Creative Card Chicks

This is my card for February'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. This is the 9th month of this round and it will end in the middle 2021.

Vikki Jo is the hostess this month and she sent everyone two fun images along with some fun patterned paper and embellishments.  I colored the House Mouse Gruffles Digging in the Dirt image with my Copic Sketch Markers. The background paper is Stampin' Up's Flowers for Every Season.  Two green brads were added for the final touch for this card.

Here is the inside of my card:

The Creative Card Chicks are to post our cards between the 21st and 23rd of each month--so if you check the blogs on my sidebars, 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.  Be sure to come back and join us again in March with an image that Roxie sends out.

Image/Sentiment:  House Mouse Gruffles Digging in the Dirt

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Stampin' Up Whisper White, crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Green Brads

Thanks For All You Do!

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. This is the 8th month of our new round--join me into the middle 2021.

I am the hostess this month and sent everyone this tea cup image from Two Paper Divas, along with some fun patterned paper and embellishments.  I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers.  I added a sentiment from one of the Simon Says Stamp Sentiment packs.  I used two of the Stampin' Up Tranquil Textures Designer Series Papers for the background and added strip.  Three ribbons for tags on the side and 3 blue rhinestones were then added for the final touch for this card.

Here is the inside of my card:

The Creative Card Chicks are to post our cards between the 21st and 23rd of each month--so if you check the blogs on my sidebars, 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.  Be sure to come back and join us again in February with an image that Vickie sends out.

Image/Sentiment:  Two Paper Divas Tea Cups 2/Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strip

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  The Paper Cut Cougar Opaque 100# White; Stampin' Up Early Mint Macaron, Night of Navy, Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Blue Rhinestones; Stampin' Up Night of Navy Stitched Grosgrain, Balmy Blue Satin, Mint Macaron Ribbons

He Sees You!

This is my card for November'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. This is the 6th month of our new round--join me through the rest of 2020 and into 2021.

Suzy stepped in as the hostess this month and she gave us a choice of two sketches to use for our card.  She also said it needed to be a Christmas theme with an animal.  I picked Big Grumpy Cat and added the Big Grumpy Christmas stamp sets and the matching dies, both from Taylored Expressions. I colored the images with my Copic Sketch Markers and added some Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle on the white parts of the hat!   The sketch I picked was SC607 and I showcased some of the fun patterned paper in a 6x6 pack from Gina K Designs called Winter Whimsey.  I added a velvet bow as the final touch for this colorful card.

Here is the inside of my card:

The Creative Card Chicks are to post our cards between the 21st and 23rd of each month--so if you check the blogs on my sidebars, 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.  We take December off so be sure to come back and join us again in January with an image that I am going to send out.

Image/Sentiment:  Taylored Expressions Big Grumpy Cat and Big Grumpy Christmas Stamp Sets and Dies

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White; Stampin' Up Early Pool Party, Real Red, Garden Green; Gina K Designs Winter Whimsey 6x6 Patterned Paper Pack

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black; Stampin' Up Real Red

Accessories:  Gold Red Velvet Ribbon; Copic Sketch Markers; Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle Glitter Pen

Summer's Wave Goodbye

This is my card for September'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. This is the 5th month of our new round--join me through the rest of 2020 and into 2021.

Sue is the hostess this month and she sent everyone a sketch to follow along with some fun patterned paper to use.  I then picked a fall sentiment Riley and Company, Funny Bones line.  I inked the sentiment with a Kaleidacolor pad called Autumn leaves.  I used two of the patterned papers Sue--the leaves for the background and the burlap for the strip. The 3 gold sequins were then added for the final touch for this colorful card.

Here is the inside of my card, with the pumpkin stickers Sue included:

The Creative Card Chicks are to post our cards between the 21st and 23rd of each month--so if you check the blogs on my sidebars, 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.  Be sure to come back and join us again in November with an image that Joyce sends out.

Image/Sentiment:  Riley & Company, Funny Bones Line

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Recollections Ivory; Stampin' Up Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie; The Paper Studio Patterned Paper

Ink:  Kaleidacolor Autumn Leaves

Accessories:  Gold Sequins; Pumpkin Stickers

Mane Event

This is my card for September'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. This is the 4th month of our new round--join me through the rest of 2020 and into 2021.

Terry is the hostess this month and sent everyone this sweet image from Taylored Expressions called Mane Event. Terry also included some fun sentiments and some cute patterned paper.  And--she included a Wobble, which I used on my card!

