A Little Bit of Easter Mojo

 Supplies:  Delightful Dozen Stamp Set; Calypso Coral, Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi & Whisper White

Card Stock;  Chocolate Chip Ink; SU! DSP; Big Shot; Fun Flowers Bigz Die; Honeycomb, Vintage

Wallpaper & Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folders; Elegant Butterfly, Decorative Label, Large

Scallop Oval, Scallop Border & 1 3/8" Square Punches; Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon; 

White Gel Pen, SU! Rhinestones; Dimensionals  

 

Good Wednesday Afternoon Stamping Friends!
I am truly enjoying having my kiddos home this week but our fun time has certainly put a dent in my crafting schedule LOL!!!  I did manage to whip up a quick Easter card to share with you using my fave sketch blog---Mojo Monday & I think this is the first time I've ever made a card without an actual image....but it works!!!!!

I'm entering this creation in the following challenges:
Crafty Creations
Creative Belli
Cuttin' & Stampin'
The House That Stamps Built
Inky Impressions
Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT
Loves Rubber Stamps
The Paper Shelter
Party Time Tuesday's
Ribbon Carousel
Simon Says Stamp
The Sisterhood of Crafters

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!
Until Next Time,
Hugs & Love,

A Bit of Birthday Mojo

Supplies:  Elements of Style & Petite Pairs Stamp Sets; Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Vellum 

& Old Olive Card Stock; Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Versamark & Calypso Coral Ink;  Tea For

Two DSP; Big Shot; Chevron, Vintage Wallpaper & Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folders; 

 Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die; Elegant Butterfly, 1 3/4" Circle, 1 3/8" Circle" & 2 3/8" 

Scallop Circle Punches;  Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon; SU! Pearls; Aqua Painter;

Dimensionals; Clear Embossing Powder; Heat Gun

Good Morning & Happy Hump Day Stamping Friends!

I'm sharing a quick & easy birthday card with you today....you can never have enough of these right?!!!  I LOVE the layout as well as the finished product & I hope whoever I send this to; loves it just the same!!!

I'm entering my creation in the following challenges:

Bearly Mine 

Created With Love

Creative Card Crew 

Deep Ocean Challenge--Butterflies & Birthday Sentiment

Inky Chicks

Loves Rubber Stamps

Mojo Monday

Paper Playtime 

Sweet Stamps

Through the Craft Room Door

I'm off to work on my swaps.  Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,

Valentine Mojo

Supplies:  Affection Collection & Perfectly Preserved Stamp Sets; Crumb Cake, Pink

Pirouette & Very Vanilla Card Stock; Crumb Cake Ink; Crumb Cake Seam Binding 

Ribbon; Big Shot; Chevron & Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folders; Cannery 

Framelits; Large Scallop Oval, Small Scallop Oval, Small Heart & 1" Square

Punches; Paper Doily; SU! Pearls; Dimensionals ; Sponge

Good Morning & Happy Hump Day Stamping Friends!!!!

I'm sharing a quickie post today featuring the Mojo sketch & colors from the Cupcake Inspirations challenge blogs.  I must say that I am favoring this color combo & the overall look of my creation & I hope you do too!!!

I'm also entering my card in the following challenges:

A & T Emerald Faeries

Artistic Inspirations

Bearly Mine

Celebrate the Occasion

Crafty Sentiments

Crazy Amigo Challenges

Cutie Pie Challenge

Eureka Stamps

Fashionista Challenge

Inky Chicks

Loves Rubber Stamps

Shopping Our Stash--Pearls...don't remember how old

Through the Craft Room Door

Vickie's Challenges

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,

Crafters of Faith Card

Supplies:  Affection Collection & Creative Elements Stamp Sets; Very Vanilla, Soft Suede & Vellum

Card Stock; Crumb Cake & Soft Suede Ink;  Big Shot; Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder; Beautiful

Wings Embosslits Die;  Scallop Border, 1" Square, Elegant Butterfly, Decorative Label & Extra Large

Oval Punches: SU! Pearls; SU! DSP; Very Vanilla Ribbon; Dimensionals

Good Morning & Happy Thursday Stamping Friends!

