Make Lemonade!

This is my June card for the monthly themed swap that Terry is hosting on SCS. Each month she will post a theme and we make cards using any stamp set we believe follows that thought. This is our 61st month and the theme for June is "Apple of My Eye or Any Other Fruit".  

I went with a fun, older wood mounted stamp from Penny Black Stamps for the image and a Serendipity Stamp Sentiment!   I colored the image and sentiment with my Copic Sketch markers.  The background is a fun, embossed folder from We R Memory Keeper called Geometric.  I die cut the sentiment and the layer behind from my Stampin' Up Layering Circle Dies. I added a strip of Stampin' Up Daffodil Delight Grosgrain Ribbon for a banner under the circle.  I think this is a fun card.

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Terry and the others swappers like my card this month too! Terry has already posted the July theme and the ones for the rest of the year.  Be sure to come back in to see what we create!  

Image/Sentiment: Penny Black Life Gives You Lemons/Stampendous Sentiment

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  The Paper Cut Cougar Opaque 110# White; Stampin' Up Basic Black; Daffodil Delight

Ink:  Simon Says Stamp Intense Black

Accessories:   Stampin' Up Daffodil Delight 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Layering Circle Dies; We R Memory Keepers Geometric Embossing Folder; Copic Sketch Markers

Thank You Friends!

This is my June Crafters of Faith card.  This is a great group that my friend Kelly started on SCS.  She hosted for 5 years and now Faith has taken over for year #6. We will continue as we have in the past with each month a new hostess gives us a scripture and challenges us to make a card with that theme.  Faye is the hostess this month and gave everyone this challenge:

Scripture and Challenge:  Colossians 1:3-14 This is scripture that reminds me of abundance in my life of people who have encouraged me to grow in the LORD over the years, of the people who God has used to guide me, for them I am thankful. Do they know I am thankful? Some do, some don't. Make a card or project that you can mail to a person for whom you are thankful that God put into your life (so not biologically!) and let them know the importance God has used of their life for yours. Anything goes.

I am so thankful for many friends in my life and this sweet stamp by Stampendous called The Peanuts Gang is just perfect for this month's challenge!  This is a very old wooden stamp and the date on it is 2002.  I inked up the stamp with Simon Says Stamp Intense Black and colored it with my Copic Sketch Markers.  I die cut the image with a Whimsy Stamps Stitched Rectangles.  The sweet little sentiment is from Stamps by Judith and I used my retired Stampin' Up tag punches!  The background is a Stampin' Up Embossing Folder called Hammered Metal. I added some red enamel dots on the card.  I really like the look of this card! 

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:  Stampendous The Peanuts Gang/Stamps by Judith Thank You

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  The Paper Cut Cougar Opaque 110# White; Stampin' Up Real Red, Night of Navy

Ink:  Simon Says Stamp Intense Black; 

Accessories:  Red Enamel Dots; Whimsy Stamps Stitched Rectangle Die; Stampin' Up Hammered Metal Embossing Folder, Tag Punches;  Copic Sketch Markers

B is for Bunnies

This is my March card for the monthly themed swap that Terry is hosting on SCS. Each month she will post a theme and we make cards using any stamp set we believe follows that thought. This is our 58th month and the theme for February is "Starts With-use an image that starts with the letter of your first name".  

I decided to use some sweet Bunnies! I picked one of my sweet stamps from Whipper Snapper Designs called Easter Bunny Trio.  The sentiment is an older wood stamp from Stampendous called Hoppy Wishes.   I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers.  I picked a fun Easter Egg patterned paper from the Doodlebug Easter Parade line called Colored Eggs.  I added Stampin' Up 1/8" Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon under the sentiment and three white enamel dots.  I think this is a fun card.

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Terry and the others swappers like my card this month too! Terry has already posted the April theme and the ones for the rest of the year.  Be sure to come back in to see what we create!  

