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 #136

Where Ya Goin' ?

This week Mo's Challenge is to make a card or project with the theme of traveling or other cultures using a least one of Mo's images.  Mo has many images that would work beautifully with this theme!

I've used "Dream" which is also available in a girl version.

Inside: "No! It's a high-flying wish for your special day! Happy Birthday!"

I really like the way the coloring on this turned out. I felt the card didn't need any embellishments because of the background I made.

I love using up scraps of designer paper because I generate a lot of it! This pattern is a great way to use odd shaped pieces, and the design highlights the image nicely. I cut a piece of computer paper 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" and drew a dot with lines that radiated from that point. Then I cut out the pieces of computer paper and used them as patterns to cut out the scraps. The scraps were then glued onto 4 3/4" x 6 3/4" card stock, leaving an 1/8 th inch reveal.The last step was to stitch around all the pieces. I'm sure I'll be doing this again!

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

Tools: Copics, Prismacolor pencil, Oval punch, Sewing machine

Papers: SU! Bordering Blue, Bashful Blue, Neenah smooth white, Assorted DP scraps

I hope you'll join us in Mo's Challenge for a chance to win a gift certificate to Mo's shop!

I'm always happy when you visit!

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 # 122

What'd You Say?!

The theme this week for Mo's Challenge is "My Sentiments Exactly."  I think a good sentiment makes a card, so I really enjoyed this challenge!

I chose "Big Shoes" as the image for my card. Didn't we all love to dress up in our mother's clothes?!

The inside says, "Do you think we ever will? Happy Birthday, Kid!"

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

Tools: Copics, Circle punches, Nellie Snellen embossing leaf punch set, Martha Stewart border punch, Mounting tape

Papers" SU! Mint (Which doesn't look true to color in the picture!), Pretty in Pink, Pink Pirouette, Neenah smooth white, MME "Lost & Found" DP

Embellishments: Grosgrain ribbon, Pearl Brad, Flowers from WOC, Gathered ribbon trim

Now it's your turn to make a card using one of Mo's images and a sentiment of your choice! Enter it in the challenge this week for a chance to win!

Love it when you visit!
Elaine

Mo's Challenge # 103

Patch Things Up!

I'm hostess for Mo's Challenges this month, and for this week I've chosen the theme of "Patchwork."

You can use one of Mo's images that contain a quilt, quilt-patterned designer paper, or, as I have done, make a patchwork quilt background for your image panel. 

I love crazy quilt backgrounds because I get to use up some of my ever-growing stash of DP scraps!

It's very easy to do, and you don't have to be very fussy with it. I cut a piece of computer paper the size that I want the patchwork to be,  pick out several scraps of DP patterns that go well together, then glue the papers down, overlapping the edges and making sure to cover the computer paper completely.  Don't worry about going beyond the edges of the base paper, because that gets trimmed before it's mounted on the card front. I like to machine stitch the design before mounting it, but you could use faux stitching, piercing, or leave it as is.

 I hope you'll give it a try...it really is fun!

Images: "Birthday Fairy Lee" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Digital ticket sentiment (unknown source)

Tools: Copics, Spica pens, Mounting tape, Sewing machine, Glue dots, Wire, Tacky tape

Papers: SU! Bashful Blue and Pretty in Pink, Neenah smooth white, Scraps of assorted DPs

Embellishments: Assorted buttons (Some are from old nightgowns!), Beads, 'Love' charm, Satin ribbon

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Another Example

Image: Baby from the set "The Diaper Crew" from Mo's Digital Pencil

Tools: Copics, Cuttlebug with Oval Nesties and Marianne swirl die, Sewing machine

Papers: SU! Bashful Blue and Brilliant Blue, Neenah smooth white, Assorted scraps of DP

Embellishments: Ribbon roses, Satin ribbon, Brad, Truck charm, Pearl cabochons


So glad you dropped by!

Elaine

Mo's Challenge # 96

Feeling Blue!

No, I'm not feeling blue.....that's just the theme for Mo's Challenge this week....use blue!

I chose "Hoping" as the image for my card, cause the thought of dieting does make me blue!