It's the end of the month so that means it's time for another Crafters of Faith post.  Our host this month is Sharon & she challenged us to use our old stash along with some new things to make our creations for today.  She also wants us to try a new technique & I do believe I met every goal this time!  For starters; every single thing with the exception of the elegant butterfly punch is OLD & my new technique  was learning how to make rolled flowers.  I think they came out pretty good even if they remind me of bird nests LOL!!!!  Please check out the rest of the girls blogs that are listed on the left side of my blog....ENJOY!!!!!

I'm entering my card in the following challenges:
Anything Goes

Artistic Inspirations 
Craft-room Challenge

Dynamic Duos

Love to Create

Mojo Monday
Oldie But A Goodie

Paper Playtime

Pretty Little Ribbon
Southern Girls

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!
Until Next Time,
Hugs & Love,

Flowery Friendship Mojo

Supplies:  From My Heart Stamp Set; Whisper White Card Stock; Real Red Ink;

Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon; SU! DSP; Big Shot; 3" Circle Die; Scallop

Border Punch; Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details

Good Morning & Happy Hump Day Stamping Friends!

I decided to play with the Mojo sketch today & try to make some sort of LOVE card.  I say some sort of because I just realized that I do not have ANY Valentine stamps & I'm still trying to figure out how that happened LOL!  This is where creativity has to kick in big time for me if I'm going to send my friends cards for that special Holiday!!!  

ENJOY peeps & I'm also entering this beauty in the following challenges:

A & T Emerald Faeries

Bearly Mine
Cards Galore

Clear It Out--Flowers, Ribbon & DSP are from my stash
The Crafter's Cafe

Craft-Room Challenge

Creative Craft Challenges2

Deep Ocean

Everybody Art
Freshly Brewed Monthly Challenges

Inky Chicks
One Crazy Stamper

The Pink Elephant

Quirky Crafts --New Friendship
Really Reasonable Ribbon

The Squirrel & The Fox

Through the Craftroom Door

Tuesday Throwdown

Vickie's Challenges

Thank so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,

White on White Christmas Creation

Supplies:  Snowflake Soiree & Delightful Dozen Stamp Sets; Illuminate & Cherry Cobbler

Ink; Whisper White Card Stock; Big Shot; Lacy Brocade & Perfect Polka Dots Embossing

Folders; Large Scallop, 1 1/4" Scallop & Scallop Border Punches; Whisper White 

Organza Ribbon; SU! Rhinestones; Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint & Dimensionals

Good Morning & Happy Friday Stamping Friends!

I haven't had much time lately to play in any challenges like I used to so I have set a personal goal to get back into the fun side of stamping & you'll see at least 2 posts weekly from me showcasing just that!  Today I'm featuring a white on white Christmas card using champagne mist shimmer paint for some added sparkle that I'm entering in the following challenges:
   

Lady Anne's Challenges

Christmas at Sweet Stampin'

Crafts and Me Challenges

Freshly Brewed Challenges
Mojo Monday

Penny's Challenges

Simon Says Stamp

Sisterhood of Crafters

The Perfect Sentiment

Twisted Tuesday Challenges

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a wonderful weekend!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,

A Bit of Mojo Christmas

Supplies:  Ornament Keepsakes & Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Sets; Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler & 

Gumball Green Cardstock; Gumball Green & Cherry Cobbler Ink; Be of Good Cheer DSP; Big Shot; 

Ornament Keepsakes Framelits; Perfect Polka Dots & Stripes Embossing Folders; Scallop Squares

 Duo Die; Little Leaves Sizzlits Die; 1"Square, 1/2" Circle & Word Window Punches; Cherry Cobbler 

 Bakers Twine; Shimmer Mist; White Gel Pen; SU! Rhinestones & Dimensionals

Good Morning & Happy Hump Day Stamping Friends!

I hope you all had a wonderful long weekend....mine was fantastic albeit busy as usual!  I meant to have this card posted on Monday  but time just slipped away from me so here I am posting on a Wednesday!  Family always comes first even when you just want to stamp instead LOL!!!  My card is featuring the Mojo Monday sketch even though it doesn't follow it to a t but I feel that it's close enough & I LOVE the flagged edges on the DSP....too cute!

Well, I have a TON of work to do so I'm off to *work*....ENJOY my lil' creation & I'll be back with a post on Friday!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,

Kelly's Birthday Card...

