Sips & Stories

 

This is my card for a swap called the SIS--Surprise Image Swap.   This is card #8  for our group.  It is a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same image, sent to us by the hostess.  The surprise part is that we are to not discuss the image at all until the day they are to be posted--the 18th of every other month.   The image for this round was provided by Kathi.  She will swap the cards and include the new image for round #9 that Lori stamps in everyone's return envie. Then--we do it all again in June!

Kathi sent everyone this sweet image by Newton's Nook called Sips & Stories. She also included some of the coordinating sentiments!  I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers.   The background is embossed with a very old DArice folder called Paw Print.  I also just happened to place a recent Newton's Nook order after Jen, the owner and illustrator, came to the No Foolin' Retreat a few weeks ago for a make 'n take.  This sweet coordinating paper is from a 6x6 pack called Coffee House Stories!  It fits perfectly with the image.  I added a flag of Mint Macaron woven ribbon along with some gold gems from The Ton for the final touch!

If you check some of the other blogs listed on my sidebars, you may find some other swappers who have posted their creations.  The due date is today, the 18th, or they may post in the upcoming days. You can also check out SCS and use the keyword SIS08 to see some posted there.  I hope everyone in the swap likes my card--and that you do too!

Image/Sentiment:  Newton's Nook Sips & Stories
 
Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  White; Stampin' Up Mint Macaron, So Saffron, Early Espresso; Newton's Nook Coffee House Stories 6x6 patterned paper pack
 
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Darice Paw Print Embossing Folder; Stampin' Up 1/2" Mint Macaron Woven Ribbon; The Ton Gems