SLS Lines September Inspiration Post

This is my first Inspiration post for SLS Lines and today I am showing a cute little Goth Girl with Heart Ballooons. I have coloured her with Promarkers and for this post I decided to make an ATC instead of a card. This is a 2.5"x3.5" miniature artwork. I have used Graphic 45 Steampunk Spells paper for the background and heat embossed the edges with black embossing powder for a different edge. The sentiment is an embellishment from my Halloween stash!

I hope you like my project, it's featured on the SLS Lines Blog today too.
Thanks for joining us!
Mo xxx

Ike's World Challenges #23 - Around the World

Ike's World Challenges new theme for the fortnight is 'Around the World'. We'd love to see your creations taking inspiration from other countries.

I have used the 'Spanish Dancer' from Ike's Art and coloured in her using Promarkers and a black pencil. I fussy cut and mounted her on black card. The papers are from Craftwork Cards brand new 'JukeBox' paper pad and the sentiment and candi are also Craftwork Cards.

I will enter this in the following challenges -
Die Sketchtanten - Challenge #1 (I have flipped the sketch)
Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

Oddball Art September Facebook Challenge

Well, I'm having a great weekend - fabulous craft fair yesterday and as well as a few bargains I had the pleasure of meeting some fellow bloggers, a great day all round! Today I've been putting some images that I coloured recently onto cards and getting ready for the 31Days of Halloween Blog Hop which starts on October 1st!

This post is just a quick card I put together for the Oddball Art Stamps Facebook Group's September challenge. I have used image 104 from their Etsy Shop and coloured her in Promarkers and pencils. I've edged the image with Peacock Feathers DI and mounted on black card. The orange DP is Graphic 45 An Eerie Tale and the moon paper is Graphic 45 Steampunk Spells. The bats, spider and web were cut on the cameo and the raven is a Tim Holtz Bigz die.

Thanks for looking!
Mo xx

Craftwork Cards Country Charm Papers

Tonight I have been having a play about with some papers from Craftwork Cards recent 4 Day Deal on Create & Craft TV. The deal was 4 mini paper pads and a few other bits and I've used the Country Charm pad this evening.

The first card I've made uses an image from Rick St Dennis - Strange Doll - available at his Zibbet shop. I have coloured the image using Promarkers and coloured pencils and edged the papers in Warm Honey DI. The faux stitching was added using the fine nib on a black promarker. The small heart die cuts are from the Die Cut pad included in the deal.

I will enter my RSD card into the following challenges -
Sparkle and Glitter with Rick - Progressive Challenge September
A Creative Need - September Texture/Pattern

My second card this evening uses an image and sentiment from Create with TLC. This is for a current progressive challenge they have going on at their blog. I have coloured the vintage house using promarkers and pencils and again used the Country Charm papers. I've edged them here with a pearlescent pink small Brilliance ink pad and finished with some layered die cut flowers also from a previous Craftwork Cards wreath kit.

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

Challenge #11 At A Step in the Dark

A second post from me today folks. It's time for another challenge at one of your favourite Dark Themed challenges! Anything Goes #11 is starting today at A Step in the Dark and our Sponsor this time is Lacy Sunshine.

I've used the awesome 'Sadie' image from the store and coloured her in Promarkers and used a black pencil for added depth. The papers are from the Graphic 45 An Eerie Tale paper pack. The sentiment is from Create with TLC. The viewfinder and 31 are Tim Holtz dies and the web border was cut using my cameo.

Thanks for looking!

Mo xxx

Christmas in September at Crafting By Designs

Good morning! We have a new challenge starting now at Crafting By Designs. The theme this week is Anything Goes for Christmas. We'd love to see your festive creations and hopefully by having a Christmas challenge once in September, October and November, you can get a start on your Christmas card making!

This week we are sponsored by All Dressed Up and I have used the 'All Dressed up for Christmas' image and coloured her with promarkers. My DP is from DCWV an old Christmas pad and I've used some purple pearlescent paper for matting. The sentiment was on the paper and I've finished with a bow and some metallic purple candi.

