Mo's Challenge #138

Anything Goes with Mo's!

The theme for Mo's Challenge this week is wide open! Make any card or project using at least one of Mo's wonderful images and enter for a chance to win a gift certificate to her shop!

I've used her sweet "Spring Fairy Aleta" on my card. Isn't she cute?!

I got to play with some of my new toys. I recently bought a set of embossing folders, and one just happened to complement one of my new Memory Box border dies! 

 

Images: "Spring Fairy Aleta" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Computer-generated sentiment

Tools: Copics,  Spica pens, Mounting tape, Glue dots, Cuttlebug with Sizzix embossing folder and Memory Box swirl die, Wire

 

Papers: SU! Sage Shadow, Perfect Plum, Bazzil Lavender, Neenah smooth white

 

Embellishments: Satin ribbon, Beads, Wing charm, Heart charm, Rhinestones, Stickles

 

Check out the other members of the DT to see what great things they've done this week, then enter your own creation in this week's challenge!

So glad you stopped by!

Elaine

Mo's Challenge # 125

Try Something New!

Well, I certainly did do something new! I've been eying  'book cards' for quite some time now.  I loved them, but it seemed as if they'd be so difficult! Thanks to our new Design Team member, Tracy MacDonald, and her wonderfully clear instructions, I decided to give it a try! You can find her tutorial HERE!

  I'll definitely be making more of these fun books!

Be patient with me, I have a lot of pictures to show you!

 

 The crazy, bright color scheme was taken right from the Paper Studio DP. This 'book' is an Easter gift for our granddaughter, and she'll love the colors!

This is the inside view. I added the corner trim to finish it off neatly. I also closed mine differently, using  Basic Grey  magnets. I tucked a matching bookmark (using  ribbon of all the different colors) into the strap. I'll be putting a sentiment on a Nesties label and attaching it inside the compartment.  I'll also put in a gift card and some candy.

 

This view shows the shine of the Spica glitter pens I used on this sweet little fairy. 

Another close-up!

A final view of the back binding.

This was a lot of fun, and I hope you'll visit Tracy's blog and give it a try! There are several steps, but none are too difficult or tricky. Really, the hardest thing about this was photographing and blogging it!

Image: Teen Fairy Pia from Mo's Digital Pencil

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, Spica glitter pens, Sewing machine, Cuttlebug with Marianne swirl die, Nellie Snellen embossing leaf punch set, SU! Tag punch, ScorPal

Papers: SU! Calypso Coral, Bazzill textured green and lavender, Neenah smooth white, Paper Studio DP

Embellishments: Prima and WOC flowers, Pearl cabochons, Button


Now you go ahead and try something new using an image from Mo's Digital Pencil and enter it in Mo's Challenge this week for a chance to win a gift certificate! Mo gives out one certificate for every fifty entries, so tell all your friends to enter, too!

I'm always thrilled when you visit!
Elaine

Mo's Challenge # 113

The Fabric of Our Lives

 That's the theme our hostess, Dorcas,  has chosen for Mo's Challenge this week. I had a couple of ideas, but settled on using "Trudy's Party Dress" and making her a little cotton apron.

 

I can only give general instructions, because my cards are always 5" x 7",  and I think most of you do smaller cards. I measured her waist and how long I wanted the apron to be then tripled the waist measurement and added a little to the length to allow for a hem. I cut out a rectangle of fabric following those measurements, hemmed the bottom and sewed a basting stitch along the top. It was than gathered to fit her waist, and  a length of ribbon  was sewed along the top to cover the basting and act as the ties. I had cut out and mounted the image on the DP, so slits were cut for the ties, which were then pushed through to the back and secured with tape. I used narrow double-sided tape to secure the apron to her dress and added the satin ribbon rose for decoration. I think she turned out cute, and will probably do this again.

Images: "Trudy Party Dress" from Mo's Digital Pencil, SU! Sentiment from "Short & Sweet" 

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, Black ink pad, Sewing machine, Cuttlebug with Marianne swirl die and Shape-abilities Parisian die,  Xacto knife

Papers: SU! Blush Blossom and Brocade Blue, Neenah smooth white, "Posey" digital DP from Raspberry Road

Embellishments: Flowers from WOC, Grosgrain ribbon, Ribbon rose, Gathered lace

Let's see what you'll do with this fun challenge! The DT has lots of different ideas and plenty of inspiration to get you going!

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More in Pink & Blue

 These cards don't have fabric on them, but they are in the same color scheme!

