Mojo204

I'd like to share the lovely Ophelia, with you today. She can be purchased as a single in both a tiny and large size from The Stampsmith. I used the tiny size in my project today. She also comes in an in-between size as part of the Shakespeare Heroines - Ophelia and Friends plate. I've given the dimensions below:

1.25" wide x 1.75" high

2.25" wide x 3.5" high

3.75" wide x 4/5" high

I haven't done any of the Mojo Monday sketches in quite a while, but we're having our monthly crafty night tonight with my local group of crafty friends and our swap theme is to make a card that would fit any challenge out there. So, I chose to use the current sketch challenge below.
I'll have a fun project to share with you soon that we're making tonight. That's if I get it done tonight...sometimes with the larger projects I tend to fiddle with them for a while before I post them. Anyway, please stay tuned...

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Sisterly Friendship

I'd like to share a card with you tonight that I made for one of my daughters for Valentine's Day. My thought was that it was to portray her and her sister and the friendship and memories they share. I cropped an adorable image from the Thank Heaven for Little Girls plate by The Stampsmith. I feel bad for cropping one of the sweet little girls out of the picture, but it wouldn't have made sense for the card if there was three girls in it. lol :) The sentiments, "Friendship, Happiness, Memories & Love are all from the Say it With Flair plate by The Stampsmith, as well.

I used the current MojoMonday sketch for my creation, highlighting the curve with a bit of flourished bling.

Check back tomorrow for the theme of our next challenge over at The Stampsmith Challenge!

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Sweet Pea Gold Challenge and Mojo132 Sketch Challenge

I incorporated two challenges in one for this card. First, I used a Sweet Pea Stamps image for their current 'All that Glistens is Gold' challenge on Sweet Pea Stampers.  I know I didn't use a lot of 'gold' in my project, but I honestly don't use a lot of gold.  I'm more of a silver kinda gal!    Anyway, the butterfly in the patterned paper is gold along with the flower flourishes in the corners and the connected circle borders on my stamped image.  Hopefully, that's enough for the challenge.

Secondly, I followed the current Mojo Monday sketch. I love following these sketches and I think it's fun that Julee's doing some round or square options now, too.  I like making round cards for the kids, they always seem in awe when they get a round card - something different from the norm.  :)

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Supplies:
Stamps: Come Softly - ©Ching-Chou Kuik's Fantasy Art Collection (Sweet Pea Stamps)
Cardstock: China Red Linen (CRS), Ivory (Staples)
Patterned Paper: "Family Roots" - Defining a Family by Jen Wilson (Signature Suite), Ambrosia/Winsome (Basic Grey), Archaic/Rusty (Basic Grey)
Ink: Onyx Black (VersaFine), Memento - Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)
Touch Markers: 0-Colorless Blender, 11-Carmine, 14-Vermillion, 18-Peach, 29-Bareley Beige,  136-Blush, 144-Pale Baby Blue, 175-Lime Green, (Shinhan Art)
Tools: Super Fine Detail Clear Embossing Powder (Ranger), Embossing Buddy (SU), Embossing Tray, Heat Tool (Marvy Uchida), Quilling Tweezers
Embellishments: Sheer Black Ribbon & Sheer Black Polka Dot Ribbon (Michaels), Gold Butterfly Lines Peel-Off's

Mojo131 Sketch Challenge

This is a long card that I made for the current Mojo Monday sketch challenge. It measures 8 1/2" x 3 1/2".  I don't normally make long cards, but this was a fun one to make...unfortunately, now I'll need to make an envelop for it, too, since I don't have any envelopes that size.

I have to tell you, I'm absolutely giddy with excitement over this card - I know, that sounds funny and  you're probably thinking, "Well, Julie, why don't you just pat yourself on the back!"  lol  :)  So, I'll explain my excitement.  Tonight, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM we were supposed to turn off the lights in support of Earth Hour.  So, we obeyed the no lights rule and lit some candles instead.  Well, I made this entire card in the dark - by the light of just a few tealights!  I think I did a pretty good job with my matting, don't you think?  lol  :)

Here's the Mojo sketch that I followed:

I also used some gorgeous, double-sided, patterned paper that my friend, Val gave to me.   We each bought paper for the other person and challenged her to use that piece of paper on a card.  A fun challenge and Val was good to me, giving me this gorgeous paper to work with!  :)

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Sentiments I (Impression Obsession)
Cardstock: Wine (CRS), River Rock (SU), Flat White (Staples)
Patterned Paper: Christine Adolph (Creative Imaginations)
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Fired Brick and Shabby Shutters (Ranger)
Tools: Quilling Tweezers, 3/16" Glue Dots, Silent Setter (ProvoCraft) - to punch another hole in the metal tag
Embellishments: Sheer Olive Polka Dot Ribbon (Michaels), Metal Edged Frame, Silver Dragonfly

Mojo123 Sketch Challenge

My girls were invited to a birthday party today for a little friend who just turned 5 years old. She's such a sweetie. This is the card that I made for her. The card opens a bit differently from a normal card I would make. But, when I saw the current Mojo sketch, I thought it would be fun to make one like this for the occasion.

