Graduation

This is my April card is for the monthly swap that Pam hosts on SCS.  Each month we make 8 cards and include a matching envelope.  They can be any theme for any month.  All of the swappers are wonderful and I have received awesome cards each and every month.  

I inked up one of my favorite lines of wood mounted stamps--Paper Inspirations Graduate Calligraphy.  The background paper is from Bo Bunny Pop Quiz-Chalkboard.   I added a strip of black satin ribbon and a few rhinestones are the final touch.  I think everyone can use a graduation card.

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Pam and the others swappers like my card this month!

Image/Sentiment:  Paper Inspirations Graduate Calligraphy

Cardstock:  Neenah Class Crest 110# Solar White; Stampin' Up Basic Black; Bo Bunny Pop Quiz-Chalkboard

Ink:  Simon Says Stamp Intense Black

Accessories:  Black Satin Ribbon; Rhinestones

Maturity is.....

This is my March card is for the monthly swap that Pam hosts on SCS.  Each month we make 8 cards and include a matching envelope.  They can be any theme for any month.  All of the swappers are wonderful and I have received awesome cards each and every month.  

I inked up one of my favorite wood mounted stamps from Outlines Stamp Company, who are no longer in business.   There is no name on the side-I just call it Maturity!  I die cut the image and the layer from my CottageCutz Double Stitched Ovals.  The background paper is from Stampin' Up called It's My Party Designer Series Paper.  I added a strip of Melon Mambo Scalloped Ribbon under the sentiment-and the dots are face down!  A few black enamel dots are the final touch.  I think everyone can use a birthday card.

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Pam and the others swappers like my card this month!

Image/Sentiment:  Outline Rubber Stamp Company-Maturity

Cardstock:  Neenah Class Crest 110# Solar White; Stampin' Up Melon Mambo, Mint Macaron, Crushed Curry, It's My Party Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Stampin' Up Melon Mambo

Accessories:  CottageCutz Double Stitched Oval Dies; Black Enamel Dots; Stampin' Up Melon Mambo Scallop Ribbon

Always Better Together

This is my February card is for the monthly swap that Pam hosts on SCS.  Each month we make 8 cards and include a matching envelope.  They can be any theme for any month.  All of the swappers are wonderful and I have received awesome cards each and every month.  

I inked up one of my un-inked-until-today stamp sets from Unity Stamp Company called Difficult Roads! I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers. The background paper is from Stampin' Up called Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper.   I think everyone can use a card like this.

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Pam and the others swappers like my card this month!

Image/Sentiment:  Unity Stamp Company Difficult Road

Cardstock:  Neenah Class Crest 110# Solar White; Stampin' Up Blackberry Bliss, Petal Pink,  Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Stampin' Up Blackberry Bliss; Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers

Say It Big!

This is my January card is for the monthly swap that Pam hosts on SCS.  Each month we make 8 cards and include a matching envelope.  They can be any theme for any month.  All of the swappers are wonderful and I have received awesome cards each and every month.  

I inked up one of my un-inked-until-today stamp sets from Unity Stamp Company called Say It Big! I inked up the Congrats with Island Indigo and die cut the sentiment and background with Sizzix Dotted Ovals.  I added a couple of mini banner flags on the side.  The background paper is from Stampin' Up called Noble Peacock Specialty Designer Series Paper--I love the shine and sparkle!  I think everyone can use a Congrats card.

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Pam and the others swappers like my card this month!

Image/Sentiment:  Unity Stamp Company Say It Big

Cardstock:  Neenah Class Crest 110# Solar White; Stampin' Up Pretty Peacock, Island Indigo, Noble Peacock Specialty Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Stampin' Up Island Indigo

Accessories:  Sizzix Dotted Oval dies; Stampin' Up Mini Banner Punch

The Light Shines in the Darkness

This is my November card is for the monthly swap that Pam hosts on SCS.  Each month we make 8 cards and include a matching envelope.  They can be any theme for any month.  All of the swappers are wonderful and I have received awesome cards each and every month.  

I inked up one of my newer Christmas stamp sets from Taylored Expressions called The Light Shines!   I love the layering of the ornaments and star on the tree.  And, this sentiment is one of my all time favorites.  I think this would also work well in a slim-line card. The background paper is from Stampin' Up called All is Bright--perfect with all of the stars!  3 Taylored Expressions Drip Drops are the embellishment.  I think everyone can use a Christmas card.

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Pam and the others swappers like my card this month!

Image/Sentiment:  Taylored Expressions The Light Shines

Cardstock:  Neenah Class Crest 110# Solar White; Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce, All is Bright Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce, YoYo Yellow, Early Espresso

Accessories:  Taylored Expressions Drip Drops

Love & Cheer

This is my October card is for the monthly swap that Pam hosts on SCS.  Each month we make 8 cards and include a matching envelope.  They can be any theme for any month.  All of the swappers are wonderful and I have received awesome cards each and every month.  

I inked up one of my great Christmas sentiment stamps from Hampton Arts and the Hot Fudge studio called Love & Cheer!   I layered the image over two kinds of DSP from Stampin' Up's Home For Christmas patterned paper pack.  Three red pearls are the only embellishment.  I think everyone can use a Christmas card.

