You Can Make Me Laugh

This is the card I made for our bi-monthly swap at my local stamp and scrapbook store called Polka Dots, in Mukwonago.  The theme this month is Love, Valentine's or Friendship.  I think my card can be used for any of those!

I inked up one of my favorite stamp sets from The Project Bin. I love this set and I have used it often ever since I got it.  I love all of the great sentiments!    I think everyone can use a sweet card like this!

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope everyone likes my card!

Image/Sentiment:  The Project Bin #bff Stamp Set

Ink:  Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock:  Recollections 110# Ivory;  Stampin' Up Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake; Jillibean Soup~~Heart Healthy-Red Bean Soup/Red Pepper Flakes

Accessories:  Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding, Early Espresso Brads

Heather

This is the card for the 34th round of the Unidentified Image swap on SCS.  It is a group of ladies who are a part of a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same image, sent to us by the hostess.  The unidentified part is that we are to not discuss the image at all until the day they are to be posted--that was yesterday!   The image for this round was provided by Paola.   She will swap the cards and include the next image that Jody, our next hostess in their return envie.  And then we get to do it all again--for round #35--in December! 

Here is the inside of my card:

If you check some of the other blogs listed on my sidebars, you may find some other swappers who have posted their creations today or in the next few days.  I hope Paola and everyone in the swap like my card!

Image/Sentiment: Whipper Snapper Designs Heather
 
Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  White; Stampin' Up Calypso Coral, So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz; Jillibean Healthy Hello Soup-Bite of Bonjour Patterned Paper
 
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
 
Accessories:  Copic Markers; SU So Saffron 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Calypso Coral Baker's Twine, Green Button; Spellbinders Circle and Scallop Circles Dies; Pink Sequins

Love is Patient

This is the card I made for our bi-monthly swap at my local stamp and scrapbook store called Polka Dots, in Mukwonago.  The theme this month our choice of Love, Valentine's Day, Wedding or Anniversary. I inked up one of my favorite stamps and I think this card can be used for any of those 4 occasions. 

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope everyone likes my card!


Image/Sentiment:  Stampabilities--Love Is Patient

Ink:  Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock:  Recollections 110# White, Su Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake; Jillibean Soup-Heart Healthy Red--Bean Soup, Heart Healthy Broth--Bay Leaves Patterned Papers

Accessories:  SU Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Stitched Satin Ribbon; Red Brads

Dueling Darlings go to the Dogs!

If you are looking for my {PIN}Spirational Challenge or TCCCB Post , please scroll down. It is another three post day!

It is the 15^th of the month and that means we get to show off a new Dueling Darlings challenge. For the March Challenge, Shelly and Carol are the Darlings who decided on the theme.  Shelly is a Darling and Carol is a Diva, my team!

The theme or challenge they picked is "For the Dogs".  This is what Carol wrote for the Divas:  This month rather than going with the traditional St Patrick's Day holiday/theme, we searched the weird holidays for March. On the 10-13 it is Crufts--the worlds largest dog show and on the 23rd is National Puppy day.....thus leading for the theme "for the dogs". I hope you are liking your kits....as an extra bonus question....if you would like to share. Did you have a pet growing up...if so what kind and name.

Here is the inside of my card:

I did have a few dogs growing up as we lived on a farm. We typically had collies and I still love them today.  We do not have any dogs now, but we do dog sit for a couple of friends a few times a year--and love it!  I am also on the Humane Society Board and spend time with many shelter animals. 

I hope Carol and the other Darlings enjoy my card.

Image/Sentiment:  Whipper Snapper Good News Puppy

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  White; Stampin' Up Always Artichoke, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight; Jillibean Soup Fido Fun Patterned Paper

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Markers; Blue Satin Ribbon; Puffy Paws and Glitter Dog Bones Embellishments; Spectrum Noir Glitter Pen Clear--on dog's nose

Please be sure to stop in to see what all of the Divas as well the Dazzlers have created this month. All of the blogs are on the left sidebar of my blog. Be sure to check them out as there are new members listed!  At this time, Suzy, who is a Diva, and Terry A, who is a Dazzler, do not have a blog.  You will be able to check our their creations in their SCS gallery, if you click on the link for their name.   I am sure you will enjoy all of the wonderful creations this month!

Dueling Darlings ~ What's Cooking?

If you are looking for my Melonheadz Challenge Card, please scroll down.

 

It is the 15^thof the month and that means we get to show off another Dueling Darlings challenge. Debbie and I came up with the challenge and theme for the teams this month.  I am a Diva and Debbie is one of the Dazzlers.

The theme is Recipe Cards!

We thought it would be fun to create and post recipe cards this month so we can all get a few new recipes.  We challenge the ladies to use their favorite recipe or perhaps a comfort food recipe that we can all savor during the upcoming winter months. Debbie lives in Alaska--so we know she really has long winter months!

