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Friday, May 2, 2025

April 2025 Card Chain Reveal

Hi everyone - it's that time again! We're revealing cards that went around the world for the Card Chain Challenge. Twenty-two people participated in April - you can see the full reveal HEREMy card traveled to the talented Robyn (Waterlily Cards by Robyn) in Australia:


Supplies: Paper - Neenah Solar White; 
Sunny Studio Flirty Flowers; scrap of kraft
Dies - Hero Arts Shoes and Hat Fancy Die (sold out);
Frantic Stamper Slimline Frames
Other - sentiment sticker from Tim Holtz;
flowers & leafy vines from my bits box

We had the following options when creating our cards:

Color Palette Option

Sketch Option

Theme Options: Hats / Rabbit / Friendship

Product / Technique Options: Fabric / Vintage

I went with the sketch and the themes of hats & friendship. First I formed a mini slimline card. Trimmed a floral mat layer & added to the card. Die cut a scalloped slimline frame and trimmed off the left and right edges to form two pieces. Added  them to the mat layer, along with a narrow piece that cuts with it. Next I die cut the hat & bow & adhered to the card along with the sentiment label. I felt like it needed something else & my eyes lit upon the pink vines and bitty white flowers (not sure which brand) sitting on my craft tray. Onto the card they went & I felt like they added the perfect touch. Some pink gems to the flower centers finished the card.

I received this beautiful Easter card from Barbara (Happy Paper Moments) in Switzerland. I just love the trio of windows with the sweet bunnies and flowers! Thanks Barbara!!


If you'd like to participate, it only takes one handmade card! So easy and fun! Go HERE to sign up for the May chain by May 6th.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

10 comments:

crafty-stamper said...

Love the beautiful card and great take on the sketch-love the dies and pretty paper, love the cute Easter card you received too.
Carol x

Lisa Elton said...

This is a lovely spring slimline, Linda!

Arlene said...

I love that floppy hat, well, to me, I can see it being worn in the summer and part of it flopping down to shade a face. So wonderful. Arlene

Gail L said...

Stylish hat!
It's a great card, and I like the one you got from Barbara!

HilaryJane said...

That's a great take on the sketch. I love that you used the hat. Did anyone else I wonder - I will go and check. Your hat reminds me of a brooch that I have, which is that shape and covered in sparkly stones xx

Dotty Jo said...

What a fun way to play the challenge themes! I nearly went with a hat stamp but then I found my bunny and magician's hat set instead. Looks brilliant as always. Thanks for being a lovely link in the CCC chain again, hugs, Jo x

Dawn T said...

Perfect combo of all the challenge themes Linda. So beautifully done.

Robyn Oliver said...

Fantastic post Linda .... and a big thanks for your gorgeous hat card hanging above my desk now. Happy May, cheers Robyn

Greta said...

Love the hat diecut and it was perfect for the sketch! What a lovely Easter card you received!

Jean said...

The hat and patterned paper are perfection!