Mo's Challenge # 230

New Beginnings!

That's the theme for Mo's Challenge for the next two weeks! There are so many new beginnings in our lives...new jobs, retirement, graduations, babies, marriages...the list goes on! 

I'm often asked  for cards for baby showers, but this is the first time I've used an image that was so perfect for the occasion. Isn't this baby adorable? 

I paper-pieced the outside of the umbrella then mimicked the polka dots on the inside using a Copic blender marker. The image and sentiment tag are popped up with mounting tape.

Images: "Baby Shower" from Mo's Digital Pencil Too, Digital sentiment

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, Cuttlebug with Oval dies and Embossing folder, Mounting tape

Paper: SU! Bashful Blue, Pacific Point, Neenah white

Embellishments: Grosgrain ribbon, flowers from WOC

We'd love to have you join us in Mo's Challenge with your "New Beginnings" creation! The challenge runs for two weeks, and you might just win a $5.00 gift certificate to Mo's Digital Pencil Too!

Hope to see you there!

Elaine
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Here's a card I did recently using ADFD image. I'm entering it in their current challenge.

Our daughter is giving it to our granddaughter's instructor to thank her for all her efforts.

Mo's Challenge # 228

CAS

Clean and Simple

The theme of Mo's Challenge this week, chosen by our hostess, the talented Franz, is "Clean and Simple," so step away from those embellishments! Well, most of them anyway.  I find both extremes of card design difficult...a lot of stuff or too little always makes me nervous! I think this card is as close as I get to CAS.

  Some time ago I decided to sit down at my machine and do a bunch of sewn backgrounds using assorted scraps of leftover DP. I had so much fun, but this is the very last of the lot. Time to do it all over again!

I made the bow following Jak Heath's Double Bow tutorial. It helped that the ribbon was wired!

 Images: One of the five cute babies from "Diaper Crew" from Mo's Digital Pencil, 

Stamped sentiment from SU!

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, Mounting tape, Black ink pad, Sewing machine

Papers: SU! Olive, Caribbean, Pirouette, Assorted DP (most from Basic Grey)

Embellishments: Satin ribbon

Please join us in Mo's Challenge this week for a chance to win a $5.00 gift certificate to 

Mo's Digital Pencil Too.

Mo's Challenge # 216

Flowers!

This week Amanda is our hostess, and she wants us to use flowers on our projects for Mo's Challenge. Isn't that easy? I have a huge stash of flowers but always seem to find some new ones that I just 'have to have'!

This is the first time I've used this adorable little butterfly fairy, but it won't be the last! She was a joy to color!

Image: "Baby Fairy Butterfly" from Mo's Digital Pencil

Tools: Copics, Spica glitter pens, Sewing machine,MS Leaf and Hydrangea punches, Cuttlebug with Nestibilities dies

Papers: SU! Yellow, Green, Turquoise, and Aqua CS, Neenah white, Basic Grey DP

Embellishments: Flowers and Pearls from WOC

We hope to see your entry in Mo's Challenge this week. Just make a project or card using at least one of Mo's images and enter for chance to win a $5.00 gift certificate to Mo's Digital Pencil.

I always love it when you stop by!
Elaine

Mo's Challenge #212

"I" is for ............

      That's the theme for Mo's Challenge this week! My card is "I" for infant, and I've used one of Mo's sweet little angel babies to make a Christmas card. I used Frantage chunky embossing powder for the first time. I like it, but it certainly is messy! I heated it from below, but it still blew all over the place no matter how careful I was!

      I'm so very behind in my making my Christmas cards this year that I don't think there's time enough left for me to get them done. I keep saying I'll work on them on the weekends, but I never seem to be motivated! By the time I get the spirit, it will be 2014!

Image: "Angel Baby 1" from Mo's Digital Pencil Too

Tools: Copics, Hanging Snowflake die from Memory Box, Snowflake, Scalloped circle, and Plain circle dies from Shapeabilities, MS Snowflake punches, Metallic gold pen, Spica pen, Shabby White Frantage embossing powder, Heat gun, Tacky Tape, Glue dots

Papers: Neenah smooth white, PTI White, Gold metallic CS

Embellishments: Dew Drops

Please join us this week and enter your card or project using at least one of Mo's images. Remember the theme, "I" is for.....! Check out the rest of the Design Team's creations for more inspiration.

So glad you dropped by!
Elaine

Mo's Challenge #202

Say it With Flowers!

