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MOJO343 - Happy Birthday with Label Love

noreply@blogger.com (Mikki) — Sun, 04 May 2014 23:24:00 +0000

I liked this card size and sketch so much, I decided to create another one using the same DSP Afternoon Picnic along with the MOJO343 sketch .

Here is my card:

After I finished this card, I realized that it's was a little smaller in length than my previous card. This one measures (3.5" x 5.25"), but I focused on selecting another stamp set so I can mail it out without much trouble. Therefore I used another stamp set for the sentiment.

This one is called Label Love and I used the matching punch. I also, used Stampin Dimensionals to pop it up. Colors used were Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, So Saffron, Crumb Cake, and Whisper White. Again, used the same layout, same paper, but got a different look as you can see from my previous post. Have fun and don't forget to check out the sketches over at Mojo Monday.

MOJO343 - Thank-you with Itty Bitty Banners

noreply@blogger.com (Mikki) — Sun, 04 May 2014 22:46:00 +0000

Another week and another Sunday for me creating another card. Actually, I created two cards using the MOJO343 sketch over at Mojo Monday designed by Julee Tilman. Tall & Skinny

Here is my first card: (3.5" x 5.5")

Once again, using Afternoon Picnic DSP, but with different print patterns and color combination. This one has Crumb Cake, Island Indigo, Pool Party, and Whisper White cardstock.

Created this flower long ago using the Fancy Flower punch and found it as I was searching for something. Therefore, thought it was perfect to use on this card. Added several basic pearls and cut a couple of leaves using the Besty's Blossom stamp set using Pear Pizzazz cardstock and Old Olive ink. Sentiment is from the Itty Bitty Banners. Second card is on another post.

PPA201 - Blooming With Kindness

noreply@blogger.com (Mikki) — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 05:45:00 +0000

I missed last week's celebration over at the Pals Paper Arts where they celebrated their 200th challenge, so instead of beating myself up for it, I figured to get this week's darling sketch challenge, PPA201 a try.

Here is my card:

I tried out a different color combination for this card compared to what I normally use, which includes Whisper White, Pool Party, So Saffron, and Wisteria Wonder which I really like after putting it together. Also, using more of this cute DSP, Afternoon Picnic.

This big beautiful flower came from the stamp set: Blooming with Kindness where it gave me an opportunity to mix up my colors. Here is what I did....first inked up my stamp using More Mustard and than I grabbed a sponge dauber and applied in different areas using Coastal Cabana and than used my Pear Pizzazz marker for the steam. Later, I huffed on it and stamped it down.

Yes, it's Coastal Cabana although you don't see the blue since mixing the 2 colors create a different color. At the end, I used some yellow chalk and applied on top using a sponge dauber as well. Stampin Dimensionals once again came in handy to pop up the center stage and basic rhinestones on opposite corners. Sentiment is from set Wetlands.

MOJO342 - Thank You For You

noreply@blogger.com (Mikki) — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 01:27:00 +0000

Finally getting back into the swing and so happy to create, so I thought I would start with getting back to my regular Sunday posting of my Mojo Monday. This one is based on the MOJO342 over at Mojo Monday designed by Julee Tilman.

Also, I wanted to say "Thank you for all those that have stayed with me as a follower and who subscribe to my blog while I've been in recovery of my operation for me to get back on track again so I will be putting together a blog candy for a chance to win a surprise within this upcoming week". In the meantime....

Here is my card:

As I was looking through my stash of papers, I came across this cute DSP Afternoon Picnic and couldn't understand why I haven't used it, so I went to work. For the base, I used Crumb Cake and went on to use Wisteria Wonder cardstock which I embossed with Needlepoint Border and Adorning Accents Edgelits.

Can you tell what I used here? Well I used Secret Garden to create this cute flowers using Calypso Coral and matching dies. Also, used the paper piercing tool to add a little more decor. Hard to see, but also did some fussy cutting on the flower to create some dimension and used Stampin Up Dimensionals in between. Sentiment came from the stamp set: Four You using Early Espresso ink. What do you think of today's card?

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MOJO 331 & PPA190 - Hearts A Flutter

noreply@blogger.com (Mikki) — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 02:56:00 +0000

Sorry for not posting lately, but I had an operation on my upper right shoulder and thus unable to make any cards nor post for awhile since I couldn't use my right arm after the operation. Still recovering but now able to manage creating a card with some help from my Mom and die cutting on the big shot, but she loves using it so no problem there.