Images: "Take Me Away" from Tiddly Inks and Digital sentiment

Tools: Copics, Cuttlebug with Embossing folders, MS  branch punch, NS Embossing leaf punch set, Sponge dauber

Papers: SU! Turquoise, Cool Caribbean, Coral, Neenah smooth white

Embellishments: Gathered lace, Gingham ribbon, Flowers, Pearl sprays, and pearl cabochons

Images: "Silver  Fairy" from Wee Stamps, Digital sentiment

Tools: Copics, Cuttlebug with Marianne swirl die, Clear star dust pen

Papers: SU! Turquoise, Orchid, Neenah smooth white, DP from stash

Embellishments: Flowers from WOC, Satin gingham ribbon, Wing charm, Pearl cabochons

 Thanks for dropping by!

Elaine

Mo's Challenge #110

Elves, Fairies, Santa, or Snowmen!

 Happy Thanksgiving! My husband and I are having twenty family members and friends for dinner! We always have so much fun whenever we get together! It's a pretty relaxing day, too, even with all the cooking. We've been doing it for so many years that we don't stress over it. I'm responsible for six or seven pies (which I make ahead of time and freeze, unbaked, then cook early on Thanksgiving  morning), the stuffing, and gravy. My husband does most of the rest with a little help from me. He doesn't like to have anyone bring anything, either...guess he wants to make sure everything is to his liking. LOL!

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 Pat has given us a lot to choose from for Mo's Challenge this week, and Mo has several images in every one of those categories...all of them adorable!

This is one of Mo's teen-aged fairies, and I think they are the sweetest little fairies ever!

I made the pink poinsettia using punched and embossed leaves and seed beads. The hat pin was made with a pearl-headed pin from WOC and various beads and jewelry findings. It's all held together with super glue.

Images: "Teen Fairy Pia" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Stamped sentiment from SU! set "Short and Sweet"

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, Spica pens in gold and clear, Cuttlebug with Marianne swirl die and Nesties, MS Branch punch, Nellie Snellen embossing leaf punch set, Tacky tape, Mounting tape

Papers: SU! Pirouette Pink, Gable Green, and Glorious Green, Neenah smooth white, Basic Grey DP

Embellishments: Hat pin, Seed Beads, Satin ribbon, Pearl cabochons, Jewelry findings, Ruffled lace trim

So, take some time after the big dinner and Black Friday sales and make a card or project using one of Mo's sweet images. You might even be chosen to win another one!  There are tons more that you want, aren't there?  LOL!

So good of you to visit!
Elaine

In Mint Condition!

Just for Fun!

I've had time lately to just color and make cards that aren't for DT's , customers, or even for me to send to friends and family. It's fun to do that on ocassion!

SU! discontinued their color called Mint Melody a few years ago, but I still have some sheets left. It was never a favorite color, but lately I seem to be using it a  lot.  I like it with some of the other SU! colors like Tempting Turquoise and Cool Caribbean.

This is a vintage image from Digital Two for Tuesday. She has some really pretty images from days gone by. She was reaching for butterflies in the image, but they were cut off when I used the Nesties.

Image: Vintage Fairy from Digital Two for Tuesday

Tools: Cuttlebug with Nestie circle, and Marianne swirl die, Martha Stewart Bird and Lace border punches, Tacky Tape

Papers: SU! Mint Melody & Barely Banana, Gold metallic, Neenah smooth white,  Basic Grey DP

Embellishments: Ruffled lace, Ribbon slot lace, Satin ribbon, Small roses and buds from WOC, Two sizes of pearl cabochons, Metallic gold doily

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Beach Glass

 

This didn't turn out the way I had intended, but I'm sure someone will buy it  anyway! LOL!'
I do like the beads, though.  They look worn and hazy......just  like beach glass.

The inside says, " ...to play every day!"

Images:"Sand Castle" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Digital sentiment (?)

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, Cuttlebug with Label Nesties and embossing folder, Oval punches, Diamond Glaze

Papers: SU! Mint Melody, Tempting Turquoise, Not Quite Navy, Neenah smooth white

Embellishments: Glass beads, Real and plastic shells, Printed grosgrain ribbon, Shell bad, Flower Soft

Glad you stopped by!

Elaine

More Mo!

So Many Images...

So Little Time!

