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 . . . .

"Trick or Treat" . . .

Hellooooo! Happy Tuesday! Guess what? It's nearly Halloween . . . and it's time for another "spook-tacular" challenge over at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog! This week's challenge hostess is my talented and very sassy DT sister, Kecia! And Miz Kecia has chosen the theme . . .

"Get your 'Spook" on"

w/a Sassy Cheryl image, of course!

Well . . . you know what that means, right? No Christmas card for me this week!! hehehe! But . . . Halloween cards are fun too!! Take a look at what I came up with . . . 

Say hello to Sassy Sally!! It's been a while since I colored up one of my Sassy Sally images! I'd almost forgotten just how much I love her!! This cute little image is called "The Good Little Witch" and is available HERE in Sassy Cheryl's online store.

A close-up . . .  

So . . . I thought I'd make another "twisted easel" card . . . 

    My Card "recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen Metallic White cardstock

Black cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs, ribbon, jewels, & "Boo" sentiment: My stash

House die: Tim Holtz

Corner spider web die: Memory Box

Tag die: Magnolia

Happy Halloween sentiment: Stampin' Up

Colored with Copic & Shin Han markers

Another view . . . 

And, the "artistic" view . . .

Please take a few moments to visit Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog and see what my talented DT sisters have created for inspiration! Then I hope you'll join us for this week's challenge! Who knows? You may just be the winner of 2 free Sassy Cheryl digis!! Lots of luck!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs . . . until next time . . .

We're Having "Autumn Fun" at Mo's . . .

Hey there my sweet friends! How "arrrgghhh" you doing this week! hehehe! I couldn't resist!! Yeppers, it's Thursday again . . . and that means it's time for another fun challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! This week's theme is . . .

"Autumn Fun"

I tell ya, Autumn has always been my favorite time of year. I love seeing all of the fall colors . . . golds and reds and oranges . . . not to mention black and purple! That's right . . . one of the "funnest" things about Autumn is seeing all the little "Trick or Treaters"!! (I can't wait to see what our six grandkiddos will be wearing for "Trick or Treat" night! I promise to share pics when I get them!!) Soooo . . . with that little intro . . . here's my "Autumn Fun" card . . .



It's "Pirate Kai" . . . and he's available HERE in Mo's old online store. Ohhh . . . if you want any of Mo's "older" images (like this adorable little Pirate Kai), be forewarned, Mo is closing her "old" online shop later this year! So, you'd better hurry! HERE is the link. Would you like to see an extreme close-up of this little sweetheart? Of course you would (I went a little nuts with my camera this week!!) . . .  

Isn't he just a sweet as can be? Now . . . it's been ages and ages since I've made a "traditional" easel card . . . so that's just what I did!!

I'd forgotten how much fun these can be . . . and so easy! Here's an easy tutorial.

My card "recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen "metallic" cardstock

Elegant Eggplant & Tangerine Tango: Stampin' Up

DPs: "October 31st" fom Fancy Pants Designs

Sentiments: Just Rite Stamps

Doohickey Border Die: Magnolia

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Ribbons, pearls, gems, & Halloween candy embellies: my stash

Copic Sketch markers & colored pencils

I went a little nuts with embellies too (I couldn't resist!)!  Here's a peek from the back . . . 

And one last view . . . from above . . . hehe . . . it's kind of  "ahhhtsy" . . .

So, that's what I've been up to this week . . . having all kinds of "Autumn Fun"!! Now, please be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog HERE to check out the gorgeous projects created by my talented Design Teamies! Then, please join the fun this week! Just remember to use one (or more) of Mo Manning's images (you can find them in Mo's online store HERE and HERE) . . . and remember to follow this week's theme! 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 thought it might be fun to enter this cutie in a few challenges...

The Ribbon Girl: October Card Challenge - Boys

Papertake Weekly - Fright Night . . . Boo!

Crafting for all Seasons #38 - Spooky

Fab 'n Funky #138 - Orange & Black & Choice (I chose "purple")

 

Thanks so much for visiting . . . and thanks, in advance, for your sweet comments . . . they really do make my day! Hugsssss . . . until next time . . . .

Edwin...clean and simple?

Whoohooo!! It's the fourth Tuesday of September!! And, in case you've forgotten,  that means it's time for another fabulous Inspiration Challenge at Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog! Once again, the very sweet and crazy-talented Tracy is our hostess...and she's chosen this perfectly "spooktacular" photo for inspiration...

  

OK...here's the deal...I've seen so many stunning "clean and simple" cards lately. Well, I had it in my mind that I was going to make a "clean and simple" Magnolia card!! So I pulled out my Magnolia "Halloween" Stamp collection and selected three of the "spookiest" stamps for my card. What'cha think??

 

I used Dracula Edwin, Bat, and Boo Background. Let me tell ya, you can find  sooooo many adorable Magnolia stamps and accessories - including the ever popular "Magnolia Minis" - at Diana Crick's Magnolia-licious online store, MY fave store for all things Magnolia!! Here's sort of a side view...

Seriously...my plan was "clean and simple"...but then the card took on a life of its own and I was simply POWERLESS over all those delicious embellies!! Well...some people think "less is more"...I, on the other hand, must believe that "more is more"!! I have to admit...I really like the way this card turned out!

I actually made this card for our 7 year-old grandson, Brody. I think he'll like it! Come to think of it...the Halloween card I made last year for Brody featured Dracula Edwin too!! I wonder if his dad (my eldest son, Andy) saved that one? I'll have to ask him next time we talk. And...the answer better be "Of course, mom...I save each and every one of your cards...they're works of art!!!" hehehehe! 

That little thingie in the top is actually a pocket for $$$! Very handy, huh?

My card "Recipe" is pretty uncomplicated...

• Copics & Prismacolor pencils
• Stampin' Up Cardstock (Black, Tangerine Tango, & Concord Crush)
• DPs, ribbon, brads, charm, and miscellaneous embellies (all from my "Halloween" stash)
• Sentiment stamp (from Just-Rite Stamps)

And, last but not least, here's an "artsy fartsy" view...

Now, my Maggie-lovin' friends, it's time for you to pop on over to Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog and see what Tracy and the rest of my talented DT sistahs have created for inspiration. Then...we'd LOVE for you to join in the fun by making and entering your own paper creation into this month's Magnolia-licious Photo Inspiration Challenge. Remember, one lucky participant (selected at random, of course) will win a $25.00 gift voucher for a Magnolia-licious Shopping Spree!! Maybe that lucky person will be YOU!!!

Oh...I almost forgot...I'll be entering this card into the following challenges:

• 7 Kids College Fund Challenge #30 - Holiday Goodness (Halloween)
• Just Magnolia Challenge #125 - Fall/School (Halloween is in the Fall, right?)
• Crazy4Challenges - Halloween
• Just Rite Friday Challenge #59 - Fall Festival (Halloween)

And...that's it for me!! Thanks so much for stopping by...and for leaving such kind comments! Now...let the craftin' begin!! Great big "Maggie" hugsssssssssss!