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15 Minute Mojo


Okay, I had a little pocket of time, so I created this super simple sample card for this week's mojo sketch. This sketch was inspired by the bed railing in the Verve Project Parade Inspiration Challenge photo, and so I decided to go with a flourishy patterned paper, in keeping with the inspiration piece. The designer paper is from Chatterbox and to do the panels, I simply started with a 4" square of designer paper. I then cut four strips 1/2 inch wide and then one strip 3/8" wide (which gets thrown away) to account for the gutters in between each strip. If you want bigger gutters, you just cut a bigger strip. Next I mounted the strips on a 4 1/8" square piece of black cardstock.

The rectangle is cut and embossed with Nestabilities Classic Rectangle dies and mounted on a black Nestabilities scallop rectangle. I stamped the plain butterfly from Fluttering By in Versafine Onyx Black and then colored with a Copic {BG10} marker and covered with a mixture of Dazzling Diamonds/Diamond Glaze. I finished off with three rhinestones in the corner and the sentiment from Petals & Stems in the corner. Finished card size is 4.25" square. Easy peasey! :)

17 comments

Shannan Teubner said...

Just gorgeous, Julee! I love it!

Natasha said...

This is gorgeous! Love the touch of shimmer!!

Lisa said...

I bet when I case it, it will take me more like 30-45 minutes, but THANKS for putting something "easy-peasy" out there! LOL! We won't discuss how long it took me to case one of your other cards last night... LOL!

Sharon in NE said...

Julee-your ideas are incredible!!

Marisa said...

Love the simplicity of this card. Great colour combo to make the black pop against it. Thanks for the measurements too - some days I'm mathematically challenged :)

Dawn Easton said...

Get out...15 minutes...you rock! This is beautiful! I haven't had a chance to do the Verve challenge yet but definitely will! Your card is fabulous. I made one too but will definitely do another!

Jennifer Meyer said...

YEA its Monday, that means another fun sketch from Julee! Beautiful card, LOVE the crisp lines and sparkled butterfly! Can't wait to play!

Jennifer :)

Mimi Hornberger said...

That's beautiful. I love the sparkles. TFS! XO, Mimi

Becky G said...

Just beautiful , Julee! I love the shimmery butterfly!

Allison said...

This is so gorgeous! Love it!

thimbles bobbins paper and ink said...

Julee, it may be simple but it is gorgeous! Why do I try to complicate the sketches so? This is a wonderful sketch, your card is beautiful and and I need to give this sketch a try without all the complication I originally saw.

Beautiful card!

Sandy Knecht said...

Beautiful card Julie. I love the way you layered the two colors. The butterfly is drop dead gorgeous.

inkedx2 said...

I love seeing everyone's cards each week. Here is mine.

http://inkedx2.blogspot.com/2008/06/another-mojo.html

Robbie

Lisa Kind said...

Love this card, Julee! Great sketch and beautiful design!

Anonymous said...

here is mine Julee:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/950470?cat=500&ppuser=141637

Anonymous said...

Love this- great sketch!

Ryann said...

I really love this sketch. I will definitely be using it again. I'm a long time lurker but have never participated before. Today was the day! Here is my card: http://rsalamon.blogspot.com/2008/06/just-one-more.html