at least one Mo Manning image and let the crafting begin!!

Oh . . . and don't forget, Mo is awarding (selected at random) one $5.00 shopping spree at her online store for every 25 challenge participants!

And that's it for me! Thanks so much for stopping by to see what I've been doing with my time! Until next time . . . 

We're doin' "Lace & Handmade Flowers" at Sassy Cheryl's!

Well, well, well! Here it is . . . another fabulous Tuesday!! Why fabulous, you ask? Well . . . for lots of reasons . . . health and happiness and beautiful weather . . . oh, yeah . . . and because it's time for super-de-duper challenge at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog?!!  Wheet whoo! My sweet friend and talented (yet cleverly sassy) Cathy (hey . . . Sassy Cathy . . . that has a nice ring to it, huh?) is our hostess this week!! And Miz Cathy would like to see us make something with  . . .

Lace & Handmade Flowers!

So . . . I decided to try something a bit different!! Brace yourselves!! You are about to witness the full extent of my "sewing" abilities!! hehe! Wait for it . . . .  

Fabric Flowers!! Cool, huh?!! OK . . . so . . . allow me to introduce you to two of Sassy Cheryl's newest digi images!! Meet "Maddie and her Ladybug" AND "Max and his Ladybug"!! I just couldn't decide which of these two sweethearts to color up this week . . . so I did what any indecisive person would do! I used them BOTH! hehe!! I actually merged these two cutie patooties . . . and erased the ladybugs! Why? Well . . . not because I don't love ladybugs. . . 'cuz I love them plenty!! I just thought that Maddie and Max - sans ladybugs - look like they're sharing some delicious gossip!! Here's a close-up . . . 

I have to tell ya, I just love the "vintage-y" look of these new images!! You can find them HERE and HERE in the "New" section of Sassy Cheryl's store!! Now . . . since Maddie and Max look kinda vintage-y to me, I decided to go with a totally "RETRO" feel with this card!! Lime green and teal blue . . . how fabulously retro is that?! And, can ya believe it? I found fabric to match! So . . . retro flowers too! hehe! Here's a bit of a side view . . .

  My card "recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen Metallic White cardstock

Lucky Limeade & Island Indigo cardstock: Stampin' Up

Cuttlebug embossing folder

Sentiment:100 Proof Press

Corner die: Whimsy

Trellis punch: Martha Stewart

Lace, ric rac, fabric (for flowers), & buttons: My stash

Colored with Copics & Colored Pencils

A peek at the inside . . .

I know . . . kinda bright, huh? Well . . . everything was bright and psychedelic in the 60's! hehe!! Oh . . . and since this is just an "anything" card, I thought this sentiment would be kinda fun . . . 

It pretty much says it all, right? Oh . . . and . . . let's not forget the "artsy" view . . . 

So, there ya have it!! Lace & handmade flowers . . . just for my sweet - and very sassy - Cathy!! Now do skip on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog to take a peek at what my talented DT sistahs have been up to this week!! Then, grab your craft supplies and at least one Sassy Cheryl image and join us for this week's "Lace & Handmade Flowers" challenge! Remember . . . 

One lucky participant, selected at random, will win . . .

TWO Sassy Cheryl Digi Images!

Oh . . . and  one more super cool thing...

Sassy Cheryl's will be having a DESIGN TEAM CALL in June . . . 

so stay tuned for details . . . coming soon!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Until next time . . . hugs!