Mojo coming out of the closet...

...Courtney's closet that is! I paired this week's Mojo Monday sketch with color inspiration from Libby's From Courtney's Closet challenge this week. I started with the flower pot and went with the colors of her cute kid's bathing suits and ran with it from there. My favorite part is that blue flower, which I colored twice and popped the second image up after I snipped it out, minus a few petals. While making this card I saw the need for me to get some Copics but those Crayola's and Stamp'n Write markers seem to have done the trick. What do you think?

Off to watch some baseball (Go Yanks!), but be sure to stop back tomorrow for my Unscripted Sketch sample AND my chance to be Guest Designer for Jazzy Inspirations!

Smiles,

Paper: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo, YoYo Yellow, Orchid Opulence

Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore

Stamps: Petite Patterns (SU)

Other: digi image (unknown freebie), Melon Mambo ribbon, Making Memories Brads, circle cutter

yellow gingham

I was floored yesterday to see that Libby though my Pile it On card was her favorite!!! I was so excited that I had to play along with From Courtney's Closet #48, which was actually Courtney's playdate. It's a bright cheery card just like the bright cheery day we had yesterday, and are having today!

In honor of Maria I knew I needed to include some gingham on my card. Yellow was the only color I could find in my stash which went with the beautiful colors in her daughters dress. I also copied Maria's ribbon a bit from the card she made, adding a button beneath the bow. What do you think?

Be sure to check back tomorrow morning for another Unscripted Sketch!

Smiles,

Paper: Whisper White, Barely Banana, Green Galore, Tempting Turquoise, 2 unknown pinks
Ink: Green Galore, Tempting Turquoise, Apricot Appeal, Real Red (stamped off twice)
Stamps: Lots of floral that I didnt' write down!, sentiment is from Susan
Other: ribbon, button, pop up glue dots, Martha Steward border punch

Fun to Grow Up

Rain, rain GO AWAY!!! I know we had three days of sun but I can't take any more rain so I feel it's my right to complain! Stuck in on a gray, rainy day I went crazy with my card making. I discovered Pile it On early last week but forgot where I found it. Luckily Dalis played along with this week's Unscripted Sketch and I found the challenge once more.

The whole idea behind Pile It On's challenge is to complete their challenge and combine it with other challenges. Not as easy as it sounds by here's what I did:

Pile it On! use 3 or more embelishments (I used ribbon, buttons, twine)

Our Creative Corner - red, white and blue

Sweet Stop Sketch Saturday - this week's sketch is found here

Created by Courtney challenge - use buttons

From Courtney's Closet 47 - inspiration from Libby's adorable daughter's outfit. So cute!

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - cut it out, pop it up (I did with the words TV and cookies)

High Hopes Challenge 38 - use polka dots (paper and ribbon)

I'm pretty sure that's all, though I know there are more challenges to use red, white and blue. But I think that's enough! For now I need to turn the computer off because I'm hearing thunder and I think I just saw some lightning. YIKES!

Smiles,

Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Brocade Blue

Ink: Real Red, Brocade Blue, Chocolate Chip, Black Stazon

Stamp: Inkadinkado Kid's Quotes, SU On Your Birthday

Other: ribbon, glue dots, cuttlebug, buttons, twine

Vacation mojo

Finally, vacation has arrived!!! Of course I was in my classroom, but not early and all by myself so that counts as vacation to me. And I finally got to play along with the Mojo Monday sketch for the first time in a few weeks.

I didn't know what direction to head in and then though of Libby. Thursday she posted another From Courtney's Closet challenge so I figured I'd go with that--despite the lack of a picture with me that moment or any details written down. And I don't think I had seen the picture since Saturday morning! I really thought her dress had purple in it, not rust. Oh well. Either way, I love my card and can picture Courtney having a tea pary with a friend. Rather than sticking with the Mojo sketch's scalloped square, I pulled out a needle and some embroidery thread and stitched around my main panel--it was easier than setting the sewing machine up!

Thanks for stopping by....I've got lots more stamping in my summer vacation future.

Smiles,

Paper: Certainly Celery, Brocade Blue, So Saffron, Very Vanilla, Perfect Plum

Ink: Perfect Plum, Brocade Blue, Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Pale Plum

Stamps: Organic Grace (SU), unknown SU, Mary Engelbright

Other: ribbon, glue dots, DMC ecru embroidery floss,

Bug Me Anytime!

Here's my creation for the 1 year anniversary celebration of From Courtney's Closet. I love Libby's cards and cute family pics and even though I didnt' finish by last night's deadline I really wanted to play and love what I came up with. All the cards Libby's been making with Gina K's Wee Tees are too cute, nevermind all her other fabulous work.

I chose Courtney's 5 month outfit as my inspiration. When I saw the polka dots on that top I thought of this fun paper I've had since Christmas and haven't used much. Just one that caught my eye at AC Moore, and it went perfectly with my ladybug and sentiment from SU's Very Punny.

Have a great weekend....I'm off to NY to visit DH's family and go see the new Yankee Stadium. Should be a great day for baseball!!!

Smiles,