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 It's time for another Mojo Monday challenge, and since it's the first Monday of the month, that means it's a CONTEST week!  Play along for your chance to win a Verve set of your choosing!  Head on over to the Mojo Monday blog for the sketch and all the details, not to mention some fabulous eye candy from the design team.

For my sample card, I used some more of that Stella and Rose Mabel Collection paper.  I just love the colors and wanted to use this fun orange butterfly I found in my stash.  I had lots of fun with die cuts, using a flourish Sizzix die and the Notebook Edge die from MFT.  The little border along my triangles is the negative of that notebook edge.  So fun!

For stamping, I pulled out an old favorite, Love's Flower.  I noticed that the small flower fits really well in the flower punch from the SU Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack., so I stamped the small flower several times, colored with Copics, punched out, added some glitter/diamond glaze mixture and accented with orange bling from Pizzazz Aplenty.  I did the same with the larger flower, hand cutting a little border around it to match the others, then layered them over my circle and added the sentiment in Bermuda Bay.  A little bling on my flourish die cut and I was done.

Thanks to everyone who has left such sweet condolences on my grandmother's passing.  We spent the weekend surrounded by family, celebrating her life and putting her to rest.  Such a bittersweet time filled with much sadness, laughter and tears.  I'm still not feeling much like creating (thankfully I already had this card finished), so please forgive the silence here on the blog the next few days.

Enabler's List:
Stamps:  Love's Flower (Verve Stamps)
Paper: Stella and Rose Mable Collection (My Mind's Eye), Really Rust, Bermuda Bay
Ink: Really Rust, Bermuda Bay (SU!), Vintage Photo (Ranger Distress), Copics
Accessories:  Notebook Edge Die-namics (MFT), Classic and Petite Scallop Circles Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Flourish die (Sizzix), Butterfly (Prima), Tiny Attacher (Tim Holtz), Round-it-all (Zutter), light sapphire and orange flatback rhinestones (Pizzazz Aplenty), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (SU!), glitter, diamond glaze (Judikins)

24 comments

Dawn Easton said...

Julee, this is beautiful! I'm loving the colours of this paper lately!! Your butterfly is so pretty!

I've been thinking of you and sending you big hugs!

Keva said...

Well, this is just beautiful! I love the way you used the "scrap" part of the die to make another border (that is what you did, right??). The colors are also fantastic. I'm sorry about your grandmother. I'll keep your amily in my thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous said...

This is such a stunning card and a wonderful sketch.

Marisa said...

Oh Julee....my heart goes out to you and I'm shedding a few tears for your sorrow....please have Mark give you the hugest hug from me, okay :) My prayers will be with you and your family. Take as long as you need to - we'll all be here when you return.

As for the card, it is fabulous!! Love the colour combo and all the wonderful Julee touches.

Selene Kempton said...

This is smokin beautiful! I love the gorgeous hues of blue and pumpkin together.. Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.

Pattie said...

I absolutely adore everything about this card...the colors are right up my alley...can't wait to get home from work and play along with the challenge!

Susi said...

That DP is beautiful, and your card, as it is aptly titled, is FAB-U-LOUS! Fun sketch, I hope to play along soon! My sincerest condolences to you & your family!

Ravengirl said...

I am glad that you had this lovely card made in advance! Your silence will be completely understood. I hope you take good care of yourself!

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Stunning Julee!! Love, love, love the colors and your super fab butterfly!! There just ain't nothin' you don't rock!!!

MariLynn said...

Gorgeous. I love the butterfly!!

Riet said...

So gorgeous card Julee,I love your papers and the colours.

Hugs Riet.x

scrappingnana said...

Your card is gorgeous. Love the colors and papers you used. TFS

christie's blog said...

Hi can you tell me what size the scetch needs to be for the contest?
Thank you
Christie

Sarah Gough said...

SO gorgeous Julee, love the orange!

Peachy Wessels said...

Your card is beautiful. It is always hard to lose a loved one! My heart goes out to you and your family. Take care.

Basement Stamper said...

Your card is gorgeous, love those colors and the butterfly is beautiful!

Notes by Nina said...

So sorry for your loss Julee.

Beautful card, I love the colours.

Samantha said...

Your card is stunning...i love it!!

So sorry to hear about your loss.

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

That is one beautiful card right there, stunning colors and wonderful details!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Gorgeous card Julee. The colors are so pretty and I love the butterlfy! Fabulous sketch as always. :o)

Mona Pendleton said...

Stunning card Julee! Love all layers and that patterned paper! The butterfly is gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration and another awesome sketch!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card Julie!! I love those beautiful colors and sparkle on the butterflies! Fabulous details and sketch :) Thank you for sharing!

Mickaela said...

And same for you, its a really nice card! A really like the colorcombo!

Donalda said...

Girl I so love the cards you make. THey always have so much detail in them. Always just beautiful dear. Hugs