Surprise, Surprise -- CARDS

In April I spent a morning at Cathy's and with friends we created some wonderful cards via Cathy's designs.  Thank you Cathy.

Card for a Friend

This card was quite elegant with the embossed background which doesn't reflect well in the photo.

Easter and Spring Cards

 Unfortunately I didn't get cards made early to mail to my friends outside of the United States so I hope they will each select one one of these and consider it "just for me."

The design for the two above was created by my friend Cathy and I merely changed the message to turn them into an Easter card.   Thanks Cathy.

DESIGNING DIVAS March Project

Jill presented the project for March, not one, but three different card designs for inspiration along with some gorgeous new papers, ribbons and embellishments for us to use.  Here are the three that I made.
Check out the ribbon on the bottom card.  It is really narrow and glimmers a lot.  THANKS JILL.

March Project at Mixed Media Trends

This month, the technique was selected from Nancy Curry's Book, "Texture Effects of Rubber Stamping."  Cindy selected Nancy's bargello technique from the book for our March project.  In January I started a small board book to hold a page for each of the monthly techniques.  Below is a photo of my page for March using the bargello technique. 

Cathy's Stamp Camp CARDS

My friend, Cathy, is a Stamp'n Up Rep and recently held a card making day at her home.  Below are the designs she presented for us to duplicate.  She is so creative and talented.

March Contest at DigitalWhisper Deviantart

The theme for the March contest is ENCHANTED FOREST.  We were required to use the stock photo and develop our manipulation using other stock images from Deviantart including brushes if desired.  Below is a photo of the required stock.

And, this is what I accomplished which I call Musical Enchantment.  You can find all of the other resources I used here.