Don't Let Looks Fool You!

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 think this is a perfect card to send to anyone for pretty much any occasion!

Here is the inside of my card:

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

Image/Sentiment:  Whipper Snapper Designs - It was the Egg

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Cardstock:  White; Stampin' Up Hello Honey, Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon, Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper

Accessories:  SU Lost Lagoon 3/8" Silky Taffeta Ribbon; Copic Markers; Berry Brads

Happy Birthday

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 birthday. 


Here is the inside of my card:

I hope everyone likes my card!



Image/Sentiment:  Melonheadz Birthday Digital Images

Cardstock:  White ; Stampin' Up Real Red, Night of Navy, Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper Pack

Accessories:  SU Real Red Ribbon, Blue Brads

A Little Silliness

Here is my card for our August mystery image group.  Jeanette sent us this cute image of three little chicks in the kitchen along with a sweeet sentiment!  She said she fell in love with the sentiment when she saw this stamp set.  I too love the sentiment, however I think the image is cute too!   

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

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Jeanette and the others in our group like my card.  I cannot wait to see all of the other creations!

Image/Sentiment:  Stamping Bella Iron Chef Chicks

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  White; Stampin' Up Daffodil Delight, Strawberry Shush, Pistachio Pudding, All Abloom Designer Series Paper Pack

Ink:  Black

Accessories:  Copic Markers; Stampin' Up Strawberry Slush Stretch Ruffled Ribbon, Yellow Brad, Punches, Green Button with White Fiber

But I am Cute!

This is the card for the 27th 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 is today!   The image for this round were provided by Lela.  She will swap the cards and include the next image that Heather, our next hostess, provides in our return envie.  And then we get to do it all again--for round #28!!!

The image that Terry sent is from one of my favorite companies--Penny Black, but I have seen it.  I think it sure is cute.  I also used one of my newest purchase--a set of stitched rectangle dies by Gina Marie Designs.  I bought a couple of different sets and I just love them!

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 Lela and the others in this swap like my card!

Image/Sentiment:  Penny Black Purrfect Day
 
Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  White; Stampin' Up Early Espresso, Rose Red, Marina Mist;  Fancy Pants Designs Unity Patterned Paper
 
Ink:  Black
 
Accessories:  Copic Markers; Gina Marie Stitched Rectangles; Blue Button with Blue Baker's Twine, SU Rose Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

Gettin' Old Ain't for Sissies

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 #23!  We have been doing this for close to three years now and it has been a blast! Jeanette is up next for the September challenge and I know it will be a fun image!   Be sure to come back to see what we create!

For our card this month, Kelly sent out this image from a company called Diamonds, which is no longer in business.  She said she had it for more than 8 years and inked it up for the first time.  She bought it at a stamping rummage sale for 50 cents!  I think the image is such a hoot!

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:  Diamonds ~ Motorcycle Couple/Sentiment is from Inkadinkadoo

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: Recollections White; Stampin' Up Real Red, Basic Black; Bella Blvd Macintosh Strandz

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Markers; Black Button with Black/White Bakers Twine; SU Ticket Corner Punch 

When Life Gives You Lemons

This is my 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 ninth month and the theme for August is "Fruit Stand".  I inked up one of my favorite Penny Black stamps and colored it with my Copic Markers!

I hope Terry and the others swappers like my card this month too!  I cannot wait to see what our theme is for September and that will post on the 10th.  



Here is the inside of my card:

Image/Sentiment:  Penny Black Life Gives you Lemons/Serendipity Stamps--no name listed 

Cardstock:  Recollections 110# White; Stampin' Up Smokey Slate, Crushed Curry, Gumball Green, Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper Pack

Ink: SU Smokey Slate; Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Creative Memories Corner Rounder; Copic Markers; Green brads

Laughing Lengthens Life

This is the third card I made for Sue's Techniques and Fancy Folds Swap that she is hosting on SCS.  I made two cards for the techniques category and those were posted last week.  This is for the fancy folds group. 


Here is the inside of my card, under the flap:

I hope Sue and the others swappers like my card!

Image/Sentiment:  All Night Media--no name listed

Cardstock:  Recollections 110# White; Stampin' Up Blushing Bride, Pool Party; My Mind's Eye Cut & Paste Flair-Forever Always, Fresh-Beautiful Bliss

Ink:  SU Pool Party

Accessories:  SU Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon, Pink Brad

Melonheadz Challenge

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

The theme for this challenge is Use Favorite Stamp or Stamp Set!

It runs from August 1st to the 13th

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!

So--I bet you wonder if this is my favorite image from Melonheadz?  Pretty close as I am a retired Physical Education teacher and I think it is a wonderful career path to take.  One of my best friends was recently named the Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the year--for Wisconsin, the Midwest and then in March, the National winner!  Way to go Penny!  So--this card is going to her as I am grateful for her as a friend as all she has done as a teacher!

Here is the inside of my card:

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

Image/Sentiment:  Melonheadz School Staff 2 Combo Pack/Stampin' Up Small Script

Ink:  SU Real Red

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Recollections 100# White; SU Real Red, Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight; Unknown Pennant Patterned Paper

Accessories: SU Oval Punches; Red Striped Ribbon

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.

Out to Sea

This is the second of the two cards I made for Sue's Techniques Swap that she is hosting on SCS.  I also made a card for the fancy folds category.  I went to a card class two weeks at a friends house and Deanne made this exact card.  I did not have the die at that time, but I do now.................  I love this card and all of the layers!. 

