Mo's WINTER SALE!!!

Hello all...and Happy New Year!! There's still time to join this fortnight's challenge. Just click HERE to enter your own favorite Mo "make" of 2014!! You have until 9:00 a.m. Eastern time (that's New York time) on January 5, 2015 to enter for a chance to win a trip to Mo's online store with a $5.00 gift voucher!!

And...this just in...

Mo's Having a Winter Sale! New Stamps!

YAY!!
It's Mo's Winter Sale!!! 

Save 20% off your digital stamp order
use code BIGCHILL

now through Sunday, January 11!!!

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My Fave Mo "Make" of 2014

Hey there, my lovelies! Welcome, once again, to my little corner of Blogland!! And Happy Holidays!!

Guess what? There's another super fun challenge happening over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog!! Our challenge for this fortnight is for each of us to take a look at all the projects we've created in 2014 using one (or more) of Mo Manning's images . . . and then select a FAVORITE!! Whoa . . . that's a tall order! I love ALL of my Mo "makes"!! This card, though, is one of my faves! You may remember seeing it . . . just a few weeks ago, in fact! This is the card I made using Mo's "Fairy Christmas" digi set available HERE.

The following post first appeared here on my blog on 11/27/14. Enjoy!

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I used all three of the Fairy Christmas images and merged them! And then . . . I added lots and lots and LOTS of glitteriness!!

I decided to do something a little different . . . I decided to make a "Shadow Box" card (you can find an easy tutorial HERE) . . . but then I took it a step further and made my "shadow box" into an easel card!! (I needed more space for more and more and more glitter!!)

My card "recipe"

Fir tree die: Magnolia

Pearls & white cardstock: My stash
Embossing folder: Embossalicious
Heat & Stick powder and Dazzling Diamonds: Stampin' Up
Snowflake punch: Martha Stewart
Snowflake edge punch: Stampin' Up

Copics & color pencils

And a side-ish view . . .

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So . . . now it's your turn. But first . . . please head on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog HERE to check out the fabulous 2014 cards made by my talented Design Teamies! Then, please join us! Just upload a fave Mo card or 3-D project that you created in 2013.

Oh, oh, 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! What an easy and fun way to get some new Mo images, right?!

Okey dokey . . . that's it for me! Sending much love and joy to you and yours this holiday season! And . . . here's to a very safe and prosperous New Year for us all!! Warm hugs . . . until next year!

We're getting "KRAFTY" at Mo's!

Hey everyone! Just a couple of week's until Christmas . . . and, as luck would have it, it's also time for another challenge over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog!! This fortnight's "host" is my talented friend and Design "teamie" Kim!! She'd like to see cards and projects made with . . .

"Kraft Paper"

Hmmmm . . . pretty easy, huh?! Here's what I came up with . . .

And another . . .

And one more . . .

I decided to make three small "kraft" cards using Mo's "Valerie in Winter" images!! They're precious . . . and super-de-duper easy to color/paint. I used Copic Sketch markers and colored pencils for these cuties . . . and, naturally had to add some "sparkle"!!  You can find this fabulous "Valerie" digi set HERE in Mo's online shop!!

And here's one more pic of all three little cards . . .

Now, I hope you'll pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog to check out the fun projects created by Kim and the rest of my super-talented Design Team sisters! Then please join us for this fortnight's "Kraft" Challenge!!

** Mo will be awarding (winner selected at random) one of her images as a Penny Black "Slapstick" cling stamp!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by! See you soon!! Hugs . . . .

Clean & Simple, Kraft Paper, AND Mo Manning . . .

Hello everyone! Just a quick post today since I have lots and lots of Christmas "things" to get done . . . but I wanted to share a little Clean & Simple creation I whipped together using kraft paper and a darling little Mo Manning digi image . . .

This cutie is called "Snow Pals" and is available HERE in Mo's online store!! I actually painted this image with Sennelier watercolor paints! And added a bit of Liquid Applique (enhanced with my heating tool) for the fur. DPs are from Nitwits. Here's a side-ish view . . .