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Pam and the others swappers like my card this month!

Image/Sentiment:  Hampton Arts and Hot Fudge Studio Love & Cheer

Cardstock:  Neenah Class Crest 110# Solar White; Stampin' Up Real Red, Mossy Meadow, Mint Macaron, Home For Christmas Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Stampin' Up Real Red

Accessories:  Red Pearls

Happy Halloween!

This is my September card is for the monthly swap that Pam hosts on SCS.  Each month we make 8 cards and include a matching envelope.  They can be any theme for any month.  All of the swappers are wonderful and I have received awesome cards each and every month.  

I inked up one of my favorite Halloween stamps from Stampabilities called Flying Witch!   I layered the image over two kinds of DSP from Stampin' Up's Cast-A-Spell patterned paper pack.  Three black enamel dots and a strip of black chevron twill are the embellishments.  I think everyone can use a Halloween card.

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Pam and the others swappers like my card this month!

Image/Sentiment:  Stampabilities Flying Witch

Cardstock:  Neenah Class Crest 110# Solar White; Stampin' Up Basic Black, Old Olive, Cast-A-Spell Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Black Chevron Twill; Black Enamel Dots

Maybe Christmas

This is my August card is for the monthly swap that Pam hosts on SCS.  Each month we make 8 cards and include a matching envelope.  They can be any theme for any month.  All of the swappers are wonderful and I have received awesome cards each and every month.  

I inked up one of my great stamp sets from The Project Bin called Maybe Christmas. I die cut the image and layer with My Favorite Things-MFT Stitched Arch Stax. I used a package of Stampin' Up Merry Moments Designer Series Paper again for the background and the strip under the die cuts. I added Stampin' Up 1/8" Old Olive Taffeta ribbon for the embellishment.  I think everyone can use another Christmas card.

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Pam and the others swappers like my card this month!

Image/Sentiment:  The Project Bin Maybe Christmas

Cardstock:  Neenah Class Crest 110# Solar White; Stampin' Up Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Merry Moments Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Stampin' Up Mossy Meadow

Accessories:  Stampin' Up 1/8" Old Olive Taffeta Ribbon; My Favorite Things-MFT Stitched Arch Stax

Sharing The News!

This is my July card is for the monthly swap that Pam hosts on SCS.  Each month we make 8 cards and include a matching envelope.  They can be any theme for any month.  All of the swappers are wonderful and I have received awesome cards each and every month.  

I inked up one of my new stamp sets from Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps called Sharing News and one of the coordinating sentiments called Networking!  I used the same image for the July Dueling Darlings Divas kits and wanted to ink it up again.  I paired it with some Black and White Checkerboard Patterned Paper again for the background as I decided to not color the image.  I used my Stampin' Up Circle Dies to cut the image and layer.  I added a few black enamel dots and Stampin' Up Black Grosgrain ribbon for the embellishments.  I think everyone can use a funny card like this!

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Pam and the others swappers like my card this month!

Image/Sentiment:  Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps Sharing News/Networking

Cardstock:  Neenah Class Crest 110# Solar White; Stampin' Up Basic Black; Black Checkerboard Patterned Paper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Stampin' Up 1/4" Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Circle Dies; Black Enamel Dots

Felt With The Heart!

This is my May card is for the monthly swap that Pam hosts on SCS.  Each month we make 10 cards and include a matching envelope.  They can be any theme for any month.  All of the swappers are wonderful and I have received awesome cards each and every month.  

I inked up one of my favorite stamps by Northwoods Rubber Stamps.  It is a wood mounted stamp that I do not think is made anymore.  I so love the saying!  I picked the Stampin' Up Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper for the background.  I added just a few pink flower sequins for the bling.  I think everyone can use a sweet card like this!

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Pam and the others swappers like my card this month!

Image/Sentiment:  Northwoods Rubber Stamps-unknown name of stamp

Cardstock:  Recollections 110# White; Stampin' Up Blushing Bride, Mint Macaron, Birthday Bouquet Series Specialty Paper

Ink:  Stampin' Up Mint Macaron

Accessories:  Stampin' Up Pink Flower Sequins

Thank You

This is my April card is for the monthly swap that Pam hosts on SCS.  Each month we make 10 cards and include a matching envelope.  They can be any theme for any month.  All of the swappers are wonderful and I have received awesome cards each and every month.  

I inked up one of my favorite lines of stamps by Paper Inspirations called Thank You Calligraphy.  I picked the Stampin' Up Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper for the background.  I added a single layer of 3/8" Night of Navy Corduroy ribbon without a bow  I think everyone can use a masculine card like this!

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Pam and the others swappers like my card this month!

Image/Sentiment:  Paper Inspirations Thank You Calligraphy

Cardstock:  Recollections 110# White; Stampin' Up Balmy Blue, Night of Navy, Come Sail Away Designer Series Specialty Paper

Ink:  Stampin' Up Night of Navy

Accessories:  Stampin' Up 3/8" Night of Navy Corduroy Ribbon