Paaa rum pum pum pummmm!

Happy Thursday!! So...I'm still working on making Christmas cards...and I'm still having the best time! So, how perfect that, for this week's challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog, my very clever DT sistah, Elaine, has chosen another theme that fits perfectly with my Christmas-Card-Making efforts!! Yep...it's true! Elaine has challenged us to make a paper project ...

 Inspired by a Song

Paaaa rum pum pum pummmm!! So, of course, I chose one of my all time fave Christmas songs...

 

Little Drummer Boy!

I used one of my fave Mo Manning digi images called "Shall I Play For You." Isn't he so dang adorable?!! You can find him HERE at Mo's online store.

 

 

  

Here's my card "recipe"... 

Cardstock: Crumb Cake & Cherry Cobbler (SU)

DPs: "25 Days of Christmas"

Tickets: Whimsy Stamps

Sentiment: SU

Roses, metal filagree corners, & lace: Wild Orchid Crafts

Antique brad: SU 

Here are the Copics used to color this cutie...

 E21, 00, 000, 000 (skin)

R20 (cheeks)

E25, 23, 21, & YR20 (hair)

E09, 07, 02, 01 (reds)

YG97, 95, 93, 91(greens)

E49, 47, 43, 41 (jacket)

E23, 53, 51, 50 (drum & dog)

E23, 21, W1 (ground)

W1 & 0 (shadow)

 

I also added a bit more shading w/Prisma pencils (Marine Green, Tuscan Red, Burnt Sienna, & Dark Umber). Here are a couple of peeks at the inside... 

 

 

Would you like to see an "artsy" view? Of course you would! hehehe!

Oh...and here's the "fartsy" angle...you know...as in "artsy fartsy" view! ( I am so easily amused with myself! LOL!)

 Okey dokey...now you'll want to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog HERE so you can check out the gorgeous creations by my delightfully talented DT sistahs!! Then it's your turn to get busy on your own Mo Manning challenge project!! Just make a card, tag, or 3D project using one (or more) of Mo Manning's images (you can find them in Mo's online store HERE and HERE)...and come join the fun!! One lucky participant (chosen at random, of course) will receive a $5.00 shopping spree at Mo's online store. LUCKY!!! 

I'm entering this card into the following challenges: 

Wild Orchid Challenge - Christmas Fun

CLP - Sketch

 

And...that's it for me. Thanks so much for visiting, my lovelies...and for your sweet comments! Big hugs...until next time....

"Sassy" in Pink!!

Looking for my current Magnolia-licious DT project? Please scroll down... 

Okey dokey...hello again!! Yep...Tuesday means it's time for another fun challenge at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog too!! Our "sassy" and talented DT sistah, Cathy, is our hostess again this week! And once again, because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our theme is...

Think Pink

and this week we've also added

Die Cuts!

Sooooo...oh yea, I made a little shopping visit to Sassy Cheryl's Digis...and found another darling image that, once again, I just HAD to have!! (I have no control when it comes to Cheryl's images! hehehe!!) And here's what I came up with...a pink Christmas card!!!
 

  

She's called "Flat Bottom Snowy" and you can can find this little cutie HERE!!
 

Here's my card "recipe"...

• Cardstock: Blushing Bride (Stampin' Up)
• DPs: Eskimo Kisses (Basic Grey)
• Die cuts: Snowflake border (Memory Box), Snowflake, circle, & scalloped circle dies (Nestabilities)
• Punches: Snowflake & leaf (Martha Stewart), Scalloped Circle (Stampin' Up)
• Snowflake embossing folder (Cuttlebug)
• Ribbon, Rhinestones, & Flowers: My stash
• Snow (Polar White Flower Soft) & Liquid Applique
• Glitter: MS Coarse Glitter & Stickles
• Sentiments: LOTV

As usual, I colored this darlin' with Copics with a bit of Prismacolor Pencils for richer shading...

• R83, 81, 20, 00, RV00, 000 (pinks)
• BG10, 11, 000, 0000 (blue greens)
• G24, 21, 20 (greens)
• E33, 31, 30 (twig arms)
• BG0000 (Shadow around image)

Here's a peek at the inside...

Alright my sassies, it's time to hop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog to check out all the PINK gorgeousness by Cathy and the rest of Cheryl's talented Sassy DT!!

Oooohhhh oooohhh ooohh...but wait...wouldja like to see an "artsy fartsy" view?!

Hehehe...and just one more for good measure!

Alrighty roo...now I'd LOVE for you to come join the fun over at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog! Just remember to follow this week's PINK & DIE CUTS theme! Oh, and...don't forget to link your finished project to this week's challenge...because one lucky participant (selected at random) will win a $5.00 digi credit to spend at Sassy Cheryl's Digis Online Store HERE!!