My second technique card was posted on the 25th if you want to check back--it also is a design from a card at Deanne's class.....................


Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Sue and the others swappers like my card!

Image/Sentiment:  Stampin' Up  Warmest Regards

Cardstock:  Recollections 110# White; Stampin' Up Night of Navy

Ink:  SU Night of Navy

Accessories:  Penny Black Out to Sea Die; Su Washi Tape

Alcohol Inks Background

This is one of the two cards I made for Sue's Techniques Swap that she is hosting on SCS.  I also made a card for the fancy folds category.  I went to a card class last week at a friends house and Deanne used alcohol inks on a card. I have not done that for a few years and I thought I would use it for the background on this card.  I used a red and blue ink along with a pearl mixative.   I like the look--what do you think?

My second technique card will be posted on the 28th if you want to check back--it also is a design from a card at Deanne's class.....................

I hope Sue and the others swappers like my card!

Image/Sentiment:  Paper Inspirations - Thank You Calligraphy

Cardstock:  Recollections 110# White; Stampin' Up Glossy Cardstock, Real Red, Night of Navy

Ink:  SU Real Red

Accessories:  Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks; SU 3/8" Real Red Woven Satin Ribbon, Navy Brad, Mini Pennant Punch; Blue button with red/white/blue baker's twine

Rainbow Swap Card

This is the card that I made for Theresa's Rainbows and/or Unicorns Swap that she is hosting on SCS.  I do not have a rainbow stamp, so I took out a Kaleidacolor ink pad and found a stamp that fit perfectly over the five colors.  I also added some colorful polka dotted designer series paper and I think this fits the criteria!

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Theresa and the others swappers like my card!

Image/Sentiment:  Stampers Anonymous stamp--no name listed

Cardstock:  Recollections 110# White; Stampin' Up Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Marina Mist, Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper 

Ink:  SU Kaleidacolor Celebration

Accessories:  SU 1/4" Whisper White Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, White Brads

Celebrating 29 again?!

This is my card for July's Monthly Challenge for the Creative Card Chicks.  This group is a kind of mystery image swap, where we each get an image and additional items to complete the challenge each month.  I am is the hostess this month and sent everyone this hilarious Art Impressions image, along with a few sentiments. 

I colored the image with Copics and layered three ribbons--chevron on the button, then a white grosgrain, topped by baker's twine.  I also added baker's twine to the buttons in the corner.  And yes, I do celebrate 29 every year!

Members of the Creative Card Chicks to post our cards between the 21st and 23rd of each month--so if you check the blogs on my sidebars today or in the next few days, you may see more of these wonderful creations!  Paula is the hostess for August, and I am sure she has a fun image and challenge in mind for us!  Stay tuned!

Here is the inside of my card:

This was a fun kit and I hope the other Creative Card Chicks like my card.

Image/Sentiment:  Art Impressions 29 Again Set

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Recollections White; Stampin' Up Mint Macaroon, Blushing Bride, Watermelon Wonder, Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  SU Buttons, Oval Punches, Blushing Bride 3/4" Chevron, Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbons; Pink Baker's Twine; Copic Markers

Seashell Jar

Here is my card for our July mystery image group.  Vickie sent us this cute image of a jar of sea shells in sand.  Well--I had a thought to use some "sand" that I have had for years.  I bought it around the time of the Flower Soft craze and I think I have only used it once.  The idea and picture in my mind is 200% better than the one you see here....................  I really did try!  It looks like the jar has a moustache in my opinion!  But, I do love the image and I hope Vickie thinks I did an okay job too as I get to send it to her. 

Next month, Jeanette 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 cards. 

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Vickie and the others in our group like my card.  I cannot wait to see all of the other creations!

Image/Sentiment:  Stampendous Seashell Jar

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  White; Stampin' Up Pool Party, Calypso Coral, So Saffron; Echo Park Paper-Hang Ten Patterned Paper

Ink:  Black

Accessories:  Copic Markers; Stampin' Up Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon, Saffron Brads, Elements Sand

Patriotic Owl

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

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 35th round!  I am the hostess this month and sent everyone this cute image Whipper Snapper image.  I did not sent any sentiments, but others may have used one on their card.  I will swap the cards and send everyone the next image, which is being sent to me by Darlene.   We then get to do it all again!  I know you will all love the cards in the next round, so please come back in September and see what Darlene has sent us.

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope 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.


Image/Sentiment: Whipper Snapper Designs Patriotic Owl

Cardstock: Recollections White; Stampin' Up Real Red, Night of Navy; Gina K Little Boy Blue; Pebbles Americana---Independence Day

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Markers; White Star Brads; SU Real Red 3/8" Woven Satin Ribbon

Christmas in July

 If you are looking for my Mystery Image card, please scroll up. 

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

The theme for this challenge is Christmas in July!

It runs from July 18th to the 31st

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!

Here is the inside of my card:

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

Image/Sentiment:  Melonheadz Christmas Bobbleheadz Combo Pack/Stampin' Up Good Greetings

Ink:  SU Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Recollections 100# White; SU Cherry Cobbler, Baked Brown Sugar, Old Olive, Seasons of Style Designer Series Paper

Accessories: SU Gold Brads, Label Punch

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.