Friday, 2 February 2024

Card Chain Swap Reveal

 Morning and time for the Card Chain Challenge Swap reveal and 32 cards were exchanged-I went with the sketch option and my card went to Louise in Australia.I used a Spellbinders oval die to out the flowers from a 13Arts paper pad,then cut out one of the flowers to to add  on the edge. The sentiment was found in a container I keep all unused sentiments in and the b,paper was an oddment in stash.



Any challenges with digi image prizes I amjust playing for fun/and support as no printer!   


My beautiful textured card came from Hilary in the UK.


 

challenges---

double trouble-something/anything/everything 

make my Monday-use P.paper

try it on Tuesday-add text

the paper shelter-beginning with F-flowers/frame

Simon says(Wed)-ATG

a perfect time to craft-ATG

classic design-ATG

Thank you for dropping by and any comments are much appreciated

Carol x x x


26 comments:

Janette said...

Both cards are gorgeous Carol.
If you ever want anything printed out I will happily sort for you and post. xx

Carol L said...

The bouquet of roses looks so elegant on that pretty designer paper you found for a great exchange card. The bird in the "window on the card you received is just lovely too.

Ellibelle said...

Such a beautiful bouquet of roses on this gorgeous card!

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Beautiful card, love the added paper pieced rose! Lovely card from Hilary too!

Dotty Jo said...

Hi Carol, what a pretty card you sent! I have to say that the whole Reveal looks fab this month. Thanks for being a link in our chain again, Jo x

Valerie-Jael said...

Both cards are gorgeous. I still have a lot of lovely cards from swaps made in the past. Happy weekend, hugs, Valerie

KarinsArtScrap said...

both are such lovely cards Carol.........gr karin

*Vicki* said...

The flower paper is so gorgeous Carol! I love swirly background along with the special sentiment! You've received a beautiful swap card with lots of wonderful texture! Thanks for sharing!

Chrissy said...

Beautiful card Carol, love the papers and roses and so handy those containers of sentiments we keep..

Luv CHRISSYxx

Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...

Love the idea of card swapping, maybe one day when life gets less stressful I will be able to join in with uplifting challenge swaps like these. Fabulous both given and received. Happy Crafty February Hugs Tracey xx

Julia Aston said...

What beautiful DP you used for your oval die cut and fussy cut blooms! The colors look lovely against your neutral background. Your sentiment is perfect for the card chain too! Julia xx

Freubelmina said...

Great job this lovely card Carol, also the received card looks nice xx

Lisa said...

I really love the imagery on the first card. That flower is just beautiful. Very lovely die cutting and layering on the second card.

HilaryJane said...

That's a great use of the sketch and i lve the background. I am so glad that you are happy with my card xx

Chris said...

Your card is beautiful Carol, very elegant with a lovely vintage look.
The one you received is fabulous too, such beautiful colours and texture.
xx

Leslie Miller said...

Such a beautiful way to use the designer paper. It's a perfect sentiment for a card to Australia. I also keep a separate stash of unused sentiments. Hilary's card is very pretty. I'll be visiting her soon.

coldwaters2 said...

Beautiful card Carol love that flower image also the gorgeous background the one you received from Carol is also a beauty
hugs
lorraine x

Jean said...

one of my fav 13arts papers x both great card with pretty imagesx

Mrs A. said...

Two great cards one sent and one received. Those snippets are getting used. Hugs Mrs A.

Pia S said...

Your card is so lovely and elegant, I think it was a great interpretation of the sketch and great use of your stash.

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

So delicate with those pinks and I love the trio of roses, Carol!!

papierelle said...

Really pretty card with a lovely sentiment!!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Love how you designed your card Carol, it's beautiful. x

https://shinebrightandcreate@blogspot.com/ said...

These are beautiful cards Michelle x

pinky said...

What a perfect sentiment for your Australian card. I am sure she loved it. That is a beautiful card you received from Hilary too.

Brenda said...

Both are beautiful cards. They conjure images of spring.