We're so "distressed" this week at Mo's!

Wheet whooooo!! It's Thursday . . . and I am so, soooooo excited that it's almost the weekend!! Guess what I'm doing this weekend . . . give up?! I'm taking the train to New York City to hang out with my "bestie" and sweet DT sistah, Debbie! And we are going to eat and drink and laugh and go to the theater and just play "tourists"! I can't wait!!! I promise to take pics to show you all next week! hehe!!

OK . . . so, it's time for another fun challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! This week's challenge theme is . . .

"Distressing"

So I tried something just a little different . . .

For this week's card, I decided to make a "Joy Fold Card" with one of Mo Manning's most adorable fairies EVER!! This sweet image is from the "3 Baby Fairies" collection and is available HERE in Mo's online store. I just love this cutie's wispy hair and chubby tummy! Here's a bit of a side view . . .

I actually made this card for my sweet daughter-in-law, Christy (mother to 3 of our 6 grandkiddos, Ava, Mia, & Isla Bleu). Her birthday is TODAY!! Ruh roh!! Good thing she doesn't read my blog, 'cuz if she did, she'd have to fake being really, really surprised when the card finally arrives in her mailbox next week! Yep . . . it's true . . . I haven't mailed it yet! But, hey . . . I MADE it in time, at least!! That's good for me!! bwahahaha!! Here's a peek at the inside . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 

Image printed on Strathmore 400 drawing paper
Very Vanilla cardstock: Stampin' Up
Kraft paper
DPs: "Reunion" collection from My Mind's Eye
Round sentiment: Lili of the Valley
"Small wonder" sentiment: Stampin' Up
Corner die: Whimsy
Flower: Wild Orchid Crafts
Pearls, ric rac, & ribbon: my stash
Inside sentiment: Stampendous
Caran d'Ache & Faber-Castell pencils
and . . .
I distressed the edges with my Zutter "Distrezz-it-all"

And last, but certainly not least . . .

So, that's what I've been up to lately!! 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 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 stores HERE and 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).

Thanks so much for stopping by . . . and, as always, thanks for your kind comments! Until next time . . . .

Another Tilda . . . I'm having such fun!

Hello again!! I tell ya, I am having a blast making cards for fun!! This is another one that I just decided to make 'cuz I've been missing my sweet little Magnolia stamps!!

So . . . here's the deal . . . I couldn't figure out if this little Tilda has ears or not! It sorta looks a little like an ear . . . at least on her right side! Well . . . no matter . . . I just decided to give her TWO ears . . . what the heck! She'll thank me for it too if she ever has to wear glasses! LOL! Here's an extreme close-up of "Tilda with a Blue Blanket" (in this case, it would be an "aqua" blanket!) . . .

And a sort of "side view" . . .

Card Recipe:

Image stamped onto Cryogen cardstock

Very Vanilla & Pool Party cardstock: Stampin' Up
DPs: Webster's Pages
Pool Party seam binding: Stampin' Up
Lace & flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Romantic Rectangles & Lacy Square dies: Spellbinders
Corner die: Marianne's Designs
Inside tag & mini Tilda stamp: Magnolia
Pearls: My stash

Copics & Various colored pencils

A peek at the inside . . .

And, of course, being the creature of habit that I am . . .

 I thought I'd enter this card into a couple of challenges . . .  

Magnolia-licious Color Challenge - Aqua, pink & cream
Wild Orchid Challenge #57 - Summer Flowers
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #176 - Let's hear it for the girls

Gotta run! My hubby thinks I need to get some exercise . . . so we're going for a walk! Fortunately the weather is quite nice today! hehe! Thanks so much for stopping by to visit! Thanks (in advance) for all your sweet comments! Hugs . . .

Tilda . . . just for fun!

Hey there my blogging friends!! It's Sunday and I have been doing a bit of "playing" lately! That's right . . . I made a card JUST FOR FUN!! And wanted to share it with you . . . (be forewarned . . . bright papers! Ya better grab your sunglasses!! hehe!)