Don't forget to join us for our current challenge over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog where our theme is "Snow"! Mo is awarding (selected at random) one $5.00 shopping spree at her online store for every 25 challenge participants! What an easy and fun way to get some new Mo images, right?!

Thanks so much for stopping by! See you soon!! Hugs . . . .

Christmas Cards...

Just a quick post today . . . I've been crazy busy making Christmas cards . . . using some of my old fave stamps!! "Tilda" by Magnolia . . .

Painted with Tim Holtz Distress Inks

Painted with M. Graham watercolor paints

Painted with M. Graham watercolor paints

And here's one I created with a sweet Lili of the Valley stamp . . .

Painted with M. Graham watercolor paints

I purposely kept these all very Clean & Simple since they'll be going in the mail!! Back shortly with another creation!!

It's "SNOWING" Fairies at Mo's!!

Happy Thursday . . . and Happy Thanksgiving! It's time for another challenge over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog!! And there is something extra special happening . . . soooo, be sure to stop by and check it out!!

Our very own little "fairy" artist, Mo Manning, has been busy, busy, busy creating all sorts of magic!! She's just created the most adorable Snow Fairy set of images called "Fairy Christmas" . . . available HERE in Mo's online store!! And . . . my DT sisters and I were lucky enough to get a "sneak peek" at these cuties! Sooooo . . . this fortnight's theme for Mo's Challenge is . . .

"Snow or Snowflakes"

And, of course, I used the new "Fairy Christmas" set. What'cha think?

I used all three of the Fairy Christmas images and merged them! And then . . . I added lots and lots and LOTS of glitteriness!!

I decided to do something a little different . . . I decided to make a "Shadow Box" card (you can find an easy tutorial HERE) . . . but then I took it a step further and made my "shadow box" into an easel card!! (I needed more space for more and more and more glitter!!)

My card "recipe"

Fir tree die: Magnolia

Pearls & white cardstock: My stash
Embossing folder: Embossalicious
Heat & Stick powder and Dazzling Diamonds: Stampin' Up
Snowflake punch: Martha Stewart
Snowflake edge punch: Stampin' Up

Copics & color pencils

And a side-ish view . . .

Now, please be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog to check out the positively STUNNING projects created by my super-talented Design Team sisters! Then please join us for this fortnight's "Snow" Challenge!!

** Mo will be awarding (selected at random) one $5.00 shopping spree at her online store for every 25 challenge participants! What an easy and fun way to get some new Mo images, right?!

Thanks so much for stopping by! See you soon!! Hugs . . . .

We're "Giving Thanks" at Mo's!

Hap-hap-happy Thursday! It's time for another challenge over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog!! And since many of us are getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving, I decided to make a Thanksgiving card!! Which, I think fits into this fortnight's theme chosen by my sweet friend and DT sister, Lis . . .

"Thanks"

Here's my "Thanks-giving" creation . . .

I used Mo's "Prudence" and "Nathaniel" images . . . and merged them!! These sweet images are available HERE and HERE in Mo's online store. I really love how this turned out!!

Here's a bit of a side view . . .

And a peek at the inside . . .

My card "recipe"

Image printed on Cryogen white metallic cardstock

Very Vanilla & Chocolate Chip cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: "Thanksful" by Authentique

Pumpkin Corner die: Cheery Lynn Dies

Scalloped edge die: Magnolia

Sentiments: Stampin' Up

Twine & pearls: My stash
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts

Copics & Prismacolor pencils

And finally . . .

Now, please be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog to check out the fabulous "Thanks" projects created by Lis and the rest of my talented Design Teamies! Then please join us for this fortnight's challenge!!

** Mo will be awarding (selected at random) one $5.00 shopping spree at her online store for every 25 challenge participants! What an easy and fun way to get some new Mo images, right?!

Thanks so much for stopping by! See you soon!! Hugs . . . .

"Amanda" Challenge at Mo's

Happy Thursday, y'all! It's time for another challenge over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog!! This fortnight's challenge is a little different . . . and really special. Our sweet and crazy talented DT sister Amanda Reed passed away quite unexpectedly a few weeks ago . . . she was in her 40's. Amanda was taken from us too soon . . . and, while she is gone, she is definitely not forgotten!!

