Mojo Monday #419

 
This is the current Mojo MOnday sketch.
I'm still making Christmas cards so here is this weeks Mojo entry.

Challenge #2 A 3D item

At first I was thinking something entirely different, but then I discovered a paper mache heart that needed "prettying".

I started with this, plus keep the wet wipes handy!!

Using the doileys like paper mache, I covered the heart. It took about 6.Slather on the modge podge and pleat or fold and parts to ease them around the bumps.
Leave to dry overnight or for a few hours at least. I used the laundry tap.

When thoroughly dry,start to decorate.
I've used laces.
Layer another coating of mod podge all over it.
Add words, ribbons, buttons etc.
And here is my finished item, both sides views.
FRONT

and back

Here are some others on Pinterest








I love the button idea and one day might try this.

Stuck?! sketch at the Olgas.

While in N.T I hiked into Walpa Gorge at Kata Tjuta (The Olgas).
It was one and a half hours round trip along uphill rocky pathways. Exhausting!



I'm proud of myself for doing it given my fitness level.
It WAS a challenge.
It was hot and sunny so we carried water, wore a hat and of course took the camera.
If you look closely you can see my sunburn.

I've used Simple stories "Take a hike" range of papers on this plus washi tape, olive ric-rac, buttons, orange paint, and a bingo card cut into 2.

Lessology #52 Beachfront property

The challenge at Lessology is to create the atmosphere of a Beachfront property.
Mine is more tropical inclined, since I'm using a photo from Vanuatu.
While we were there, we saw a wedding on the beach.
I've captured the atmosphere and colours of that day.
My upcycled item is a daisy my mother made from cotton tape loops with a crochet centre.I found it amongst her sewing things, have washed it then put it on this layout. It must be about 70 years old.

I've also used 5 metal charms that I've had for ages (years!).
All the remaining items are from my Counterfeit Kit

I hope you will forgive the fact that my charms moved around in the scanner.
They are sewn on through the loops at the top.

Happy Birthday at Cardz4guyz

Here is a bright colourful birthday card I've made using buttons and a stamped sentiment for
 Cardz for guyz. The challenge  is to use buttons.

I'm also entering it at Papertake weekly and Word art Wednesday where anything goes.

Scraplift from "Scrapping with Christine." and Challenge #1.

I'm always on the lookout for a good page design.
I found this one on Christine Meyer's blog and it motivated me. http://scrappingwithchristine.blogspot.com.au/
I hope she isn't upset with me for copying it.
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I started with a chevron paper from my Counterfeit kit.
(Simple stories-Take a hike Chevron/Bingo cards).
Because I wanted those bingo cards on the reverse, I carefully cut a hole behind the cardstock.
Next, I've flicked some leftover Tattered Angels mist .
I've sewn a similar pattern with variegated green cotton.(and used all my green embroidery cotton)
From there I used a bingo card plus my foot in the crocodile's mouth photo, more yellow paper and some hessian scraps as my layering for my photo.
Final touches of enamel dots, buttons and a few well placed stickers and here is my "Explore Forever" layout.

 

with a close up of that stitching

 

I chose not to put anything in the middle of those squares as I like it the way it is.

Always playing with paper

That sounds like me!

No, it is actually a card challenge site Always playing with paper., where they have this sketch challenge.

And here is my interpretation of it.