Saturday, January 15, 2011

2 Challenges - OLW36 and Silhouette Moo

I was blogging around and found out that the Make a moo or two challenge site is back up and running.  I love the idea of Moos.  If you've not heard of them, they are 1.25" x 2.75" sized cardstock.  You all know how much I love my inchies and scraplings.  Well here is another size option that is just fun to play with.

So, the latest Moo challenge is Silhouettes.  I set to work one morning this week before heading out to work to make these:

I ended up making 3 (usually it is a Moo or Two).  I did the 3rd because when I started I wasn't sure of where I wanted to place the trees so I was just playing around with a third placement. Turns out I love all 3.  I started sponging Antique Linen (Distress Ink, Ranger) over the entire moo, then stamped a piece of the tree images (from Through the Trees, Papertrey Ink) with Walnut Ink (Distress Ink, Ranger).  Then I used a piece of torn paper and sponged Spiced Marmalade (Distress Ink, Ranger) to make the sunset and sponged Walnut Stain around the edges. 

Then, I was blogging one other morning before work and saw that the One Layer Wednesday challenge (OLW 36) was to use naked trees.  Well, I knew sitting down on my craft table were 3 beautiful Moos that had naked trees on them!!  Took a few seconds to pull together this card.  Of course, it is not one layer so I am not actually putting it into the link.  I keep thinking of the OLW challenges as Clean and Simple!!  Sheesh, will I never remember LOL!!! 

I have an idea of what I want to do with all 3 images so I might make another moo and create the card I can see in my mind.  I'll post it here as soon as I get it done. 

Thanks for dropping by this weekend.  I hope you have time to be creative.
Donelda
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11 comments:

  1. CaroleJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Fabulous moos! And great cards. :-)

    Thanks for playing along.

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  2. Linda PalmerJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    And now I know what a moo is with a naked tree..very nice. I have not figured out how to link to blogs yet. Will try to figure it out next week.

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  3. FemmyJanuary 16, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    fantastic moos!!! great colouring!!
    love this vintage look!

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  4. Isabelle NorrisJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    lovely moos and a beautiful card too

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  5. Susan RaihalaJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Oh so lovely, Donelda!

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  6. MonicaJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Love your moos... So soothing and natural looking! A masterpiece...

    I think I am going to become a follower soon as I have fallen in love with this card.

    Xxx
    Monica

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    wow - love the colors

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  8. PatriceJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Congratulations! You've received a Stylish Blogger Award, and you can pick it up here:

    http://oldbackporch.blogspot.com/2011/01/award.html

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  9. LindseyJanuary 16, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    It's unanimous... you are definitely a Stylish Blogger! :) Thanks for introducing me to moos... yours are terrific! I guess I need to expand my range of distress inks, too, so I can attempt to sponge like you! ;)

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  10. WillyJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Beautiful use of moos!

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  11. Vickie YJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Ahhhh, now I know what Moos are! Your cards are lovely!

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