Taking a Break!

Happy Monday! Here's a little something I created using Mo's adorable "Taking a Break" digi image . . .

This Mo Manning image is available HERE in Mo's online store. Here's a close-up . . .

And a bit of a side view . . .

My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen Metallic White Cardstock

Creamy Caramel cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: by Whiff of Joy

Cloud dies: Memory Box

Fence and tag dies: Magnolia

Corner die & twine: My stash

Inside sentiment: Inkadinkado

Copic markers & a variety of colored pencils

Copics:

Skin: E13, 11, 00, 000, 0000

Hair: E53, 50, 27, 25, 15

Overalls: B99, 97, 95, 93, 91, and T2 & N3

Orange: YR27, 24, 23, 21, 20, 68, 65, and T2 &, N3

Shoes: C8, 5, 3, 1

Grass: G43, 94, 99, YG93

Dog: E57, 55, 53, 51, 50, W3

A peek at the inside . . . 

And . . . one last, "artsy" angle . . .

I've decided to enter this little Mo "make" in the current challenge (#86) going on over at "Sketchy Challenges" HERE using this cool sketch by Sabine . . . 

Sooooo . . .  that's it for me! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you soon! Be sure to check out the "Anything Goes w/optional theme: For Teenz Only" challenge starting Thursday over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog!

Happy Mother's Day!!

Happy Saturday! I hope you're having a fabulous weekend so far! I've been in my studio rearranging and organizing. I've found it works really well to just move the clutter into the hallway! Out of sight, out of mind! LOL!! Soooooo . . . since tomorrow (May 11th) is Mother's Day here in America, I wanted to send good wishes and warm hugs to all the mothers out there!! And . . . I thought I'd post a card I made for my sister to give to her MIL!

This sweet "gardener" was created by my friend, the very talented and super cool artist, Mo Manning! The image is called "Sadie" and is available here in Mo's online store. Here's a close-up . . .

So, here's the deal . . . since my last Mo card was verrrrrry "Clean and Simple" . . . I thought I'd make this one "Fussy and Complex"! hehe!! It's one of my faves . . . a "twisted easel" card. Here's a full view . . .

And a bit of a side-ish view . . .

My Card "recipe"

Image printed on Cryogen metallic white cardstock

Wisteria Wonder & Very Vanilla cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: Graphic 45 "Secret Garden"

Labels 18 Nestabilities by Spellbinders

Fence & grass dies: Magnolia

Corner die: Joy Crafts

Sentiment stamp: Hero Arts

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts

Charm, pearls, & ribbon: My stash

Butterfly punch: Martha Stewart

Markers used to color this Mo image:

Skin: Shin Han - YR133 & 132; Copics - E000, 0000, & E13 for darkest shadows

Cheeks: Shin Han - R139

Hair: Copics - C6, 4, 2, 1, 0

Blues: Copics - B91, 93, 95, 97, 99

Greens: Copics - G46, 43, 40

Shirt: Copics - R35, 32, 20

Flower pot: Copics - E09, 07, and R02

Purple apron: Copics - BV13, 11, 00, 000

And one more pic for good measure . . .

And there ya have it! My not-so-clean & simple "Mother's Day" creation!! I hope you've enjoyed your visit! Sending happy hugs . . . until next time!