Mystery Revealed

This card is for a Mystery Swap on SCS. A group of us are doing 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 third round!  Kelly is the hostess this month and she sent us this cute image and a couple of matching sentiments.  She will swap the cards and send everyone the next image, which will be provided by me!!!!!  We then get to do it all again!  I know you will all love the cards in the next round, so please come back! 

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Kelly and the others like my card.  If you check my sidebar on the left, you might see some other swappers who have posted their cards.


Image/Sentiment: Sugar Pea Designs ~ Hug-a-bull

Cardstock: Recollections White; Stampin' Up Real Red, Crushed Curry, Basic Black and Flashback Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Markers; Red Brads; SU Banners Framelits 

We Might as Well Dance!

This is the second of the two cards that I made for Cathy's Thinking of You Swap that she is hosting on SCS.  I have many sentiments that work for this theme!

My other card for this swap was posted yesterday if you want to check it out.

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Cathy and the others swappers like my card!

Image/Sentiment:  Hampton Art Studio-Life's Dance

Cardstock:  Gina K White; Stampin' Up So Saffron, Pool Party, Calypso Coral; Fancy Pants Summer Sun-Sand Castles

Ink:  SU Calypso Coral

Accessories:  Coral Brads; SU Pool Party 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon

It Became a Butterfly

This is one of the two cards that I made for Cathy's Thinking of You Swap that she is hosting on SCS.  I have many sentiments that work for this theme!

My other card for this swap will be posted tomorrow if you want to check it out.

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Cathy and the others swappers like my card!

Image/Sentiment:  Inky Antics--Script Sentiments #2

Cardstock:  Gina K White; Stampin' Up Blushing Bride, Pool Party, Pear Pizzazz; Pebbles Garden Party Paper Pack

Ink:  SU Pool Party

Accessories:  Pink Brads; SU Old Olive 3/8" Stitched Ribbon

Dueling Darlings and Flowers!

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

The theme or challenge they picked is "May Flowers".  I love the image Tami sent-is soooooooooo darn cute!  She also sent along some great patterned paper and two already embossed flowery backgrounds.  There was also a huge assortment of embellishments for us to chose from!

Here is the inside of my card--I used the sweet die cut that Suzy sent:

Tami also asked us to share what flower we plant yearly.  The one I love is petunias as I have probably 15 hanging baskets and pots on our deck that have petunias.  We have started these from seeds the past few years since we built a greenhouse attached to a new garage.  It is fun to see them start to bloom--and that will be happening soon.  Then, after Memorial Day weekend, they are moved outside.

I hope Tami and the other Darlings enjoy my card.

Image/Sentiment: Red Rubber Designs-Oh No She Didn't

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  White; Stampin' Up So Saffron, Soft Sky, Old Olive; Cosmo Cricket Patterned Paper

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Markers; Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon; White Mini Brads; Olive Button with Green Baker's Twine; Green Flowers with Rhinestones in center;

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!

Never Stop Playing!

This 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 love this sentiment--everyone needs to follow this creed!

Here is the inside of my card:

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

Image/Sentiment:  Stampers Anonymous--no name listed

Cardstock:  Gina K White; Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive; American Crafts Day Dreams-Joyful Day Patterned Paper

Ink: SU Cherry Cobbler

Accessories:  SU Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon; Brown Button with Green Baker's Twine

Mystery Image Tag

Here is my creation for our May mystery image group.  Susanne sent us this large image of a mermaid along with a large tag. She challenged us to use the image on the tag and create a one-sided card!  I did some paper piecing with the second image she send to give our sea-lady a cute "scale" outfit!  I get to send it to Susanne too and I hope she thinks I did an okay job!

Next month, Sonja is our hostess and I cannot wait to see what fun image she has picked out.  So--we all get to create another round of cute card.

I hope Susanne and the others in our group like my tag.

Image/Sentiment:  Prima Marketing Sea Sally Mermaid

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  White; Ranger multi-media Ivory tag; Bella Blvd Tiny Tots--One Fish. Two Fish Patterned Paper

Ink:  Ranger Archival Black

Accessories:  Copic Markers; Stampin' Up Punch; Basic Gray Button with Green Baker's Twine; Gold Fiber on Top of Tag

You are My Sunshine

I am back with my second card as a guest designer this month for Two Paper Divas!  They are a fantastic company with some awesome images.  They carry both clear stamps and digital images. Here is a link to their store--please go and check them out!  You will not be disappointed!  They have a monthly challenge and posted their new release last Thursday--be sure to check that out!  Their design team posts cards every Wednesday, which is another great day to check out their blog. 

