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Be Joyful

Hi friends!  It's Monday again and time for another Mojo Monday sketch.  This week's sketch is an easy one that can be dressed up or down for all sorts of options.



I started with the Celebrate inspiration challenge in mind, so pulled out spun sugar and worn lipstick distress ink, smooshed it onto watercolor paper and spritzed to get a lovely pink.  Once that was dry, I used the Gothic layering stencil to sponge on more worn lipstick ink for a fun background, finishing the background by sponging with worn lipstick and distressing the edges and flicking a few water droplets.

On another piece of the smooshed paper, I embossed the Be and Joyful sentiments  as well as the large bee from The Buzz set in silver.  The bee is cut with the coordinating The Buzz Die Set , then I added some glossy glaze and a dusting of glitter to the wings for ultimate sparkle.  

My circle element is a bit abstract today... a little nest of metallic silver thread behind the scrap of silver polka dot vellum.  I scraped a bit of watered down white paint over the vellum, then scribbled some glue along the edges and sprinkled on some silver glitter.  I finished off with some sparkling rhinestone flourishes.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have a fabulous start to your week!

Enabler's List
Mojo Monday 412 Sketch
Stamps: The Buzz (Verve Stamps)
Paper: watercolor distress paper (Tim Holtz), silver foil vellum (SU!)
Ink: worn lipstick, spun sugar (Ranger Distress), versamark, white paint
Accessories: The Buzz Die Set (A Cut Above by VERVE), silver detail embossing powder (Ranger), Gothic layering stencil (Tim Holtz), glitter, glossy glaze, silver thread, rhinestone flourishes

10 comments

JoAnn said...

Beautiful card. Love the pretty colors. That background you created is stunning.
I see you have a new blog header and I love your new photo.

Luanne said...

This is awesome. That bee is so cute in silver!! Love it!

Anonymous said...

Wow. This seems like a color leap for you Julee! As always you nailed it.

SewPaperPaint said...

Love your shabby work lately! So pretty!

Maureen said...

So pretty! LOVE all the silver and vellum. ox

Lisa Lynn said...

Your card is gorgeous. Love the silver.

Wanda Cullen said...

Love the mix of glam and shabby together! Fabulous background and beautiful card!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous Julee! I love all the silver and sparkly bits!

D- said...

Your card is gorgeous. Love all the wonderful elements you put together to create it. Thanks for sharing.
Crafty hugs,
Dawn
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

Mimi said...

Such a pretty card; love all of the techniques you used! It just turned out awesome!