The inside says, "So just enjoy your day and start the diet tomorrow. Happy Birthday!"

Images: "Hoping" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Digital sentiment from TLC

Tools: Copics, Peach Prismacolor pencil,  White Gel Pen, Cuttlebug with Nesties and Marianne swirl die, M.S. wide trim punch

Papers: SU! Cool Caribbean and Tempting Turquoise, Neenah smooth white, Cosmo Cricket DP

Embellishments: Flowers from W.O.C., Pearl cabochons, Grosgrain ribbon

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This image is one of four cute little ones sitting on the potty; another boy with curly hair and two girls, one with straight hair, and one with curly hair.

Inside: Missin' you and feelin' blue!

 Image: "On the Pot"from Mo's Digital Pencil, Computer-generated sentiment

Tools: Copics, Cuttlebug with Nestie label, Sponge dauber

Papers: SU! Soft Suede and Pacific Point, Neenah smooth white, K & Co. DP

Embellishments: Button brads

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We'll be waiting to see your blue creation in Mo's Challenge!

So good of you to drop by!
 Elaine

Mo's Challenge # 94

You Can Do This Easel-ly!

The challenge this week is to make an easel card that includes either a bird or animal. Mo has a few images with birds and lots with animals, so this should be a snap! 

My card is 5" x 7" when folded, so I had to figure out the measurements on my own. If you're interested,  just ask, and I'll be happy to share.

Images: "Hoppin Happy" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Digital sentiment from Meljen's Designs

Tools: Copics, Cuttlebug with Nestie circle and Marianne swirl die, MS border punch, Nellie Snellen Embossing leaf punch set, Tacky tape

Papers: SU! Groovy Guava, Garden Green, and Barely Banana, Neenah smooth white, Cosmo Cricket DP

Embellishments: Prima daisies and flowers, Brads, Gathered gingham ribbon, Narrow satin ribbon, Paper doily

Your turn! Can't wait to see what you'll do for Mo's Challenge this week!

Glad you stopped in!
Elaine

Cheating!

Recycled Greeting!

This card was pretty easy! I received a manufactured Thank You card, which I only keep for a short time before  tossing , unless the sender has written something meaningful on the inside. I thought the embossed piece with the pansies on it was too pretty to trash, so I cut out the center sentiment, under-mounted a stamped greeting, placed it onto textured purple CS using mounting tape, decorated it with ribbon, pearls, a cameo brad, and a punched butterfly. Now I have a card all ready to go out to the next Birthday Girl!

No matter what I tried,  I could not get a picture that was true to color! It really is a rich,  deep purple, but appears very blue in the photo.
 I've entered this in the Allsorts Free and Easy Challenge and the challenge at
Sentimental Sundays...Garden with a Sentiment

Thanks for looking!
Elaine

Mo's Challenge # 93

I've Got a Sweet Tooth!

As hostess for the challenge this week, I've chosen the theme of "Something Sweet," which should be easy because Mo has so many images that portray kids with  cookies, cupcakes, ice cream, and candy! Don't have an image that would work?  Use any of Mo's images with paper or embellishments that follow the theme.

I've used "First Birthday Girl" for my card. I think this is such a cute image, and the balloons are so much fun to color!  It's also available in a boy version.

Images: "First Birthday Girl" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Digital sentiment from Dorcas Designs

Tools: Copics, Cuttlebug with Nesties, Circle punches, Mounting tape

Papers: SU! Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, Pixie Pink, Neenah smooth white, Paper Pizzazz DP

Embellishments: Ruffled lace, Ribbon rose, Ruffled gingham

Now we're waiting to see your creations. Use one of  Mo's 'sweet' images and enter Mo's Challenge for a chance to win an adorable digi! 

He's Sweet, Too!

This sweet little boy is a digital image from Sugar Nellie.
I love this artist's work! (Here's another from the same artist from a previous post.)
I made a patchwork background with scraps of patterned paper.....I never throw paper away unless it's too small to do anything with.!


