Mojo Monday/MOJO326-Keep Shining

TO: Kathy H(I do not know how to get in touch with you, so I am sharing here). or anyone else who wants to know....lol. Julee Tilman started Mojo Monday waaaaayyy back when...lol. You can go to the Mojo Monday Blog and scroll the top tabs to get the sketches back to 2010. The very first Mojo sketch started on Julee's blog, it is September 3, 2007. I hope this helps ya!

Good morning, we are only hours away from a New Year...yippie...I am looking forward top 2014. I am all about new beginnings! My little circle card today is for me...lol...I want to "keep shining" into 2014, no matter what we have gone through we should always shine! The sentiment is from the Verve set Shining Star. I sorta turned the sketch a bit, luv the straight clean lines and all the polka dots...cuuuute. I have added several glimmer stars, they are tiny but very cute. Be sure to check out the mojo makers creations, these ladies are amazing! Happy Monday and Happy New Years Eve Eve....teehehehehe....enjoy!

Stamps: Shining Star(Verve Stamps)
Paper: White Card Stock, SU Glimmer Paper, and Misc. Designer Papers
Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger)
Accessories: A Cut Above Starry Die Set By Verve, Spellbinders Scalloped Circle Nesties and Circle Nesties, SU Square Punch, Doily, Buralp String, Washi Tape, and Glue Dots

Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO326

Mojo Monday/MOJO321-Merry Christmas

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Good morning, it is circle or square week at the mojo Monday blog, what a fun sketch. I went with lots of different strips of paper in patterns of red and white. I added a grey embossed bottom section...I am luvin grey! I have used the sentiment from the Verve set Holiday Treats. I layered bakers twine and ties it in a bow, soooooo cute! Be sure to stop by the Mojo Monday blog and see what the other mojo makers have created, these ladies rock!

Stamps: Holiday Treats(Verve Stamps)

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Basic Gray, White(SU) and Misc. Designer Papers

Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger)

Accessories: Spellbinders Scalloped Circle Nesties, Circle Nesties, SU Circle Punch, Embossing Folders, Bakers Twine, 3D Foam Squares and Glue Dots

Mojo Monday/MOJO317- Season's Greetings

It is circle or square week at Mojo Monday, fun circle sketch! I have used the newly released Verve Stamp sets Holiday Treats and Unto Us. I used the Classy Label Die to cut the shape for the reindeer and glittered it up like a snowy background. I cannot wait to see what you create with this weeks sketch...enjoy!

Stamps: Holiday Treats and Unto Us(Verve Stamps)

Paper: Cream Card Stock and Designer Paper(Simple Stories)

Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger)

Accessories: A Cut Above Classy Label Die and Reindeer Fun Set by Verve, Spellbinders Scalloped Circle Nesties, Circle Nesties, Best Glue Ever, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares

Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO317

Mojo Monday/MOJO313-Happy Birthday

Hi friends, it is circle or square week at the Mojo Monday blog and I created a sweet little circle card. Look at those sweet butterflies, they where made with the raindrops from the new Rain or Shine Verve set, aren't they adorable? Julee shared on one of her cards, she made them using the raindrops and I couldn't wait to do the same..soooo cuuuute! I added stickles and a clear gemstone....eeecccckkk..luv them! I have used the colors from the Dynamic Duos, hope you have a super day...enjoy!

Dynamic Duos: colors/DD72
Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO313

Mojo Monday/MOJO308-Let Go and Let God

Good morning friends, it is circle or square week at Mojo Monday, I went with the sweet circle card. I also played along with the Dynamic Duos colors, gorgeous combo! I have embossed and sanded the deep coral piece of card stock. I added the sentiment from the Verve set Let It Be; this is an awesome encouraging sentiment set. I used the Cut Above Verve Die called Mini Bookplate, a super cute shape! I have added a collage of flower embellies with an nostalgic carnival ticket. That is all from me today, I should be posting daily this week. I am home from work so I will be creating everyday...woohoo...enjoy!