This shows how the card opens and the inside of the card.
This is the sketch that I followed, only I forgot to add the ribbon. I also didn't add buttons to my card. Instead, I only used one butterfly that I stamped, coloured and cut out. But, it's the basic sketch, so I guess it's close enough for the challenge. lol :)Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Happy Birthday - All Kinds of Happy Collection (Imaginisce), Butterfly (The Artful Stamper)
Cardstock: Teal, Lime Green (Bazzill), Flat White (Staples), Flat Black (CRS)
Patterned Paper: Tiki (Creative Memories)
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), 64 - Indian Blue & 175 - Lime Green (ShinHan Art)
Tools: 1/8" Dimensional Squares (EK Success), Scalloped and Classic Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Scissors

Mojo121 Sketch Challenge

Well, I can't believe it's over half way through January and this is my first card of 2010! Things have been busy lately, but I'm having crafty night tonight with the local stampin' girls and I can't wait! So, I'll have something else to show you soon. I've got to make an effort to get more crafty time in, too, it just seems like life has been taking over lately and there just doesn't seem to be much extra time for me.

I chose to play with the current Mojo Monday sketch. This is the sketch that I followed for my card.Ok, I'll be back soon with something else new to show you!

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Just a Note (Studio G)
Cardstock: China Red Linen (CRS), Ivory (Staples), Flat Black (Memories)
Patterned Paper: Archaic - Rusty (Basic Grey), Scarlet's Letter - Recognition (Basic Grey)
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)
Tools: 1/8" Dimensional Square (EK Success), Lattice Arch Punch (Martha Stewart), Corner Rounder (EK Success)

Mojo117 Sketch Challenge

I made this card for a very special woman, a friend and co-worker of mine who just got promoted within our local agency and is going to work with our national agency. This is a huge opportunity for her. We wish her all the best in her new endeavour, but she'll certainly be missed within our office. We all signed the card and are giving it to her at a 'send-off' lunch that we're having for her tomorrow. All the best, Peggy! We luv ya! :)

Peggy is a beautiful, stylish woman, so who better to add to her card than an image of Audrey Hepburn. I love these photostamps, they're a bit finnicky to work with to get a good even impression but I really have fun with them...regardless of how much cursing I do when the image doesn't come out right! lol :)

I followed this week's MojoMonday sketch


This is a view of the inside of the card, using some of Suzanne's gorgeous calligraphy from QuietFire Designs.


Thanks for stoppin' by! :)


Supplies:
Stamps: Audrey Hepburn (QuietFire Designs), Love where you're at (QuietFire Designs)
Cardstock: Teal (Bazzill), Lime Green (Bazzill), Flat Black (CRS), Flat White (Staples), Photo Paper
Patterned Paper: Wild Raspberry (K&Company)
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Vintage Sepia (VersaFine)
Tools: Fleur-de-Lis Punch (EK Success), Cuttlebug, Classic and Scalloped Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), 1/8" Dimensional Squares (EK Success)
Embellishments: Olive Green Grosgrain (Michaels), Clear Rhinestones (Dollarama)

Mojo114 Sketch Challenge

I had fun tonight doing another one of Julee's sketch challenges. This one is for last week's Mojo Monday sketch. I really like this cute little penguin so I decided to incorporate him into my card for a whimsical touch. I freehand-cut the scalloped edges on the top border and added the doodles. Aren't y'all proud of me! lol :)

This is the sketch that I followed.
Well, it's time to call it a day. I'll post more cards tomorrow night.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Mini Penguin (Stampendous)
Cardstock: China Red Linen (CRS), Flat Black (CRS), Flat White (Staples)
Patterned Paper: ? ...I forgot write down who makes it before I made the card, but apparently the piece I used is glued to my card base with the name on it! Oops! lol :)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), #14 - Carmine Touch Marker (ShinHan Art)
Tools: White & Black Gel Pens (Signo), Cuttlebug, Classic and Scalloped Circle Nestabilities, Circle Custom Cutting System (Creative Memories)
Embellishments: Black and White Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (Dollarama)

Peace Dove

I got two more cards done tonight...that's 8 down, 2 more to go. Then, I just need to decorate the portfolios and I'll be all done. Hopefully I can get them tomorrow night, seeing as how I'm quickly running out of time! I treated myself to this new snowflake punch the other day and I quite like it. Isn't retail therapy wonderful! :)

This is the Mojo Monday sketch from a weeks ago that I followed for my card.
Well it's 12:30 am...time to call it a day! I'm really not gonna like the sound of that alarm clock in the morning!