Image: "Nathan", a digital image available at Funky Kits

Tools: Copics, Martha Stewart Fence punch, 3/4" square punch, Mounting tape

Papers: SU! Real Red, Barely Banana, Pacific Point, Neenah smooth white, Scraps of Basic Grey DP

Embellishments: Gingham ribbon Narrow satin ribbon

Thanks for stopping by!
Elaine

A Man and a Woman

Sounds like a French film! 

I had fun making these two cards.

For a Man

I love making cards for men! I have several images printed up, so I'll be doing more over the next week.

Images: Tractor from Just Inklined at La Pashe, Digital sentiment

Tools: Copics, Prismacolor pencil, White gel pen, Cuttlebug with Nestie ovals, and Embossing folder, SU! oval punch, Glue dots, Tacky tape

Papers: SU! Real Red, Going Gray, Neenah smooth white

Embellishments: Buttons, Gingham ribbon, Stitched red ribbon

For a Woman

Inside says, " Maybe I shouldn't have mentioned your birthday!" 

 Images: Lizzy in a Tizzy (also available as an AA) from Mo's Digital Pencil, Sentiment made using JustRite Stamps

Tools: Copics, SU! Oval Punches, Cuttlebug with Marianne Swirl die, Martha Stewart Zig-Zag border punch

Papers: SU! Soft Sky, Cool Caribbean, Not quite Navy, and Bayou Blue, Neenah smooth white, Basic Grey Pyrus DP

Embellishments, Grosgrain ribbon, Brads, Prima flowers

Having Fun!

It's Summer Vacation !

We got out of school last Thursday, and I'm looking forward to having more time to play! I've used most of my Mo images, but I have so many by other artists that I've never even printed out! I'm making it my mission to make cards with some of them this summer.

This image is from Dustin Pike. Don't you love him....ferocious and cute at the same time! I thought he should be breathing fire, so I added the swirls. 

The inside says, "Baby, you can always light my fire! Happy Anniversary!"

Image: From Dustin Pike, Word stamp from SU! 

Tools: Copics, Spica pen, Black ink, Cuttlebug with Marianne die, Martha Stewart Border punch, Mounting tape

Papers: SU! Gable Green, Cool Caribbean, Neenah smooth white, Bazzill textured lavender, Basic Grey Yoshi DP

Embellishments: Grosgrain ribbon, Pearl cabochons

I'm entering this in the Delicious Doodles Challenge....Things That Flutter, the One Stitch at a Time Challenge.....Things With Wings, and  the Polka Doodles Challenge...All of a Flutter

Belated Birthday

Here's one using an image from Rick St. Dennis.  Love the flower in his hat!

The inside says, "Sorry this was a little slow getting to you!"

Images: Turtle from Rick St. Dennis, Sentiment from an old SU! set, "Button Bear"

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, Cuttlebug with Spellbinder die, Martha Stewart Branch border and punch, Nellie Snellen embossing leaf punch set

Papers: SU! Summer Sun , Gable Green, Green Galore, Neenah smooth white, Basic Grey DP

Embellishments: Prima daisies, Brads

"I'm  Keeping This!"

That's what our grandson said when he opened this on this 11th birthday! He's into WWII and all things military. His mother even painted one wall of his room in a camouflage pattern!

The army insignia was printed on the computer, cut out and glued to the metal disc, then topped with an acrylic  bubble sticker.  I didn't have any gold stars, so I pressed them into a VersaMark pad, then into gold embossing powder, and heated it. Works great!

Inside it says, "And enjoy your birthday!"

Image: Coloring book page (?), Computer-generated insignia and sentiment

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, Gold EP, Mounting tape, Distressing tool

Papers: SU! Always Artichoke, Sage Shadow, and Chocolate Chip, Neenah smooth white, and Camouflage DP (from Jo-Ann's)

Embellishments: Star brads, Metal disc

I've entered this in the Tuesday Throwdown Challenge...Masculine

Thanks for looking!

Elaine

For Family

Born on Flag Day!

Our youngest boy was born on June 14th, Flag Day, so I usually make a card with a patriotic theme for his birthday. This year I've used an image from Elizabeth O. Dulemba. Since his beloved Red Sox are finally on a winning streak, this image is doubly appropriate!

