Mo's Challenge #231

Summer Flowers

That's the theme for Mo's Challenge for the next two weeks. It was chosen by my DT sister, Nela.

I don't think there's any flower that says "SUMMER" like daisies. I just love them!

This was made as a retirement/goodbye card as we have several people leaving school this year. Some are retiring and some are moving on to other positions in other schools. They will all be missed! Next year it will be my turn. I figure age seventy is a good age to call it quits, don't you?

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

Tools: Copic Markers, White opaque marker, MS Branch, Fence, and Grass punches, Glue dots

Papers: SU! Curry, Poppy, Pumpkin, Garden Green , and Celery, Neenah white, Cosmo Cricket DP

Embellishments: Grosgrain ribbon, Daisies from WOC

Let's see your 'Summer Flowers' in Mo's Challenge. It runs for the next two weeks, so you have plenty of time to create something wonderful and enter for a chance to win a $5.00 gift certificate to Mo's Digital Pencil Too!

Thanks for the visit! 

Elaine

Mo's Challenge #227

Pinkaliscious!

Our hostess, Pat, wants us to make something pretty and pink using at least one of Mo's wonderful images for Mo's Challenge this week. 

I needed a card for our sweet granddaughter's upcoming second birthday, 

so it was the perfect challenge for me! I've used Mo's adorable tribute to Shirley Temple. 

Inside: "Our sweet little girl is two years old!"

Image: "Goodness" from Mo's Digital Pencil Too (sentiment included)

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, Nellie Snellen rose leaf embossing rose leaf punch

Papers: SU! Mauve, Raspberry, and Greens, Neenah white, Digital DP

Embellishments, Lollipop brads, Roses from WOC

This challenge will last for two weeks, so you have plenty of time to make something using one of Mo's images and entering Mo's Challenge for a chance to win a $5.00 gift certificate to Mo's Digital Pencil Too. 

Hope you're in the pink! 

Elaine

Mo's Challenge #226

"K" is for......

 ....Kansas, of course! Mo's Challenge theme this week is for you to use something in your card or project that represents the letter "K", and I chose to use this sweet image from Mo's Digital Pencil.

It's Mo's version of Dorothy from The Wizzard of Oz by Frank Baum. The rest of the main characters are also available.

The yellow gingham DP is reminiscent of the yellow brick road that led her to the Emerald City. 

Of course, it wouldn't be Kansas without sunflowers, would it?!

Inside: "There's No Place Like Home!"

Images: "Kansas" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Stamped sentiment from Hero Arts

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, MS Leaf punch, SU! three flower punch, Circle punches

Papers: SU! Turquoise, Teal, Garden Green, Bazzil yellow, Neenah white

Embellishments: Brads

We're waiting to see what "K" you'll choose on your design along with a wonderful image from Mo's Digital Pencil Too! Please join us for a chance to win a $5.00 gift certificate from Mo's shop. 

Love it when you stop by!

Elaine

Mo's Challenge #224

Anything Goes

Mo's Challenge this week is one of my favorite types..."Anything Goes!"
I love being able to do whatever I want!
This card was made for the birthday of one of my SIL in California.
Isn't this image different and wonderful?!

Inside: "I see a celebration in your future. Happy Birthday!"

Image: "Fortune Teller" from Mo's Digital Pencil Too

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, Cuttlebug with Marianne die (I used two to frame the image.)

MS Leaf punch, Nellie Snellen leaf embossing tool

Papers: SU! shades of purples, Neenah white, Gold metallic, Basic Grey DP

Embellishments: Gold metallic ribbon, Ruffled lace, Flowers from WOC

Looking forward to seeing your creations! Just make a card or project using at least one of Mo's images, and enter Mo's Challenge for a chance to win a $5.00 gift certificate to Mo's Digital Pencil Too.

Thanks for stopping by!

Elaine

Mo's Challenge #223

Favorite Color Combination

That's Mo's Challenge this week at the request of our talented team member and hostess, Nela. 

It will be fun to see everyone's favorite colors!

Turquoise and yellow is only one of my favored combos. I'd be hard-pressed to come up with just one, with so many beautiful colors to chose from!

I had so much fun making this card! This little girl was a joy to color, as are all of  Mo's wonderful images! I also enjoy doing the dot technique to highlight images, and love the fresh look of white daisies! These are so easy to create, too.

Images: "Big Girl Pants" from Mo's Digital Pencil Too, Digital ticket

Tools: Copics, Cuttlebug with Memory Box vine die, Nellie Snellen Rose Leaf, embossing punch set, Tacky Tape

papers: SU! Turquoise, Celery, and Daffodil, Neenah white, Scrap of digital paper

Embellishments: Tiny pearl cabochons, Grosgrain ribbon, Brads

What's your favorite combination? Make something wonderful using at least one of Mo's great images and enter Mo's Challenge for a chance to win a $5.00 gift certificate to Mo's Digital Pencil Too!

Love it when you stop by!
Elaine

Mo's Challenge #219

Spots Before My Eyes!

The theme for Mo's Challenge this week is from design team member Mau. She wants us to use spots and dots in our creations with at least one of Mo's images, of course! 

My card features a 'spot of tea' and a dotted Swiss dress!  Not too much of a stretch, huh?

