Mo's "Flower Jar" . . .

Hello friends!! I hope you've had a GREAT weekend! I've been busy coloring and painting (so much more fun than cleaning house!) Here's just one of the projects I've been working on . . .

I used one of Mo's newest digi images called "Flower Jar" (available HERE in Mo's online store)! Here's a close-up . . .

I love looking at flowers . . . and smelling them (even though they make me sneeeeze!) . . . but I honestly can't tell the difference between flowers and weeds! I would have no idea what kind of flowers these are . . . except Mo told me that the red ones are poppies! They were sure fun to color, though!!

Here's a bit of a side view . . .

My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed on Copic "Xpress It" cardstock

Concord Crush & Real Red cardstock: Stampin' Up

So Saffron ribbon & pearl brad: Stampin' Up

Embossing folder: Embossalicious

Copics (too many to keep track of!)

I haven't quite finished the inside, although I think it will make a lovely "Sympathy" card. Here's a slightly angled view . . . 

So . . . that's what I've been up to these past couple of days! I hope you'll stop by "Mo's Dream Team Blog" and "Mo's Clubhouse Blog" for some really gorgeous daily inspiration! Oh, and don't forget to check out the "Anything Goes w/optional theme: Babies" challenge going on all this month over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog!

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

xo

Fairies & a Giggling Snowman . . .

Merry Christmas!! Just kidding! But I am in a bit of a winter frame of mind!! Today I have a verrrrrrry sparkly creation for you . . . using several of Mo Manning wintry images all merged together!!

I used Giggling Snowman (available HERE in Mo's online store) . . . and Fairy Christmas with sentiment (available HERE)! Here's a close-up . . .

I covered the entire colored image using a Versamark Watermark Stamp Pad . . . then sprinkled images with Stampin' Up Heat & Stick Powder. I heated it with my heat gun until it became "glisteny" . . . then sprinkled on Stampin' Glitter (shaking off excess) and re-heated to set. It's an easy and fun way to get EXTRA sparkle!!

Here's a bit of a side view . . .

My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed on Copic "Xpress It" cardstock

Digi DPs: "Great White North" by Mary Fran for Nitwits

Whisper White satin ribbon: Stampin' Up

Pearls, bells, & corner die: my stash

Snowflake border die: Memory Box

Tree die: Magnolia

Snowflake punch: Martha Stewart

Inside sentiment stamp: Lili of the Valley

Copics (too many to keep track of!)

A peek at the inside (which I purposely kept simple!). . . 

And finally, a slightly angled view . . .  

So . . . there ya go! My SECOND Christmas card of 2015!!! Now be sure to stop by "Mo's Dream Team Blog" and "Mo's Clubhouse Blog" for some fabulously fun daily inspiration! Oh, and don't forget to check out the "Anything Goes w/optional theme: Babies" challenge going on all this month over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog!

Thanks for stopping by to visit . . . and special thanks for your comments! See you soon! xo

A New Challenge at Mo's . . . Babies!!

Happy Thursday! Guess what? It's June . . . and that means it's time for another fun challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! Our theme is (as always) "Anything Goes" . . . and this month our optional theme  is . . .

Babies!

I've had this darling digi printed for months . . . and only now got around to coloring him!

This sweet little boy image is called "Just One Story" (boy) . . .  and is available HERE in Mo's online store. Here's a close-up . . .

I colored this image with a variety of Caran d'Ache, Faber-Castell, and Prismacolor pencils!! Here's a side view . . .

My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed on white cardstock

Whisper White cardstock: Stampin' Up

Digi DPs: "Sunshine & Laughter Too" made by Mary Fran for Nitwits

Sentiment, pearls, and corner die: my stash

Flower die: Shasta Daisy by Cheery Lynn Dies

Colored pencils

A look at the inside . . . 

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

So . . . besides being on back-to-back vacations these past two weeks (hehe!) . . . this is what I've been up to! Thanks so much for stopping by . . . and, as always, for your kind comments!! See you next week! Oh . . . wait . . . be sure to check out the "Anything Goes w/optional theme: Babies" challenge going on all this month over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog!

Peace...

Hi friends!! Can you believe it? It's Thursday already!! Where does the time go? Why . . . before ya know it, it'll be Christmas! (Note brilliant segway!!) Which is exactly why today I have a Christmas card to share with you!! (I honestly was humming Christmas tunes while I was making this!) I used one of Mo's "Ragged" images! I love them all!! This one is called "Ragged Kelly" . . .

. . . and is available HERE in Mo's online store. Here's an extreme close-up . . .

And a bit of a side view . . .

My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed on cold press watercolor paper

Always Artichoke cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs, pearls, tag tie: my stash

Mittens, holly, & distressed tag dies: Memory Box

Inside sentiment stamp: Stampin-Up

Distress inks

A peek at the inside . . . 

And finally, a slightly angled view . . .

  

So . . . there ya go! My first Christmas card of 2015!!! Thanks for stopping by . . . and for your kind comments that really DO make my day!! See you next week! Oh . . . wait . . . be sure to check out the "Anything Goes w/optional theme: For Teenz Only" challenge going on all this month over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog!

Goin' Fishin'

Happy Thursday! Today I'm sharing another retirement card! I made this one for my sister's boss who is retiring in just a few weeks!!  I used  Mo's darling "First Fish (girl)" digi image . . .

