May 15, 2011

Dueling Darlings - May

The Dueling Darlings have been busy since our last posts!  We have since received the greatest kits to use.  Oh my.   This month Carol, was the Diva's hostess.  

Our theme is "The Perfect Blend".  This theme was chosen as our Dazzler and Diva team leaders love themselves some Starbucks!   Okay, they are a wee bit shameless about it, but we understand fully!  I would have to say I miss this Starbucks.....it is on the Big Island in Hawaii, Waimea to be exact.  It is the actual stop sign as well.  I had to take a picture of that!




Speaking of our team leader Kelly, let me just say a few things that I ♥ about her.   I think it is such an attribute that she is always so positive with situations and her outlook.   I believe that will get you far in this life and help others further themselves as well.  I like the fact that she uses the word 'holy' in front of just about anything, as I do the same!  The girl makes the best cards evah.  We are lucky to craft with her!

Carol on the other hand, sent us enough goodies this month to make 999 cards, so generous!   I had to really concentrate to not have a cluster fest!  LOL  I liked everything so much that I wanted to use it ALL!

I did have a little mishap, I guess I could blame it on a horrible headache I had when I made the card, yeah that sounds good!   I was not paying attention and cut the sentiment crooked - TWICE!  Thus, the sentiment on the card is computer generated, but close to what was provided.
















I hope that you like the end result that I created.  Please be sure and visit the other Dueling Darlings.   Their blog links are located on the right side bar under the title Dueling Darlings.

12 comments:

Carol W said...

WOOWHEE Tami....OUTSTANDING....I love this card...you rocked this challenge...I love your layout the paper piecing of the cup the way you used the real coffee sleeve and the flowers...wow...I'm so excited and jaw dropping pleased with your card. Never in a million years would I have been able to put all these elements together and come up with this...just amazing...two thumbs up for sure....Your tribute to Kelly was so touching and right on...I am blessed to have you as a team member...♥

Darlene said...

Man-oh-man, Tami!!! This card is GORGEOUS!!! LOL about cutting the sentiment crooked! I can't cut things straight no matter what tool or process I use. So I have lots of improvising...But your card is soooo pretty. I agree with every word about Kelly too!

Jamie Sanchez said...

WoW Tami! Awesome card!!!!! Love the pics you shared as well.

April said...

Wow - I love the pieced cup! Way to rock this kit!!

Barb said...

Great Card--love the paper piecing and the colors are perfect. I love how you started out your post and I will need to look for that place when I get to check off my bucket list--Trip to Hawaii! Love all of the wonderful things you have told of Kelly--how true!

Terry Ladwig said...

Wow Tami...love your card! The sparkles on the coffee cup are very cool ☺ You always put alot of thought and detail into your work and I absolutely love it! I'm glad you became a Darling ☺

Oh....and I also love the stop sign, very clever and fun!!

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Oh my word... or as you and Kelly would say Holy Goodness... your card is amazing! I love love love your cup... with the sparkles, the sleeve, the details/colors/etc. It's incredible! and it look fantastic on your lucsious card! I think everything about this card is perfect!

Now, second............ I must go to that Starbucks you pictured!!!

Thirdly, I agree with everything you've said about Kelly. She's a wonderful woman!!!

So are you, my friend!

~Paola~ said...

oh myyy! This is an absolutly perfect coffee card Tami,full of so many 'blended' elements I can't even start to mention...
It's genial the way you made your gorgeous glittery cup pop out!
Love all the precised details you added and the fabulous dried embossed tecnique you used as well!
Kudos!! Absolutly loving it!!!!:o)

Lauren said...

Tami this is wonderful. Love all the detail, the pieced cup, glitter, just fantastic!!

dweatter said...

Oh I love your card. I love the layout and all the texture. I have to start decorating the insides of my cards, yours is so pretty. Wonderful card!!

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Judy McMullen said...

Absolutely beautiful, gorgeous card, Tami! It truly reflects the lovely spirit of our team leader, Kelly!! Great job!!!