Like Mo, Elizabeth illustrates children's books. She offers free digital images for personal use on her web site.....a new one every Tuesday. I've tried unsuccessfully to get her to sell her digital  images. Although she's declined, she has made a few of her designs available as rubber stamps. I don't use stamps much any more, so I have to settle for using her images only on cards I give to  family and friends.

Images: "Independence Day" from Elizabeth O. Dulemba, Digital sentiment 

Tools: Copics, Cuttlebug with Embossing folder, Mounting tape, Black Multi-Liner pen

Papers: SU! Real Red, Brilliant Blue, Neenah smooth white

Embellishments: Star brads, Denim ribbon, Gingham ribbon

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Getting Older Isn't for Sissies!

My daughter-in-law,  wife of the above-mentioned son, turned 40 back in April, and wasn't too happy about it. LOL! She didn't want any of us to acknowledge it at all. So, I've waited until now to give her a gift  and this card.

Inside it says, "A very Happy Un-birthday to you, to you!"

I hope she takes it in the spirit in which it's given. I figured she must be over it by now!

I hope the bright colors will make her smile!

Image: "The Hatter" from Mo's Digital Pencil

Tools: Copics, Cuttlebug with Marrianne die, Nellie Snellen embossing leaf punch set

Papers: SU! Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Neenah smooth white, MME Stella Rose DP

I've entered this in the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge

 Thanks for taking a look....I love having you stop by!

Elaine

Mo and More

First, Another Princess!

My daughter-in-law is always asking for princess cards to sell in her shop. Since Mo hadn't drawn any princesses, I kept putting it off, since I prefer her little girls to any others.  It turns out that all  I had to do was ask, and Mo came up with two adorable images that are perfect for birthday cards!

 

This card uses "Sienna." (My last post featured Cupcake Princess Violet.) I loved coloring her!

Images: "Cupcake Fairy Sienna" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Digital sentiment from Meljens Designs

Tools: Copics, White gel pen MS Border punch, Nellie Snellen embossing leaf punch set, Mounting tape

Papers: SU! Real Red, Close to Cocoa, Garden Green, Neenah smooth white, MME Stella Rose DP

Embellishments: Crown charm, Flowers, Pearl cabochons, Beads

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Lattice Rose

I've seen a lot of these lattice cards in recent months and thought I'd give the technique a try. It was fun to make, but I think the next time I make one I'll pop the latticed panel off the CS to give it some depth.

Images: Rose spray from "Hearts and Roses" digital set from Fred She Said,  Digital sentiment from "Spring Blooms" set from Paper Garden Project

Tools: Copics, Cuttlebug with Embossing folder, Nesties ovals and label dies, MS Ribbon slot punch, Mounting tape

Papers: SU! Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo, Sage Shadow, Neenah smooth white

Embellishments: Sheer ribbon, Pearl cabochons,  Heart hat pin, Glitter

Thanks for looking!

Elaine

Merged!

Bitsy's Birthday!

This is a card I made for our granddaughter's eighth birthday on Sunday. She was spending the weekend camping at a state park in New Hampshire's Lakes Region with my husband, her brother, cousins, uncles, and aunts, and two other families. Her mother and father couldn't go because of their animal menagerie, and I don't camp, so her parents and I went up for the day and brought cake, ice cream, party plates, etc. and presents, and she  had her party under the pines. She declared it her 'best birthday ever!"

I merged an image of Mo's and a window from Make It Crafty.

Images: "End of Summer" from Mo's Digital Pencil, "Open Window" from Make it Crafty, Digital ticket sentiment from When the Scrap hits the Fun

Tools: Copics, Mounting tape, Nellie Snellen Embossing Leaf punch set, Dauber

Papers: SU! Taken with Teal, Barely Banana, Certainly Celery, Neenah smooth white, MME Stlla Rose DP

Embellishments: Satin Ribbon, Flowers, Pearl cabochons

Thanks for visiting!

Elaine

Mo's Challenge # 83

I'm Distressed!