I will link up my card at the following challenges:
My Perfect Life - Festive 48 Week 37
Crafty Sentiments Designs - Christmas in September
CHNC Extra Challenge - Christmas in September
Crafting When We Can - #77 Christmas
ABC Christmas Challenge - S is for Something Festive

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

A Halloween Wall Hanging

Wow! I am on a roll and managed to get another Non-DT project done yesterday! Over at Left of Center we have a new sponsor joining us from next month, Spellbinding Stamps by Nikki Burnette - you can find her amazing artwork and digi stamps in her Etsy shop and join us over at her Facebook group to share your creations and maybe pick up a freebie!

I have used the Rylan digi stamp and coloured her with Promarkers and pencils - and added some sparkle with a clear Wink of Stella. My DP is Jillibean Soup from the 'Owloween Stew' papers and I've used a Tim Holtz embossing folder on some yellow core Core'dinations.

My embellishments are from my stash. The web was cut on the Cameo from a Silhouette store cut file - the view finder is a Sarah Hurley cut file from there too. The ribbon for hanging is also from deep in my stash and has bats and witches hats on!

I will be entering this in the following challenges:
Spellbinding Stamps - FB Contest September
Crafting from the Heart - #37 Anything Goes
The Crafty Bloggers Network - Anything Goes September
Creative Cutting Challenge - #39 Fall
Incy Wincy Designs - Anything Goes
My Craft Creations - Anything Goes
Not Just Cards - #2 Anything Goes
The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - #19 Anything Goes
Craft my Life - Anything Goes Aug/Sept
Vandicrafts - Artistry Challenge #9 Autumn

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

SLS Lines New Release September

The fabulous Sal Schiebe of SLS Lines is planning a new release of images each month. Today we have some fabulous Halloween images to share with you.

I have used the 'Goth Pumpkin' image and coloured him with Promarkers. I have made a 4x4 Chunky Page to add to my little chunky book. The DP and sentiment sticker are from my stash. The black frame is cut using my Cameo.

I hope you will check out the blog today for the other New Release images - here's a wee peak!

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

Zephyr McBroom by Rick St Dennis

Well, this is a first for me in a while! This is a just for fun, Sunday afternoon lazing in the craft room post! Over on the Kit and Clowder Facebook Group, there are some celebratory challenges going on and I am sharing my entry for the Rick St Dennis Colouring challenge. I have grabbed my freebie - Zephyr McBroom and coloured her up with Promarkers and coloured pencils for this challenge.

I have used brand new JilliBean Soup Papers called 'Owloween Stew' and lots of black card for matting. The layout is from the current Sketch challenge at Polkadoodles and the embellishments are from my stash. I've finished with some Peacock Feathers DI around the image and card edges.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:
Kit and Clowder - RSD Colouring Challenge
Polkadoodles - Week 38 Sketch Challenge
Rick St Dennis - Progressive Challenge September

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

Zombies Ahead at The East Wind!

Today is a big day at The East Wind! We have a new Facebook contest starting later today and the theme is 'Zombies'... so of course, we have to give you some Zombie images to work with! Come and check out the new release - there's a few today!

Up first is Glamzombie! She's a lady with issues! I've coloured her with a combination of Promarkers and WHSmith Blendable Pencils. I've coloured the background with Mowed Lawn, Dusty Concord and Black Soot Distress Inks and mounted on black pearlescent paper. The DP is from Martha Stewart.

The stickers are from my stash and the sentiment is from Create with TLC.
I have used the current sketch at Your Next Stamp Challenge Blog and will enter my card in challenge #16 there.

This zombie pirate type guy seems to be a little worse for wear! He's also coloured with Promarkers and pencils. The DP is from Echo Park's Apothecary Emporium paper pack. The sentiment is from Create with TLC.

The layout is a sketch from Stampin' Royalty and I will be entering my card in their challenge #246.

This image is called Broken Doll, I just love this! Again, promarkers and pencils for added detail are my colouring medium. I have edged the image with Black Soot DI. The check paper is from Nikki Sivils 'Boo-tiful' paper pack, the other purple paper was in my stash. The black is a 160gsm card and I've used that to make the rolled rose too - that is from a Silhouette Store cut file. The card is finished with Metallic Purple Candi... which look black in the photo!

I have used a sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday2 for this card and will enter at their current challenge.