I have a huge collection of Mo's images and have dozens of them all printed up, but there never seem to be enough hours in the day to color and play!
All but a few days since school got out, we've had two of our grandchildren and, some days all three, here swimming, playing, and riding their four- wheelers through the woods while their parents are at work!  I love having them, but it does mean more work cooking for them and cleaning up after them, and that takes away from my play time!

I have managed to grab a few minutes here and there, so I have a few cards to show you.


Cherry, Cherry!

Now this little sweetie can join Mo's other little fruit girls. I posted the Blueberry, Strawberry, and Watermelon  girls previously.

Image: "Cherry" from Mo's Digital Pencil

Tools: Copics, Prismacolor pencils, White gel pen, Cuttlebug with Nesties and Quickutz Swirl die, Martha Stewart ribbon and lace border punches, Nellie Snellen embossing leaf punch set, Tacky tape

Papers: SU! Real Red, Neenah smooth white, Paper Pizazz red gingham DP

Embellishments: Cherry Charm (Charm Barn), Red satin ribbon, Narrow lace, Flowers (Wild Orchid Crafts)

I've entered this is the Stamp Something Challenge , use a digital image, and the Pink Elephant Challenge,  use red, white, and blue.

Fairies!

 I love this set...five of the cutest little fairies!
My favorite of these two cards is the first one, which is odd, because I'm not fond of lavenders and purples in general. I think it's because I really like the delicate floral paper

I had a difficult time coloring the hair of this one...just couldn't get the highlights right. I ended up just coloring it all one shade!










Images for both are from Mo's Digital Pencil

Tools: Copics, Spica clear pen, White gel pen, Tacky tape on both, Cuttlebug with Nesties and Parisian Accents die, Martha Stewart border and branch punches, Nellie Snellen embossing leaf punch set on second card

Papers: SU! Mauve Mist and Orchid Opulence,  K & Co. DP (First card), SU! Groovy Guava and Mint Melody, MME Stella DP (Second card), Neenah smooth white on both

Embellishments: Satin Ribbon, Flowers, Lace on both, Flower-headed hat pin with bead and pearls on first, Stickles and Pearl cabochons on second


I have a few more, but will leave those for another time.

Happy Fourth of July!
Elaine

Mo's Challenge #88

The "F" Words!

I mean flutter, fairies, flowers, and fancy folds of course! What were you thinking?! 

Lisa is our hostess this week, and she wants us to use any or all of these in our projects for Mo's Challenge.

I've used one from a set of five of Mo's adorable little fairies along with flowers and a butterfly, so I'm good with three out of four!

I don't do many fancy folds, because I sell most of my cards, and fancy folds don't fit nicely into the A7 card jackets I use for display. I do make them for family and friends, but most of the birthdays and other spring occasions have gone by.

Images: Little Fairies from Mo's Digital Pencil, Digital sentiment from TLC(?)

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, Martha Stewart border and butterfly punches, Cuttlebug with Nestabilities, Dauber, Mounting tape, Tacky tape

Papers: SU! Gable Green and Taken With Teal, Neenah smooth white, Basic Grey DP

Embellishments: Paper doily, Grosgrain ribbon, Pearl cabochons, Hand-made roses

Check out the other DT members' gorgeous projects, then show us your creation in this week's challenge!

Always happy to have you visit!

Elaine

Mo's Challenge # 80

All Pink & Girly!

My daughter-in-law was so impressed with the Magic Box that I made for my granddaughter for her last birthday that she sold one to a customer at her store, sight-unseen! It is for a one year old girl's birthday, and the customer wanted a fairy theme.
I really don't like making them for sale because they are so labor-intensive and use a ton of materials, but she had already sold it, so I had to make it! Pricing something like this is difficult as there is no way I could make a profit on the time it took! No one would pay the that much! I'm just going to let my DIL set the price and then tell her NO MORE!


Anyway, here's the front view.

The back view...

The other two sides have flower clusters.

Here it is opened up.

Images: "Baby Fairy Fiona" and two from the "Little Fairies" set of five from Mo's Digital Pencil, Digital sentiments

Tools: Copics, Cuttlebug with Embossing folders and Nesties MS Lacy border, Branch, Butterfly, and Leaf punches, Tacky tape, Glue dots


Papers: Bazzill Textured 12" x 12" CS, Gingham DP by Paper Pizzaz, SU! Certainly Celery and Garden Green, Neenah smooth white


Embellishments: Flowers, Pearl and Heart cabochons, Sheer and Grosgrain ribbons,


If anyone is interested in the directions, just ask!

