MOJO 223 - Spring Has Sprung!

Yes, I KNOW I am pushing the seasons! But this lovely paper pad from Echo Park made me THINK spring! So with this week's sketch challenge at Mojo Monday in mind...



I came up with the following card...



I really like the bright primary colors! It is definitely not as "girly" as what I normally do but I likey!!!!! I really love the cute little birdies I cut out and popped up with dimensional foam. I hope you do too! Blessings...

Lori

Recipe

Paper - Bazzill, Echo Park Country Drive Paper Pad; Stamps - Our Daily Bread Designs - Birthday Blessings; Ink - Memento - Summer Sky (sponged around clouds), Cottage Ivy - Sentiment; Die Cuts - Cricut Cartridge - Pooh and Friends - pg. 36 - 2.75 & 1.75 inches (clouds); Ribbon; Paper Punch - Martha Stewart - EK Success


Challenges

MOJO223 Sketch Challenge

Exploring Cricut - Challenge 3

My how time flies when you are having fun! It's hard to believe it is time for another Exploring Cricut challenge. If you haven't had a chance take a few moments to check out Diane's blog here. If you are like me I have so many cartridges that just languish. This challenge blog has helped me dust some of those creative cobwebs off!

So what is the design team up to this week? Diane has asked us to create something with leaves and acorns!

So here is my take on the challenge... I just had to throw a cute little critter in there too... (hee, hee...)



Recipe

Paper - Bazzill, K & Company - Tim Coffey Halloween & Fall; Stamps - My Pink Stamper - Punny-licious; Ink - Memento Rich Cocoa, Ranger Distress Ink - Tea Dye (edges); Die Cuts - Spellbinders Ribbon Banner; Jute; Dimensional Foam

Cricut Cuts:

Give a Hoot

Page 37 Squirrel with acorn (3.75 inches)
Page 37 Acorn with leaf (1.5 inches)

Pooh and Friends

Page 42 Leaves (2.75 inches)

Thanks for always for stopping by! Hope you can play along!

The Sky is the Limit!

Valentine's Day will be here before we know it. Many of the cards I see are kinda frilly... you know all cupids, lace and the like. But sometimes that just doesn't do the trick. And I like to send notes of encouragement that tie in to the holiday/season. So today, I decided to create a card that could be sent to my best friend or my hubby. Because, truth is, everyone needs a little encouragement now and then. Here's hoping you have a wonderful day!

Lori

Card Recipe

5 x 7

Card Stock - Georgia Pacific, Bazzill
Stamps - Image & Sentiment - Papertrey Ink - Up, Up & Away
Ink - Memento - Tuxedo Black
Ribbon - Stampin Up
Die Cuts - Cricut - Pooh & Friends - Clouds, Create A Critter - Hearts
Pop Dots

Happy Fall Y'all!

I am trying to go outside my comfort zone... mixing different elements and patterned paper! Sometimes we have to force ourselves outside the box!

Patterned Paper - Scenic Route
Cardstock - Bazzill
Sentiment - Microsoft Andy font
Owl Stamp - Hero Arts
Diecuts
Birdhouse - Stretch your Imagination
Mailbox - Jubilee
Pumpkins - Pooh and Friends (pumpkin shadow - chipboard painted)