Oops...I nearly forgot...I've decided to enter this cutie patootie in the following challenges...

• Anything Goes #51 - Die Cuts/Punches
• Simon Says Stamp - Sparkle & Bling
• Touched by a Butterfly - Pink
• Crafty Cardmakers - Anything Goes
• Paper Sundaes - Fave Color Combination (Pink & blue & green...pastels) 

Thanks so much for stopping by to see what I've been up to!! And...big hugs for your sweet comments! I so love to read them!! Have a fantastic week, my lovelies!! Until next time....

Sugar Nellie DT Monday...

Hey sweet friends! Welcome to my little corner of the world! Oh my goodness gracious...did you have the BEST time at this past weekend's Sugar Nellie "Fairy Glen" Blog Hop? What an amaaaazing group of designers...so talented...each and every card/project was gorgeous and incredibly unique! And, of course, I just HAD to order each one of the new "Faily Glen" Fairies from Funky Kits HERE! I tell ya, I am quickly becoming a "fairy" kinda crafter!! hehehe! Oh...and I'm even using GLITTER!! YIKES!

Well...enough of my babbling...let's get crackin' and take a peek at another adorable Sugar Nellie image!

This little sweetheart is called "Hello Little Friend" and is from the Tinkle Bells & Jingle Bells collection at Funky Kits HERE. (The bells on her stockings are a bit hidden beneath the ground cover!) Yep...another adorable fairy!! I love these stamps because they are so versatile...and can be used for nearly every occasion!! I decided to go with an Autumn theme...

I had such a fun time making this card...for no one in particular...maybe it'll find its way into my Etsy store (as soon as I get around to listing some new cards! We'll see!) Soooo...here's a close-up of the sentiment...I love it! (It's actually from an old cling set...don't know the name...sorry.)

Perfect sentiment for Fall, don'tcha think? I stamped it onto some gold-colored Mulberry paper and then tore it...cool effect, huh?

Here's my card "Recipe"...

• Cardstock: Baja Breeze & Chocolate Chip (Stampin' Up)
• DPs: Recollections "Night & Fall" Collection
• Magic Mesh - Copper
• Die cut leaves (cut from mulberry paper): Memory Box Dies
• Chipboard leaves & pumpkin: Maya Road
• Inka Gold (rubbed onto chipboard and then buffed)
• Raffia ribbon & pearls: Stash
• Flower Soft: Autumn
• Coarse Glitter: Martha Stewart
• Leaves and flower: Wild Orchid Crafts

 Here's a peek at the inside...

Here are the Copics used to color this gorgeous image...

• E21, 00, 000, 0000 (Skin)
• R20 (cheeks)
• E25, 23, 53, 51, 30, YR21 (hair)
• YR24, 0000, Y23, 21 (wings & stars)
• W1, 0, R20 (bunny)
• BG72, 10, B21, 00, 0000 (dress)
• B0000 (shadow)

 And, of course, the ever-popular "artsy" view...

And...that's it for me, my darlins. Thanks so much for stopping by for my second post as a Sugar Nellie DT member! And a special thanks for your sweet comments...they really make me smile! Hugsssss...until next time....

Sugar Nellie "Fairy Glen" HOP - Day 2

Happy Sunday, my "sugar" lovin' darlins!! I'm soooo excited...because today is Day TWO of Sugar Nellie's "Fairy Glen" Blog Hop. Wheeeee!!!  Didja just have the best time yesterday? Oh, oh, oh...and...have you placed your order over at Funky Kits yet?! If not...it's OK...you can go shopping now! My order has already been placed! hehehehe!! Ahhh...now let's get back to Day TWO of our "Fairy Glen" Blog Hop...

If you've arrived here from my lovely and talented Design Teamie, Marianne, then you are definitely right on track!! If not, then you'll want to start this fabulous Sugar Nellie hop HERE...at the beginning!!

Alright, my lovelies...here's my little creation featuring the ever so adorable "Hazel and Nutty"....

"Hazel and Nutty" have definitely been added to my list of faves!! I've never seen myself as much of a "fairy" person...but, I tell ya, these little fairies have absolutely captured my heart!!

Here's my card "recipe"...

• Cardstock: Very Vanilla & Bravo Burgundy (Stampin' Up)
• DPs: Prima "Botanical" collection
• Ribbon: Ribbon Girl
• Flowers, metal filagree corner, & lace: Wild Orchid Crafts
• Marianne's Dies 
• Pearls: my stash
• Glitter & leaf punch: Martha Stewart
• Sentimnt and flower stamp: Stampin' Up

Here are the Copics used to color "Hazel & Nutty"...

