My crafting mojo disappeared over the last week.... I mean it went completely AWOL! I couldn't seem to get motivated and it was easier to veg out in front of the television for a couple of days after Christmas, watching films. I think the restrictions because of Covid probably had something to do with it, as well as the cold and wet weather. Yesterday I decided to try and find my mojo. The Bugaboo seven day 'Holiday Chaos' challenge ends in a couple of days. I joined in the first three challenges, so yesterday I was determined to make four cards to complete all seven challenges.
My first card is for the fourth Bugaboo challenge, a Bingo challenge.
The image is a Bugaboo one, coloured with Promarkers and sparkle added with a Wink of Stella glitter brush over the snowman and the snow. I used a Memory Box 'Scalloped Stitched Circle' die for the mat and added tiny white pearls all the way round. I raised the mat up on foam pads. The embossing folder I used was Sue Wilson's 'Frosted Stripes'.
This photo shows the sparkle clearer.
I am joining in the following challenges with this card:
My second card uses another Bugaboo image, coloured with Promarkers. The patterned paper is from an old Trimcraft paper pad, which I think came as the free gift with a magazine. I raised the image up with foam pads and added a Card Candi in the corner for some added detail. The three snowflakes are Memory box 'Twilight Snowflakes' die cuts.
I am joining in the following challenges with this card:
I love this Bugaboo image, it always makes me smile! Again I coloured it with Promarkers. I used a Presscut die to make the centre stepper card base. After attaching the red panels, I added some white and silver Card Candi and a sentiment. The Bugaboo challenge this time is a photo challenge and I took my inspiration from the reindeer and the colours in the photo.
I am joining in the following challenges with this card:
....and finally my fourth card. Another Bugaboo image coloured with Promarkers. Day 7 is a colour challenge. When I saw all the stripes of colours for the challenge, I thought they would make a great background used as stripes. I found all the colours I needed in my snippets drawer. I cut them all the same width and layered them over a rectangle of card. The stripy card was put through my Big Shot with a Cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder, before trimming it down to fit the card base and adding the image.
I am joining in the following challenges with this card:
Little Red Wagon Challenge #581 ~ Merry Christmas!
So, if you've managed to stick with me through this LONG post, I wish you a Happy, Healthy and Creative 2021. I hope next year will be a better year for us all.
My mojo left with yours but hasn't come back yet! When yours popped back in, it came with all kinds of ideas and these cards are awesome. I love them all but especially the second one about the post office. That is a hoot! Happiest of new years to you too, Liz.
ReplyDeleteHi Liz, hope you had a happy Christmas, albeit a very different one this year.
ReplyDeleteLooks as if you've found your mojo- what a fabulous bunch of beautifully designed cards using the Bugaboo images. It's great to have you join in with the Christmas Chaos Challenges at Catch the Bug this year, well done for completing all of them.
Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy 2021.
Chris
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Well done Liz, you certainly got your mojo back!
ReplyDeleteWow Liz! You HAVE been busy! No sign of a departed mojo here! x
ReplyDeleteWow you certainly found your mojo again. What a wonderful series of cards. I like the card candi you used - I think I have some I got with a magazine which I should really use! I also like how you pulled the colours together in Day seven as stripes - clever idea.
ReplyDeleteThe Snoopy cartoon is so appropriate now. Love it.
Wishing you a Happy New Year.
I'm back with my DT hat on. Thank you for entering the "Any Christmas or New Year Card" Challenge at CHNC.
DeleteGoodness me you have certainly done well with the catching up and covered quite a range of challenges. Guess the Mojo wasn't too far away after all. Some great cards. Here's hoping that 2021 sees better times for everyone. Take care, stay safe and keep crafting!!
ReplyDeleteFour gorgeous cards, fabulous images.xxx
ReplyDeleteFour beautiful cards using Bugaboo images Liz and I would say your mojo has definitely returned. I love the sparkly snowman, and then the fun image and sentiment on the second, and then the pretty stepper shape with a fun Rudolph image, and lastly the sweet image with the beautiful stripes of coloured card in the background which you have then embossed with the snowflakes which looks so pretty, and all with super colouring. x
ReplyDeleteLooks like your mojo has made a welcome return Liz!! What a brilliant selection of cards. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous collection of cards with some super images. A super fun snowman and great colours.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining our 'Sparkle and Shine'
challenge at Allsorts.
Kath x
Wow, you certainly found your mojo in the end Liz these are a fabulous set of cards.
