This week's Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge (MOJO180) let's you decide. Round or Square. I opted for round since it's out of my comfort zone but ended up a delightful foundation for pretty paper things!
It's an honor to be the sketch designer this week on Mojo Monday. Thanks, Julee T!
STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:
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I'm on such a Crumb Cake "bender" lately. I even used the Crumb Cake polka dot pattern from the Neutrals Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack. If you like simplicity in pattern, especially smaller patterns for card making, the Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper Stacks are the "bomb!" - Sew Cute! A needle and linen thread combined with a Paper Piercing Tool and Paper Piercing Template (Stampin' Up! Mat Pack) evolve quickly into a cross-stitch accent.
- Glimmer Brads (Glimmer Basics) add some serious pizzazz to the bird and butterfly. The champagne color looks dazzling with Crumb Cake. Perhaps it was the glitz of the Oscars that influenced me 🙂
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Stamp Set: A Word For You (W117032, C120528)
Paper: Neutrals Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack (117157), First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper (121878), Crumb Cake (120953), Basic Black (121045)
Ink: Basic Black (101179)
Cool Tools: Two Step Bird Punch (117191), 1 3/4" Circle Punch (119850), Circle Scissor Plus (112530), Glass Mat (112531), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Scallop Circle Bigz Die (113468), Beautiful Wings Embosslits (118138), Paper Piercing Tool (116631), Mat Pack (105826)
The Perfect Touch: Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon (122332), Glimmer Basics Glimmer Brads (121003)
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Such a pretty, pretty card. I love this bird punch and am always looking for a variety of ways to use it. Thanks for the idea(s) with the glitter brads!
Mary, you are the featured stamping artist on my blog today with this card, it’s a beauty. Stampinwithfran.typepad.com [email protected]
What a stunner, Mary!
Terrific card, Mary! Love the neutral color combination…very snazzy!!!
this is sooooooooooo beautiful and striking. i may have to CASE it just for me. i’m not sure the men in my life (husband, two grown sons) would appreciate the detail even if i sent them one (nice masculine card!!!).
thanks, mary. love love love your work.
Jo Ann.
this is sooooooooooo beautiful and striking. i may have to CASE it just for me. i’m not sure the men in my life (husband, two grown sons) would appreciate the detail even if i sent them one (nice masculine card!!!).
thanks, mary. love love love your work.
Jo Ann.
Beautiful card Mary. I love the combination of Crumb Cake and Black!
Your card is gorgeous! Love the neutral combination that you used as well as the stitching that you added.
Mary
That card is gorgeous! I love how you used neutrals for a very elegant, organic look! Lots of great details on your creation…
Cindy
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It’s a 10! Mary, you are so inspiring. Thank you.
I love the colour combo. Thank you for sharing.
I would’ve gone square. What can I say, I’m a square kinda gal!!! Love the color combo… elegant!
Love the sketch today and your card is awesome. Love the colors (I’m always drawn to tans and browns) and the bird is so cute. Thanks for the challenge
You stitched! I’m impressed. I, too, have used a lot of Crumb Cake lately!!
This is so pretty. Great colors and details.
Just love your card. Yes I agree that you are so an inspiration!
Beautiful! this will be on my inspiration post tomorrow. TFS
So pretty Mary. Love the color combo and the pretty bird. The stithes look great. :o)
Beautiful, Mary! I love the stitching!
I love Crumb Cake too – it is fabulous here with black! And stitches – wow! Wonderfully detailed card!
Birds, butterflies and polkadots what a great combo. fantastic card, the detail is over the top.
You are an inspiration! Just love your cards…they are beautiful!
On my next shopping list…more Crumb Cake paper and ds paper…
Don’cha just love those butterflies! I do! Great card.
Ohhhhh, I’m in awe!!! Your card is beautiful. I love each and every detail. Your a sketch design is fabulous. Hugs,
Love your card! I am such a fan of Crum Cake, it’s one of Stampin’ Ups most versitile colors. The linen thread is very eye catching!
I follow several blogs of very talented designers, but I believe your style best suits my personal taste. Your cards are have such a clean look, but are not so simple to be boring. I absolutely love what you do with paper, shapes and embellishments. Thanks for the inspiration.
I really like this card! You are amazing…it doesn’t matter what colors, look or style you try, you always make an excellent card…wow!
Oh Mary Mary, this card is simply beautiful. You have a wonderful talent and I love every card you make. This is one of my favorites. Thanks for always sharing your talents with us.
Sooooo beautiful!!! You just can’t go wrong with Crumb Cake, and I love that you’ve paired it with black for an elegant, understated result. Love this, Mary!
Hi Mary,
I love the color combo of this card. Crumb cake is one of my favorite colors and I think this card is amazing. I love the stitching detail, too! Absolutely beautiful!
Amy
Absolutely beautiful! Your are one talented lady Mary! You never cease to amaze me! Love all of your creations and your blog! Thanks for all you do!
Good morning, Mary: I love all your cards, this one in particular is beautiful!! I never would’ve thought of that color combination, it’s so elegant with the touch of gold from the brads and the ribbon. You see? You are always teaching, I’m always learning. Thank you.
Maria.