• E21, 00, 000, 0000 (skin)
• R20 (cheeks)
• E25, 23, 15, 13, YR20 (hair & li'l Nutty)
• E53, 51, 50 (wings)
• E04, R81, RV00 (pinks)

Ready for a quick peek at the inside? Here ya go...

And, of course, the ever popular "arsty fartsy" view...

Now...I hope you've been leaving my talented DT sistahs some love (i.e., comments) along the way...because several lucky blog hoppers (selected at random from the comments) will receive some fabulous Sugar Nellie SUGAH!! Oh...and be sure to pop on back to Sugar Nellie's Blog HERE and leave a comment letting us know how much fun you've had...and your fave "Fairy Glen" stamp!!

Thanks so much for joining us today...we hope you've had as much fun looking as we've had creating!! Sweet, sweet hugs...

Sugar Nellie Blog Hop - Day 1

Happy Saturday, my sweet friends!! I'm soooo excited...because today is Day ONE of Sugar Nellie's "Fairy Glen" Blog Hop...featuring 11 fantabulous new stamps available NOW at Funky Kits HERE!!

I can tell you that now because I've already placed my order for ALL of them!! What?! I NEED them ALL! Yes, ma'am...that's my story and I'm stickin' to it! Hehehehe!!

Now...if you've arrived here from my sweet and super talented fellow DT sistah, Erika, then you are absolutely on the right track!! If, however, you've just happened by, then you will definitely want to pop on over to Sugar Nellie's Blog HERE and begin, as they say, at the beginning!! I swear...you are in for a treat!!

OK...are ya ready? Here we go.....meet "Jasmine"....

Jasmine is one of my new faves!! Isn't she soooo adorable?! Just look at that adorable smirk on her face...and do you see that cute little frog peeking out from around Jasmine's leg?! I have to tell ya, I had such fun coloring this cutie!! And, while I don't generally "do" glitter, I've made an exception for l'il Jasmine here! hehehe!

Here's my card "recipe"...

• Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Barely Banana, & Baja Breeze (Stampin' Up)
• DPs: Prima "Botanical" Collection
• Tulle & pearls: my stash
• Glossy accents (frog)
• Dies: Cheery Lynn Dies (Italian Flourish) & Magnolia Doohickey swirl
• Sentiment: Whimsy (front) & Just Rite Stamps (inside)
• Glitter: Martha Stewart Coarse Glitter
• Flowers & metal filagree corner (Wild Orchid Crafts)

 
Here's a peek at the inside...

Copics used for this cutie...

• E21, 00, 000, 0000 (skin)
• R20 (cheeks)
• BG72, 70, 0000, B00, 000, 0000 (dress)
• G21 & 20 (frog)
• E53, 51, 50, YR20, E23 (hair)
• Y21, 23, E51, 50 (wings)
• BG0000 (shadow)
• C2, 1, 0 (ground) 

Fun, huh? OK...now it's time for you to hop on over to visit the very sweet and talented Ali.  I promise, you will definitely drool over her gorgeous artwork!!

Oh...and before I forget...remember, in order to be eligible for some fabby Blog Hop "Sugar" (i.e., prizes!), you'll want to be sure to leave a little love (a.k.a. comments...hehehe) at each blog you visit!! 

...until tomorrow, my darlins, when we'll be blog hoppin' once again at Sugar Nellie's Blog...with lots more gorgeous DT cards and many, MANY more sweet prizes!! Mwahhhhh...

Sugar Nellie Blog Hop!!

Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love ya tomorrow ...you're only a day awayyyyyyyyy!!

Whooohooo...that's right...I'm a singin' and a dancin'...why?? Because Sugar Nellie is having the most fantabulous Blog Hop...THIS WEEKEND! Yep, that's right...we're showcasing the gorgeous new stamps called the Fairy Glen Collection!! You are gonna LOVE these!!! I promise!

So...please stop by Sugar Nellie's Blog HERE at 9AM GMT both Saturday AND Sunday...10/8 & 10/9! Then pop on over to Funky Kits and place your order for the most delicious new rubbah!! Just do me a teensy favor...please leave some for me!! LOL!! See all y'all "Tomorrow...la-le-la-la...."

A Patchwork Christmas...

Please scroll down to see my newest 

Sugar Bowl DT project...

Hi again, my darlins!! I have been busy busy busy making Christmas cards...and having the best time! Y'know what's best about winter holiday cards?? SPARKLE!!! The more the better! YAY!!

So, for this week's fun challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog, my incredibly fun and talented DT sistah, Elaine, has chosen the coolest theme...

