It's a Birthday "Potty"!

This is another repost from a card I made a few years ago.  We got back from a nine day vacation in Colorado last night and I am not up to speed with new blogs posts and cards yet.................  And........ You do know I love Whipper Snapper stamps and have many to choose from!

Image/Sentiment—Whipper Snapper Birthday Potty

Cardstock—Gina K White, Bubblegum Pink, Wine with Everything, Chocolate Kiss; Bella Blvd Sweet Celebrations-Treats & Sweets Patterned Paper

Ink—Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories— Brown Ribbon; Brown Button with Pink Floss; Copic Markers

PTI Green Thumb

This is a card I made a few years ago but wanted to blog it again as I think it is a cutie.  I hope you like it too................................



Image/Sentiment—PTI Green Thumb; Stampin' Up Birthday Greetings

Cardstock—PTI White; SU Close to Cocoa, So Saffron, Certainly Celery and Designer Series Paper

Ink--SU Certainly Celery

Accessories—Brown Brads; Circle Punches; SU 1/4" Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon; Cuttlebug Polka Dots

Innertube Chicken!

This is the card I made for our bi-monthly swap at my local stamp and scrapbook store called Polka Dots, in Mukwonago.  The theme this month is all occasion. 

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope everyone likes my card!

 

Image/Sentiment:  Whipper Snapper Designs Innertube Chicken

Cardstock:  Gina K White; Stampin' Up Melon Mamba, Daffodil Delight, Bermuda Bay; Echo Park Paper Summer Bliss-Flip Flops

Accessories:  Yellow Brads; SU Melon Mamba Pompom Trim

Everything is Better in Pink

I am back with another card for this week's {PIN}Spirational Challenge. 

The Challenge runs June 23rd to July 6th
 

Here's the photo to inspire us:

 

 

Our sponsor this week is A Random Fan.   

They have some great images, so please be sure to go and check them out!

   

Here is the inside of my card:

 

Image/Sentiment:  A Random Fan - Gemma's Secret Crush Digital Image

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Gina K White; Stampin' Up Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Rose Red, Love Patterns Designer Series Paper

Accessories:  Copic Markers SU Pretty in Pink 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon; Pink Button with Pink Baker's Twine

I hope you will play along this week with the {PIN}Spirational Challenge, too! Be sure to go to the challenge blog and add your creations for the challenge this week! You can also check out the rest of the DT Creations with the links on the left sidebar.

Melonheadz Summer Challenge!

I am back again with another card for this week's Melonheadz Challenge.

 

The theme for this challenge is Summer Fun!

 

It runs from June 22nd to July 5th

 

Melonheadz sure has the cutest images--I love every one of them and have a hard time choosing which one I want to use for each of our challenges. I love their summer images!

Here is the inside of my card:

 

 

Image/Sentiment:  Melonheadz Donna's Beach Vacation Digital Stamps

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Gina K White; Stampin' Up Crushed Curry, Always Artichoke, Pumpkin Pie; Echo Park Paper Paradise Beach-Flip Flops

Accessories:  SU Pumpkin Pie 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon; Sunglasses Brad

I hope you will play along this week with the Melonheadz Challenge too! Be sure to go to the challenge blog and add your creations for the challenge this week! You can also check out the rest of the DT Creations with the links on the left sidebar.



Happy 4th

This card is for the monthly swap that Pam hosts on SCS.  Each month we make 10 cards and include a matching envelope.  They can be any theme for any month.  All of the swappers are wonderful and I have received awesome cards each and every month.  I thought everyone would like a patriotic card this month!

This is the inside of my card:

I hope Pam and the others swappers like my card this month!

 

 

Image/Sentiment:  Stampington Company Small Sam's Hat/ Stampin' Up Happy Fourth

Cardstock:  Gina K White; SU Real Red, Night of Navy; My Mind's Eye American Made Petticoat Plaid

Ink:  SU Real Red, Night of Navy

Accessories:  Red-White-Blue Mini Star Brads; SU Night of Navy 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon;

The Crafter's Cafe Challenge ~ At the Movies

I am back with another card for The Crafters Café Challenge Blog (TCCCB).  

The theme for this challenge is At the Movies

The challenge runs from June 17th to the 30th

Our sponsor this week is Poppyseed Graphics
 

They really have some cute images, so please be sure to check them out!

