Thursday, March 7, 2013

Anyone for a Riverdance?


     First week of the month so it's "Anything Goes' time at Mo's Digital Pencil.  St. Patty's day is comin' up so I thought I'd play with the "Little Irish Dancer" image from Mo's store.  I've never gotten to see Riverdance live, but what I've seen on TV is just amazing.  So much skill and perfect timing to get all those dancers in synch.
     The shamrocks were made with the waste from a Sizzix corner die.  The hearts were the perfect size.
     Grab a Mo image and play along for a chance at a $5.00 gift certificate to Mo's store.
     I'm a bit behind in visiting.  I hope you'll all forgive me.  I had to make the decision Tuesday to put my beloved labby dog down and I'm really struggling with it.  My heart is so broken and bruised.  Please remember me in your thoughts and prayers.  Fourteen years of unwavering love is hard to get over.
     I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Art Impressions--anything goes
Craft Us Crazy--anything goes
DRS Designs--shamrocks/four leaf clovers
Dutch Dare--girls rule
Crafty Creations--green
Inky Impressions--St. Patrick's Day or green
Simon Says Stamp--green
Celebrate the Occasion--luck of the Irish
Clear It Out--St. Patrick's Day (use your green stash)
Going Grey with Scrap-Creations--go green
Twisted Tuesday--spring into green
Great Impressions--going green
Card Makin' Mamas--green
Digi Haven--green
Simply Create Too--St. Patrick's or mostly green

     Be blessed.

Supplies:  Paper--Echo Park "This and That", MFT, Kraft Outlet Brown Kraft; Stamps--Mo's Digital Pencil "Little Irish Dancer", sentiment from Create with TLC; Ink:  Copics, Peeled Paint Distress ink, Zig pen; Tools--Nestabilities Standard Circles and Classic Ovals, Sizzix Decorative Corners; Miscellaneous--Michaels pearls, Kraft Outlet Earthy Hemp cord, lace from my stash, Peeled Paint Distress Stickles

58 comments:

Trina said...

Tracy, it just doesn't make sense how awesome you are! This is fabulous in every way!

Bonnie Irvine said...

Oh Tracy, my heart goes out to you. We had to do that after Christmas with our 14 year old cat and it was heart-breaking. I'm so sorry for your sadness and loss. Your card is beautiful...another amazing design. Take care. Sending a big hug,
Bonnie

Pauline said...

Tracy, so sorry to hear about your loss, I know how hard that was to make that decision. Love your cad today - as I always love your cards - amazing colouring, layout and papers. Take care, I'm thinking of you!:) Hugs

Lynne Armstrong said...

I'm so sorry to hear your sad news Tracy...never an easy thing to go through. Our furbabies become part of our family and as you said, they love unconditionally. Sending you big hugs and thinking of you xx
Your card is very cute :) I love Riverdance...the synchronicity is amazing!! The little heart clover is the perfect embellishment.
Hugs xx

Audrey Pettit said...

She is just tooo cute, Tracy, and what amazing coloring! Love that you fussy cut her and love all the detail in your design. Your layers are fabulous. SO love the doodling and your paper shamrocks, too!

Janeen said...

Oh, hugs, that is so difficult! This is an adorable creation, thanks for your posts.

CASTOWNE said...

So sorry to hear that you lost your beloved lab...such a difficult decision to make. My only advice is to try to focus on all the fun memories you shared.

I have to tell you that my Irish eyes were smiling when I saw your card this morning. What an adorable lass, colored to perfection.

Sarah said...

Tracy, I'm so sorry for your loss! They love us so unconditionally and just steal our hearts! We went thru this 2 years ago and I still miss her! Sending big {{hugs}}! Your card is beautiful and Riverdance is amazing!

Pat said...

Oh Tracy...I am so so so sorry for your loss, honey. I adore my two furbabies and can't even think for one moment about not having them with me! I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers, sugar. Your card is spectacular...I've always loved this Mo image and your coloring has completely breathed new life into her! I love the papers you chose...and embellies...and I swear, I wish I could do "squiggles" like you do! Love this! Hugs. Pat

Ros Crawford said...

Beautiful card and lovely image ... those shamrocks look great!

Betsy said...

So, so sorry for your loss. It's so difficult to make that decision, but your pooch will be waiting for you at the rainbow bridge all ready for a joyous reunion. You're in my thoughts!
What a gorgeous card!! Love this image ~ I'm an Irish girl! Beautiful coloring, and the design is beautiful!