Again, my arm is still recovering and limited on how far I can move it, so please bear with me while I recover back to 100%. Actually, my Mom is helping me type while I'm dictating to her, since it's hurting quite a bit now.

The card is using the MOJO 331 sketch along with the Pals Paper Arts color challenge PPA190 which they are having this week. It's been awhile since I used this set: Hearts A Flutter and matching dies and so fun to fill this card with hearts and glitter.

The colors are from the color challenge, Rose Red, Blushing Bride, and basic Gray. Yes, I added a couple of hearts using silver glitter cardstock. Here is a close up of all the sweet hearts. Used Stampin Dimensionals in between the hearts to pop them up. For the sentiment, I used the stamp set: Itty Bitty Banners and Bitty Banners framelits. Final touch was adding some basic pearls.

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PPA185 - Happy Birthday with Music

noreply@blogger.com (Mikki) — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 16:30:00 +0000

The Pals Paper Arts is having a wonderful sketch challenge which ends today, PPA185 designed by Nicole Watt and a great way to start a New Year with another Birthday card.

Here is my card:

Created this birthday card for someone who loves music and thought this DSP paper Modern Medley would be perfect especially with the "notes paper" and thought to add layers of different framelits to pop up the focal point.

Started off with the Window framelits in Cherry Cobbler as my base and than moved onto the Apothecary framelits in Whisper White and embossed using Pretty Print Texture Impressions. Next stamped an image from the set: Friendship Preserves using Cherry Cobbler ink and the Window framelits again to cut it out.

Last but not least cut a thin strip in black and cut the ends, stamped the sentiment from the set: Create A Cupcake and used the window punch. Also used my favorite Stampin Dimensionals to pop it up in between.

What do you think of today's card? Also, click here to go directly to the challenge if you haven't gone there yet, to check out the beautiful creations the design team created for this challenge. Have fun and Happy New Years Eve!!

PPA184 - Happy Holidays

noreply@blogger.com (Mikki) — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 10:23:00 +0000

The Pals Paper Arts is having a sketch challenge, PPA184 designed by the talented Margaret Moody which I found as a perfect opportunity to get one more Christmas card done and wish everyone "Happy Holidays".

Here is my card:

This is such a fun DSP paper, Winter Frost Speciality and one of my favorites as I'm sure might be one of yours. Here I used one of the newest color card stock, Smoky Slate and love how it pairs with Island Indigo. Easy to re-create by cutting 1" strips and laying them down onto a smaller piece of whisper white and trim off the excess.

Here I used the Deco Labels Framelits collection along with Merry Little Christmas stamp set, another favorite of mine. To add the stitch look, Island Indigo marker came to the rescue. Added some Stampin Dimensionals under the Labels and added some seam binding ribbon (Sofy Sky) along with a Very Vintage Designer Button.

What do you think of today's card? Don't forget to join the fun, click here to take you directly to the Pals Paper Arts Challenge.

"Happy Holidays"

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noreply@blogger.com (Mikki) — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 20:28:00 +0000

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PPA178 - Layered Labels

noreply@blogger.com (Mikki) — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 02:08:00 +0000

The Pals Paper Arts is having a color challenge, PPA178 which I wasnted to try so I combined it using a sketch created by Jen over at Deconstructing Jen, DS125. I must say I'm happy that the PPA challenge ends on Tuesday now versus Monday, so it gave me time to work on this card which was definitely a challenge, but I do enjoy challenges.

Here is my card

Here I used Summer Starfruit from the in-colors DSP pack along with some Early Espresso cardstock and DSP from the Sweater Weather. Next, I went to work on the center and I love layers so I played around with different framelits and combinations and got the following.

Started with the Deco Labels framelit in whisper white, than another deco label frame in Summer Starfruit, stamped the image (For You) from the stamp set: Layered Labels twice in Early Espresso and used the Apothecary framelit to help me cut it out. Last but not least used the oval punch to cut the center and pop it up using Stampin Dimensionals.

Added a flower using the Flower Shop stamp set and matching punch. Here I stamped directly onto the DSP. Colored in the words "For You" using Crisp Cantaloupe and yes I did punch out 2 flowers and layered them on top of one another for a layered look. Last but not least added some basic pearls for final touch.