Cathy is our hostess for Mo's Challenge this week, and she would like us to use flowers on our creations. You can use ready-made flowers or make your own!

I chose to make the flowers for my card. I used an assortment of punches and dies to make the daisies, roses, cornflowers, and tiny scattered blossoms and leaves.

I love "Baby With Bunny" so I've used it again this week!

Images: "Baby With Bunny" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Stamped sentiment from SU!

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, Glue Dots, Cuttlebug, Assorted punches and dies from MS, SU!, Nellie Snellen, Marianne, and Cheery Lynn

Embellishments: Satin ribbon, Tiny pearl cabochons, Brads, Paper stamens

Papers: SU! Melon, Mauve, Raspberry, Garden Green, Celery, Neenah white, Digital DP

Please join us this week for a chance to win a $5.00 gift certificate to Mo's Digital Pencil.

We're also still looking for two Guest Designers to serve on our team for three months! Check out all the details on Mo's Challenge Blog.

Thanks for stopping by! 

Elaine

Mo's Challenge #201

Anything Goes With Mo!

That's the theme for Mo's Challenge this week! I always enjoy 'Anything Goes', because there are no restrictions, so you're free to be as creative as you like.

The florist who sells my cards needed cards for baby boys, so this is one that I made.
I think this image is so cute....love that little round bum!

Images: "Baby and Bunny" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Stamped sentiment from SU!

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, Cuttlebug with leaf swirl die, Assorted flower punches (SU! and MS), SU! Word punch

Papers: SU! Pacific Point, Wild Wasabi, Bashful Blue, Neenah smooth white, Digital DP

Embellishments, Mini brads, Tiny pearl cabochons

Please join us in Mo's Challenge this week for a chance to win a $5.00 gift certificate to Mo's Digital Pencil! We are also looking for two Guest Designers, so check out the Challenge Blog for all the details!


See you there!
Elaine

Mo's Challenge #198

So Sweet!

Kim is our hostess for Mo's Challenge this week, and her theme is "Sweet" which can be interpreted in so many ways! It could be a 'sweet' image, which could be any of Mo's images 'cause they're all so sweet, or something sweet to eat, or even a card for your 'sweetie'...the choice is yours!

 

This card uses Mo's  Baby Fairy Ladybug . I love the red gingham with it!

Images: "Baby Fairy Ladybug" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Stamped sentiment from PrintWorks

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, Fine red marker, Cuttlebug with Daisy, Branch, and Label dies  SU! Scallop border punch, Black Memento ink pad

Papers: SU! Real Red and Garden Green CS, Neenah white, Digital gingham DP

Embellishments: Red satin ribbon, Ladybug brads, Yellow corduroy brads

Now it's your turn! Just make something wonderful using at least one of Mo's wonderful images and join us in Mo's Challenge for a chance to win a $5.00 gift certificate to Mo's Digital Pencil!

 

Don't forget about the sale at Mo's Digital Pencil! It's 20% off until August 16th! Use the coupon code 2013SS.

 

Always love it when you drop by! 

Elaine

Mo's Challenge #197

 

 

 

....And Not a Drop to Drink!

 

 

 

Tracy is our hostess this week, and the theme she's chosen is "Water, Water Everywhere!"
Not literally everywhere, of course, she'd just like us to make a water-themed card or project using at least one of Mo's great images!

I've used "In the Bath" on my card. I just love the look on this little one's face!
I think it's perfect for the theme, as there certainly is water everywhere when a little one takes a bath!

Images: "In the Bath" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Digital sentiment from TLC

Tools: Copics, Cuttlebug with flower and leaf dies

Papers: SU! Orange, Green, and Apricot, Neenah white, Recollections orange gingham DP, Digital gold gingham DP

Embellishments: Grosgrain ribbon, Paper clip, Brads, Flowers from WOC
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This card uses "Pool Party" from Mo's Digital Pencil

Tools: Copics, SU! scalloped border punch, Cricut with 'Florals Embellished' cartridge, Circle punch

Papers: SU! Turquoise and Orange, Neenah white, Basic Grey DPs

Embellishments: Grosgrain ribbons, Beads, Fish charm

Now let's see what you make for this fun challenge! Enter your creation for
a chance to win a $5.00 gift certificate to Mo's Digital Pencil!
 
Thanks for dropping by!
 Elaine

Mo's Challenge #194

Turquoise!