I made this card for our sweet grand-daughter, Sophie . . . she's my little "crafting" buddy! Soph lives about 2000 miles away, but we "Skype" and craft together quite regularly! She just started 1st grade . . . all day school! She's doing well . . . her mom (my daughter) is a wreck!  Maybe I should make a card for my daughter too! Here's a close-up of "Tilda with Pencils" . . .

And a sort of "side view" . . .

Card Recipe:

Image stamped onto Cryogen cardstock

DPs: Class of '87 Collection: Kaiser Craft

Lucky Limeade cardstock: Stampin' Up

Kraft paper,twine, charm, flowers, & brad: My stash

Spiral notebook edge punch: Fiskars

Red pearl pen: Viva

Copics & Various colored pencils

A peek at the inside . . . 

And, of course, the ever popular "ahhhtsy" view . . . 

 I thought I'd enter this card into a few challenges . . .  

7 Kids Challenge #54 - Flower Power

Totally Tilda Challenge #53 - Kraft

Magnolia-licious Highlites - Autumn Spendor
Frosted Design, Fab. Friday Challenge - Twine

Just Magnolia - Back to School

Cute Card Thursday - Back to School

Am off to finished coloring another "just for fun" Tilda! Wheet whoo! Thanks so much for stopping by to visit! Thanks (in advance) for all your sweet comments! Hugs . . .

We're all FRIENDS over at Mo's!

Howdy do, my darlins! Here we are at Thursday again!! My fave day of the week . . . 'cuz it's almost the weekend, AND 'cuz it's time for another funtabulous challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! And guess what else . . . this is the first week for Mo's new Guest Designers! I can't wait to see what they come up with!! Please make sure you visit their blogs and leave 'em a little love!! Okey dokey . . . so, this week's challenge theme (selected by our very sweet and talented DT sister, Elaine) is . . .

"Friends"

And here's my little something . . .

Now . . . I've had this sweet image for quite some time and decided it was perfect for this week's challenge theme! Here's a close-up . . .

This sweet image is called "I Love It" and is available HERE in Mo's online store. I just love this cutie's whispy hair. She reminds me of our grand-daughter, Mia. Her hair is baby fine . . .and she LOVES her baby dolls!! Here's a bit of a side view . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 

Image printed on Cryogen Paper
Very Vanilla cardstock: Stampin' Up
DPs: "Jack & Jill" collection from Prima
Tag sentiments: Lili of the Valley
Corner die: Whimsy
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Pearls & jute: my stash
Inside sentiments: Whimsy
Copics & various colored pencils (Caran d'Ache & Faber-Castell)

A peek at the inside . . .

And finally . . .

So, there ya go . . . my interpretation of this week's "Friends" challenge theme!! 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 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 stores HERE and 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).

Thanks bunches for stopping by . . . and, as always, for your sweet comments! Until next time . . . .

Oops . . .

Happy Monday, my sweet friends! I hope you had a great weekend! Mine was filled with live jazz music (we went to a Jazz festival) and hanging out with my sweet hubby! We won't even mention the rain or the fact that there were no public restrooms . . . just creepy porta-potties! Ugh!! Now that you have that mental image burned into your brain . . . . Aaacck!!! Let's move on, shall we?!

So . . . guess what? It's August and I haven't even started on my Christmas cards! And today's Sugar Nellie DT project won't qualify as a Christmas card either! hehe! I'm still in a "Summer" frame of mind, I guess!

For today's card, I used one of my favorite Sugar Nellie stamps! I just realized, I say that a LOT! They're ALL my faves, I think! hehe! But I have always been especially fond of "Honey Pip." She's from the Sherbet Pip Collection of Home Grown Sugar Nellie Stamps . . . and is available HERE at Funky Kits.

