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Tuesday, June 2, 2020

May Card Chain Challenge Reveal

Hey there - hard to believe it's June already and time to reveal the May Card Chain. My card went to Robyn in Australia. It took just over three weeks but luckily she received it before the end of May!! Gail sent me this beautiful card all the way from Norway - thanks Gail!!

Supplies: Paper Studio cream A2 card; BoBuny Cottontail & Valentine
Stamps with matching dies - Sunny Studio Everything's Rosy
Sentiment stamp - Momenta Smile/Sparkle
Other - Michael's gems; various inks (see photo)

I used the May colors & the sketch, plus have repeated flowers. I added green leaves - don't hold it against me! It was a bit difficult for me to have the largest flower at the top and the small ones at bottom - but I went with it!!



I typically do my color layering using a stamping tool and stamp first on printer paper for lining up. I align the negative and pop my die cut flowers into the negative for stamping. I did a bunch of flowers in this color combo (plus others), some for Robyn and some for other projects. For some reason I had trouble getting the fifth layer on the medium flower so I ended up stamping it twice into what looks like a full circle - didn't really mind this look and stamped all of them this way!! Here's a photo of the inks I used - the My Monthly Hero kit inks didn't have color names, sorry! Interesting how differently the inks combined on cream vs white.


I ordered the rosy set last year to take to my friend Heather in Ireland. While I was there I stamped a few roses to bring home. You can see cards I made with them last year here, here & here, if desired. Loved the roses so much I finally ordered the set with matching dies (plus other stuff....no surprise) not long into the pandemic. Was delighted with the service from Mendi - very timely despite the pandemic! Thanks Mendi!

I might share a couple of the cards I made with a blue color combo - not a common rose color but it matched the patterned paper I was using!! Will try to do that later this week.... Because - hey, this is a celebration (Kath was the 3000th participant) and a bit of a blog hop! Use the links above to go to the "before and after me" in the hop. And be sure to check out The Card Chain Challenge blog from June 2nd-28th for some fun games and prizes. Hope you can play along and also note, the June sign-up is on until June 6th.


Thanks for stopping and have a crafty June!!

22 comments:

Dotty Jo said...

Hi Linda, hope you are keeping well! It's so lovely to have you in our chain again and your card is gorgeous. Keep safe, big hugs, Jo x

ionabunny said...

Hi Linda, laughing cos I moved my butterflies cos that little at the bottom just didn't seem to balance properly. I called it artistic license LOL. Love this. The roses are beautiful and great use of the colours. Hugz

HilaryJane said...

You have matched those colours perfectly, well done. i always struggle with layered stamps but you have obviously mastered the technique. Well done again xx

Suzanne H said...

Thanks for the tips on your technique. I'm always learning. Beautiful card.

Betty said...

beautiful card, Linda - love those layered roses - can see why you ordered a set for yourself - did I first meet you in the card chain challenge or at the Hero Arts acramble?

Greta said...

Oh what gorgeous roses & love the colors you used, Linda! Lucky Robyn! Hope you'll like the card I'm sending you for June, Linda. I purposely signed up after you as you're such a supportive blog friend & I really appreciate you!

Cat Craig said...

Those roses are fabulous, Linda. NIce take on the sketch.

Jeanne H said...

Oh, I do like the way you used the challenge colors and your layout of the roses. I'd love to know where in MN you are. Maybe we could meet someday?

Jean said...

What a fun design! Happy June!

Rosemary said...

gorgeous card, linda! the flowers are so beautiful!

Robyn Oliver said...

A beautiful card Linda and I'm honoured to have it on my desk - propped sideways so the large rose at the top doesn't matter... I love these pretty colours and you did a fabulous job stamping them... a big thanks for floating some my way.. already some on a card.... and a big cheer out for 3000 CCC cards sent, hugs and stay safe Robyn

Dawn T said...

what a beautiful card Linda. Your colours and design are perfect.

papierelle said...

You dared to do the sketch. I had no idea this time, but you succeeded in implementing it. A wonderful card.
I've only been with CCC for three months, but I'm already very excited and have found new blog friends. Gundi

Kath said...

A beautiful CCC card - I do love these colours.
Kath x

JoAnn said...

Beautiful card. Love the pretty roses and the colors.

Trina P. said...

So pretty and feminine. Fabulous use of challenges for your inspirations.

Helen Gullett said...

That is one beautiful and sweet card. I believe she loved it!

Denise Bryant said...

Love those gorgeous flowers and the colors you used! Beautiful card!

Suze said...

This is really lovely Linda. I like how you interpreted the sketch.

Angelnorth said...

That's a really pretty layering set and you made a lovely card with it, I'm sure Robyn was thrilled to get it!

Janis said...

Oh, my goodness.....this card is just stunning!! I adore the layered stamping on the florals and the colors. WOW...just beautiful!!
I am new to CCC and am looking fwd to participating and getting acquainted with everyone!
<3 J

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Tina Z. said...

wow, these roses are so beautiful, great design.