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MOJO318 - Christmas Collectibles

noreply@blogger.com (Mikki) — Sun, 10 Nov 2013 22:10:00 +0000

Another week at Mojo Monday , MOJO318 designed by Julee Tilman and for me it's once again Sunday when I get a chance to create and post my MOJO for the week. Since it's the first Monday of the month, it's also contest week and a chance to win a Verve stamp set of your choice, so out come the paper and stamps to create a new card based on this cute sketch.

Here is my card below:

This time around I went with Cherry Cobbler and focused on doing a two tone color Christmas card. Actually, one color if you don't count white. This one is easy enough to re-create and fun to do using the Chalk Talk Framelits, Christmas Collectibles stamp set, matching ornament punch, and the Season of Style DSP paper stack.

Also, 3/4" Chevron Ribbon (Cherry Cobbler), 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, and Northern Flurry Embossing Folder.

The sentiment comes from the set: More Merry Messages and here I did use another color: Early Espresso. Also, the paper piercing tool along with the Essentials Pack to give the tag some details which add a nice touch.

For the finishing touches, I added some basic pearls, dazzling details, and Stampin Dimensionals to give it a 3D look. What do you think of today's card?

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MOJO317 - Best of Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Mikki) — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 02:40:00 +0000

Another week at Mojo Monday, MOJO317 designed by Julee Tilman . Last week I wasn't able to play so I wanted to make sure to get this week's sketch done since I love square cards and this sketch.

Here is my card:

Love this set: Best of Christmas along with this wonderful DSP called Winter Frost Specialty. Here I used Island Indigo, Whisper White, and Pool Party cardstock for the circles and mat and thought to add some glitter by using silver glitter paper as well.

Sentiment comes from the set: Petite Pairs and what better ink color to use, but Early Espresso. This card is easy to re-create and mail out. What do you think of today's card? Should there be some bling or the glitter paper is enough? Almost forgot, I used the Northern Flurry embossing folder to add some white snowflake in the background.

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MOJO315 & Merry Monday - Best of Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Mikki) — Sat, 19 Oct 2013 07:23:00 +0000

Another week at Mojo Monday, MOJO315 designed by Julee Tilman which I normally post on Sunday, but got it done earlier to join Merry Monday#79 challenge over at Always Playing with Paper by Lesley Croghan. What a great way to get a jump start again on my Christmas cards. I've been wanting to play for quite awhile now and figured to join 2 challenges in one.

Here is my card based on this cute sketch:

When the Best of Christmas stamp set came out, it was on my order right away along with other items from the Holiday Catalog.

For the Merry Monday challenge: Snowflakes and Gray color came from the DSP called: Winter Frost Specialty. For the blue, I used Island Indigo ink and cardstock plus 1/2" Soft Sky Seam Binding Ribbon. Added some silver using Foil Sheets from the Holiday Catalog. I think that covers it all.

Don't want to forget, the button is from the Very Vintage Designer collection and added some dazzling details to give it some glitter effect. Ornament was punched out using the matching Christmas Ornament Punch and of course Stampin Dimensionals were used to pop up the ornament.

If you haven't stopped over at Mojo Monday yet, click here to go directly to the challenge and if you haven't stopped over at the Merry Monday challenge, click here. Have fun and let me know what do you think of today's card?

MOJO314 - Thank-You with Flower Shop

noreply@blogger.com (Mikki) — Sun, 13 Oct 2013 23:18:00 +0000

Another week at Mojo Monday, MOJO314 designed by the talented Julee Tilman and for me it's my Sunday when I get a chance to create and post my MOJO for the week. Since it's the first Monday of the month, it's also contest week and a chance to win a Verve stamp set of your choice, so out come the paper and stamps to create a new card based on this cute sketch.

Here is my card below:

I've had this beautiful DSP paper, Venetian Romance hidden and now finally got a chance to have some fun with it. So many color combinations went through my head since it has several terrific colors you can combine with and finally decided on Pistachio Pudding and Island Indigo.

Love this Stylish Stripes embossing folder from the holiday catalog for adding some texture to the background.

