Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Dance as if no one were watching

Click on picture to see it nice and close!

If you haven't heard of Mo Manning and checked out her digi stamps, then I would say RUN to her site, Digial Pencil Too, and check out her fabulous work! I fell MADLY in love with this stamp when I first saw her. I actually gasped, and immediately put her in my cart.

I have the sweetest Mom In Law in the entire world, and she is turning 80 years old this weekend. She is so full of life, and she is a true inspiration to me. I wanted to make her a special card, so I knew I had to use this image to make it. I colored it with my copic markers and the DP is BG Lemonade. The base of the card is Bazzill cardstock, and the layering mats are with PTI cardstock. I added some machine stitching and a frame cut from my Storybook Cricut cartridge for the sentiment. The fronds are also from Storybook.

Added some pretty silk ribbon from the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store and a rose from my friend Jacque. I think the charm came from The Hobby Store, but I'm not sure. My collection of charms is growing very rapidly and I don't remember what I got from where. So what do you think? Do you think she'll like it? I sure hope so. I mean...I know she's like my mom, and she'd like it if I smeared some ink on a piece of paper just cause I made it. But I really wanted to make her a special card. Did I accomplish my task?
Thanks so much for stopping by to see me today, and hope to see you back again soon! HUGS!

37 comments :

PeggyLovesVintage said...

I think you're mom in law will just love it. Isn't Mo's art work just awesome. She's so talented!

PeggyLovesVintage said...

Ok..try it again..must be late..Your mom in law will just love it! :)

Jacque said...

I KNOW it is wonderful!!!!!!!!!! That is the cutest image and you have done such an exceptional job with it,,.,Sharon, you are truly one of the most talented and exceptional artists I know and you are always such an inspiration to me...thank you so much....this is an exquisite example of your talent..bunches of hugs...Jacque

Stressed Stamper said...

Stunning - great card as always - gotta love Mo's images..Take care
Sarah

LISA said...

It's fabulous!!! She is going to love it, the image is brilliant xx

Tracy said...

Sharon, this is a fabulous card, i'm sure your MIL will love it and that image is sure to raise a smile. Great colouring as usual too.
Hugs T x

Anna-Lotta said...

I love this card.. the old lady is so adorable....
Have a nice day Anna-Lotta

Nancy said...

Oh Sharon you have done it your Mother in Law is going to love this card! What a great job you have done it is a awesome birthday card. Your coloring is fabulous as always.
Hugs,
Nancy

Norma said...

Sharon, what an awesome card. That is just the most adorable image. I love Mo's work. I'm sure your mother in law will love it. Love the colours and you colouring is perfection itself. Love the card.

Hugs.
Norma

Sandra said...

What a cuty sharon!love the stamp!

Sandi said...

Sharon that digi stamp is just toooo much, I love it and as always you made it shine. I am sure your MIL adores you and will treasure this card. Thanks for sharing, Hugs, Sandi

Janis Lewis said...

I smiled so wide when I saw this! Great!

bevb said...

Yes, you did what you set out to do and that is to make this stamp dance. It made me laugh and I was doing the dance with her.
Great card as you are always an inspiration to many of us with you talent and cards. TFS

scrapn_momof2 said...

She's going to love it. It's too stinking cute. Great card as always Sharon!!

Nana said...

absolutely lovely..

Sheri said...

Oh gosh..... Sharon..this so special! I am postive your wonderful mother-in law will fall in love with this! Your coloring is absolute perfection!

Curt in Indy said...

Don't you just love Mo's work!?! I found her several weeks ago and fell in love with her drawings. I'm waiting for the "perfect" one so I too can use one of her images. You did an OUTSTANDING job with this one! WOW your coloring is perfect. Your MIL is going to LOVE this! Happy Birthday to her! Best, Curt

Patricia Garcia said...

Oh my she will love it, it's soo funny and cute, reminds me of my Grandma she's 82 and so full of energy!!

Hugs
Patricia

Jodi said...

So pretty!! I love this image from MO and the pretty coloring you did!
Hugs
Jodi =)

Anonymous said...

TEEHEE!! That image is just too funny!! I love it!! Love your coloring! HUGS

Regina Easter said...

this is way way way to funny and cute....

Regina Easter said...

this is way way way to funny and cute....

DeeDee said...

Oh girlie, she's just gonna flip when she lays her eyes on this wonderful card! It's just perfect and you have made it a work of art! I love it! HUGS!

Candace said...

Sharon you outdid yourself. Your MIL is going to adore this card. I adore this card! I am checking out the digi stamps. So cute, gotta have some.

Debra James said...

That card is sooooo cute- it actually had a little chuckle when I saw that image-I could just see my Mum doing the Happy Dance like that!!!!!Your mum in Law will love it- Then again who wouldn't Love it and all your work, Cheers and Hugs, Debra

Kelly said...

OMG Sharon, that stamp is so dang funny. your mother in law will love it. I love Mo's stamps, she doesn't a fabulous job!

DonnaMundinger said...

Oh this is perfect Sharon! Love the image and the sentiment and as usual your coloring is FABULOUS! xxD

Deb said...

Sharon, she is perfect! Your mom-in-law will love her. I too fell in love with this image and she made it in to my shopping cart also. I also got her with no design so that I can paper piece her skirt and sweater. Your card is awesome!

Ittybittyinkspotstoo said...

WOW! Isn't she awesome! Love the colors such a great card!
These Mummu's are addicting!
LOVE it!
hugz
deb

Tracey said...

This is absolutely fabulous Sharon! I love it!! :) xx

Christina C. said...

GASP................I'm running!!!!
Hugs, Christina

charlene said...

You know I thought I had posted something on this ....ummmmm old timers setting in here LOL ! This is just one of the cutest little images I have seen I love it and I am sure your MIL will also
Hugs

Neenie said...

Gorgeous card! Absolutely love that image and your colouring is fabulous. Have just discovered Mo's digi stamps today, the detail is amazing. Sure your mum-in-law will love this card to bits. :)

Georgia Ehrmann said...

She will absolutely love it ! I love Mo's designs... they all tell a story!

Sue from Oregon said...

Love this card! You should send pics to Mo, she would love it!

Ann Kranitz said...

how fun and sweet is this??? Great Card!!

Jenny said...

That digi stamp is ADORABLE! I love the way you put this card together! All of the elements are perfect!!!