This card is a belated birthday card . . . I made it for my art teacher whose birthday was last week! Aacck! Shame on me!! But I bet she'll like this . . . even tho it's a little late! Here's a bit of a side view . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 

Blushing Bride cardstock: Stampin' up
Kraft paper & DPs: my stash
Ruffled ribbon: Stampin' Up

Corner die: Whimsy
Tag & envelope: Melissa Frances
Flowers & lace: Wild Orchid Crafts
Tag sentiment: Stampin' Up
"Oops" sentiment: Stampendous
Inside sentiment: Sweet Stamps.com
Copics & Prismacolor pencils

Here's a look at the inside . . .

 A close-up of the inside sentiment . . .

And, finally . . .

And . . . that's it for me, my darlins! Oh, wait . . . I've decided to enter this card into the following challenges:

CLP Challenge #50 - Sketch

Wild Orchid Challenge #56 - Pink & Green
The Ribbon Girl - Bingo (Image, pearls, ribbon)

Thanks for stopping by to take a look at my latest Sugar Nellie DT card! And, as always, thanks so much for your very sweet comments! Until next time . . . hugs!!

"Love is All Around" at Mo's!

Happy Thursday . . . and welcome, once again, to my little corner of the "blogging" world! I have a sweet little card for this week's challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! The challenge theme this week, chosen by my sweet and talented DT sister Iulia, is . . .

"Love is All Around"

Now, this card is a bit of a departure for me . . . . it's rather clean & simple" . . .  what'cha think?

OK . . . so here's the deal . . . my life has become rather complicated of late, so I decided that it's high time I start working on setting priorities and simplifying a bit. Hence, my "clean and simple" card! Here's a close-up of this darling Mo Manning image . . .

Adorable, huh?! This sweet image is called "Brady and Chloe" and is available HERE in Mo's online store. Here's a bit of a side view . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 

Image printed on Cryogen Paper
Whisper White and Bashful Blue cardstock: Stampin' Up
Bashful Blue ribbon: Stampin' Up
Square Lattice embossing folder: Stampin' Up
"Blackboard" clip: Michael's Craft Store "Dollar Bin"
Buttons: my stash
Inside sentiment: Hero Arts
Glossy accents (on Chloe's shoes & lollipops): Inkssentials

A peek at the inside . . .

Close-Up of the sentiment . . . which I just LOVE! . . . and lots a space for a personal note!

And finally . . .

So, that's what I've been up to lately! "Simplifying!" 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 DT sistahs! 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 stores HERE and HERE). Oooh . . . and don't forget . . .  Mo is giving away one $5.00 shopping spree at Mo's online stores for every 25 entries! (selected by Random.Org, of course).

Thanks so much for visiting . . . and, as always, for your very kind and encouraging comments! Until next time . . . Mwahhhh!

"Under the Sea" Blog Hop #4 & LAUNCH DAY!

Hey there, all you sugar-lovin' "mermaids" . . .  and welcome back to
our final Sugar Nellie's "Under the Sea" Sneak Peeks
and
LAUNCH DAY!
Wheet Whew!!

That's right! These little darlins go on sale TODAY at Funky Kits - at  9:00 a.m. GMT! 

OK . . . let's get back to the "hop" shall we? Now . . . if you've arrived here from my sweet and clever DT sister,  Michele, then you're right where you need to be!! If not, then you'll want to start this fabulous Sugar Nellie "mini" hop HERE!

And, once again, in case you get lost along the way, here's today's "Mini Blog Hop" order . . .

Tiets

Marianne

Anita

Lisa

Vicky

Astrid

Kathrin

Michele
Pat (that's me . . . and you are here! hehe!)
 Mina
Jane

Here's MY version of today's precious image called "Water Lily" . . .

I decided to make a circle-shaker card! Talk about mixing it up,eh?!

I am really lovin' the peachy-corals lately!! Perfect for a little "Under the Sea" mythical creature, don'tcha think? 
Here's another side view . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 

Blush Blossom cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: "Nantucket" by Pink Paislee

Glossy Accents on her "tail"

Circle & Scalloped Circle Grand Nestabilities: Spellbinders

Eyelet Circle Nestabilities: Spellbinders

Sentiment:, flat flowers, beads, brads & pearls: My stash

Roses: Wild Orchid Crafts

Copics and pencils

A peek at the inside . . . 