This sentiment comes from the Best of Greetings and was stamped using Early Espresso along with the die cut from the new Circle Card Thinlits. For matting the sentiment, the Decorative Label Punch came in very handy and perfect size for it. Added some 3/4" Chevron Ribbon in Calypso Coral.

I just had to pull out this cute stamp set: Flower Shop and add one flower to this card along with Stampin Dimensional under it to pop it up. Actually, the entire card has tons of Dimensionals underneath each layer starting from the mat base.

Also, used Calypso Coral marker to color some of the areas in the flower and to finish the center, Dazzling Details were added to get it some glitter and shine. What do you think of today's card? If you would like to join the fun, click here to go directly to the challenge.

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MOJO312 - Lacy & Lovely

noreply@blogger.com (Mikki) — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 22:37:00 +0000

Got a chance to work with this week's Mojo Monday 312 sketch desgined by Julee Tilman. Once again, I used the stamp set: Lacy & Lovely. Here is my take on the sketch using several new products from the Holiday Catalog.

What's new on this card....paper called Season of Style (Designer Series Stack). This pack has 48 sheets 24 ea of 2 double sided designs so perfect if you wanted to make several cards. Yes, it's holiday paper, but as you can see here, I used it for everyday occasion. No sentiment was added, so I can decided later when needed.

Isn't this embossing folder cute: Pretty Print Textured Impressions. I love it and made sure to add it to my collection. Cardstock is Cherry Cobbler. Also new is the silver foil sheets from the Holiday Catalog which add the little extra I wanted using the Heats Flutter framelits. As always Stampin Dimensionals were used in between the layers of the circles. What do you think of today's card?

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PPA170 & MOJO309 - Lacy & Lovely

noreply@blogger.com (Mikki) — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 01:56:00 +0000

The Pals Paper Arts is having a color challenge which I wanted to try so I combined it using the Mojo Monday 309 sketch desgined by Julee Tilman. If you would like to see all the wonderful inspirations, click here to go directly to the PPA170 challenge. The most important thing is to have fun with any challenge or challenges in this case.

Here is my card:

Here I used one of my favorite stamp sets called: Lacy & Lovely and started the background with one of the newest embossing folders called Stylish Stripes from the new Holiday Catalog. For the paper, I used the Regal DSP for the Crushed Curry and used Early Espresso cardstock for the matting behind it.

For the side flags, I used the Hearts Flutter Framelits and added some 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon (Midnight Muse). Also, here is a close up shot of the embossing folder in the background which I absolutely love.

For the center, I used the Delicate Doilies Sizzlits, than stamped the image using Midnight Muse and fuzzy cut, but before adding it on top of the doily, I added Stampin Dimensionals. From there, I stamped another flower and used my 1" circle and popped it on using dimensionals again. Added basic pearl to add finishing touches.

For the sentiment, I used a hostess stamp set called: Express Yourself which has a variety of words and perfect for any occasions along with the Word Window Punch. What do you think about today's card? Let me know, I would love to hear from you.

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PPA166 & Mojo Monday304 - A Butterfly Greeting

noreply@blogger.com (Mikki) — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 16:36:00 +0000

The Pals Paper Arts is having a color challenge, so combined it using the Mojo Monday 304 sketch desgined by Julie Tilman which just finished yesterday to see what I could come up with. If you would like to see all the wonderful inspirations, click here to go directly to the PPA166 challenge. The most important thing is to have fun with any challenge.

Here is my card:

I've been wanting to play with the hexagons for quite a while and when I saw Wanda's Cullen card using the same sketch, I thought let's give it a try. Here I used DSP from the In-colors, Neutral, and Brights packs to pull out each of the colors from the challenge and started punching away with the new hexagon punch.

For the main focus, I used the Delicate Doilies Sizzlits using Strawberry Slush cardstock and for the sentiment, I pulled out a new stamp set called: Wetlands. In addition, I got to use the Texture Impressions Embossing Folder which has been sitting around for months and now in use.

The butterflies came from the set: Papillon Potpourri and used the matching butterfly punches to pop them out, Bitty Butterfly and Butterfly regular punch. Last but not least, Basic Rhinestones were used in the middle of each one. Hope you enjoy and have fun creating!!

