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Mojo Monday Week #7

Can you believe it's already the middle of October? Time is just flying by! I didn't have a whole lot of time to stamp this weekend because I got a shiny new laptop. And it runs like a dream! Woohooo! I've been fighting with my old computer for so long I had forgotten how a "real" computer is supposed to run. I'm so totally excited about it! It's going to make my life SOOOOOO much easier not to deal with programs crashing all around me every 30 minutes or so! Yay!

I did carve out a little time in between installing all my programs to come up with a Mojo sketch for you all. So here's the sketch for Mojo Monday Week #7. What do you think? Is it doable? It really fit with the card I was trying to make. If you find time and are feeling creative, have a go at the sketch and link me up in the comments. If you decide to upload your card to SCS, please use keyword mojo7 (no space in between mojo and 7), so we can all easily view the entries throughout the week.

My inspiration for the card was really this fabulous paper from My Mind's Eye. It came in a paper pack called Out & About No. 1. I actually found 4 new gorgeous My Mind's Eye paper packs on my last visit to the LSS, so I went a little crazy. You can expect to see more MME in the coming weeks. I started by stamping the solid flower from Seasonal Circles in Cameo Coral on Very Vanilla. Next I stamped one of the flower centers from Fancy Florals in Ruby Red on each of the Seasonal Circles flowers. Then I stamped a different flower center from Fancy Florals randomly around the flowers in Old Olive to mimic the patterned paper. I then trimmed this panel, punched with the ticket corner punch and inked the edges with Close to Cocoa ink.

For the sentiment circle I stamped the solid flower and then dotted around the edges of each petal with a Ruby Red marker. I used a Chocolate Chip marker to ink up just the Joy part of a sentiment from Winter Wonder and stamped in the center of the flower. This is punched out with a 1" circle punch and layered on a Cameo Coral Extra Jumbo Scallop Circle Punch and a Chocolate Chip Super Jumbo Scallop Circle punch. The bling is from Me & My Big Ideas and I added some American Crafts ribbon and some Stardust Stickles as accents. I also did a bit of paper piercing around the layers of the cards. So therapeutic to poke all those holes! :)

Hope you all have a Happy Monday! Don't forget to scroll down to the next post and check out the entries for last week's mojo challenge.

39 comments

tyrymom29 said...

This card is beautiful !!! I love it !!!

Julie Campbell said...

Oh Julee! This card is fabulous! Can't wait to work on this sketch too!

Dana said...

OMG! that PP is gorgeous! And I adore your LO this week too! What a beautiful card.

I'll bet you are super happy with your new laptop. Congrats!

Alhambra Club said...

Your card is fantastic, love that paper.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card.

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

Julee this is gorgeous! I LOVE those colors! WOW, it's really a stunning card!

Tracy.H said...

I am definitely trying this one...just got my new scallop punch last week and need to play!! :0)

Anonymous said...

I just got done with my sketch from last week! I love this one, and I'll be on it soon (well, within the next week...LOL)

laurie serino said...

That card is so fabulous , i'm blown away. And that dp is georgous, just when you think you don't need any more !!

Janine said...

Love your card again - colours are stunnig and your stamping is so precise.

I have made two entries - early this week.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/696330?cat=500&ppuser=132530
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/696329&cat=500&ppuser=132530

laurie serino said...

I got my card done, hope you enjoy ! Loved this sketch, Thanks
http://stampingforgodsglory.blogspot.com/

loublou said...

Hiya i love the card so much the papers are lush !!

Here is my turn out, This is only my third Challenge, And i'm loving them all

Thanks for setting this up xx louise

http://loublous.blogspot.com/search/label/Mojo%20Monday

Christi Flores said...

Beautiful!! Congrats on your new laptop!!

Sherrie said...

That is so pretty Julee, you always choose the prettiest colors. Speaking of colors....I did my first Kinkade today,so I thought I had a little mojo goin'. Here it is:
http://sherrie-cardcreme.blogspot.com/2007/10/mr-kinkade.html

Pam Speidel said...

Hi Julee! I'm a huge fan of yours and visit as often as possible because you always inspire me! Tonight was no exception as your Mojo Monday sketch was exactly what I needed! Please check out my take on your wonderful sketch #7... Smiles 2 U, Pam :)

http://smileycollector.blogspot.com/2007/10/enjoy-life-feel-mojo.html

Angel said...

