Big Present Handmade Birthday Card

Today I made a handmade birthday card for my mother.
She will be celebrating her 83rd birthday card this Sunday.

I will be entering this card in Mo's Anything Goes Challenge. The only requirement is to use an image from Mo's Digital Pencil Shop. 

This is how I made the card:
(1.) I started with a blank kraft card that measures 4" by 5 1/2".

(2.) I used one sheet of patterned paper and a variety of Nestabilities Dies to make the background.

(3.) I chose the digital stamp "Big Present (Girl)". I colored the large present with Prismacolor pencils and a blender pen. I colored the girl with Copic Sketch markers.

(4.) I cut out the image and attached it to a piece of die-cut black cardstock.

(5.) I finished the card with a Jolee gold crown sticker.

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Future Girl Rock Star

Isn't this baby girl cute? I have used this image before but this is the first time I have colored the guitar pink for a little girl future rock star.

I will enter this card in Mo's Digital Challenge #143 - Dancing and Singing.

This is how I made the card;

I started with a blank card made from kraft cardstock and measuring 5" by 6 1/2".

I used "Baby Girl Pink Words" (The Paper Studio) flocked cardstock for the background.

I layered a piece of vintage sheet music and a white heart-shaped paper doily.

I used the digital stamp "Future Rock Star" from Mo's Digital Pencil Shop. I colored the image with Copics sketch markers. I highlighted the guitar with a white Prismacolor pencil.

I embellished the card with two glitter photo corners (Martha Stewart), a tiny faux pearl swirl and a faux pearl butterfly.

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Straight From The Heart Card Challenge

Isn't this little elephant adorable? I made this card to enter in Mo's Challenge #141 ~ Straight From The Heart w/Mo Image.

I used the digital stamp "I Forgot"  from Mo's Digital Pencil Shop. I colored the image with Copic Sketch Markers and mounted it on a bright pink scalloped oval. I used foam tape to attach the oval to the card.

I embellished the card with vintage seam binding and two glitter heart stickers.

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I See Spots Greeting Card

Today I made a handmade greeting card for Mo's Challenge #130 - I See Spots w/Mo image. The card must have some round shapes or dots on it. I found some background paper with blue/brown dots. I also used an image with a round chocolate chip cookie on it.

This is how I made the card;
(1.) I started with a pre-made kraft card that measures 4" by 5 1/2".
(2.) I chose "Baby Boy/Stripe" patterned paper from Heidi Grace Designs (Fiskars) for the background.
(3.) I used the digital stamp "Bronte and Louis" from Mo's Digital Pencil Shop. I printed the image on kraft cardstock and used a Nestabilities die to cut it out. I colored the image with Prismacolor pencils. I highlighted the image with a black gel pen and a white gel pen. I used the white gel pen to make some faux stitches around the edge of the image.
(4.) I embellished the card with a "Smile" chipboard sticker and two punched paper flowers.

This is the second week that I have used a non-traditional hair color. This week I made the hair black with blue highlights. What do you think?

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Handmade St. Patrick's Day Card

St. Patrick's Day, although not a legal holiday anywhere in the United States, is nonetheless widely recognized and celebrated throughout the country. It is primarily celebrated as a celebration of Irish and Irish American culture; celebrations include prominent displays of the color green, feasting, religious observances, and numerous parades. The holiday has been celebrated on the North American continent since the late eighteenth century, prior to the American Revolution.

Today I made a St. Patrick's Day card to enter in Mo's Digital Challenge #125 - Try Something New. This is the very first St. Patrick's Day card that I have made so I think it qualifies as a new experience.

This is how I made the card;
(1.) The base is a pre-made cream-colored card that measures 5" by 6.5".
(2.) I attached a piece of patterned paper with a green shamrock pattern on the front of the card.
(3.) I took two pieces of green cardstock and dry embossed them with the "Swiss Dots" embossing folder and my Cuddlebug.
(4.) I printed out the digital image "Summer Fairy Finna" from Mo's Digital Pencil Shop. I colored the image with Copic sketch markers, embellished the wings with Stickles glitter glue and cut it out.
(5.) I punched out some green corner shapes and attached them to the background of the card. I assembled the card with glue dots.
(6.) I embellished the card with three punched butterflies, a piece of "feathered" twine and a Tim Holtz "Adore" ticket.

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A Birthday Cheer

My sister has a birthday this week so I made this card to send her. I will be entering this card in Mo's Challenge #123 - "Lace" with a Mo Image.