Image/Sentiment:  Whipper Snapper Designs Easter Bunny Trio/Stampendous Hoppy Easter Sentiment

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  The Paper Cut Cougar Opaque 110# White; Stampin' Up Bermuda Bay, Flirty Flamingo, Daffodil Delight; Doodlebug Easter Parade-Colored Eggs

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories:   Stampin' Up 1/8" Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon; White Enamel Dots; Copic Sketch Markers

Christmas Truck

Christmas is less than away, so I am busy making more Christmas Cards. Today I showcasing a card I made with a Christmas kit that I received kit from Diane for our Christmas Crazy group on SCS.  She sent me this sweet truck and tree image from Stampendous called Christmas Truck. The sentiment on my card is from Stampin' Up's Short & Sweet set, one of my all time favorites for small spaces!

I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers and layered the image over a piece of red buffalo plaid Paper that Diane included.  I added a flag of Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler Satin Quilted ribbon under the oval punches I used for the sentiment.  

 

Here is the inside of my card:

I like this card and hope you and Diane does too.  

Image/Sentiment:  Stampendous Christmas Truck/Stampin' Up Short & Sweet

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: White; Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black; Red Buffalo Plaid Paper

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Stampin' Up Oval Punches

Dashing Through the Snow!

It is the second Tuesday in July and time for my A Card A Week Challenge!  The  theme is Christmas in July.  I love making Christmas Cards, so this is a perfect theme.  I also have a couple of Christmas kits that I have received in the past few weeks, so I get to use those up too! 

This is a kit from Mary Ellen for our Christmas Crazy group on SCS and she sent me this sweet Stampendous Santa Claus Cruising in a Convertible image.  I colored it with my Copic Sketch Markers and layered it with the CTMH patterned paper Mary Ellen included.  I added some Wink of Stella on Santa's beard for a bit of sparkle!

 

Here is the inside of my card:

I like this card and hope you and Mary Ellen does too.  I hope you will stop back next week to see what the next Christmas card in July!

Image/Sentiment:  Stampendous Santa Claus Cruising in a Convertible 

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: White; Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, CTMH Patterned Paper

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; 

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Wink of Stella

Shelly's Kit-Card #2

I am back again to share the cards that I have made with the fun card kits I received in January.  I was so excited to be the recipient of these snowy themed card kits in a swap that I am hosting on SCS.  I received 10 kits and I am making 2 cards from each kit.  So--stay tuned as I will be making the wintry cards and posting more of them soon!

This is card kit #5, from Shelly and this is my second card from her kit.  That means I am half way done making and posting my 10 card kits--WHEW! Shelly sent two sweet images along with some fun sentiments. She also included some pretty patterned paper along with many fun embellishments. I did make 2 cards and I posted the first card on Monday-check back if you want to check it out. 

Be sure to check back to see the rest of my creations from this fun card kit swap in the next few weeks!


I colored the sweet snowman image with my Copic Sketch Markers and used a ticket corner punch so I could make it fit on the front of my card.  The sentiment is from Stampendous. The background paper is from Echo Park Paper and the embellishments are some clear sequins.

Here is the inside of my card:

Thanks for a great kit Shelly--these were two fun cards to make!

Image/Sentiment:  Snowman Border/Stampendous Angel Kisses Sentiment

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Cardstock:  White; Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive; Echo Park Paper Christmas Patterned Paper

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Sequins

Shelly's Kit-Card #1

I am back again to share the cards that I have made with the fun card kits I received in January.  I was so excited to be the recipient of these snowy themed card kits in a swap that I am hosting on SCS.  I received 10 kits and I am making 2 cards from each kit.  So--stay tuned as I will be making the wintry cards and posting more of them soon!

This is card kit #5, from Shelly and this is my first card from her kit.  That means I am half way done making and posting my 10 card kits--WHEW! Shelly sent two sweet images along with some fun sentiments. She also included some pretty patterned paper along with many fun embellishments. I did make 2 cards and I will post the second card on Wednesday-check back if you want to check it out. 

Be sure to check back to see the rest of my creations from this fun card kit swap in the next few weeks!


I colored the sweet mitten image with my Copic Sketch Markers. The sentiment is from a Gina K Designs set. I picked the buffalo plaid paper as it reminded me of mitten material!  The embellishments are some white fibers and a red button.  