Stamps: Let It Be(Verve)

Paper: White Card Stock and Misc. Designer Paper

Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger)

Accessories: A Cut Above Mini Bookplate Die by Verve, Spellbinders Large Scalloped Circles, Embossing Folder, Lace Trim, Crocheted Flower, Button, Paper Flower, Carnival Ticket, Burlap String, Sanding Block, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares

Dynamic Duos: colors/#DD67

Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO308

Mojo Monday/MOJO299-Let It Be

Good morning, it is Mojo Monday time and it is circle or square week, I am going to switch it up one of these days and make a square...lol. The little circle cards are just so fun to make and even more fun to give away, super sweet! I used the Verve set, Let It Be and I used A Cut Above Wavy Heart Die for the sweet flowered heart...soooo cute! I used A Cut Above Mini Bookplate Die by Verve for my sentiment, it fits perfectly! Hope your Monday is great...enjoy!

The secret of living a life of excellence is merely a matter of thinking thoughts of excellence. Really, it's a matter of programming our minds with the kind of information that will set us free.

                                                      ~Charles R. Swindoll                                                

Stamps: Let It Be(Verve)
Paper: White Card Stock and Misc. Designer Paper
Ink: Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories: A Cut Above Wavy Heart Die by Verve, A Cut Above Mini Bookplate Die by Verve, Scalloped Circle Nesties, Circle Nesties, SU Square Punch, Burlap String, Paper Flower, Gemstones, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Challenges 4 Everybody: anything goes
Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO299
Word Art Wednesday: anything uplifting goes

Mojo Monday/MOJO295-HELLO

I have several posts today, to see my Shabby Tea Room Post click here.  To preview the new Waltzingmouse Stamps post, click here!

Good morning, it is circle or square week at Mojo Monday, a fun week!  Happy Memorial Day to all my American friends. We are having to say goodbye to Stephanie today, this will be her last Mojo sketch; be sure to stop by her blog and wish her well...her creations are worth the trip! I also played along with Dynamic Duos, sweet blues.  There are several new pots on my blog today, be sure to browse around you don't want to miss anything.  Hope you have a great Monday and start to your week....enjoy!

Dynamic Duos: blues/DD54
Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO295

Mojo Monday/MOJO291-Hello

Good morning Mojo fans, it is circle or square week at the Mojo Monday blog, we luv circle square week, don't you?  I have made sweet circle cards most of these weeks, they are soooo darlin.  A perfect card to tuck in someones lunch bag, briefcase, and jacket before the start of their day.  I have used rolled flowers and a sweet "hello" sentiment.  I also played along with the Color Throwdown colors.  Be sure to check out the Verve sale, it ends the end of this month.

I've come to believe that all my past failure and frustration were actually laying the foundation for the understandings that have created the new level of living I now enjoy.

                                                                     ~Tony Robbins

Stamps:  Happy Hello(Verve)

Paper: White Card Stock, and Designer Paper(PinkPaislee)

Ink: Archival Jet Black(Ranger)

Accessories: Spellbinders Scalloped Circle Nesties, Circle Nesties, SU Square Punch, Rolled Flower Die, Pearls, Seam Binding, SU Leaf Die, SU Circle Dies, Lace Trim, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Color Throwdown: colors/CTD239

Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO291

Simon Says Stamp: anything goes

Mojo Monday/MOJO286-Thanks

Good morning, it is round or square week at Mojo Monday and you know I adore those sweet little circle cards!  I like using the Spellbinders Blossom Nesties for the base.  I also played along with Dynamic Duos color challenge....sweet colors!  The sentiment is from the Verve set Words Cannot Express and it is on sale...woohoo!  I added a sweet heart using the A Cut Above by Verve Wavy Heart Die, luv the shape.  I glittered it up and added a bow and burlap, totally cute!  I hope you have a wonderful start to your week, I am preparing for our Dinner Theater that our church will be performing this Thursday and Friday...enjoy!