The theme for this week is pink and girly...so easy for most!  I was never much of a fan of pink until our granddaughter was born.  Then for awhile I had pink on the brain, and there didn't seem to be any other color! Now I really like it, but still don't wear much pink.

I've used Mo's cute "Teacup Fairy" for my card. It's just such a sweet, whimsical image!
My mother used to collect teacups, and my younger sister got the lot of them when she passed. I appreciate the beauty in them, but my style is more towards the plain and simple look.
Give me a hand-made earthenware mug and I'm happy!

Image: "Teacup Fairy" From  Mo's Digital Pencil

Tools: Copics, Spica pen, Gold EP, Mounting tape, VersaMark ink pad, Tacky tape

Papers: SU! Pink Pirouette & Pretty in Pink, Neenah smooth white, Basic Grey DP

Embellishments: Eyelet ribbon-slot trim, Grosgrain ribbon, Pearl flower brad, Pearl cabochons, Paper doilies

So, here's hoping this finds you in the pink, and that you're inspired to join us in Mo's Challenge this week, and show us your ultra-feminine side!

Love it when you stop by!
Elaine

Mo's Challenge # 70

A Sketch!

 

Our hostess, Cathy, has given us a wonderful sketch to use for this week's challenge.

I'm sure you'll find it as easy to work with as I did.

Puddle Jumper!

I used Mo's adorable "Spring Fairy Puddle". I was nervous about coloring this image the very first time, but I shouldn't have been. This time it was fun! I just looked up images of frogs and used them as a guide for colors. I chose to use  more common colors, but frogs come in every color of the rainbow, so you could go wild if you'd like.

The little figurine is Beatrix Potter's "Mr Jeremy Fischer". 

I love frogs and  have a small collection of frog figurines.

They are placed here and there around the house, so

it's not obvious to most people that I collect them.

Images:  "Spring Fairy Puddle" from Mo's Digital Pencil

Tools: Copics, Marianne swirl dies,  Mounting tape, Spica pen (on wings)

Papers: SU! Old Olive, Orchid Opulence, Neenah smooth white,

K & Co. DP

Embellishments: Prima daisies, Lace, Mini brads

We'd love to see what you do with Cathy's sketch, so join us 

in Mo's Challenge this week for a chance to win an image from Mo!

Good luck!

Elaine

Mo's Challenge # 62

Fantasy!

This week's theme is Fantasy/ Fairy Tales. I've used one of Mo's plump, womanly fairies,"Fairy 3".
I love this image! I always imagine she must be saying, "Do these wings make my butt look big?"!
I'm really not too happy with the way I've colored her, but, with all the holiday preparations, I just didn't have time to make another card. I do like the colors, though! I think blue and yellow are always cheerful.

Image: "Fairy 3" from Mo's Digital Pencil

Tools: Copics, Prismacolor pencil, White gel pen, Gold and Clear Spica pens, Cuttlebug with Nesties, Martha Stewart Hydrangea punch, Nellie Snellen embossing leaf punch set, Mounting tape, Glue dots

Papers: SU! Bashful Blue, Barely Banana, Brocade Blue, Garden Green, Neenah smooth white, Martha Stewart DP

Embellishments: Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Satin Ribbon, Wing Charm, Pearl cabochons


We'd love to see some of your "fantastic" work! Make something wonderful with one of Mo's great images and enter the challenge for a chance to win!

Thanks for dropping by!
Elaine

Mo's Challenge # 52

And the winner is...... 

# 28, Mervi!

Thanks to all who took the time to comment and help us celebrate the one year anniversary of Mo's Challenge Blog! I hope you've all had as much fun as I have had with Mo's sweet images over the past year. She's always coming up with  new and wonderful!
Please continue to play along. We have lots more interesting challenges in store for the coming months.

This week we are celebrating the one year anniversary of Mo's Challenge Blog! The theme for the week is

Colors of the Rainbow

Each of us was assigned a color to use in creating our project for  the Challenge.

If you've come from Peggy's blog and  her wonderful orange objet de' art, you're on the right track!

 My Piece of the Rainbow!

I got yellow! The first thing I did was to pull out every paper, ribbon, and embellishment I had in yellow. Then it was just a matter of finding which items blended well before assembling the card.

I think this is the first time I've ever made a card without using even one piece of SU! card stock! They really don't have much of a selection when it comes to yellow, although I haven't seen the new daffodil yet. I used several different shades of textured Bazzill paper, the lightest of which  is called "Pollen". 