This is how I made the card;
(1.) I used a pre-made card that measures 5" by 6.5" for the base.
(2.) I cut a piece of fuchsia cardstock for the background.
(3.) I used the "Happy Birthday" embossing folder and dry embossed a piece of green cardstock with my Cuddlebug.
(4.) I used the digital image "A Big Woop" from Mo's Digital Pencil Shop. I colored the image with Copic sketch markers and cut a circle around it. I used a black gel pen to put faux stitches around the edge of the circle.
(5.) I placed a piece of vintage handmade lace across the bottom of the card.
(6.) I embellished the card with four die-cut butterflies and a Tim Holtz "Wish" ticket.

Thank you so much for taking a look at my card ~ I hope you enjoyed it.

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Happy Scarecrow Greeting Card

I love the characters from "The Wizard of Oz". This is the Scarecrow who was looking for a brain. I gave this card a vintage/distressed look to match the scarecrow's raggedy clothes.

I am entering this card in Mo's Challenge #122 ~ "My Sentiments Exactly".

This is how I made the card:
(1.) I used a pre-made card from kraft cardstock for the base. The card measured 5" by 6 1/2".
(2.) I cut a piece of Tim Holtz distressed cardstock for the background.
(3.) I cut and dry embossed a piece of blue Tim Holtz cardstock with a Spellbinders "Lacey Circles" die and my Cuddlebug.
(4.) I used the Scarecrow digital stamp from Mo's Digital Pencil Store. I cut out the image and colored it with Copic sketch markers. I attached the image to the circle and put it on the card.
(5.) I used a purchased sticker "My honey" for the sentiment.
(6.) I punched three paper buttons from the cardstock that I used for the background of the card. I used twine in the center of the buttons and attached them to the card with glue dots.
(7.) I punched three hearts from the cardstock and put red heart stickers in the centers.
(8.) I attached two pink heart brads on the card.

I gave this card to "My Honey" on Valentine's Day.

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It Is Cold Out There

Winter has arrived in southeast Texas. We don't have any snow, but it is supposed to be cold and wet all week. I am breaking out the winter clothes and getting into the holiday spirit.

I made this Christmas card to enter in the following card making challenges;

Mo's Challenge #111 ~ The Great Outdoors
Anything Christmas Challenge
Quirky Crafts Challenge Blog ~ Snow

This is how I made the card:
(1.) I started with a pre-made Recollections dark green card that measures 4 1/4" by 5 1/2".
(2.) The white background was made with a Cuddlebug "Snowflakes" embossing folder.
(3.) The dark blue frame was made with a Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Rectangles die.
(4.) I used the image "Snow Day" from Mo's Digital Pencil Shop. I colored the image with Copic sketch markers and glitter. I cut and embossed the white background paper with the Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Rectangles die.

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Let It Snow!

The air is crisp and cool. It is beginning to look and feel like winter.
I made this "Let It Snow" greeting card for Mo's Digital Challenge #110 ~ "Elves, Fairies, Santa or Snowmen".

I used the Snowman image from Mo's Digital Pencil Shop. I colored the image with Copic sketch markers.

I found a Cuddlebug machine at a garage sale several weeks ago. I am having so much fun cutting shapes and embossing them. I cut the blue background and the white label with a Nestabilities die and the Cuddlebug. I also embossed a strip of white paper with the Cuddlebug "Spots and Dots" embossing folder.

I embellished the card with three epoxy stickers and a light blue ribbon bow.

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Thank You Veterans

I spent the morning making a batch of Veterans Day cards to donate to my local Senior Citizens Center. I don't usually mass produce my cards, but I hope the veterans will enjoy these cards on Friday.

This week the theme of Mo's Digital Challenge is "Give Thanks". The card must be a Thanksgiving card or thank-you card.

This is how I made the card;
(1.) I started with a pre-made blank card that measures 5" by 7".
(2.) I stamped the image of the soldiers on the bottom of the card with black ink. This cling stamp is "Band Of Brothers" from Stampers Best.
(3.) I framed the digital image with yellow, red and royal blue Bazzill cardstock.
(4.) I used an image from the Mo's digital stamp set "Support the Troops!" I colored the image with Copic sketch markers.
(5.) I embellished the card with a piece of patriotic "USA" ribbon.

On the inside of the card, I inserted a piece of parchment paper with the following sentiment;

"Freedom is not Free.
Thank you for your service.
Veterans Day
11-11-11"

I am so thankful for our men and women serving out country in the Armed Forces.  If you make handmade greeting cards, please consider making some cards for Operation Write Home. This is a great way to let our soldiers know that we appreciate them.

