Mimi!

Today is the 18th and the due date for a Mystery Swap on SCS. This is my card for that swap.  It is a group of us who do a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same mystery image, sent to us by the hostess. This swap was created by Forest Ranger—Jeanette--back in 2010 and we are now in our 66th round!  Carol is our hostess this month and sent everyone this cute image from Taylored Expressions called Mimi. This is the second month we have highlighted dogs--yay!   She will also send everyone the next image, which Terry stamped.  We then get to do it all again, for round #67, in November!   

I think this image is so cute. And, I think with the name Mimi, it shouts Pink!  and shiny pink too!   I colored her shades of gray with my Copic Sketch Markers. I die cut the image with a MFT-My Favorite Things Stitched Mod Rectangle Die-namic. The patterned paper is from Stampin' Up's Painted With Love Designer Series Paper Pack.  I then used my Stampin' Up Banner Dies to cut three banners with some of the other papers from the same pack--all shades of pink!   I added a few pink enamel dots as the final touch on the banners.  I did not add a sentiment so this card can be used for pretty much any occasion.  

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope you and all of the mystery swappers like my card.  If you check my sidebar on the left, you might see some other swappers who have posted their cards today or in the next few days.

Image/Sentiment:   Taylored Expressions Mimi

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  White; Stampin' Up Calypso Coral, Melon Mambo, Powder Pink, Painted With Love Designer Series Pape

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Stampin' Up Banner Dies; My Favorite Thing-MFT Stitched Mod Rectangle Die-Namics; Pink Enamel Dots

Daisy Bouquets

Today is the 18th and the due date for a Mystery Swap on SCS. This is my card for that swap.  It is a group of us who do a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same mystery image, sent to us by the hostess. This swap was created by Forest Ranger—Jeanette--back in 2010 and we are now in our 64th round!  Tracie is our hostess this month and sent everyone this sweet floral image from Inky Antics called Daisy Bouquets.  She will also send everyone the next image, which Laura Jean stamped.  We then get to do it all again, for round #65, in July!   

I think this image is so sweet.  I colored it with my Copic Sketch Markers. I die cut the image with a Spellbinders Nestabilities oval as it matched pretty well.  I layered a strip of Stampin' Up Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper over an embossed background called Scripty 3D,also from Stampin' Up.  The sentiment is from the Blossoms and Blooms Stampin' Up stamp set.  I then added a few rhinestones as the final touch.

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope you and all of the mystery swappers like my card.  If you check my sidebar on the left, you might see some other swappers who have posted their cards today or in the next few days.

Image/Sentiment:  Inky Antics Daisy Bouquets/Sentiment Stampin' Up Blossom in Bloom

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest 100# Solar White; Stampin' Up Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Stampin' Up Scripty 3D Embossing Folder, Rhinestones

Critter Crew!

Today is the 18th and the due date for a Mystery Swap on SCS. This is my card for that swap.  It is a group of us who do a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same mystery image, sent to us by the hostess. This swap was created by Forest Ranger—Jeanette--back in 2010 and we are now in our 62nd round!  I am our hostess this month and sent everyone this fun birthday image from Avery Elle called Critter Crew.  I will also send everyone the next image, which Tracie stamped and sent to me! We then get to do it all again, for round #64, in May!   

I think this image is so cute.  I colored all of the fun guys in the present with my Copic Sketch Markers.  I did not think there was room for a sentiment, so I layered the image on some fun birthday patterned paper from the Celebrate line by American Tradition Designs called Brights!  I then added a few yellow enamel dots as the final touch.

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope you and all of the mystery swappers like my card.  If you check my sidebar on the left, you might see some other swappers who have posted their cards today or in the next few days.

Image/Sentiment:  Avery Elle Critter Birthday

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest 100# Solar White; Stampin' Up Gorgeous Grape, Pineapple Punch, Highland Heather; American Tradition Designs Celebrate-Brights

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Yellow Enamel Dots

Mystery Image #61

Today is the 19th and the day after due date for a Mystery Swap on SCS. This is my card for that swap.  It is a group of us who do a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same mystery image, sent to us by the hostess. This swap was created by Forest Ranger—Jeanette--back in 2010 and we are now in our 61st round!  Sharon is our hostess this month and sent everyone this pretty image from CTMH-Close to My Heart called Pemberley Workshop, #1491. She will swap out the cards and send everyone the next image, which Terry will pick out! We then get to do it all again, for round #62, in January!   

I think the image is unique and I first decided I wanted to have an embossed background-so I picked the Quickutz Swirls folder.  I then decided on a color combo and went with pinks!  I then colored it with my Copic Sketch Markers. It is a large image, so the only embellishments are some pink enamel dots.  

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Sharon and all of the mystery swappers like my card.  If you check my sidebar on the left, you might see some other swappers who have posted their cards today, yesterday or in the next few days.