This cutie patootie "girl" image is available HERE in Mo's online store. There's also a "boy" version HERE. He's super cute too!! So . . . I decided to make a "Joy Fold" card! Here's a slightly different view as I start to open the card . . .

And another . . .

My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen Metallic White Cardstock

Real Red & Whisper White cardstock: Stampin' Up

"Gone Fishing" Digi DPs: Available HERE at Nitwits

Main dies: Nestabilities by Spellbinders

Corner die, ric rac, letter tiles, jute, clothespin: My stash

Sentiment: Computer generated

Copic markers, a variety of colored pencils

Copics:

Skin: E13, 11, 00, 000, 0000, R20 & 21 (cheeks)

Hair: E25, 23, 21, 09, YR20

Blues: B97, 95, 93, 91, 00, 000

Reds: R27, 24, 22, 21, 20

Greens: YG 25, 23, 67, 01

Browns: E55, 53, 51, 50

Another view as it opens further . . . 

And finally, a look at the card completely open . . .  

And . . . that's it for me! Thanks for popping in for a visit! See you next week! Oh . . . and be sure to check out the "Anything Goes w/optional theme: For Teenz Only" challenge going on all this month over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog!

Baby Fairy Bobbin

Hello friends! Happy Thursday! Here's a little retirement card I created using Mo's precious little "Baby Fairy Bobbin" digi image . . .

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

And a side-ish view . . .

My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen Metallic White Cardstock

Blushing Bride cardstock: Stampin' Up

"Thimbles & Threads" Digi DPs: Available HERE at Nitwits

Lacy circle die: Memory Box

Corner hardware & flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts

Pearls, embroidery thread, & other embellies: My stash

Sentiment: Computer generated

Copic markers, a variety of colored pencils, & Spica glitter pens 

Copics:

Skin: E13, 11, 00, 000, 0000

Hair: E55, 53, 51, 50, YR20

Wings: G40, R01, BG10, RV10

Spools: E37, 35, 33, 31, 30

Thread #1: R22, 21, 20, 00

Thread #2: R46, 43, 01

Ground: G46, 43

A peek at the inside . . . 

And . . . one last angled view . . .

That's it for me! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you next week! Oh . . . and be sure to check out the "Anything Goes w/optional theme: For Teenz Only" challenge going on all this month over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog!

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!

A "Virtual" Baby Shower!!

Helloooooo all . . . and a very happy Monday to you!! Have you heard about the "Virtual" Baby Shower we're having for our sweet friend and DT sister, Franz over at Mo's new Clubhouse Blog?! Check it out HERE! All this week Mo's DT ladies will be posting pictures of baby cards!

Here's a little baby boy card I created to celebrate Franz's newest little boy . . . Filippo!!

This cute Mo Manning image is called "New Baby" . . . . and is available HERE in Mo's online store.

Here's a bit of a side view . . .

My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen Metallic White Cardstock

White & Soft Sky cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: "Baby Mine" by Fancy Pants Designs

Bow die: Memory Box

Nestabilities dies: Spellbinders

Button: My stash

Copic markers & a variety of colored pencils

Copics:

Skin: E11, 00, 000, 0000

Hair: E53, 51,  50, YR20

Dress & pants: R22, 21, 20

Boy's shirt: G46, 43, 40

Bassinet cover: BG 72, 10, 11, 13

Blue sash: B18, 14, 12, 00, 000

A peek at the inside (sentiment from Whipper Snapper). . . 

And . . . one more . . .

Sooooo . . .  that's it for me! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you soon! Have a great day . . . and be sure to check out the fun "BABY" contest at Mo's Clubhouse Blog . . . and the "Anything Goes w/optional theme: Spring" challenge happening over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! 

Happy Birthday Dee!!

Hellooooo!!

OK . . . so here's the deal . . . I couldn't post any photos the other day since this card was for my sister's birthday . . . and she checks my blog occasionally. But . . . today is her birthday . . . so here are the pics . . .

A close-up of Mo's "Cinderella" image available HERE in Mo's store . . .

A side view . . .

My card "recipe"

Cryogen white metallic cardstock

DPs: "True Love" by Basic Grey

"In stitches" faux stitching stamp: Technique Tuesday 

Brads: My stash
Sentiment: Computer generated

Copics &amp pencils

Copics:

Skin: E13, 11, 00, 000, 0000

Hair: E53, 51, 25

Dress: E27, 25, 53, 51, 50

Apron: E50, W5, 3, 0, 00

Shoes & broom: E27, 25, 23, 50

Reds: R22, 02, 02, 00

Dust & smudges: W3, 1, 0, 00

Faber Castell "Polychromos" Pencils:

Skin: Cinnamon, medium flesh, light flesh

Reds: Venetian red

Browns: Caput mortuum violet

Greys: Warm grey 1 & 5

Caran d'Ache "Pablo" Pencils:

Skin: Apricot

A peek at the inside . . .

And one more view . . .

Please be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog to check out the gorgeous projects created by all of my very talented Design Teamies! Then please join us for this month's "Anything Goes/ Optiona Theme: Spring" challenge!!

** Mo will be awarding (selected at random) one $5.00 shopping spree at her online store for every 25 challenge participants!

Oh . . . and don't forget to stop by Mo's newest blog: Mo's Clubhouse Blog HERE for daily inspiration, contests, showcases, prizes, and lots and LOTS of FUN!!

Thanks so much for stopping by! See you very soon with some fun pics!