Wednesday, February 8, 2012

A double dose

I've managed to get 2 cards done for challenges today - quite an achievement for me!  I should be getting some scrapbooking done but I'm just not in the mood and I really can't do anything if I try to force myself to do it - "does not respond well to direction" is probably a pretty fair comment from those who know me :)

        Anyway the first card is made with a very sweet digi from the wonderful Mo Manning.  I think this is one of my favourites - love her little dungarees!  I wanted to keep to just pinks and browns (do like this colour combo!) as I already had the backing paper picked out and I wanted to keep the embellishments fairly clean and simple.



I would like to enter this into the following challenges -
http://mosdigitalchallenge.blogspot.com/ - Anything goes (with optional sketch)
http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/ - use pink
http://digitaltuesdaychallenge.blogspot.com/ - use pink or red


The second card is one made with one of my own digis, available at  Can You Digi It - he's called What a Wiz! and I did some paper piecing with his robe and hat and coloured the rest of him with Copics.  All the background elements were done with my Silhouette SD - I've had it a couple of years now and am trying to resist upgrading to the fantastic new Silhouette Cameo!  I don't NEED it but I so WANT it!!!



This one is entered for the following  -
http://canyoudigiit.com/blog/ - inspiration from a fairy wonderland
http://thecraftypad.blogspot.com/ - fresh spring colours


As always, thanks for popping by to take a look - hope your day is sunny and bright :)


13 comments:

nwilliams6 said...

Fun cards. On the first one, the pail seems to jump off the page - what wonderful coloring. Love all the die cuts and fun elements on your wizzard card. Impressive work!

Carla S. said...

Both cards are fantastic, Dawn! I love how you colored the adorable Mo's image! Glad you joined us for Mo's Challenge this week!

Unknown said...

Dawn, Your coloring is over the top on Mo's image! Oh my gosh, I love the colors and pretty design. Love your image with the paper piecing! I need a cutting machine!! Hugz

Debbie said...

Aww what a lovely cards and perfect colouring. :)
Thanks for sharing with us at The Crafty Pad challenge this week. :)
We have a DT call out too if you would be interested :)

Debbiexx

Suzie's Card Den said...

Hi Dawn
Beautifully coloured card and great layout.
Thank you for joining us at Digital Tuesday Challenge, good luck and hope to see you again soon.
Hugs
Suzie xx

April said...

Great cards! Mo always has cuties! Your wizard is fabby too; and I love how you paper pieced it too!

Anne Fenton said...

Lovely cards Dawn...love the little image of Mo's.

Pat said...

Hi Dawn. Both cards are delightful! Mo's little Sprout is one of my all time fave Mo images! She has the sweetest face...and those freckles! Adorable!! Your coloring is brilliant! Thank you so much for joining us this week at Mo's! Hugs. Pat Frank

Ravengirl said...

What fun cards these are!!!! Your little sweetie is beautifully colored.

Lynne Armstrong said...

Both of these are fabulous Dawn...love the colours on both. I say go for it and buy the new Cameo lol (I like spending everyone else's money!) I've heard lots of good things about it from new owners. If I didn't have my Maxx I'd be tempted :)

Amy Johnson said...

What a sweet image and card! Thanks for playing the DTC this week!

~♥~The Navy Wife~♥~ said...

Oh back again! Yeah! I do love both of your creations, especially your images.Thank you so much for sharing and playing along in the Spring Colors challenge at The Crafty Pad this week. We also have a DT call on the moment if you are interested in applying :)

Anonymous said...

Fantastic cards Dawn! I absolutely love the wizard one as it's so original. Thanks for sharing with us at Papertake Weekly this week and good luck!
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