Thursday, October 7, 2010

Mummu takes a ride...



I have been working so hard for the past several months on my Maggie cards and meeting DT obligations, that I hardly ever have time to just play with an image for fun! It usually takes me several days to bring a card to completion, I'm such a fuss-budget about placement and embellishments that I nearly drive myself to distraction.

This past week, after completing a Maggie card which I will post next week, I decided to give myself a break and just color an image for fun. I chose to do a Mo's Digital Pencil image. Not only is Mo an artist extrordinaire, her images are so much fun to color. This is a new image for me called "Mummu Riding Bike" I also found out that you pronounce her name MooMoo! I haven't riden a bike in years, but every once in a while I wish I had a bike to ride. If I had one it would be blue, my favorite color! So living vicariously through Mummu, I gave her a blue bike.



I have pulled out a bunch of my Autumn dp's and while sifting through the pile I thought Mummu would make a great Autumn card. I love the warm rich earthy tones of fall, but alas, I have a great deal of difficulty making them so on my cards. I manage to make everything too soft!

Here is a close up of Mummu...



I was wanting to complete this card today, so I didn't get too fussy on the inside. Simple repeat of the oval shape and of course the bow and dp...



For my signature on the back I chose to layer my signature stamp with the same colors of cardstock used throughout the card...



If you're interested, here is the card recipe:

Cardstock - all from SU - Old Olive, More Mustard, Kraft
Image is printed on Cryogen White
DP - Creative Imaginations and the leaf pattern is digital
Copic Markers
Stardust Stickles on the flowers,
Glossy Accents on the fender of the bike
Silk Ribbon - stash
Maple Leaf Charm - stash
Creative Memories Oval Cutter
Postage Stamp decor edge scissors
Sewing Machine and Thread
Fabri-Tac to adhere bows
Mounting Tape
ScorTape
Nestabilities Circle, Scalloped and Lacey Circles

Thank you for stopping by my blog. If you care to leave me a comment, it's very much appreciated.

Hugs,
Barb

11 comments:

  1. What a great card. Your coloring is super. I keep forgetting to stitch on my cards and it adds so much.

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  2. Hi Barb, again a beautiful piece of art. Also i came to visit your blog to tell you that i have an award for you on my blog.
    Hugs Sylvia

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  3. This is a wonderful card!! You really do capture the soft fall colours and they are not too soft! Ypur colouring is just wonderful!

    I am so with you on the DT makes...I spend days fussing over mine too!!

    Hugs Judy x

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  4. Gorgeous card, Barb! I love the soft look of your cards. I tend to go with bold and bright, and will have to work on softer tones.

    Hugs,

    Deb H.

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  5. Just gorgeous BArb! good to see you craeting! Nice to do a just because card too! Muumu is gorgeous. your colouring is amazing as always and love how you put so much effort into all aspects of your cards!
    Hugs Leonie

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  6. OMGoodness Barb.......that looks
    like my big you know what......LOL
    I do love Mo's images and you did
    LIKE ALWAYS a great card...love your coloring.
    Hugs Linda

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  7. Oh how I do love these images Barb - love the colors you have used on this card and the inside is wonderful as well.
    Hugs (LOL) Sandy

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  8. Awesome work on this image Barb, a true little masterpiece, colored to perfection, thanks for joining us at Mo's
    smiles
    Paola

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  9. Barb...as usual, it is simply gorgeous and adorable! I love each of your creations...inspirational for me..

    xoxo,
    Dewi

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  10. Barb - where did you get the signature stamp you used on this card?? Thanks, Marilyn Cline
    marilyncline@hchd.net

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  11. I adore this image, Barb! I've had it for over a year and still have not been able to use her. so I hear you when you're talking about not being able to just do a card for fun. I'm glad you were able to! I LOVE it!!!! Your coloring is breathtaking and the papers you used are perfect! Beautiful!!!
    hugs, Sharon

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