Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Stars and Stamps Sketch #80

I know I've been MIA for a few days, but my creative spark has fizzled. I just felt burned out, so I've been working on a scrapbook project in the meantime. I made time to do the OWH stars and stamps sketch challenge#80, and this is what I came up with although it doesn't completely fit the sketch. Ah well, they say a sketch is just a starting point, so that's my story and I'm stickin' to it! LOL
I pulled out some scraps for this one, and used an inchie stamp from SU, coloring it with markers before stamping. The white panel underneath the ribbon strips was scored on the Scor-pal for a little added interest. I originally used a large metal flower brad to gather the ribbons, but after it was all glued down it was much too small, so I got out the metal glue and adhered a flower with a matching brad right over the top. It worked and it's fastened permanently now, so I can't change my mind again :)
I'm going in search of my mojo now, so if anyone sees it, please send it back home! Thanks! Have a fantastic day!

Carol

18 comments:

jimlynn said...

I don't know if it fits the sketch or not Carol, but no matter....it's wonderful. Such pretty colors too. Love how you did the ribbon on that panel.
Lynn

Janice M said...

Cute card Carol! I like the way tou did the ribbon with the flower! Hope your Mojo returns soon. Stay cool, going to be pretty warm again today!

Julie said...

Great card! The sketch is just a starting point! I love the way you gathered the ribbons. Thanks for joining us in this week's OWH Stars & Stamps Sketch Challenge!

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

Well now, there you are! Good to see you again! This is truly sweet. And folks, if you could see this awesome little scrapbooking project she has been lost in, trust me the mojo is not hiding.

Donna Hanley said...

Carol, You'd never know your MoJo was missing. Your card is very, very nice. All your papers go so well together. I love that little inchie and your brads bring it all together so nicely. Now I've got busy and make my sketch card. I also lost my MoJo this weekend. Talk soon.

Benzi said...

To me, it looks as if your mojo has returned, Carol. This is sooooo pretty.I really love those green and blue colors together...and the inchie is so cute.

Marlene said...

Awww, your card is pretty...and no worries...we all get into that creative funk every now and then. Here's to hoping your mojo returns and you feel like creating again!

The Rubber Maid said...

Love what you did with your colors here and the little inchie stamp is adorable. Turned out fantastic.
Pat

redwasher1 said...

Well, it looks like you got it back!! This is gorgeous!!!But I know what you mean I've been lacking creative juices lately myself. Love the blues and the ribbon on this lovely card.

Jennipher said...

Love those metallic blue pearls and twisted ribbon. Looks fabulous!

Susan (rainy) said...

This is beautiful, Carol. Looks like your creative spark is sparkling here!

Wendy said...

Beautiful card as always Carol!Love the color combo, papers and your little image but I especially love what you did with the flower & brad! It really makes the card pop! Nice job! :)

Cherie said...

Carol, this is really beautiful! I love the colors you used.

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Oh how beautiful Carol!! I just love all the blue!! Gorgeous design!! The flower and ribbon treatment is so pretty!
hugs,
Chris

Denise Marzec said...

Beautiful! Love the ribbon strips!

Marilyn said...

I don't think your Mojo is gone at all Carol... in fact, I really like this card a lot. Love the blue and green together.

Joanne (jojot) said...

I LOVE what you did with the sketch....so simple and yet so pretty....wonderful work as ALWAYS

Elise said...

Helloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, you silly thing! I see your MOJO and it's mojo-riffic! Sorry it seemed to be hiding to YOU, but for the rest of us - we're basking in it! xoxoxo!