The image is one of a set of five little fairies from Mo's Digital Pencil.  They are all in different poses and are all equally as sweet as this little one.

I love yellow, but when I went looking around the house for something to use as a prop while photographing this card, I  found that, aside from card-making supplies,  I don't own a single yellow item ! Very odd!

  

Images: Little Fairies from Mo's Digital Pencil, Sentiment from SU!

Tools: Copics, Prismacolor pencil, Yellow stamp pad, White gel pen, Gold and Silver Spica pens, Cuttlebug with Nesties, SU! Oval punch, Martha Stewart Hydrangea and Branch punches, Mounting tape, Glue Dots, Tacky Tape

Papers: Bazzill Textured card stock in shades of yellow, Neenah smooth white

Embellishments: Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts (colored with Copic marker), Pearl cabochons, Narrow satin ribbon, Lace, Star charm

Enjoy the rest of the hop and try your hand at creating something using one of Mo's images in your favorite color of the rainbow!
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Leave a comment on my blog. I'll be choosing someone at random to win a free image from Mo's Digital Pencil!
You have until 12:00 PM  EST,  Sunday, October 10th, to leave me a comment to be entered to win the image.

Of course, you have until Wednesday to enter a rainbow card in Mo's Challenge Blog  for a chance to win an image there!

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Your next stop on the hop will be Paola and her gorgeous green creation!

Here's the list in case you lose your way!
Dawn red
Peggy orange
Elaine (me!) yellow
Paola green
Cathy blue
Sheila purple
Lisa indigo
Lydia violet
 Thanks for stopping by!
Elaine

New cards!

My printer is on the fritz, and I'm waiting for my new one to arrive. In the meantime I'm not able to print off any new images, so I'm using  a few images I had colored some time ago but never made into cards. I also resorted to actually stamping an image, too! 

Beach Babies

I had merged these image weeks ago. Janie in July and Kai in the Sand can both be purchased separately at Mo's store.
This card gave me fits...nothing went together easily! I planned to make a small pinwheel to place in the upper right corner, but after several failed attempts, I gave up and used the buttons instead.

Images: "Janie in July", "Kai in the Sand", PrintWorks sentiment

Tools: Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Cuttlebug with Nesties, SU! oval punches, Martha Stewart Zig-Zag border punch, Tacky Tape, Glue Dots

Papers: SU! Green Galore, Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo, PTI white, Cosmo Cricket DP

Embellishments: Grosgrain ribbon, Buttons, 1/8" Ribbon


An Actual Stamp!

I really do prefer digital images for many reasons. This stamp  from an SU! set was given to me by a friend of a friend who gave up stamping ( I know! Crazy, huh?!) about a year ago. She gave me tons, most of which were not my taste, so I gave them to the staff at school. I kept this and a few others.
My main problem with stamped images is that they are just way to small! I love digital images because they can be any size you want. They really make much more of a statement and are more fun to color.

Images: SU! Fairy, Digital strawberry cluster and individual berries, Digital sentiment from TLC

Tools: Copics, Prismacolor pencil, Cuttlebug with Embossing folder and Nesties, MS Hydrangea and Doily border punches, Hole punch, Mounting tape, Tacky tape

Embellishments: Ribbon, Pink glitter, Pearl cabochons in white and green

Did you notice my pretty new watermark? I ordered it weeks ago from Karen Giron, but just got up the courage to try adding it to my photos using GIMP, a free photo editing program. After a few frustrating attempts, I was finally able to do it successfully. Now I just have to figure out how to make it a bit darker for light-colored cards.

 Thanks for dropping by!
Elaine

Mo's Challenge #43

Things with Wings

Peggy has hostess duties this week, and she has asked us to use any of Mo's images that depict wings. This should be an easy one for everyone, as Mo has so many great images in her store that would work for this challenge! I have three very different cards for you this week.

Water Nymph

I love this image called "Summer Fairy Minna". I've had it for a while and don't know why I've never colored her before! I especially love coloring fairy wings. I use pastel Copics in every color of the rainbow then blend them all with a pale aqua. Trimmed with a silver Spica pen and covered with Stickles they have a very ethereal, gauzy look to them.
I think this DP has a very dreamy feel to it. I love it with this pretty little fairy.