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Just returning to say thank you for joining in the challenge at Passion for Promarkers too.
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I am glad you mojo came back, Liz. You created a lovely collection of cards. I love the images you used and your designs. Thank you so much, my dear friend, for joining Craftlandia. Kisses and HAPPY 2021!!!
ReplyDeleteFour wonderful Bugaboo cards,you used some of my favourite images Liz,love them
ReplyDeleteStunning cards!Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteSurely you found your mojo, such lovely cards! Love especially the first one, so clean and impressive, and the last one with the stripes embossed. I have to do this with my scraps, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI wish you the best for the coming New Year!
Hugs
Beautiful post and I hope your loved ones had a lovely Christmas. xx
ReplyDeleteSuch fantastic cards! It seems your mojo returned in full force!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon with even more projects this week!
Kate
Small Bits of Paper
Well done for kicking you mojo into action Liz, I think many of us are the same, we are in tier 4 and although I've hardly been out all year it's psychological knowing you can't.
ReplyDeleteSo well done on a superb collection of cards, many thanks for sharing and joining our 'Sparkle and Shine' theme at Allsorts challenge.
B x
Funny images and cheerful cards! The colouring looks sogood on all of them! Glad you found some mojo back! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteFicaram lindos seus cartões! Aproveito para desejar um Feliz Ano Novo! Beijos
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you got your mojo back! These are all so bright and cheery and a great start to your Christmas cards for 2021! Happy New Year Liz!
ReplyDeleteA Great way to get the mojo juices flowing Liz and what you've done certainly shows it came in swathes. Love your cards, such wonderful images and designs. Love the quote at the end too.
ReplyDeleteKeep safe and Happy New Year
Faith x
You certainly have your mojo back. These are all wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThey all look fab, thank you for joining us at Allsorts, xxx
ReplyDeleteWow, Liz, you definitely found your mojo! Good for you! Those Bugaboo images are so cute and your cards are adorable! Well done!
ReplyDeleteLooks like your mojo came back in force, Liz! Darling cards--absolutely love the first one! Thanks you for sharing the Peanuts cartoon which we now really understand! Here's to a healthy, crafty 2021!
ReplyDeleteWell you certainly found your mojo! A great collection of cards Liz. Mine is still missing I’m afraid, still haven’t ventured into the craft room other than to dump stuff into it! Happy New Year to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteWhat a "mojoful" array of cards you shared! I especially love the one about mailing packages early so the post office can lose them. They "claim" to have delivered a pkg to me yesterday but they never did. Someone else most likely got a surprise package instead! Happy New Year to you and yours - hopefully it's better for all of us!
ReplyDeleteWow - you've been busy and I definitely think you've found your mojo again! All these cards are just great and the images you've used are all fab. Thanks for joining in with the Mega Christmas Challenge at Passion for Promarkers. Hugs, Karen x
ReplyDeleteMy mojo seems a little low right now - perhaps it's a seasonal thing! However, I think your mojo just took a short trip and is back safe and well as your cards are all fab! Thanks for playing at Let's Squash It! Jo x
ReplyDeleteYou definitely refound your mojo!
ReplyDeleteLove all your creations you made for the Holiday Chaos at Bugaboo.
Thanks for playing with us!
xxx Margreet DT
Liz I love all of your cards, fabulous! Thanks for joining Catch the Bug's Holiday Chaos challenges, good luck! Dawn Bugaboo DT
ReplyDeleteSuch cute cards, Liz, I do love Bugaboo's fun images. I hope your mojo returns soon (mine has been awol, too!) Happy New Year! Thanks for joining in at The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge!
ReplyDeletelove Mags B x
A great selection of cards - your mojo has definitely come back!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us for Holiday Chaos with Bugaboo Stamps.
Helen x
I love all of your projects you summited for our Holiday chaos event, thanks for taking the time to join in!
ReplyDeleteGood Luck! Tammy DT Coordinator
A really cute card Liz (although all of them are very sweet). The image is adorable and your colouring is perfect. Thanks for joining in with our Mega Christmas challenge over at PFP. Hugs, Denise x
ReplyDeletep.s. don't forget to check out our first challenge as "Passion for Markers" which starts tomorrow at 9am x x
A fantastic selection of cards Liz, great designs and images too!
ReplyDeleteJanice x
Wow Liz, what a great batch of cards!! Especially love the one you linked to Let's Squash It!! Such a cutie!!
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