This final new image for today is called 'Broken Bisque'. I have used Promarkers and Pencils to colour her and then coated her in Ranger Distress Crackle Paint in 'Clear Rock Candy' - this gives the cracked effect when dry. I then rubbed Black Soot DI across the image once the paint was dry. I have used the fabulous new Bon Bon papers from Craftwork Cards and a matching sentiment to finish.

This card uses Sketch #154 at Freshly Made Sketches and I will enter my card in their challenge.

Here are the links you need -

The East Wind Blog

The East Wind Facebook Group

The East Wind Facebook 'like' page

The East Wind Etsy Shop!

 

 Thanks for looking!

Mo xxx

Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenges #19 - Roll Out the Red!

We have a new challenge on the go at Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenges and here's my inspiration post for the midway reminder. There are four sponsors for this challenge - Dilly Beans, Scribbles Designs, Meljen's Designs and Stitchy Bear and you should check out what our DT have created with these fabulous images.

I have used the Scribbles Designs image Witches Boots 2 and coloured with Promarkers. The DP is from My Minds Eye 'Haunted' paper pad and the die cuts are all done on my cameo with files from the Silhouette Store. I've used Black Soot Distress Glitter on the eyes of the skulls!

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

Stripes at Left of Center with Dilly Beans

It's time for a new challenge at Left of Center and this week we are sponsored by the fabulous Dilly Beans! The theme this week is 'Stripes' and I've chosen the image 'Me and Pop' who are both wearing stripey outfits.

My background papers are from Nikki Sivil's Boo-tiful 6x6 paper pack. I've coloured the image with promarkers and finished with 'Boo' which is a Tim Holtz Sizzix Bigz die and some black bats.

I will enter this in the following challenges:
Dilly Beans - Anything Goes
Art by MiRan - #15 Anything Goes
Creative Corner Challenges - Favourite Colours (Halloween - Orange, Green, Purple, Black)
QKR Stampede - #105 Fall Colours (Halloween is in the Fall?!)
Simply Create Too - #70 Fall/Autumn
Sister Act Card Challenge - #75 Anything Goes
Creative Knockouts - #55 Happy Fall Y'all
Cute Card Thursday - #339 Awesome Autumn
Milk Coffee - Colours of Autumn

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

Childhood Memories at Crafting by Designs

It's time for a new challenge at Crafting by Designs and this week we're all about Childhood Memories. A Day for Daisies are our sponsor and I've used the Pretty Pony image from their shop. I remember sitting braiding the hair of My Little Ponies when I was a wee lassie and thought this image would be perfect for that!

I have coloured it with Promarkers and the DP I've used is Time Flies from Craftwork Cards. I've added some lilac lace and Memory Box die cuts with some Lavender Stickles. The sentiment is also from the CWC Time Flies kit. I've used Dusty Concord Distress Ink around some edges too.

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

Ike's World Challenges #22 Feathered Friends

Morning folks! This post is a bit on the late side but here nonetheless! It's time for a new challenge at Ike's World Challenges - #22 Feathered Friends. Pop over to the blog to see the winners from the last challenge and pick up a 'Freebie' for the new challenge!

I have used the image 'Poe Bust' which has a fabulous Raven on it's head! He's my 'feathered friend' for this project and I've gone Halloween-y with this one.

The papers are from Echo Park's Apothecary Emporium and I've used a sentiment from Create with TLC. I've finished the card with black organza and card candi.

I will enter this in the following challenges:
Quoth The Raven - Tic, Tac, Poe (Center horizontal - Raven, Poe, Black)

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

The East Wind Challenge #15 Feel The Fall

Hi crafty folks and those passing by for a looky! It's time for a new challenge at The East Wind. This is #15 and the title is 'Feel the Fall'. Now most of the team have gone Autumn-y for this challenge, but for me, the Autumn and crispy leaves and darker nights mean it's nearly Halloween! So I've used the recent release 'Baby Aurora Witch and a Kitty' for my card.

I have coloured her with Promarkers and edged the image with Dusty Concord Distress Inks. The heart viewfinder is a Sarah Hurley cut file from the Silhouette Store cut on my cameo and backed with purple pearlescent paper. The DP is from a collection of Halloween-y bits I bought from a recent crafty clearance.... I want to say they are Graphic 45 but i'm not 100% sure!

