Hello and welcome to the 2015 May Card Chain Challenge Reveal!
We had 37 participants who exchanged cards across the globe this month. You can always tell when it's the holiday season because that's when people are on vacations and forget to email me pictures of their cards - lol! So we have a few holes this time around, but I'm hoping I can get them filled before it's time to publish this post!
I'd like to welcome two new players to the Chain: Vickie Y in Indiana and Jana in Germany.
Participants had to use at least one of the following options:
OR
Sketch
OR
One of the following themes: – Flags or Food or Friendship
OR
One of the following products: colored pencils
Who Sent What To Whom
Emily in Iowa sent Shawna in Michigan:
Shawna in Michigan sent Dee in Kenya:
IN THE MAIL!
Dee in Kenya sent Asha in Portugal:
Asha in Portugal sent Becca in North Dakota:
Becca in North Dakota sent Oreet in Colorado:
Oreet in Colorado sent Barbara in Florida:
Barbara in Florida sent Taunya in Utah:
Taunya in Utah sent Loly in Alabama:
Loly in Alabama sent Gail in Norway:
Gail in Norway sent Vickie Y in Indiana:
Vickie Y in Indiana sent LaVon in Illinois:
LaVon in Illinois sent Vikki W from Australia:
Vikki W from Australia sent Sara in Missouri:
IN THE MAIL!
Sara in Missouri sent Sabrina in California:
Sabrina in California sent Helen G. in Ohio:
Helen G. in Ohio sent Mynette in Kansas:
Mynette in Kansas sent Joy in Ohio:
Joy in Ohio sent Christi C in Colorado:
Christi C in Colorado sent Jo in England:
IN THE MAIL!
Jo in England sent Marga in Spain:
Marga in Spain sent Mrs. A in England:
Mrs. A in England sent Dawn in New Zealand:
Dawn in New Zealand sent Greta in Oregon:
Greta in Oregon sent Jutta in British Columbia, Canada:
Jutta in British Columbia, Canada sent Lucille in Colorado:
Lucille in Colorado sent Jerrie in Wisconsin:
Jerrie in Wisconsin sent Monica in Illinois:
Monica in Illinois sent Judy I. in Florida:
Judy I. in Florida sent Robyn Oliver in Australia:
Robyn Oliver in Australia sent Arlene in California:
Arlene in California sent Toni in Washington:
Toni in Washington sent Jana in Germany:
Jana in Germany sent Lizzy Hill in Australia:
Lizzy Hill in Australia sent Janet in Mauritius:
Janet in Mauritius sent Carol in Scotland:
Carol in Scotland sent Deborah (yours truly) in Indiana:
Deborah (yours truly) in Indiana sent Emily in Iowa:
And that brings us full circle.
Thank you, everyone, for sharing your artistic talent and doing your part for global relations!
If you want to see more of these artists' card art, check out their blogs and please leave 'em some love in the comments! (Don't forget to Pin your favorites!)
This Month's Winner
This month's prize was the Simple Life clear stamp set by Echo Park:
Congratulations, Lucille! Please send me an email by June 15 so I can hook you up with your prize!
Our Next Two Challenges
Hope to see you here!
Thanks for stopping and have a blessed day!
Deborah
As of June 1, 2015, we've exchanged over 1,660 cards in this little jaunt - most of which were made by regular participants. And where do they come from? Read on....
Past participants have hailed from: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain (aka: England), Greece, Holland (aka: The Netherlands), Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mauritius, New Zealand, Norway, The Philippines, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, South Africa. (We only need to get some countries that begin with L, O, Q, R, T, U, V, W, X, Y, and Z to keep up with our alphabet list! We have 161 countries to go before we have total global participation!!!
As for the USA, past participants include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. We're still missing: Connecticut, South Dakota, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
If you're new to the Card Chain Challenge ("CCC") this is an event where everybody wins. Basically, you make a card for the person above you on the chain and you receive a card from the person below you on the chain. It's a personalized swap, sort of, and it's a ton of fun! Go here for past Chains.
Read the Revised Guidelines & FAQ's (revised April 25, 2013).
Fantastic cards again from everyone. Will be back to check the gaps. Hugz
Posted by: ionabunny | June 1, 2015 at 06:34 PM
I'm always so amazed by this group's talent!!
Posted by: Becca Cruger | June 1, 2015 at 07:42 PM
I Love all the cards! Great job ladies,I love that many of us used the awesome sketch! TFS
Posted by: Loly Borda | June 1, 2015 at 08:09 PM
They look absolutely FANASTIC....loooove the reveal:):)
Posted by: Lizzy Hill | June 2, 2015 at 07:48 AM
Gorgeous cards - another fab reveal! Thanks for organising the fun again, Deborah, Jo x
Posted by: Dotty Jo | June 2, 2015 at 02:44 PM
Such nice cards and great inspiration TY :)
Posted by: Lucille K | June 2, 2015 at 04:56 PM
So many lovely cards.
Posted by: Janet Swanlady21 | June 3, 2015 at 08:59 AM
Beautiful, fun, and inspiring cards!
Posted by: Vickie Yeakley | June 3, 2015 at 03:19 PM
GREAT Cards this month....wish I had not missed out! Thanks for sharing Deb and to everyone who played!
I am excited to be signed up for next month and working on my card today!
Hugs,
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa (ThePurplePlace) | June 9, 2015 at 09:46 PM
A wonderful selection of cards every one!
Thanks Deborah for all you do to keep this going.
I wish you all a lovely summer!
Hugs, Jutta
Posted by: Jutta M. BC | June 16, 2015 at 11:52 AM
Great cards, everyone!!!
Posted by: Deborah | June 18, 2015 at 11:51 PM