Welcome to this week's Mojo Monday sketch challenge (MOJO105). It feels good to be back home with my family again. However, my long weekend in St. George as part of the Stampin' Up! Founder's Circle Retreat was fabulous, inspiring and fun. We got the thumbs up to share some early sneak peeks from the next Occasions Mini Catalog. Stay tuned!
STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:
Using the Stampin' Up! In Color Markers, I applied Rich Razzleberry, Dusty Durango and Soft Suede directly to the rubber of the tree leaves. Be sure to "huff" a few times on the inked rubber to moisten before stamping.
- To layer the leaves precisely over the tree trunk, a Stamp-a-ma-jig is your BFF (best friend forever).
- A 1" Circle Punch was a life saver in creating the big scallop border. I used the spiral "leaves" from the Trendy Trees stamp set before punching.
- Experiment with layering punches to produce unique effects. I adore the Word Window Punch layered over the Modern Label Punch. I swooped this clever idea from my Stampin' Pretty Pal, Melissa Young.
- I used the Photo Corners Punch to pop out the top left corner element. It's perfect for creating a quick right angle.
- Think you can't use ribbon on a masculine card? Sure you can. Just keep it clean. It dresses up a card in the way a tie dresses up a suit. Check out more of my masculine card samples.
DON'T MISS OUT! There's still time to play the Pals Paper Arts KISS Challenge (Keep It Simple, Sweetie). Check out the latest samples and let your artistic juices flow.
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Stamp Set: Trendy Trees (113258)
Paper: Dusty Durango Designer Series Paper (115689), Dusty Durango (115321), Rich Razzleberry (115316), Soft Suede (115318), Whisper White (100730)
Ink: Dusty Durango (115654), Rich Razzleberry (115658), Soft Suede (115657), Stampin' Up! In Color Markers (116329)
Cool Tools: 1" Circle Punch (109046), Modern Label Punch (116630), Word Window Punch (105090), Photo Corners Punch (109042), Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049)
The Perfect Touch: Rich Razzleberry 1/2" Polka Dot Ribbon (115613), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
Gorgeous card, gorgeous colors!!! Hugs,
I think Eggplant and Tangerine (or Pumpkin Pie) would be beautiful. Hugs, M
Mary Fish, Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
Stampin’ Pretty
6651 N. Paseo de Los Altos
Tucson, AZ 85704
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What a happy color combination! You brightened my day!
Wow your colours and sketch interpretation is spectacular – now that’s a word I dont use every day! Thank you so much – we dont have the razzleberyy in Aust. Have to try Casing this in eggplant and tangerine… thanks for the Great inspiration.
Very nice card. Great color combinations.
Very nice card. Great color combinations.
I love your color combo and overall interpretation of this sketch. I must admit, as many times as I have looked through the catty, I have never notice the tree stamp you used! It is so cute and I love how you colored the leaves various colors.
Love how you used the circle stamp for the borders and corner.
Mary, this is absolutely gorgeous. You always come up with the classiest new ideas, and make them look so simple. Congratulations on achieving Founder’s Circle! You are very deserving.
So cool, Mary! I am seeing “circles” as well as “dots” before my eyes! Great as always!
What an interesting color combination, but it works well together. Good Work!
Wow, I am loving these colors together!
Mary your art really pops!! Nice colors and sleek design really nice!
Really pretty (and unique) color combo, Mary.
I love the multi-colored leaves.
This is a great color combo for fall – love the designs of this card… diamonds, circles, strips. So FUN
Mary this is so cute! Can’t wait to try this sketch and copy your idea too!
LOVE this card!! Trendy trees is one of my favorite sets, and I love how you used the tops for the scallops on the bottom. As always, wonderful work!!
Amy
Another home run with this one! Wow!!! I am SO impressed with how you have used the Trendy Trees set! The scallops created with the treetop are just the perfect touch. I LOVE it!
TFS!
Cindy
love this!!! great idea with the circles!!! awesoem color combo!
I love the Trendy Trees set and your colorful card!
Great color combo and use of circles rather than a scalloped border.
Mary, I absolutely love these colors together. Another beautiful card! Thanks for all the inspiration.
What a pretty card! The colors are amazing!
Fabulous colors!!
Great job with the sketch! Love those fall-like colors you chose. Neat combo!
Have a great day Mary!