70 years young!

So my wonderful, hard working father turned 70 this week so I had to create him a special card with a different fold, as he loves all of the wonderful creations that I make him. This time I went with a tri-fold shutter card. Needless to say that he loved it too!

Card ingredients include:

Stamp: Mo Manning Fixer Boy, Timeless Moments (magazine freebie)

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13  R20

             Hair: E25  E59  E49

             Overalls: W3  B93  B95  B97

             Belt: E11  E13  E08  E09

             Hat: R22  R24  R27  R29

             Top: G00  G02  G05

             Tools: C3  C5  C7

Papers: Basic Grey 'Bowties' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Memory Box Man Tools, Die Versions Socket

Other: white & chrome embossing powder, twine, wooden numerals

You are Magical

Had some spare time to get a little colouring done so put that to good effect and coloured up this charming Wizard by Mo Manning. I took inspiration from some past Kit & Clowder monthly classes to create the backgound scene. Love how it turned out!

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Mo Manning Wiz

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13  

             Hair: W1  W3  W5

             Robe: R22  R29  R59  C7,  Y11  Y15  Y17  YR14

             Hat: B93  B26  B29  B39
             Globe: Y00  Y11  YG01 YG03  YG05  YG07

             Background: C3  C5  C7  C9

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Blast Off' paper pack, cardstock

Other: Vintage Phot Distress ink, Wink of Stella.

I'm playing along with:

Glitter & Sparkles #228: Anything Goes
Creatalicious #110: Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner #111: Anything Goes
Polkadoodles #8: Anything Goes
Creative Moments #112: Anything Goes

One

My niece turns one soon so I made this special card for her using one of my favourite images from Mo Manning called Big Shoes.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Mo Manning Big Shoes.

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04

             Hair: YR20  YR21 YR23

             Top/Bag: RV11  R83  RV34  E04

             Shorts/Ribbon: G14  G17  G29 BG99
             Hat/Shoes: W3  W5  W7  W9

Papers: Crate Paper 'Bloom' paper pack, cardstock

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Wink of Stella, Shabby White Frantage, flowers, wooden #1.

I'm playing along with:

Inky Chicks #79: Happy Birthday
Open-Minded Crafting Fun #14: Flowering in February
Brown Sugar #238: Birthday
Sweet Stampin: Flowers
Morgans Artworld #3: Add flowers
Tuesday Throwdown #331: Favourite Embellishment (mine would have to be flowers!)
Creative Craft Cottage #82: Tic Tac Toe (Pearls, flowers, green)
Alphabet Challenge: Y = You Choose
Allsorts #403: Anything Goes
Crafty Creations #335: Anything Goes

Stink Eye Boy

My nephew celebrated his birthday the other week and this is what I created for him whilst away on holidays (therefore limited with embellies etc compared to usual).

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Mo Manning 'Stink Eye Boy'

Mexpy: Skin: W00  W11  W13  W15

             Hair: N03  N07  W37

             Pants: B02  B16  B29  P08

             Jumper: C43  C45  C49

             T-shirt: 023  L95

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Hidden Treasures' paper pack, cardstock

Other: Gathered Twigs Distress ink, Wink of Stella.

I'm playing along with:

Crafting When We Can #128: Favourite Medium (my fav medium is Markers. I generally use Copics but was giving my daughters Mexpy markers a go whilst on holidays for this scallywag) 
Melonheadz Friends: Hand coloured image
HIMCR #267: Designer Papers X3!
LTSCB #86: Anything Goes
Creative Moments #102: Anything Goes

Best Buds

It's birthday season in my family. The youngest member of my extended family is turning 2 and he shares his birthday with his pet pooch Wallace, who will be turning 9. This is what I created for both of them using this sweet image from Mo Manning.

Stamps: Mo Manning Buds Boy, Kazazz Calendar

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13  R20

             Hair: E31  E35  E37

             Pants: W3  B91  B93  B95  B97

             Top: G12  G14  G19

             Socks/Collar: R22  R27  R59  G14
             Puppy: YR20  YR21  YR23  YR24

Papers: Grace Taylor Playtime paper pack, cardstock

Other: Gathered Twigs Distress ink, ribbon, twine, paperclips, #2 button.