The inside says, "My heart is steeped in gratitude for your kind and thoughtful attitude!"

Images: One of the adorable little girls from "Tea for Three" from Mo's Digital Pencil Too, Stamped sentiment from Stampendous

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, Mounting tape, MS border punch, Cuttlebug with Quick Cutz swirl die

Papers: SU! Pretty in Pink, Gable Green, Neenah white, Digital DPs

Embellishments: Grosgrain ribbon, Flowers

Hope we 'spot' you in Mo's Challenge this week! Enter for a chance to win a $5.00 gift certificate to Digital Pencil Too!

It's always fun to have you visit!

Elaine

Mo's Challenge #217

Something New!

Hello! Anja, our hostess for this week, has a new Mo's Challenge for you...use something new! It could be a new image, technique, tool or what have you. 

I've used an image that's new to me. I think it's the perfect image for a 'Thank You' card. The inside says, "Thanks for the lift!" I loved coloring the balloon and making the flowers to match the ones on the DP!

I sent this to my co-workers at school to thank them for the beautiful bouquet they sent while I was in the hospital recently.

Images: "Going Up" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Sentiment stamp from SU!

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, Sewing machine, Nellie Snellen and MS Punches for the flowers and tag, Dimensional dots, Mounting tape

Papers: SU! Black, Guava, Daffodil, Celery, and Turquoise CS, Neenah white

Embellishments: Grosgrain ribbon, Brads, Tiny pearl cabochons

It's your turn! Use something new to create a card or project using at least one of Mo's wonderful images, then enter Mo's Challenge for a chance to win a $5.00 gift certificate to Mo's Digital Pencil.

Thanks for dropping by!

Elaine

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 #204

'H' is For........

Mo's Challenge is having an alphabet challenge this week! Your card or project is to have something to do with the letter 'H', so put on your thinking cap, make something wonderful and enter for a chance to win a $5.00 gift certificate to Mo's Digital Pencil.

I love Hawaii, so this image was a natural to fit the theme, along with the hibiscus flowers!

I wove strips of stamped green card stock to make the mat under the flowers.

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

Tools: Copics,Cuttlebug with Hibiscus die from Memory Box, Tropical leaf dies from Cheery Lynn

Double-Stitch stamp from SU!, Ink pad, Glue dots

Papers: SU! Various shades of green, Neenah white, Wood grain DP

We'd love to have you join us in Mo's Challenge this week with your 'H' creation using an image from Mo!

See you there!

Elaine

Flowers

Flowers Everywhere!

I have two cards today. One is for a wedding and the second is another sympathy card.

 This is a wedding card for an older couple, so the usual bride and groom didn't seem right.

I made all the flowers and leaves using a combination of punches and dies from Martha Stewart, Marianne, Cheery Lynn, and Nellie Snellen. The oval dies and Anna Griffen embossing folder are from Spellbinders. The stamped sentiment is from SU! The colored card stock is SU!, and the white is PTI, and Neenah.

It's been embellished with tiny pearls, brads, and satin ribbon.

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This is the last sympathy card I'll be making for awhile....at least I hope so!

I have no idea where the poppy came from, but the embossing folder is Anna Griffen from Spellbinders. The oval die is also from Spellbinders. The corner dies are Cheery Lynn. It's been embellished with satin ribbon, a pearl bead and flower charm.

Have a great day!

Elaine

Roses!

Just Peachy!

I love coloring flowers! This card was made for the wedding of an older couple.

I have no idea from whom I bought this image...nothing in the file name gives me any clue! I love it, though! It's actually a merge of two identical images. The rose leaf die and pretty frame die is from Spellbinders.  . The Anna Griffen embossing folder is theirs, also.
The card stock is SU! Guava, Pirouette Pink, and Garden Green, and the white is from PTI.
I've embellished it with satin ribbon, a bead, and an engraved heart charm.

I've entered this in the color challenge on The Ribbon Girl blog. We are to use peach or orange. The card did not photograph true to color. It is actually between peach and orange.

Thanks for looking!
Elaine

Sympathy Cards

A Season for Everything

I don't enjoy making sympathy cards, but death is, unfortunately, as much a part of life as birth. I've had  to make a couple for our personal use for friends and distant relatives recently, and the florist who sells my cards has asked for some. 

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 This card uses a vintage image from Two for Tuesday and a digital sentiment. The embossing was done with an Anna Griffen embossing folder, and the leaves were made with 

Nellie Snellens' Embossing Leaf punch set.

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This second card uses a digital image from a shop that is no longer in business and another digital sentiment.

I do love coloring flowers!

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This image of violets on this card is from the same shop. The sentiment is from a SU! stamp set.
The butterfly punch is from Martha Stewart. The embossing folder and dies are from Spellbinders

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This card uses a digital image of a gladiola stalk, one of my favorite flowers. Unfortunately, I have no idea where I bought this one! I wish artists or shops would include their name in the file names of the images. I often don't remember to do that when I purchase a digi.
The embossing folder is an Anna Griffen, the die is from Marianne (I cut two and used all of one and part of the second to frame the image.), and the beautiful lace is available from WOC.

I think this is my favorite!

That's it for now. I have a few more images colored for sympathy cards, but I need to take a break!

Thanks for dropping 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