This is my first card for Mojo Monday, I know it is late, but I really loved this layout...so went with it anyway....I have an order for 15 Thank You cards, so I have had to make a start. I am grateful that they don't all have to be the same as I am not one who enjoys making cards in bulk - I have found a way to make it tolerable to make 4 at a time...so that is progress for me....so brace yourself for a few Thank You cards showing up in my gallery over the week!
I have recycled this rose image from a birthday card from years ago. It is actually an original little watercolour and I have had it on my desk for ages waiting to use it...so in my pursuit of a clean desk I am working through these UFO's....it is such a good feeling seeing them become cards!
I mounted it on torn paper and sponged all of the edges of the card. I paper pierced around the image and did a pattern on the top left, matching it on the bottom of the CS for balance. I also recycled some great paper off the inside of an envelope and added a thin torn strip instead of ribbon. The sentiment is heat embossed and I added small black half pearls instead of a bow....I have deviated from the original sketch on one thing - the brads have been added to the outside of the image as they would not have worked on the inside.....hope that is okay!!!
While I was making this card I had some pretty tough competition...my cockatiel Paris was out as he loves it when I made cards and is determined to help - I have to say his version of paper piercing is not mine...I know from experience....as you will see from the next photo!!
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Mon, May 04, 2009 @ 6:57 AM
Linda: What a gorgeous job you did on this card. I would have never known the image was from another card as it blends in so well with the whole layout. You did a really beautiful job on this sketch layout!!! TFS!!!
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Mon, May 04, 2009 @ 12:17 PM
Beautiful rose bud.
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Mon, May 04, 2009 @ 2:41 PM
Beautiful card, Linda!!!! The rose is just lovely! I love your torn edges.....gives a great effect! Perfect card, darling!
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Mon, May 04, 2009 @ 8:14 PM
Gorgeous card Linda!!! I love the rose and the dp... and every little detail of this great sketch!
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Mon, May 04, 2009 @ 9:35 PM
Linda, each detail here makes this a complete beauty! No one can recycle like you. I love the torn edges and beautiful papers.
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Tue, May 05, 2009 @ 1:42 PM
Linda, this is gorgeous! I love your recycled roses with the Mojo layout. I just started playing with the MOJO Monday, too! I've only done one card, but it sure is fun! tfs girlfriend!
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