I'm playing along with:

Addicted to Stamps #200: Birthday

Lil' Red Wagon #348: Button it up (Top 3!)

Crafty Ribbons #158: Animals

Crafting When We Can #122: Any Occassion

The Male Room #38: Stash - Buttons

Crafty Gals Corner #78: Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination #92: Anything Goes

4 Crafty Chicks #305: Anything Goes

Creative Moments #96: Anything Goes

Shiny & New

A new card for a Shiny & New baby boy!

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Mo Manning Shiny & New

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20

             Hair: Y21  Y26  YR24  E25

             Banner: C00  B60  B21  B34

Papers: Sugar & Spice 'Baby Boy' paper pack, cardstock

Other: Twine, Safety Pin, White Opal Liquid Pearls

I'm playing along with:

Addicted to Stamps #179: CAS
HIMCR #237: No pink or red
Allsorts #349: CAS
Cardz 4 Guyz #105: Make it Shine or Sparkle
Little Patch of Crafty Fun #27: Anything Goes
CCC Digi Creations #42: Anything Goes

Sew Sweet!

My mother asked me to make a special card for one of her ladies in her quilting class that she teaches who is turning 90. This is what I put together. I tried to use lots of beautiful texture and items like saftey pins and buttons to add a little more character.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Mo Manning Baby Fairy Bobbin, That Craft Place Scrabble Alphabet

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13  R20

             Hair: E31  E35  E57

             Shorts: B91  B95  B97

             Wings: BG10  BG53  BG57

             Bobbins: E31  E35  E57  E59,  RV10  RV02  RV23, R81  R85  R89

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Needle & Thread' paper pack, cardstock
Other: Gathered Twigs Distress ink, Wink of Stella, Flowers, Lace, Button, Seam Binding Ribbon, Safety Pins.

I even created a little hidden message under the lace too!

I'm playing along with:

My Time To Craft #312: Friends/Friendship
Let's Craft & Create #109: Layer it up
Creatalicious #82: Something Old, Something New (old birthday girl, new card)
As You Like It: Anything Goes
Our Crafty Corner #5: Anything Goes (Winner!)
Craft Your Passion #293: Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments: Anything Goes
Creative Moments #84: Anything Goes
Glitter n Sparkles #169: Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner #53: Anything Goes (Winner!)

Be Your Own Hero

My brother-in-law's birthday is coming up. He is a fireman so this was the perfect image to use for him.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Mo Manning Playing Firefighter

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13

             Hat: R22  R17  R29  R39

             Coat: R22  R17  R29  R39, YR20  YR21  YR23  YR24 

             Firetruck: R22  R17  R29  R39, B95  B97  B99, W3  W5  W6

             Blocks: W3  W5  W6, B95  B97  B99, B02  B05  B26

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Garage Days' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Grand Circle

Other: Gathered Twigs Distress ink, rhinestones.

I'm playing along with:

Use Your Stuff #204: Metallics (paper)
Creative Card Crew #103: Anything Goes
LTSCB #68: Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday #405: Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner #51: Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Creations #11: Anything Goes (Top 3!)

Holly the Christmas Fairy

I fell in love with this little Christmas Fairy Holly from the talented Mo Manning and couldn't resist colouring her up!

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Mo Manning Christmas Fairy Holly

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13  R20

             Hair/Bells: YR20  YR24  E35  E37

             Dress/Shoes: RV25  R46  R59  RV99
             Wings/Dress Trim: G20  G82  G94  G99

             Background: B0000  B000  B00, W3  W5  W7  

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Mint Twist' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Label 1

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Wink of Stella, ribbon, flower & leaves, charm.

