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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

May 2026 Card Chain Reveal

Hi everyone - it's the 2nd of the month so time to share the cards we sent around the world for the Card Chain Challenge. Twenty-four people participated and you can see the full reveal HERE.

My card went to dear Gail (What's Normal?) in Canada:


Supplies: Paper - Neenah Classic Crest Solar White;
Pink and Main Birthday Bash marbled; Spellbinders plaid;
Tim Holtz Kraft Metallic
Stamps w/dies - Scrapbook.com Gina K Designs SBC Fest kit
Dies -  Scrapbook.com Laura Graff SBC Fest kit &
Lea Lawson SBC Fest kit
Other - Hero Arts enamel dots; foam tape

We had the following options for our May cards:

Color Palette Option


Sketch Option


Theme Options: Floral / Postal / Friendship

Product / Technique Options: Twine or Thread / Spinner Card

I skipped over everything but the theme of friendship! I had just made a card I loved during Card Chaos Episode #44 &, since it was a friendship card, off it went to Gail. I mailed early, hoping for the best, since mail between USA & Canada has been interesting lately... Luckily, she received it quickly and liked it! 

I covered an A2 card with a plaid paper, then die cut the label and butterfly. The Gina K sentiment came from the stash (leftover from SBC Fest). Assembled everything onto the card and added some enamel dots. I included some marbled butterflies for Gail to try too. That patterned paper is only available to those who attended Pink and Main's Birthday Bash and, I can tell you, was coveted by my Chaos friends!

I received the gorgeous card below from longtime dear friend, Greta (GG Creations) in Oregon. I love her color combo with the touches of gold and she also included some PFS die cut sentiments - thanks, Greta!!


That's it for today. If you want to join the June chain, check it out HERE. So fun and very easy to make/mail one card & then get a card in return. Many thanks to Gail and Jo who manage the Card Chain!!

Thanks for stopping & happy crafting!!


15 comments:

Rosemary said...

Woweee! What a gorgeous card, Linda! Love that beautiful butterfly.

Julia Aston said...

What beautiful papers you used on this Linda! That butterfly is gorgeous in the marble with the touches of gold - and such a pretty die cut frame behind it! Love the plaid and the added gems and sweet sentiment! Julia xx

Angelnorth said...

The butterfly looks spectacular cut from the marbled paper Linda, what a lovely card — I sure Gail loved it!

Greta said...

Lucky Gail! That gorgeous butterfly card is definitely one of my favorite Linda cards! Happy you like the slimline I sent! Glad we've been friends all these years!

Lisa Elton said...

Beautifully done, Linda! That butterfly is amazing!

Gail L said...

And I love it!
Thanks so much!
The colors are beautiful, and the 'extra' butterflies are appreciated!

Arlene said...

Gorgeous card. WOW, the butterfly is absolutely beautiful. I love everything.

Imke said...

Linda, this is amazong and the butterfly is just wow!
Imke
https://mycraftyplace.wordpress.com/

papierelle said...

Wow, your butterfly looks stunning and I love the design of your card.
P.S. Currently, my posts are not appearing in the Reading List on the dashboard. Blogger is having a problem again, and I hope it gets resolved soon.

crafty-stamper said...

Gorgeous card and love the beautiful butterfly, beautiful card from Greta too.
Carol x

HilaryJane said...

Beautiful card and that butterfly is extra special. Today I have made your June card. Just to to photograph and write it now. I am not that happy with it either, so may have to make a different one. We will see xx

Jean said...

A beautiful and elegant card! That paper is amazing.

BAstelfeti said...

Awww your card is so beautiful.

Greetings BAstelfeti

Loll said...

Gorgeous card for Gail. Especially love the marbled butterfly ... it's so very special. I'm sure Gail loves your card and appreciates receiving some butterflies to play with too! :) Beautiful card you received from Greta. xx

Wendy R. said...

Linda, this is beautiful 💚🦋!