Mojo & The Challenge

I've combined a couple of challenges today, using the sketch from Mojo Monday, and just the colour combo from The Challenge (although I do love Lesley's sketch, so I may be back to play again!)  The colour combo made me think Christmas, and I have the perfect Verve set that fits nicely into that vertical panel:

I was able to make two of these to add to my growing holiday card pile :o)

Patterned papers are Snowhaven; Ink is Slate; Silver Glitter paper; Kraft, White Daisy & Glacier cardstock - all Close To My Heart; Stamp set is Peace on Earth, Verve; Snowflake dies, My Favorite Things.

 

Mojo Monday #326 and the Shabby Tea Room #199

I've combined a couple of challenges today that both inspired me immediately to do another Christmas card, the Shabby Tea Room's colours of Kraft/Black/Cream along with Mojo Monday's square sketch this week.  You can't tell too well in the photo, but the background paper is actually a cream on cream snowflake pattern that fits in well with the snowflake die cuts:

I've also come up with a new Christmas card policy in my craft room... to always make 2 of each card.  That was kindof a "duh" moment for me... I sometimes make multiples of a card, but if I simply ALWAYS make two of each Christmas card, I just may be in a better place come next fall when life simply gets busier.

Patterned paper is Frosted, CTMH; Cardstock is Kraft, Black & Colonial White, CTMH; Stamp set is Peace on Earth, Verve; Ink is Tuxedo Black, Memento; Snowflake dies, My Favorite Things; Martha Stewart snowflake punch.

Retro Sketches #91 & Inspired By #97

Just getting this one posted before midnight!  I used a combo of two challenges tonight, Laurel's pretty Inspired By photo for colour inspiration, paired with the Retro Sketch:

Not the best photo... the yellow is much warmer in person...and I've added chunky glitter to the white stars and in and around the sentiment.  I'm also going to enter this into the November Diva Dare on the Verve blog which is to use a common shape on your card.

Patterned papers are Aspen; Cardstock is Outdoor Denim & Creme Brulee; Ink is Outdoor Denim - all Close To My Heart; Stamp set is Peace on Earth, Verve;  Seeing Stars dies, Taylored Expressions.

 

 

Merry Monday & Mojo Monday

I managed to sneak in a quick card before I head off to work this morning (never happens!) but I was quite inspired by this week's Mojo Monday sketch, as well as Lesley's inspiration at Merry Monday (aqua/red/white + circles).  I'm not that thrilled with my ribbon, so there may be a bit of a re-do after work today:

Patterned papers are Season's Greetings, Echo Park; Cardstock is Colonial White & Cranberry, CTMH; Stamp sets are Merry & Bright and Peace on Earth, Verve; Sweet Scallop die & stamp, Verve; Ruby Chevron ribbon, CTMH; Inks are Black, Cranberry & Crystal Blue.

 

Freshly Made Sketches #104

I bought this Verve stamp set just after the holidays last winter, so this is the first chance that I've had to ink it up!  I knew it would work perfectly on the vertical pennant shape on this week's Freshly Made Sketch:

Patterned papers are Aspen; Cardstock is Outdoor Denim, Creme Brulee & White Daisy; Ink is Outdoor Denim; - all Close To My Heart; Stamp is Peace on Earth, Verve; Stars dies are Taylored Expressions.