"Summertime" at Mo's!

Hap-hap-happy Thursday, my lovelies!! Hope your week is going well! I've been busy . . . although I can't, for the life of me, figure out what I've been busy with! hehe! Laundry and cleaning and, oh, right, hanging out in my studio making art!! That last one is my favorite thing to be doing!! hehe! Hey . . . speaking of studios and making art . . . it's time for a new challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! The very lovely and talented Kat is our hostess this week . . . and she's chosen a fabulous theme . . .

"Summer's Coming"

And here's what I came up with . . .

OK . . . I know that most people think of swimming and playing outdoors in the sun when they think of Summer! Well . . . what about ladybugs? The come out in the Summer, right? hehe! Oh, alright . . . I confess, I just HAD to color this new image by Mo Manning!! I love her!! Here's a close-up . . .

Allow me to introduce "Baby Fairy Ladybug". Isn't she the cutest little thing you ever did see? You can find her HERE in Mo's online store.

Now, instead of a card, I decided to shake things up a bit and try something a little different. And, as luck would have it, I found this cute little red & white polka dot notebook while rummaging through my craft supplies recently! I just added a bit of black cardstock, some ribbon, and a few embellies . . . and VOILA!!

 My Project "Recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen Matallic White paper
Black cardstock: Stampin' Up
Corner die: Whimsy
Ribbon, ladybugs, fabric flower, & pearls: My stash
White Frantage (I love this stuff!)
Copics & Colored pencils

And last, but not least . . . 

So, there ya have it . . .a fun little notebook that's perfect as an address book or for jotting down "Summer" plans! Please stop on over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog to check out the stunning "Summer" projects created by Kat and the rest of my talented DT sisters! Then, please join us for this week's challenge. It's simple really! Just pull out your craft supplies and at least one Mo Manning image and let the creating begin!!

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!

Sooooo . . . that's it for me! Thanks so much for stopping by . . . and for leaving such sweet comments! Hugs . . . 

"Shades of Spring" at 7 Kids!

Hap-hap-happy Wednesday my darlins! Guess what? It's time for another fun challenge at 7 Kids Challenge Blog! And this fortnight's challenge theme is  . . .

Shades of Spring!

I'm thrilled that we're having Spring-like weather here in Richmond, VA, USA! (Actually, we just finished having a couple of  Summer-like days! Yikes...too early in the year for THAT kind of nonsense!! hehe!) The grass is greening up, the trees are leafing out, and tulips are starting to pop up all over the place!! So, this challenge is perfectly timed, I must say! And, YIKES! Have you visited 7 Kids College Fund lately?! There are so many fabulous new stamps including Elizabeth Bell, Sylvia Zet, and coming soon . . . Nellie Snellen Stamps! Wheetwhoo! I can't wait! My credit card is trembling! (So is my sweet hubby! Trembling, that is! LOL!) OK . . . on to my "Springy" DT project . . .

This little sweetheart is "Chloe" . . . and she's from the new Elizabeth Bell "Cottage Cuties" collection. Now, here's the deal . . . I visited my local craft store (Michael's) yesterday and they had a whole new batch of journals with matching pens . . . so, of course, several "jumped" into my shopping cart! hehe!! I decided to make another altered journal for this fortnight's 7 Kids challenge!! (You may remember, I made a pink one a few challenges ago!)

These are the EASIEST projects EVER!! I just added a few roses from Wild Orchid Crafts and a sentiment from my stash . . . oh, and of course my colored, stamped image . . . and VOILA! A fun little gift for that someone special! Here's another, "kinda" side view . . .

You can find the following items used for my project at 7 Kids College Fund

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink

"Chloe" by Elizabeth Bell (Cottage Cuties) for Whimsy Stamps

Nestabilities Floral Ovals Die

Shapeabilities Fancy Tags

Melissa Frances White Pearls

Copic Sketch Markers

Prismacolor Pencils

And one final, rather "artsy" view . . .

And there ya have it, kiddos . . . my "Shades of Spring" project for this fortnight's 7 Kids challenge! Now it's time for you to head on over to 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog and take a peek at all the gorgeous creations by my 7 Kids DT sistahs! Then, pull out your craft supplies and join us for this fortnight's "Shades of Spring" challenge (#44) at 7 Kids!! And you know why, right? 'Cuz it's always such fun!! PLUS, there is a fabulous prize to be won! That's right . . . one lucky winner (selected at Random) will win a $20.00 gift voucher to spend at 7 Kids College Fund Store! Cool, huh?!

Thanks much for visiting . . . and for your kind comments! Mwahhhhh!

"Not a Card" at 7 Kids!

Care for a little PINK today? Well, then, have I got something "pinkalicious" for you!! And how perfect that it's Wednesday and time for another fun challenge at 7 Kids Challenge Blog! Whoohoo! And I have something fun to share with you! This week's challenge theme is . . .

NOT a Card!

Well, well, well . . . how fortunate that, in the chaos that I lovingly call my studio, I have a little bag filled with the cutest little journals and matching pens! And . . . guess what else? My new best friend, Mr. Postman, just delivered a package from 7 Kids College Fund with some of the new Stampavie "Sarah Kay" stamps! Whoo hoo!!  So here's what I came up with . . .

