When life throws you scraps...

...make a quilt!

Good morning!  We have another fun challenge for you from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight, Shaz has chosen our challenge.  Can you guess what it is?  Button It!

I didn't have a concrete plan and then saw this Mo Manning image...I thought it would be perfect!  Her impish grin is just utter cuteness!  The adorable "Fairy Needle" is colored with pencils and her wings are accented with glitter.  The sentiment states: "when life throws you scraps make a quilt".  The quilt-like DP was in my stash...how lucky was that?  Things were finally coming together!  Then I was threading the buttons and thought; "Hmmm, do quilts have buttons?"  I guess mine would!  LOL  The layout is a simple one and the papers are slightly distressed.

Image/Sentiment: Mo Manning
Ink: Printer
Paper: SU! Blushing Bride and Poppy Parade, Lily Bee Designs DP
Embellies: PTI Assorted Buttons/DMC Floss, Doodlebug Glitter (white)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Please check out the rest of the DT's button creations here; we invite you to play along!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

A Little Bit Crafty: A Little Bit Shabby
Crafty Cardmakers: Shabby Chic
Dream Valley Challenges: Buttons
Make My Monday: Texture
The Paper Girls: Sew it On
Try It On Tuesday: Textures (buttons, distressing)
Twist of Faith: Things With Wings

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Birthday Celebration

Good morning friends!  It's a special day for Tuesday Morning Sketches...today is our 4th Birthday!  In honor of the occasion we not only have 4 sketches for you to choose from, we have lots of great prizes!  Check it out...

7 sponsors!  7 prizes!  7 lucky, randomly drawn winners!

Tuesday Morning Sketches: My Memories Suite Digital Software
Our very own Bonnie Kohane: Card kit featuring "Glisten" stamp from The Greeting Farm
Our very own Jessi Fogan: Set of Crocheted Mats (these are amazing!)
Fresh Squeezed Stamps: Stamp set of choice
Raisin Boat: Stamp set of choice
Freckled Fawn: $20 gift card
Oak Pond Designs: 3 digis of choice

I've used an image from Mo Manning for my card today; she's colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  I've done a bit of distressing of my papers, used plenty of die cuts, and embellished with ribbon, pearls and a handmade felt flower.

Image: Mo Manning
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate and Hawaiian Shores, Simple Stories DP
Embellies: PTI Dark Chocolate Ribbon, Spare Parts Pearls, Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Handmade Felt Rose
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Cheery Lynn  "Fanciful Flourish" Die, MFT "Mini Hybrid Heirloom Rose" Die-namics Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Click Here to check out the rest of the DT's creations, along with the sketches, and more details for our birthday challenge.

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge: Lots of Layers
A Little Bit Crafty: Die-ing For It!
Addicted to Stamps: Lots of Layers
Bronte and Bella's Challenge: "F is for...." (fairies)
Crafting Musketeers: Ribbons and Pearls
Crafty Catz: Child's Play
Cutie Pie: Cute and Cuddly
Divas by Design: Cute

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Halloween Kitty

Good Sunday morning! I received the cutest Mo Manning image from my S.S. and when I realized the month was coming to an end, I decided I better get busy! I have to admit I was a bit intimidated to color the image, but I like how it turned out.

The image is colored with Prismas and the mask is accented with fine glitter...it adds a nice, soft sparkle. I used a circle punch to remove a portion of the corner so my button would fit, then popped the image up. I layered a couple of buttons and used some Swarovki flatbacks for a bit of extra sparkle.

Image: Mo Manning Digital Stamp

Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Plum Pudding and True Black, We R Memory Keepers DP

Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, PTI Buttons, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Black Diamond"

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, SU! 1 1/4" Circle Punch, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Bronte and Bella's Challenge: Any Holiday or Celebration

Just Some Lines: Halloween

Secret Crafter's Saturday Challenge: Spooky or Whimsical

Wee Memories: Brads, Buttons or Bows

Thanks for stopping by today; enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Angela

Cupcake Fairy

I'm involved in a monthly image challenge with a group of friends on SCS. This month Denise sent us this adorable Mo Manning image to work with...I think she is just precious! I am also excited that my card was completed before the end of May...yay!

The image is colored with pencils and her eyes are dotted with a black gel pen. I was tempted to add some glitter, but she is stamped on shimmer CS so she is so shimmery in real life. I kept the layout simple and let the fun pattern of the DP do the work for me. I made a few felt flowers and used some Swarovski flatbacks for a bit of extra glam.

Image: Mo Manning

Ink: Sakura Black Gel Pen

Paper: PTI Blueberry Sky and True Black, the girls' paperie DP

Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Jet"

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Rolled Flower and Rolled Rose Dry, The Cat's Pajamas CutUps Die (leaf), The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Here's close-up of this precious fairy. I wasn't able to capture the shimmer of the CS, but you can see the details a bit better. I wish I could draw like this...Mo's drawings are amazing! Note the pretty red nail polish...I couldn't resist!

I am also entering this in the Corrosive Challenge Blog's cupcake challenge (if I make the deadline).

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

"I Even Love The Box"

Good morning! It's Bellarific Friday! The challenge this week was Christmas, and I paired this challenge with Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge #99. I was lucky enough to receive this Mo Manning stamp from my Secret Sister...isn't he adorable?! I tell you, she spoils me!

The image is colored with pencils and I used a red marker on the tag. The green bow is covered with Crystal Effects and the hat is highlighted with glitter, but it's hard to see that in the picture. I like Mercy's simple layout to keep the focus on the image. For embellishment I used a button and some ribbon. The organdy ribbon is gathered with thread and adhered with glue dots, with the black ribbon adhered over the top. To gather the ribbon, I used a running stitch down the middle and just pulled the thread until it looked "right".

The DP is from Making Memories. I bought some last year and only had a tiny piece left. I was lucky enough to find more this year, so I replenished my stash. I really like the vivid colors, patterns and distressing.

Image: Mo Manning for Stamping Bella "I Even Love The Box"
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, SU! Ruby Red Marker
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and True Black, SU! Cherry Cobbler, Making Memories DP
Embellies: PTI Black Button, Cream Organza Ribbon, SU! Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Polar Bear", SU! Crystal Effects
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilites, DMC Floss

Check out the other entries for Bellarific Friday here on Blogabella...it just might get you in the Christmas spirit!

Thanks for stopping by; have a great day!

Angela