Monday, July 18, 2011

Happy 200 Mojo Monday!

Happy 200th sketch to Mojo Monday! I can remember, about 2 years ago, perusing the Mojo galleries and admiring all the beautiful artwork shared by some talented crafters and just thinking, "wow, if  only I could do something like that!" Well, fast forward to now and I try to never miss a week of Mojo! I've combined my card with the Shabby Tea Room's "charmed" inspiration to use a charm on our project and to be inspired by the picture below. I have to admit, though, that my colors are not exactly what the photo shows, however, the medallion represents the circular bracelet...how's that for a stretch!


Here's the "white backdrop" view:



And the Mojo sketch I used...definitely a keeper for another time!:


And The Shabby Tea Room's inspiration photo:


This sketch flowed really easily for me, I was done with it in no time! I tried to add some colorful flowers, but I was feeling neutral with muted shades of blue today...haha...I'm actually in a good mood...going to take my daughter school shopping! Oh, maybe SHE'S neutral with a shade of blue...that's more like it!
Have a wonderfully creative day and thanks for stopping by!



Stamps: SmallestThings (Verve Stamps)
Paper: The Best of  K & Company (K & CO.), Early Espresso (SU!), Vintage Cream, Kraft (Papertrey Ink),
Ink: Walnut Stain, Antique Linen distress inks (Ranger)
Accessories: Pinking Circle, Square & Lacey Squares Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Tim Holtz Alterations doily die (Ranger), Vintage Floral border punch (Martha Stewart), key charm, flower (Offray), jute twine, Platinum liquid pearls (Ranger), dimensionals, dauber, gingham ribbon
Size: 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"

31 comments:

  1. Beautiful card. I find the colors so soothing.

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  2. So pretty, Andrea ... love that accordian flower! Thanks for sharing this little beauty with us in the Tea Room :)

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  3. Andrea - your bows are always so wonderful!! it sounds funny.. but I'd love to see a demonstration on how you make your bows so full and wonderful!!

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  4. Gorgeous and I think the colors are wonderful!! Need to play since it is the 200th sketch (but, that square and circle are giving me the "heebie jeebies"... I know, get over it, LOL!! Photo box works well (don't I know) but, wish I could get some "good" natural light... have to have a spot to place the card.

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  5. Oh so pretty! So glad you could play along with us in the Tea Room this week!

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  6. I was posting my card at MOJO Monday and saw your lovely card. I had to let you know how pretty it was and I became a follower of your lovely blog! Fantastic work!

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  7. That bracelet is cool as all get out and while I can't see the connection between it and your card, I still love your card, too. I am really enjoying the 2 photo thing. I actually like this one with the roses by the window. Platinum pearls look great, as does that pleated flower. You have the best details. Hope your shopping trip was as successful as your Mojo card!

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  8. Hi Andrea... Your card is beautiful!!! I am hoping to get some time to stamp this week, I so enjoyed playing along with all the challenges last week (I was on vacation but I'm back to work now). Can you believe I do not own even one Verve stamp! It is obvious I am really missing out! I am already pouring over their website. I am definitely going to have to save up! My list is as long as my arm! LOL!
    Lisa ;)

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  9. OHHHH! I just love this--another beautiful card made by you!! I love that bow--you always have the most LUSH ribbon and the most perfect bows! Question--can I buy just bows with flowers and bows alone from you? LOVE them! Any color and in any ribbon! OH! I just love how you share two pics--I see how that natural lighting makes the teal look a bit darker--but I love both! Your pics are amazing too--note to self:: must learn how to make bows from Andrea, as well as photos! LOOOOOOVE it all:) You are amazing! Great card!

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  10. Andrea, this is absoutely beautiful!!! Fantastic job & I love the color palette.

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  11. Beautiful card...love the colours and the embellishments.

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  12. Beautiful card! Love the colors.

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  13. I love the neutral pallet you used. Fabulous take on the Mojo sketch too! Love the brown accents and medallion. Great card :)

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  14. Beautiful card!!! Super color:)

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  15. Beautiful card. ;-) I love the colors, and all the fabulous borders and textures. So lovely.

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  16. Truly a beautiful card Andrea. I love the way you angled the sentiment. Love these colours and that gorgeous bow.

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  17. Such a gorgeous card! Love the soft colours and your pretty punched edges.

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  18. So fabulous, Andrea! Love that rosette and the beautiful soft colors (big surprise, huh?) LOL! Thanks for playing along with Mojo Monday!

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  19. Andrea...this is another gorgeous creation. Love the colors and you definitely rocked the Sketch! Hugs ~S~

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  20. Those colors are stunning! Love the medallion too!

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  21. This color combo is one of my favorites, so is your card!

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  22. Hello Andrea,

    SIGH... sigh sigh oohlala sigh sigh. Your card is simply fabulous. I would not even know where to begin with all the unique elements you've placed on it. I aspire to such a card.

    Thx for sharing,

    ~ Barb

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  23. Absolutely gorgeous! I'm swooning over this stunning color combo (LOVE just about anything with kraft and aqua, and your pops of deep brown add so much elegance and taste!) and all your perfect, little details!

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  24. This is a gorgeous card. I really love the medallion. Thanks for sharing!!

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  25. It's amazing how different the card looks in two different lights. Great medallion, using your new doily die (!). Hope school shopping went well.

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  26. Outstanding Andrea!! So shabby and gorgeous!! Thank you very much for joining us this week at The Shabby Tea Room!

    Hugs...
    Melissa

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  27. Andrea your card is wonderful and I am loving that beautiful gingham bow!!!

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  28. Gorgeous colors! Love the medallion! And so pretty how you showed the two different views of your card! Stunning ribbon and bows as always for a beautiful card! Take care!:-)

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