Birthday Card - Mojo Monday 203

Another Monday and it's Mojo time :) I usually play the contest every first of the month, but then again, time didn't catch up on me :( Anyway, I just had to use my Birthday Bakery stamp set today. I know it's just so last year's Hostess Set but I'm still stuck with it. Love this set.

This time I used the new Textured embossing folders, Stripes #123128 and Houndstooth #123134. The Stripe embossing texture on chocolate Chip CS looked like a bar of chocolate, ain't it?



Also used the new Doily Triple Punch #122465 and Lace Ribbon Border #122362. Cupcakes, Laces and Doilies really go well together. Makes it more delectable.

So here's a yummy goody for you. Enjoy!!!!

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Birthday Card - MojoMonday 198

Hi!!! Did I tell you how much I love the NEW "In Colors" this year!!! It's so easy to work with and they all go together:) They're so yummy and bright! You can get assortments of them in a pack #119797. This Mojo sketch helped me put together a cute birthday card. I just made a little tweek where I adhered a pennant hat instead of the star component. Really love the new Pennant Punch #122361. I can't wait to make more projects out of this punch.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock:
- Pool Party
- Calypso Coral
- Lucky Limeade
- Wisteria Wonder
- Basic Black (for contrast)
Punch:
- Petite Pennant Builder #122361
- 1/8" hand punch (for the circles on the pennant hat)
- Decorative Label #120907
- Scallop Square #119884
Die and Textured Impression Folder:
- Tasteful Trim #120893
- Perfect Polka Dots #117335
Stamps:
- Hostess Set - Tagtastic #122747-Clear or #122745-Wood
- Hostess Set - Posy Punch #122482-Clear or # 122480-Wood
Ink:
- Wisteria Wonder
- Lucky LImeade
- Pool Party
DSP:
- Ice Cream Parlor (retired

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Mojo Monday-194

Hi! To begin with, I'm taking a color challenge on this card and would like to focus on Father's Day. I wanted to use a designer paper that would hold blues, greens and browns but I didn't really find any. I'm sure that the NEW SU! Idea Book Catalog will have tons of new designs and colors but I'm starting off with my own :)

I used my 3/4" square punch and the 1/2" circle punch on the design using the following colors:
- Baja Breeze
- Old Olive
- Certainly Celery
- Tempting Turquoise
- Soft Suede
- Concord Crush
- Marina Mist

Then, used the Chocolate Chip Brown for the 4-1/4" x 11" cardstock and scored at 5-1/2" with 5/8" Satin Ribbon. For the Whisper White scallop at the bottom, I just used (4) 1" circle punch.

For the tag, I used the 1-3/8" Circle Punch on Whisper White CS and 1-3/4" circle Punch on Certainly Celery CS with a Certainly Celery Grosgain Ribbon.

You may use any stamp for this card, but I used the "Naturally Serif" sizzlits decorative strip die for my "DAD" and used the "Hodgepodge Happiness" stamp set :)
Cool, huh!

I hope you enjoyed my post today and I'll see you again on my next project!


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Mojo Monday 178 - Best Friend Card

This card is dedicated to all my best friends :) Best friends are friends/sisters/brothers who are always there for you through thick and thin. They're always there to bring out the best of you:) So here's to all who stands by me and who I lean on.

I played with colors this time and just discovered that Poppy Parade (the red card) looks so good with bright colors. With this color I used SU's DSP - Ice Cream Parlor #122242 in the SAB catalogue. It's free with any $50 purchase :)
As you can see I used all the colors of the DSP and the card still looks all put together. So yummy :) You can also see how fond I am with the Owl Punch. Best investment EVER!!!!