Good Evening Friends!

I made today's creation for Kelly, one of my downline members who's birthday is on Thursday.  This card is on it's way to her as I type this & I do hope she likes it!!!  I took a peek at this week's Mojo Sketch & quickly decided that this layout would totally work for me!!!  I think it's great for showcasing whatever DSP you're using & in my case; I'm using the new Spice Cake DSP that will be available on Thursday.  Honestly, I'm in love with this pack of paper & that's a first for me when it comes to Fall designs LOL!  Seriously though; all the patterns & colors are very appealing and tastefully put together so this pack of DSP is definitely a winner for me!!!!  

After I had the layout figured out; everything else fell together rather quickly.  I used the new Gently Falling stampset along with Happiest Birthday Wishes & I think they *gelled* together quite nicely.  I also *distressed* the edges of my DSP to help distinguish the layers a bit--I felt they were running together & since I was mailing it....wanted to keep the card as FLAT as possible!  My last minute touches besides decorating the inside were to add the pearls to the corners, medallion & make my leaf sparkle--sorry you can't really see it in the photo!!!

Well, I need to get back to my Open House goodies so I'm off!  Thanks so much for stopping by tonight & have a great rest of the evening !!!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,

Supplies:  Gently Falling & Happiest Birthday Wishes Stampsets; Early Espresso & Very Vanilla Cardstock; Early Espresso Ink; Spice Cake DSP; Early Espresso Quilted Satin Ribbon; Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint; Big Shot; Square Lattice Embossing Folder; Spice Cake Buttons; SU! Pearls; Itty Bitty Punch Pack; 1" Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, Decorative Label & Large Oval Punches; Dimensionals

For My Friend Cody

Good Morning & Happy Thursday Friends!

My post for today is on a sad note.  I've been pondering what *theme* I should use for this month's swap creations & I guess my Guardian Angel was correct telling me to make Sympathy cards because my dear friend Cody just recently lost him mom to cancer.   I know there aren't any real words of comfort for this type of situation---I've been through it enough to know---but I also completely understand that knowing people care can REALLY help you through times like this.  Cody has been a God send for me & I just want to show him a LOT of love during this difficult time so I would really appreciate it if my blog readers & friends would send a card to brighten his day a bit:

Cody Stocking & Family

1317 N. 19th St.

Duncan, OK  73533

Thanks so much for helping me on my lil' mission & I'm sure he'll appreciate it very much!  Before I go, I just want to say that my card was made using this week's Mojo sketch.  Thank you very much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,

Supplies:  Word Play & Best Friends Forever Stampsets; Wild Wasabi, Crumb Cake & Whisper White Cardstock; Just Eat Cake DSP; Wild Wasabi & Crumb Cake Ink; Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon; Neutrals Buttons; Linen Thread; Whisper White Bakers Twine; SU! Pearls; Mat Pack & Paper Piercer; Eyelet Border & Scallop Trim Border Punches; Dimensionals

Mojolicious Sketch Creation.....

Good Morning & Happy Hump Day My Friends!!!!

Today I'm sharing a card I made last night using the Mojo Sketch....I had to wait until this morning to take my pic but that's what happens when you have late night fun!!  

Anyway, I'm sure you noticed that I'm still using the Mocha Morning Specialty DSP....well; it's acutally the exact same piece that I started with 2 weeks ago!  I'm going to use every last piece of this gorgeous DSP since I had to cut into it & I'm not going to waste 1 part of it LOL!!!!  Now that I've gotten that out of the way; I'll tell you a little bit about my creation......the sketch was pretty easy to follow but surprisingly enough, the bow was the hardest part to me!  Maybe it was because my kiddos were in the room with me watching Trading Places on the pc & we were laughing through the whole movie but that bow really gave me a hard time so after some thought; I just used my finger and voila---it finally looked pretty good!  I adhered it with mini glue dots & scrunched up the ends a little to give it a bit more pizzazz & I really like how it looks on my card!  I stamped my butterfly twice cutting one out for more dimension & adhering a pearl in the center--it just looks better with that pearl in the middle....don't you think?  I stared at my card for a moment thinking that it still needed something so I tied the hemp twine around my card---squeezing a bit too hard, added the additional pearls, the stamped image on the vanilla panel & last but not least....vanilla smooch spritz.  Did I tell you how much I LOVE that stuff?!!  I think it makes a perfect finisher to any project you're working on & I must say that it makes the Mocha Morning DSP even more beautiful!!!!! 