MOJO301 & CDT250 - Simply Sketched

noreply@blogger.com (Mikki) — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 07:28:00 +0000

Here I used the sketch from Mojo Monday, MOJO301, created by Julee Tilman and in addition joining the challenge over at Color Throwdown in celebrating fifth anniversary. I wish I would have be able to post this sooner for the MOJO challenge, but my Aunt had passed away and been quite on the sad side and only now catching up on items I needed to get done.

I know this card is on the bright side, especially with the passing, but was done prior. Here is the card below and will keep it on the short side today.

This card is fairly simply to make and is using the stamp set: Simply Sketched along with the colors of the challenge over at Color Throwdown, CDT250. If you would like to view all the other great inspiration, click here to go directly to the challenge. It's quite a celebration!!

Here I used prisma colored pencils to color in the flower and stem. Used a black pen to add some dotted lines around the oval. Grabbed the other stamp set: Papillon Potpourri and punched out a little butterfly using the bitty butterfly punch. The sentiment was inked up using Soft Suede ink and popped up using Stampin Dimensionals. Embossing folder: Stripes. Hope you enjoy and most of all have fun creating!!

Pals Blog Hop July 2013 - New In Colors 2013-2015

noreply@blogger.com (Mikki) — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 09:30:00 +0000

Thank you for joining us for the July Pals Blog Hop to celebrate the 2013-15 In Colors! Are you ready to see wonderful creations made with Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, Baked Brown Sugar and Coastal Cabana? We all love to make these projects, we hope you enjoy viewing them.

You should have just left stop number 16 on the Pals Hop - Diane Roberts at Score at Four and a Quarter . If so, you are in the right spot. If you get off track, the full blog lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all of the amazing creations.

Here is mine below:

When looking for a sketch, I found this cute one over at Jen's website, The Deconstructed Sketch, sketch 105. The only thing I left out was the top ribbon and little tag since I forgot after I pieced everything together already, but I think it worked out okay.

Love these colors together, very calming and soothing and had to pull out this cute set: Flower Shop one more time to play around using the new color: Baked Brown Sugar and punched it out using the new Pansy Punch.

Hard to see maybe but used the Stripes embossing folder as my base using Baked Brown Sugar along with the Scallop Trim Border in Whisper White. The sentiment comes from the hostess set: Simply Sketched. Added some basic pearls in the center to finish it off.

Next is a little Candy Treat Card

I previously made one of these (small version), but wanted to re-create something card size (4.25" x 5.5") and love the bigger version. The sentiment comes from the set: Fabulous Phrases.

When you open the card and pull the little slider on the right hand side, the candy will come out without tearing up the front design. Here you can see the inside of the card. The ticket piece was from the set: That's a Ticket using Strawberry Slush ink along with the Ticket Duo Builder punch.

Cardstock used was Baked Brown Sugar and the Chevron embossing folder for the base. The center portion of the card has the new in-color Coastal Cabana and the new in-color DSP.

Little flower is from the set: Papillon Potpourri along with new 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim in Strawberry Slush around the Circle Treat Cups and 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon in Whisper White in the middle.

Punches: Modern Label, Word Window, Elegant Butterfly, 1 3/8" circle, Ticket Duo Builder. As you can see from the side, lots of Stampin Dimensionals were used to pop up the center so the slider would work.

The next stop is Kari Linder at Stampin' Essentials, stop number 18 on the Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for visiting – and I hope to see you next month!

Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn

Lynn Hoyt at cattaildesigns

Amy Lazzell at Just a Thought...Cards by Amy

Barb Furlong at The Love of Stamping

Mary Fish at Stampin' Pretty

Laurie Chilton at Stampin Ink

Kim Czenszak at Live Love Stamp

Linda Callahan at Stampin' Seasons

Debra Simonis at Deb's Stampin' Grounds

Nicole Picadura at Scraps & Stamps

Peggy Noe at Prettypapercards.com

Kerry Willard Bray at Stampgoodness

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Monday MOJO300 - Flower Shop and Label Love

noreply@blogger.com (Mikki) — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 17:22:00 +0000

Another week at Mojo Monday, MOJO300 and "WOW" what a terrific challenge this week. Not only it's the beginning of the month, contest week, but Julee Tilman is celebrating her 300th post and several companies are joining her to celebrate. In addition, so many inspiration cards to get started and already over 250 entries.

This time around, I got to my MOJO sooner than later as you can tell, it's not Sunday which is my normal posting day for Mojo Monday. You can click here to view the wonderful cards already made with this sketch.

