Mo's Challenge #140

The Men in Your Life!

Mo's Challenge this week is to make a masculine card.

I have always loved making cards for men, but haven't made many lately.  Mo drew this cute little guy quite a while ago when I requested an image of an old-fashioned newsboy, and I'm just getting around to using him now! I think he's just perfect for birthday cards!

Inside: "Someone is a year older! Happy Birthday!"

Images: "Extra" from Mo's Digital Pencil , Computer-generated sentiment

Tools: Copics, Prismacolor pencil, Dauber, Creamy Caramel ink pad, Fiskar's border punch, Deckle edge rectangle die

Papers: SU! Kraft, Basic Black, Neenah smooth white,  Basic Grey and My Mind's Eye DP

Embellishments: Brads

This one uses one of the three images from  Mo's "Lazy Mutt"set.
I made it to give to our school janitor, who left at the end of this school year.

Images: "Lazy Mutt" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Digital Sentiment (Unknown source)

Tools: Copics, MS border punch, Black fine line marker

Papers: SU! Taken with Teal, Creamy Caramel, Neenah smooth white, Basic Grey DP

Embellishments: Grosgrain ribbon, Brads

 This one uses an image I found on the web. I use it only for cards I give to family and friends. This one went to a brother-in-law.

The inside says, " ...Another 'wrenching' reminder that you're getting older! Happy Birthday!"

Images: Digital image, Computer-generated sentiment

Tools: MS border punch, Glue dots

Papers: SU! Creamy Caramel, Garden Green, Burgundy,  Neenah smooth white, Paper Studio DP

Embellishments: Wooden buttons, Twine, Grosgrain ribbon, Wrench charm

So there you have it, some of my examples of cards for the men in your life. Grab one of Mo's fabulous masculine images and make a card or project to enter in Mo's Challenge this week.

 Glad you stopped in!

 Elaine

Mo's Challenge #134

So You Think That's Funny!

Mo's Challenge this week is to make a humorous card or project using one of Mo's fantastic images! I love funny cards, so this was a joy for me!

Meet "Oskar", an image Mo drew based on her grandfather, who also happens to be "Mummu's" husband!

She's promised more from him in the future; skiing, hiking, etc.! He was quite an outdoor's man from what she said.

The inside says, "....but at least you're still playing with a full deck! Happy Birthay!"

Images: "Oskar" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Computer-generated sentiment

Tools: Copics, Paper crimper, Glue dots

Papers: SU! Real Red, Basic Black, Neenah smooth white, Basic Grey DP

Embellishments: Brads, Mini playing cards

So that's your assignment. We'll be waiting to see if you can make us laugh, and possibly win a gift certificate to Mo's store!

Thanks for stopping by!

Elaine 

Mo's Challenge 66

Around the World

This week the theme is "Around the World" which can be interpreted a couple of ways. When I originally thought of the theme, I pictured using any of Mo's wonderful ethnic images of children in their native dress. She has so many; American Indian, Inuit, Swiss, Peruvian, Jamaican, Japanese, Mexican, and Chinese are a few that I can think of. Realizing that not everyone has one of those images, I've broadened it to include the choice of a card done in the colors of a country's flag using any of Mo's images. 

My card uses Mo's adorable little Rastafarian, "Dante & His Drum".  I've kept it pretty much unadorned to focus on the image.

The inside says, " Hope your birthday is smokin'!"

Images: Dante & His Drum from Mo's Digital Pencil, Computer-generated sentiment

Tools: Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Distressing tool

Papers: SU! More Mustard, Neenah smooth white, Bazzill textured brown, Basic Grey Max & Whiskers DP

Embellishments: None!

I learned a bit about  Rastafarian beliefs while doing  research in order to color the image properly.  It was started in Jamaica in the 1930's by Marcus Garvey as part of the "Back to Africa" movement. Members believe that the Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia was the divine Messiah, although he did not encourage the idea, and remained a lifelong Christian.

  Rastas are pacifists and vegetarians. True believers smoke 'ganga', or marijuana, only for religious or medical reasons, and not for recreational purposes. Pretenders have given the group a bad image by adopting the outer trappings but not the peaceful  philosophies of the religion. Only 1% of Jamaicans identify themselves as Rastafarian.

Their traditional colors have special meaning to them. One interpretation is that the black represents Africa, red is for the blood of all living things, gold is for all the world's treasures, and green represents the Earth.

Of course, the most famous Rastafarian was Bob Marley, Reggae singer and songwriter, who died in 1981.

So there's a little history lesson! Now let's see how you'll interpret the theme at Mo's Challenge this week , and celebrate the diversity that makes this world such a special place! Grab one of Mo's images and get going!

Thanks for visiting!

Elaine