Today's Mojo Monday sketch was designed by Carole and I had fun playing with that large circle area. I gleefully opened a new paper pack from Michael's (which I got with a 50% off coupon - score!), and settled on these papers as they have two of my favorite things - flowers and polka dots.I had fun using three wonderful Verve dies to embellish the large circle. Then, since the paper was rather busy, I pulled out one of my favorite sentiment sets, Lean On Me, as it has a nice bold font that showed up nicely against the papers. Things were a little off balance, so I added a second, complimentary sentiment with the banner and some faux stitching. Lots of Verve goodness on this card - happy sigh :)
You can check out all the challenge details over on the Mojo Monday blog and also get a chance to view all the wonderful Mojo Makers samples! Should you wish more details on their cards, you can also visit their individual blogs noted below.
We all survived our first week back with a full schedule again and are back into the groove, albeit we were all very tired by the time Friday rolled around! My son's soccer game got cancelled due to frozen turf (having lows of -5C and highs of 0C so the turf kept a deep frost and never thawed). Thankfully, there is a make up weekend in the schedule for times such as these so we'll get to play the other team in a month. Bonus: over two hours of extra time to do things at home and not freeze my buns off on the sidelines LOL!
Have a fabulous day!
What's In It?
Stamps: Bloom and Grow, Lean On Me and Friendly Phrases (Verve)
Paper: Cameo Coral, Sage Shadow, Real Red, The Sweetest Thing (Recollections), Starbucks Sleeve
Ink: Black, Sage Shadow, Real Red
Accessories: Scalloped Border Punch( Stampin' Up), Lacy Scalloped Circle Nesties, Elegant Leaf, Scalloped Flowers and Flutterby Dies (A Cut Above by Verve), Fishtail Flags Stax Dies (My Favorite Things), 1/4" Double Sided Tape, 1/4" White Satin Ribbon, Black Buttons, Twine, Glue Dots, Black Half Pearls, Dimensionals
Beautiful card Marisa - love the colors and mix of patterns. Especially love the extra sentiment and your embees (I still need to get a crimper!). I almost forgot how wonderful your Mojo Monday cards are!!!
ReplyDeleteI like to visualize people when I hear or read what they are doing, and I certainly had you at a warm soccer game - forgot how North you are and had no idea you would be that cold. Wow - what do the boys wear - I am sure they are not wearing soccer shorts. It has been in the 70s here lately - we are hoping for colder weather soon or we are going to have to purchase a lot of mosquito nets for the spring and summer. Hugz!!!
Gorgeous card Marisa...I love how you pleated the ribbon down the side. It is beautiful....and yikes on the cold weather! We were really warm this weekend but tons of rain!
ReplyDeleteLove the texture on your butterfly, Marisa and your pleated ribbon looks awesome! Such great colors...courtesy of your great score at Michaels!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Love all the details! That ribbon is wonderful...love that effect!!! Can't wait to play along tonight after work!
ReplyDeleteSorry that it was cold(for you)....lol. I wouldn't want to stand on a cold field either!
Love yourcard,very pretty,It must be good and cold up there,stay warm...Have a good day...
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Marisa. Lots of nice goodies you got to use. I'm with you on loving the polka dots. You knew that, didn't you? :-)
ReplyDeleteSorry about the game, but glad you didn't have to freeze.
Love everything about your card Marisa! TFS!
ReplyDeletesuch pretty papers...spring is just around the corner :) I've been knee deep in Valentines lately and will surely be needing some flowers and butterflies soon.
ReplyDeleteAhhh...it may be cold for you now, but this card speaks the warmth of spring! Gorgeous with so many sweet details (love that pleating of the narrow ribbon)!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Marisa! Love the butterfly and layered flower! Also love the patterned paper, too - yay for new and double yay for half off!
ReplyDeleteLovely and fab card with so many great details:):)
ReplyDeleteMerethe
The new paper collection you scored with your coupon looks terrific! I love the colors you used for this pretty card.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I love these colors and the sweet diecuts, ribbon and black pearls!
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful! All of your cards are lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the fun challenge. Great Design Team inspiration. Love your bright cheeful colors.
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Beautiful!!! Love the happy colors and texture!
ReplyDeleteYou need to give me some lessons on mixing papers. Or just using patterned paper in general. :) Love those pretty patterns together and the bold sentiment and flower!
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern papers and lovely little ruffle on the ribbon. Tell me, has it unwound like a garden hose yet! Haha...they don't last very long, huh? Just enough time to snap a picture... Haha....
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and pretty details. Love how you did the ribbon edge! Beautiful, Marisa!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Marisa!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I like that tiny lace trim its awesome. Very pretty card.
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