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Friday, August 5, 2011

all worth it (Photo Inspiration Challenge at Paper Crafting Journey)

I don't know what my problem has been lately, 
but I've been really fighting to get my mojo back.....
I guess it's maybe just the ebb and flow of life
I suppose we all get there.....


This is the inspiration photo I was working with. 
I struggled with what I would focus on.
Stained glass, bright bold colors, watercolory blending, flower forms.
All things I LOVE!


Then I found this sketch, I knew it was simple enough 
I could make it work with the bold elements I was considering.  
Thanks to Skipping Stones Design I had something to work with!!! YAY!
Then I decided I wanted the "belt" to have the sentiment on it.


all worth it spoke to me, 
the picture in my head was now complete.


This is what I created, 
I have the bold jewel tones, the watercolory blending of the inks going on.  
Finally!
This card took about a total of 6 hours 
(I did get another one done since, but you're not gonna see it until Sunday) lol


Challenges:
Skipping Stones Design - #87 Sketch
Crazy Amigo Challenge - Anything goes
Sundays with Crissy -  Keep it simple stamper
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16 comments:

  1. KaryAugust 5, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    A lovely bright card, based on a great sketch!!

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  2. JingleAugust 5, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Very nice! I like the rainbow text!

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  3. dj1952August 5, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Gorgeous belted text. Love the idea and the colors. I know what you mean about not having any mojo lately. I haven't wanted to work on anything. And I really haven't this week. Hugs, dj

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  4. Anne TussingAugust 5, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Very pretty! I like the belt that you created!

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  5. RubyAugust 5, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    I like what you did with the long stamp.

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  6. Jen MAugust 5, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Love that rainbow text! Too cool!

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  7. ddazzled71August 5, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    I love how you have taken inspiration for the colours and the way you have placed the sentiment on the belt. Fabulous card!

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  8. LindaAugust 5, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    neat creative

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  9. Jocelyn OlsonAugust 5, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Wow, the stitching, embossing, colors, and the rainbow sentiment....it all looks so good!

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  10. sharon gAugust 5, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Nice. I like that you used a sketch to get back into it...

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  11. Marilyn NimmoAugust 5, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    sweet! don't you love it when it finally all comes together!

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  12. SarahAugust 5, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Great sketch! Love the rainbow text.

    Sarah :)
    http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com

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  13. jennifer mittenAugust 6, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Love that belt! It looks amazing...

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  14. Suzie McFloozyAugust 6, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Great card Laura - you rocked CAS style x
    And the sentiment looks fab on the strap x
    ((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

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  15. Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4uAugust 6, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Glad you got your Mojo back Laura! I hate when nothing seems to come to mind. Happens quite often actually! Love when something kicks it in though. Love the embossing and the sentiment belt too!

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  16. Barb TurpinAugust 9, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Great card! Thanks for playing at Skipping Stones Design!

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Thanks for your fabulous comments! They make make my day!
Love, Laura