Image/Sentiment:  CTMH-Close To My Heart Pemberley Workshop, #1491

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Papertrey White; Stampin' Up Berry Burst, Fresh Fig, Powder Pink

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Quickutz Swirls Embossing Folder; Pink Enamel Dots

You Color My World

Today is the 18th and the due date for a Mystery Swap on SCS. This is my card for that swap.  It is a group of us who do a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same mystery image, sent to us by the hostess. This swap was created by Forest Ranger—Jeanette--back in 2010 and we are now in our 58th round!  Terry is our hostess this month and sent everyone this great image from Taylored Expressions A Life She Loved. She will swap out the cards and send everyone the next image, which Diane picked out! We then get to do it all again, for round #60, in July!   

I think the image is so sweet and I colored with with my Copic Sketch Markers.  The background  paper is from the Stampin' Up Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper Pack and I think it fits the image perfectly.  A few enamel dots and a banner of Pacific Point Ribbon are the embellishments!

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Terry and all of the mystery swappers like my card.  If you check my sidebar on the left, you might see some other swappers who have posted their cards today or in the next few days.

Image/Sentiment:  Taylored Expressions A Life She Loved

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  White; Stampin' Up Pacific Point, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry,  Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Stampin' Up Pacific Point 1/4" Grosgrain; Glitter Enamel Dots

Mr & Mrs

Today is the 19th and yesterday was the due date for a Mystery Swap on SCS. This is my card for that swap.  It is a group of us who do a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same mystery image, sent to us by the hostess. This swap was created by Forest Ranger—Jeanette--back in 2010 and we are now in our 57th round!  Carol is our hostess this month and sent everyone this great image from Colorado Craft Company-3C-called Happy Forevering. She will swap out the cards and send everyone the next image, which Terry picked out! We then get to do it all again, for round #59, in May!   

I think the wedding image is so pretty and I colored with with my water brush and Stampin' Up inks for a softer, water colored look.  I then took two Memory Box Scalloped Stitched Rectangle dies and cut a frame to go over the image.  The background is a piece of vellum from the Stampin' Up Floral Romance Specialty Designer Series Paper Pack.

Here is the inside of my card, using a stamp from the Essential Sentiments from A*Muse:

I hope Carol and all of the mystery swappers like my card.  If you check my sidebar on the left, you might see some other swappers who have posted their cards yesterday, today or in the next few days.

Image/Sentiment:  Colorado Craft Company Happy Forevering and A*Muse Essential Sentiments

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  White; Stampin' Up Night of Navy, Poppy Parade, Floral Romance Specialty Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Colored with water brush and Stampin' Up inks; Memory Box Scalloped Stitched Rectangle Dies

Wild, Wild West

This card is for a Mystery Swap on SCS. A group of us do a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same mystery image, sent to us by the hostess. This swap was created by Forest Ranger—Jeanette and we are now in our 52nd round!  Vickie is our hostess this month and she sent everyone this great masculine image from a long retired Stampin' Up stamp set. Vickie will swap the cards and send everyone the next image, which Terry picked out! We then get to do it all again, for round #53, in July!   I colored just his bandanna and left the rest of the cowboy's image uncolored.  I added some plaid and patterned paper to coordinate with the green color.

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope all of the mystery swappers like my card.  If you check my sidebar on the left, you might see some other swappers who have posted their cards today or in the next few days.

Image/Sentiment: Stampin' Up Wild, Wild West

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: Crafters Companion Ultra-smooth White; Stampin' Up Early Espresso, Old Olive; We R Memory Keepers Happy Camper Sleeping Bag-Flannel Shirt Patterned Papers

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Markers; Stampin' Up Old Olive Mini-Chevron Ribbon; Brown Brads

Happy Golden Anniversary

This card is for a Mystery Swap on SCS. A group of us do a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same mystery image, sent to us by the hostess. This swap was created by Forest Ranger—Jeanette and we are now in our 50th round!  Hence--the heading--Happy Golden Anniversary!  Laura Jean is our hostess this month and she sent everyone this sweet image--for a Valentine card or a friendship card!  She will swap the cards and send everyone the next image, which Terry picked out! We then get to do it all again, for round #51, in March!   

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope all of the mystery swappers like my card.  If you check my sidebar on the left, you might see some other swappers who have posted their cards today or a few days ago as the due date was the 18th.

Image/Sentiment: Stampin' Up Happy Heart Day

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: White; Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler, Smokey Slate, Blushing Bride; Heritage Makers-Our Memories for Life Love Collection Patterned Paper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Markers; Gina Marie Designs Pierced Chain Circle Dies; White Sparkly Enamel Dots

Holiday Line-up!

