Wings and Things, Swaps and Challenges...

This is my first post for There She Goes Wings and Things Challenge. I began this blog so I could join their fun and maybe win a stamp set!! Below is a compilation of cards that have wings. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy.

I just love swaps...especially when I get to be the host. I just love this purple butterfly. I began with the paper. I never dreamed that purple and orange were a good combination - who would've thought?? I did case the design of the card (paper, image, and ribbon are different). I sadly don't know where I got it from. I was surfing the next at 2 in the morning and thought I wrote it down. So I am sorry that I can't give credit for the layout to the person that deserves it. I love how this card came out.


This next card was a design for my sister, Melissa's Tuesday Morning Sketches. It was my interpretation of what she sketched. I used a half daisy stamp - stamped it twice and put them together. I love the bird and the other birds from this set. It was hard to choose!

Stampin' Up Demonstrators - Stamp Camp North and West. I love attending these stamp camps and just wanted to share the cards. I thought I would add them to the There She Goes Wings and Things Challenge just for your viewing pleasure. These SU Demonstrators made some amazing designs and I loved putting them together. I will have a hard time parting with these - which means I never will!!!

designed by Juli Whitfield (sadly I cannot locate her web address)


designed by Sharon Madsen



designed by Debbie Gardunio

Girls, Girls, and More Girls

I really enjoyed being involved in the Girls, Girls, Girls Swap. I had originally signed up for one spot. I had a hard time deciding which set to use. I got lucky, someone dropped out of the swap and I took a second spot. I didn't have to choose - I used both sets. The first, is from Close to My Heart it was a stamp of the month and I didn't buy it - I borrowed my sisters. Now I want it and I can't buy it! I just love the message with the "girls." The first pic is the front of the card, and the second is the inside of the card.

I absolutely love this stamp set from There She Goes. This is my second card with this set. I can't wait to do a third.

Sailing Anyone?

I belong to a 6-month swap on SCS and we just began our first 6 months. The host of the month, Jackie, threw down the challenge of a creative fold. The stamp sent is Changito Pool Guy, I don't know the paper, but I love the colorful bubbles. I thought and thought and all I could think of was a sailboat for this funny monkey. I love how this came out...I hope my swappers enjoy it as well. I didn't put a sentiment on the card so that the receiver could either put "Happy Birthday" or "You're Invited."

More Cards...

My sister Melissa's "Tuesday Morning Sketches" launched this morning - Yahoo for her! She asked that I be a part of her design team. This is my first experience with sketches. Since I am a visual learner (show me, and I'll do it) this is perfect for me. This is my card, using Rejuvenate from There She Goes. I am also posting a birthday card I made for a friend. Knowing Jenn the colors of the card are not really her style, but when I explained to her why I made the card she was very appreciative of the work. I saw a folding technique on SCS and another friend Sarah showed us how to do the fold one afternoon. I really wanted to try it on my own, this is the result. Enjoy!

I joined Misti Stowell's "Cards for Kids" swap. I think the swap is an awesome idea. Send birthday cards for boys, girls, and support cards parents and the cards will be donated to The Children's Hospital here in Denver. I couldn't resist this great cause. I have made lots of cards, but looking through my file cabinet I have not made birthday cards, nor do I have birthday cards. I am only posting the girl card because this is something that I designed on my own. I hope you like it! The stamp used is from There She Goes Clear Stamps - Cupcake Mix & Match.