 

Here is the inside of my card:

 

 

Image/Sentiment:  Poppyseed Graphics--Reflection Mermaid Digital Stamp

 

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Gina K White; Stampin' Up Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Pacific Point; Unknown Patterned Paper

Accessories:  SU Pacific Point 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon; Copic Markers; Blue Brad
 

I hope you will play along this week with The Crafter's Café Challenge Blog too! Be sure to go to the blog and add your creations for the challenge this week! You can also check out the rest of the DT Creations with the links on the left sidebar.

Glory Bee

It is the 15^thof the month and that means we get to show off another Dueling Darlings challenge. 

For June, Terry and I are the Darlings who came up with the challenge and theme for the teams this month.  I am one of the Diva's and Terry is a Dazzler.  The challenge this month is--"Show Your Patriotism".  

Since yesterday was Flag Day in the USA, we thought it would be great to show off the Red, White and Blue!  In doing research on Flag Day, Terry found all sorts of different information on how it came about being celebrated as a National Observance. Here is the description of how the flag was officially adopted:

June 14, 1777 — Continental Congress adopts the following: Resolved: that the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation. Stars represent  Delaware (December 7, 1787),  Pennsylvania (December 12, 1787),  New Jersey (December 18, 1787),  Georgia (January 2, 1788),  Connecticut (January 9, 1788),  Massachusetts (February 6, 1788),  Maryland (April 28, 1788),  South Carolina (May 23, 1788),  New Hampshire (June 21, 1788), Virginia (June 25, 1788),  New York (July 26, 1788),  North Carolina (November 21, 1789), and Rhode Island (May 29, 1790)

As an added challenge, we asked everyone to please let us all know what they personally think of when they see the flag!

 

 

  Here is the inside of my card:

When I see a flag, I think often of how lucky we are to live in the USA.  My parents both left Germany in the late 20's and came to America where they met in Chicago and married in 1932.  One of my cousins came to visit us 10 years ago after we stayed at their house in Germany in 2004.  They at our house over the 4th of July as we have a family picnic and they were able to meet other relatives.  We then took them to Wisconsin Dells for a few days and we went to Tommy Bartlett's Water Ski Show--a Dells fixture!  At the end of the show, the song "God Bless the USA" was played along while the pyramid of skiers each held up an American Flag. My cousin commented that you would not see anything like that in Germany, even now.  People do not often display a German flag and rarely do you hear people speak of patriotism. They also commented about how I decorated for the 4th and how many small flags I displayed in the flower pots and baskets on the deck. That also would not seen too often in Germany.  I thought that was quite an interesting observation.  A bit sad for them, but makes me think often of how lucky I am to be born and live here!

Also--this is the last Dueling Darling Post for a few months.  We are not going to be making any new cards until September 15th as we take a few months off for the rest of the summer, and take time to regroup and for some members to catch up on their cards.  We hope you miss us just a bit and tune back in when we return all ready to go on 9/15!

 

Image/Sentiment:  Whipper Snapper Glory Bee

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Recollections White; Stampin' Up Real Red, Night of Navy; Doodlebug Patriotic Parade-Red/White/Blue Patterned Paper

Ink:  Memento Black

Accessories:  Copic Markers; White and Red Buttons with Fibers; Red Satin Ribbon with Blue Stitched Ribbon layered on top; Brads--Flag, Red Pearl and Gold Brads; SU Oval Punch

Please be sure to stop in to see what all of the Divas as well the Dazzlers have created this month. All of the blogs are on the left sidebar of my blog. I am sure you will enjoy all of the wonderful creations this month!

100% Sweet

Here is my second card for the June mystery image swap.  Emily and I are the hostesses this month and we used the theme of "June is National Dairy Month" since we both live in Wisconsin!  We both sent ice cream type images since it is also summer along with a choice of sentiments.

This is the image I sent to everyone--a cute Whipper Snapper!  We also challenged the ladies to use "Sprinkles on Top"!  Add something to your image or card that is an ice cream topping. I used clear Wink of Stella on the nose of the bear and the cherry on the top of the crown.  I also layered two kinds of ribbon for some added color.

The card I made with Emily's image was posted yesterday--please check it out!

