Jan 14, 2020

New Year - New Duel!

A group of lovely friends on Split Coast Stampers called the Dueling Darlings host a monthly "duel".  We are to make a card with the contents of a kit put together by one of us who is the host for the month.  We are divided into two teams, the Dazzlers and the Divas.

 My team, the Dazzlers, received kits from Terry, and the theme was penguins!  Here's the card I came up with:
Terry sent:
  • Inky Antic's "Petey Penguin #2
  • Designer papers from Reminisce "Chilling with the Penguins"; MME "Polka Dot Orange"; American Crafts "Snowflake";  The Paper Studio "Black Chevron" and "Yellow Dots"
  • Die cut clouds by Memory Box and suns by Lil' Inker
  • Ribbons: SU's Orange Trimmed; yellow grossgrain; Gingham by Offray
  • Embellishments from The Paper Studio
I'm so grateful for these friends.  They've stood by me in good times and hardships.  It feels great to be back with them and sharing our love of this craft!  Terry, thank you for such a great kit to start of the year!
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13 comments:

  1. kiwimeskreationsWednesday, January 15, 2020 1:14:00 AM

    What a fabulous card Darlene - love that image and how you have used it!
    So glad to see you back crafting again.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  2. terry sermanWednesday, January 15, 2020 3:41:00 AM

    Wow...love the way you used the dsp and I love the layered suns. Your penguin is colored perfectly. So glad you are back to stamping!

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  3. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) Wednesday, January 15, 2020 5:27:00 AM

    Darlene, welcome back! And look at your card! WOW! I love the design - how you used the different papers is an inspiration to me. I also like the little piece of ribbon looped off the image. You are so creative and talented!

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  4. BarbWednesday, January 15, 2020 5:41:00 AM

    Darlene--this card is stunning! I love how you used all of the patterned paper and the layout rocks! Welcome back to stamping and blogging!

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  5. Suzy SpragueWednesday, January 15, 2020 6:49:00 AM

    Welcome back! Love your cute card. Great use of all the paper.

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  6. Shelly SchmidtWednesday, January 15, 2020 11:03:00 AM

    Wow- your coloring is what I was trying to achieve with the penguin, especially on his face! Love that you were ble to incorporate so many of the DP's and fun embellishments- love the loopy ribbon! Also really like the double layered sun! Fun, fun duel! Glad to see you back and creating : )

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  7. Beth Norman-RobertsWednesday, January 15, 2020 12:51:00 PM

    What a wonderful dimensional card. Your sun is lovely and really pops. Your penguin is coloured very well. I look forward to seeing more of your work. I'm Beth (scrapbook4ever) and joined the team last year.

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  8. Terry LadwigWednesday, January 15, 2020 12:54:00 PM

    I am sooooo glad you are back! your card is adorable! I love how you used all the papers, they look like snowboards!! Great job, and looking forward to seeing more of your creations!! Big hugs to you!!

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  9. Laura Jean (LJ)Wednesday, January 15, 2020 2:34:00 PM

    Darlene -

    Love love love! Every bit of it. Like terry I thought the papers look like snowboards! There's just so much to this that I love.

    LJ

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  10. Carol WSunday, January 19, 2020 1:21:00 PM

    I am so glad you are back with us Darlene. I love your card. I too on first look thought of your snowboard Christmas tree with the dsp cut behind the image. First thought how appropriate...great winter dsign. You did a wonderful job with this card. Welcome back......

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  11. MargaretSaturday, February 08, 2020 12:59:00 PM

    What a cute card. I could really use a day at the beach with this cold weather we are having. Hugs, Maggie

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  12. :: BlueInks ::Saturday, February 29, 2020 1:48:00 PM

    Aaaaand, she is back with a BANG! Look at that card! I just love how you cut and layered the papers. You did a great job, D.

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  13. HeatherBSunday, March 15, 2020 10:02:00 PM

    Love the detail in this. You're so good at adding detail.

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