 Tine is our hostess for Mo's Challenge this week, and she wants us to use turquoise on our cards and

projects. That was easy for me as I love to use turquoise. I think it goes well with so many other colors!

I love this image! I don't know what it is about her that appeals so much to me, but I always love working with her, and I always seem to make her a red-head!

Inside: "Sending you a bucketful of sunshine!"

Images: "Maggie" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Stamped sentiment from PrintWorks

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, Prismacolor pencil, Cuttlebug with die, Oval punches.

Papers: SU! Turquoise and Apricot, Recollections gingham DP, Digital star DP, Neenah white

Embellishments: Brads

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This card uses another of my favorite images! I just love the look on this baby's face! This card doesn't have any turquoise on it, but aqua is a close cousin!

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

Tools: Copics, MS Lace border punch

Papers: SU! Soft Sky and Daffodil, Neenah white, MS DP

Embellishments: Grosgrain ribbon, Flowers, Mini brads

Please check out the fabulous work from the rest of my talented team mates, then make something wonderful using one of Mo's unique images, and enter the challenge for a chance to win a $5.00 gift certificate to Mo's shop!

Love to have you stop by!

 Elaine

Mo's Challenge # 183

Anything Goes!

You know that these are my favorite type of Mo's Challenge...no challenge at all!

I love being afforded the freedom to do anything I want!

This week I have a card I made for our youngest granddaughter's first birthday.

She has been the joy of our lives for twelve months now. Where does the time go?

I've used Mo's "1st Birthday Girl", of course! This is such an adorable image and it's so much fun to color! It's also available as a boy, and both boy and girl are available with curly hair.

Images: "1st Birthday Girl" From Mo's Digital Pencil, Stamped sentiment

Tools: Copics, Nellie Snellen Rose Leaf embossing punch set, MS Lace border punch, SU! Oval punch, Fine black marker

Papers: SU! Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo, Certainly Celery, Garden Green, Neenah White, The paper Studio and Digital DP

Embellishments: Roses from WOC, Pearl Cabochons, Grosgrain ribbon

I hope you'll join us in Mo's Challenge this week for a chance to win a $5.00 gift certificate to Mo's Digital Pencil! We'll be waiting for you!

See you there!
Elaine

Mo's Challenge #177

For the Women in Our Lives

That's the theme for Mo's Challenge this week. What would we do without the 

other females in our lives? I love men, but women need women to bare our soles to.

This card uses one of Mo's expectant mothers. She also has an African American version which is equally wonderful!

Image: Mother to be 1 from Mo's Digital Pencil

Tools: Copics, MS Lace border punch, Nellie Snellen Embossing leaf punch set, Tacky Tape

Papers: SU! Teal and Caribbean, Neenah white, Digital DP

Embellishments: Satin Ribbon, Flower charm, Beads, Pearl cabochons, Flowers

Join us this week in Mo's Challenge for a chance to win a $5.00 gift certificate 

from Mo's Digital Pencil!

Glad you stopped in!

Elaine

Mo's Challenge #168

Something New

I hope you'll join us in Mo's Challenge this week. The theme is "Something New" 

 which is open to your  interpretation. 

I chose to make a card for a new baby girl.

This card uses one of Mo's adorable little Fairies. This is the older version of Flora....the newer one doesn't have pointy ears!

Image: "Baby Fairy Flora"from Mo's Digital Pencil

Tools: Copics, Glitter gel pen, Cuttlebug with embossing folder and Spellbinder's Daisy dies, Martha Stewart Butterfly punch, Nellie Snellen embossing leaf punch set, Corner rounder punch

Papers: SU! Vanilla and Pretty in Pink CS, PTI white CS

Embellishments: Grosgrain ribbon, Flower Soft, Pearl cabochons

Make a card or project that fits this week's theme of "Something New" using

 one of Mo's great images for a chance to win a $5.00 gift certificate to her shop. 

She gives away one certificate for every 50 entries!

Good luck!

Elaine

Mo's Challenge # 166

A Few of My Favorite Things!

The Challenge Team is taking a little break for the holidays and posting 

our favorite card (or cards) from the past year.

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This one, I would have to say, is probably my favorite Mo card of the year! I like 

everything about it. The card is gone, but I still like to look at the picture!