Nancy said...

I'm so sorry for your great loss, Tracy! I understand what your going through! I'll be praying for you! :o)
Riverdance? You can imagine the song you've put in my head this time! lol LOVE this beautiful card, my friend! That image is fabulous and the colors you used are perfect! The combination of greens and elements you used on this card are gorgeous! :o)

heidy said...

I;m so sorry to hear about your liss Tracy,I will keep you my thoughts hun!!!
Your card is awesome ,love it!!
sending big XXX your way Heidy

KimCreate said...

Oh so cute! Love the paper!
Sorry for your loss, my friend....

Geri said...

Oh, Tracy...I'm so sorry to hear about your dog...I know that's just such a hard thing! Big BIG hugs to you!!! Your card is amazingly beautiful! I love the addition of the soft gold!

Sabrina said...

I am so terribly sorry. I know that is one of the hardest decision to have to make. My husband and I had to make that decision for our lab a couple of months ago. My heart goes out to you So does my thoughts and prayers.

Sue said...

Oh Tracy. I really am so sorry to hear about your beloved labby dog. It's so sad when we have to say goodbye to our beloved pets. My heart goes out to you.

Your card is gorgeous. I love the cute image, wonderful colouring and the shamrocks look fabulous.

Take care
Hugs Sue

Heidi said...

Your card is gorgeous!
I'm so sorry for your loss Tracy. It's so hard to loose a furry friend... I understand how you're feeling and I'll be thinking of you. One day you'll be able to look back at all the fantastic memories without feeling so sad. Take care.
A big hug from me.

Marlies said...

A gorgeous card Tracy. Lots of lovely details. A good idea with the shamrock. The digi is so cute.
I'm so sorry about the loss of your beloved dog. I completely understand it must be very hard and I'll be thinking of you. Take care. Hugs, Marlies

Carla S. said...

Your card is gorgeous, Tracy! Wonderful coloring and details! I am so sorry about your beloved dog. I know how hard that is. I hope that time will help ease your sadness. Big hugs.

Jinny Newlin said...

Ever so cute, Tracy! LOVE those playful shamrocks, too!

Debbie said...

Love this little Irish Dancer.. and I would love to see Riverdance. This is amazing as is all your work. and those shamrock just "rock"

Hugs
Debbie

CaroleAnn said...

Tracy
I am so sad to hear about your beloved puppy. I have been there and no how difficult this is. My heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with you. You know, I said never again back then - but be careful because I got 6 grandchildren instead - 4 of which I am helping to raise! Only kidding - I love them all and they all ask for a dog or cat almost everyday but I tell them not till Nana can afford to retire - that ends that discussion! Absolutely loved your card and I just purchased this image so you are inspiration - once again. Take care - big hugs

Barbara Godden said...

Awesome image fabulously coloured. Great sketch. Just love the whole card. Thanks for playing along with Clear it Out for the Green challnege.

Dawn @ LilyPinkScraps said...

So sorry to hear your sad news Tracy - our pets become such a large part of our lives and so leave a very big hole when they leave us. I really feel for you and send warm cyber hugs your way.

Sassy Raggedy said...

Tracy, wonderful card. I love the shamrocks. Your coloring of course is awesome. Hope to join this one if I get my mojo going....lol joann sassy raggedy

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

This is magnificent! Love your colouring and those shamrocks are wonderful. I saw Riverdance many years ago it was a wonderful spectacle! Thanks for sharing with us at Card Makin' Mamas, hugs Susan x

Kim said...

fabulous card as always Tracy, a stunning effect with the shamrocks. So sorry to hear about your fur-baby. Sending you a hug across the miles. I've warned them at work that I'll probably need at least a week off if/when anything happens to my spoilt Tilly the Dog. take care,
Kim x

Mary J said...

We have two Yellow Labs so I know you must be missing your one. We've had ours since puppies and I know when they go my heart will break too.

Your card is just adorable, amazing colouring and detail as usual!

Mary x

Anja said...

Oh, Tracy ... at this bright and funny view your stunning card and awesome coloring offers I would never have thought of such sad things going on at you! I am so sorry to hear about your loss and the hard decision you had to make! I am thinking of you and wish you all the best, hun!
Big hugs, Anja ♥

Jennifer Scull said...

Tracy, your card is lovely, of course. you always know how to combine every element with perfection.

as for your beloved pup, I am more sorry than words can say. the love you shared with such a precious part of your family will forever remain in your heart. my prayers are with you. I am sending you the biggest hugs I possibly can. may you somehow find peace and comfort during these difficult days.

