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Mojo Monday 96 Peacock

Stampin up very thankful peacock mojo monday

More Mojo Monday Mojo-liciousness!  My design for this week's Mojo Monday Sketch 96 highlights some of my new favorites from the latest Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog, the Very Thankful stamp set (love that peacock and $2 goes to support the Ronald McDonald House) and Nouveau Chic Designer Series Paper.

  • The Nouveau Chic Designer Series Paper is even prettier in real life than in the catalog.  It combines sophisticated patterns with Basic Black, Basic Gray, Sage Shadow and Apricot Appeal.
  • Prompted by the Mojo sketch, I layered three Nouveau DP strips over Apricot Appeal Textured card stock and a Whisper White 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" card base.  TIP:  Each strip is 1 1/8" wide and 5" tall.
  • Using a Circle Scissor Plus, I cropped a 2" Whisper White circle and easily sized up to create a 2 1/4" Basic Black Circle.  A quick and easy mat.  Delightful tool.
  • The peacock from Very Thankful (don't miss this set on the back inside cover of the catalog) was inked in Jet Black Stazon ink.  TIP:  I prefer Jet Black Stazon  over Basic Black Classic Ink for dark, crisp images. 
  • TIP:  Using a Stamp-a-ma-jig, I lined up the peacock and stamped precisely where I wanted it in the Whisper White Circle.
  • Stampin' Up!'s Soft Subtles Markers in Sage Shadow and Apricot Appeal jazz up the peacock feathers. Simple and very fun to do!
  • I layered the Whisper White Circle over the Basic Black circle.
  • The horizontal banner is created with Apricot Appeal Textured card stock, one of my "go to" tricks for providing a "textural wow" in clean and modern designs.
  • Using a Paper Piercer and Template, I lined up three holes for Stampin' Up!'s Vintage Brads (Black).
  • The banner was adhered with Stampin' Dimensionals for a 3-D effect.
  • TIP:  A coordinated envelope makes a homemade card a home run.  Using another gorgeous pattern from Nouveau Chic, I customized my envelope flap.  Simply attach the designer paper to the flap, flip over and cut away the excess.

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Stampin up very thankful peacock Stamp Set:  Very Thankful (115338)
Paper:  Nouveau Chic Designer Series (115670), Apricot Appeal Textured (Soft Subtles Assorted, 108695), Basic Black (102851), Whisper White (100730)
Ink:  Jet Black Stazon (101406), Stampin' Up! Markers:  Apricot Appeal (105107), Sage Shadow (100040)
Cool Tools:  Circle Scissor Plus (112530), Paper Piercer (116631) and Template (105826, Mat Pack)
The Perfect Touch:  Vintage Brads (109109, Black), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Very Thankful

30 thoughts on “Mojo Monday 96 Peacock”

  1. Can’t wait to get me some of that paper! Gorgeous card Mary – Love what you did with your peacock! Thinking of you as you are unpacking – hope all is well!

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  2. HI M!!

    LOVE the card, and your coloring is FABBY!!
    I’ve had my eye on that peacock, and now I’m just sure I have to get it 😉

    Hugs from Utah,
    Colleen

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  3. How pretty are those papers paired with the peacock image! Beautiful job!

    I can’t believe it’s two weeks to convention already! Counting the days…

    Cindy 🙂

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  4. Who would have guessed that Nouveau Chic paper was so gorgeous? You have an eye for that stuff, I need to case. Thanks, it just went on my wish list. That visitor counter is getting close to you know where. I keep watching to see when you make it. Good luck.

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  5. Your card is just beautiful! I wasn’t sure if I would like the Nouveau Chic paper but I am really starting to like it after seeing a few projects made with it. I just love your blog! Thanks for sharing your talents with us.

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  6. Your card is lovely, Mary; for some reason, when I look at it, the word that comes to mind is ‘calming’.

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  7. Great take on the sketch! Love the color combo and choice of DP. This stamp set is worth it for this stamp alone (in my humble opinion)! Thanks!

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