Tracie's Kit

It is getting to the end January 2017, and I am the recipient of the card kits this month.  I have received all of the kits and I trying to get them all done this month. I will be posting them into February, but most are done.  I have two months after "my" month to complete and post my cards, so I do have until the end of March, but I am going to try to get them down much, much sooner.  My goal for this card kit group this time around is to make two projects from every kit.  Every person who sends me a kit includes quite a few images--and many times there are a couple of different images included in each kit.  And, they senders are very generous in the papers and embellishments, so I can easily make two projects from each kit.   Wish me Luck on both counts!

This card and tag/bookmark are from kit #2, sent by Tracie.   Tracie sent a fun kit with 2 different images and a couple of matching sentiments.  She also included a bunch of great patterned papers and matching embellishments for me to use.  I hope I did OK and that Tracie likes my creations.  Thanks for a great kit Tracie--Thanks Bunches!!!!

Two kits down--10 to go!  This group runs the entire year of 2017 and we have someone to send to every month, until December.

Here is the inside of my card:

Here is the tag which can also be used as a bookmark:

Image/Sentiment: Tina Wenke-Alex in the Snow with Puppies for card ~ Tag-Two Paper Divas-Snowflake Kisses

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Cardstock:  White; Stampin' Up Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso; I Love Winter by Lori Whitlock by Echo Park Paper Co Patterned Paper

Accessories:  Copic Markers; Carta Bella Snow Fun Enamel Dots; Snowflake Gems; Spectrum Noir Glitter Pen; Memory Box Delicate Stitched Snowflake Die

Black, White and Silver Challenge

It is the 28th and that means a new group is posting their cards today.  It is a group that I organized on SCS along with a bit of inspiration and nudging from my friends Kelly and Jeanette.  The name of the group is Challenge Your Stash!

The premise is to create a card or something else that uses only items that are in your own stamp room--nothing new is to be purchased.  The hostess each month posts their challenge to the group by the 5th of the month and the card is due to be posted on the 28th.  The challenges can be a color challenge or a sketch challenge or a technique challenge or a combination.  Then, each person in the group--there are currently 15 of us--creates their card with their own image, their own papers, their own embellishments with their own supplies--using up items from their own stash!  The card can be for any occasion and each person is encouraged to send the card on its way to someone so it can be admired.  It is a way for us to step out of the box a bit and create something that follows a challenge--isn't that what a challenge is supposed to be.  And--no money is spent as all items are to be already available in each of own stamping spaces--Easy Peasy!

I posted the first challenge for our group and it was a color challenge--use Black, White and Silver on your card.  I made an anniversary card by using a Gina K stamp that I am not sure has ever been inked up.  I embossed the image with silver and layered over silver vellum.  The anniversary theme is carried over to the inside with Happy Anniversary silver ribbon.

Here is the inside of my card:

If you check some of the blogs on my sidebar, you may find others who have posted their cards today.  There may be more posted in the thread on SCS, so you might want to check out the link here.  We also have a keyword for the SCS Gallery--it is CYSJAN.  You might see many cards there is you do a search.

I hope you enjoyed my card and I know I am excited to check out what my other hoarders, I mean stash reducer have made!  Thanks for stopping by today!

Image/Sentiment:  Gina K ~ Always and Forever Set


Cardstock:  Recollections 110# White; Stampin' Up Basic Black, Silver Fancy Foil Designer Vellum; Silver Metallic Cardstock

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black; Versamark

Accessories:  Gina Marie Designs Cross Stitched Ovals; SU Silver Embossing Powder, Ticket Corner Punch; Black and Silver Ribbon; Happy Anniversary Ribbon

Warm Winter Comforts

It is January 2017, and I am the recipient of the card kits this month.  I have already received all of the kits and I trying to get them all done this month. I do have two months after "my" month, so I do have until the end of March, but I am going to try to get them down much, much sooner.  My goal for this card kit group this time around is to make two projects from every kit.  Every person who sends me a kit includes quite a few images--and many times there are a couple of different images included in each kit.  And, they senders are very generous in the papers and embellishments, so I can easily make two projects from each kit.   Wish me Luck on both counts!

