My Cards from the Card Chain Challenge in February

 This is my first time joining in with the Card Chain Challenge and I have already signed up to participate next month too!  

I have been in a crafting slump lately but am slowly emerging it from it with some scrapbooking and cardmaking.  I decided a monthly challenge where I only had to make 1 card was perfect for easing back into bringing more creativity back into my life.  

There are different challenge elements to pick from and I ended up incorporating the color palette option, the sketch option, & the theme option of hearts. 

I sent my card to Robyn in Australia




I used the dark chocolate cardstock for my card base and cut the creamy vanilla cardstock just a 1/4" smaller. I then tore a small strip of bright pink to put down the side. 

Using my Stampin Up hearts dies I cut three hearts out of a coordinating patterned paper I found in my scrap pile.  Once attached to the card front I used my pens and hand "stitched" a boarder around each heart.  I finished off the card with a few copper circle dimensionals and my sentiment. 

I kept the same color scheme on the inside and carried over the ripped border too.  

In return I received this card from Patricia in Texas 



She sent all sort of other fun little bits in the envelope with the card that was such a fun and unexpected surprise! 

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Comments

  1. HollyMarch 9, 2022 at 5:30 AM

    Adorable as always!

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  2. Andrea NineMarch 9, 2022 at 7:37 AM

    You get a blue ribbon my friend! I always love your cards

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  3. Tamar SBMarch 9, 2022 at 8:05 AM

    Those turned out super!

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  4. Dara @ Not In JerseyMarch 9, 2022 at 8:20 AM

    That sounds like fun and great job!

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  5. JenniferMarch 9, 2022 at 1:33 PM

    Such cute cards....what a fun treat for yourself!

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  6. Jodie's Touch of StyleMarch 9, 2022 at 7:18 PM

    I just love all of the texture on these Joanne. I used to use leftover yarn on the cards I used to make. This almost makes me want to do it again,
    XOXO
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Joanne March 10, 2022 at 4:43 AM

      I have never thought of using yarn... what a great idea!

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  7. MarshaMarch 9, 2022 at 8:24 PM

    What fun, Joanne! I am just not a card person. I even hate to get cards because they make me feel guilty when I throw them away. And, your cards would make me feel really bad!!! But, they are gorgeous!

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    1. Joanne March 10, 2022 at 4:43 AM

      That is just too funny! I have never thought of cards that way.

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  8. Melissa March 9, 2022 at 11:44 PM

    I love happy mail, and I just love how creative you are with your pieces! I hope one day I can get this crafty!

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  9. Lindsay's Sweet WorldMarch 10, 2022 at 8:29 AM

    Beautiful, Joanne! I love that you're finding your creative groove again!

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    1. Joanne March 10, 2022 at 8:51 AM

      Me too! I find that one card a month seems to manageable and I'm trying to find one weekend a month to scrapbook. So far that is working out really well for me.

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  10. Sparkles and LattesMarch 10, 2022 at 1:28 PM

    You always do such a great job on the cards!

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  11. Alexandra EyeLoveKnotsMarch 11, 2022 at 3:22 PM

    They're great!

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