Here is the inside of my card:  

Image/Sentiment:  Whipper Snapper Haagen Daz Bear/Gina K Designs 100% Sweet

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Recollections White; Stampin' Up Pear Pizzaz, Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo; American Crafts Cold Treats Patterned Paper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Markers; SU Pretty in Pink 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon and Melon Mambo Scallops Dots Ribbon-backside, Oval Punches; Pearl Brads; Wink of Stella Clear Brush Pen

Have a Sweet Birthday

Here is my card for the June mystery image swap.  Emily and I are the hostesses this month and we used the theme of "June is National Dairy Month" since we both live in Wisconsin!  We both sent ice cream type images since it is also summer along with a choice of sentiments.

This is the cute little card that I made with Emily's image--it is so sweet!  We also challenged the ladies to use "Sprinkles on Top"!  Add something to your image or card that is an ice cream topping. I did not add anything special to my image, but a shiny sprinkling brad on the top of my card and a ice cream cone brad in the inside of my card.

The card I made with my own image will be posted tomorrow!

Here is the inside of my card:  

 

Image/Sentiment:  A*Muse We All Scream

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  White; Stampin' Up Pear Pizzaz, Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo; American Crafts Cold Treats Patterned Paper

Ink:  Black

Accessories:  Copic Markers; SU Pretty in Pink 1/8" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon; Green Glitter Brad and Ice Cream Cone Brad

June is Dairy Month!

It is time for another The Three Musketeers post.  We are ready to showcase the card we all created with the image that I provided for Card #8!  That means that next month will be the end of first three complete rounds-that time has sure gone fast!!!!!!

For our card this month, I sent out a Penny Black image called Cheers! June is Dairy Month and here in Wisconsin, we have many events during the month to celebrate.  And, this  beautiful bovine is celebrating with her iced beverage and styling in her itty, bitty stunning bikini. 

Here is the inside of my card:

Please check out the other Musketeer's cards.  Here is a link to Jeanette's blog along with Kelly's blog.  I am sure you will not be disappointed and will see a couple of great cards!  They may have posted within the past few days, or it may be upcoming, so be sure to check out their cards!


Image/Sentiment: Penny Black Cheers/Stampin' Up Warm Words

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: Recollections White; Stampin' Up Calypso Coral, So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz; American Crafts patterned paper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black/SU Calypso Coral

Accessories:  SU Calypso Coral Grosgrain Ribbon, Punches, Button with Bakers Twine; Copic Markers; Nestabilities Ovals

Unidentified Image Revealed

This is the card for the 19th round of the Unidentified Image swap on SCS.  It is a group of ladies who are a part of a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same image, sent to us by the hostess.  The unidentified part is that we are to not discuss the image at all until the day they are to be posted--that is today!   The images for this round were provided by Jody.  She will swap the cards and include the next image that Linda, our next hostess, provides in our return envie.  And then we get to do it all again!!!! 

The image that Jody sent is really cute--she said it is one of her go-to stamps and I can see why.  I bet everyone had a great time coloring this one! 

Here is the inside of my card:

 

 

 

If you check some of the other blogs listed on my sidebars, you may find some other swappers who have posted their creations today or in the next few days.  I hope Jody and the others in this swap like my card!

Image/Sentiment:  Stampendous Fluffies the Cat
 
Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Neenah White; Stampin' Up Pool Party, Pear Pizzaz, Blushing Bride; Pebbles Garden Party-Azalea Patterned Paper
 
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
 
Accessories:  Copic Markers; SU Pool Party 3/8' Ruffled Ribbon; Green Brads

Congratulations Graduate

I am back with another card for this week's {PIN}Spirational Challenge. 

The Challenge runs June 9th to the 22nd
 

Here's the photo to inspire us:

 

 

 

I went with the monochromatic colors for this cards--grays and black!

Our sponsor this week is Deedee's Digis They have some great images, so please be sure to go and check them out!

   

Here is the inside of my card:

 

Image/Sentiment:  Deedee's Digi's Congratulations Graduate Digital Image

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Gina K White; Stampin' Up Basic Black, Going Gray, Basic Gray; Doodlebug Cap & Gown Paper Pack;

Accessories:  Black Rhinestone Brads; SU Oval Punches; Gray Grosgrain Ribbon

I hope you will play along this week with the {PIN}Spirational Challenge, too! Be sure to go to the challenge blog and add your creations for the challenge this week! You can also check out the rest of the DT Creations with the links on the left sidebar.