Swap 2

My next swap for July was a cardholder and card swap. This swap was hosted by Yolibean -youtube name (Yolanda), and what she challenged us to do was to create simple bright summer cards and create a holder for them made from a manila file folder. Since I am not a card maker and I am trying to try some new things I thought I could do this. Well to my surprise this was a challenge for. First as I stated I am not a card maker, secondly I don't lean toward bright colors, so I had to work at this a little to come up with some cards. So below you will see the cards I created and the holder for the cards.
This is the front of the holder

Back of the holder

 The inside of the holder

These are the cards with envelops

 All the cards laid out together

Swaps

I have discovered myscraproom.ning.com and I just wanted to share some of the projects I have worked on for swaps

My first swap was in July and it was a "Dollar Stamp Swap" we were a group of 5 and here are the stamps I received. The ladies did a great job with the packaging of the stamps and I have been playing around with them.

 
This one is a closer look at the packaging



 
I forgot to take pictures of the finish packaging of the stamps I sent but here are the one I purchased for the swap.

Something to Share

I am so excited about my new purchase – I have wanted to buy a Cuttlebug and now I have one. This one is designed by Anna Griffin…and it is beautiful.

BA Craftygirl Valentine Challenge

This is my 1^st entry for BA Crafty Girl Challenge
Card: this card inspiration came from faith Abigail design (criss cross card) it’s 2 parts because it has it’s own envelope.

 

 The band is a punch by EK success the flower is one I made out of punches and added pearls in the center, plus it has a small stick pin that I made.





 Inside the envelope there is a stamp swirl. The card has black and silver sticker swirl with a black ribbon and two hearts; the Happy Valentine’s Day is a stamp.

 

 

 

The inside of the card you see the ribbon extends so you could insert a small picture or a personal sentiment, or even a gift card. The other side is my second stamp at the top and bottom of the sentiment.

This is the first time I have ever made a card I hope you like it.

 

2nd entry for BA Crafty girl challenge a tag this tag is only 3 ½ x 4’’. I did a college of the same tissue paper stamp it with a key stamp and a small heart stamp. The flower in the lower corner is one I made with a little black bling in the center.

3rd entry for BA Crafty girl challenge is a treat bag/holder. I used printed cardstock  I layered two pieces of solid card and corner punched the inside piece of cardstock, also the heart is a stamp and Happy Valentine’s Day is a stamp I finished it off with lvory ribbon and glimmer mist.

 This design is by chicnscratch

 

Itripledogdareu TP Roll Challenge

I had some problems with my video so my entry for Itripledogdareu Valentin's Day challenge did not make it into the judging, but I wanted to share it anyway so here it is.

 

The challenge:  was to use a toilet paper roll and create a treat packet, it could be any color and it had to be a Valentine, love, or romance theme.

 

I work with tp rolls and enjoy creating things with them.

My Entry: My colors are purple and black, I started out painting the inside and outside of the tp roll then I used card stock with metallic purple lips, added a charm that I made tied it with a purple ribbon and added a black ribbon for the handle. It's simple but I think it captures the theme.

My First Posting

This is my first time posting, I wasn't sure that I wanted to do this but I did want to share and join the scrapbook on-line community, so here I am. As I get use to this I will update how it looks and really make it "home", so if you have and helpful hints on making my blogging world better please let me know.

Thank you and I look forward to meeting a lot of you.
CD