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 . . . .