Tuesday, March 3, 2009

One Sketch, Two Interpretations

Hi All, Happy Tuesday!

Hope your day is off to a great start! My son is back at school, the house is some what clean, the laundry is done, and my daughter and I are playing together. Things are getting back to normal. I loved having my son home from school, but the out of whack routine was getting the best of me. Now that things are a bit more on track, I had a few minutes to do some stamping this morning too.

While blog hopping earlier I saw a great sketch on Mojo Monday and thought it would make the perfect spring board to get me started. I actually used it to make two very different cards. And the sketch is interpreted in different ways with each card.

On this card, I used the ribbon as a layer and increased the size of the layout to accommodate the image. I received this sweet Whiff of Joy image from Michele, thanks hun! I love her! She was fun to color too. And I of course colored her with Copics. The papers are BasicGrey and SU!. I embellished with felt flowers, brads, and sticky gems. I think I might have gone a little sticky gem crazy, but you can never have too much bling right! :)

This second card uses the stamp set Thoughts and Prayers from SU!, it's a new set in the current catalog. I used some paper I got on a recent shopping trip, not sure who makes it though. The cardstock is Riding Hood Red from SU! and I added some Moss Taffeta ribbon. It's a very simple card, different from what I usually make.

OK then, I'm off to make lunch. Thanks for the sweet comments about the new look of my blog. I just wanted to toot Debs horn a bit as she did a fantastic job! My favorite part is the blinking froggie!

Enjoy the rest of your Tuesday! Happy Stamping! :)

19 comments:

Stephanie said...

You Blog header is to die for, love that frog!! Love your take on MOJO Monday sketch this week..both your cards are great!

Marcea said...

2 brilliant cards and as you say, so different. Love each for different reasons :o)
Wonderful new look hun - how cute is your blinking froggie, lol, he is ace!
-x-

DebsCraft said...

2 Beautiful cards Denise ♥ The image on the first one is just adorable!
x

Unknown said...

They are really different Denise but both really stylish! Lol Lynn ♥

Sue said...

2 Beautiful cards denise, both stunning in there own way, beautiful colouring on the top one, sue,x

Deb said...

fantastic cards Denise, I agree you can't ever have too much bling, I love this WOJ image too, one of my favourites! Your second card is so beautiful, very elegant!
Have a great evening, Debx

Pop's Cards said...

Its gorgeous i love the papers and the colours that you have chosen, i love the sentiment on thr second one.

Hugs Pops x x x

Rach said...

two fantastic cards Denise, love your new look blog and i soooooo love your blinking frog.. so adorable.xx

Emily said...

Great cards Denise! I love how different they are! Your coloring looks great! Beautiful cards! Oh, and I LOVE your new blog look! It looks awesome!! The blinking frog is freakin adorable!!

Erin... said...

OMG how cool is your blog!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! Reagan is freaking out to see full sized Emma!! Oh love your cards too:) great coloring on willow!

cats whiskers said...

Hi Dear what fab and different cards, Just adore the WOJ colours and colouring, and the red card is truly stunning and classy, Love the blog by the way
Hugs Jacqui x

Denise said...

Love your Wiff of Joy card, it is so pretty!!

Anonymous said...

Such a beautiful creation!! Love your pretty colors and great take on the sketch Denise!! :)

I'm just looking at your blog again and noticed the blinking eyes...how very cool is that?!!! :)

Laura Kirste Campbell said...

Delightful cards as always, Denise! Wow, I totally LOVE your new look for your site!! Superbly done using your stamp designs! Bravo!

Jana M. said...

Beautiful cards, Denise, as usual! I *heart* you. LOL

Cheri said...

I just love this image, and you've done a beautiful job with it!

Stop by my blog for something special I left for you...

Riet said...

woww Denise lynn,you made fabolous cards,l love them all.

hugs Riet.x

Jo said...

Love both these cards Denise but the second is my favourite....so striking!

Bev said...

Two stunning cards Denise. I love the classic elegance of the Mojo card - so beautiful. Your new look blog is fab too xx