Fabulous Friends Friday: Marvelous Marlene Cards and More!

Happy Friday!!!  Hope you are having a fabulous day!  I have some amazing artwork to share with you today from my marvelously talented friend Marlene!   Thought it would be extra appropriate to share something from Marlene today, as this week marks the fifth anniversary of when Marlene and I met in person at a Stampin' Up! Convention -- we'd been swapping for some time before that, but it was great to meet, visit, and swap in person!!!!

First up is Marlene's card using the Blossoms in Bloom Bundle (I'm not the only one having fun with it! :) )  The beautiful designer series paper in Bumblebee is from the Flowers for Every Season Pack and I love how it coordinates with the black and brass grid design from the World of Good Specialty Designer Series Paper:

The bumblebee element on the card is attached with a wobble element, so it shakes and moves.   

Here's the beautiful inside of the card: 

 

The next card has a fun kite element on the front that opens. Marlene was inspired by Debbie Henderson's cards here.  The designer paper on the kite and the coordinating envelope is from the Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper:

Isn't the kite tail adorable, too?!

Marlene also created this amazing Double Z Fold Wiper Card using the Flowers for Every Season Suite Collection:

Here's a fun fold alternative Marlene created using supplies from the May 2020 A Kit in Color Paper Pumpkin kit:

Marlene's swap also included some fabulous 3D treats!  Marlene created this box of sunshine using the July 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit and one of the new mini Paper Pumpkin boxes:

Inside was filled with yummy lemon Jordan almonds:

Last, but not least, Marlene dressed up a colorful Salt Water Taffy baker's box and bonus bag with Artistry Blooms Designer Paper and perfectly coordinating Tricolor Ribbon:

Aren't these so much fun!!!  Thanks so much, Marlene, for sharing your wonderful works of heart!!!  

Thank you so much for visiting my blog!

- Michelle