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This is a new blog for my cardmaking adventures; please stick around and follow me!

~Marie

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Mojo Monday 500...

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Go figure that I enter the very last time Mojo Monday occurs!

That said, the sketch was a good one:


So, seeing some of the designs that came in did help, but I wanted something a bit different. I love Verve Stamps and I wanted to convey a "happy trails" kind of theme without being too sappy (I am a bit of a sap, but don't ruin my rep!). 
I came up with this:

The paper came from Illustrated Fairh, the ribbon came from Hobby Lobby, and the sentiment is from Verve's New Mercies set.  I also figured out the two-finger bow method that Gina K. uses on her cards. Yay!
As a newer card maker, this was a push in the right direction; I like being challenged and I liked this result. :)
Happy crafting!
~Marie
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Congrats are in Order!

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I'm quite excited; this is the first card I made using the Simon Says Stamp card kit for June and I'm quite thrilled with how it turned out:


This kit is sold out (Sorry!), but the individual pieces should be available; I have linked to the items that I have used in the kit.

Copic Sketch markers used:
Roses - RV21, RV23, RV25; Smaller Flowers - B60, B63; "Daisy" - BG000; Oval flowers - BV0000, BV000; Larger leaves - G20, G94, G99; Smaller leaves - G20, G24.

I also used some Nuvo Glitter Drops in White Blizzard for a finishing touch.




I also have a tutorial on this particular card:



Items from the kit that are sold separately: Echo Park Wedding Bliss 6x6, SSS Floral Bliss Clear Stamps, SSS Cotton Candy Cardstock

Thank you so much for reading!
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Your Next Stamp Sketch #69 Challenge!

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The lovely folks at Your Next Stamp have set out a nifty challenge, so I figured that it would help me get out of my crafty slump.

It sure did!

I managed to take this sketch...

...and turn it into THIS:


The stamp and sentiment is from Newton's Nook, the papers are Simon Says Stamp Doll Pink cardstock and Echo Park Summer Dreams, embellishments are from Doodlebug and Nuvo Glitter Drops. I used Prismacolor colored pencils for the stamped image, as well as Versafine ink.

Overall, this card took about 15 to 20 minutes to make, from start to finish; it's summery and cheerful. :D

Thanks so much for stopping by!

~Marie
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