I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers.  I used two of the patterned papers for the background.   I added one of the sentiments that I punched with a Stampin' Up circle punch and the wobble is behind the lion!  A few bright yellow enamel dots complete this fun card.

Here is the inside of my card:

The Creative Card Chicks are to post our cards between the 21st and 23rd of each month--so if you check the blogs on my sidebars, 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.  Be sure to come back and join us again in October with an image that Sue sends out.

Image/Sentiment:  Taylored Expressions Mane Event

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest White; Stampin' Up Melon Mambo, Mango Melody; Pebbles Happy Hooray and Candy Shoppe Patterned Paper

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Stampin' Up Circle Punches; Wobble; Yellow Enamel Dots

Sending Hugs!

This is my card for August'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. This is the third month of our new round--join me through the rest of 2020 and into 2021.

Maggie is the hostess this month and sent everyone this great image from CC Designs called Scaredy Cat. Maggie also included two fun sentiments and some cute patterned paper. 

I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers.  I used two of the patterned papers for the background.   I added one of the sentiments, but I am not sure any one is taking me up on a hug from this cat!

Here is the inside of my card:

The Creative Card Chicks are to post our cards between the 21st and 23rd of each month--so if you check the blogs on my sidebars, 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.  Be sure to come back and join us again in September with an image that Terry sends out.

Image/Sentiment:  CC Designs Scaredy Cat

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Xpress It Blending White; Stampin' Up Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Linen Thread

Poppies!

This is my card for July'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. This is the second month of our new round--join me through the rest of 2020 and into 2021.

Debby is the hostess this month and sent everyone this sweet image from Deadbeat Designs. Debby also sent some cute patterned paper along with other embellishments.  

I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers and layered under a scalloped frame I cut from two dies by Gina Marie Designs.  I also used two of the cute patterned papers.   I added some of the twine Debby sent to complete my card.  

Here is the inside of my card:

The Creative Card Chicks are to post our cards between the 21st and 23rd of each month--so if you check the blogs on my sidebars, you may see more of these wonderful creations! i am a day late in posting as I had my A Card a Week Challenge post yesterday on the 21st--so be sure to check back a day.  Many of our members also post their card in our SCS thread--so you might find more there.  Be sure to come back and join us again in August with an image that Maggie sends out.

Image/Sentiment:  Deadbeat Designs Poppy Image

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Cream; Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake; The Paper Studio Patterned Paper

Ink: Memento Chocolate Brown

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Gina Marie Designs Peekaboo Rectangles and Stitched Rectangle Dies; Twine

Mini Fairy Ring

This is my card for June'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. This is the first month of our new round--join me through the rest of 2020 and into 2021.

Suzy is the hostess this month and sent everyone this sweet image from Outlines Rubber stamps called Mini Fairy Ring.  This company is closed and I too have some fun, whimsical stamps from this company!  Suzy also sent some cute patterned paper along with other embellishments.  

I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers and layered over two of the cute patterned papers. I also layered the pink baker's twine over the green ribbon under the image.   I added a flower in the corner and then a rhinestone in the center of the flower along with the center on one of the flowers in the image!    

Here is the inside of my card:

The Creative Card Chicks are to post our cards between the 21st and 23rd of each month--so if you check the blogs on my sidebars, 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.  Be sure to come back and join us again in July with an image that Debby sends out.

Image/Sentiment:  Outlines Rubber Stamp Company Mini Fairy Rings

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Recollections 110# White; Stampin' Up Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo; DCWV The Floral Fair Patterned Paper Pack

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Pink Baker's Twine; Green Ribbon; Rhinestones; Copic Sketch Markers

Creative Card Kits

These 2 cards are for May'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. 

Vikki Jo is the hostess this month and sent everyone components from the Most Wonderful Time Medley. She included some sentiments for each person to chose from. Vikki Jo also sent some patterned paper along with other cute embellishments.  

I used the sticker images and layered them on the patterned paper.  I also made sure to use some of the great gold glitter paper on both cards.  I added each of the sentiments that Vikki Jo included along with some embellishments.  

Here is the inside of both cards:

The Creative Card Chicks are to post our cards between the 21st and 23rd of each month--so if you check the blogs on my sidebars, 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.  Be sure to come back and join us again in June as we start a new round with an image that Suzy sends out.

Image/Sentiment:  Stampin' Up Most Wonderful Time Melody

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Stampin' Up Real Red, Old Olive, Gold Glitter 

Ink: Stampin' Up Real Red, Old Olive,

Accessories:  Gold Stars