As a tribute to our dear friend, this fortnight's challenge at Mo's is dedicated to the memory of Amanda Reed! And because Amanda loved cats . . . and because we all loved Amanda . . . Mo Manning has created a very special image called "Amanda" . . . so this fortnight's challenge theme will be . . .

"Amanda"

(Must usethe new "Amanda" image)

The new "Amanda" image is available now in Mo's online store . . . and will be available at a reduced price ($1.00) through October 16th. Mo is then donating all proceeds in Amanda's name to "Animal Friends" (an animal shelter near where Amanda lived). We hope you'll help us honor Amanda's memory . . . pick up this darling image . . . support a good cause . . . and join us for this fortnight's very special challenge!

Here's my "Amanda" creation . . .

I "borrowed" this cute card design from my friend, Dena. You can see her adorable card HERE. I thought I'd give it a try . . . easy peasy! And here's a close-up of this cute little "Amanda". . .

A side-ish view . . .

And would'ja just look at that stitching! hehe! My first time ever using my sewing machine! Great big THANKS to my sweet sister, Dee, who showed me how to thread it when she was here visiting last week! (I wonder if she'll come back when the thread runs out! hehe!) And another view . . .

My card "recipe"

Image printed on Cryogen white metallic cardstock

Baja Breeze & Chocolate Chip cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: "Snowflake Collection" by Bo Bunny

Corner die: SCACD

Tree & Scalloped edge dies: Magnolia

Sentiment: Crafty Impressions

Ribbon, brad, & pearls: My stash

Copics & Prismacolor pencils

And finally . . . 

Now, please be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog to check out the fabulous CAS projects created by my talented Design Teamies! Then, stop by Mo's store and pick up this darling new "Amanda" image so you can join us for this special challenge!!

In addition to the special priced image, Mo will be awarding (selected at random) one $5.00 shopping spree at her online store for every 25 challenge participants! What an easy and fun way to get some new Mo images, right?!

Thanks so much for stopping by! See you soon!! Hugs . . . .

Clean & Simple at Mo's

It's Thursday . . . and that means it's time for another challenge over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog!! And this fortnight's hostess is our very talented friend and DT sistah, Kim! She's chosen the theme . . .

"Clean & Simple"

Well . . . since I just got back from a glorious 10-day vacation in St. Martin/Sint Maarten, making a CAS card seemed just what the "doctor ordered"!! But before I show you what I came up with, here's a pic from our vacation in "Paradise" . . .

Anse Marcel (St. Martin, FWI)

OK . . . and now, here's my CAS creation . . .

This cutie is "Winter Fairy Halla" and is available HERE in Mo's online store!! You can still have glitter and rhinestones on CAS cards, right? Here's a close-up . . .

And one more view . . . I used a new embossing folder from Darice! Cool, huh?!

Now, please be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog to check out the fabulous CAS projects created by Kim and the rest of my talented Design Teamies! Then, please join us for this fortnight's "Clean & Simple" challenge!

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! What an easy and fun way to get some new Mo images, right?!

Thanks so much for stopping by! See you soon!! Hugs . . . .

We're celebrating "Autumn" at Mo's

Hey friends!! It's time for another fun challenge over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog!! And this time my sweet and talented friend and DT sistah, Amanda R., is our hostess! She's chosen the theme . . .

"Autumn!"

So . . . I thought that, since a colleague of my sister's commissioned two Halloween cards last winter, I'd focus on Halloween . . . since Halloween is technically in the "Fall" . . . hehe!! And here's a pic of my creations . . .which I watercolored using Sennelier paints . . .

This cutie is "Pirate Kai" and he's available HERE in Mo's online store!! He's my favorite pirate image EVER!!

Now, please be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog to check out the fabulous projects created by Amanda R. and the rest of my talented Design Teamies! Then, please join us for this fortnight's "Autumn" challenge!

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! What an easy and fun way to get some new Mo images, right?!

Thanks so much for stopping by! See you soon!! Hugs . . . .

We're going "Back to School" at Mo's!