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Holiday Filigree (Inkadinkado)
Cardstock: Flat White (Staples)
Patterned Paper: Snowflakes, and two tones of blue textured cs- Jacqueline Addison (Imagine That)
Ink: Blue Bayou (SU)
Tools: Arctic Snowflake Punch (EK Success), 3/16" Mini Glue Dots (SU)
Embellishments: Clear Bling (Dollarama)

Mojo107 Sketch Challenge

I combined the current Mojo Monday Challenge with my 3rd set of two cards for the portfolio card sets that I'm making for work. 6 down...4 more to go. I really like this sketch and know I'll be using it again in the future.

This is the current Mojo Monday Sketch that I followed.I'll have another card to show you tomorrow night.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Holiday Filigree (Inkadinkado)
Cardstock: Flat White (Staples)
Patterned Paper: Snowflakes, and two tones of blue textured cs- Jacqueline Addison (Imagine That)
Ink: Blue Bayou (SU)
Tools: Cuttlebug, Snowflakes Embossing Folder, Classic Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Custom Circle Cutting System (Creative Memories)
Embellishments: Blue Bling (Colorbok)

Mojo104 Sketch Challenge

This is a card that I made for my friend, Germaine, who's in our local stampin' group. She likes cupcakes, so I thought I'd go with that theme for a fun birthday card for her and participate in the current Mojo Monday sketch challenge while I was at it.

Here's the Mojo sketch that I followed.
Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Cupcakes (See d's - Inque Boutique), All Kinds of Happy Collection - Happy Birthday (Imaginisce)
Cardstock: Ivory (Staples), Chocolate (CRS)
Patterned Paper: "Home Sweet Home" dots/light blue paper -Wild Asparagus (My Mind's Eye), Olive Green (Creative Memories)
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Vintage Sepia (VersaFine)
Touch Markers: 0 - Colorless Blender, 11 - Carmine, 18 - Peach, 29 - Barely Beige, 42 - Bronze Green, 95 Burnt Sienna
Tools: Sponge (SU), Scissors, Classic Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders)
Embellishments: Olive Green Grosgrain Ribbon (Michaels)

MojoMary Sketch Challenge

Another sketch done to celebrate Mojo Monday turning 100. I didn't get it posted in time to enter, but I thought it made for a cute welcome, baby boy card nonetheless. I used the monkey below for inspiration and free handed mine and cut it out.

This is the sketch that I followed by Mary Fish from the Mojo Team. Thanks to Mary for such a great sketch! :)
This little foam monkey was the inspiration piece for my monkey on my card. My daughter made this monkey at Sparks camp and I totally forgot about it until I found it a few days ago and thought it would make a cute baby boy card.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Welcome Little One (Studio G)
Cardstock: Ivory (Staples), Chocolate (CRS), River Rock (SU)
Patterned Paper: Classic K McKenna (K & Company), Harvest Stripes (Creative Memories)
Ink: Vintage Sepia (VersaFine)
Touch Markers: 95 - Burnt Sienna (ShinHan Art Int'l)
Tools: Sponge (SU), Scissors, Two-Way Glue,
Embellishments: Chocolate Pearls (Kaiser Craft), Googley Eyes

MojoTeresa Sketch Challenge

Julee Tilman has been pumpin' out fabulous sketches each week for us to play along with and this week she changed things up a bit by having her Mojo Team help her by each of them contributing a sketch during the week in celebration of Mojo Monday turning 100.

I had planned to play along with them all, but with the weather finally being so nice I seem to find myself outside enjoying the sunshine with the kids. I'm thinking tomorrow might be a crafty day, though, we have a storm watch on for Hurricane Bill...we'll see how much it amounts to...

This is the Mojo Monday Turns 100 - Day 3 sketch that I followed by Teresa Kline.
Here's a close up this new Mindscapes Butterfly...can you see all the faeries?

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Mindscapes (Inkadinkado)
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette (SU), Purely Pomegranate (SU), Jet Black Linen (CRS), Flat White (Staples), Vellum Cardstock (SU)
Ink: Jet Black (StazOn)
Touch Markers: 86-Vivid Reddish Purple & 18-Peach (ShinHan Art Int'l)
Tools: Scalloped Diamond Punch (EK Success), 1/16" Black Pop Dots (MultiCraft Imports)
Embellishments: Pink and Pomegranate Scalloped Ribbon

Mojo98 Sketch Challenge

Finally my first card in my new crafty space. We've been doing a lot of travelling lately and are actually leaving again in the morning for another short trip, so I wanted to take the time to get in some crafty time tonight. This is my take on the current Mojo Monday sketch for Week 98.

This is the sketch that I followed.Time to head off to bed, I'll be back in a few days.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Thank You Frame (Inkadinkado)
Cardstock: Soft Sky (SU), Ivory (Staples)
Patterned Paper: a la carte - Florentine (American Crafts), Olive Green Solid side of dp (Creative Memories)
Ink: Old Olive (SU)
Tools: Classic Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Custom Circle Cutting System (Creative Memories), 1/8" Dimensional Squares (EK Success), Sponge (SU)
Embellishments: Olive Green Grosgrain Ribbon (Michaels), Chocolate Pearls (Kaiser Craft)