SPRING IS IN THE AIR!

It's the 15th of May and that means it's time for another Duel with the Dueling Darlings who consist of two teams, the Dazzlers and the Divas, who create a card or crafty project from a kit supplied by the hostesses for that month.  This month my friend Paola, a Dazzler, and me, a Diva, are hosting the Duel.  This is a representation of what the teams received in their kits:

"SPRING IS IN THE AIR!

It’s May, that month when the earth bursts forth with new growth, new flowers, and new bird song. Other’s have described this time better than we have. Here’s some favorite poems/quotes that reflect this theme:

"The air is like a butterfly

With frail blue wings.

The happy earth looks at the sky

And sings."

Joyce Kilmer, Spring

"Sweet May hath come to love us,

Flowers, trees, their blossoms don;

And through the blue heavens above us

The very clouds move on."

Heinrich Heine, Book of Songs

"When April steps aside for May,

Like diamonds all the rain-drops glisten;

Fresh violets open every day:

To some new bird each hour we listen."

Lucy Larcom"

Here is my card:

We chose this image (and some sentiments) from the Stampin’ Up stamp set, "Serene Spring", because we felt it represented so perfectly the very essence of the month of May and the beauty of those poems! Along with this image the team received pretty papers and embellishments to reflect the and they are listed spring theme listed here:

Stamps: "Serene Spring", Stampin’ Up, Stamped in Momento Tuxedo Black and Rich Cocoa

Designer Papers: s.e.i Field Notes collection (4 sheets),Recollections Teal Butterflies (1 sheet)

Ribbon: Turquoise daisy, Butterfly print, Aqua satin (Michaels) Green rhinestone, Disney Tinker Bell by Wm. Wright Co.

Accessories: orange twine, Lime Twist by My Mind’s Eye; Bug and Flower metal stickers, Making Memories; rhinestone flourishes, Recollections; Butterfly "Wings of Fire" Acrylic Gems, Studio 18; Wheelbarrow with flowers metal charm, Impress store;Flowers, Recollections Floral Embellishments;Watercolor Brite Flower brads, Making Memories; buttons

We also gave the team the following challenge:

"When you upload and post your May Dueling Darling creation on May 15th we would also like you to tell us what you love about May. It could be your favorite activity, a special event or a favorite flower that you associate with May. We look forward to seeing your offerings!

HAPPY SPRING!

Judy and Paola"

When I think of May I always think of the poem "April showers bring May flowers".  Now I have a lot of favorite flowers many of which do not bloom in the month of May. So because I'm now living in the AZ desert I'll say a new favorite flower is the Saguara Cactus Blossom seen here:

May is when we get to see these beautiful blossoms!

Check out the rest of the Divas' cards here:
Kelly: http://sandcastlestamper.blogspot.com/
Carol: http://lostinmycraftroom.blogspot.com/
Barb: http://inkingintoretirement.blogspot.com/
Jamie: http://butterflystamper71.blogspot.com/
LJ: http://buckygirl.blogspot.com/
Tami: http://blueinksdesign.blogspot.com/

And also visit the Dazzlers starting with their leader Jeanette here: http://creativeplayischeaperthantherapy.blogspot.com