My Very First Mojo Monday – a day late…
I did it! I finally was able to get a project done in time to participate in the Mojo Monday sketch challenge! These sketch challenges are dreams! As one who is seriously “layout challenged”, these are straight-up answered prayers! Where have they been all my crafting life?? Anyway – here is my submission… I took a few small liberties with the sketch, but overall, I think it came out ok.
Also, I tried out a technique that Jacquie turned me on to – blending my pencil shadings with Goo-Be-Gone. I know! Sounds interesting, though, right?! I am thinking this is along the lines of the Gamsol/mineral spirits used on pencil, but this is what I decided to try since she makes it look so good! Oh, my – I love this! And my projects have a lovely lemony scent, too… Tip for that, though – everything in moderation, or you end up with an oily mess! I love this technique now, and will keep working to perfect it. Or try to, anyway! 
*Remember I mentioned the shiny finish I got using the Clear Elmer’s glue? Henry’s vest is colored a vibrnt green, but the reflection of my flash is too much to see! An excellent substitute for Crystal Effects – it is a thinner consistency and I found it easier to ‘spread’ within the area I was working. Just something I stumbled upon… 
PS ~ It is Twilight Tuesday… have you done your hopping yet?!
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Beth | October 20, 2009
By Jennifer, October 20, 2009 @ 7:44 pm
Awesome card! I will need to try that technique.
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By Alison, October 20, 2009 @ 8:42 pm
This looks fabulous! I love all of the “stuff” you used! The paper piecing, the Goo Be Gone technique… so cool! I want to do that sketch too… let’s see if I find the time now!
.-= Alison´s last blog ..TTIC #51 Edward Cullen =-.
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By Steph, October 20, 2009 @ 9:21 pm
Great job with the sketch! I love the paper piecing you did with Henry’s cape…so very clever!
Goo be Gone wasn’t my favourite, I preferred the baby oil…but finally got some odorless mineral spirits from Tonya, by far the best result and I didn’t have to worry about using too much and getting oil stains on my paper! lol
TFS
.-= Steph´s last blog ..Gobble Gobble! =-.
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By jacquie, October 21, 2009 @ 7:45 pm
Great work with the Goo be gone! Isnt that a fun technique?? I dip my qtip that I use into the little bottle i got and swipe it on a papertowel if i soaked it too much! Great work with Henry!
.-= jacquie´s last blog ..~Piecing Bombshells Hop~ =-.
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By Eve, October 21, 2009 @ 9:32 pm
I just adore this stamp set! And what amazing things you are doing with it! Loving it!
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By Leigh Ann Baird, October 24, 2009 @ 10:27 am
I love Halloween Henry–you designed an awesome set! The colors on this card grabbed my attention right away–I love it! I’m all about sketches!
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