I plan to frame this card and put it in my Hall of Fame Cards... hihi :) I'm just starting it so I can feature these at my workshops :)

Supplies Used:
Cardstock:
- Poppy Parade
- Daffodil Delight
- Old Olive
- Pretty in Pink (the crimped band)
- Pacific Point Blue (the hat)
- Very Vanilla (for the caption)
Stamp Set:
- Full of Life #111500 (wood mount) I love this stamp set. It was a gift from one of my Best Friends
- Bliss #123217 clear (for the caption background)
Ink:
- Early Espresso
- Sahara Sand
DSP:
- Ice Cream Parlor #122242
Punch:
- 2-1/2" Circle Punch
- 2-3/8" Scallop Circle punch
- Owl Punch
- 1" circle Punch (for the hat cut in half)
- Small oval punch (half shape for the lip of the hat)
BigShot:
- Textured Impression Folder - Elegant Lines #119277 (for the scallop circle)
- Textured Impression Folder - Framed tulip #121809
Other Supplies:
- Antique Brads 117273
- Grosgrain Ribbon 5/8"- Pretty in Pink #119956
- Crimper #101618

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Mojo Monday Card 177 - Valentine Card

You can see that this is my favorite Valentine poem..hihi...I've used it a couple of times on other post.
The roses are red
The violets are blue
The chocolates are as sweet as can be
As you can see
That I declare
That there's love in the air
Happy Valentine's Day, Bonami!!!

So very sweet! Anyway, I wanted to make an all red card but my elements just got lost in it so I decided to put a neutral contrast, Basic Black. They say you can't go wrong with black, right? In my picture, you can't see the Framed Tulip embossed on the Black CS. Trust me it's there :) I just wish my camera takes better pictures :( Also, I just loved the way the card looked with the DSP background which made me make an envelope lining of it.

TIP:
You must be wondering how I made the Framed Tulip embossed on a small rectangle. Pass your paper through the BigShot with the embossing folder once. Then reverse the paper to emboss the other side of the frame. First, align the first impression to the image of the embossing folder, then pass it through only to make that remaining side of the frame. Then reverse your Bigshot handle to release the impression folder.

Recipe for the Love Card:

Cardstock:
- Basic Black
- Cherry Cobbler Red (for the rose)
- Very Vanilla
- Chocolate Chip Brown (for the borders)

DSP:
- Love Impressions DSP #121780 (2011 OCM)

Stamp Set:
- Occasional Quotes #120142-Clear or #117048- Wood (Hostess Set level 3)

Ink Pad:
- Early Espresso #119670

BigShot:
- Textured Impression Folder - Framed Tulips #121809
- Embosslit Die - Scallop Heart of Hearts #117332
Punch:
- Two Step Bird Punch #117191 (used wings for rose petals)

Other Supplies
- Antique Brads #117273
- Jewels Basic Rhinestone #119246




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Mojo Monday 176 - Birthday Bakery

It's Mojo time again. I can't believe how time flew from my last Mojo card last month! I've been trying so hard to think of a cute card to go with my "Birthday Bakery" stamp set. Today was a great day to do it with Mojo Monday (not exactly Monday today but I'm not complaining).

Okidokes... I used SU!s In Color, Blushing Bride CS #119796. This color has been sitting on my shelf for a long time and I never realized how yummy this color would be with cake and dessert stamps. mmmm.. Ok, focus now! I combined it with my retired CS Creamy Caramel... (I hoarded). It's just the BEST color ever from a list of my bestevers...lol. Hmmm...I think I really have to make my BESTEVER LIST. Whadya think? Anyway, you can substitute it with Crumb Cake CS #120953.

You may be wondering how I made my eyelet borders curve that way. Just cut little snips on the border (on the opposite side of the border) then bend and fold it with the curves. It looks like lace to me now :)

Here's the recipe for my Birthday Bakery Mojo Card:

Card Measurement:
5" x 5"