Image: "Prince Edward Island" from Mo's Digital Pencil 

Tools: Copics, Mounting tape,Nellie Snellin Rose Leaf embossing punch set. SU! Three Flower punch

Papers: SU! Garden Green, Only Orange, Pumpkin Pie, Neenah smooth white, Basic Grey DP

Embellishments: Ruffled lace, Grosgrain ribbon, Doily, Brads

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Here are some others that I really liked.

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Image: "Kai in the Tub" from Mo's Digital Pencil (the old shop)

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, MS Lacy border punch, Nellie Snellen Rose Leaf punch, Mounting tape

Papers: SU! Pirouette Pink and Confetti White CS, Neenah white, Digital DP by Jak Heath

Embellishments: Satin ribbon, Tiny roses, Pink pearl cabochons, Pearl bead, Pin charm

Image: "Georgia" from Mo's Digital Pencil

Tools: Copics, Prismacolor pencil, Cuttlebug with Cheery Lynn border die, SU! thin black marker, Small note and heart punches, Nellie Snellen embossing leaf punch set

Papers: SU! Wild Wasabi and Real Red, Neenah smooth white, Cosmo Cricket DP

Embellishments: Ribbon, Assorted flowers

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

Tools: Copic markers, Cuttlebug with  Memory box swirl border die, Nellie Snellen embossing leaf punch set, Mounting tape, Sticky tape

Papers: SU! Blushing Bride, Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip, Neenah smooth white, SU! textured DP, Unknown polka dot DP

Embellishments: Prima daisies with SU! corduroy brads, WOC flowers

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

Image: "Make a Wish" from Mo's Digital Pencil

Tools: Copic markers, Distressing tool, Silver Spica pen

Papers: SU! Poppy and Cool Caribbean, Neenah smooth white, SU! DP

Embellishments: Hat pin and Flowers from WOC, Gingham ribbon, Beads

Image: "Girl with Sign" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Digital sentiment from TLC

Tools: Copics, Cuttlebug with Cheery Lynne Lattice die, Martha Stewart border punch, Flower punches, Nellie Snellen embossing rose leaf punch set, mounting tape

Papers: SU! CS, Neenah white

Embellishments: Grosgrain ribbon, Mini brads, Hat pin with beads

 

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Now we'd like to see your favorite Mo card from 2012! Enter Mo's Challenge for a chance

  to win a $5.00 gift certificate to Mo's Digital Pencil!

Mo's Challenge #160

"C"is for........

That's Mo's Challenge for this week! The "C" can stand for anything you like.

 Just make a card or project using one of Mo's wonderful images and make sure it includes something that starts with 'C"!

I've used Mo's sweet "New Baby" on my card. It's also available with just the little girl peeking into the bassinet. There are actually three things that qualify this card for the challenge....the children, the carnations, and their curiosity about the new baby!

Image: "New Baby" from Mo's Digital Pencil

Tools: Copics, Cuttlebug with Embossing folder,  Nestie and Marianne dies, Tacky tape

Papers: SU! Pink, Neenah white

Embellishments: Satin Ribbon, String of pearls, Pearl cabochons (another "C"!)

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 Here's another "C" for you!

This cow is wonderful! I love the bored look on her face! 
The inside says, "That's 'udderly' untrue! Happy Birthday!" 

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

Tools: Copics, Prismacolor pencil, Cuttlebug with Memory Box border die

Papers: SU! Red, Black, and Gable Green, Neenah white, Black gingham DP

Embellishments: Red grosgrain ribbon, Small black brads

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I had fun making these cards, and I can't wait to see 
what you'll come up with using the letter "C"! 
Please join us in Mo's Challenge this week for a chance to win a 
$5.00 gift certificate to Mo's store! 

Thanks for visiting!
 Elaine

Mo's Challenge # 152

All Buttoned Up!

Mos' Challenge this week is to use buttons on your card or project. That should be fairly easy, don't you think?! 

I've used one of Mo's sweet little baby fairies for my card. They are all just so adorable! 

 

 This one is my favorite of all... I think lady bugs are so cute! The red roses were made from a Cheery Lynn die...so easy! The die cuts have small holes in the middle, so I threaded and glued them on a stamen which I then used to poke through the card front and secured on the back.  I bought the die on sale from an on-line shop that was going out of business. After using it, I wished I'd bought the other sizes! Of course, everything was sold out when I went to buy more!