Two Paper Divas sure has the cutest images--they are very fun to color up and add to pretty paper!   Be sure to go and check them out!

The first card I made as a guest designer was posted last week on Monday, May 2nd. What a great way to start out the new month.  I am honored to be able to share a card with you each week in May. My final two cards will also be posted on Thursday's--so be sure to check back next week on the 19th!

My card today is again using the fun clear stamp set--You are my Sunshine.  The set has four wonderful outdoor images along with four sentiments.  There are so many ways you can use this stamp set.  I did use a few other stamps from this set on my card last week--so be sure look back if you missed it!

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope you like my card and I sure hope you check out the Two Paper Divas Blog!  I know you will love many, many of their images!


Image/Sentiment:  Two Paper Divas--You are My Sunshine stamp set

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Gina K White; Stampin' Up Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Bermuda Bay; Echo Park Paper Splendid Sunshine-Pretty Pinwheels/Flitter Flutter Patterned Paper

Ink:  SU Daffodil Delight, Old Olive

Accessories: Copic Markers; SU 1/4" Stitched Daffodil Delight Ribbon, Bermuda Bay Candy Dots; Spellbinders Petite Scallops Circles Dies

[PIN}Spirational Challenge!

I am back with my card for this week's {PIN}Spirational Challenge. 

The Challenge runs  May 10th to the 23rd 

Here's the photo to inspire us:

There are a lot of options for this picture!  I love all of the words!

 One of our sponsors this week is Imagine That Digis by Kris

They have some great images, so please be sure to go and check them out!

Here is the inside of my card:

Image/Sentiment:  Imagine That-The Great Outdoors Digital Images

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Gina K White; Stampin' Up Early Espresso, Garden Green, Crumb Cake; Woodgrain Patterned Paper-unknown company

Accessories:  SU 3/8" Taupe Grosgrain Ribbon; Bronze Brads


I hope you will play along with the {PIN}Spirational Challenge, too!  Be sure to go to the challenge blog and add your creations for the challenge this week! You can also check out the rest of the DT Creations with the links on the left sidebar.

Melonheadz Sparkle!

I am back with another card for this week's Melonheadz Challenge.

The theme for this challenge is Add Sparkle!

It runs from May 9th to the 22nd   

Melonheadz sure has the cutest images--I love every one of them and have a hard time choosing which one I want to use for each of our challenges!  Be sure to go and check them out!

I added a few sparkly elements to my card. The background is a pink glitter paper, the white brads are glittered and the ribbon also has sparkle! 

 

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope you and my teammates like my card for this challenge! 


Image/Sentiment:  Melonheadz Tutu Cute Combo Pack/Sentiment-Stampin' Up Short and Sweet

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Gina K White; SU Blushing Bride, Rose Red; Pink Glitter Paper

Ink:  SU Rose Red

Accessories: White Shimmer Ribbon; White Glitter Brads; SU Oval Punches

I hope you will play along this week with the Melonheadz Challenge too! Be sure to go to the challenge blog and add your creations for the challenge this week! You can also check out the rest of the DT Creations with the links on the left sidebar.

Girlfriends Blend!

It is time for another The Three Musketeers post. We are ready to showcase the card we all created with the image Kelly provided this month for Card #20!  We have been doing this for more almost two years now and it has been a blast! Jeanette is up next for the June challenge and I know she is already thinking about it.  Be sure to come back to see what we create!

For our card this month, Kelly sent out a great Art Impressions image along with some matching sentiments.  Kelly is a huge Starbucks fan and I know Jeanette and I are a close second when we get the chance to get close to a 'bux!  Kelly also mentioned this image reminded her of how much she is longing to get together with the two of us and talk and craft and laugh.  One Day!  I too hope this great event will happen sooner, rather than later!!!!!!

