Mojo Monday #120--Sweet Pea Happy Birthday

I know it’s Tuesday, but it’s time for Mojo Monday! I’m having so much fun creating cards from the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack, featured in the new 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog.

 

Here’s the sketch.

 

Here’s what I did:

 

•I created my base from Apricot Appeal—4-1/4” x 5-1/2”. Gina’s Tip: The Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack coordinates with Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red, Sahara Sand, So Saffron, and Taken with Teal, but don’t be afraid to try it with other Stampin’ Up! cardstock colors, too. I chose Apricot Appeal because I saw a blend of Pumpkin Pie and So Saffron in this cardstock and I wanted my card to pop.

 

•Following the sketch, I added my papers. They’re all from the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack so they coordinate beautifully.

 

•I made my flower from my Embosslits Flower Burst and my Floral Fusion Sizzlits by running them through my Big Shot Die-Cut Machine using Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, and Pumpkin Pie cardstock. I gathered all the pieces and punched holes in the middle so I could put my Orange Circle Fire Brad through all of the layers. I adhered my flower to the card using a Pop-up Glue Dot. Then I took the Pumpkin Pie holes I punched and placed them on my card according to the sketch. Gina’s Tip: Every bit of scrap comes in handy. Don’t throw your scraps away.

 

 •I stamped my “Happy Birthday” sentiment from the Happy Moments Stamp Set featured in the 2010 Sale-a-bration Catalog in Pumpkin Pie onto So Saffron and punched it out with the My Way Punch. I adhered it to my card with a Pop-up Glue Dot. Gina’s Tip: I liked breaking up all the roundness of the circles with the straight edges of the ribbon and the arrow. I love the way the arrow echoes the tail of the ribbon.

 

This is a very exciting time at Stampin’ Up! since the 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog, the 2010 Sale-a-bration Catalog, and the 2010 Definitely Decorative Insert Catalogs go live today. For some of my customers, catalogs are on their way to you. If you’d like to find out if you’ll be receiving one, feel free to leave me a comment or e-mail me. And, if you’re new to my blog and would like a catalog, just leave me a message and I will get one out to you. Of course, you can always click on my Shop Now button and you’ll find all of the catalogs on my website. And remember, there’s lots of free merchandise being offered by Stampin’ Up! for Sale-a-bration.

 

And if you’d like to join my group, Gina’s Gems, by becoming part of my downline, now is the best time to do so since you’ll get so many great materials in your Demonstrator’s Kit. Plus, we’ll have so much fun together! There are so many perks to becoming a demonstrator.

 

Thanks for stopping by and please feel free to leave me a comment.

 

 
 

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Happy Moments

Inks: Pumpkin Pie

Designer Series Paper: Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack

Cardstock: Apricot Appeal, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie

Tools: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Embosslits Flower Burst, Floral Fusion Sizzlits, My Way Punch, Hole Punch, Pop-Up Glue Dot, SNAIL Adhesive

Embellishments: Orange Circle Fire Rhinestone Brad, ¼” Grosgrain Pumpkin Pie Ribbon

 

Comments

[Lisa]

What a fabulous card! I love how the arrow echos the tail of the ribbon too. Nice touch. And the flower you created is marvelous! thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving such kind words!

[Carla Bazhenow]

So fabulous, Gina. I love those colors and esp that flower. *smile* Hugs,

[Kim]

Great job with the sketch Gina - and I think your choice to use Apricot Appeal is the perfect coordinating color! Love that flower in the corner too!!

[Regina (The Stampin' Bean)]

Cute, bright, fun card, Gina! Great take on the sketch! XO

[Linda Callahan]

Great DSP - it's on my list! Cute flower with it!

[Ann Schach]

Great job with the sketch! Such a bright and cheery card!