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Hi there!  It's Monday again and that means it's time for a new sketch over on the Mojo Monday blog!  This week's sketch was inspired by this card that I made when I was at Laurie's a few weeks back.  It's rare that I do the same layout more than once, but I really liked how the card turned out, especially the diagonal ribbon element, so I thought it would be fun to give it another go as this week's sketch.


This time around I was going for a shabby chic feel with a touch of elegance, something the recipient of this card does oh-so-well.  I had the hardest time photographing my finished card, though.  It looks so much "dirtier" around the edges in the photo than in real life.  It's a lot softer in person, with just a hint of aged edges and a whole lot more sparkle!  :)

 
I pulled out one of my favorite sets from 2010, Feel the Sun and paired it with the new Vintage Oval Frame  and coordinating Vintage Oval Die.  The patterned paper is from the Webster's Pages Wonderfall and Vintage Vogue collection, and I added some ivory cardstock embossed with the Kassie's Brocade cuttlebug folder, then inked with some mulled lavendar distress ink.  The ribbon is from May Arts and I added a couple open roses from Wild Orchid Crafts.  Then added some glitter around the Vintage Oval frame and on the roses, finishing off with some distressed edges and a few pearl accents from Pizzazz Aplenty.

Okay, that's all from me this fine Monday morning!  Be sure to hop over to the Verve Blog each day this week to see what the Divas have cooked up for our Triple Play Project Parade.

16 comments

Selene Kempton said...

Both cards are stunning.. I have a real thing for white.. That big gorgeous ribbon, really pokes me in the eye (in a good way).. :D Thanks for another great sketch.

Pattie said...

Gorgeous times two!!! Love them both and I love the sentiment on top of the flower stamp too!

Maureen said...

so soft and pretty, Julee...and that ribbon!! Oh, I bet it tastes like vanilla!! Love all the inking on the distressed layer.

Marisa said...

Aaaack, another off angle panel sketch LOL! Gorgeous card. Love the inking over the embossed panel and the lovely touch of lace. Have a fabulous Thanksgiving!

Teresa Kline said...

wow, this is stunning, I luv the shabby feel and all of the vanilla...very pretty...have a super day!

enjoy *~*

Radha said...

You and your work both a PRO!!!
Love it! so much... LOVE IT!

Keva said...

This is so pretty, Julie. I really like the vintage look of it and the "dirty" edges.

Riet said...

What a beautiful card Julee.

Hugs Riet.x

Lorie M aka MelodyGal said...

Julee, this is beautiful. I love the flower stamped in the center of the label. It really dresses up the sentiment. The vintage look is so romantic and feminine. And the colors are lovely. Fabulous creation.

Basement Stamper said...

beautiful cards, I really love to see how you use the sets. I sometimes am stumped so it's great to see how everyone else uses them.

Unknown said...

oh my gosh this card is just stunning, I love it.

Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4u said...

They are both beautiful! I love the elegance and the color choices of both

Miss Vink said...

So beautiful ....

Anonymous said...

just poppin around some of my favorite stampin peeps blogs to tell you how thankful I am to know you and how much I appreciate your blog!!

Have a wonderful weekend!!

squirrellyshirley

Anonymous said...

Julee my friend, this is bloody brillant! That touch of plum is beautiful!

Radha said...

Love it!
well done