It's a beautiful, fresh, spring, Sunday morning in Northern Nevada.  We woke up to the sound of our neighbor's rooster and the braying of their miniature burro.  I have to say, I prefer the sound of the rooster.  When I started thinking about something fresh, something I hadn't participated in before, I thought of the Mojo Monday Sketch Challenges.  So, even though this is last Monday's sketch (#238) I'm giving it a try.  What do you think?

 

Tool Tip:  Use your Simply Scored scoring tool to create a grid to line up elements perfectly.

 

This is also the time of year I like to feature some of my favorite stamps, paper and accessories that made it to the retirement list. 

We'll be saying goodbye to 3 elements of my featured card.

 

Beau Chateau Designer Paper was one of my favorites this year.  It has so many versatile elements.  There are headings that can be used for heritage scrapbook pages, focal pieces like my friendly rooster and flowers ….

… and frames like I used on the inside of my card.

 

But, there's one catch….. this paper is only available through May, 2012 OR while supplies last. So hurry!

 

Nuts & Bolts:
Dimensions: 4.25" x 5.5"

Envelope Size = A2

Supplies:

* Paper – Card stock: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla

Designer Paper: Beau Chateau #122357 (Retiring at 25% off!)

* Ink – Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Pink Pirouette

* Stamps – Wonderfully Worn #118533 (Retiring!) ; Wood Grain #117100;

Tiny Tags #118592; and Delightful Dozen #122652

* Fibers – Bakers Twine #125573 (Calypso Coral);

Chantilly 1/2" Crochet Trim #118480 (Retiring!)

* Embellishments:  Basic Pearls #119247

Tools:

* Big Shot  #113439

* Punches – Jewelry Tag #117190; Extra Large Oval #119859;

1" Square Punch #124094

* Simply Scored #122334

* Sizzix Dies:  Framelits Labels Collection #125598

*  Sponge Daubers #102892

Adhesives:

* SNAIL Adhesive #104332

* Stampin' Dimensionals #104430

* Mini Glue Dots #103683

 

Spring, new beginnings and a fresh start.

Thank you for stopping by today.