Mojo Monday 180

Happy Mojo Monday!  For the last week of the month, we like to mix things up and focus on non-traditional sized cards.  So since it's Round or Square week try a round card, a square card or both if you're feeling really inspired!!  {If you're not sure how to make a round card, I described my process in the 2nd paragraph of this post on my blog a few months ago.}  As always, feel free to substitute if you don't have a specific shape - just make the sketch work for you!

To play along, make a project using the provided sketch and upload it to your blog or online gallery. Then leave a link to your project using the linky widget at the bottom of this post.  There is no time limit - you can always play any week at any time, but the linky form is scheduled to close at 8:00pm (Mountain) on Sunday night. That way there's no confusion which linky is the current one. If you upload to online galleries, please use keyword/tag MOJO180.

And to get your mojo jumpstarted, here are samples from the Mojo design team:
Debbie Carriere Scrappin' My Heart Out	Maria Gurnsey Scraps by M	Mary Fish Stampin' Pretty
Sarah Bigelow Sarah's Creations	Stephanie Kraft Hand Krafted by Stephanie	Teresa Kline Enjoy the VA Sunshine

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Have fun!

Click the link at the bottom of this post for the entry form.  Please type your name or screen name in the Caption or Title field, then choose the link and photo you'd like to enter.  Please link directly to your specific blog post with your card in it, and not your general blog url.

Note: If you're having problems linking (especially to SCS), try entering the link to your card, then choosing From File instead of From Web. Then just browse to where your picture is saved on your computer to get your thumbnail.

Mojo Monday 179

Welcome to another week of Mojo Monday!  It's already time for another sketch to get your mojo started!  And this week's Mojo sketch was designed by Mary Fish.

To play along, make a project using the provided sketch and upload it to your blog or online gallery. Then leave a link to your project using the linky widget at the bottom of this post.  As always, we hope you'll play along with us and link up your cards using this week's sketch. If you don't have a specific shape, feel free to substitute. The important thing is to have fun and get stampy!

There is no time limit - you can always play any week at any time, but I will close the linking form on Sunday night at 8:00pm (Mountain). That way there's no confusion which linky is the current one. If you upload to online galleries, please use keyword/tag MOJO179.

I just love all the layered circles on a square in this week's sketch and can see so many possibilities. I went shabby chic with my card, piling on the goodies, thinking the sketch was perfect for those rolled flowers I keep seeing everywhere. For more about my sample card, you can check it out on my blog, Poetic Artistry. And to get your mojo spinning this fine Monday morning, here are samples from the Mojo design team. It looks like spring is in the air!
Debbie Carriere Scrappin' My Heart Out	Maria Gurnsey Scraps by M	Mary Fish Stampin' Pretty
Sarah Bigelow Sarah's Creations	Stephanie Kraft Hand Krafted by Stephanie	Teresa Kline Enjoy the VA Sunshine

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Have fun!

Click the link at the bottom of this post for the entry form.  Please type your name or screen name in the Caption or Title field, then choose the link and photo you'd like to enter.  Please link directly to your specific blog post with your card in it, and not your general blog url.

Note: If you're having problems linking (especially to SCS), try entering the link to your card, then choosing From File instead of From Web. Then just browse to where your picture is saved on your computer to get your thumbnail.

Mojo 177 - WINNERS

Looking for this week's sketch and linky widget?

Click HERE for Mojo178

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Mojo Mirror on the wall, who's the MOJO-EST of ALL?

We had so much fun checking out the 324 entries for last week's  February Mojo Madness 177 contest! You all rocked the blogosphere with your fabulous Mojo cards!  I've had a few questions about the judging process, so I thought I'd give a refresher on what goes on behind the scenes.  Each member of our design team is given a group of entries to judge.  Then each judge narrows her group of entries down to her favorite three.  We're looking for eye-catching, creative uses of the sketch... something that just says MOJO!  Whether that's clean and simple, shabby, modern or whimsical... we love it all and each of our judges brings a unique style of their own to the judging process.  Once everyone has submitted their finalists, I go through each and every contest entry, adding any extras that caught my eye, then start the process of narrowing things down to the final winners!  That is the most difficult part of all and it usually takes me about 4-6 hours to check out every entry, choose the winners, create the slideshow and write the winner's announcement. There are always so many uniquely beautiful finalists to choose from and they all deserve a shout out, so my favorite part is the slide show!  Be sure to check out the bottom of this post for all 21 of this week's finalists!!!  And now for the winners...