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Pumpkins Handmade Greeting Card

After a long hot summer, it is wonderful to feel a touch of Autumn in the air. The theme for Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #105 is "Fave Mo's Image and a Sentiment."
The cool weather inspired me to make a greeting card with an Autumn theme.
This is how I made the card:
(1.) I used a pre-made card for the base. It is cream-colored with light "speckles" and measures 5" by 7".
(2.) I used patterned cardstock from a Martha Stewart Crafts Autumn/Halloween Mat Pad for the background.
(3.) I embellished the card with a piece of vintage orange ribbon (1" wide).
(4.) I used the digital image "Pumpkins" from Mo's Digital Pencil Store. I colored the image with Copics Sketch markers.
(5.) I stamped the following sentiment on the lower portion of the card, "As for me and my HOUSE, We will SERVE the LORD."  Joshua 24:15

Thank you so much for stopping by and taking a look at my handmade greeting card.

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Dreamer Handmade Bookmark

It is time for another one of Mo's Digital Challenges. This week the theme is "Anything BUT A Card!!" I decided to make a bookmark for my granddaughter. She will soon be starting 3rd grade and loves to read.

This is how I made this bookmark;
(1.) I started with a blank cream-colored book mark (with tassel) from The Paper Company. The bookmark measures 2 1/4" by 6". I lightly sponged some "Old Paper ~ Tim Holtz" distress ink around the edges of the bookmark.

(2.) I used blue/beige dotted patterned paper as the background. I used a Martha Stewart punch to make the loops in the top.

(3.) I used the digital image "They Grow So Fast " from Mo's Digital Pencil Shop. This is a cute image of Jack and the Beanstalk. I colored it with Prismacolor pencils and markers. I sponged some "Tumbled Glass ~ Tim Holtz" distress ink on the background to look like the sky.

(4.) I embellished the card with the "Dreamer" and butterfly stickers from K and Co.

This project was fun to make. I hope it inspires my granddaughter to be a SUPER reader in school this year.

Something Sweet!

The theme for Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge this week is "Something Sweet!" I made this card with a digital image named "Bronte and Louis." Bronte reminds me of my dogs because they love sweets!

I colored the image with Prismacolor markers and pencils.

This will make a great birthday card for a special friend.







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Bronte Kisses

It has been several weeks since I have made a handmade card to enter in Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge. The theme for the challenge this week is "Black and White With One Contrasting Color". I took time this afternoon to make this card for a friend who is fighting a courageous battle with cancer.

I recently purchased the digital image "Bronte Kisses" from Mo's Digital Pencil Store. Maurie Manning is selling this image plus three dog quotations for $1.00.  All proceeds from the sale of this image will be donated to The Pet Orphans of Southern California. This is a beautiful image and the quotes will touch your heart. This is a good opportunity to support a fine charity.


This is how I made the card;
(1.) The base is a pre-made card with matching envelope that measures 4" by 5 1/2". The card is made from kraft cardstock.
(2.) I used white and black Bazzill cardstock for the background. I used a Martha Stewart punch on the corners of the black cardstock.
(3.) I colored the digital image "Bronte Kisses" with Prismacolor markers. I used the colors "Light Cerulean Blue" and "Brick White".
(4.) I used a rub-on for the "Miss You" sentiment. I embellished the card with a piece of light blue yarn. I punched two cardstock butterflies with a Martha Stewart punch and covered them with Stickles glitter glue.

Thank you for taking a look at my card ~ Please share your thoughts in the Comments Section below.

A Recipe Greeting Card

Do you have an old worn-out cookbook that you are thinking about throwing away? Today I will show you how to take a recipe from an old cookbook and reuse it by making a unique greeting card.

The theme this week for Mo's Digital Challenge #86 is "Recipe".  One of the ways to participate in this challenge is to make a card that has to do with cooking. The winner will be picked in a random drawing tonight.

How I Made The Card

(1.) The base for this card is ivory cardstock and it measures 5" by 6.5".

(2.) The background paper (green with coffee cups) is from a packet of DCWV "Vintage Collage Stack" patterned paper. I punched the corners with a Martha Stewart corner punch.

(3.) I used the digital image "What's Cookin'?" from Mo's Digital Pencil Shop. I colored the image with Prismacolor pencils and then cut it out.

(4.) I chose the recipe "Nut Pie" from an old 1930s vintage cookbook. I tore around the edges and then distressed the edges with Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Old Paper).

(5.) I stamped "Yummy" on a piece of cardstock and framed it with a lighter color. I then glued it to the lower corner of the recipe.

(6.) I embellished the card with two faux buttons that I made with a Martha Stewart punch.

This is a fun and easy card to make and is perfect for all the cooks that you know. Please leave share your thoughts in the Comments Section below.

