Tuesday, June 2, 2026

May 2026 Card Chain Challenge Reveal

 Today's the day all the cards exchanged for the May Card Chain Challenge are revealed over at the Card Chain Challenge Blog!    For May, I sent a card to Arlene in California and I received a beautiful card from Gundi in Germany!  

Twenty five people participated in the May Card Chain.

We are always given options for our card design -  colors, sketch, themes, products, techniques.  You only have to use one option or you can use them all!

This month I used the themes of Floral and Friendship. (I seem to use these themes a lot!)

I just LOVE this giant flower die that completely fills my A2 card (4 1/4" x 5 1/2").  I purchased this die recently and this is the first time I've used it!  Perfect for the Floral Theme right?!  It's called Scalloped Petals Die and the sentiment is from the coordinated Scalloped Petals Stamp Set - both from Concord & 9th.

If you'd like to play along with the June Card Chain Challenge - check it out at the Card Chain Challenge Blog where you'll find all the details of the challenge and how to join in.

Sign up ends on June 6th.


Also sending my card to:

1st time using this die and sentiment stamp set.





Stamps:  Scalloped Petals Stamp Set - Concord & 9th.
Paper:  Berry Sorbet, Pale Peony, Summer Sunrise, Pure Poppy, True Black - Papertrey Ink, Caramel Apple, Easter Grass - Bazzill, DP - Hello Sunshine - Taylored Expressions.
Ink:  Nocturne - Versafine Clair.
Other Supplies:  Scalloped Petals Die - Concord & 9th, Orange Peel Stickles, Candy Dots - Waffle Flower.

12 comments:

Bonnie said...

This giant flower is gorgeous, Julia! What fun to receive this in the mail!

Angelnorth said...

Oh, how funny — we’ve just been talking about this die on a forum I’m part of! Love how you’ve used it here Julia, it certainly has great impact. The ladybird is adorable and the addition of those few little drops of fresh dew really finishes things off beautifully.

Lisa Elton said...

This is so cute! I love the way the big bloom fills the card!

Arlene said...

Who wouldn't have a beautiful day after receiving this card. I loved it.

Imke said...

Wow, amazing large flower ! Love it.

Imke
https://mycraftyplace.wordpress.com/

papierelle said...

What a magnificent flower—and the little ladybug is a cute eye-catcher.

Kathy said...

Fantastic flower die! its definitley a statement piece. I love it!

HilaryJane said...

Your giant flower die definitely packs a punch. I love how you have kept the flower colours plain and added a spotty background. It works so well xx

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Wow - just love the jumbo flower, Julia! So fun with the dotted paper behind and the sweet ladybug on the leaf!!

Cindy Beach said...

What a stunning card, Julia! I Love the colors and polka dots and of course, that huge flower!

Christine said...

What a fun card, I just adore that big bold flower xx

Darnell said...

This is so fun, sis! From the polky-dottie background to the magnificent flower to the dewdrops and sweet ladybug, your design screams joy and friendship! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! Hugs, Darnell