Stamp Set:
- Birthday Bakery #117034 Wood; #120115 Clear (hostess set level 1)
Cardstock:
- Blushing Bride
- Whisper White
- Creamy Caramel (retired)
- Early Espresso
Ink Pad and Markers
- Early Espresso ink pad #119670
- Whisper white Craft ink pad #101731 (for sponging the embossed Framed Tulips) use with Stampin' Sponges #101610
- Real Red Marker #100052
- Chocolate Chip Brown Marker #100071
- Tempting Turquoise Marker #100058
- Cajun Craze Marker #119678
Punch:
- 3/4" x 15/16" oval #120908 (love this punch)
- Eyelet Border #119853
- Scallop Oval #119856
- Modern Label XL #119849
BigShot:
- Textured Impression Folder - Framed Tulips #121809

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Mojo Monday 172 - Valentine Rosettes Card

Here are uses of the paper rosettes I've mentioned about in my Tutorial. See how it fits anywhere in a card. In any color or size, it graces any simple card or project like this. I've decided to join the Mojo Monday again this month and I think this is a really good exercise :) I believe it gives me that extra juice on my head to keep those projects coming. hihi.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock:
- Pink Pirouette
- Chocolate Chip Brown
- Whisper White
- Very Vanilla
- Cherry Cobbler Red (for the bigger rosette)
Stamp Set:
- Hostess Occasional Quotes #120142 (Clear)
DSP:
- Jolly HOliday DSP #117159
Punch:
- 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch #118874(to set your rosettes onto)
- 2-1/2" Circle Punch #120906 (for the bigger rosette, cut with thinner coil)
- 1-1/4" Circle Punch #119861 (for the smaller rosettte)
Other Supplies Used:
- Elastic Cord - Silver - #109866
- Jewel's Basic Rhinestone - #119246

Here's another look with indoor lighting used:




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Betty Boop Card - Mojo 158

Yep, it's time for Mojo card! This time with my punch owl "Betty Boop"..hihi. Isn't she cute :) I tried hard to make her look like Betty Boop and I think this is as far as I go. The eyelashes and the curly black hair are her signature. No long legs for the owl, it would look weird. I used the new SU! DSP - "Candy Cane Christmas" #120809 and I love it! Not only do I love its colors, I love the quality and the glitter it had on the paper. I'll be posting more projects with this DSP so come visit again.




Supplies and Tools Used:
STAMP :
- Full of Life #111500
- Cupcakes #113121 (standard wheel)
DSP:
- Candy Cane Christmas #120809
Ink:
- Markers - (Pretty in Pink, Real Red)
- StazOn Black Ink (for sentiment)
- Chocolate Chip Brown (for cupcakes)
Cardstock:
- So Saffron
- Real Red
- Baja Breeze
- Whisper White
- Basic Black
PUNCH:
- 2 Step Owl Punch #118074
- Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack #118309 (for the hair)
- 2 Step Bird Punch (use only wings) #117191
- 1/2" Circle Punch (eyes and eyelids) #119869
- Large Oval Punch #119855 and Scallop Oval Punch #119856(apron)
Other Supplies:
- Grosgrain Ribbon - Real Red

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MojoMonday 142 - Card that Made me Late for Work

Have you ever gotten ready for your work or just getting ready to leave for your day outside and suddenly our Mojo to make cards just kicks in!!! Ugh!! I was late to work today because of my mojo. Everything just came together 20 minutes before I was leaving and I had to bring out my supplies to start a mojo card! Well, here it is!!! The Mojo Card that made me Late for Work!!! However, I did not regret making it!



I'm usually great in ideas when I'm under pressure...hahaha. I hope you like my card!

Supplies Used:
Cardstock:
- Cherry Cobbler #119685
- Early Espresso #119686
- Crumb Cake #120953
- Very Vanilla #101650
Stamps Set:
- Elements of Style #120045- Clear; #118611- Wood
- En Francais #109521
Ink Pads:
- Sahara Desert #105208
- Early Espresso #119670
- Cherry Cobbler #119669
- Soft Suede # 115657
Punch:
- 1-3/4" Circle Punch #119850
- 2" Scallop Circle (not Stampin Up!)
- Itty Bitty Shapes - Punch Pack #118309
- 1/16" Handheld Punch #101227
- Scallop Edge Punch - #119882
Other Supplies:
- Sponge #101610
- Desinger Brads - Filigree #112577
- Silver Brads - #104336
- SU! Dimensionals #104430
- 5/8" Satin Ribbon- Chocolate Chip #117287

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

MojoMonday 137

Ok, Ok! I'm going to be brief with this post, I'm running out of time for the contest!Ahhhh! Here's a "Spritzer"... with the new Decor Stencil from the NEW Summer Mini catalogue, I spritz it with the NEW Log cabin Smooch Spritz #119921! It was so much fun using this.

