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Mojo Monday - Week 97 "For My Teacher"

Okay, so my real excuse for making this card was because I saw this most adorable apple paper by Carolee's Creations (Adornit) at the "Paper Vineyard" (which I just found the location of and plan to shop at more often). I could not resist, even though I had NO idea what I would use it for.

Anyway, I bought it, and then I was coloring in my apples in a basket (part of a new Papertrey Ink set I bought called "Vintage Picnic") and noticed how well they would go together. So really, this card was a no brainer, throw together card!

I can't believe the summer is almost over. My kids head back to school August 10th. That seems SO early to me. I remember being free on summer vacation till the first week of September. Oh well, I am sure I will use this at some point this fall. This was such an easy sketch to work with, so if you haven't played with it yet, head on over to Julie's MOJO MONDAY blog and play. Happy Stamping!

Stamps: Vintage Picnic (Papertrey Ink) Paper: Basic Black (SU!), Solar White Classic Crest (Neenah), Apples Scattered - Aunt Mame Collection (Adornit - Carolees Creations), Playful Blue Collection (Martha Stewart Create) Ink: Onyx Black Versafine, Certainly Celery Classic Ink (SU!) Accessories: Copic ciao markers (Imagination International Inc.), Scalloped and plain circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), black gingham ribbon (SU!), Black Vintage Button collection (Papertrey Ink), sewing machine (Singer), white thread (Sulky), white crochet thread (unknown), sponge

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JenMarie said…
So cute, LOVE it w/ that dp!
2:53 PM
Basement Stamper said…
My kids go back at the same time, whereas we never went back until after Labor Day.

Great card, I love how you left the basket black/white and then colored the apples.
6:28 PM
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