MemoryWorks: He Said, She Said Express Kit!

 Jessie Jaelin

 Derek Leighton {red head in jean shorts}, Keshia Marie and friend Joey!

This month I was one of the three MemoryWorks Designers to design with this months Express Kit.  It features Simple Stories: Fabulous & Awesome! Today I am showing you the layouts I did.  It sure makes it easy to design when you have such amazing products to work with.  

Its fun to look back at all three of my kids {Keshia now, 24, Derek now, 21 and Jessie, now 10} who have grown so quickly.    

Many Blessings,

Mabelle RO: Joyride Ducky!

Isn't this the cutest thing you have seen?  I totally love this image from Whimsy & Stars Studio!  Thanks Mabelle!  You can have your own for only $3 and can print it a thousand times if you want to.

I recently received some great advice from a friend, her name is Claudia and she is more than a friend, she is one of God's angels sent to me.  Claudia once told me, when we spend time coloring a beautiful image we need to {frame} it and use less embellishments because it is distracting and the attention needs to be on the image.  So no bling, buttons or brads this time!  Often times we think we need to add so much to the card to make it better but I agree with Claudia--less is better! 

I hope I have inspired you to color--for me coloring is so relaxing and therapeutic.

Stamp:  Joyride Ducky  {Click here to buy it}

clean. simple.cards by,

Happy Birthday Mabelle R.O. {artist & friend}.

Guess what?  Today is a VERY special day for someone very special to me.  Mabelle R.O is celebrating her birthday today so a few of us decided to do it how we know best---through a blog hop showcasing Mabelle's art!

Thank you Mabelle for being so special to all of us.  I hope your birthday is FABulous!  Love ya girl!

Digi Stamp Set: Mimi Bug Sunflower

Now for the hop order {listed in alphabetical order}:

Angela  http://www.angelakelley.blogspot.com/
Chelsea  http://inkystamps2.blogspot.com/
Cheryl  http://shestamps.blogspot.com/
Christine  http://christines-creativetherapy.blogspot.com/  {you are here}.
Debra  http://creamcityangels.blogspot.com/
Holly  http://hollysangels.blogspot.com/
Kathy  http://willstampforwine.blogspot.com/
Lis  http://mycraftblogumentary.blogspot.com/
Michelle http://michellescreativejourney.blogspot.com/


have fun.

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god bless.

{New and Improved} Mabelle R.O : Little Ladybug!

{the original was REMOVED for Improvement}

have you ever disliked something you made?  well, today i really struggled with how to color this adorable ladybug.  i am so sorry Mabelle, will you forgive me?  i could not stand it anymore, so i decided to redo my coloring!  i am much happier with this version. smiles. 

so, lets pretend she is wearing elbow length gloves and she is wearing a body suit, because she was going to the Grammy's tonight.  smiles.  jeepers, what was i thinking?  

i see that i forgot to do her cheeks {rosey}--at least i can still add some color.  overall, i am okay with the card.  not my best performance. {sad face}.

here is the link to the ADORABLE ladybug image, it's only $3:  Click HERE!

copics: E000. E00, E01, E57, G82, G94, G99,  R29, R35 & YR15

here's to another day in life of Christine's coloring attempts!

blessings,

Mabelle RO: Spring Chickie!

OMG {Oh my gosh!}---I am so excited about Mabelle's Spring line!  Lots of fun images to color and create with.  I had SO much fun coloring Spring Chickie!  Her lips are amazing!  I wish I had perfect, plump lips like her. Smiles.  I added some glitter {lip gloss}.

Supplies: 

Echo Park This & That: Charming {Dots & Plaid}  LOVE!

Bazzill Green and Yellow

X-Press-it!

Ribbon {Reasonable Ribbon}

Button

Bakers Twine {The Twinery}

Copics: BG01, BG05, BG09, E15, E57, E59, G82, Y02, Y08, Y17, YR15, YR68

Stardust Gelly Pen {lip gloss}

Orange Souffle Pen

Pearl Pen

Now, I know you want to get your grubby hands on this lovely digital too---and you can for only $3.

To buy, click HERE!

I hope this brings some color into your life.

thankful.for. HIS abundant love.