"Patchwork"

Hmmmm...this challenge would totally lend itself to some cool stitching, don'tcha think?? Well, since I haven't quite gotten around to taking my sewing machine out of its hermetically sealed package, I decided to find some fun "patchwork-looking" DPs...and just added some fabulous "imaginary" stitching!! hehehe! So...what'cha think?

I used one of Mo Manning's newest digi images called "Ragged Angel." I don't generally "do" angels...but I made an exception for this sweetheart...I just love her! And I think she's perfect with this fun "Vintage Christmas" paper! "Ragged Angel" is available from Mo's digi online store HERE.

Here's my card "recipe"...

• Cardstock: Very Vanilla 
• DPs: The Paper Studio's "Vintage Christmas" Collection
• Ribbon, pearls, & charm: stash
• Sentiments: SU
• Dies/Punches: Magnolia Doohickey Vintage Tag, Nestabilities rectangle, & Memory Box loopy circle thingies and tree
• Roses, metal filagree corners, & reindeer: Wild Orchid Crafts
• Polar White Flower Soft
• Stickles

Here are the Copics used to color this little sweetheart...

• E21, 00, 000, 000 (skin)
• R20 (cheeks)
• E25, 23, 21, & YR20 (hair)
• Apron: E51 & 50
• Reds: E08, 07, 02
• Greens: YG97, 95, 93, 91
• Shadow: B0000 

I also added a bit more shading w/Prisma pencils. Here's a peek at the inside...

And, just one more "artsy" shot...

Okey dokey...now you'll want to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog HERE so you can check out the gorgeous creations by my delightfully talented DT sistahs!! Then it's your turn to get busy on your own Mo Manning challenge project!! Just make a card, tag, or 3D project using one (or more) of Mo Manning's images (you can find them in Mo's online store HERE and HERE)...and come join the fun!! One lucky participant (chosen at random, of course) will receive a $5.00 shopping spree at Mo's online store. LUCKY!!!

I'm thinkin' about entering this card into the following challenges:

• Paper Sundaes - Lots of Layers
• Crafty Cardmakers - Anything Goes
• Anything Goes - Die cuts/punches

And...that's it for me. Thanks so much for visiting, my sweet friends...and for your very kind comments! Big hugs...until next time....

Shake it up baby...

Welcome friends! It's the first Thursday of October and, yes, that means it's time for Challenge #69 at the "Sugar Bowl"...Sugar Nellie's fortnightly challenge blog!

Now...you're in for a real treat because our very own sweet and crazy-talented DT "Sugar Mama" Gayle has given us this fun sketch to follow...

...PLUS this fabulous photo to use as inspiration... 

Well, let me tell ya, since I just received a new package filled with super sweet Sugar Nellie stamps from the Tinkle Bells & Jingle Bells Collections, the only difficult decision was...which stamp to choose!! Very, very tough decision...because I love 'em all!! In the end, I chose" Little Apprentice"...available at Funky Kits.....

Seriously...isn't she just darling?! So...here's the deal...I had just seen a Gina Kay tutorial HERE on making a "Shaker Card"...and thought it would be fun to give it a go...and, while it's true that I had these little gold glass seed beads all over my hands and worktable (hehehe!), it really WAS such fun to make!

I used "traditional" Christmas colors...Stampin' Up cardstock (Garden Green & Cherry Cobbler...my all time fave red!)...and the DPs came from Authentique's "Wonder" collection. I also found some clear plastic at my local craft store...but you could certainly "recycle" plastic packaging. Just be sure to wash it with soapy water to remove the "static cling" before the beads get near the plastic! You want those b-b's a-shakin' not a-stickin'!!

Copics used to color this sweet little darlin'...

• E21, 00, 000, 0000 (skin)
• R20 (cheeks)
• E53, 51, 50, 23, YR20 (hair)
• G28, 24, 21, 20, 40 (greens)
• R29, 27, 24, 22, 20 (reds)
• C1, 0, 000 (white)
• W1, 00 (shadow) 

I also used Nestabilities dies...and the Magnolia Doohickey "Pointsettia" die for that pretty flower. The rose and gold filagree corners came from Wild Orchid Crafts...and the ribbon, pearls, jingle bell, and sentiment are all from my stash! Here's a pic of the inside...

   Here's one last "artsy" view... 

Now it's time to pop on over to the Sugar Bowl to drool over the paper deliciousness created by my fellow DT Sweeties. Then...why not pull out your art supplies and get busy creating your own card or paper project for this fortnight's challenge? Who knows...you could be selected to win a fabulous prize from Sugar Nellie. Our prize for this fortnight's Sugar Bowl Challenge is....

  ...your choice of FOUR

Sugar Nellie stamps

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

  

OK...my lovelies...let the craftin' commence! Thank you so much for stopping by...and for your very kind comments that always make me smile!! Sending sweet hugs...until next time....