Mo's Challenge this week is too use distressing on your card or project. I distressed the edges of the CS very lightly, because I wanted to keep this looking bright and fresh. It went to a customer for her mother's fifty-first birthday. I think this image is a riot! Don't we all know someone just like her who loves a party?!! This girl has a good time wherever she goes!

 The inside says, "51 and fabulous! Happy Birthday!"

Image: "Veronica" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Computer generated sentiment

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, Cuttlebug with DieNamics  spiral rose die, Mounting tape

Papers: SU! Mambo Melon, Tempting Turquoise, Neenah smooth white, K & CO. DP

Embellishments: Drink charm, Satin ribbon,  Acrylic candle stickers


Don't get too distressed, but see what you can do with this theme. We're looking forward to seeing what you create.
Don't forget the Guest Designer spot for next month! If you're interested, don't forget to include "GD" in your upload.

Thanks for dropping in!
Elaine

Mo's Challenge # 81

Monochromatic!

For Mo's Challenge this week, our hostess, Sheila, has asked us to make a monochromatic card. The image can have natural flesh tones and hair color, though! I really don't like blue or gray people...Yuck! My customers don't like cards like that either!

This was done for a customer who wanted a birthday card for a man who is turning fifty. 

I love this image! I think I'll be able to use it for a lot of different occasions. 

I'm still working on the pointillism effect as a different way to enhance images. I think I'm getting a little better at it. (I hope!)

I made the 'blue ribbon' by cutting two strips of paper 1" x  6", scoring them at 1/2" intervals on one side then flipping them and scoring at 1/4" between the other scores. The pieces were folded accordion-style,  adhered together with tacky tape and formed into a circle, then a large dimensional dot was stuck to the back to keep the circle in place. 

After adding the streamers and the punched circle number to the front, the dimensional was used to secure the whole thing to the card.

The inside said, "..... For an old man! Happy 50th Birthday!"

Images: "Strongman"   from   Mo's Digital Pencil, Digital Sentiment, Computer-generated '50'

Tools: Copics, ScorPal, Tacky tape, Dimensional dot, Circle Punches

Papers: SU! Bashful Blue, Pacific Point blue, Neenah smooth white, K & Co. DP

Embellishments: Brads (colored with Copics)

Now it's your turn! Get coloring and show your stuff on Mo's Challenge for a chance to win a wonderful image from Mo's Digital Pencil

I love it when you visit!
Elaine

Mo & Zoe's Combined Carnival Blog Hop

We have a winner! 

Margaret (I Love Crafting),  Mo (mo@mosdigitalpencil.com)
to collect your prize!

Clowns, cotton candy, sticky fingers, squeals of delight and, of course, complaints of sore feet near the end of the day...
Where are we?

THE CARNIVAL!!
Hopefully you have just hopped on over from Dawn's Blog. If you just popped on by to say g’day and want to join us on the super carnival hop then you’ll want to ‘START HERE’ on Jak's blog.

Zoe from Make it Crafty and Mo from Mo’s Digital Pencil, came together to share the delight and fun of The Carnival. To celebrate, three fabulously talented teams (Mo's Dream Team, Mo's Challenge Team, and the team from Make It Crafty), have come together for a massive blog hop to offer you plenty of inspiration when playing with these images.

Along the way you will find balloons with a letter in them. Write down the letters as you go because at the very end we want you to guess what the saying is!

There will be THREE grand prizes randomly drawn from the correct answers PLUS there will be hidden prizes along the way so make sure you leave some love as you hop along!

Now, we know this is a super big hop, but we wanted to make sure you would get LOTS of inspiration! The hop will be open until the 28th of April, so you will have plenty of time to come back each day  to soak it all up! (Just don’t lose the letters you have been collecting!)

We would like to thank our fabulous sponsors, Mo’s Digital Pencil, Make it Crafty, Stamping Bella and Quixotic Paperie for providing the fabulous prizes for this grand carnival hop!

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So Jealous!

For this card, I've merged two of Mo's images with Make it Crafty's circus tent.

The inside says, "Mom always liked you best, too!

