Raspberry Mojo - Smile!

Two challenges in one!!

I went over to my friend Terry's on Friday night (we go over for crops every other week and it's soo fun...those girls are awesome!)

I was really, suprisingly productive!

This was my second card, I think (out of 5!)

I did a double-layer of the butterfly which gave it a little depth. And I stamped the sentiment and border around it with PTI's new Chai inking system ink first them brown staz-on for some more depth.

Enjoy!

recipe: (all products PTI Papertrey Ink unless noted)

ink: staz-on brown

Don't Just Stand There...

BUST A MOVE!

I did this for the Mojo Monday sketch challenge...but never got around to posting. GOSH!

I thought it was really fun!

I know someone will enjoy it for their birthday (...anybody's birthday coming up soon?)

The paper is BamPop! also PTI and American Crafts

The foam stickers are from my friend...don't know where she got them (and they didn't have a 2 so I had to make it...I know, it looks a little bootleg, but that's ok! lol)

I cut the robot from BamPop's paper - woo!

Also, the "bust a move" I created from CTMH's doodlebug alphabet stamps.

...if you want it...you got it...hey, bust a move!

Two Challenges - You're Too Kind

So I had no idea what I wanted to do tonight...so I thought I'd try two challenges in one. The first - the fabulous Kristina Werner's color inspiration #48 and the mojo-est blog of them all, Mojo Monday.

It was a pretty intense card - luckily, I had my trusty exacto blade :) Always be careful when using!!

recipe:

solid paper: su

patterned paper: green stack

punches: su scallop circle; marvy circle

cuttlebug embossing folders

ribbon: su

stamps: pti - mega messages, butterfly kisses

foam pop ups: target

staples: michaels
stitching: brother (my new sewing machine)!!

Mojo Monday - Happy as a Clam :)

Wow, I actually did Mojo Monday on Monday! Crazy!! (even though it's ...almost...Tuesday). Whatev! So this is my FAVORITE card I did tonight (out of 3) and I am really, really excited to share it with you all.

When I saw the sketch, I knew I wanted to use the "Many Happy Returns" SU stamp set. It comes with 3 of these really big sayings. I didn't know which I wanted to use though...then I wanted to use my new "In Colors" cardstock from SU...the green and bright blue (gorgeous). Then, what pieced it all together was this Amy Butler paper I've had since I first started scrapbooking...I got it from Michael's. And since it was underwater-like, I remembered one of the sayings said "happy as a clam" and there was a clam-like picture on the paper! PERFECT! So I cut that out because I was going to 3-d it and put it on top. I used coordinating CTMH markers for the stamp and only wanted the "happy..." saying in red to match the clam. The striped pattern paper is from a different set from Michael's. I finished it all with a couple pearls to go with the theme.

I'm pretty proud of myself (normally I am satisfied with my creations, but this one really gets me "happy"). I really hope you like, and I hope I have the opportunity to send this to someone soon!

Good night and talk to you all soon. I love hearing feedback on any of my cards and to know what you like or don't or what you would do differently. Thanks in advance!!

Julie

Mojo...Friday? Beep Beep!

I didn't get my mojo until Friday...but at least I got it...unlike Naomi last week, lol.

I made this for my nephew. He turns six on July 3rd. I'm a little early...I know. ha. I showed my husband and asked him if I should put "beep beep...happy birthday" or not and he said "hun, I think we have enough time for you to decide that later". HAHA You sure? Well, I have REALLY wanted to use this paper - it's from Joann Fabrics and it's called All About Boys. Super cute, huh? I used the screwdriver brads on the side from Michael's. I've had them for a while and wanted to use them. My friend Christy also likes them, (obsessed with them).

I used a paper piecer from CTMH for the sides and my scallop circle punch from SU! then a 1 1/2 reg. circle punch from Michael's. Then the fun part - I used my doodlebug glitter (I know, not really for boys, but he's my nephew, he's not going to say anything!) and covered it with Glossy Accents...because as you will find out, my husband lovingly says "Glitter......the herpes of the craft world". LOL I love him - but he doesn't get it. What girl doesn't love glitter?

Mojo Monday (or Saturday...) - Hang in There

Obviously I didn't get to this challenge on Monday because it's Saturday...well kind of Sunday now since its almost 1am.

This is my first Mojo sketch Challenge - I really like these! I was intimidated by it because I'm not always the greatest with measuring...lol. So my sizes may look a little different than what it's supposed to be.

I have been wanting to use this Chandelier stamp from Michaels ($1. Duh) which I embossed with silver and the "hang in there" sentiment that I got from my friend Terry (check out her blog! She's incredible!).

I really love this gold-orange/silver/black color scheme I have going - I think the patterned paper sums it up nicely :) It's from that awesome pack at Michael's. I wish I had the name, but I don't know if they sell it anymore. Sorry.

I finalized the candle things with some glitter glue (off-brand stickles)...I prefer stickles, but unfortunately I don't have it in silver.