And, one final view . . . 

Be sure to leave comments along the way . . . because, as you may recall, several lucky blog hoppers (selected at random from the comments) will receive some fabulous Sugar Nellie prizes! 

Now . . . your next stop along the way is to hop on over to see my oh so talented Design Teamie. . .

MINA.

Thanks so much for "hopping" by! Hugs! And . . . have fun shopping!! 

"Fairy" Happy Birthday!

Hot diggity bliggity blog! It's Thursday . . . which, of course, means that it's time for another challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! As you may know, since this is the first challenge of the month, our theme (as always) is . . .

Anything Goes!

Soooooo . . . I thought I'd try coloring some PINK HAIR! hehe!

This week seems to be a week of "mythical creatures" . . . with mermaids the past couple of days and, today, a sweet little fairy! This little sweetheart is "Buttercup" and she's from Mo Manning's "Baby Fairies" Collection! You can find this cutie patootie HERE in Mo's online store.

My card "recipe" . . . 

Image printed on Cryogen White  Paper
Pear Pizazz & Melon Mambo cardstock: Stampin' Up
DPs: "Fairy Flora" by Prima
Sentiment: Whimsy
Flowers & pink diamonds: My stash
Frosted Lace Stickles and Martha Stewart Coarse Glitter
Copics

And, one last view . . .

So, there ya go . . . my first ever attempt at PINK HAIR! hehehe! Now, please be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog HERE to check out the gorgeous projects created my talented DT sistahs! 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 stores HERE and HERE). Oooh . . . and don't forget . . .  Mo is giving away one $5.00 shopping spree at Mo's online stores for every 25 entries! (selected by Random.Org, of course).

Thanks so much for visiting . . . and for your kind comments! Until next time . . . Mwahhh!

Sugar Nellie's "Under the Sea" Sneak Peek - #3

Welcome back, sweet friends! I'm having such fun with our "Mini Blog Hops" showcasing Sugar Nellie's newest collection of stamps!! I hope you're lovin' these images as much as I am!! Well, get ready for more FUN,  'cuz today is . . . drum roll please . . .

Day THREE of Sugar Nellie's "Under the Sea" Sneak Peeks!!!

Now . . . if you've arrived here from my amazingly talented Design Teamie,  Michele, then you're in the right place!! If not, then you'll want to start this fabulous Sugar Nellie "mini" hop HERE!

And, just in case you get lost along the way, here's today's "Mini Blog Hop" order . . .

Jane

Tiets

Marianne

Anita

Lisa

Vicky

Astrid

Kathrin

Michele
Pat (that's me . . . and you are here! hehe!)
 Mina

OK . . . are ya ready?!

Here's MY version of today's stunning image called "Aquamarina" . . . 

I decided to make a "Tag Card" . . . these are always such fun!!

I added a pocket and another tag on the back for a personal note! 

I went with a monochromatic color scheme this time . . . with just a little jute, I think it works! But that's just me. hehe! 
Here's another side view . . . 

My card "recipe" . . . 

Very Vanilla & Pool Party cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: "Nantucket" by Pink Paislee

Romantic Rectangle dies: Spellbinders

Sentiment:,flower, & pearls: My stash

Copics and pencils

 And, one final pic . . . 

I surely hope you've been leaving lotsa comments along the way . . . because, in case you've forgotten, several lucky blog hoppers (selected at random from the comments) will receive some fabulous Sugar Nellie prizes! Remember, we're having one more "Mini Blog Hop" on Friday! Coincidentally, that also happens to be "Launch Day" . . . when these little sugar dumplings go on sale at Funky Kits at 10:00 a.m. GMT! 

So be sure to mark your calendars . . . and set your alarm clocks!!

Okey dokey. . . your next stop along the way is to visit my sweet and crazy-talented friend and DT "sistah". . .
MINA.

Thanks so much for "hopping" by! Hugs . . . until Friday . . . when we'll all be back with our last adorable "Under the Sea" image!!