TIP: Using the Smooch Spritz, always wipe up the excess paint on the nozzle with every spray/spritz. This will prevent from spritzing out big blots of paint.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock:
-Chocolate Chip Brown
-Creamy Caramel (Retiring)
Stamp Set:
-Vintage Vogue #118598
-Define Your Life #114950
Ink:
-Soft Suede
-Chocolate Chip Brown
-Encore Pad - Gold (for Embossing) #101017
Punch:
-3/4" Square Punch
Other Supplies:
-Decor Stencils #118877 (Summer Mini Catalogue)
-Smooch Spritz - Log Cabin #119921 (Summer Mini Catalogue)
-Embossing Powder #109129


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Dad's Birthday Card - Mojo Monday 136

Happy Birthday to the most wonderful and caring DAD in the whole world! I was thinking of so many ways of what card to make for my Dad, I almost bought one for him. Thank goodness I didn't because this was worth the thought and process of what it meant to my Dad! You see, my Dad is a very spiritual person and has dedicated part of his daily deed to hear mass. I was looking for a symbol that would signify peace and unity which was what my Dad instills in our family. The ROCK of our family.
Then, I just remembered that I found a punch art of the Bird of Peace a couple of months ago. So I went ahead and ran with the perfect idea of the CARD for him. With almost missing this weeks Mojo Monday, it was just the best time to do it! TADAAAAH!!! My Dad's Birthday Card!



Card Measurement: 5-1/2" x 5-1/2"

SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Cardstock:
- Old Olive #100702
- Chocolate Chip Brown #102128
- Whisper White #100730
- Certainly Celery #105125
- Close to Cocoa #101341
- Crushed Curry #115319 (retiring in color) for the bird
Stamp Set:
- Well Scripted #117072-W or #118601-C
Ink:
- Soft Suede (in Color) #115657
DSP:
- Night of Navy Patterns DSP
BigShot Tools:
- Textured Impression Folder - Finial Press
PUNCH:
- 1-3/4" Circle Punch #112004 (for the body of the bird)
- Heart to Heart Punch (use smallest heart) #113694 (bird's beak)
- Scallop Circle Punch #109043 (bird's wings using 4 scallop each)
- 1/2" Circle Punch #104390 (bird's eyes)
- 1/8" handheld punch (bird' iris)
- Wide Oval Punch #112082 (bird's belly after 1-3/4" circle punch)
- XL 2 step Bird Punch #117191 (branch only)
- Scallop Oval Punch #114889
- Jumbo Snowflake #116628 (bird's feet)
Other Supplies:
- 5/8" Satin Ribbon- Chocolate Chip #117287
- Stamping Sponge #101610 (sponge part of the card near the branches)

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Mojo Monday 134 - Thanks

This week was a tough one to make my Mojo card but I had fun with the challenge. Again, I used last weeks color challenge of ColourQ: Tangerine Orange, Tempting Turquois, Night of Navy, Soft Suede. The flower featured here is my new creation. I will be posting a tutorial tomorrow so come see and stop by again!