This little cutie patootie is called "Bathtime" . . . isn't she just the sweetest little thing ever?! I have always loved Sarah Kay and, in fact, I have an entire curio cabinet filled with little wooden statuettes by Sarah Kay like this one . . .

Their faces are just cherubic, aren't they? Here's a close-up of this sweet Sarah Kay by Stampavie image . . .

Now . . . that gorgeous die is called "Polynesian Sails Oval" and comes from Cheery Lynn Designs! The cardstock is Pretty in Pink (from Stampin' Up). The roses come from Wild Orchid Crafts. Here's the rest of my project "recipe" . . .

You can find all of these items at 7 Kids College Fund
Sarah Kay "Bathtime" by Stampavie
Melissa Frances White Pearls
Glossy Accents (on bubbles)

Sookwang Tape

Copic Sketch Markers

Prismacolor Pencils

And one last view . . .

And there you have it . . . my little version of "NOT a Card!" hehehe! Now it's time for you to head on over to 7 Kids College Fund and take a peek at all the gorgeous creations by my 7 Kids Design Teamies! Then, pull out your craft supplies and join us for this fortnight's "NOT a Card" challenge #42 at 7 Kids College Fund!! And do you know why? Because there are fabulous prizes to be won! Whoohooo!

Thank you so much for visiting . . . and for your sweet comments! I'll be back tomorrow with another fun paper creation! Mwahhh!

Apples...plaid...leaves...and Tilda!

Yikes! I can hardly believe that it's the fourth Tuesday of October already!! And, guess what? It's time for another fabulous "Inspiration Challenge" at Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog! Once again, the sweet and talented Candy is our hostess...and she's given us this gorgeous photo to use as inspiration...

Isn't this the coolest photo??! I couldn't quite decide which way to go with this month's "Inspiration Challenge" project. Do I go with plaid? Fall? Leaves? Rakes? Boots? Barns? So many choices...and so litttle time! LOL!! Soooo, I decided to make another cute little "clean & simple" altered notebook...and went with plaid and fall!

This little cutie patootie is "Apple Tilda"...she's so dang cute, don'tcha think?! (I know, I know...I say that about ALL of my Maggies!! hehehe!) She's available as a "mini" at Magnolia-licious online store HERE! Here's another view...

Fall...and leaves...and apples...and warm apple cider!! That's the feel I was going for....

And my simple little "Recipe"...

Small notebook (just $1.00 from my local craft store)

Roses, leaves, & metal filagree corner: Wild Orchid Crafts

Copper Stickles

Sentiment, charm, ribbon, & gold beads: my stash

Glossy accents applied to the apples

Copics  & Prismacolor pencils

And one last "artsy" view... 

Alrighty roo...it's time for you to visit Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog and see what my talented DT sistahs have created for your viewing pleasure! Then...please join in the fun by making and entering your own project into this month's Magnolia-licious Inspiration Challenge. Remember, one lucky participant (selected at random, of course) will win a $25.00 gift voucher for a Magnolia-licious Shopping Spree!! Whooohooo!!

And...that's it for me!! Thanks so much for visiting...and for always leaving such sweet comments! I really, really appreciate you!! Now...off you go...let the craftin' begin!! Great big "Maggie" hugsssssssssss...until next time!

Clean & Simple at the Sugar Bowl!

Hey there all you "Sugar" lovers!! Guess what?! It's time for another sweeeeet challenge at the Sugar Bowl...Challenge #70! And our very own talented DT sister, Maria Therese, has given us this fun sketch to follow...

...with "Clean & Simple" as our theme!

Now, you all know that I love my embellies...the more the better! But today...I must admit...I've outdone myself with my "clean & simple" efforts! hehehehe!!

I started out with another one of my fave Sugar Nellie stamps called "Apple Pip"... she's one of the Sherbet Pips from the Home Grown Collection and you can find her HERE at Funky Kits! I decided to make a little "altered notebook"...I've never made one before...but, I'll be honest...it was fun! I highly recommend it! Especially if you can find a cute little notebook for just $1.00 like I did!

The notebook was already kinda cute with its existing green plaid cover, but then I thought it would be fun to  "jazz it up" with a bit of designer paper from Basic Grey's "Oxford" collection layered on Not Quite Navy cardstock from Stampin' Up. I finished it off with a fun little flower from K & Co.! Here are the Copics I used to color this cutie patootie...

E21, 00, 000, 0000 (skin)

R20 (cheeks)

E29, 25, 23, 21, 53, 51, 50, YR21 (hair)

B99, 97, 95, 93, 91 (blues)

G28, 24, 21, 20, YG93 (greens)

E25, 23, 51 (stool & basket)

W1 (shadow)

Ohhhh...and that darling sentiment is from Stampin' Bella! Here's one more view...

OK...now it's time to tap dance on over to the Sugar Bowl and take a peek at the gorgeous creations by my fellow DT Sweeties. Then...why not pull out your art supplies and get busy creating your own card or project for this fortnight's challenge? Who knows...you may just be 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!)...

So...you'll definitely want to enter...AND invite your friends to join in the fun too!! Now...let the craftin' begin! Thank you so much for stopping by...and for all of your kind comments that always make me smile!! Sending sweet hugs...until next time....