Well, I'm off to do a bit of blog hopping this morning before my children wake up.  I'll be back in a couple of days with something else for you to oogle at....Mr. Brown brought HAPPINESS yesterday so I need to play!!!!!  Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,

Supplies:  Creative Elements Stampset; Soft Suede Ink; Soft Suede & Very Vanilla Cardstock; Mocha Morning Specialty DSP; Big Shot; Perfect Pennants Die; Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon; Scallop Oval, Large Oval, 1 3/4" Circle, Eyelet Border Punches; SU! Pearls; Hemp Twine; Vanilla Smooch Spritz; Dimensionals

Friendly Mojo in Spanish

 

Good Early Evening Friends!

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!  Mine was awesome....I LOVE my relaxing days when I don't do anything but enjoy family time!!  That's about to end though with school starting soon so these next few weekends will be filled with nothing but FUN things for the kiddos!  It's been a LONG time coming & I'm looking forward to just having a ball with them!!!

Anywhooo, my post for today is all about the Mojo with some added bling & if you didn't notice; it's in Spanish.  I attended Hispanic night @ Convention & this cute set was given to us so I HAVE to use it LOL!!  In english the verse says "One who finds a faithful friend finds a treasure."  What an awesome saying & how true it is....I know I've made quite a few faithful & awesome friends thru Stampin' Up! and I do treasure each & every one of you!!!!!

Before I go; I did pick up my new glasses over the weekend & I do kind of like them....I'll have to get my son to take a pic of me.....but it's taking a bit of time to get used to them.  My prescription is just a hair stronger but boy can my eyes feel it LOL!!!  Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,

Supplies:  Confia en mi & Fabulous Phrases stampsets; Early Espresso ink; Early Espresso, Blushing Bride & Whisper White cardstock; Just Add Cake DSP; Big Shot; Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder; Handheld 1/16" Circle, Petite Pennants Builder, Modern Label, Word Window, Mega Scallop Circle & Giga Scallop Circle Punches; SU! Rhinestones; Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon; Blush Blossom, So Saffron & Crumb Cake SU! Markers; White Gel Pen; Dimensionals

Mojo Sketch Meets Mocha Morning DSP

Good Morning & Happy Friday Everyone!
We're starting off with a wet weekend but that's ok....the grass really needed it!!

My post for today is featuring the Mojo sketch using Creative Elements & Mocha Morning Specialty DSP.  I stamped the flower several times & cut it out to make it more dimensional.  I spritzed my flower with Vanilla Smooch Spritz---LOVE that stuff!---and finished assembling my creation.  Once again my oldest son complimented my work---what a Sweetheart!  I'm really going to miss him when he leaves!!!

Well, we need to get groceries, pick up my new glasses--if I like them & run a few other errands so I'm signing off for now!  Thanks so much for stopping by & I hope you have a wonderful & relaxing weekend!!!!!
Until Next Time,
Hugs & Love,

Supplies:  Creative Elements stampset; Soft Suede & Versamark ink; Soft Suede & Very Vanilla cardstock; Mocha Morning Specialty DSP; Big Shot; Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder; Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon; Neutral & Antique Brads; Scallop Border, Full Heart & Large Oval Punches; Vanilla Smooch Spritz; Dimensionals

Etsy Inspiration #137--Imagine Studio

 

 

Good Morning Friends!

Welcome to another Etsy Saturday!!  Our featured store is called Imagine Studio & it showcases fine art prints of photomontage, digital collages and painted photographs.  There are some truly beautiful works of art being shown so I'm sure you won't have a problem finding your perfect piece of inspiration!!  If you need a bit more of a push to join us; 2 prizes are up for grabs again:  one of you will win a 5 x 7 print of your choice & our sponsor EAD Designs is giving away a $25 Gift Certificate to their store!!  In order to win of these awesome prizes; all you have to do is visit the featured store, pick your inspiration, make whatever your heart desires & link it to the EtsyInspired Challenge Blog by Friday, May 6, 2011 @ Noon Pacific Time.