This card is for a Mystery Swap on SCS. A group of us do a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same mystery image, sent to us by the hostess. This swap was created by Forest Ranger—Jeanette and we are now in our 49th round!  Darlene is our hostess this month and she sent everyone this funny Christmas image. In fact, she sent us two sets of three different images from this retired Stampin' Up set! She will swap the cards and send everyone the next image, which Laura Jean picked out! We then get to do it all again, for round #50, in January!   

I picked this card to post as I loved the expression on the faces of these guys!  I added the north pole brad, in case Rudolph's nose did not know the way.  I added a bit of sparkle to his nose with Wink of Stella!

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope all of the mystery swappers like my card.  If you check my sidebar on the left, you might see some other swappers who have posted their cards today or in the next few days.

Image/Sentiment: Stampin' Up Holiday Line-up

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: White; Stampin' Up Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Markers; Stampin' Up Triple Layer Punch; North Pole Brad; Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen; Tim Holtz Sizzix Holiday Words Script Dies

Fall Friends

This card is for a Mystery Swap on SCS. A group of us do a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same mystery image, sent to us by the hostess. This swap was created by Forest Ranger—Jeanette and we are now in our 48th round!  Tracie is our hostess this month and she sent everyone this cute fall image. She will swap the cards and send everyone the next image, which Darlene picked out! We then get to do it all again, for round 49, in November!   

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope all of the mystery swappers like my card.  If you check my sidebar on the left, you might see some other swappers who have posted their cards yesterday, today or in the next few days.

Image/Sentiment: Whipper Snapper Designs Fall Friends

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: Neenah Classic Crest White; Stampin' Up Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Glorious Grape; Echo Park Paper Happy Halloween Jack O'Lantern and Magic Stripes Patterned Paper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Markers; Stampin' Up Triple Layer Punch; Pumpkin Brad; Black Sequins

Beacon of Light

This card is for a Mystery Swap on SCS. A group of us do a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same mystery image, sent to us by the hostess. This swap was created by Forest Ranger—Jeanette and we are now in our 47th round!  Darlene is our hostess this month and she sent everyone this great image. She will swap the cards and send everyone the next image, which Tracie picked out! We then get to do it all again, for round 48, in September!   

Darlene picked this great masculine image.  It reminds me of the lighthouses seen on the east coast, where she lives.  I enjoyed coloring the image and making my card!  

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope all of the mystery swappers like my card.  If you check my sidebar on the left, you might see some other swappers who have posted their cards yesterday, today or in the next few days.

Image/Sentiment: Stampendous Beacon of Light

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: White; Stampin' Up Real Red; Gina K Designs In The Navy; Carta Bella Ahoy There

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Markers; Twine; Corner Rounds; Blue Enamel Dots

Miss Blossom

This card is for a Mystery Swap on SCS. A group of us do a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same mystery image, sent to us by the hostess. This swap was created by Forest Ranger—Jeanette and we are now in our 46th round!  Carol is our hostess this month and she sent everyone this cute image. She will swap the cards and send everyone the next image, which Darlene picked out!   We then get to do it all again, for round 47, in July!   

Carol picked out the image in January when she came to Wisconsin for Camp Stamp-in-Oga along with other SCS friends.  We also went shopping to Creative Pals, the home store for Whipper Snapper.  Carol picked this sweet image as she thought it would be perfect for May, with the spring flowers coming out!

I hope all of the mystery swappers like my card.  If you check my sidebar on the left, you might see some other swappers who have posted their cards yesterday, today or in the next few days.

Image/Sentiment: Whipper Snapper Miss Blossom/Stampin' Up Lovely Wishes

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: White; Stampin' Up Soft Sky, Basic Black, Crushed Curry; Pebbles Garden Party Lilly

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Markers; Stampin' Up 1/8" Crushed Curry Taffeta Ribbon, Punches, Pearls

Mystery Image Swap

This card is for a Mystery Swap on SCS. A group of us do a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same mystery image, sent to us by the hostess. This swap was created by Forest Ranger—Jeanette and we are now in our 43rd round!  Jeanette is our hostess this month and she sent everyone this sweet Christmas. Jeanette will swap the cards and send everyone the next image, which is being sent by Tracie. We then get to do it all again, for round 44, into 2018! 

I think that the image circle is a turned a bit as his feet are not square to the ground.  Oh Well, he looks like he is taking a step!  I also added some Wink of Stella to the fur on his hat and jacket, along with the dog's hat too.

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Jeanette and the other swappers like my card.  If you check my sidebar on the left, you might see some other swappers who have posted their cards yesterday or today or in the next few days.

Image/Sentiment: CC Designs Henry Claus

Cardstock: White; Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Merry Moments Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Markers; SU Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine; Gina Marie Designs Big & Little Pierced Chain Circle Dies; Wink of Stella Glitter Pen-Clear; Sequins