Mo's Challenge # 108

How Fancy! 

Pat Frank is our hostess for Mo's Challenge this month,  and her first challenge for us is to create a card using a fancy fold.  I usually stick to making regular cards that are 5 x 7, so this was a real challenge for me. 

I needed a baby card, so I chose "Spit Happens" for my image, because it just makes me smile! It also reminds me of our oldest grandson when he was a baby....his head was huge and round! He ran everywhere, and being so top-heavy, he fell all the time! His poor noggin was always getting banged up! He's eleven now, and, luckily, he grew into his head! LOL!

 This is a gate-fold card that measures 5 x7 when closed.

This view shows the card open. The right-hand flap slides between the image panel and the left-hand side to keep the card closed.

Image: "Spit Happens" from Mo's Digital Pencil

Tools: Copics, Prismacolor pencil, Nellie Snellen Embossing leaf punch set, , MS lace border punch, Cuttlebug with Nestie label die, mounting tape, Glue dots

Papers: SU! Pacific Point blue, Daffodil, Gable Green, Neenah smooth white, My Mind's Eye Stella Rose DP

Embellishments: Prima Sprite flowers, Flower brads, Metal letters, Narrow ribbon, Lace

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 Sassy Cheryl

 I'm entering this card in Sassy Cheryl's Challenge which calls for embossing.

 Images: "Bee on Your Nose" From Sassy Cheryl, Digital Sentiment

Tools: Copics, Cuttlebug with Embossing folders, Mounting tape, Glue dots, Tacky tape

Papers: SU! Cool Caribbean, Melon Mambo, Neenah smooth white, Cosmo Cricket DP

Embellishments, Ruffled ribbon, Picot satin ribbon, Buttons

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Candy!

I giving away a new paperback  copy of the Copic Coloring Guide! A winner will be chosen at random from the comments left on my blog during this challenge week. No other requirements,  just be sure to comment for a chance to win! Of course, if you'd like to spread the word, that's fine with me!

So make a card using a fancy fold and one of Mo's images for a chance to win one of Mo's wonderful images, and leave a comment here for a chance to win the Copic book!

Can't wait to see your creations! 

Elaine

Mo's Challenge #76

Buttons and Bows

Pat is our hostess this month, and she has asked for projects that have at least one button and one bow. I think this is going to be an easy one for everybody!

 

I've used "Baby and Bunny".  I think this image is so adorable....just look at that cute little bum!
My DIL has asked for more baby cards to sell in her store, so I've been trying to keep her supplied. I love making baby cards, but I don't personally have much need for them, and the girls at school don't buy many either. This way I get to have my fun, and don't have to hang on to the cards forever!

Image: "Baby and Bunny" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Computer-generated sentiment

Tools: Copics, Mounting tape, Sewing needle

Papers: SU! Sage Shadow and Soft Sky, Neenah smooth white, Basic Grey "Olivia" DP

Embellishments: Gingham ribbon, Buttons, Lace trim, Narrow satin ribbon


I hope you'll join us in Mo's Challenge this week! We're looking forward to seeing your wonderful creations!

 Thanks for visiting!
Elaine

Waiting for Spring!

Spring Holidays

We are still buried in snow, but thoughts of spring are keeping me going. It's so much fun to make cards for all the upcoming holidays....the colors just make me happy!

This is a new Easter image from Mo called " Bella and Bronte at Easter." Isn't it cute?!
I love green and lavender together...it's such a nice combination for spring!
The little straw hat in the picture is a pin that I made several years ago. I must have had it in my mind while I was coloring Bella's hat.

Image: "Bella and Bronte at Easter"  from Mo's Digital Pencil

Tools: Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Cuttlebug with Nesties, Martha Stewart Hydrangea, Ribbon Slot, and Branch border punches, Mounting tape

Papers: SU! Gable Green, Bazzill textured lavender, Neenah smooth white, Green Gingham DP

Embellishments: Grosgrain ribbon, Pearl cabochons
I've entered this in the Stamp Something Challenge....go digital.
Also Charisma Cardz Challenge...four-legged friends
Creative Belli Blog...Animals
Dutch Dare Card Challenges...Who's in the Zoo?

