Apple of my Eye!

Hellooooo!! It's almost the end of 2017! I can hardly believe it!! Christmas cards? Well, I have done a total of NONE so far!!! I've been busy traveling and caring for our two new puppies! I'm one busy puppy mama!! But . . . here's a sweet little card I put together for my beautiful daughter, Amy!! She celebrated her birthday a few weeks ago!! She's married with nearly grown children of her own . . . but she will always be my baby girl!!

This fun image is called "Apple" and is available HERE in Mo's online store! Here's a close-up . . .

 And a side view . . .

My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed onto Cryogen metallic white cardstock

Cardstock, DPs, and twine: My stash

 Copics & Colored Pencils

A peek at the inside . . .

And an "artsy fartsy" angled view . . .

Be sure to check out ALL of Mo's sites . . .

* Dream Team Blog HERE for daily inspiration
* Mo's Facebook Clubhouse HERE for contests, sneak peeks, & sharing
*Mo's Digital Pencil Challenges (Facebook) HERE for monthly challenges

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

New "Image Showcase" Challenge at Mo's

Happy September everybody!!! It's time for a fun new challenge at Mo's Digital Pencil Challenges over on Facebook!! HERE is the link!! It's so cool . . . this is our second challenge . . . our last one (Sketch Challenge) was hugely successful!! Remember . . . Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog "archives" are still available for inspiration! Plus, you'll find daily inspiration on Mo's Dream Team Blog! (Scroll down for more Mo links!)

My clever "Teamie" Lou came up with another fun idea! This month's challenge is an "Image Showcase" Challenge . . . featuring the totally adorable "Life is Like a Balloon" image!! This challenge will run from September 7 - October 2, 2017!

As incentive to participate, Mo is offering a 30% discount on "Life is Like a Balloon" . . . until October 1st!! Check it out HERE . . .

Once again I decided to pull out my pencils and Kraft paper!! 

My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed onto Kraft paper

Cardstock: So Saffron Stampin' Up

DPs: "Fine & Dandy" by My Minds Eye

Corner die: Whimsy Stamps

Rhinestones: My stash

Caran d'Ache, Faber Castell, & Prismacolor Pencils

A peek at the inside . . .

And one last "angled" view . . .

Be sure to check out Mo's sites . . .

* Dream Team Blog HERE for daily inspiration

*Challenge Blog HERE for "archived" Challenge Inspiration

* Mo's Facebook Clubhouse HERE for contests, sneak peeks, & sharing
*Mo's Little Facebook Challenges HERE

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

"Sketch" Challenge at Mo's

Have you had a chance to check out Mo's Digital Pencil Challenges over on Facebook? HERE is the link!! It's so cool . . . and we're crazy excited to be bringing Mo's fans regular challenges over there! The DP2 Challenge Blog "archives" are still available for inspiration! Plus, you'll find daily inspiration on Mo's Dream Team Blog! (Scroll down for more Mo links!)

My talented and super sweet "Teamie" Lou came up with the coolest sketch for this month's challenge!! Check it out . . .

I decided to create a card using one of Mo's incredibly adorable new images called "Sassy"! You can find her HERE in Mo's online store! Not only is the image completely adorable . . . it comes with three super fun sentiments!

I decided to do some pencil coloring on Kraft paper! I'd forgotten how relaxing and fun pencil coloring can be!! Here's a close-up of the image . . . 

And a side view . . . (You can get a glimpse of the inside, which I kept simple . . . and added a pocket for gift cards!) . . . 

My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed onto Kraft paper

Cardstock: Pear Pizazz by Stampin' Up

DPs: "This & That" by Echo Park

Roses: Wild Orchid Crafts

Caran d'Ache, Faber Castell, & Prismacolor Pencils

And one last "angled" view . . .

Be sure to check out Mo's sites . . .

* Dream Team Blog HERE for daily inspiration

*Challenge Blog HERE for "archived" Challenge Inspiration

* Mo's Facebook Clubhouse HERE for contests, sneak peeks, & sharing
*Mo's Little Facebook Challenges HERE

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

Mo's "Surprise Birthday" BLOG HOP!!

