Mojo Monday #163

Finally!  It's taken me two days of putzing around to actually get this card glued together... So voila!  My Mojo Monday offering for this week.  Loved this sketch!

Patterned papers are Making Memories, Mistletoe; sponged with Desert Sand ink.

Heart2Heart Challenge

I've had this idea floating around in my head for a little while... and finally translated it into the real thing for this week's Heart2Heart Challenge.  This week is a colour challenge, and we were to use Sunset, Brown Bag and Indian Corn Blue.  Since I don't have my Sunset ink yet, I subbed in Goldrush which is somewhat similar.  If you're a beginner-sewer: DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME!  It wasn't that difficult, but there was a lot of stopping/starting/pivotting involved, so if you're just learning, practise on something easier :o)  I'm also looking to increase my stash of "guy" cards, so I'm hoping this one fits the bill.

Cardstock is Brown Bag, Indian Corn Blue & Colonial White; Stamp Sets are Shining Star & Happy Birthday; Inks are Goldrush, Brown Bag & Indian Corn Blue - all CTMH.

Color Throwdown Challenge #116

Time for a little festive card-making with this week's Color Throwdown Challenge.  I used the cover of the current Papercrafts magazine for a little inspiration for the circle.  I stamped branches around the outside, and then embroidered little red french knots to simulate berries - I love the look and the texture it adds to the card.  Here is our colour inspiration:

The card is 5 1/2" square:

Patterned Paper is Mistletoe; Cardstock is Cocoa & White Daisy; Inks are Garden Green & Cocoa; Stamp sets are Festive Thoughts and One of a Kind; Holiday Red Organdy ribbon & Red embroidery floss - all CTMH.

A Little Santa Card

I'm working hard to design cards for a craft show at the end of November... so hopefully I'll get many more posted over the next few weeks.  Here is a simple one using my new fave paper (kraft!):

You can't see it too well in the photo, but look closely, and you'll see that he has a little 'blush' on his cheeks.

Kraft paper & ribbon - Michaels; Cardstock is Black, White Daisy; Ink is Black; Stamp sets are Twas the Night Before Christmas, and Card Commentary.

Mojo Monday #162

Everybody and his dog wants their house staged this month!!  Which is why my posts have been fewer and far between... but I had time today to work on Mojo Monday's sketch, and I chose the circle option.  And - it's a paper only card, no stamping!  I can't decide where the bow should go - thoughts, anyone?

Funny how the flash changes the picture completely?  Papers are all Making Memories, Mistletoe collection, Provo Craft corner rounder, Martha Stewart punch. 

Mojo Monday #161

Thought I would use this week's Mojo Monday sketch to make up a Christmas card:

Textured Paper is Twilight; Patterned Paper is Aspen; Creme Brulee ribbon; Clear Buttons; Twilight Ink, Distressed with Desert Sand Ink; - all CTMH; Martha Stewart punch.

A trio of challenges

I don't like to mix too many challenges together, but I had a busy week, and the days are disappearing on me to do a couple of challenges... so here is my offering for Mojo Monday, Heart2Heart (leaves & trees), and the Color Throwdown:

Patterned paper is Expedition; Cardstock is Chocolate, Bamboo & Colonial White; Stamp sets are You're a Hoot & Serendipity; Inks are Chocolate, Autumn Terracotta, Garden Green & Creme Brulee; Chocolate ribbon & Autumn Terracotta bigger brads - all CTMH.