I sent a variety of images and sentiments for the Divas to chose from to use on their 4x6 recipe card.  I also sent some food themed patterned papers along with some interesting embellishments.  I am sure you will see some awesome recipes on some sweet cards this month when you make the blog rounds!

I picked my favorite baked bean recipe and I will reprint it here so it is easier to read.  I typically make a double recipe as I love it as leftovers too!

1 large can Baked Beans

1 small can Butter Beans--drained

1 small can Kidney Beans--drained

½ Cup Brown Sugar

½ Cup Catsup

1 Tablespoon Vinegar

½ Pound Bacon

1 Pound of Ground Beef

1 Large Onion--Chopped

1 teaspoon Dry Mustard

Brown the beef, onions and bacon together.  When I make a double recipe, I brown the onions and bacon in one pan—then the ground beef in a separate one.  Drain Fat.  Add all other ingredients.

 

Bake for 45 minutes at 350.  Or, put everything in a slow cooker and heat for several hours.

 

This can be made up the night before and refrigerated.

 

 

Image/Sentiment—Inky Antics-What's Cooking?

Cardstock/Patterned Paper—Gina K Ivory; Stampin' Up Early Espresso, Cajun Craze; Jillibean Soup Fresh Vegetable Soup-Chicken Base; Basic Grey Herbs & Honey-Tomato;

Ink—SU Cajun Craze

Accessories--SU Label Punch; Copper Brads; Baking Twill; Orange button with Baker's Twine

Please be sure to stop in to see what all of the Divas as well the Dazzlers have created this month. All of the blogs are on the left sidebar of my blog. I am sure you will enjoy all of the wonderful recipe cards that have been created this month!

Camping in the Forest

This is the second card I made for the Camping in the Forest Swap that Jeanette is hosting this month on SCS.  Her swaps and the conversations in the thread is so fun!  AND--we get to razz each other........................  unless she is away from home and not able to get online.  My other card for this swap was posted last Saturday if you want to check it out.

Here is the inside of my card:

 

Image/Sentiment—Bo Bunny Roughin' It/Whipper Snapper Designs-Great Outdoors Sentiment

Cardstock/Patterned Paper—Gina K White; Stampin' Up Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Lost Lagoon; Jillibean Soup Happy Camper Star 3 Parts Critter-Scores of Smores Patterned Paper

Ink--SU Old Olive; Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories--SU Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Chocolate Chip Brads; Copic Markers

Happy Spring!

This is the card I made for our bi-monthly swap at my local stamp store called Polka Dots, in Mukwonago.  The theme this time is Spring.  I thought this paper was too cute and wanted to showcase, so I went with a sentiment only.

Image/Sentiment—Penny Black April Showers

Cardstock—Gina K White; Stampin' Up Yo Yo Yellow, Green Galore, Only Orange; Jillibean Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup-Chicken Thighs

Ink— SU Only Orange;

Accessories—Flower Brad; Spellbinders Nestabilities Tag Trio Dies; Yellow Button; Yellow Velvet Ribbon

Dueling Darlings Kickoff!

It is the 15^thof the month and that means another Dueling Darlings challenge. Our hostesses for August are LJ-Laura Jean for the Divas and Terry for the Dazzlers.

I loved all of the papers and embellishments that Carol sent--I wanted to use all of it!  I was able to add a few more elements to the inside of my card than I typically do.  Terry and LJ also wanted us to share some of our favorite fall memories and they said it did not need to be sport related.  Well--mine is for sure.  I was a high school volleyball coach for 19 years, so that provided some wonderful memories for me-participating in the state tournament three times was a highlight!  I also love Friday night high school football and Saturday afternoon college football games.  My godson/great-nephew JL-Jack Lucas--is going to be attending UW-Whitewater as a Freshman this fall.  He is also going to be on the football team and the university is about 35 miles from my house.  I am sure the next 4-5 years will include attending many football games with my family.  Then--Sunday is Packer Day and my card shows off the Green and Gold!

Here is the inside of my card.

Image/Sentiment—MFT Pure Innocence Football Player/Hampton Arts Stamps Sentiment

Paper—PTI White, Stampin' Up Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Chocolate Chip; Simple Stories Urban Traveler, Jillibean Soup Game Day Chili Designer Papers

Ink—Memento Black

Accessories—Copic Markers; Nesties Ovals and Large Scallop Ovals; Wooden Tag; Basic Grey Brads; Kraft Ribbon

Please be sure to stop in to see what all of the Divas as well the Dazzlers have created this month. All of the blogs are on the left sidebar of my blog. I am sure you will enjoy all of the Fall Kick Off cards that have been created this month!