Calendar Girls-Barn Quilt Card

 It is the 28^th, so I am here to welcome you to another round with the Calendar Girls!

Who are the Calendar Girls? We are a group of bloggers who want to have a place where friendships blossom, creativity abounds, and encouragement prevails! In keeping with that dream, this blog group has been created so we will have a place to interact and enjoy being fellow bloggers. 

Terry came up with our April Theme:

What is a Barn Quilt? A barn quilt is an 8 foot by 8 foot replica of a quilt block made of plywood and hung on the side of old barns here in Wisconsin. There are hundreds throughout the state and I love seeing them up close and personal. Here are some examples (the first picture I pass every day):

Note by Barb--Since I too live in Wisconin, I love Barn Quilts. 

My challenge to you is to use one of the following quilt blocks to create this month’s card:

The first three options scared me, but I really liked the fourth one.  So, off I went to look for patterned paper that I thought looked like a quilt fabric.  I recently got a 6x6 pack of Stampin’ Up paper of last years in colors and thought that was perfect.  It took awhile to play with the sizes of the patchwork to make it fit the cardstock, but I really like the way it turned out.  The stamp set I used saw ink for the first time, though I have had it for a few years. I got it at a stamp convention at a booth that specializes in Iris Folds and had many templates to choose from.  Note-those templates too have yet to be used.  I think this sentiment is perfect for this wonderful group of friends--though some feel they never age........................... right Jeanette?  I am so blessed to have a wonderful group of ladies I have met--some in real life and others only virtually--and I call them my Friends!

Image/Sentiment—Dreamers Designs Quilts

Cardstock—Gina K White; Stampin’Up Concord Crush, Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, In Colors Patterns Pack

Ink—SU Concord Crush

Accessories—Concord Velvet Ribbon; Peach Buttons with Bakers Twine; Peach Brads

Please check out the blogs of all of the Calendar Girls—there are 10 of us, so it might take you a bit.   I am sure you will enjoy all of the quilting creations. All of the blogs are listed on my left sidebar. Thanks for joining us!!!!!!!