Happy Birthday, Sis!"

Images: "Jill Two" & "Angelina's Balloons" from Mo's Digital Pencil and "Circus Tent" from "Make it Crafty", Digital sentiment

Tools: Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Cuttlebug with Embossing folders and Nesties oval dies

Papers: SU! Melon Mambo and Gable Green, Neenah smooth white

Embellishments: Grosgrain ribbon, Tiny pearl cabochons, Pearl hearts, Button Brad

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Kiss Me, You Fool!

My second card again combines three images; "Little Smooch", "Bronte" (cropped from "Happy Hoppin") and "The Kissing Booth." I just love the look on Bronte's face!

Images: "Little Smooch" and "Bronte" from Mo's Digital Pencil, "The Kissing Booth" from Make it Crafty, "S.W.A.K." stamp from Studio G

Tools: Copics, Prismacolor pencils,  Cuttlebug with Fleur de Lis border and Di-Namics flower dies, Martha Stewart Leaf punch, Mounting tape, Tacky tape

Papers: SU! Real Red, Brilliant Blue, Glorious Green, and Very Vanilla, Cosmo Cricket DP

Embellishments: Braid trim, Gold pearl cabochons, Brads
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Just One More!

 I've merged Mo's sweet old couple  and Zoe's carousel image for this one.

The inside says, "It's been a wonderful ride, Sweetheart! Happy Anniversary!"

 Images: "Jack & Ginger" from Mo's Digital Pencil, "The Carousel" from Make it Crafty

Tools: Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Distressing tool, Cuttlebug with Embossing folder and Marianne swirl die

Papers: SU! Orchid Opulence, Cool Caribbean, Mauve Mist, Neenah smooth white
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This adorable carnival image is available at Mo's. Get an adorable image for just $1.00
and support a wonderful cause!

 Thanks for stopping by! Now you'll want to 'hop' over to Paola's to see the wonderful work she has to show you!

If you get lost along the way,
here's the Hop order for Mo's Challenge Team

Pat

Dawn

                                   Elaine      YOU ARE HERE!

Paola

Lisa

Dorcas

Lydia

Rick St. Dennis

Rick's Ladies

I'm not the least bit elegant, but I did love coloring up this 1930 beauty by Rick St. Dennis. She's available on a sheet of heads of some very stylish women.

 Thank goodness for Copics as I was able to color the leopard beads and feather to match my color scheme. I also used a VersaMark pen and gold embossing powder to turn the silver trim on the jeweled brad to gold! The leopard paper was printed off the computer to carry through the theme. (Let's hope her coat is faux fur!)

The inside will say, "Happy Birthday to you! Celebrate in style!" 

Images: Lady head  from Fashion digi sheet by Rick St. Dennis, Dollar stamp sentiment  

Tools: Copics, Gold Spica pen,  Cuttlebug with Nestie ovals, Dauber, SU! Creamy Caramel ink pad, Circle punches, Mounting tape,  Crystal Glaze adhesive

Papers: SU! Real Red, Basic Black, and Textured More Mustard, Computer leopard print, Neenah smooth white, Red paint chip, Gold metallic CS

 

Embellishments: Feather, Jeweled brad, Leopard beads

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Hootchy Mama!

I did this card at Rick's request for his blog. He asked all of us on his DT to make invitations using this quirky image. She is one of a series. His images of these ladies are very popular in Russia. He asked us not to use flowers, which was hard for me...I love flowers! 

Images: "Fedora Fashion Plate" from Rick St. Dennis, Computer-generated sentiment

Tools: Copics, Gold metallic pen, Cuttlebug with Quick Cutz swirl die, Glue Dots, Tacky tape

Papers: SU! Red Razzleberry (?) and Orchid Opulence, Neenah smooth white

Embellishments: Shoe button, Pearl flower hat pin, Pink and pearl beads, Butterfly bead, Hear button, Lace, Tulle, Satin picot ribbon, Ruffled tulle


I'll have more from Rick soon.
Thanks for the visit!
Elaine

Mo's Challenge #77

How Does Your Garden Grow?

