DDD ~ A bit of humor ...

Hi friends!

I'm still here ... just slower than usual!

I think I tried to get back to routine a little too soon

which sounds a lot like something I do.
I need to s.l.o.w. my row, as they say!

And today is the last time the DDD card group will be 9!

By this time next month,

 will we have been crafting together for 10 years ...

*~* 10 YEARS! *~*

And I'll let you in on a little secret!

There will be a month long party in our card group forum 

celebrating the 10 year anniversary.

Shhhhhh!

For this month's card kits, Barb and Tracie sent card kits with a humor theme.

Heaven knows we can all use some funny moments right about now ~

it's absolutely crazy out there!

My card today is made with the kit Barb sent to me 

and it was full of black and white papers with a Crackerbox/So Suzy image.

The moment I saw the image, I got 'old timey feels

from the Sunday comic section and left the image uncolored.

To contrast that, I used hot pink cardstock to give it a pop of color

and carried the theme to the inside as well.

Due to lack of time and energy 

I followed the card sketch on SCS from this week

 and flipped it to the side and made my card super simple.

Here's the sketch from Splitcoaststampers:

To find all the DDD (that's Dueling Darling Diva and Dazzler) cards,

please visit Splitcoaststampers and find the DDD card group in the forum.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Big hugs, bigger blessings 

Kelly

DDD: Bargain Hunters!

Hi friends!

It's the 15th of the month

and that means another duel between the Divas and the Dazzlers.

In a few months, the DDD card group will be 10 years old! ♥

 

Each month, there are 2 hostesses for each team with just one theme ~

and this month, it's Jeanette and I.

We came up with a theme of bargain hunters since we both like

thrift stores and shopping for bargains ♥

For my kit, I went with a "Hey Gnomie!" stamp and die.

I decided on this theme when I saw the Pink and Main huge clearance sale

as gnomes are e.v.e.r.y.w.h.e.r.e! 

I sent the divas a kit with stamped images and cut out ones to chose from.

I also included matching gnome designer paper from Photo Play

(clearance sale at Scrapbook.com) and  

mushroom ribbon and gnome brads from the clearance section at Eyelet Outlet.

So let's get started with my card!

I used the fun gnome designer paper for the top

and a striped for the bottom and seperated it with twine.

I decided not to use the gnome ribbon or brads - that will be another card later :)

And here's the inside ↓

And that's it for my huntin' bargains this month!

You can see the divas and the dazzlers cards 

at Splitcoaststampers in our card group called the Dueling Darlings!

There are too many blogs to list 

so be sure to check the gallery :)

Thanks for stopping by!
Big hugs, bigger blessings!
~Kelly

DDD: It's a BEE-u-tiful day!

Happy BEE-day, friends!

There is a lot of buzz on my blog today!

It's the 15th of the month and

that means the Dueling Darlings post our cards with a chosen theme.

Our hostesses are 2/3 of "The Terrys" ~ Terry S and Terry A!

If you are new to my blog,

in a nutshell, the DDD is two teams of card-makers:

The Dueling Darling Divas and the Dazzlers!

There are 2 hostesses for each team every month and

they come up with the theme and send a card kit.

We in turn make a card based on everything sent,

 minus the basics like card stock and glue ...

because we nifty crafters almost almost have that on hand :)

It's on a rotating basis and this month's kit from Terry S is un-BEE-lievable!

Terry is truly such an amazing crafter.

She can take stamped images, one sheet of designer paper,

a string of ribbon and 3 sequins

and somehow make 10 cards :)

So in honor of Terry, I've made 2 cards this month.

I used everything except the ribbon and the alternate image 

and I'll hoard use those at a later time :)

The only thing I used that was my own is the cardstock, 3d foam,

tombo and wink of stella.

Her kit was filled with lots of yellow and black and bee inspired papers ~
it is just darling!

Card 1:   Including the inside ↓

 

Card 2:  including the inside ↓

 

 This was such an incredibly fun card kit!

Thank you, Terry!

You can see all the cards by the Divas and Dazzlers

over on Splitcoaststampers/galleries here.

Thanks for stopping by today!
Big hugs, bigger blessings ♥

~Kelly 

DDD: May Flowers ♥

Hi friends!