I used the colors from the photograph you see pictured above to make my creation for today along with an old Mojo sketch to help pull it all together.    I'm lovin' the shimmer paint so I used it to distress the texture, butterfly & main image on this lil' beauty.....what's a card without a bit of bling right?!!  I hope you enjoy it & that it helps to inspire you to play along with us!  For even more eye candy; check out the rest of the Design Team & leave them some love:

Angi

Ashley

Carole--off this week

De

Emily

Joy

Kerry

Kimme--April Guest Designer

Ruby

Savannah

Sherry

Virginia

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I'm off to a fun filled day with my downline....have a wonderful rest of the weekend!!!!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,  

Supplies:  Elements of Style & God's Blessings stampsets; Paisley Petals DSP; Cherry Cobbler, Not Quite Navy & Basic Black ink; Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White & Confetti White cardstock; Big Shot; Beautiful Butterflies Embosslits Die; Perfect Polka Dots & Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folders; Circle Scallops #2 Die; Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint; SU! Pearls; Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon; Eyelet Border, 2 1/2" Circle, 1 1/4" Circle & Curly Label Punches; Dimensionals; Sponge Dauber

Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge Card

Good Morning & Happy Hump Day Everyone!

I had a very nice weekend at the SU! event & rest assured I'll be sharing with you next week.  Why next week you ask?  I'll be having oral surgery on Monday so that's the perfect time for me to pretype some posts & share some things I learned/received from last weekend.  I already have my prescriptions filled and I'm gearing myself up for the IV I'm getting.....if you haven't figured it out by now; I'm 100% pure chicken when it comes to pain & needles so I'm opting to be completely knocked out for this surgery......

Anywhoooo....onto my post for today!  I'm having a lot of fun playing along with The Paper Players and when I saw the recycling challenge; it got me to thinking....what could I possibly use since we don't drink pop?!!  Clothing/fabric popped in my mind!  I have a bag of clothes that was intended for the Salvation Army but I think I'll *steal* a few pieces for my Big Shot first LOL!!  I took one of my daughter's shirts and cut flowers from it to qualify this card for the reycycling part!  My creation is also using shades of pink which is the challenge over at Hand Stamped Sentiments & I LOVE the Mojo Sketch this week so I had to incorporate that as well!  Thanks ladies for all the wonderful challenges & the opportunity to show off my work!!!

I'll be back on Saturday with my Etsy post so be sure to come back & visit me again!  Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!
Until Next Time,
Hugs & Love,

Supplies:  Notably Ornate stampset; Melon Mambo, Basic Gray, Pink Pirouette & Whisper White cardstock; Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette & Basic Gray ink; Basic Gray Satin Ribbon; Decorative Label, 1 1/8" Square, Scallop Edge Border & Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punches; Big Shot; Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder; Fun Flowers & Blossom Party Dies; Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die; Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint; Sponge Dauber; Fabric; Button; Pearls; Hemp Twine; Dimensionals

Etsy Inspiration #132--Fresh Metal Jewelry

 

Good Morning!

It's Etsy Inspiration time!!!!!  This week's shop is called Fresh Metal Jewelry & she specializes in beautiful handmade metal jewelry.  There's 2 prizes up for grabs again:  one of our players will win this gorgeous necklace & our sponsor Amber Ink is giving away a $15 gift certificate to another lucky player!! To get in on these FAB prizes; all you have to do is visit the featured store, pick your inspiration, make whatever creation your heart desires & link it to the EtsyInspired Challenge Blog by Friday, April 1, 2011 @ noon Pacific Time.    

I decided to pull colors from the different necklaces you see pictured above.  I also used the Mojo Monday sketch to help me deal with the patterns on the DSP that I used.  I really like the final outcome of my creation & I hope you do too!!  For more inspiration; please check out the rest of the Design Team's work & leave them some love:

Angi

Ashley--off this week

Carole

De

Emily

Joy

Kerry

Libby--March Guest Designer

Ruby

Savannah

Sherry

Virginia

I had another extremely busy week & I'm on my way back to the dentist early this morning but I'm really loving my new smile!!  I apologize for not commenting on last week's beautiful submissions & I'm looking forward to seeing what you all create for this week's challenge!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by & I hope you have a wonderful rest of the weekend!!!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,

Supplies:  Easter Blossoms stampset; Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke, Rose Red & Shimmer White cardstock; Springtime Vintage DSP; Crumb Cake ink; Decorative Label, Scallop Oval & Scallop Trim Border Punches; Rose Red Seam Binding Ribbon; Pearls; Dimensionals; Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint

Etsy Inspiration #129--Desired Things

 

 

Good Morning & welcome to another Etsy Inspiration Challenge!!! 