Image: "Summer Fairy Minna from Mo's Digital Pencil

Paper: SU!'s Soft Sage, Wild Wasabi, Mauve Mist, PTI white, Basic Grey's Capella and other assorted Basic Grey DP

Tools: Copics, Spica Pen, Stickles, White gel pen, Nellie Snellen embossing flower punch sets in two sizes, her Embossing leaf punch set, Mounting tape, Glue dots

Embellishments: Brads, Ribbon, Pearl cabochons


Christmas Angel

For this card I used "Sending Peace". It's such a graceful image and, since I'm still in a holiday mood from last week's challenge, I've made it as a Christmas card. It would also be wonderful to express sympathy.

Image: "Sending Peace" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Computer-generated word.

Paper: PTI White, Metallic gold from the California Paper Company

Tools: Copics, Spica gold and silver pens, Cuttlebug with Nesties and embossing folders, Mounting tape

Embellishments: Pearl cabochons

Splashin'

 Get your sunglasses! This is one bright card! When I bought this Cosmo Cricket paper on line I didn't realize just how vivid the colors were.  I do think it works for this image, though. Mo made me this Caucasian version of this image as a special favor.

Image: "Duck Day" by Mo's Digital Pencil

Paper: SU! Tempting Turquoise, Yo-yo Yellow, Pink Passion, Green Galore, PTI white, Cosmo Cricket DP

Tools: Copics, Prismacolor Pencils, Martha Stewart Leaf  Lattice Border, and Hydrangea punches,  Cuttlebug with Embossing folder, Creative Memories circle-cutting system, Mounting tape, Glue dots

Embellishments: Tiny rhinestones, Hand made flowers

This week we'll be doing something special!  The winner of our usual random drawing will win a $20.00 gift certificate from Mo's store! In addition, the Design Team will be voting for the card we like the best out of this week's entries. The winner we choose will have a one month guest spot on the Challenge team!

We'd love to see your winged creations, so get busy!

Thanks for stopping by!

Elaine

Mo's Challenge # 28

   Leap Frog Fairy

 Our hostess for Mo's Challenge this week is Peggy Marsh. The challenge is a recipe: one ribbon, two buttons or brads, and three designer papers, and, of course, one of Mo's images!

I love frogs (That's another one of my collections. LOL!), so I chose this Mo image called "Spring Fairy Puddle".

I think this image personifies joy! Have you ever seen such a happy little face?! This image certainly was a joy to color, too. I took my colors from the new Basic Grey DP collection, "Green at Heart" (Appropriate for a frog, don't you think?), and colored it with Copics and Prismacolor pencils. The SU! CS is Kiwi Kiss and Melon Mambo. I love using designer paper for inspiration when coloring an image and choosing card stock. I end up combining colors that I never would have on my own.
I threaded a narrow piece of CS through the middle of the Martha Stewart Lattice border punch and finished the card off with buttons tied on with linen thread and a bright grosgrain ribbon.
The sentiment is part of a cone flower set, a free digital download from Paper Garden Projects. It comes in both jpg. and transparent png. formats.

This challenge should be a fairly easy one, so let's see what you can do with it!

Mo's Challenge #24

Pretty Pastels

This is Cathy's last week as our hostess for Mo's Challenge, and I hope you've enjoyed her month as much as I have! She certainly did make it fun! Her challenge for us this week was to use this sketch.

I've used "Cupcake Fairy Lee" from Mo's. This sweet little thing is just about irresistible and so much fun to color! I think she's perfect in pastels. 

The inside reads, "Sugar and spice and everything nice....That's my Happy Birthday wish for you, Cupcake!"

I've used SU! Gable Green, Banana, and  Pretty in Pink CS. The sentiment on the punched out circles is also SU!. The cupcake DP is from Basic Grey. The little fairy is colored using Copics and Prismacolor pencils, with a touch of Spica pens on her wings and dress. The Doily Border Punch from Martha Stewart is along the left edge, and the new scalloped loop punch from SU! surrounds the square panel. Tiny pearl cabochons are adhered to the loops, and some thin silver cord is fastened around the image circle using Crystal Effects glue.
Pink and yellow grosgrain ribbons complete the elements in the sketch.

I hope you'll all give Cathy a big "Thank You" and let her know how much we've appreciated all her inspiration this past month by posting an entry for her last challenge. Let's see all your wonderful creations!

I've entered this in Flutterby Wednesdays, also.
 Use a butterfly, fairy, or angel.
This one at Colour Create Challenge Blog. 
Use pastels.
CCEE Stampers.
Inspiration Challenge
Charisma Cardz Challenges
ABC Toys & Crafts

Anything Spring