This card is from kit #1, sent by Jeanette.   Jeanette sent a fantastic kit with 5 different images and a couple of matching sentiments.  She also included a bunch of great patterned papers and some awesome embellishments for me to use.  I hope I did OK and that Jeanette likes my card.  Thanks for a great kit Jeanette--Thanks Bunches!!!!

I did make two cards from Jeanette's kit and my first card was on my blog yesterday.  One kit down--11 to go!  This group runs the entire year of 2017 and we have someone to send to every month, until December.

Here is the inside of my card:

Image/Sentiment: Unity Warm Winter Comforts

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Cardstock:  White; Stampin' Up Bermuda Bay, Wild Wasabi,  Marina Mist; DCWV Stack 8 Paper Pack

Accessories:  Copic Markers; Sequins; Gina Marie Designs Stitched Rectangles; Snowflake Gemstone; Rhinestones;

Winter Snowbird

It is January 2017, and I am the recipient of the card kits this month.  I have already received all of the kits and I trying to get them all done this month. I do have two months after "my" month, so I do have until the end of March, but I am going to try to get them down much, much sooner.  My goal for this card kit group this time around is to make two projects from every kit.  Every person who sends me a kit includes quite a few images--and many times there are a couple of different images included in each kit.  And, they senders are very generous in the papers and embellishments, so I can easily make two projects from each kit.   Wish me Luck on both counts!

This is card is from kit #1, sent by Jeanette.   Jeanette sent a fantastic kit with 5 different images and a couple of matching sentiments.  She also included a bunch of great patterned papers and some awesome embellishments for me to use.  I hope I did OK and that Jeanette likes my card.  Thanks for a great kit Jeanette--Thanks Bunches!!!!

I did make two cards from Jeanette's kit and the second card will be on my blog tomorrow.  One down--11 to go!  This group runs the entire year of 2017 and we have someone to send to every month, until December.

Here is the inside of my card:

Image/Sentiment: Stampalicious--Winter Snowbird

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Cardstock:  White; Stampin' Up Old Olive, Pool Party, Marina Mist;  Paper Studio Holiday Wonder Patterned Paper

Accessories:  Copic Markers; Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen; Rhinestones; Snowflake Tab; Pearl;

Lily

This is the second of the two cards I made for Kathy's Swap that she is hosting on SCS--Thinking of You Cards. I think this is such a pretty lily image!    My first card for this swap was posted yesterday if you want to check back.

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Kathy and the others swappers like my card!

Image/Sentiment: Inkadinkadoo- Sparkle N' Sprinkle Lily/Sentiment-Whipper Snapper Designs Sweet Expressions

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Recollections 110# White; Stampin' Up Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe, River Rock, Ginger Blossoms Designer Series Paper

Ink:  SU Crisp Cantaloupe; Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  SU Oval Punches; Green Brads; Copic Markers

If You're Feeling Blue

This is one of the two cards I made for Kathy's Swap that she is hosting on SCS--Thinking of You Cards. I think this is a fun layout with a cute sentiment.  My second card will be posted tomorrow if you want to check back.

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Kathy and the others swappers like my card!

Image/Sentiment: Inkadinkadoo-If You're Feeling Blue

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Recollections 110# White; Stampin' Up Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry, Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper

Ink:  SU Marina Mist

Accessories:  SU Marina Mist 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Circle Punches; Yellow Brads

Camp Sketch Challenge

This is the second of the two cards I made for the challenges for Camp Stamp-In-Oga, which was held on Saturday. This is for the sketch challenge. If you check back at my post yesterday,  you will my card for the color challenge.  I am hoping one of the two is a winner! I am writing this post on Friday, so I am not sure yet.  I am also going to be a bit sad today as I have to take Darlene to the airport for her to return home to New Hampshire.  I know we had a great time at camp and I enjoyed spending the time with her!