Our featured shop is called Desired Things.  Leigh's store showcases contemporary handmade jewelry & mixed media artwork.  Her work is quite lovely so I'm sure you won't have a problem finding your perfect piece!!  She is generously offering one of our players a 10 pound voucher which equals $16 US dollars to her store & our sponsor Sparkle Creations is giving away one of her cute stamps to another lucky player!  For your chance to win, just visit the shop, pick your inspiration, make whatever your heart desires & link it to the EtsyInspired Challenge Blog by next Friday, March 11 @ noon Pacific Time.

I chose the pink & black necklace & this week's Mojo sketch as the sources of my inspiration!  I also used an oldie but goodie SU! set called Bubble Queen to help pull this baby together!!  I had so much fun coloring that image in & adding glitter to those bubbles---you can even see it in the photo so I'm really happy!!!!!!  After adding a bit of texture & spritzing my black piece with some shimmer paint; I am quite pleased with the end result!  I do hope that I've inspired you to play along with us and for even more AWESOME eye candy; check out the rest of the Design Team & leave them some love:

Angi
Ashley
Carole
De
Emily
Joy
Kerry
Libby--March Guest Designer
Ruby
Savannah
Sherry
Virginia
Have fun creating & I can't wait to see your beautiful work!!!!

Well, we're off to another college visit!  Thanks so much for stopping by & I hope you have a wonderful rest of the weekend!!!
Until Next Time,
Hugs & Love,

Supplies:  Bubble Queen & Kind and Caring Thoughts stampsets; Melon Mambo, Basic Black & Whisper White cardstock; Basic Black & Whisper White ink; Big Shot; Tasteful Trim & Scallop Squares Duo Dies; Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder; Scallop Rectangle Clearlits Die; Scallop Circle & Eyelet Border Punches; Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint; Basic Black Satin Ribbon; Dazzling Diamonds Glitter; SU! Markers; Handheld 1/16" Circle Punch; Dimensionals & Pearls

Mojolicious Inspiration

Good Morning & Happy Tuesday Everyone!
I hope you all had a wonderful & relaxing weekend....I sure did and I'm wishing school was out for good!  We only have a few more months to go & then I'll truly be happy!!!

My card for today is for a couple of challenges that I LOVE playing in.....the layout is for Mojo Monday & the colors came from the absolutely beautiful cake featured at Cupcake Inspirations.  I also made the top 5 last week @ Cupcake Inspirations & that totally made my day!!  Thanks for the kudos ladies!!!!  This week's sketch is pretty awesome but I had to use some busy DSP so I tried to tone it down as much as possible with the photo corners & a bit of bling. I also spritzed my old olive piece with champagne shimmer mist--you can't tell by the picture-- & added the white dots to accent those pieces in hopes of bringing attention away from the pattern on the DSP......my children approved of the final piece so I can assume that it's all good!!!!

On a final note, I'm on the hunt for an AWESOME bakery for my oldest boys' high school graduation in May & his 18th birthday in July so if you know of any good ones in the Chicago Metropolitan Area---preferably further south like the Orland Park-Tinley Park area; please leave me a comment or send me an email with the links & your experience with them so I can check them out!!

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!
Until Next Time,
Hugs & Love,

Supplies:  Essence of Love & Define Your Life stampsets; Old Olive & Night of Navy ink; Old Olive, Night of Navy, Bashful Blue & Whisper White cardstock; Photo Corners, Decorative Label, Giga Scallop Circle, 2 1/2" Circle & Eyelet Border Punches; Whisper White Satin Ribbon; SU! DSP; SU! Buttons; Big Shot; Scallop Squares Duo & Beautiful Wings Embosslits Dies; White Gel Pen