'Twas the Night Before Christmas

Ho ho ho!! Listening to Christmas songs . . . and making Christmas cards!! So . . . ta daaaaa . . . here's my very first Christmas Card for 2016! (Actually, I could've sworn I had made one earlier this year, but I can't find it! LOL!)

This sweet little Mo Manning image is called "A Good Book" and is available HERE in Mo's online store! I paper pieced the chair, ottoman, & lampshade!! Here's a close-up . . .

I also distressed the edges then inked them with "Vintage Photo" Distress Ink. Here's a side view . . .

My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed onto Cryogen metallic white cardstock

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler by Stampin' Up & Kraft cardstock

DPs, twine, bells, & "pearls": My stash

Front sentiment: Lili of the Valley

Inside sentiment: Crafty Impressions

Copics & Colored Pencils

A look at the inside . . . 

And one more . . .

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 for popping in! I'll be back soon!! Ho Ho Hugs,

My Fave Color Combo . . . for today, at least!

Hey there, kiddos!! Welcome to my little corner of "blogdom" . . . and say "hello" to Tuesday! Well . . . the snow here in Richmond, Virginia was a bit of a surprise! But it should come as no surprise that, if today is Tuesday, that means there's another fun challenge happening over at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog?!! And . . . my sweet and crazy-talented DT sister, Miz Cathy, is our hostess this week . . . and she'd like to see everyone's  . . .

Favorite Color Combination!

Hmmmm . . . that's always such a fun challenge theme, don't you agree? But, I must admit, my fave color combo changes . . . sometimes daily!! And today it seems that I'm loving red and black and ivory!! Here . . . tell me what'cha think . . . 

This card is a bit of a departure for me . . . with just a glimpse of Sassy Sally through the circular window! Here's a close-up . . . 

I fell in love with Sassy Sally image when I first saw it . . . reminds me of ME!! Here's a side view, sort of . . . 

As you can see, the front is super simple! I put all the really fun stuff inside!! hehe! Ready? . . . 

This adorable Sassy Sally & Bella image is called "An Afternoon Classic" and is available HERE in Sassy Cheryl's online store. Here's a close-up of the inside . . . that sentiment cracks me up!! And it fits so perfectly, don'cha think?

My card "recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen Metallic White cardstock

White, Black, & Cherry Cobbler cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs & Cherry Cobbler seam binding: Stampin' Up

Corner die: Joy Crafts

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts

Pearls: My stash

Sentiment: Art Impressions 

Circle & Scalloped Circle dies: Spellbinders

Image paper-pieced and colored with Copics & Colored Pencils

And, finally, the "artsy" view . . .

 Fun, huh?! Now . . . won't you please pop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog to see what Miz Cathy 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 challenge! And don't forget . . .

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

TWO Sassy Cheryl Digi Images!

And there ya have it . . . my fave color combo . . . for today!! Thanks so much for stopping by . . . and for taking the time to leave me such kind comments! Until next time . . . hugs!

Seize the day!

Have you ever heard the phrase "Carpe diem?" It's Latin...and it basically means "seize the day!" Well, this card is all about living for the day! Say what?! Yep . . . just wait for it! It will all become clear very shortly! But first, my card!

This little cutie is Tilda . . . and she's perched on top of her luggage . . . waiting for a Taxi maybe? I think she's ready to start a new adventure in her darling paper-pieced dress! Here's sort of a side view . . .

These DPs are from My Minds Eye, the Lost & Found "Madison" collection. The lace and roses are from Wild Orchid Crafts . . . and the seam binding is from The Ribbon Girl. Here's a peek at the inside . . .

I actually did almost nothing to the inside other than layering some of the DPs. That Eiffel Tower is part of the DP design. The only thing I did was add a couple of stamped images . . . including a fabulous sentiment quote by author and humorist, the late Erma Bombeck. Here's a close-up . . .

Fabulous sentiment, huh?! So, there ya have it . . . Carpe diem! Or, as I like to say, "Eat dessert first!"

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

You can find all of these items at 7 Kids College Fund
Magnolia "Traveling Tilda"
Magnolia "Suitcase with Sign"
Cryogen Paper
Melissa Frances Cream Pearls
Spellbinders Nestabilities - Classic Rectangle
Copic Sketch Markers
Prismacolor Pencils 
Sookwang Adhesive

And, last but not least, the "artsy" view . . .what can I say? Carpe diem!! hehe!

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

The Ribbon Girl  Challenge #16 - Pink & Brown & Cream

Totally Tilda Challenge # 40 - Tilda w/a Hat on

Magnolia Down Under Challenge #134 - Kylie's Sketch

And that's it for me, my lovelies!! Thanks so much for visiting . . . and for your sweet comments! They make my day! Hugs...until next time . . . .

Hey there my sweet friends!! Welcome to my little Sugar Bowl post!! In the interest of full disclosure, I should mention that, thanks to the magic of the internet, I have pre-scheduled today's post because I am currently on a little vacay with my handsome husband! But, I swear, I'm having an umbrella drink for each and every one of you! hehehe!

OK...let's get right to this fortnight's Sugar Bowl Challenge! Our very talented Sugar Mama, Gayle, has chosen the theme...

PAPER PIECING!

And she's given us this fun sketch to follow...

Hmmm...it's been a long, lonnng time since I've done any paper piecing! But...I tell ya, I had such fun with it!

Remember my sister, Dee? Well...this card is for her husband! He's an avid golfer...and, since his birthday is coming up, I decided to get a little jump start on his card!

I chose this cute little Sugar Nellie stamp called "Fore." This handsome little fella comes from Sugar Nellie's "Home Grown Manga Collection" and is available HERE at Funky Kits! I paper-pieced his cap and pants...then added a little more shading with Prismacolor pencils. Here's a side view...

My card "recipe"...

Cardstock: Not Quite Navy & Close to Cocoa (Stampin' Up)

DPs, buttons, & twine (my stash)
Sentiment: (computer generated)
Tag w/envelope (Melissa Frences)

Copics & prismacolor pencils

And one last view...

Now it's time to pop on over to the Sugar Bowl and take a peek at all the gorgeous "paper pieced" creations by my fellow DT Sweeties. Then, come join us for this fortnight's challenge! One lucky participant will be randomly selected to win a fabulous prize from Sugar Nellie. Once again, our prize for this Sugar Bowl Challenge is....

...your choice of FOUR Sugar Nellie stamps

(increasing to SIX if we have 100+ entries!)...

Thanks so much for stopping by...and for your sweeeeeet comments! Hugs...until next time....