The sketch had me in a fog for a few days but today the heavens opened and I was able to come up with a concept (told you my mojo was not playing nicely this week LOL).
I found a scrap of this fun polka dotted DP and it was the springboard to the card. I knew I wanted to go with a heart in lieu of the circle so out came my scalloped heart nesties, on to which I stamped a Hero Arts heart flourish image with Versamark. In hindsight, I should have probably clear embossed it, but too late now :) The sentiment is from the Michael's $1.50 bin (still not sure why there is a 50% increase in price when it comes over the border - can you tell it is a pet peeve of mine LOL!) and I dressed it up with some black half pearls and a button with a baker's twine bow. Now, just have to wait and see if the power that be (aka Julee) decides it is worthy to be one of the winners this month. Hint, hint Julee: it's my birthday month....sorry, couldn't resist :)
It is so nice to be back into a routine again. I'm going to be working really hard at keeping my craft area neat and tidy this year, so feel free to ask me how I'm doing any time - I can use the accountability and I promise I won't get mad at you :) In addition, I'm going to make sure I get my exercising in no matter what. I've been doing Billy Blanks' Tae Bo DVDs again and just love his challenging work outs. That mixed with some Nordic Track work outs and I should be able to minimize the flab factor - darn aging thing!
Thanks for popping in today. Have an absolutely fabulous day :)
What's In It?
Stamps: Hero Arts, Studio G
Paper: Black, Real Red, Recollections DP, White
Ink: Black, VersaMark
Accessories: Heart Blocks Embossing Folder, Scalloped Heart Nesties, Black Half Pearls, Button, Baker's Twine, Glue Dot, Dimensionals
Marisa, this sure looks like a winner to me. Good luck getting the new Verve and that sure would be a nice birthday present. Too bad about the $1.00 bin being a $1.50 where you live...not fair, is it?
ReplyDeleteLove the flourish stamped on your heart and I'm always crazy about dots. Great job, Marisa...fingers crossed for you!
A beautiful take on that lovely Mojo sketch, Marisa! Maybe it's taking longer than usual, but I can clearly see that your Mojo is still there somewhere!!! I hear you on the darn aging thing. Boo hoo.
ReplyDeletemarvelous creation!!!!!
ReplyDeletelove, love your color combo
tfs:)
Love these colors and how you laid them out!! Wonderful card. The sentiment is perfect and love the flourish at the end!! Been a busy week but, still hoping to get you cased for FS!!!
ReplyDeleteLooooove the pop of red against all the embossed white hearts! So classy, Marisa!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card Marisa! Love the EF in the BG and the flourish stamp on the heart--I agree, looks like a winner to me! Happy {early} birthday!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Marissa this is a fabulous take on the MOJO monday sketch!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Benzi...this card is a winner in my book! I really love what you've done with this sketch! Hope you're enjoying your current reign as featured stamper! :-)
ReplyDeleteAwesome job with the Mojo challenge Marisa!! Beautiful Valentine's card and love the dramatic colours!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a winner to me! Your embossing is beautiful and that sentiment is fabulous! (I'm with you on the Michaels price increase!) The stamping on th eheart is ink-credible =)
ReplyDeleteCute valentine, I like the scalloped heart. I will make sure to ask how the desk is going. Can you come do mine so I can start this also. hee hee
ReplyDeletelove the bold colours of red and white on this and all the loving hearts :) Gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteLove the card. very clean and simple
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color combo!
Wonderful card for this sketch Marisa. I love the flourish on the scalloped heart. The black and red look so striking against the embossed hearts. Love the pearls:)
ReplyDeleteWOWZER...fabulously mojolicious GF!!! Love this card!!! Hugs ~S~
ReplyDeleteFabulous card with the sketch~ Funny I do keep telling myself to get off the rear end and use the treadmill I have - but that would require doing the ironing "to do" that is hanging on it~~ lol
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Marisa, I agree a definite winner in my book!!!
ReplyDeletethis is absolutely brilliant Marisa (dots are my weakness!), love the clean and crisp white background, the twine is a perfect way to finish it off!! good luck!! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Wonderful elements have made this card a winner!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet!! Love the way you did the sketch!!! I hope to send you a real card (not an invisible one ;) during your bday month!!! Big hugs!!!
ReplyDeleteD'oh, I just realized this card was for The Paper Players too. Geesh, that's what late night blogging will get me. Anyway, I love it! Thanks for joining us TWICE at the Paper Players! {hugs}
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful, Marisa! Love that big old red heart against all the white. Thanks for playing Mojo Monday!
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