First, I love the look of your blog ~ gorgeous colors and love that banner! How'd ya get it so darn pretty?? My blog could use a little work, I think! Second, awesome card, love that sketch!

Mrs. Nancy G said...

Oh what fun! Thanks Julee for the sketch and wonderful card inspiration. :-)

Here's mine for your collection.

Smiles,
NG.

http://inkcicles.blogspot.com/2007/10/mojo-monday-7.html

Anonymous said...

Your card is gorgeous, as they all are! Here is my first try at this challenge -
http://ribbonsandink.typepad.com/ribbons_and_ink/2007/10/playin-along-wi.html

Anonymous said...

What gorgeous colors...a sure pick-me-up for whomever receives it!

Diane said...

Beautiful card Julee and have fun with your new puter!!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

Another fun sketch, Julee! Thanks for the challenge! http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/696916?cat=500&ppuser=11637

BarbK said...

I love your sketches. Here's my card for this week's Mojo7. It's the first card in this post.

http://barbscardcreations.blogspot.com/2007/10/what-do-you-do-when-you-lose-your-mojo.html

Thanks for the fun.

Toni said...

Beautiful card! Here is my version of your sketch, which I love!
http://inkyfingersart.blogspot.com/2007/10/stellas-wish.html

Genevieve said...

Your card is just beautiful! I just love everything about it! This was a fun sketch! Thanks!

http://4somereason.blogspot.com/2007/10/more-mojo.html

NormaJ said...

Hi Julee: Love your card and your
sketch challenge. I have mine on
my blogsite. Please feel free to
have a look.
http://dittydots.blogspot.com

Dana said...

I'm back on the MM challenge and here it is finally!

http://kismetartlife.blogspot.com/2007/10/mojo-monday-and-award.html

Thanks for the fun Julee.

Chris Scrappin and Stampin in Texas said...

Here is my Mojo card for week 7

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/697775?cat=500&ppuser=20956

thanks for giving us awesome sketches. I will have to play with this more. Chris

Ana Wohlfahrt said...

Awesome sketch Julee!!
Here is my example..
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/697982?cat=500&ppuser=94651

Genevieve said...

I just had to do another one!

http://4somereason.blogspot.com/2007/10/more-mojo-round-2.html

2 Worlds said...

This is my take on it
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KSPrVtwbKqY/
RxfQ-M3_21I/AAAAAAAAAPo/
-7mZvHEmJyE/s320/blackandwhite.jpg

Anonymous said...

Love how this sketch highlights my circle sentiments ... here's a little Thursday Mojo:
http://ingeniousinkling.typepad.com/ingenious_inkling/2007/10/tryin-a-little-.html

Colleen said...

Love this sketch and all the Mojo Monday sketches. Here's my entry:

http://kroppykat.blogspot.com/

Hugs,
Colleen

Anonymous said...

This was a great sketch Julee, almost addicting, there were so many sets that would have worked with it, I have another one on the go already! Here is first card I up with: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/699914?cat=3486

Nikki Bond said...

Julee....what a wonderful sketch! I had so much fun creating my card...I hope you like it. You can see it here...
http://militarywifestampinspot.blogspot.com/
or here
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/699993?cat=500&ppuser=86700

Pam Speidel said...

This is one of my favorite sketches Julee! Here is my Halloween rendition... http://smileycollector.blogspot.com/2007/10/im-batty-for-you.html

Smiles 2 U,
Pam
"Stamping with Serendipity"

Anonymous said...

Super challenge. I love your sample. It is beautiful! Here's my card for the challenge. Mahalo for looking!

http://crystalsscrapshack.blogspot.com/2007/10/let-it-snow.html

Shannan Teubner said...

YAY!!! I did one!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/700851?cat=500&ppuser=95116

Latisha said...

I finally got to play and use your sketch!! Here is a link to my card.
www.crafteebee.blogspot.com
ps
I added you to my fav blogs on the side of my blog...I hope that is ok

Kraftin' Kimmie said...

I SWEAR this card started out to be your sketch....but it took on a life of it's own!! Hahaha!! I wanted to share anyway!!!

http://kraftinkimmieskorner.blogspot.com/2007/10/another-magnolia.html