Dynamic Duo: colors/DD#45
Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO286

Mojo Monday/MOJO278-Thank You

Hello peeps, I am sharing my take on this past Mojo Monday's card, I went with a sweet circle card. I have also played along with The Shabby Tea Room inspiration photo and the use of buttons.  I have used the sweet True Love Designer paper from Basicgrey, this is a gorgeous paper pack!  I have used the Blossom Nesties for my shape and left out some of the layers because this card size is very small.

Have you heard of Cards For A Cause?  Every month we spotlight a new cause, I would luv for you to join the fun of an optional challenge and discover some great places to send those extra cards you have lying around.  You can read more about Cards For A Cause here!

Mojo Monday: sketch/mojo278
Shabby Tea Room: colors and buttons/#151

Mojo Monday/MOJO274 Be Yourself

 Good morning, it is Mojo Monday circle square week, my favorite time of the month!  I adore making these circle cards and went with the largest Spellbinders scalloped circle for the base.  I used the sweet polka dotted paper from Peebles, the collection is called Walnut Grove.  I found this adorable paper pack at my LSS, I have not seen this brand before.  I used the Verve stamp set Lean on Me the circle shape is a Verve die called Scalloped Flower Die.  The best thing, they both are on sale!  Julee is having a huge sale, head on over and do some shopping; the sale ends today!  Also, I have listed lots of cards in my Etsy Boutique be sure to stop by and pick something up!  I can't wait to see what you create and have a fabulous New Years...enjoy!

Mojo Monday/MOJO269 Thinking of You

Good morning peeps, well the long weekend has come to an end...sigh...I am very thankful to have a job, but I really do enjoy my time at home.  Well, it is circle or square week, I went with my usual circle card, I adore making these sweet little guys.  This is a fun sketch too, Julee has created it for us.  I went with the Big Blossom Nesties for the base of my card.  I added the half doily and then tickets for the long panels, a little banner for the sentiment.  Completed with a glittered butterfly that was in my stash that had not made it in previous creations and the glittered heart held on by a tiny clothespin.  I really hope you have a great day...enjoy!

Stamps:  Joyful Blossoms(Verve)

Paper:  Pink Card Stock and Designer Paper

Ink:  Jet Black Archival Ink(Ranger)

Accessories: Blossom Nesties, Doily  Carnival Tickets, Glitter, Gemstones, Clothespin, SU Glimmer Paper, SU Square Punch, Janome Sewing Machine, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO269

Mojo Monday/MOJO265 Never Give Up

Good morning friends!  It is Monday and that means another fabulous mojo sketch; this week is circle or square week and you know I luv those circle cards...tehehehe.  Julee has created this fabulous sketch, I am luvin all the layers!  I also used one of my favorite color combos black and green, they are the color challenge over at the Authentique blog.  As soon as I seen the colors I knew I wanted to play, I only have the papers from Authentique, I did not know they had lots of other tags and embellies...I placed an order to get some for myself.  I also am playing along with the SCS HYCCT challenges, it is for a great cause, you can play along with us here.  I hope you have a super exciting Monday..*grin*....enjoy!

If the sky falls, hold up your hands.  ~Author Unknown

Stamps:  Hope Blooms(Verve)
Paper: Black, Cream Card Stock, and Enchanted and Festive Designer Paper(Authentique)
Ink:  Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories:  Spellbinders Scalloped Circle Nesties, Circle Nesties, Picot Circle Nesties, Seam Binding, Button, 3D Foam Squares,and Glue Dots

Authentique:  color challenge

Mojo Monday:  sketch/MOJO265

SCS HYCCT1217:  pinking shears/decorative edge 

Mojo Monday/MOJO260 Never Give Up

Good morning friends, it is Monday...we luv Monday's at the Mojo Monday Blog...we hope that you do too!  This week is especially fun because it is circle or square week, I adore the sweet circle cads...they are just the perfect little sumin sumin for that special person in your life.  I have used the amazing colors from The Color Throwdown.  I used the big tickets of Tim Holtz, these are awesome, they are big enough by there self for a sentiment.  The Verve stamp set and die are from the new release; the stamp is set is Borderline...a great all around set.  There are three sweet dies that go with this set, you can see them here. Hope you have a fabulous Monday, I cannot wait to see what you do with this weeks sketch...enjoy!