Hey there, friends!! Welcome to my little corner of Blogland . . . AND welcome to Mo's "Dream Team" BLOG HOP! This is a very special Blog Hop because we're celebrating Mo Manning's upcoming birthday. (I'm guessing she's 29 . . . again! hehe!!) So, since Mo has no idea we're doing this, our theme this month is . . .

Birthday Surprise!

Now . . . if you've arrived here from my very talented DT sister Franz, then you're in the right place. But, in case you hopped into the middle or get lost along the way . . . here's this month's Blog Hop order . . . 

Debby, Lou, Julie, Rosette, Kaly, Elin, Olesya, Gaynor, Nela, Anneke, Daria, Gretha, Franz, and Pat (that's me!)

And here's my newest Mo creation! Happy Birthday, Mo!!!

By now you've probably already figured out that my Dream Team sisters and I are all using the same adorable "Look Ma" image. That's because several months ago I asked Mo which of her many, many gorgeous digi images was her favorite! Her answer . . . "Look Ma" . . . which is available HERE in Mo's online store! There's also a "girl version" of this image available HERE. As always, something for everybody!!

Here's a close-up . . .

A side view . . .

My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed onto Cryogen metallic white cardstock

DPs: "Just Chillin'" by Making Memories 

Cardstock, ribbon, & sentiments: Stampin' Up

Caran d'Ache colored Pencils

A peek at the inside . . . 

And one last, sort of "artsy" view . . .

Be sure you've been leaving comments along the way . . . AND on Mo's Dream Team Blog at the end of the hop. . . because there are THREE $5.00 gift vouchers for Mo's online store up for grabs! (Winners will be selected at random from participants' comments!)

Okey dokey . . . your last stop along the way is 

Mo's Dream Team Blog where you'll want to wish Mo the happiest of birthdays!!!

And that's it for me!! Thanks so much for "hopping" by! I hope you had fun with today's "Surprise Birthday" Blog Hop! See you soon!! xo

Whoopeeeeeeee!

Happy June!!! Are ya ready for another fun "Anything Goes" challenge over at Mo's Challenge Blog? For this challenge, I created another birthday card . . . this one's for my sweet "baby" sister who turns 59 this year! She's such a young whipper snapper!

This fun image is called "Whoopee" and is available HERE in Mo's online store! Here's a peek at the little tag . . .

 And a side view . . .

My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed onto Cryogen metallic white cardstock

Cardstock, DPs, and ribbon: Stampin' Up

Sentiments: Stampin' Up

"Whoopee" sentiment came with image

Die: Memory Box

Roses: Wild Orchid Crafts

 Copics & Colored Pencils

A peek at the inside . . .

And an angled view . . .

Be sure to check out Mo's sites . . .

* Dream Team Blog HERE for daily inspiration & a Monthly Blog Hop

*Challenge Blog HERE for fun "anything goes" Monthly Challenges

* Mo's Facebook Clubhouse HERE for contests, sneak peeks, & sharing

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

Video "Birthday" Boy

It's May and we're excited about some new changes coming!! The first cool thing is that Mo has just created a super fun new Facebook Page! There will be little exercises and challenges . . . and fun activities! PLUS . . . this is where our Monthly DP2 Challenge participants will be posting their challenge entries!! Check it out HERE.

So, since we have a DP2 challenge running over at Mo's Challenge Blog, I thought I'd add another card!! This one is for my son-in-law's birthday . . . I used the very versatile "Video Boy" available HERE in Mo's online store! And, since I'm away from my well-stocked studio hanging with our very cool grandkids in Arizona, I've created something relatively simple . . . and I've taken this pic with my cell phone! aacck!

My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed onto Cryogen metallic white cardstock

Cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs & embellishments: My stash

Copics & Prismacolor Pencils

Be sure to check out Mo's sites . . .

* Dream Team Blog HERE for daily inspiration & a Monthly Blog Hop

*Challenge Blog HERE for fun "anything goes" Monthly Challenges

* Mo's Facebook Clubhouse HERE for contests, sneak peeks, & sharing
*Mo's Little Facebook Challenges HERE

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

Superduper Boy

I can't believe it's May already!! But . . . Yayyy! That means it's time for another fun "Anything Goes" challenge at Mo's Challenge Blog! For this challenge, I created a birthday card for our youngest grandson, Henry! He's celebrating his third birthday!!

This cute image is called "Superduper Boy" and is available HERE in Mo's online store! Here's a close-up . . .