That's The theme that Dorcas, our hostess for this week has given us for inspiration. 

I've used "Penelope's Party Wagon." Isn't this an adorable image?!

 I'm a real 'saver' and have been accumulating pieces of ribbon that aren't long enough to make a bow, but are too long to toss. The ribbon flowers were made by running a basting stitch along one side of a 5" or 6" length of ribbon, then gathering it and stitching it in place. They were fairly quick and very easy to make, and I think they're cute!

Images: "Penelope's Party Wagon" From Mo's Digital Pencil, Computer-generated sentiment

Tools: Copics, Cuttlebug with Die-Namics Dizzy border die, Needle and thread

Papers: SU! Tempting Turquoise and Melon Mambo, Neenah smooth white, Cosmo Cricket DP

Embellishments: Pearl cabochons, Satin leaf ribbon, Hand-made flowers

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I have two other cards that are not in the Challenge theme.

Beach Bum

Can you tell I like working with bright colors?! This card uses Mo's new image "Little Umbrella."

I just love her attitude!

I've had this plastic blister pack, which originally held some small embellishments, kicking around my little craft closet for what seems like ages. I'd pick it up every time I was straightening up and debate whether or not I should scrap it, but always ended up keeping it. Now I know why! It was the perfect size to use with this image as a shaker card. The sand and shells inside are from our last trip to Hawaii.

Image: "Little Umbrella" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Starfish and Sea Weed from High Hopes Stamps

Tools: Copics, Tacky tape, Blister pack

Papers: SU! Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, Barely Banana, Neenah smooth white

Embellishments: Ribbon, Shell brads, Flat braid, Drink charm, Hawaiian beach sand and shells

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 Birthdays Blow!

My last card for today uses an image from Sassy Cheryl. It was a freebie called "Bubble Blower" , and you can find her here. There is a similar image called "Bubblegum Disaster" that you might like. It's basically the same image after the bubble has burst.

  

Image: "Bubble Blower" from Sassy Cheryl

Tools, Copics, Cuttlebug with Embossing folder, Nestie, and Die-Namics Flower die, Flower Soft, Glue dots

Papers: SU! Melon Mambo, Green Galore, Yo-yo Yellow, Neenah smooth white, Basic Grey DP

Embellishments: Grosgrain ribbon, Brads

That's it for today! Please check out the Mo's Challenge blog to see what my fellow DT members have created, and enter a card or project that shows how your garden grows!

It's always good to have you visit!

Elaine

Cards for Adults

I have so many cards to show you today that I'm going to forgo listing all the elements and just give you the basics. If you have any questions, just ask!

The first two cards are for a customer who ordered them for May and June birthdays. That's a good thing, 'cause I don't like doing consignments, unless I have plenty of time to do them when the mood strikes me! LOL!  I actually have enough time to make more cards in the same themes so that she can have her choice of designs.

Choo-choo Charlie

I just love Mo's image of adults! I think the very first images I purchased were "Mummu Dancing" and this image, "The Engineer." This is for a man's fifty-first birthday.

The inside says, " I hope you're never too old to have fun! Happy Birthday!"

 The rectangular sign was computer-generated, the lantern was a Google image that I colored, and the other two were also Google images.

 Let's Party! 

This one, for the same customer, is for a woman's fiftieth birthday. I used Mo's "Party Girl."

The inside says, "Happy 50th Birthday! Celebrate! Inebriate!"

 In Sympathy

This is just a sympathy card I made up to have on hand. It was fairly quick and easy and uses part of the beautiful "Bunny with Violets" set from Angel's Landing.

Exuberance!

This card uses Mo's " Abby Celebrating." It's funny, but I like all the elements of this card, but am not crazy about the card itself.  I've learned not to worry too much when that happens, because it will appeal to someone out there!

I had a lot of fun coloring the bunch of balloons, though! It was my first attempt at making them look transparent, and I really like the way they turned out!

 It's just a matter of using several shades of the same color and imagining the shape of the balloons that are behind the others.

Well, that's all for now. I've got to get back to coloring!

Thanks for stoppiong!

Elaine