Monday, January 15, 2018

DD - New Beginnings


Hello Hello 

It's the 15th of the month and it's time for a new duel between the Dazzlers and Divas. To start off the new year, Darlene is hostessing the Dazzlers and I am hostessing the Divas. Our theme this month was "new beginnings". We sent each sent our group of ladies a kit with a January 2018 Calendar. We asked them to be creative, and use the content kits to create a "new" card. It could be for the new year, a fun holiday, whatever they choose. They also were encouraged to use any stamps of their own they wanted in order to complete their project. 

I sent the Divas an assortment of papers from the Mint To Be Fab 12X12 Collection from Hobby Lobby. I loved all the gold, black, mint and pink colors and thought it would fit a number of themes that anyone chose for their card. I also included some gold embellishments, a gold tag, and some ribbon. 

My card was created for January 20th - which is Penguin Appreciation Day. :) I put a gold heart on January 20th which is Penguin Appreciation Day, but it's also the day I will get to see quite a few of the Divas and Darlings: Barb (our generous hostess) & Terry are here in Wisconsin, Jeanette is driving up from southern Illinois, Kelly from Florida (flying) Darlene (from the east coast), and Carol (from Minnesota). The six of us are attending Camp-Stamp-in-Oga which is an all day crafty event in Waukesha! I simply cannot wait to see them this weekend. Especially Kelly, as this is her first trip up here. She loves snow and she is going to get it  as it snowed 5 inches here today :) Yay! 

Thanks for stopping by - Hugs ~ LJ

9 comments:

:: BlueInks :: said...

Thank you, for the great kit. Your penguin is adorable and perfect for the card!

I am so sorry to have missed you girls this round. It was final today, that I could not make it. I was really trying to eeeekkkkk it out and pull a hat trick. I hope you all have a great time this weekend.

Fun card!

Carol W said...

Oh LJ I loved the kit you sent us ...the dsp is so pretty. The card was a challenge for me but it was also fun. You did an awesome job on your card. I love the layout and the papers you chose. I can hardly wait until this weekend as well as it will be good to see you again. Thanks so much for the wonderful kit and I'll see you soon.

Darlene LeTavec said...

Wow LJ, the papers are SO pretty!! Your card is really adorable, such a cute penguin. Loved being your co-host again this year! Can't wait to see you in a few days.

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

LJ, your calendar card is so cute... love the penguin. Awesome design, too! I cannot wait to see you and the others this weekend! WOW! It won't be long now!

Thanks for a great duel theme... you and Darlene were fabulous hostesses!

Barb said...

thanks for a fun kit LJ--I too loved the paper! Who knew this Saturday was a Penguin day--and a great day in Waukesha! I think you card is way cute--puts a smile on my face!

terry serman said...

Adorable! Love your penguin appreciation card!

Judy McMullen said...

Super cute card from a SuperDuper card kit, LJ! Love that darling penguin, so appropriate for the month of January. Sure wish I could be with you and our SCS friends this weekend! Have fun!!!

Donna said...

Really cute LJ! I love penguins and I have a DIL who is all about penguins so I am always looking for inspiration. Great card! Thanks for initiating the challenge!

Terry Andress said...

I love your card LJ! The penguin and ice cream cone is so cute!