Hi, crafty friends! I am so excited to join the Card Chain Challenge for the very first time, where we all made a card and sent it to another participating crafter. Firstly, what a wonderful concept for a challenge! I always say the hardest part of this hobby isn’t making the card, it’s sending it to someone! Now, today is the Reveal Day so I am sharing the card that I created for Pat in Texas. Following their challenge guidelines, I used the Calming Camellia stamp set in their color suggestions as well as made it a friendship card.
By the way, if you enjoy making cards and would like to take part in this worldwide card exchange challenge, you should sign up for the next Card Chain Challenge. This was my first month joining in and it really was fun! If you are interested, please check them out!
My secrets to making this Quiet Meadow project
- Firstly, this A6 card was made with Blackberry Bliss cardstock for the card base.
- After that, I cut the Wood Textures DSP and embossed it with the Pinewood Planks embossing folder. Then, I adhered it to the card base.
Now, the FUN Part!
- To begin the focal image, I stamped it onto white cardstock with Blackberry Bliss ink.
- After that, I colored the flower and leaves with Stampin’ Blends markers (colors listed below).
- Then, I cropped it out with the stitched rectangle die, and layered it onto Blackberry Bliss cardstock.
- Once I completed that, I cut out the Ornate Layers frame, then popped the focal image on it with dimensionals.
- Finally, I stamped the sentiment onto more Wood Textures paper, cropped it out with the Messages die, and placed a little piece of ribbon down before popping the sentiment up onto the card base.
- added the Artisan pearls for a wee touch of bling.
I’m sharing my card with these challenges:
- Can You Handle The Pressure Challenge – Think Spring
- Crafting Happiness Challenge
- Pammie’s Inky Pinkies Challenge
- My Time To Craft Challenge
Here is my card from Marianne in Greece. I haven’t received it yet but I can’t wait till it arrives! Isn’t it stunning?!
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Product List Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack [144177] $11.00 | ||||
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 Share What You Love Artisan Pearls [146927] $6.00 |  Blackberry Bliss 3/8″ Satin Stitched Ribbon [133668] $8.95 |
beautiful card & a nice way to make new friends; can’t wait to see what you receive in return.
Debbie, this is such a gorgeous card. Your coloring and design are perfect. Pat will be very happy! Hope all is as well as can be expected in your neck of the USA.
Your card is beautiful—love this stamp set!
Your card is beautiful, Debbie, with awesome coloring. Thanks for sharing Marianne’s lovely card. What a great concept for a swap. Enjoy your day!
How wonderful that you joined in at Card Chain Challenge! March will be my 5th month and I’m really loving it!
Your card is gorgeous! The color combo turned out beautifully with this stamp set and love the pretty die cut frame you used.
Ellibelle’s Corner
Beautiful card Debbie, those flowers are gorgeous! Thank you for joining our challenge at Can You Handle The Pressure!
Diane CYHTP DT
So pleased to see you on the Chain, Debbie! This is an absolute stunner, such beautiful colouring for your lpvely floral image and the tiny pearls are a perfect finishing touch, I’m sure Pat was delighted to receive this!
Awesome card. A very elegant design with that wooden background. You’ve made a fantastic job with your colouring on the flowers. Thanks for joining us at My Time To Craft. Hugs, María.
Hi Debbie,
Pretty card, are those colors some of the new colors coming out in June?
Crushed Rose, Coffee Cream, etc.
Thank you! To answer your question, those colors were part of the challenge at the February Card Chain Challenge, so I chose colors that I thought were pretty close. We won’t know the new In Colors till April! I can’t wait to see them. It usually softens the blow of losing the retired group, doesn’t it? Misty Moonlight is my favorite so will have to stock up!
Your card is stunning Debbie. Pat is so lucky to get it. Love Dawn x
Oh my goodness, your card is exquisite and that color combo translates so beautifully to your design. You inspired me in every way!
What a fun concept..a card swap. I love Card Swaps so I’ll have to check this one out! Your card is stunning and your recipient will love it. Thanks for joining us at the Pammie’s Inky Pinkies Challenge and we hope to see more of your lovely projects.
Donna
An absolutely gorgeous card,Debbie! As is the one coming to you!
Oh Debbie this is just BEAUTIFUL! Keeping you in my prayers! Thanks so much for playing in our challenge at Can You Handle The Pressure … we appreciate your support and hope to see you again next challenge!
Darlene
CAN YOU HANDLE THE PRESSURE
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
So glad you joined the Card Chain, Debbie! It’s always great to see your beautiful creations and this one looks amazing! Just like an artist’s print, the shading is perfection!
So happy to have you join our chain of crafting, friendship and fun, Debbie. Your card is stunning and I know your recipient will love it. Hugs, Jo x
Love this card and sentiment Debbie.