New Goodies!!!

Who doesn't like new things???  I wanted to play with my new items from the Spring is Blossoming promotion but was awfully tired last night with little "mojo" when it hit me… it was Monday!  Duh!  MojoMonday!  So I went to their web site and looked at this week's sketch.  Hmmm… didn't grab me… seemed a little busy to me but I went for it! 

Here's the sketch:

Here's what I came up with…

So, I like it… but I don't love it.  Only because I think it's too busy.  I feel like I don't know where to look first!  Too many big focal points for me.  So I came up with a Mojo alternate.  

So basically I just eliminated one element, the linen thread but in taking out those 3 horizontal lines and bow it removed a lot (I think!).  I also made under the sentiment simpler giving the sentiment more of a chance to be seen first, rather than the ribbon behind it.  But then it hit me that the flower could use some "leaves" so I put a little ribbon there.  I think it works but I definitely wouldn't say this card is not busy… just slightly less busy than the first. 

We all have preferences – that's what creativity is all about!  What's your preference?

Supplies:

Four Frames Stamp Set
Because I Care Stamp Set
Paisley Petals DSP
Early Espresso Card Stock
River Rock Card Stock
Not Quite Navy Card Stock
White flower painted with my aquapainter in Not Quite Navy ink.
Antique Brad
Crumb Cake Seam binding
Linen Thread (on one of them!)
Scallop Edge Punch
Decorative Label Punch