Pink And Girlie

This week, the theme of Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #80 is "Pink & Girlie". I made this card to enter in this contest. The winner of the random drawing will win a free digital image from Mo's Digital Pencil Shop.
I used the digital image "What's Cooking" on this card. I colored the image with Prismacolor pencils and a blender pen.
I embellished the card with flowers/lace, feau pearls and a punched cardstock button with a pink bow.
My mother is an excellent cook. She is 81 years old and still works as an substitute cook at the local senior citizen's center. I made this card for her Mother's Day card and I will get it in the mail tomorrow.
Happy Mother's Day ~ I love you, Mom!

How Does Your Garden Grow?

How does your garden grow? I live in SE Texas so my garden has been in the ground for about four weeks. We planted tomatoes, sweet peppers, onions and some herbs. I am celebrating the spring garden season by entering this card in Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #77 ~ "How Does Your Garden Grow?" The card must have something to do with flower or vegetable gardening to enter this contest.
This is how I made the card;
(1) I used a base card made from kraft card stock.
(2) The yellow paper is Bazzill embossed card stock.
(3) The image is "The Big Guy's Garden" from Mo's Digital Pencil Shop. I colored the image with Prismacolor pencils and mounted it on a piece of dark blue card stock.
(4) I embellished the card with a photo corner made from Bazzill embossed paper and a glitter sticker that says "Simple Joy".

My tomatoes are growing and some of the plants even have a few blooms. We really need some rain to keep the garden plants strong and healthy. I should be eating some fresh, homegrown tomatoes around the first of June. I can't wait!

How does your garden grow? Please post your comment below. I love to hear from you!

Buttons 'N Bows

Sunday is a day of rest and relaxation in our family. We attended a wonderful church service this morning and I got out my card-making supplies this afternoon. I am making this card for my granddaughter's 8th birthday.
I am entering this card in Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #76 ~ "Buttons 'N Bows". All cards in this contest must be embellished with buttons and bows.
This is how I made the card;
1. I used a base card/envelope made from kraft cardstock.
2. Next, I put a layer of pink patterned paper from K & Co.
3. I used a piece of bright pink embossed Bazzill paper on top of this. Don't you just love the delicate flowers on this paper? I punched the lower edge of the paper with a Martha Stewart "Cherish" punch.
4. The little girl is a digital image from Mo's Digital Pencil Shop. The name of the image is "What's Cookin'?" I printed the image on watercolor paper and colored it with Prismacolor pencils.
5. I mounted the image on pieces of light blue and black cardstock. I then embellished the card with a button punched from blue cardstock with a Martha Stewart Punch, a tiny pink bow, some striped ribbon and a pink butterfly sticker. I like to use hand punched buttons because the post office charges extra postage for cards embellished with real buttons.

Now, all I have to do is write a special message for the inside and I will be finished. I get a tremendous amount of joy out of making and giving these cards. So much fun!

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A Bit Of Green

I made this thank-you card this week for Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge.  The theme of the challenge is "A Bit of Green" ~ The card must have some green on it. 
This is how I made the card;
1. I used a pre-made blank light green card.  The card measures 4 1/2" X 5 1/2".
2. The background paper is a distressed striped design from K & Company.
3. I cut a large triangle from a piece of "Cool Cantalope" Bazzille Basics cardstock. I used a rubber stamp from Stampin' Up! to stamp the work "thanks".
4. I used the digital image "Chickies" from Mo's Digital Pencil Shop. I colored the image with Prismacolor pencils and a blender pen.
5. I embellished the card with light green polka-dot ribbon. I punched a button from green cardstock with a Martha Stewart punch. I tied a piece of white ribbon through the holes on the button.

Future Rock Star With A Green Guitar

St. Patrick's Day is next week so I decided to give this future rock star a bright green guitar.  I made this card for Mo's Digital Pencil Card Making Challenge #72 ~ "Oh, Baby!"  I had to use an image of a baby on the card to enter this contest.

This is how I made the card;

1. I used a pre-made dark red card for the base. The card measures 4 1/2" by 5 1/2".

2. I used the digital stamp "Future Rock Star" from Mo's Digital Pencil Shop. I used Prismacolor pencils and Marvy markers to color the image. I lightly chalked the white space around the image with green Pebbles chalks.  I then inked the edges with dark green ink.

3. I used design papers from K & Company for the background.  I distressed the striped paper with my scissors.

4. I embellished the card with a cardstock tag that says "Absolute Delight" and a white rose from K & Company.  I used a Bow-Easy template to make the tiny green bow.

This card could be used as a new baby card, birthday card or even a St. Patrick's Day card.