 And a side view . . .

My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed onto Cryogen metallic white cardstock

Cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: Liberty Collection by Bo Bunny

Sentiments: Stampin' Up

 Banner die: LaLa Land

Wobble Spring

Twine & charm: My stash

Copics & Colored Pencils

A peek at the inside . . .

And an angled view . . .

Be sure to check out Mo's sites . . .

* Dream Team Blog HERE for daily inspiration & a Monthly Blog Hop

*Challenge Blog HERE for fun "anything goes" Monthly Challenges

* Mo's Facebook Clubhouse HERE for contests, sneak peeks, & sharing

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

Celebrate!!!

It's March already?!! Yayyy! That means it's time for another fabulous "Anything Goes" challenge at Mo's Challenge Blog! Now, since I'm away from my well-stocked studio hanging with our very cool grandkids in Arizona, I've created something relatively simple . . . and I've taken this pic with my cell phone! aacck!

This sweet image is an older one by Mo Manning called "Celebrate" and is available HERE in Mo's online store!

My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed onto Cryogen metallic white cardstock

Cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs & embellishments: My stash

Copics & Prismacolor Pencils

Be sure to check out Mo's sites . . .

* Dream Team Blog HERE for daily inspiration & a Monthly Blog Hop

*Challenge Blog HERE for fun "anything goes" Monthly Challenges

* Mo's Facebook Clubhouse HERE for contests, sneak peeks, & sharing

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

January 2017 Blog Hop

Hey there, friends!! Welcome to my little corner of Bogland . . . AND welcome to Mo's "Dream Team" BLOG HOP! Our theme this month is perfect as we look to February and Valentine's Day!!

HEARTS!

Now . . . if you've arrived here from my very talented DT sister Olesya, then you're in the right place. But, in case you hopped into the middle or get lost along the way . . . here's this month's Blog Hop order . . . 

Anneke, Debby, Erin, Gaynor, Hellen, Julie, Kaly,

Lou, Olesya, and Pat (that's me!)

Are ya ready? OK . . . here's my little card . . .

I've used Mo Manning's adorable new goblin digi, "Dodi." You can find this cutie HERE in Mo's online store!

Here's a close-up . . .

A side view . . .

My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed onto Cryogen metallic white cardstock

Kraft cardstock, DPs, and rhinestone hearts: My stash 

Heart Dies: Marianne's Dies

Inside heart border die: Memory Box

Flowers & Hatpins: Wild Orchid Crafts

Inside sentiment: Stampin' Up

Copics & Colored Pencils

A peek at the inside . . . 

And one last, sort of "artsy" view . . .

Be sure you've been leaving comments along the way . . . AND on Mo's Dream Team Blog at the end of the hop. . . because there are two $5.00 gift vouchers for Mo's online store up for grabs! (Winners will be selected at random from participating Dream Team Designers' Blogs!)

Okey dokey . . . your last stop along the way is 

Mo's Dream Team Blog!

And that's it for me!! Thanks so much for "hopping" by! I hope you had fun with today's "Hearts" Blog Hop! See you soon!! xo

Feel Better Soon . . .

Hey there, sweet friends!! Welcome to 2017!! I'm back with another card featuring one of Mo Manning's adorable images!!

This cutie is called "Sick" . . . and is available HERE in Mo Manning's online store! Mo also has a male version of this sweetheart called "Needs Mummy" . . . he's available HERE. But, since this card is for my adult step-daughter who just had her tonsils removed (OUCH!), I went with the female version!!

Here's a close-up . . .

And a bit of a side view . . .

My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed onto Cryogen metallic white cardstock

Baja Breeze & Creamy Caramel cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: Whiff of Joy

Sentiments stamps & brads: My stash

Sweet William's Strip Flower die: Cheery Lynn Designs

Edge die: Die-namics

Copics & Colored Pencils

A peek at the inside (kept simple for a handwritten note) . . .

And finally . . .

Be sure to check out ALL of Mo's sites . . .

* Dream Team Blog HERE for daily inspiration & a Monthly Blog Hop

*Challenge Blog HERE for fun "anything goes" Monthly Challenges

* Mo's Facebook Clubhouse HERE for contests, sneak peeks, & sharing

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope to see you soon!! Hugs,