Here is the inside of my card

Please check out the other Musketeer's cards.  Here is a link to Jeanette's blog along with Kelly's blog.  I am sure you will not be disappointed and will see a couple of great cards!  They may post today, or it may be upcoming, so be sure to check out their blog for their card!

Image/Sentiment:  Art Impressions Girlfriend Blend Stamp Set

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: Recollections White; Stampin' Up Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Garden Green; Moxie ~ Caffeine Addict--Perfect Blend Patterned Paper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Markers; SU 3/8" Early Espresso Quilted Satin Ribbon, Label Punch; Spellbinders Grommet Tags;

Traveling Adventures

This is my card for the monthly themed swap that Makani is now hosting on SCS.  Each month she will post a theme and we make cards using a Stampin' Up set that we believe follows that thought. This is our sixth month and the theme was "Traveling Adventures". 

This card is using one of my newer stamps from SU.  I looked at a few examples in the catalog and I really like the look. I hope Makani and the others swappers like my card this month too!  I cannot wait to see what our theme is for June and that will post on the 10th.  My friend Terry is taking over this swap for a bit, so she will come up with the new themes!


Here is the inside of my card:

Image/Sentiment:  Stampin' Up Going Global

Cardstock:  Gina K Ivory; SU Basic Black, Mossy Meadow, Delightful Dijon, Going Places Designer Series Paper Pack

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; SU Mossy Meadow

Accessories:  SU Punches, 3/8" Mossy Meadow Stitched Ribbon, Black Brads

Polka Dot Vase Bouquet

This is the second of the two cards that I made for Karly's April Showers, Bring May Flowers Swap that she is hosting on SCS.  I love spring and flowers, so I have quite a few cards that fit this theme!

My other card for this swap was posted on yesterday if you want to check it out!

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Karly and the others swappers like my card!

Image/Sentiment:  Hero Arts Polka Dot Vase Bouquet

Cardstock:  Gina K White; Stampin' Up Melon Mambo, Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Sunshine and Sprinkles Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Blue Button Brad; Copic Markers; Yellow Baker's Twine

April Showers Bring May Flowers

This is one of the two cards that I made for Karly's April Showers, Bring May Flowers Swap that she is hosting on SCS.  I love spring and flowers, so I have quite a few cards that fit this theme!

My other card for this swap will be posted on tomorrow if you want to come back and check it out!

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Karly and the others swappers like my card!

Image/Sentiment:  Outlines Rubber Stamps Growing Bouquet

Cardstock:  Gina K White; Stampin' Up Hello Honey, Sahara Sand, Crisp Cantaloupe, Sweet Dreams Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  White Pearl Brads; Copic Markers; SU Punch; Tan button with Baker's Twine

I am a Guest Designer!

I am so excited to share the news with you that I been selected to be a guest designer this month for Two Paper Divas!  They are a fantastic company who have some awesome images.  It is owned by 2 friends - Melissa and Gayla - who stamps are influenced by their love of the mountains, ocean and outdoors.  They carry both clear stamps and digital images. Here is a link to their store--please go and check them out!  You will not be disappointed!  They have a monthly challenge and will post their new release this Thursday--be sure to check that out!  Their design team posts cards every Wednesday, which is another great day to check out their blog. 

Two Paper Divas sure has the cutest images--they are very fun to color up and add to pretty paper!   Be sure to go and check them out!

I am honored to be able to share a card with you each week in May. For the next three weeks, the posts will be on Thursday's--so please be sure to check back on Thursday, May 12th, for my next card!

My card today is using a fun clear stamp set--You are my Sunshine.  The set has four wonderful outdoor images along with four sentiments.  There are so many ways you can use this stamp set.  I will be using a few other stamps from this set on my card next week--so be sure to come back to see it!

 

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope you like my card and I sure hope you check out the Two Paper Divas Blog!  I know you will love many, many of their images!


Image/Sentiment:  Two Paper Divas--You are My Sunshine stamp set

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Gina K Ivory; Stampin' Up So Saffron, Pool Party, Calypso Coral; Prairie Hill Kite Strings--Pink Paislee/Ivory Patterned Paper

Ink:  SU Pool Party, Calypso Coral

Accessories: Copic Markers; Yellow Button with Baker's Twine; Spellbinders Tag Trio Dies