Mo's DP2 Challenge & Meet "Hillary"

Hello friends!! It's been a while since I posted a card/project here!! I've been busy hanging out with grandkiddos in Arizona!! So much fun!! But now I'm back . . . and it's Thursday . . . and it's time for our monthly challenge over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog!! As you know, all of our challenges are . . .

 "Anything Goes"

 With a Mo Manning image, of course!

So, here's what I've created . . .

I used one of Mo's little girl images called "Hillary." Isn't she just precious? I love that haircut!! She's available HERE in Mo's online store.

Here's a close-up of this sweetheart . . .

A peek at the inside card . . .

My card "recipe"

Image printed on Cryogen white metallic cardstock

Digital DPs: "Grandma's Pantry" by Mary Fran for Nitwits
Lacy edge & tag dies: Magnolia
Cross-stitch die: My Favorite Things

Brad, charm, & twine: My stash

Sentiments: Stampin' Up & Dylusions (Ranger)

Copics & Caran d'Ache/Pablo pencils

And one more "angled" view . . .

Now, please be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog to check out the fabulous projects created by my very talented Design Teamies! Then please join us for this month'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 . . . .

K is for . . . "Kissy"

Happy Thursday!! I feel like it's been ages since our last challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog!! But . . . I've been keeping busy, busy, busy hanging out over at Bronte & Bella's Clubhouse. Mo calls it "BBC" . . . while I call it "The Clubhouse"! Whatever we call it, it's FUN!! If you haven't stopped by to check it out, please do!!

So . . . on to this fortnight's challenge!! The very talented and super sweet Miz Anja is our hostess!! And she's chosen an Alphabet themed challenge . . .

K is for . . . !

(Kisses, kick, kite, Kansas, Kady, etc.)

And here's my little creation . . .

Hehe! This image just tickles me!! This cutie is called "Kissy" and is available HERE in Mo's online store. Here's a close-up . . .

I wanted to go for a softer look . . . so, instead of printing this digi image with black ink, I used sort of a sepia ink color. I love how it turned out!! Here's another view . . .

I made a little "Crossover" card . . . some people call it "Criss Cross" . . . other's call it a "Pocket Card" . . . I just call it FUN! I love making these! Here's a peek at the card insert . . .

My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen White Cardstock

So Saffron & Melon Mambo cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: "Sidewalk" by October Afternoon

Lace & butterfly punches: Martha Stewart

So Saffron ribbon: Stampin' Up

 Pearls & flower stamp: My stash

Shin Han & Copic markers; colored pencils

Here is a full list of mediums/colors used on this image:

Skin:

 ShinHan YR133 & 132

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

Faber Castell pencils - Sanguine, Cinnamon, Med. Flesh, & Light Flesh

Caran d'Ache pencil - Apricot

Cheeks:

ShinHan R139

Copic R00

Faber Castell pencil - Med. Flesh

Hair:

ShinHan BR107, 97, 95

Copic E07, 15, & 18

Caran d'Ache pencils - Brown & Orangish Yellow

Aquas:

Copic BG 10, 000, 00, 32, & 72

Caran d'Ache pencil -Turquoise

Pinks:

Copic RV14, 10, 00

Caran d'Ache pencil - Raspberry

Yellows:

Copic Y18, 13, 11

Caran d'Ache pencil - Orangish Yellow

Greens:

Copic G46, 43, 40

Caran d'Ache pencil - Green Ochre

Shadow around image:

Copic BG 10 & 0000

And . . . finally, my "artsy" angled view . . . 

I hope you've been able to survive this lonnnnnng post!! Be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog to check out the fabulous projects created by Anja and the rest of my clever DT sisters! Then, please join us for this fortnight's "K is for . . . " 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?!

See you soon!! 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!

Just "Clowning" Around!

Happpppppy Tuesday, kiddos!! I'm so excited that we are finally having some absolutely gorgeous Spring weather here in Virginia!! The grass is really greening up and before long we'll see some tulips peeking out!! Yippee!! And, of course, I'm delighted that there's another fun challenge happening over at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog?!! My sweet and often "sassy" . . . and always talented . . . Miz Jackie is our hostess with the mostess this week . . . and she's chosen my best ever kind of theme . . .

ANYTHING GOES!

They're always such fun . . . and, for those of you who know me, I've never been very good at following rules! So "Anything Goes" is right up my alley!! Here's what I came up with . . . 

I think this is called a "Crossover Card" . . . and I realized I hadn't made one in a while . . . so today seemed to be the perfect opportunity!! You may, of course, recognize Sassy Sally! She's sort of a "Sassy Clown" . . . and I think she's positively adorable!! Love that hat . . . and the red nose!! Here's a close-up . . . 

This Sassy Sally image is called "Clowning Around" and is available HERE in Sassy Cheryl's online store. Oh . . . and I just have to let you know . . . Sassy Cheryl has started selling rubber stamps AND digi sets of some of her older, well-loved images. So, check it out HERE!! 

