Happy Easter

 

This is my March Crafters of Faith card.  This is a sweet group on SCS that Faye hosts.  Faye is also the hostess this month and gave everyone this challenge:

Scripture:  2 Corinthians 1:20 "For as many as may be the promises of God, in Him they are yes: wherefore also by Him is our Amen to the glory of God through us."

Challenge: Make a card or project that shows a promise of God or one that gives glory to God.

I  first picked out a die that I think I bought last spring from Simon Says Stamp called Outline Floral Cross. I die cut  the cross from The Paper Cut's Silver Mirricard.  I then went through my basket of backgrounds and found this fun one that I made with swiping Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks on Yupo. I die cut the panel with again my favorite Gina K Designs Layout 2 die and layered it with black.   The sentiment is from a Creek Bank Creations set called I Hope You're Blesses.   I added red white enamel dots for the final touch!

I hope you and the others from the Crafters of Faith group like my card this month!  We are to post on the 7th of each month, so if you look on my sidebar, you may see other creations.  I know that there will be many posted in the COF thread on SCS too!  

Image/Sentiment:  Creek Band Creations I Hope You're Besses Stamp Set; Simon Says Stamp Outline Floral Die

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White, Silver Mirricard; Stampin' Up Basic Black; Yupo 

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black; Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks

Accessories:   Gina K Designs Master Layouts 2 die; My FAvorite Thing-MFT Blueprints 27 Banner Die; Red Enamel Dots

Fall Scarecrow

I decided to play along with my friend Kelly's challenge on SCS--Fall Scarecrow.  And, I thought it would be fun to make a slimline card as we know these guys are tall and thin!

I found a fun digital image called Scarecrow in my files, from the time I was on the Melonheadz Design Team--that seems so long ago.  I love all of her fun and colorful designs and this one is perfect for the challenge.  I printed it out and cut it out with one of the slim double stitched oval dies from Creek Bank Creations. I added a appropriate sentiment from the old wooden Stampin' Up Short & Sweet set.  This was fun card to make and I hope Kelly and you think so too!  

The keyword on SCS is CAS608--be sure to check out the other fall scarecrow creations!

Image/Sentiment:  Melonheadz Scarecrow/Stampin' Up Short & Sweet Sentiment

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  White; The Paper Cut Kraft Slimline Card base.

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Creek Bank Creations Slim Double Stitched Ovals

Celebrating 10 Years-Let's Party!

Today is start of a special month for the Dueling Darlings as August 15th is our 10 year anniversary.  YUP--10 years of posting cards every 15th of the month for our two teams--the Divas and the Dazzlers.  This was an idea that Kelly came up with all of those years ago and twisted Jeanette's arm to be a co-leader.  I am sure it was a very gentle nudge..........................  Kelly is the leader of the Diva's-the team I am on.  Jeanette tries hard to keep the Dazzlers in line!

Kelly sent each of the Darlings an envie a few weeks ago and described the contents as a virtual party game.  These were our instructions: Enclosed are 3 pieces of felt and a string, representing a banner that's tied together.  There are 16 sets-one for each of us.  When it's together, it creates a banner of celebration, bound together in crafty friendship.  Since we can't all be together in person, she sent us a long-distance friendship challenge, a symbolic hug. If we want to play along, here are the details:  

     --create a card using the 3 felt pieces (twine is optional) in a creative way

    --you may only use a sentiment stamp on your card

    --there is a prize for the most creative

    --post on August 1st

Okay........................ I did have to put on my thinking cap!  I knew I wanted to use all three of the banners and thought of a slimline card. I was not sure what to use for the background and I thought of one of my Sizzix embossing folders called US map, with an outline of the lower 48 states.  The map highlights that 14 of the 16 current DDD members live in the US and two live just across the border in Canada.  I think you can see where they live too......  The banners were a bit too long for the slimline card so I cut off the ends and used them to highlight where Kelly, Jeanette and I live.  The arrows point to our locations on the USA map! I picked a sentiment stamp that reflects this group.  It is by Rubberneck Stamps called Little Things!   I also used one of my new dies from Creek Bank Creations, Slimline Stitched Rectangles for the white layer.  I went for red, white and blue layers along with the bright primary colors of the banners.  I kept the red and white baker's twine to symbolize holding the three of us all together.  Love these two ladies!

Can you believe this group has been going on for 10 years?  There are 7 of the original members who are still in the group of 16 right now.  And, yes, I am one of the oldies, along with the youngsters Kelly and Jeanette!  Carol, LJ, Terry L., and Judy are also part of the founding members.  And, I am pleased to say I have met each of these original 7.  6 have been at my house in the past and I met Judy a number of years ago when I was in Arizona.  I think I should win a prize for that!

Here is the inside of my card, with a strip of washi tape:

If you check some of the blogs on my sidebar listing the Dueling Darlings, you may find others who have posted their creations.  There also might be some posted on SCS in galleries.  I hope you enjoyed my card.  I had fun making it and making it special for this wonderful group of ladies.  I.  Am. Blessed!

Image/Sentiment:  Rubbernecker Stamps Little Things

Cardstock:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White; Stampin' Up Real Red, Night of Navy

Ink: Stampin' Up Real Red

Accessories:  Sizzix US Map Embossing Folder; Creek Bank Creations Slimline Stitched Rectangles; Red and White Bakers Twine; Felt Banners; 

Slimline Fever

Today I am joining in the fever and excitement of slimline cards.  I have resisted for a few months, but I have seen so many awesome cards online.  And, so many companies are coming out with dies for the layers for these cards--and you all know that I love layers!  I placed an order recently with Creek Bank Creations after seeing a virtual presentation a few weeks ago.  

I first die-cut my layers with a set of slim stitched rectangle dies from Creek Bank.  I then picked the Sprinkles Flow 6x6 stencil from A Colorful Life and it did fit pretty well on the entire layer.  I used 4 colors of Tim Holtz Distress Oxides and did move the stencil to the edges after doing the main part of the layer.  I then picked a sweet Stampin' Up stamp set called Flower Patch and the coordinating die set Flower Flair for the images.  I inked up the stamps with some fun Stampin' Up inks and die cut the flowers and leaves.  The sentiment is from the same set.  

Here is the inside of my card with a strip of washi tape:

I hope you enjoyed my card and I know I am going to be making more slim-line cards in the future. I have some dies coming soon from another company, so stay tuned!

Image/Sentiment:  Stampin' Up Flower Patch and coordinating Flower Flair Dies

Cardstock:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White; Stampin' Up Flirty Flamingo, Gorgeous Grape

Ink: Stampin' Up Flirty Flamingo, Gorgeous Grape, Pear Pizazz, Early Espresso; Tim Holtz Oxide Inks Spun Sugar, Seedless Preserves, Picked Raspberry, Wilted Violet

Accessories:  Creek Bank Creations Slim Stitched Rectangles; A Colorful Life Sprinkles Fun Stencil