Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Creating Fun From a Kit!

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Stamps: Stamping Bella 'Javabellas'. Cardstock: My Mind's Eye 'Penny Lane', Kiwi Kiss, Regal Rose, Papertrey white. Ink: Memento black, Copics. Accessories: Long rectangle Nestabilities, Sizzix 'Coffee Time' die cut, Bazzill dotted organdy ribbon, gemstones, Stardust glitter pen.

Angela (SCS name: monekymama) is hosting a 'Chicks Rule' kit swap on Splitcoast Stampers. The kits are my new favorite type of swap because not only do I get to choose fun images and accessories to coordinate, but then I receive five sets back of other swapper's kits and see what goodies they've included!

My first card is the sample I created for my spot in the 'Anything Goes' category. Since my favorite 'chick' activity is coffee with friends, I thought these Bellas would be perfect. Add in a little stamping, and it gets even better! The sketch is a window layout inspired by So Sketchy November #1:


This Magnolia card is for the category 'Chicks'. The sketch is Card Pattern's Sketch #40; Tilda's dress is paper-pieced:

Stamps: Magnolia 'Tilda with Chicks'. Cardstock: Coredinations, PaperStudio DP, black, DCWV 'Citrus Stack', Papertrey white. Ink: Memento black, Copics. Accessories: Nestabilities Rectangles, yellow satin ribbon, Bazzill black gingham ribbon, brads, feathers.

I used a computer-generated sentiment for the inside panel, which was also decorated with a few extra Magnolia chicks:



Now I can't wait to see the return kits!

12 comments:

  1. OH! I love that Penny Lane paper - I've used it on several projects. But the feathers are AWESOME!!! What a fun touch! Great cards.

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  2. Wonderful!! I really like the window - great effect. And the Magnolia one is really adorable.

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  3. What darling cards! Have lots of fun with your kits!

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  4. What cute cards Jess! I love the little feathers you tucked onto your second card.

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  5. so fun Jess!
    Love these and the feather is a fabulous touch!

    Blessings, Maria

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  6. Jessica, these cards are so cute! Hope I get your kits back in my swaps!

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  7. I love kits too.. They always are so fun to create with. I donate the ones I get to a stamper that creates cards for kids.. These are terrific. Super job.

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  8. What adorable cards you made! I love the coffee time with friends! Something I love to do too! That little chicken sentiment on the second is too cute!

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  9. Such cuteness - love the java Bella girls! All the things I love; girly colors and a little sparkle. Your little Tilda is also great, love the extra touches including that feather on the front!

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  10. AWW!! Jess, this is just totally aodrable!! I love those little peeps and that feather is just the perfect touch!! :) And you know you're going to be getting sick of me because I HAVE to catch up on your blog GF!! HUGS

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  11. OK..and now I didn't comment on your sweet Bella creation!! I adore your coloring and that fun little circle sentiment is perfect with this!! HUGS

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