The blingy embellishments are from my stash - not sure who makes them, I bought a load of embellies in bulk and most didn't have packaging to keep the postage costs down.

I will enter this in the following challenges -
Great Impressions - September Get your Spook on
The Corrosive Challenge - #208 Autumn/Fall
My Time to Craft - #258 Halloween
Vandicrafts - #8 All Hallows Eve
Art by MiRan - #14 Anything Goes
Crafts 4 Eternity - #193 Favourite Colour Combo (H'een - Purple, black, green, orange!)
Pattie's Creations - #99 Cat or Dog (Aurora has her kitty in her hat)
Simply Create Too - #70 Fall/Autumn
Sister Act Card Challenge - #74 Anything Goes


Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

SLS Lines Brand New Challenge Blog! Challenge #1

Welcome to my blog! Happy Friday folks. I have a little announcement and glad to share this with you all. I have the pleasure of joining the Design Team at the Brand New SLS Lines Challenge Blog! This is an exceptional team - so many amazing designers on there and a fabulous artist to inspire us all.

Our first challenge theme is 'Ladies' so you can interpret as you like. Please check out the blog for all the rules and information and if you enter you could win some of these fabulous images.

I have used the Goth Girl with striped leggings and a bunny for my card - giving it a Halloween feel! You'll be getting used to that here though! You can find the image over at the Etsy shop. I have coloured her with Promarkers and mounted her on black card and fussy cut. The DP I have used are from Graphic 45 - both the Steampunk Spells and An Eerie Tale paper pads. The sentiment is from Create with TLC and the Halloween stickers are from my stash.

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

Take A Step in the Dark!

It's Wednesday, it's September, it's nearly Halloween!!! It's time for another challenge at A Step in the Dark. This fortnight, our sponsor is Delicious Doodles - or Delicious Darkness if you prefer! I have used the 'Angel of Death' image to create a 'Chunky Page'. This is a 4x4 inch work of creativity - I punch to top left corner and have them on a binder ring like a little book.

I have used Promarkers to colour parts of the image and Glossy Accents on the black eye. The image is mounted on purple and black pearlescent papers. The web dye is Cheery Lyn and the gravestones are from Tim Holtz on the edge die. I've finished by edging the whole thing with Black Stickles.

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

Pretty in Pink at Crafting by Designs

Good morning! Time for a new challenge at Crafting by Designs and this week we are all about Pretty in Pink. Of course, I couldn't have mine too girly! I have used the Tiffany in Wonderland image from Milk Coffee and coloured her with promarkers. The DP is from the Berry Blast paper pad from Ki and I've used black paper for matting. The embossing folder is the 'Tea Party' folder from Couture Creations on some pink core Core'dinations and sanded. The card is finished with a sentiment from Create with TLC and some card Candi.

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

Open-Minded Crafting Challenge #18 - Job Related

Good morning! It's time for my midway project for the current challenge at Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenges. This fornight our theme is 'Job Related' and I think my card is a bit late! I created this around the end of the school year in time for thanking our teachers for their hard work - the challenge does coincide with Labor Day in the US so it still works! Our sponsors this time are Aurora Wings, Digital Delights by Louby Loo, Faery Ink, Scrappers Delights and Sentimental Susan.

I have used the image 'Stack of Books' by Sentimental Susan and coloured this with Promarkers. My papers are from Fancy Pants and the sentiment is from a magazine freebie stamp set.

Thanks for looking!
Mo xxx

Handmade by Mo on the Telly!!!

I am thrilled to bits! Sitting here grinning like a Cheshire Cat! Feeling a million dollars! hahaha
The amazing Lelli-bot team had their first show on Create and Craft this morning and showed three of my cards on their sample table/inspiration montage! I am delighted. But also a little sad. This only came about because my amazing friend Lisa Tyrell has been sick and in and out of hospital. I send her all my best wishes and many, many, MANY thanks for recommending me to take her place while she gets better!

Here are some shots of the screen! The green card with satin bow, the blue card with star flourish and the teal and purple card with the flowers on are all mine!

Congratulations to all the Design Team at Lelli-bot Crafts! The show looked amazing!


Thanks for joining me today!
Mo xxx