Monday, December 31, 2018

12 Kits of Occasions - Periwinkle Party

Hello friends.  I am beyond excited to tell you all that I am a member of the FABULOUS 12 Kits of Occasions team now!  This is a great group of 12 gals that each take a month and put together a kit with a theme, mail it out to each of the members and then post the creations they've come up with on the last day of the month!  I have been following this group for quite a few years now and have even played along as a Guest Designer a few times, but nothing compares to actually being a member of this group!  Michele Ferguson has decided to step down because of time constraints, and while I can never fill her shoes completely, I sure am going to have fun trying!

Michelle Leone is the team member who put together this months kit, and it is wonderful!  What a FANTASTIC kit to start with for my first time...my cards practically made themselves because of all the wonderful and beautiful elements Michelle added to her kit!  Take a look at what we all got to work with:


Michelle used DCWV's Serene and Elegant paper collection with the beautiful shades of blue & coral, lovely gold accents, pretty patterns, and more to start out her kit, and then added lots of images and sentiments for us all to work with!


My 1st card came together in minutes...love, LOVE the bright coral colored flower (Altenew's Hope) against the white Bold Borders: Polka Dots die (PTI) and also PTI's Penned Elegance II for the birthday sentiment.


Isn't that DSP gorgeous?!!  I used one of PTI's To The Point Edgers dies along with some of the beautiful ribbon Michelle included in the kit to outline the pointed edge.  I stacked the 3 "hope" dies together for dimension and added one of the Delicates dies and a few of the gems also included in the kit to finish this card.


Another quick and easy card using more of the DSP, ribbon, and die cut thank you and flower Michelle included.


Had to make a fun shaker card with the adorable squirrel holding a flower and adding the gems...used more of the DSP with one of my Pierced Feature Frames (PTI) to frame it out.


My last card came together just as easily as the rest with more of the beautiful DSP and those lovely ribbons in the blue and coral...and of course the other 2 Delicates die cuts and the Penned Elegance sentiment embossed in gold.


And here they are ALL together!  I could so easily have kept going but wanted to save some of the kit contents because I had learned from guesting a few times that I would see what the other gals had done and wished I had saved some supplies to CASE!  Make sure you stop by to see what the other gals did with their kits (HERE)...I know you will amazed as this was such an AWESOME kit to work with!  Thank you Michelle!!  And a BIG thanks to Lindsey for her beautiful photography skills too!

Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!


16 comments:

Birgit said...

Welcome to the team friend! What a wonderful start you've made. All of your cards are stunning as always! Your first card is truly jaw dropping, gorgeous. I love how you used the ribbons that Michelle sent too. What a clever way to bring out the stitched pointed edge on the second card. I want to CASE all of your cards! I'm so happy to finally be on a team with you. You're an amazing designer and a very dear friend. Happy 2019 my friend!

I Card Everyone said...

BAM!! that's all I need to say to convey how fabulous your cards are, Marcia! What a clever, and beautiful way to use Michelle's ribbons - and I just knew all these PTI products would be adored by you!
You will not only fill my shoes, you will turn them into size 11's!!! Congratulations, and best of luck for years of 12 Kits pleasures, my friend! xx
=]

Lisa Elton said...

Giving you a big warm welcoming cyber hug Marcia! What a treat it will be to see what marvelous wonders you bring to the table each and every month. Your debut post is simply amazing. You've used Michelle's kit to perfection. Your shaker card is adorable! Happy New Year!!

Marybeth said...

Welcome to our cozy group Marcia! We are so happy to have you join us! Loving all your wonderful cards today. Love that first card I almost went the same way with the bloom and dot cut out even before I saw yours. Five beauties here today for sure. Happy 2019 to you and your family.

Jeanne J. said...

Hi Marcia! What a way to kick off your first 12 kits post! 5 amazing cards! I love the shaker with the gems and the way you mix and match papers. I love your style, and am looking forward to getting to know you better!

Happy Dance said...

WOOHOOOOOOOO!! Congrats, Marcia! How wonderful for you! I try to always at least look at all the Designers' cards at 12 Kits, and now I get to see yours when I pop over! So very happy for you!! You've started out with a bang, too. I especially love that squirrel shaker card. But they're all pretty incredible! Well done you!!! xo (oh, and a happy new year, too!) Bev

Sharron said...

Welcome to our little group, Marcia! Loved when you were a guest designer and I know you are going to be an awesome addition. All your gorgeous cards are such an amazing way to begin. You did such a fabulous job with Michelle's kit! I adore that little squirrel and love that you made a shaker. And you used some of the ribbons too! Looking forward to 2019 and wishing you and your family a wonderful New Year!!

Bonnie said...

What fun, Marcia! You have done a wonderful job putting these cards together and I can tell you had a ball doing it! Happy New Year, my friend!

Bobby said...

Congratulations, Marcia! I'm sure you'll have fun with the kits. It looks like this one was made for you. Just your style, and wonderful in every way.

nancy littrell said...

Congratulations Marcia. What an honor to take Michele's place on the DT. Your 5 cards are gorgeous examples of how to use DSP's and ribbon. Such beautiful floral designs. TFS my friend. Hugs..nancy

Loll said...

Congrats Marcia!! I'm so excited for you!! What a great idea and a wonderful group of talented ladies to play with. LOVE all your creations from the kit. Happy New Year friend! xx

Anita in France said...

Congratulations, Marcia ... on joining the 12 Kits Team ... and on such a fantastic debut! These are all so lovely ... the Delicates are especially gorgeous ... and that little squirrel shaker is just a cutie! Bonne Année, Bonne Santé! Hugs, Anita :)

Ros Crawford said...

I'm so thrilled for you and they couldn't have chosen better!! Wonderful creations Marcia... Thinking of you

Kim Heggins said...

Welcome to our 12 Kits group...so happy to have you and your incredible talent too! Your five cards are simply amazing. Love your layering and the way you used the patterned paper! Just beautiful! Happy New Year!

Kara Lynne said...

I'm so impressed, Marcia! These cards are wonderful! Congratulations to you and the ladies for choosing you! Happy New Year to you and your family!

Tracey McNeely said...

Marcia what a beautiful entry into the team. I just think each and every card is beautiful and so well thought out. You are going to be just the right addition to our team! I can't pick a favourite, I love them all. Your use of layering and the way you chose the perfect dies to use for your additions s perfect. I used most of my kit up but I still have enough legs to CASE a few of your cards. Happy anew Year and welcome!