Supplies Needed:
Cardstock:
- Tangerine Orange (incl. in upcoming color renovation)
- Tempting Turquois
- Night of Navy
- Soft Suede- in Color now- (incl. in upcoming color renovation)
Stamp Set:
- Vintage Label #119122 (SAB)
- Full of Life #111500 p.147 (IBC)
DSP:
- Dusty Durango (a darker shade of Tangerine Orange) #116234 p.13 (Hostess Level 1-IBC)
Ink:
- Soft Suede- In color now-(incl. in upcoming color renovation)
Punch:
- XL Fancy Flower #118073
- Scallop Edge #112091 p.186
BigShot:
- Textured Impression Folder- Manhattan Flower #114517 p.195 (IBC)
Other:
- Dimensionals #104430, p.192 (IBC)
- Stapler
- Pretties Kit #109114 p.178 (IBC)
- 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon- Tempting Turquoise ( not SU!)

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Mojo Monday -133

It's here again! The best time to get Mondays going faster is to make my Mojo Card. That way I don't have to feel how heavy the day goes by. This week, I tried a new thing with my challenge. I incorporated the ColourQ challenge onto my card. Thank goodness, it's much easier for me to pick my colors every week! Great idea, huh! Why not try it! The colors picked are Certainly Celery, Bermuda Bay, Lovely Lilac and Lavander Lace.

As you can see, I made this card with my favorite Vintage Vogue Stamp set. You may also be baffled which DSP I'm using here, it's a 2009 SAB DSP called "Delicate Dots". I also used my Textured Impression Folders "Elegant Bouquet" and "Perfect Polka Dots" for an added lift. I hope you like it!

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Birthday Card - Mojo Monday 132

Hi, There! It's not Monday but I'm still doing my Mojo Card. Monday's always a hectic day for emails, chores, bills....etc. But hey, without Mondays, they'll be no Tuesdays and the rest of the week! Right?

Okidokee.. I choose the square card today. It's much easier for me to cut squares than circle. But of course, it's much more fun with circles! Just use the Circle Scissors #112530 p.191 (IBC) and your day is done. I still used the circle scissors by measuring 3-7/8" to cut the inner circle for the scallop circle die #113468 p.199.



In this card I used the ever pretty Spring DSP called "Tea Party" #115675 p.162 (IBC). I made sure I stayed within the color scheme of the DSP, which are: (easily found on the footnote under the DSP image in the catalogue)
- Pretty in Pink
- Certaily Celery
- So Saffron
- Almost Amethyst
- Basic Gray (which I didn't use here)

Aren't you glad that you can work easily with the colors suggested by SU! You don't have to go crazy scrounging for colors and papers. Anyway, I hope you like it!


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My Good Neighbor Card - Mojo Monday 131

I've been wanting to use this set before SaleABration is over. I just wish SU continues to sell this set and bring it to the Idea Book Catalogue for next year. You may not realize how this stamp is so useful but it really gives alot of character to the card. You have to have this stamp before it goes! So hurry and order $50 worth of SU products and you get this set FREE!

I took some picture on how I did my finishing touches.What do you think?





Supplies Needed:
Cardstock: p.155-157
- Summer Sun #103124
- Whisper White #100730
- Chocolate Chip Brown #102128
- Bermuda Bay #115321 (in Color)
Stamp Set:
- Good Neighbor - #118378-Wood or #119116-Clear p.6(SAB)
- Vintage Label - #118392-Wood or #119122-Clear p.4 (SAB)
- Whimsical Words - #118386-Wood or #119119- Clear p.8 (SAB)
Ink: p.155-157
- Soft Suede #115657 (in color)
- Chocolate Chip Brown #100908
- Old Olive #102277
- Pumpkin Pie #105216
- Melon Mambo #115656 (in color)
- Pretty in Pink #101301
DSP:
- Sahara Sand DSP #116234 p.13- (Hostess Set Level 1- IBC)
Punch:
- Scallop Trim Border #118402 p.9 (SAB)
- 1-1/4" Circle Punch #104403 (for the sun)
- Scallop Oval Punch #114889 p.186 (IBC)
- Large Oval Punch #107305 p.186 (IBC)
BigShot:
- Embosslits Die - Beautiful Wings #118138 p.24 (OMC)
Other Supplies:
- Dimensionals #104430 p.192 (IBC)
- 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon - Old Olive #115618 p.183 (IBC)


Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!