A big mojo-licious congrats to...

Wanda	Chupa	Karen
Leanne	Kathy	Cindy

Congrats winners! Email contests@vervestamps.com with your choice of any Verve Stamps set and your shipping address and I'll get your prize in the mail! 

Thanks again to everyone who participated!
Your cards totally made me smile and it was such fun peeking into your blogs/galleries again!



Until next time.... Stamp Happy!

Mojo Monday 178

Thanks to everyone who played along in last week's Mojo Madness contest!   We're making our final selections from the 300+ entries you submitted and will be announcing our mojolicious picks from last week's contest on Wednesday, so be sure to check back then to see the winning cards!

But in the meantime, it's time for a new sketch! This week we're back to playing just for fun.  As always, feel free to substitute if you don't have a specific shape! 

To play along, just make a project using the provided sketch and upload it to your blog or online gallery. Then leave a link to your project using the linky widget at the bottom of this post.

There is no time limit - you can always play any week at any time, but I will close the linking form on Sunday night at 8:00pm (Mountain). That way there's no confusion which linky is the current one. If you upload to online galleries, please use keyword/tag MOJO178.

This week's sketch is a fabulous layout from Maria Gurnsey! I just love the look of it and can see myself using it again. For my card I went with a clean and simple masculine look since I needed a birthday card for my father. For more about my sample card, you can check it out on my blog, Poetic Artistry. I love the range of cards by the design team this week.  From whimsical to shabby chic to modern... this sketch is so versatile! As always, we hope you'll play along with us and link up your cards using this week's sketch. Feel free to get creative and make the sketch work for you! And start your week off with a little mojo, here are the sample cards from the Mojo design team..
Debbie Carriere Scrappin' My Heart Out	Maria Gurnsey Scraps by M	Mary Fish Stampin' Pretty
Sarah Bigelow Sarah's Creations	Stephanie Kraft Hand Krafted by Stephanie	Teresa Kline Enjoy the VA Sunshine

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Have fun!

{Click the link above for the entry form.  Please type your name or screen name in the Caption or Title field, then choose the link and photo you'd like to enter.  Please link directly to your specific blog post with your card in it, and not your general blog url.}

Note: If  you have trouble linking, try entering the link to your card, then choosing From File instead of From Web. Then just browse to where your picture is saved on your computer to get your thumbnail.

Mojo Monday 177 - CONTEST

Welcome to another month of Mojo Monday!  It's the first Monday of the month and that means it's time to kick off our February CONTEST! {For those of you new to Mojo, we just play for fun most weeks, but the first sketch of every month is our Mojo Madness contest with prizes for our top picks.} Are you ready to play? 

The Prizes: We'll have one winner for every 50 entries, up to a max of SEVEN winners!!! Winners will receive the Verve Stamps set of their choice.

How to play: Just upload a project using this week's sketch to your online blog or gallery. Then leave a link to your project in the linky widget at the bottom of this post.  If you upload to online galleries, please also use tag/keyword MOJO177. Our challenge is open to everyone, Verve stamps are NOT required to participate, and you can enter as many times as you want.  As always, have fun - if you don't have a particular shape, feel free to substitute and work with the supplies you have on hand.

Deadline: The linky entry widget will close at 8PM MT {Click here for time conversion} on Sunday, February 13, so all entries need to be in before then. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, Febraury 16.

This week's sketch is a fun little layered design I had floating around in my head, but hadn't had a chance to try until this weekend. I ended up tweaking a few little details to balance my images, but the inspiration is there, so that's a-okay in my book! For more about my sample card, you can check it out on my blog, Poetic Artistry. As always, we hope you'll play along with us and link up your cards using this week's sketch. Feel free to get creative and make the sketch work for you! And start your week off with a little mojo, here are the sample cards from the Mojo design team..
Debbie Carriere Scrappin' My Heart Out	Maria Gurnsey Scraps by M	Mary Fish Stampin' Pretty
Sarah Bigelow Sarah's Creations	Stephanie Kraft Hand Krafted by Stephanie	Teresa Kline Enjoy the VA Sunshine

Have fun and good luck!

{Click the link above for the entry form.  Please type your name or screen name in the Caption or Title field, then choose the link and photo you'd like to enter.  Please link directly to your specific blog post with your card in it, and not your general blog url.}

Note: If  you have trouble linking, try entering the link to your card, then choosing From File instead of From Web. Then just browse to where your picture is saved on your computer to get your thumbnail.