The Easter Bunny

Don't you just love this image?! It's the first of a new series of digital nature sets from Angels Landing. Once in a while it's nice to work with more realistic images, especially when they are as well-drawn as these! This card is a bit fancy for my taste, but  you can get away with fancy at Easter! I do want to do another with a more earthy look, though.

There is a coloring guide for this image on the site, but, unfortunately, I didn't have most of the colors that were used. I still like the way it came out, though.

I was sure that the digital DP  I used came from Jak Heath's blog, but couldn't find it to link it. She has a lot of other  really nice designs, though, so check her out.

Images: "Nature Bunny and Violets"  from Angel's Landing

Tools: Copics, Prismacolor pencil, Cuttlebug with Nesties, Glue dots, Tacky tape

Papers: SU! Opulent Orchid, Bazzill Textured Mauve, Neenah smooth white, Digital DP (?)

Embellishments: Lace from Wild Orchid Crafts, Ribbon flowers, Satin ribbon, Flower charm

Blue Birds

Not a holiday card, of course, but it makes me think of spring. I have to force myself to make sympathy cards, so I try to make more than one when I find it necessary. I've already sent the other one out, so no picture of that one. 

I love this image! It's public domain art that I believe came from Digital Two for Tuesday. She has so many pretty vintage images available in digital form. New ones are offered every Tuesday.

I'm still trying to master Dorcas's sky technique with Prismacolor pencils. Not there yet, but I think it's getting better!

Image: From Digital Two for Tuesday, SU! Sentiment

Tools: Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Cuttlebug with Nesties, Mounting tape,

Tacky tape, Black ink pad

Papers: SU! Sage Shadow and Bashful Blue, Neenah smooth white, Martha Stewart DP

Embellishments: Satin Ribbon, Dragonfly charm, Pearl cabochons, Ruffled lace, Pearls on a string

Thanks for dropping in for a visit!

Elaine

Sweet Valentine

Toby Tumble

I've fallen in love with this little character from Cuddly Buddly! He's supposed to be a little bunny, although he's not like any bunny I've ever seen! Well, no matter what he is, he's just the sweetest little thing ever and a joy to color!

The little red flowers were made by shaping and layering the blossoms from the  Martha Stewart Hydrangea punch, and were finished off with tiny pearls.

Image: "Just Because" from Cuddly Buddly

Tools: Copics, Prismacolor Pencils, Martha Stewart Heart border, Lattice heart, and Hydrangea punches, Corner rounder, Cuttlebug with Marianne die, Mounting tape, Glue dots

Papers: SU! Real Red, Neenah smooth white, PTI white, Spotted DP (?)

Embellishments: Satin Ribbon, Hear and 'love' charms, Silk ribbon leaves, Pearl cabochons

I'll be buying more of these images for sure! He's available as a stamp for those of you who like rubber, and as colored decoupage sheets, too!

Thanks for dropping by!
Elaine

Too Many Birthdays!

Cards "R" Us!

April through June are the busiest months for special occasions at our house. Of course there's  Mother's Day and Father's Day, but also our anniversary, and at least seven family birthdays! Needless to say, I'm busy making cards!

I made this one for my "soon-to-be" DIL who is turning 39 and is not welcoming it! The inside says, "Just blow it off and enjoy the day!"

The image was a free digital from Sassy Cheryl for members of her PCP group. I colored it with Copics and Prismacolor pencils, taking  the bright colors from the Basic Grey DP. The card stock is SU!'s Melon Mambo and Green Galore. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. I made the little curls by wrapping very thin strips of CS around a paintbrush handle and stuck them on with glue dots.

Strawberries!

