Thursday, March 3, 2011

Mojo Monday Gets Trendie


I combined this week's Mojo Monday sketch and the CR84FN inspiration challenge.  I just love the colour combination of the inspiration picture, and it is perfect for turning one's thoughts to Spring, especially after the 3 inches of snow we got this past weekend.  It came and went in a day - one of the benefits of living on the West Coast near the water - so it was short lived.  However, I must say it was nice to have the frozen version of water rather than the liquid one for a change LOL! 

I opted for the square version of the sketch this time as I wanted to use this gorgeous sweet pea image from There She Goes.  I coloured the image with Twinkling H2Os and used a heart in lieu of the circle in the sketch.  Due to the lovely soft feel of the inspiration pictures, sheer ribbon was my ribbon of choice.  Not totally sold on the button by the sentiment, but something was needed near the sentiment panel and after multiple attempts at what should go there, I settled on the button.  Darn decision making process on the placement and type of embellishments took me longer than the actual card!  It was just one of those indecisive days I guess.

It was great fun to get inky again and a wonderful little break from working for hubby, though I can definitely tell I'm not in my craft room as much as I usually am because the old mojo is harder to start up.  Or maybe it's simply due to my still recovering from skewed panelitis LOL!

Have a wonderful day :)






What's In It?
Stamps: (There She Goes) Sweet Peas
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Magenta, Girl's Paperie DP
Ink: Black
Accessories: 5/8" Pink Sheer Ribbon, Scalloped Heart Nesties, SU Border Punch, Twinkling H2Os, Button, Glue Dot, Dimensionals


25 comments:

Vicki Dutcher said...

Pretty Spring time card!! Love the pearls

Colleen Dietrich said...

'Skewed panelitis'! YOu crack me up! I know what you mean about cranking up that mojo...with all the emotional stuff going on with my daughter, I'm just not in my crafting groove. I feel drained. Your spring card today is so light and lovely! You've used the CR84FN inspiration pix bee-autifully, Marisa.

Amy Sheffer said...

Amazing, Marisa! Love the fresh, clean feel! Sweet!!

Emily Keaton said...

I had so much for with those CR84FN colors, too!! Aren't they just gorgeous?? I have those indecisive days, too, when one little decision takes longer than the entire rest of the card. I'm so glad I'm not alone!! A beautiful card, perfect for your first Trendie one!!!

Vickie Z said...

Lovely use of the colors and great job on the sketch!!! Button is perfect!!

Benzi said...

Very pretty, Marisa! Sweet image and I do like the placement of your button...good choice. Glad you're getting in the craft room a bit and away from helping out at the office.

Maureen said...

oh, I just love this, Marisa...fabulous colours and that sheer ribbon is sheer delight...I think the button works as that heart needs to be grounded..maybe a little twine bow on it? Hmm...I'm just as indecisive as you describe at times too...too many choices nowadays. We had CRAZY weather yesterday...started at -7 (-12 with windchill) with snow, then rain at lunch and then sunny, warm weather +11 by afternoon!! It's mild out right now and the snow is melting :)

Dawn B. said...

Ahhh like a breath of fresh air.. I am so ready for spring although I can't complain it is warm here. Your card is beautiful..

Christina said...

Beautiful spring card, Marisa! I love the button by the sentiment, by the way, and the coloring is so soft and pretty.

Stella said...

These flowers make me sigh...so elegant and gorgeous. Love the colorng. A lovelu and elegant take on this weeks'colors. Thanks so much for playing along at CR84FN!

Anonymous said...

Ha, ha skewed panelitis!! Love it! Another fabulous, pretty card Marisa. I love pink and green together. xxxx

Bonnie said...

I really love these sweet peas, the lovely organza ribbon and that sweet heart.

Unknown said...

Wonderful card, Marisa! Your flowers are so fresh and lovely! Thanks for joining us at CR84FN and Mojo Monday!

Denise Marzec said...

Ohhhhhhhhh, now this is BEAUTIFUL!!

Sue Lelli said...

Marissa, LOVE your FAB flowers and that rockin' bow! Really pretty spring card! THX for playing with us at CR84FN!

Heather S. said...

Wonderful spring card - and right about now, I'd be happy to take the moisture in liquid form because that would mean our temperatures were above zero!!! Glad to see that you are on the mend from your Skewed Panelitis. :-)

Mona Pendleton said...

Very pretty Marisa! Love the scalloped border and pearls! Thanks for playing along with CR84FN :)

Basement Stamper said...

beautiful card, the images are so cute!

Debbie Carriere said...

Beautiful card! Love the soft colors & your coloring is wonderful. TFS:)

Kathy Jones said...

So sweet and pretty - love the delicate pink flowers and beautiful design! Beautiful card Marisa!!

TannyP said...

No - not those hearts. I love 'em! And the bling between the scallops...oh my word, girl..you're killing me. Awesome card!

Sue said...

Your mojo looks just fabulous Marisa, the image is beautifully coloured and perfectly framed in the pink!! good to hear you had a chance to take a break from work and get all inked up! :)

Wanda Cullen said...

Wow, this is so pretty! I've been slacking and missing visiting your blog...now I'm playing catch up!

Andrea Ewen said...

Love how you colored in those flowers! So soft and delicate and a perfect choice of ribbon to go along with it! This card is absolutely lovely!

Holly aka Toy said...

Oh my :) I so love this set and you've made it come alive! Well done, Marisa!