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Saturday, April 11, 2009

...Mojo Contest Card

This is my submission for this week's Mojo Monday Sketch #81 Contest. I have to admit...this sketch has been kicking my booty all week! LOL! I have fought with every layer for days, but I am so happy with the way it turned out. I started with a Kiwi Kiss Cardstock base, then matted each additional layer with Basic Black Cardstock. All of the patterned papers were from the Rockabilly Specialty Designer Series Paper pack, and the images were from the retired SU set "Ahoy Matey". The embellishments included Silver Brads and a piece of 5/8" Kiwi Kiss Striped Grosgrain Ribbon. I matted the brads with kiwi cardstock that had been punched out using the 1/4" Circle Punch, and I also frayed the ends of the ribbon. The sentiment panel was punched out using the following: 1" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch.

That's it for today! Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you all tomorrow with something...I'm just not sure what yet! LOL! Until then...
Supplies
Stamps: Ahoy Matey
Papers: Kiwi Kiss, Basic Black, Whisper White, Rockabilly Specialty DSP
Inks: Basic Black Craft
Accessories: copics, nesties, big shot, ribbon, brads, clear embossing powder, heat gun, scissors, dimensionals, adhesive, mat pack, paper piercer, circle punches (1/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-3/8")

24 comments:

Pam Varnell said...

WOW girl, this is fabulous. I love the way this card turned out. It's much better now than what you had initially planned to do with it. Love how you have the boy colored and that paper is awesome with that stamp set. Awesome job with the sketch!!!

Betty J Schaub said...

Too cute Mercy. And You chose my fav. watermark!! Looks great!

Pam Speidel said...

Ahoy Mercy! :) It was a challenging sketch and you nailed it! Your cards always WOW me.

SueB said...

T'riffic card, and you used my fav color combo - TFS!

Nancy Riley said...

Good thing you stuck with it because it is THE BOMB!!! I didn't even attempt that sketch ... you made it look so easy! FANTASTIC job with all the elements on this card, Mercy! It is so very well balanced.

Beth aka BR-T said...

This card is amazing! BR-T

Unknown said...

Wow! how fabulous is this card! a winner!

Silli said...

Mercy, your card is sooo sweet. I love the colors and the image is so funny... Great card... Big hugs from Silke

cardsandacuppa said...

Fab card! I love the litle pirate, It was well worth the time spent pushing it round!! I do that loads lol!
Hugs Sarah-Jane xx

Anonymous said...

Mercy Girl!!! This is amazing, I love it! You rocked the sketch! Well done, I hope you are a winner! I will see if I can put in a special request!! LOL

Unknown said...

Terrific card!! You're so creative! I love visiting your site and seeing your new creations. :)

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness Mercy this is so so fabulous girl!! I love the dsp you picked with the image!!! You TOTALLY rocked this sketch!

Kimberly's Krafts said...

Oh My! This is soooo great Merci! I love this card!! Awesome job!! :) Happy Easter!

Unknown said...

Awww Mercy!! You made this look effortless. It's stunning and I love the colours! Perfect card for a boy with al the elements coming together perfectly.
Viv xxx

Kerin said...

Your card is SO awesome! I love that little pirate, and his stubble is just too cute! Great Job!!!

Terry Molineux said...

Mercy this card is awesome...Love the colors and the use of so many SU products. I will be sure to case this one. I just found your blog through Nancy Riley and will sure to subscribed...TFS

Robin McK said...

Great job Mercy! This is a winner!

NancyS said...

Fantastic card, Mercy! Love the design and colors. That boy feel is all over it. TFS.

Sprytebyrd said...

WoW! I just love this card! Well, I love all of your cards, but this one rocks! Perfect colors and paper!

Anonymous said...

Mercy,

I saw this card the other day when you posted it and came back after seeing it on Nancy's iPICKS.

It's too dang cute! These are only kinds of pirates there SHOULD be - cute ones!

Christi Flores said...

This is fabulous Mercy!!!

Vera said...

Awesome job with the sketch, Mercy! Your card rocks!

Debbie Corbari said...

What a fabulous card!!!! LOVE IT!

Cindy Major said...

Very cool stamps/papers combo!

Cindy