Here is the inside of my card:

Thanks for a great kit Shelly--these were two fun cards to make!

Image/Sentiment:  The Stampendous Mittens/Gina K Designs Hello

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Cardstock:  White; Stampin' Up Basic Black, Mossy Meadow; Buffalo Plaid Patterned Paper

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; White Fiber; Red Button

Carol's Kit-Card #2

Here I am to share the cards that I have made with the fun card kits I received in January.  I was so excited to be the recipient of these snowy themed card kits in a swap that I am hosting on SCS.  I received 10 kits and I plan to make 2 cards from each kit.  That was my idea in 2018 and I succeeded--and I am pretty sure that I can do it again!   So--stay tuned as I will be making the wintry cards and posting all of them soon!

This is card kit #3, from Carol and this is my second card from her kit.  She sent this sweet snowman image from Stampendous called Warm Ears. I added some of my own sentiments on her two cards.  Carol also included some fun patterned paper by DCWV called Winter Frost along with many, many fun embellishments. I was able to make 2 cards and I posted the first card yesterday-check back if you want to check it out. 

Be sure to check back to see the rest of my creations from this fun card kit swap in the next few weeks!


I colored the cute snowman image with my Copic Sketch Markers.  I picked the shiny silver and blue snowflake patterned paper for my background.   I picked a Penny Black sentiment for this card.  The embellishments are blue and silver chevron ribbon and a few blue pearls!  

Thanks for a great kit Carol--these were two fun cards to make!

Image/Sentiment:  Stampendous Warm Ears/Penny Black Sentiment Xmas Spirit

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black; Stampin' Up Balmy Blue

Cardstock:  White; Stampin' Up Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel; DCWV Winter Frost Patterned Paper

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Blue and Silver Ribbon; Blue Pearls

Carol's Kit-Card #1

Here I am to share the cards that I have made with the fun card kits I received in January.  I was so excited to be the recipient of these snowy themed card kits in a swap that I am hosting on SCS.  I received 10 kits and I plan to make 2 cards from each kit.  That was my idea in 2018 and I succeeded--and I am pretty sure that I can do it again!   So--stay tuned as I will be making the wintry cards and posting all of them soon!

This is card kit #3, from Carol and this is my first card from her kit.  She sent this sweet snowman image from Stampendous called Warm Ears. I added some of my own sentiments on her two cards.  Carol also included some fun patterned paper by DCWV called Winter Frost along with many, many fun embellishments. I was able to make 2 cards and I will post the second card tomorrow-check back if you want to check it out. 

Be sure to check back to see the rest of my creations from this fun card kit swap in the next few weeks!


I colored the cute snowman image with my Copic Sketch Markers.  I picked the shiny silver tree patterned paper for my background.   I picked an older Stampin' Up sentiment for this card.  The embellishments are green chevron ribbon and a few white pearls!  

Here is the inside of my card:

Thanks for a great kit Carol--these were two fun cards to make!

Image/Sentiment:  Stampendous Warm Ears/Stampin' Up Sentiment

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black; Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock:  White; Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke; DCWV Winter Frost Patterned Paper

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Green Chevron Ribbon; White Pearls

Hoppy Easter

This is my February 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 a Whipper Snapper Designs stamp called Lil' Easter Basket!  I colored the basket image with my Copic Markers.  I also added a sentiment from Stampendous called Hoppy Wishes!  These are layered over Doodlebug Easter Parade-Colored Eggs patterned paper for the background.  I think everyone can use a sweet Easter Card!

Here is the inside of my card:

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

Image/Sentiment:  Whipper Snapper Designs Lil' Easter Basket/Sentiment from Stampendous Hoppy Wishes

Cardstock:  Recollections 110# White; Stampin' Up Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Mango Melody; Doodlebug Easter Parade-Colored Eggs Patterned Paper

Ink:  Stampin' Up Mango Melody; Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Stampin' Up Melon Mambo 1/4" Cotton Ribbon; Copic Markers