The Color Throwdown:  colors/CTD210
Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO260

Mojo Monday/MOJO256 Sweet Circle Prayer

Good morning mojo fans, it is circle or square week at the Mojo Monday Blog.  I adore the sweet little circle cards and this week I have used one of the NEW Plain Janes stamps from Verve!   I also played along with the gals at JUGS, it has been awhile ladies!  I adore the gals at JUGS, but have not been so busy lately, so glad I was able to play along this week....luv the inspiration photo too!  I was drawn to the colors and shabby look; using lace, burlap, and a handmade ribbon flower on my sweeeet circle card.  I hope your Monday is a great start to a wonderful week...enjoy!    

JUGS:  inspiration photo/JUGS151
Mojo Monday: sketch/MOJO256

Mojo Monday/MOJO252 HELLO

Good morning mojo fans, it is circle or sqaure week at the Mojo Monday Blog.  I went with the circle card, my favorite non traditional shaped cards.  I did leave off the one layer, it was getting to crowded...lol.  I added the "hello" sentiment and left it at that....I like it..*grin*.  I can't wait to see what you create this week, this is a super fun sketch.  Don't forget to head over to the Mojo Monday Blog and see what the other T has created....amazing!  I hope you have a wonderful week...enjoy!

Mojo Monday/MOJO247-Many Blessings

Good morning mojo fans, I am thrilled to be sharing today's take on the Mojo Monday Sketch....you know I went with the circle card...luv these sweet cards!  I have used papers from Glitz and a glittered heart with a button a burlap.  A little lace and seam binding make this a cute card and super easy to put together.  I also used the colors from CR84FN, a romantic collection of colors...perfect for the glittered heart!  Be sure to stop by the Mojo Monday Blog and see what the other mojo makers have created, awesome mojo creations.  I hope you have a wonderful day...enjoy!

Blessed are those who give without remembering. And blessed are those who take without forgetting.

~Bernard Meltzer 

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CR84FN: colors/#57
Mojo Monday:  sketch/MOJO247

Mojo Monday/MOJO243-Thanks A Bunch

Good morning mojo fans, it is circle or square week at the Mojo Monday Blog.  I hope you will join us in the fun and create something.  If you have never tried a circle card, I challenge you to try it, they are the sweetest and so much fun to make!  I normally use the largest scalloped circle nestie for my base, it is approx. 4 1/4" at the widest part, the same size as a regular A2 card.  I am including the instructions below to help get you started.  I use option #1, I like for the card to be a complete circle when you look at it from the front.  I have played along with the CR84FN color challenge.  I hope your Memorial Day is a blessing....I want to thank each and every person who has served and is serving in our Armed Forces...THANK YOU!  May you have a blessed and honorable day...enjoy!  
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CR84FN:  colors/CR84FN55
Mojo Monday:  sketch/MOJO243

Circle Card Instructions

I have been asked how I make my circle cards, so I am going to list quick instructions. I am listing two different options
OPTION 1
-cut card stock using the largest circle or scalloped circle nesting label
-score one of the circles on Scor Pal on the first mark(1/2 inch mark) this will be the back part of the card
-decorate the top circle
-put glue on the part above the scored part of the bottom circle and adhere the decorated circle to the bottom
-be sure to line up as much as possible so that your card when free standing is straight

OPTION2
-run a piece of folded card stock through the BIG Shot with a small part exposed above the nesting label
-this option makes it so you do not have to glue, it is held together by the piece that is not cut

I hope this helps, if you need anything else please let me know.