The 15th of the month is always an exciting day,

as that means the DDD (Dueling Darlings) post our cards made from a kit

 we've received from the hostess!

It's like Christmas in our mailbox every month :)

This month, Tami and Terry were the hostesses for our friendly duel,

which basically means they sent two kits to the two teams (Divas -vs- Dazzlers)

but they have one united card kit theme:  May Flowers!

 Tami sent the card kits to us Divas, Terry sent them to the Dazzlers,

hence, 'the duel'.  

 And how bloomin' adorable our kit is!

I hadn't heard of the stamped image we got to color up
"Oh no she didn't" from Red Rubber Designs, so that as fun!

And the paper ...... swoon!

Here's what I made with Tami's delicious kit:

 Tami and Terry  also asked us to share what flower we plant yearly.

Me - weeds!

Seriously ...

I. don't. do. plants.

I wish I had inherited my dad's green thumb.

He was amazing with plants and gardens and, growing up farming,

learned to give wonderful life to the greener friends we had :)

I did plant a flowering hibiscus tree in his memorial garden

and it's still growing strong, 10 years later ♥

It blooms a few times a year,

and some off years it's actually bursting with flowers.

While I don't actually plant one every year, I cherish it's blossoms.

I love that tree :)

Thank you, Tami, for your bloomin' wonderful kit!

It was as unique and special and just as colorful as you are, my friend!

Please be sure to stop by and see what the rest of the DDD

has made with two different kits, one theme ~
you can find them all right over there in my sidebar →

I appreciate your visit today!
Big hugs, Bigger Blessings!
~Kelly
 I'll add this to the Quirky Crafts Challenge!

DDD - Celebrating 4 years together!

*If you are looking for my Cornish Heritage Farms post, please scroll down!*

 

Good Morning!

Today's the 15th of the month which means the Dueling Darlings

post our cards and this is a special post indeed!

 

It's our 4 year anniversary of posting card kits together!

What an incredible, blessed and fabulous journey it's been!

The day I dreamed up the idea for this group, I could not have imagined

how much it would enrich my life in friendship, crafting, laughing and more!

Thank you, each and every DDD member, for making this journey together

as beautiful as it's been ....

and here's to 4 (or lots!) more! ♥

 

Speaking of 4!!!

It just happens that I am the hostess for the Divas this round

and Jeanette is the hostess for the Dazzlers -- which means we chose a

theme for this month: 

 

 Birds of a Feather, Flock together!

 

In honor of the 4 years together, I chose a "Country Chic" theme and sent images, embellishments and papers to reflect that. 

 We challenged the girls to a little extra this month

(and after this, they are all probably leaving! LOL!)

We wanted them to show 4 things on their cards that are the same to mark our anniversary together.

Not ribbon, brads, flowers, paper = 4.

But 4 of the SAME thing.

Not easy to do!

 

I also chose a stamp set I've had for .... more than 4 years :)

It's a use an image that I’ve had for over 4 years as well for a little twist.
 Taylored Expressions “Branching Out”, which is a set from special release w/ partial profits for the Eden Projects. The Eden’s Project’s Slogan is Plant Trees - Save Lives. They fight against deforestation and their organization recreates healthy forest systems not only through replanting/seeding but they also restore hope, alleviate suffering, empower communities and build local economies in impoverished areas}.

 I sent along  a special stamp set to use:  a sheet of burlap - my newest love :)

If you have seen many of my posts, you'll see I have a slight love affair with it!

I asked them to incorporate it somewhere on their cards.

 

Whew, that was a lot to say!  LOL!
Now how 'bout a card!

 

 

 

I paper pieced my tree top on today's card - easy to do,

including if you don't have the actual stamp!

Just place the image into the copier and run your dsp through the printer

rather than copy paper- tada!

I fussy cut the tree and and the sweet birdies -- adding them to the tree.

I stamped onto the card instead of the inside (shocker!!)

to keep the weight of this card down - it will be mailed today :)

 

Did you see my burlap? It's there!

Peeking out as part of the ground - Tami would be so proud of me,

it's cut straight!  I've had lots of practice, lol!

And hopefully my "4" are visible - I just layer dew drops around the card.

 

And be sure to stop off and see what all the DDD

members have created for you today ~

you can find their blogs in my sidebar.

 

Big hugs, Bigger Blessings!
~Kelly