Did you watch Madonna's SuperBowl half-time show last night? Personally, I thought it was fabulous. I'm a big Madonna fan from way back; I even bought her first few albums on vinyl, if that tells you anything. I think she is an incredible entertainer and I love her music, but I don't really think I want to hang out with her. She doesn't seem like a whole lot of fun, to tell you the truth. And I doubt she stamps or appreciates papercrafts, so there's another strike against her. Oh well, Madge - you can't win 'em all. But thanks for singing a trio of my favorites last night. Vogue, Music, & Like a Prayer1? Pop music doesn't get much better than that, folks.
So - are you ready to see this week's Mojo Monday sketch? It's another lovely layout, this time courtesy of Debbie Carriere. Here it is:
And here's what I did with it, using Lil' Inker Designs Flags & Tags stamp and die set:
I kept it fairly simple and didn't add a ton of extraneous layers. I worked the Paper Smooches Booth at CHA last week2, and hanging out with Kim Hughes, Karolyn Loncon, and Kim Kesti (all amazing, talented and wonderful women/cool chicks -- each of whom I'd choose 100 times over Madonna; again, sorry Madge. I know you read my blog, and I don't mean to hurt your feelings, but I owe it to the rest of my readers to be honest) really got me thinking about simplifying my stamping/cardmaking. One can still make darling, well-designed cards without investing hours at a time, you know? So I'm playing with the whole 'less is more' philosophy and seeing if I can make it work for me. So far, I likey! What's not to like about a flirty houndstooth background and that fun sentiment? "You're My Lovie" - so cute! And I love-love-love the font. The patterned paper is from Fancy Pants Designs' Love Story 6"x6" pad, and I used QuikCutz Geometric Circles embossing pad for a little texture.
Go by the Mojo Monday blog for all of the details about how to play along with this week's sketch and kickstart your Mojo. And, since it is the first Monday of the month, it's PRIZE WEEK! If you participate and your card is deemed one of the Mojo-est Of Them All, you win a FREE stamp set of your choice from VERVE STAMPS! For more visual inspiration, visit my fellow Mojo Makers to see how they interpreted this week's sketch:
Footnotes
1. Speaking of Like a Prayer, if you like that song, you need to listen to this version by Sugarland with Little Big Town. Let the choir sing!
Now, Jennifer Nettles (Sugarland's lead singer)? She seems like a cool chick. I'd hang out with her. But she'd need to let me borrow that hat.
2. I need to make a post about CHA, too. I'll try to do that later this week. In the meantime, here's the abridged version: good times, good friends, good fun!
I love these bright, bold colors and patterns (especially the embossing)!! Fabulous card!!
Posted by: Christyne Kane | February 06, 2012 at 08:46 AM
Such a fun and happy card, Carole! Love the great patterns and textures!
Posted by: Stephanie Kraft | February 06, 2012 at 11:21 AM
Very pretty card. Love the bright colors and the embossing.
Posted by: JoAnn B. | February 06, 2012 at 11:27 AM
I love the vibrant colours on this Carole! A fabulous card!!
Posted by: Tracey | February 06, 2012 at 05:00 PM
Love the bright colors and the fabulous houndstooth black and white behind the sentiment is really eye catching!
Posted by: Stef Perry | February 07, 2012 at 12:14 AM
Loving the colors! So simple and perfect!
Posted by: Deb Anton | February 08, 2012 at 12:30 AM
BA-RILLIANT, girlfriend!! Seriously, you are quick study!! Of course that trendy houndstooth has me hyperventilating, and that embossing - delicious texture!! The bright color palette is spot on, chica!! Love, love, love!! Hope things are going well with Carter. XOXO
Posted by: Karolyn Loncon | February 09, 2012 at 01:09 PM
This is so pretty! And, as for your new approach to the simpler side of things inspired by Kim Hughes, "me likey" too! I have missed hearing from you as well. Hope everything is going supercalifragilisticexpialidocious with Carter! Can't wait to hear the results! I've been praying for you guys!
Posted by: Lesa | February 10, 2012 at 03:14 PM
Very pretty card!! Love the heart paper and the embossing!!
Debbie
http://debbiesdashofthisandthat.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Debbie | February 10, 2012 at 10:35 PM
Oh I love those colours together! That embossed background is awesome too!!! So crisp!
LOL we loved watching Madonna too! Chloe had to go download a bunch of her songs to her iTunes afterward. Her friends at school thought she was weird but that's okay ;)
Posted by: Dawn Easton | February 12, 2012 at 08:04 AM
Love your card!
Posted by: Marybeth | February 13, 2012 at 07:31 PM