Here is the inside of my card:

Image/Sentiment: Stampin' Up Something for Baby/Short & Sweet

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  SU Whisper White, Real Red, Pool Party, So Saffron, I am Me Designer Series Paper

Ink:  SU Real Red, Pool Party

Accessories:  SU Babies First Framelits, Pool Party Baker's Twine, Arrows Embossing Folder, Label Punches; Cuttlebug Polka Dots, Spellbinders Circle Dies; Red Heart Button; Copic Markers;

Camp Color Challenge

This is the one of the two cards I made for the challenges for Camp Stamp-In-Oga, which was held yesterday.  It is always great time, with a stamp class in the morning where we make 5 cards.  Then, some of the stampers plan to stay for the rest of the day and stamp away until close to midnight.  There are raffles and prizes and great food.  AND, I get to spend the day with some of my SCS friends, LJ and Terry, who are from Wisconsin and best of all, Darlene, who came all the way from New Hampshire to get inky with us!  We have had a great couple of days, but she "has" to go home tomorrow!

This is for the color challenge. If you come back tomorrow, you will my card for the sketch challenge.  I am hoping one of the two is a winner!

Here is the inside of my card:

Image/Sentiment: Stampin' Up Best Birds

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Stampin' Up Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Sweet Sugarplum, Blooms and Bliss Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  SU Birds & Blooms Framelits; Pink 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon; Sequins, Copic Markers; Gina Marie Designs Cross Stitched Ovals

Dream of Being

This is my card for January's Monthly Challenge for the Creative Card Chicks.  This group is a kind of mystery image swap, where we each get an image and additional items to complete the challenge each month.  Jeanette is the hostess this month and sent everyone this pensive image.  Jeanette noted that it looks as if she is reflecting on the year ahead and what she hopes to accomplish.  The two images Jeanette added are also very appropriate for the start of the New Year.  Jeanette also included some wonderful coffee patterned papers and some  embellishments for our card!

The Creative Card Chicks to post our cards between the 21st and 23rd of each month--so if you check the blogs on my sidebars today or in the next few days, you may see more of these wonderful creations!  Many of our members also post their card in our SCS thread--so you might find more there.  Carol is up for the February Challenge so please come back to see what image she has sent!

Here is the inside of my card.

This was a fun kit and I hope Jeanette and the other Creative Card Chicks like my card.

Image/Sentiment:  Unity ~ Dream of Being

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  White and Kraft; Stampin' Up Early Espresso, Basic Black; Canvas Corp Coffee Stamps on Kraft; Paper Pizazz Yummy Coffee Beans

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Markers, Gina Marie Stitched Rectangles Dies; A*Muse Baker's Twine and Wide Ribbon; Mug Brad

From My Heart...To Your Heart

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 made a card that can be used for Valentine's Day next month or a thank you card for a wonderful Christmas present.................  I love D. Morgan stamps!

Here is the inside of my card:

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

Image/Sentiment:  Stamps Happen-D. Morgan ~ From My Heart


Cardstock:  Recollections 110# White; Stampin' Up Pink Pirouette, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler; Heritage Makers-Our Memories for Life ~ Love Collection Patterned Paper

Ink:  SU Crumb Cake

Accessories:  SU Early Espresso 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon; Pink Buttons; Copic Markers

Mystery Revealed

This card is for a Mystery Swap on SCS. A group of us are doing a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same mystery image, sent to us by the hostess. This swap was created by Forest Ranger—Jeanette and we are now in our 38th round!  Vickie is the hostess this month and she sent everyone this cute Stampin' Up image.  Vickie will swap the cards and send everyone the next image, which is being sent by Linda. We then get to do it all again, for round 39! 

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Vickie and the other swappers like my card.  If you check my sidebar on the left, you might see some other swappers who have posted their cards.


Image/Sentiment: Stampin' Up And Everything Nice

Cardstock: White; SU Pool Party, Watermelon Wonder, Early Espresso; Pebbles Garden Party Lilac Patterned Paper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Markers; Gina Marie Designs Cross Stitched Rounded Square Dies; Sequins; SU Early Espresso Candy Dot and Brads;

Dueling Darlings 2017!

It is January 15^th of the month and that means we are starting a new year of Dueling Darlings challenges. For the January Challenge, Tami and Terry decided on the theme.  Terry is one of the Darlings and I am a part of the Diva team, which Tami is on!  We do have some new members of the DDD, so be sure to read all the way to the bottom of my post to get those details!

This theme this month was simple--just make a card with the components they sent.  They did both sent Valentine themed papers, so the card can be used for Valentine's Day next month.  Or, just a card of love............ 