This one uses a digital image from Isabella's Sketchbook. I love the look of strawberries, so I had to have this as soon as I saw it! The digital sentiment is free from Paper Garden Project. The  paper is from Cosmo Cricket. The 8" X 8" pad is mostly fruit and vegetable prints with a few coordinating designs. Very cute! The card stock is Kiwi Kiss and Garden Green from SU!, and the white is from PTI.  I made the blossoms using the Martha Stewart Hydrangea punches and mini brads. The leaves are the MS Leaf punch. The ribbon slots were made using a MS punch, too. 

The inside says, "Wishing you a special day that brings the nicest things your way!"

Mo's White Rabbit

Of course, with all those birthdays, I'm bound to forget at least one! This card will come in handy if I do! This is Mo's adorable White Rabbit, which may still be available for free to her PCP and SNR groups. He's colored with Copics and Prismacolor pencils. It's Cosmo Cricket DP again, and Only Orange and Gable Green CS from SU!. The carrots were made using SU!'s Scalloped Circle punch and Martha's Branch punch. The fence border is also MS, and the tags are from SU!. The sentiment was computer-generated.
The inside says,"...for a very important date!. I hope your birthday was wonderful!"

I'll be posting more birthday cards in the next couple of weeks....I still need many more!
Thanks for stopping by!
Elaine

Happy Easter, Everyone!

 Always the Last Minute!

I was finishing these up for our grandchildren today! It seems I'm doing things later and later every holiday. They didn't even get cards for Halloween this year! I had them made, but never got the insides done.

This one uses a digital image from Karen's Doodles. I added a little life to the iris of his eye with lines drawn with a brown Multiliner pen. He's colored with Copics and Prismacolor pencils. The DP and buttons are from Basic Grey, and the CS is Guava, Banana, and Celery from SU!. The paper "rick-rack" is from Doodlebug, and the punched border is from Martha Stewart.

Here's one using a digital dragon image from Dustin Pike. His dragons always bring a smile! Most of the info is the same as the first card, but the SU! card stock this time is Tempting Turquoise, Gable Green, and Green Galore.

I love color, but I think I overdid it this time! This is another Dustin Pike digital image. I've had it colored for over a year...I think it may have been one of the first images I colored using Copics!

Again, the DP is Basic Grey (Trying to use up all my scraps!), Turquoise, Green Galore, and Yo-Yo Yellow CS from SU!. The yarn is something else I've had for years. The button brads add even more gaudy colors!

I've entered the dragon card in Dustin's Easter Challenge

Mo's Challenge # 25

Happy Easter!

We have a new hostess for the month of April! Peggy Marsh has asked the DT to use just pastels for this week's challenge. I needed a few more Easter cards, so I chose to use Mo's "Savannah on Easter". I think this is just the cutest image! Gotta love those bloomers!

I just got an order in from All That Scraps, and it included the two new 6" x 6" paper pads from Basic Grey. I used a paper from the "Kioshi" collection along with SU!'s Groovy Guava, Sage Shadow, Barely Banana, Blush Blossom, and Pale Plum. These are almost all of pastels in the DP. The plum panel is embossed with a Cuttlebug folder. Savannah is colored with Copics and Prismacolor pencils, and cut out using Nesties. A Martha Stewart punch finishes off the right edge of the green panel, which is trimmed with a narrow peach satin ribbon, Prima daisies and tiny white roses. Some pale yellow and lavender cabochons balance the design.

This little bunny duo is from Cottage Collectibles. Don't you just love the carrot backpack?


Easter Eggs

While I'm in a pastel Easter mood, I'd like to show you these pretty eggs. Believe it or not, they have not been colored! They are straight  from my daughter's flock of  chickens. They are part Auracana and are called "Easter Eggers" because they lay eggs of pale blue, green and pink. 
The basket of eggs is being watched over by one of my "Muffy" bears who is all dressed up as the Easter Bunny!

We'd all love to see your pretty pastel creations! Please join us in this week's Mo's Challenge.  

I've also entered this in the following challenges:

Dare You 2 Digi :  Easter
Everybody Art:  Spring
Little Red Wagon:  Spring