Chic Boutique

Its always fun to get together with other demonstrators and swap cards. You not only get great ideas but its a fun time to socialize and meet new friends. We were asked to bring a shoebox swap where you bring all the prepared materials to make your sample card and put it in a box the size of a shoebox. Because there were going to be 20 of us, I decided to keep it simple. Here is what I made with a little help from MOJO Monday.

1.    Cut Kraft card stock to 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” and fold in half to 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”.

2.    Cut Crushed Curry DSP to 3” x 4” and center to the top of the card (about 1/2” from the top).

3.    Cut Choc. Chip Patterns Designer Paper to 1-1/4” x 4-1/4” and layer onto the card, overlapping the Crushed Curry DSP a little and leaving about a 1/4” of Kraft paper to the left side.

4.    Punch the 2”x 2-3/4” Kraft paper with the Modern Label Punch.

5.    Stamp the bird cage stamp onto the 2-3/4” Very Vanilla Circle, layer onto the Chocolate Chip Scallop Circle, and adhere to bottom right corner of the card.

6.    Ink the “hello” stamp with chocolate chip and stamp onto the 2” x 2-3/4” Very Vanilla CS. Punch out with the Modern Label punch with the verse aligned to the left hand side. Then, punch again with the word window punch to trim.

7.    Layer the punched very vanilla card stock onto the punched kraft card stock. Adhere the verse behind the scallop circle to the card.

8.    Tie the ribbon into a bow and adhere to card with glue dots.

{Project Details}

Stamp: Chic Boutique

Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic Ink Pad; Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Dusty Durango, and Creamy Caramel Stampin’ Markers.

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Kraft, and Very Vanilla card stock; Chocolate Chip and Crushed Curry Patterns Designer Paper.

Accessories: 5/8” Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Big Shot, Scallop #2 Bigz Die, Circle Scissors Plus, Modern Label & Word Window Punches

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Mojo 98 Challenge

The beginning of August and a new Mojo Sketch = Mojo Madness!!! Every first Monday of the month, the ladies from Mojo Monday host a sketch contest. They provide the sketch and you create something marvelous with that sketch. This is what I chose to make.

(Card #1)

I think everything on this card makes it feel luxurious and chic. To start, I ran the Chocolate Chip Patterns Designer Paper through the Big Shot using the small polka dot textured plate. Then, I sanded the dots to reveal the white base underneath. Trimmed the paper to 4" x 4" and adhered to the base card. Next, I layered with Kraft card stock (3-1/2"x 3-1/2") and adorned the corners with half pearls from the Pretties Kit. Using the Big Shot and the Scallop Circles #2 Die, I cut the larger scallop from Chocolate Chip card stock. With my 1/16" circle punch, I punched the center of each scallop to add more dimension. For my stamp, I used the "Chic Boutique" stamp set (113744). Inked the dress form image in Chocolate Chip classic ink and stamped onto Very Vanilla card stock (already cut into a 3" circle). I then stamped the same dress form image onto the retired Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper, trimmed, and then adhered to the stamped image on the Very Vanilla card stock. Next, I stamped the "merci" verse onto a scrap piece of Very Vanilla card stock, layered onto a scrap piece of Chocolate Chip card stock, and trimmed. For the final touch, I added the wide striped Chocolate Chip ribbon and adorned the center with a Chocolate Chip corduroy button.

(Card #2)

This is another version of the Mojo card that I made for the Late Night Stampers Group. Their challenge was providing a Monochromatic Color Challenge. Therefore, I colored the dress form with a blender pen and Chocolate Chip classic ink. I then stamped some scrolls using a stamp from the "Framed with Love" (114389) stamp set with the help of reverse masking. I think both cards came out beautifully and just love them all! Hope you do too!


{Project Details}
Stamp: Chic Boutique and Framed with Love
Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic Ink Pad
Paper: Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla card stock; Chocolate Chip Patterns and Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper.
Accessories: 1/16" Circle Punch, Circle Scissor Plus, Big Shot, Scallop Circles #2 Die, Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plates, Pretties Kit, 1-1/4" Striped Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, and Chocolate Chip corduroy buttons.

Tip *Top Note* worthy Purse & Card

Its another special event for Mother's Day at the Ronald McDonald House. And as always, I got a little help from my friends to make a Top Note purse (which will hold a mini manicure gift set) for the mothers. The original idea of the top note purse came from Becky Roberts, please click on her name to see her blog for directions and many other wonderful ideas she has. Our group changed the dimensions to fit our purpose but as you can see, its GORGEOUS! I love the weight and texture of the new Parisian Breeze Specialty Designer Series Paper. And once again, I used my handy dandy Big Shot machine, Top Note Die, and the Scallop Circle Die. There is so much you can do with the Big Shot machine! 

To accompany the gift, we made these Mother's Day Cards. I've seen similar ideas for making the dress but you can read Patty Bennett's directions on how to make this dress from the BIGZ Scallop Circle #2 Die. I couldn't resist making one of my own. I then stamped a Happy Mother's Day greeting from the "All Holidays" stamp set (114916) to the inside of the card. It was quick, easy, and turned out beautiful! The simplicity of it makes this so versatile. You can make it more elegent or casual by the accents you add. Try one of your own and have fun!

Thank you to Jag, Nida, and Julie for helping me make these beautiful gifts!

Additional info. :  chocolate chip, baja breeze, riding hood red, and whisper white cardstock; very vanilla hodgepodge hardware (antiqued by using chocolate chip craft ink); kiwi kiss/very vanilla  satin ribbon, riding hood red taffeta ribbon, and chocolate chip grosgrain ribbon; circle scissors plus, jumbo eyelets, crop-a-dile. and velcro dots* (not  SU!). 

A Little Soiree (Vegas Style)

It is again another week and another sketch from the Mojo Ladies. MOJO 77  

These sketches really help me to keep consistent with my crafting and helps me to keep doing what I love...making cards and sharing them with others (you). I also love these sketches because it helps me save time in designing a new card. The sketch is done so now all I have to do is come up with my color scheme and what stamps & accessories I will use. One of my girlfriends is throwing a birthday party in Vegas. I am assisting her with the invitations and party planning. I wanted to make something fun, Vegas themed, but also elegant. I think my card says all that! I hope you enjoy.

All products and supplies used are by Stampin' Up unless noted.

Stamp: Grand Soiree; Paper: Very Vanilla and Basic Black Cardstock; Jackpot Designer Series Paper; Ink: Basic Black; Accessories: Sizzix Bigz Die Scallop #2, Circle Scissors Plus, Valet Ribbon Originals, Rhinestone Embellishment (Jo-Ann's)