Image: "3 Baby Fairies" from Mo's Digital Pencil

Tools: Copics, Spica pens, Cuttlebug with Cheery Lynn rose die, Nellie Snellen embossing rose punch set, wire

Papers: SU! Red, Black, and Gable Green, Neenah white, Digital DP from Jak Heath

Embellishments: Red satin ribbon, Buttons, Tiny button brad, Flowers

Hope you'll enter the challenge this week for a chance to win a gift certificate to Mo's shop! So make something wonderful using one of Mo's images, and don't forget the buttons!

 Check out the rest of the DT for some wonderful inspiration!

Always happy when you stop by!
Elaine
 

Mo's Challenge #151

Anything Goes!

Another 'Anything Goes' Mo's Challenge! They are always my favorites!

I've used Mo's "Girl With Sign" for this card. I love how versatile this image is as the sign is blank so you can put anything you'd like on it. 

The inside says, "This is the only sign I can see that you're getting older!" 

Images: "Girl With Sign"  Mo's Digital Pencil, Digital sentiment

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, Nellie Snellen Embossing rose leaf punch set, Tacky tape

Papers: SU! Summer Sun, Cool Caribbean, Celery, Neenah white, Basic Grey DP

 Embellishments: Satin ribbon, ruffled gingham ribbon, Prima roses, Flowers from WOC

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I love the color on this card! I had colored the image first, then was fortunate to find the perfect paper and flowers in my stash!

Images: "Hanging the Star" from  Digital Pencil Too (Mo's old store),  Digital sentiment

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, Cuttlebug with Nestibilities, Nellie Snellen Embossing rose leaf punch

Papers: SU! Pretty in Pink, Barely Banana, Wasabi, Neenah white, K  & Company DP

Embellishments: Flowers from WOC

I'm looking forward to seeing all your beautiful creations! Join us in Mo's Challenge this week for a chance to win a gift certificate to Mo's Store!

I'm always happy when you drop by!

Elaine

Mo's Challenge # 150

One Hundred Fifty Challenges!

Wow! I've been on Mo's Challenge team through 150 challenges, and haven't missed one! Cathy Edgar and I are the only remaining members of the original group. I was thrilled when Mo first asked me, and I still love it today! Her images are just so wonderful and fun to work with...it's so easy to be inspired every week!

  

This week, Mo's Challenge is called "Lovely Layers".  I've seen cards made with as many as 13 or 14 layers! They're beautiful, but not my style, and they must weigh a ton! My cards usually are not more than five or six layers.

I've used one of the baby fairies from Mo's cute set. They are all adorable!

I've layered the papers, image, flowers, and ribbon on this card.

Images: "3 Baby Fairies" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Digital circle sentiment

Tools: Copics, Spica pen, Cuttlebug with Nesties,  Flower, and Lacy border dies, Circle punch, Fine black marker

Papers: SU! card stock, Neenah white, Digital DP ( I changed the color from pink to lavender.)

Embellishments: Pearl brads, Mini brads, Narrow satin ribbon, Tiny pearl cabochons

Take a few minutes to visit the other DT members. You'll be inspired!

I'll be looking forward to seeing your layered creations!

Thanks for visiting!

Elaine

Mo's Challenge #146

Anything Goes!

I do love these 'non-challenge' challenges once in a while! Just do what ever your heart desires for Mo's Challenge this week!

I used Mo's "Girl with Sign" on my card. It's a great image because the sign is blank for you to include your own message. This card went to a co-worker who left for a new opportunity.

 I loved making this...the colors are so pretty!

Image: "Girl with Sign" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Digital sentiment from TLC

Tools: Copics, Cuttlebug with Cheery Lynne Lattice die, Martha Stewart border punch, Flower punches, Nellie Snellen embossing rose leaf punch set, mounting tape

Papers: SU! CS, Neenah white

Embellishments: Grosgrain ribbon, Mini brads, Hat pin with beads

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My daughter-in-law has been asking me for baby girl cards for her shop, so I made this one using  Mo's cute "Kai in a Tub." I guess I've been feeling 'in the pink' lately!

Image: "Kai in the Tub" from Mo's Digital Pencil (the old shop)

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, MS Lacy border punch, Nellie Snellen Rose Leaf punch, Mounting tape

Papers: SU! Pirouette Pink and Confetti White CS, Neenah white, Digital DP by Jak Heath

Embellishments: Satin ribbon, Tiny roses, Pink pearl cabochons, Pearl bead, Pin charm

Now it's your turn! Make something wonderful using one or more of Mo's fantastic images and enter the challenge for a chance to win a gift certificate to her shop!

Thanks for dropping by! 

Elaine