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.

Paper-piecing with Digital Paper

People have asked how to use digital paper for piecing, so I thought I'd post a short 

written tutorial on the technique. 

I love using digital paper for paper-piecing because it can be re-sized....small for the image and

 larger for the background. Also, if you use a black and white print, you can print it in any color of the rainbow!

It's really fairly easy. I won't go into the details of the program I use, but I'll tell you the general steps.

First, print out your image on card stock in the desired size. Next, print your DP on a light weight computer paper, shrinking it to the right scale for your image and making sure the printed piece will be big enough to cover the area that will be pieced. Place it back in the printer and print your image again on top of the printed paper. All that's left to do is to color the image, carefully cut out the parts of the DP you'll be using (scissors or a very sharp craft blade will do), then glue them in place!

I sometimes use my Copics to shade the DP so that it gives the folds more depth. Just choose a color a bit darker than the DP.

I love this technique, and I think you'll be hooked, too, when you give it a try! If you have any problems, just ask, and I'll try to help.

(PS: I used Jak Heath's Double Bow tutorial to make the bow)

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Image: "Mummu's Haukka" from Mo's Digital Pencil,Too

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, Cuttlebug with Nestibilities, and Marianne corner dies

Papers: SU! Poppy, Neenah and PTI white, Digital DP

Embellishments: Satin Ribbon, Tiny pearl cabochons, 'Love' charm, Bead

Have fun,

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 #225

Lots of Embellishments!

Our hostess for Mo's Challenge this week is Amanda, who has asked that we use lots of embellishments on our cards and projects. This is one that's difficult for me...I am embellishment challenged for sure! I envy those who can pile on all sorts of do-dads and still have it look phenomenal! When I attempt it, the result looks as if my stash caught a stomach bug and tossed its cookies all over my work! 

This card has a lot of embellishments...at least by my standards! A paint chip, rhinestones, pearls, 

beads, glass leaves, die-cuts, punched elements, and a satin bow....and you can still see that sweet image!

Image: "Paddy" from Mo's Digital Pencil, Too

Tools:  Copics, White gel pen, Cuttlebug with Memory Box vine die, Heart punches, 

Papers: SU! Garden Green and Wild Wasabi, Neenah white, Gingham DP

Embellishments: Paint chip, Rhinestones, Pearl cabochons, Beads, Glass leaves, Satin ribbon

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Empty out your stash on a card or project using at least one of Mo's fabulous images, and join us in Mo's Challenge for a chance to win a $5.00 gift certificate to Mo's Digital Pencil Too! 

It's always fun to hear from you!

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