Here's a view of the inside card . . . 

My card "recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen Metallic White cardstock

Real Red cardstock, buttons, & tag punch: Stampin' Up

DPs: Stampin' Up

Sentiment: Stamping Bella

Banner/flag dies: Whimsy

Rhinestones & baker's twine: My stash

"Bubbles" edge punch: Martha Stewart

Colored with Copics & Colored Pencils

And one more pic . . .

And that's my "Anything Goes" project! I hope you enjoyed seeing it! Now . . . please pop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog to see what Miz Jackie and the rest of my talented Design Teamies have created for this week's challenge?!! Then, we'd love for you to grab your craft supplies and at least one Sassy Cheryl image and join us for this week's "Anything Goes" challenge! Oh . . . and don't forget . . .

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

TWO Sassy Cheryl Digi Images!

Thanks so much for stopping by . . . and for taking the time to leave me such sweet comments! Until next time . . . hugs!

My "fave" color combo . . . for today!!

Hey there, sweet friends!! Just popping in to let'cha know that there's another fun challenge happening over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! This week's theme is to make something using your . . .

"Favorite Color Combination"
 

Here's what I came up with . . .

OK . . . so, here's the deal . . . my fave color combo changes almost weekly! hehe! This week it's RED and AQUA! I think they're absolutely delicious together . . . especially with these fun DPs from October Afternoon!

This cutie patootie is called "I dunno (redux)" and I think it's the perfect Christmas card image!! You can find this sweetheart HERE in Mo Manning's online store. I decided to make a "criss cross" card since I hadn't made one of these in quite some time. I'd forgotten how much fun they are to make . . . and super duper easy!

My card "recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen "metallic" cardstock

Very Vanilla and Real Red cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: "Holiday Style" by October Afternoon
Oval & Scalloped Oval dies: Spellbinders

Lacy edge border: Magnolia
Sentiment Tag stamp: LOTV
Flowers and holly leaves: Wild Orchid Crafts
Glossy Accents on Bella's boots

Copic Sketch markers & colored pencils

A peek at the inside card . . .

And, last but not least . . .

So, there ya have it! One more Christmas card to add to my stack! Someone extra special will be getting this one . . . 'cuz it's an extra special little "work of art." Now, please be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog HERE to check out the gorgeous projects created by my lovely and talented DT sisters! 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 store 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).

 

I've decided to enter this card into the following challenge:

Wild Orchid Challenge #64 - "A child's Christmas"

And that's it for me! Thanks so much for stopping by . . . and, as always, thanks for your sweet comments! Hugs . . . until next time!

 

My FIRST Post for 7 Kids...

Happy February 1st, my lovelies!! I have some very exciting news to share with you today!! I've been invited to join the fabulously talented ladies on the Design Team over at 7 Kids College Fund! How cool is that?!! Soooo...this is my very first official post for the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge! Are you ready?? Me too! So let's get started!

This fortnight's challenge theme is...

Red & Pink & White!

Kinda perfect, right? Especially since it's almost Valentine's Day! So...I decided to make a crossover card for a bit of a change of pace. They're super easy and fun to make! If you'd like to make one, you can find a fun and super simple tutorial HERE.

This card features a couple of my favorite little Magnolia stamps called "Tilda with Cute Skirt" and "Loving Border" (perfect for Valentine's Day) available HERE and HERE...along with an amazing array of stamps, papers, embellies, and all sorts of crafting and art supplies at 7 Kids College Fund online store.

I decided to use some of the fun digi papers from Bearly Mine Designs HERE. I am seriously lovin' the digi thing...because they're so easy to store! hehehe! (And my craft room is still in utter disarray...it'll be gorgeous soon, I swear!!)

Here's the rest of my card "recipe"...

Heart Circles (Nestabilities) available HERE

Sookwang adhesive (my fave!!) available HERE

Sketch markers (Copics) available HERE

Pencils (Prismacolor) available HERE

Cardstock & ink: Real Red (Stampin' Up)

Kimmy-Luvs embossing folder (Cuttlebug)

Roses (Wild Orchid Crafts)

Round the corner punch (Martha Stewart)

Ribbon/flower brad thingie, lace, & faux pearls (my stash)

And that's it, my sweet friends!! Now...you'll want to pop on over to 7 Kids College Fund and take a peek at the gorgeous creations by my new DT sistahs!! Then, pull out your craft supplies and join us for this fortnight's "Red, Pink, & White" challenge#40 at 7 Kids College Fund Challenge!!

I've decided to enter this little card into the following challenges...

Simply Magnolia - Hearts & Love

Totally Tilda - Pink & Red Valentines

Paper Sundaes - #105 Valentines

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Thanks so much for visiting...and for your very kind comments! They really do make my day! Hugs...until next time....