I'm playing along with the following challenges:

Color Throwdown #373: Christmas Creations
Use Your Stuff #203: It's Christmas Time (Top 3!)
Alphabet Challenge: V is for Vintage
Wags n Whiskers #168: Fairies & Elves
Unicorn Challenge #4: Winter
That Craft Place: Christmas
Addicted to CAS #78: Joy
Snarky Stampers #49: X is for Xmas
Creative Moments #83: Traditional Chrismas
Glitter & Sparkles #167: Traditional or Non-traditional Christmas Colours

One

Here is my card I made for a special little girl's first birthday at the end of this month.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Mo Manning 'Big Shoes'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13

             Hair: E43  E47  E49

             Top: R81  RV34  R39  R89

             Shorts/Ribbon: BG10  BG53  BG57  BG18

             Bag/Hat: YR20  YR21  YR23  YR24
             Flowers: YG25  G94  R81  RV34  Y28  R29  R39
             Shoes: R22  R17  R29  R39

Papers: Basic Grey 'Mint Julep' paper pack, cardstock
Dies: Sizzix Cherish Alphabet '#1'

Other: Gathered Twigs Distress ink, Kindyglitz, Aged Ivory Frantage, Flowers, Lace, Butterfly Paperclip.

I'm playing along with:

Cut It Up #76: Numb3ers
Allsorts #321: Add a Butterfly
Chocolate Coffee Cards #96: Flower IN your Image
Inky Chicks #54: Use a Metal Embellishment (Butterfly paperclip)
Dream Valley #111: Embossing Wet or Dry (Winner!)
Simply Create Too #90: For a Precious Child
Open-Minded Crafting Fun #41: Kids want to have fun (DT Fav!)
Creative Moments #73: Bingo (Die, Image, Flowers)
Brown Sugar #156: Anything Goes
Sister Act #116: Anything Goes

One

Here is a card I made for a special little fella who is celebrating his much awaited first birthday.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Mo Manning's 'Daddy's Shoes', Kaiser Craft 'Checked Plate'

Copics: Skin: E00  E11  E13  E15

             Hair: E50  E53  E55  E57

             Top: BG10  BG53  BG57  BG18

             Pants: B91  B95  B97  B99
             Cars/Keys: YR14  YR18  E09 Y11  YR23  YR24
             Shoes: E41  E43  E44  E47  E49

             Background: W3  W5  W6

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Garage Days' paper pack, cardstock

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Pewter embossing powder, button, twine.

I'm playing along with:

ABC Challenge: H = Happy Birthday
The Male Room Challenge #08: Letters &/or Numbers
Crafting For All Seasons #100: Milestone Celebrations (Winner!)
Creatalicious #74: Embossing (wet or dry)
Whimsy Inspires #82: Colour an Image
Eureka Stamps #137: Buttons & Bows (Top 5!)
Penny's Challenge #224: Spooled Items (twine)
Papertake Weekly: Cute as a Button
The Paper Shelter #200: It's a Celebration
As You Like It: Favourite Embossing & Why? I prefer wet embossing as I love the 'metallic' textures it produces, & the shabby effect with Frantage. (Top 3!)

Vintage Boy

I fell in love with this adorable 'Happy Babe' digi from Mo Manning. It goes well for both a boy or a girl, the perfect image for any precious new baby card.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Mo Manning 'Happy Babes', Kaszazz 'Boy'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13  R20
             Mouth: R22  R24  E04  W5

             Hair: E31  E55  E57

             Nappy: B21  B34  B95

Papers: Basic Grey 'Mint Julep' paper pack, cardstock

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, metallic blue embossing powder, Shabby White Frantage, lace, flower, pearls.

I'm playing along with:

Crafts 4 Eternity #220: Baby Baby
Crafty Musketeers #24: Its a Mans World
Fab n Funky #235: Lots of Layers
CCC Digi Creations #22: Pretty Pearls
The Male Room Challenge #07: Metallic Embossing Powder
Loves Rubber Stamps #145: Favourite Embellishment (I love Frantage combined with lace for a shabby feel)
As You Like It #50: Lines of No-Lines & Why? (I like lines as they add extra definition to the shaded areas & fine hair)
Creative Craft Cottage #36: 3 of a Kind (I've used 3 Designer Papers & 3 Pearls)
Cutie Pie Challenge #86: All about Boys
Craft Your Passion#256: Anything Goes (Top 3!)