Anonymous said...

where do I start ,, I love all the details and your coloring is amazing , I so love this card , your little redhead makes me smile .Thx for joining us at Art Impressions for the challenge .. AWESOME cards !!!

Unknown said...

Oh no Tracy... I am so so sorry to hear about your sweet dog... You must feel devastated... Here´s a big virtual hug from me to you...
Your Irish card is perfection, it´s Riverdance all over! Hugs, Ira
irascreacorner.blogspot.nl

ScrapSoon said...

What a cute card you have made.
So much bright fun colors.

I love the way how you have layerd your papers.

Have a great weekend.

Renee B. said...

Tracy, my Irish Eyes are smiling at this adorable card! I have seen Riverdance twice (once in Ireland) Lord of the Dance once & my daughter did Irish dancing for 20 yrs. so this image is close to my heart!
My heart is hurting for you & the lose of your furbaby! We had to make the same decision last year in Jan. & it still hurts...although I am weakening on the "I'll never get another dog" front!
Hugs to you my friend,
Renee

Ivonne said...

Hi Tracy!! I looooove this card, it is absolutely fabulous, the papers, the color combo, the image..OMG, everything. Love it! Hugs, Ivonne

Joan V said...

Tracy, what a beautiful designed card. Just love that Irish dancer digi. Coloring is just awesome. Thanks for joining us and playing along at Great Impression Stamps March Challenge "Going Green".

crafty-stamper said...

sorry to hear about your dog I had to make the same decision quite a few years ago and it still upsets me even now.
I love your beautiful card and beautifully coloured image and gorgeous -thanks for joining us at Twisted Tuesday
Carol DT x

Shelia said...

Love your River Dance card. That's an adorable image and you've colored her so beautifully! Thanks for playing along with us at DRS Designs this week!

Mary said...

Those freckles caught my eye right off! Love your coloring and attending to detail. Thanks for sharing your lovely card with us at Crafty Creations!!!

Adrian said...

WOW! Super job, thanks for playing @ CTO!

Unknown said...

Oh no.. I am so sorry my friend. It is always so hard to lose a pet. My heart goes out to you..

Love your card..

Hugs~

Samantha said...

Thanks for entering this adorable card in the DRS Designs challenge! Good luck!

Franz♥ said...

Perfect card, perfect colouring, perfect embelliss and...the perfect sentiment! Gorgeous work as always Tracy!

A big hug, Franz.

Unknown said...

Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is never easy...my heart goes out to you, Tracy!
Your card is lovely, but then, all of yours are little gems!

Esther said...

So cute!!! Love you red haired dancer!!!!
Thanks for joining us at CTO this week!!!!

Janett said...

Your card is so cute love the image. and your shamrocks are super cute. So sorry for your loss, sending prayers.Thanks for joining the DRS designs challenge.

McCrafty's Cards said...

Fabulous card, I like the gorgeous image the design and the shamrocks, thanks for joining in with us at Digi Haven, Good Luck.
Kevin xx

Tanya said...

Such a fun card an fab coloring. Thanks for joining us at Inky Impressions this week!

Karen said...

Great card! Your coloring is fabulous.

Karen

Karen said...

Oops forgot to say thanks for joining us at Inky Impressions.

Karen

Cheryl said...

I love this image and your colored her so beautifully! Fabulous card my friend!

Lucianna Dilsaver said...

Wow that is one beautiful card, all your details are so clean and just completely stunning! Thanks for joining us this week @ CTO for our "Luck of the Irish" challenge :)

Debora said...

Just catching up on my blog visits and wanted to extend my sympathies for your loss, *Hugs* Will be keeping you in my thoughts and praying that you receive strength and comfort during this difficult time.
And of course your card is awesome! I love the hair!

Shannon White said...

Soo Adorable Tracy!! Love this Darling image!
And I'm So sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved 4 legged family member.. So hard to say goodbye.. Sending big hugs my Sweet friend!

{{{HUGS}}}
Shannon

debby4000 said...

What a wonderful card Tracey absolutely love the image and brilliant job with the colouring.

Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp challenge.

luv
Debby

Jennifer E. said...

LOVE that image! Great coloring too! Thanks for playing along with DRS Designs! Good Luck!

Lynn's Place said...

Love this toe tapper...Thanks for playing along @ CIO challenge awesome take on it this week hope you stop by and play again,,,LYNN <<(><