Handmade Life is Gourd Halloween Card

Don't you love these happy jack-o-lanterns?

I didn't make very many cards for Halloween this year but had to use these cheerful "gourds" to spread some cheer.

This card features the pre-colored digital stamp/sentiment "Life is Gourd" designed by Maurie J. Manning of Mo's Digital Pencil. This image was an October pre-release for Ms. Manning's Patreon supporters.

I usually hand color my digital stamps but this pre-colored image is just perfect. It is also great to use when you need a card in a hurry.

I embellished the card with some decorative die-cut corners and faux pearls.

I will enter this card in the following challenge:
Mo's Digital Challenge #308

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July Girl Handmade Card

 

Enjoy being a kid!

This card will go to my granddaughter. The summer is flying by so I decided to share this card before the month of July is passed.

This card features the digital stamp "July Girl" designed by Maurie J. Manning of Mo's Digital Pencil. This image was given to Ms. Manning's supporters on Patreon. I colored the image with Copic Sketch markers and die-cut around the edges.

The sentiment is from Digital Phrase Collage Sheet 9 by LisasAlteredArt on Etsy. This is one of my favorite sentiment sheets.

I painted the colorful background with texture paste, Faber-Castell Gelatos, and a gold gell marker.

I will enter this card in the following challenge;

Mo's Digital Challenge #305

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The Happy Gardener Handmade Card

 

The lady on this card is spreading happiness with her big smile and bouquet of flowers. This image really makes me smile!

I used the digital stamp "The Happy Gardener" designed by Maurie J. Manning of Mo's Digital Pencil. This is an exclusive image for Ms. Manning's Bronte level Patrons.

I colored the image with Copic Sketch markers and die-cut it in an oval shape with a Spellbinders "Fancy Edged Ovals" die. I then made a green oval background with the same die set.

I used the "Happy Birthday" sentiment from "Flower Baby" image on Mo's Digital Pencil. The background paper is "Daisies Digital Paper" by DigitalNights on Etsy.

I embellished the card with a paper flower and die-cut leaves.

I will enter this card in the following challenge;

Mo's Digital Challenge #305

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Little Tulip Fairy Handmade Card

 "You're never more than a thought away."

This handmade card features the digital stamp "Lil Fairy w Tulip" designed by Maurie J. Manning of Mo's Digital Pencil. This image was a freebie for Ms. Manning's Patreon supporters.

I printed the image on kraft cardstack and colored it with Prismacolor Premier colored pencils. 

The sentiment is from the Whimsical Words rubber stamp set by Stampin' Up.

I embellished the card with two corner die cuts and some pink enamel dots.

I will enter this card in the following challenge;

Mo's Digital Challenge #304

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Billy Boy with Honey Bees Card

Billy Boy with two lovely sunflowers and honey bees.

My husband is a beekeeper so I love to make cards with bees on them. 

This is a wonderful all-occasion card that should brighten the day of a lucky recipient.

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This card measures 5" by 6.5".

I used the digital stamp "Billy Boy" designed by Maurie J. Manning of Mo's Digital Pencil. This image was presented to Ms. Manning's Patreon supporters for Valentine's Day. It came with the sentiment "Bee My Valentine".

I colored the image with Copic Sketch markers. The background paper is from the "Que Sera Sera" scrapbooking paper pad by K&Company. I finished the card with a die-cut sentiment and a butterfly sticker from my stash.

I will enter this card in the following challenge:

Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #300

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Little Fairy Maxie Card

 Thinking of you...Little Fairy Maxie.

This sweet fairy is perfect for many occasions. Please click on the card below to enlarge.

This handmade card measures 5" by 6.5". 

I used the digital stamp "Little Fairy Maxie" designed by Maurie J. Manning of Mo's Digital Pencil.

This image was pre-released to Maurie Manning's Patreon supporters.

I printed the image on white cardstock and colored it with Copic Sketch markers. I used a circle die to cut out the image and a black frame.

The background paper is from the Que Sera Sera scrapbooking paper pad by K&Company.

I will enter this card in the following challenges;

Aud Sentiments Clallenge #268
Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #300

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Let Heaven and Nature Sing

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Each year I plan to make my Christmas cards before the holiday rush. I decided to celebrate "Christmas in July" with my first Christmas card of 2019.

The base of this card is a blank green cardstock card that measures 5" by 6.5" (Recollections from Michaels).

I chose the digital stamp/sentiment Bird Tree from Mo's Digital Pencil. I used Canva to merge the image and sentiment. I added the hill and two small trees from the Little House Elements that Maurie Manning gave her Patreon subscribers. I printed the design on white cardstock with my HP Photo Printer and Instant Ink.

I watercolored the birds on the tree with Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers. I added shadows around the tree and on the ground with Copic Sketch markers.

I chose a clean and simple card design because I wanted to emphasize the sentiment on the card...Joy to the World, the Lord is Come! 

I will enter this card in the following challenges;
Christmas at Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog - July
Cute N' Crafty Christmas Blog Challenge #16
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #53
Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #281
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge #64
Watercooler Wednesday Challenge #WWC232

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