Here is mine below:

Pulled out this new DSP, Modern Medley and love it!! This is one to stock up on. At first, I thought to keep it white and black throughout the entire card, but than changed my mind and added a bit of color. This one is one of the new in-colors called: Coastal Cabana.

Here I used the Window Frames Collection (framelits) and added 1/2 strip of black along the center before added the sentiment which by the way is from the set: Label Love. The get the black in the center, you can either use your markers and or re-stamp the image and cut along the area you want and piece it onto the original image. Added paper piercing afterwards.

For the flower, I used the beautiful new Pansy Punch and matching stamp set called: Flower Shop. As a bundle you can save an additional 15%. For the flower, I water colored 2 of them and used the aqua painter with the new in-color: Strawberry Slush and a Stampin Dimensionals in between to pop it up.

For the center of the flower, I used my prima pencil and added some yellow and top it off with some basic rhinestones. Hope you enjoy and have fun creating!!

PPA161 - Mosaic Madness

noreply@blogger.com (Mikki) — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 15:11:00 +0000

The Pals Paper Arts is having a sketch challenge created by the talented Margaret Moody, PPA161 and I wanted to give it a try. If you would like to see all the wonderful inspirations, click here to go directly to the challenge. The most important thing is to have fun with any challenge.

This was a fun card, full of 3/4" Chevron New Ribbon in the following colors: Crushed Curry, Wisteria Wonder, Pumkin Pie, and Pear Pizzazz. Cardstock for the center 3x3 is Early Espresso. I've been wanting to make something with this cute stamp set: Mosaic Madness and this was a perfect sketch to try it out.

For the little corner piece, I used the set: A Round Array and stamped it in Early Espresso. Also used some Baker's Twine and Stampin Dimenionals to pop up the Mosaics. Card size is 5x5. Hope you enjoy and have fun creating!!!

MOJO298 - A Birthday Wish

noreply@blogger.com (Mikki) — Sun, 23 Jun 2013 12:37:00 +0000

Another week at Mojo Monday, MOJO298 although today is Sunday, last day to link up, I was able to get it done and posted for my weekly goal, so I'm excited. This week's sketch designed by Julee Tilman. You can click here to view the wonderful cards already made with this sketch.

Here is my card:

I couldn't resist but to try another card using the Secret Garden stamp set and my favorite DSP Gingham Garden. Cardstock is Whisper White, Crumb Cake, and Island Indigo. Ribbon: 1/4" Stitched Daffodil Delight

For the sentiment, I used the new stamp set: Label Love which comes as a bundle set with matching punch to save an extra 15% but can be bought seperately also. To acheive the 2 colors, I reached for my markers, Melon Mambo and Island Indigo and than stamped down.

For the flower, I once again stamped it down on DSP twice and once on Island Indigo cardstock. Did some fussy cut and layered them with Stampin Up Dimensionals. Top it off with a basic pearl. Leaves were done using Pear Pizzaz ink and the matching framelits. Hope you enjoy and have fun creating.

MOJO297 Secret Garden and Gingham Garden

noreply@blogger.com (Mikki) — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:33:00 +0000

Sorry for not posting more regular, but I have had some family issues that's taken me away from blogging after getting back into it, but luckily my son, who is so dear and important to me is now doing much better after several trips to urgent care and hospitals for several weeks. It's a nightmare to see your little one suffer night and day with breathing problems.

Currently he is still under breathing treatments 3 times a day, but doing much better. They are trying a new medication to help prevent flare-ups. None the less, today I'm able to post up a card for the MOJO297 over at Mojo Monday. I do have some other cards and a cute project, which needs posting so will get that up as soon as I can.

So with the new catalog in place, here is a new card with some cute items.

Love this paper, Gingham Garden and finally got a chance to use my new stamp set: Secret Garden. Colors are Island Indigo, Melon Mambo and Daffodil Delight. The sentiment comes from the set: Bring on the Cake.

Stamped the big flower directly onto the DSP and once again stamped it onto Island Indigo cardstock, fuzzy cut the little flower in the center and added a little basic rhinestone. Used Stampin Dimensionals in between the flower to pop it up more. Hope you enjoy and will be working to post at least weekly and get my other cards posted that I have completed already.