I used three layers of the ribbons and twine that Tami sent.  That seems to be a "go to" design many times when I made my DDD card as I want to use all of the pretty ribbons that are included in the kit!

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope all of the Darlings enjoy my card this month. Please be sure to stop in to see what all of the Divas as well the Dazzlers have created this month. 

We have some new members in 2017 as we grow to 18 ladies!  Terry S. and Heather have joined the Diva team--yes, we now have three Terry's in our group!  Debby is joining the Darlings.  

There are a few members who do not have blogs:  Suzy and Terry S who both are on the Diva team, and Terry A, Paola and Debby who are Dazzlers.  You will be able to check out their creations in their SCS gallery, if you click on the link for their name.  All of the others should be found on my left sidebar.  I am sure you will enjoy all of the wonderful creations this month!

Image/Sentiment: Riley & Co ~ Heart Balloon/ Sentiments Hampton Art

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: White; Stampin' Up Smokey Slate, Cherry Cobbler, Blushing Bride; Imaginisce Patterned Paper

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Markers; Gray and Red Ribbon; Red Baker's Twine; Red Button; Heart Paper Clip; Gina Marie Cross Stitched Oval Dies; White Tag; Red Hearts

Blog Candy Winner

Good Morning!  And, Happy Friday the 13th!  Last week, on Monday, the 1st, I posted my annual "Year in Review"  I looked back and this is the 6th year I have posted my favorite cards--sometimes on 12/31 and other years on 1/1.

Yesterday, I did a random pick of the individuals who commented on my 2016 cards.  There were 8 ladies who commented on my year's worth of cards and I want to thank each of you for taking the time to look!  The blog candy winner is #4--BlueInks--Tami!  She wrote: Since I have been so behind this year, it is great to see all of your work in one post! These cards are adorable and you did a great job. Thanks, for sharing!  I will get your prize in the mail to you next week!

I had asked which card each person liked best and October for three votes.  I too think it is my favorite of the year--and here is Thoughtful Branches from Stampin' Up:

This was a card I made for the color challenge at Camp Stamp-in-Oga and it was also a winner there!  This wonderful stamping event is held three times a year, sponsored by my awesome demo Sarah and her friend Cheryl, along with many of their down lines.  The next camp is next week and I am so excited as my friend Darlene is coming all the way from New Hampshire to visit for a few days and get inky with all of us there.  LJ and Terry, who are more local in Wisconsin, are also attending. AND--I know we will have a fun time! 

Thanks for visiting my blog and I hope Tami enjoys her prize!

Tender Hearts

This is the second of the two cards I made for Laura Jean's Swap that she is hosting on SCS--Valentine Cards. My first card was posted last Friday if you want to check back.

I hope LJ and the others swappers like my card!

Image/Sentiment:  Penny Black Tender Hearts/Sentiment Stampin' Up Good Greetings

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Recollections 110# White; Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip, Blushing Bride; Heritage Makers-Our Memories for Life ~ Love Collections Patterned Paper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  SU Pretty in Pink 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon; Copic Markers; Red Sequins

We are Like a Really Small Gang!

It is time for another The Three Musketeers post. We are ready to showcase the card we all created with the image that Jeanette provided this month for Card #28!  All three of us sure have enjoyed the challenges every month for more than two years and hope that it continues for a few more!  I am up next for the February challenge and I have already decided and sent the images.  Be sure to come back to see what we create!

For our card this month, Jeanette said knew she had to get the stamp set as soon as she saw the sentiment.  Yes, I do think that it fits the three of us!  We are more than Friends.  We are like a Really Small Gang!   I really like this image and the sentiment does make me laugh out load.  It seems that many of the images we pick each month are some that makes us all smile!!!  I hope Jeanette and Kelly like my card and they too are smiling!

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 post today, or it may be upcoming, so be sure to check out their blog for their card!

Image/Sentiment:  Stamping Bella ~ The Stuffie Gang

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: PTI White; Stampin' Up Wild Wasabi, Tempting Turquoise, More Mustard, East Coast Prep Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Markers; SU Tempting Turquoise 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon; Button with Baker's Twine