Hellooooooo!! It's time for another fun challenge over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog!! And my sweet and talented DT sistah, Tracy, is our hostess for this challenge! And she's chosen the theme . . .

"Back to School!"

Timely, huh? Especially since kids are all getting ready to head back to classes! So here's my little creation . . .

This cutie is "Erasmus" and she's available right HERE in Mo's online store!! I just love her choppy little hairdo!! And those big ol' feet crack me up every time!! Here's a side view . . .

This is my very first time EVER using Inktense pencils!! I have to admit, I definitely need more practice . . . but I love, love, LOVE them! Instead of coloring directly onto the paper, as some artists do, I decided to wet the paper slightly and then pick up pigment with my damp paintbrush directly from the pencil tip! I seem to have a bit more control that way!! Next time I'll have to wet the background a bit more and then quickly lay down pigment to get a more even application!! 

My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed on Strathmore 90# Watercolor paper

Always Artichoke & Baked Brown Sugar cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: "Sugar Hill" by Farmhouse

Sentiments & embellishments: My stash

Peony Nestabilities die: Spellbinders

Inktense Pencils

Inktense colors used to color this cutie . . . 

Skin Colors . . . 

Baked Earth (base)

Willow (shadows)

Mid-Vermillion (cheeks)

Hair Colors . . . 

Sicilian Yellow

Saddle Brown

Burnt Orange

Red Oxide

Reds (shoes, backpack, book). . . 

Chili Red

Greens . . . 

Light Olive

Leaf Green

Dress/jumper . . .

Red Oxide

Blue background . . . 

Iron Blue 

Here's a peek at the inside (which I kept very simple with space for a personal note) . . . 

And . . . one more . . .

I had such fun with this card!! And am looking forward to more painting with my Inktense pencils! Now, please be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog to check out the fabulous projects created by Tracy and the rest of my talented Design Teamies! Then, please join us for this fortnight's "Back to School" challenge!

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! What an easy and fun way to get some new Mo images, right?!

Thanks so much for stopping by! See you soon!! Hugs . . . .

Nana's Nearly Ninety-Five!

Happy Thursday!! Whoa! Can you believe it's August already? I don't want to even think about getting ready for Christmas yet . . . at least not until I get a chance to spend some quality time at the beach! haha!! Soooo . . . it's time for another challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog!! Wheet whooo! And our very lovely and talented Miz Elaine is hostess for this challenge! And she's chosen a fun, fun, FUN theme . . .

"Happy Birthday . . . for a Girl!"

OK . . . so here's the deal . . . my amaaaaazing mother-in-law will be 95 years young the first week in October!! So, I decided to start the celebration a little early!! What'cha think?

I just realized . . . I'm sort of in a red, white, blue, & yellow mood these days. Well . . . it's a milestone and a major celebration . . . so I think these colors fit!! This twisted easel card features one of Mo Manning's recently created little cuties called July!! You can find her HERE in Mo's online store!!

Here's a peek at the little tag . . .

And a view of the easel opened up . . .

My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen Metallic White Cardstock

Poppy Parade cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: "Americana" by Pebbles

Sentiments, ribbon, brads & star rhinestones: My stash

Flag Banner die: LaLa Land Crafts

"Loopy" Circle die: Memory Box

Shin Han & Copic markers

Copic Markers used to color this cutie . . . 

Blues: B29, 26, 23, 21

Reds: R24, 22, 21, 20

Yellows: Y18, 15, 11

Skin Colors (these are my "go to" skin colors) . . . 

Shin Han YR 133 & 132

Copic E000, 0000, & a little E13 for darkest shadows

Shin Han R139 for cheeks

Hair Colors (these are my "go to" hair colors)

Shin Han BR 95, 97, 107

Copic E15, YR20

Here's a side view . . .  

And . . . one more . . .

Fun, huh? I sure had fun making this for "Nana" . . . and I just know she'll love it!! Now, please be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog to check out the fabulous projects created by Elaine and the rest of my talented Design Teamies! Then, please join us for this fortnight's "Happy Birthday for a Girl" challenge!

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! What an easy and fun way to get some new Mo images, right?!

Thanks so much for stopping by! See you soon!! Hugs . . . .