Post Card Swap with Artists in Blogland

I recently participated in a postcard swap with a community of artists at Artists in Blogland.

I used a 12x12 piece of brown chipboard and cut it into 4 - 6x6 squares. 

I painted/inked it with different Distress Inks and then mod podged pieces of homemade paper to it. 

The swirl stamp was inked on with Staz On.

I added some vintage ephemera photos (copies) and then edged them with oil pastels.

The last thing I did was add the quotes. I used black Sharpie markers and white Signo pens.

"I did my best and it was enough."

"Believe you can."

"Do what you love."

"Sing your bravest song."

I have received two post cards in return so far and will posts those soon.  I had lots of fun and am always glad to do something fun and creative.

Halloween Post Card Swap Received!

Do you remember the Halloween Post Card swap that I talked about HERE? Well, I just got back four post cards in return and I love them. This swap was prompted. That means there were certain elements that we all had to include. I love seeing everybody else's take on the assignment. I also love that our hostess, Sarah, is always so generous about tucking in a little goody for us. =) Well...let's see what I've got!

This one came from Elayne in Texas. I love all the texture and the clay moon.

This one is from Stacy. I love the stitched on ribbon and the detailed memory on back. The paper even felt velvety.

I love the bling and glitter on this one. I also like how she used bubble wrap (I think) to stamp some texture onto the card. This one was from Kim.

Okay, is this one creepy or what??? I love the tree stamp and the orange and black background on this one. Also love the glittery spider in the corner. *shiver* Thanks Lyn!

Here's what Sarah threw in 'cause she's cool like that. So fun!

I would love for some of us to do some kind of swap!! Who's interested??

Got my button swap back!!

I love getting mail! Don't you??

Okay...so not all of this is from the button swap, but I also won a challenge from the same person that was hosting the swap - so she sent it all together. I will tell you about the other goodies in my next post. =) The little package with the angel fairy on it IS from the button swap though. It was an extra goody that Sarah through in there.

So, as you know, I sent 12 buttons in and I received 12 sets of buttons in return. Wow. How creative are these? I loved them all, but especially loved the ones that had a personal touch added to them. There were buttons sewn on material shapes, unique playing cards, library catalog cards, printed and altered images, cereal boxes, altered tags and canvas and even one tied to some really cool yarn. Fun!

Then Sarah added a little package of vintage ephemera. So essential to altered and mixed-media art. Just a treasure for those that use it. Very cool stuff. So glad that I participated. =)

Altered Tag: Swap hostess gift

Now that my post cards are ready to go, I was able to have some fun making a little gift for the hostess of the swap. This is an altered mini-file folder and tag. I had a great time using some fun stamps as well as some vintage sheet music, mulberry paper, and vintage ephemera.

Inside of file folder and flip side of the tag.

I hope she likes it!

The Whimsy Jar that I received!!

You may remember the Whimsy Jar swap that I was involved in. I posted the jar I sent HERE. Well, I wanted to share the Jar that I got back from Kaytie b. It was jam packed full of stuff and there was even some extra goodies that did not fit in the jar and had to come in a separate envelope. Thank you so much!! I love every bit of it!

Halloween Post Card Swap (Prompted)

This is my first post card swap. I am new to a mixed-media/art journaling group and I wanted to jump right in and get involved. It was exactly what I needed to kick start me back into my studio.
This swap was prompted. This means that there were certain obligations that we had to fulfill when completing the cards. Here were the prompts:
*Size: 5 3/4" x 4 1/8"
*Add Orange and Black
*Needs a brad to make some kind of moveable element
*Must include a Jack o'lantern or Pumpkin
*Write a Halloween memory or favorite treat on the back.
This is what I came up with!

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So, now I am going to work on a little something to give to the hostess of the swap and then it'll be ready to send off. I can't wait to see what I get back! I will be sure to share them with you!

Whimsy Jar Spoiler

I signed up for a Whimsy Jar swap that I'm really excited about! It's just for fun, but you state the color theme you'd like and then someone gets your name and you are assigned someone as well.
My person obviously requested red, white and blue. One of the rules is that it needs to contain scrapbook items.
I've had this wide mouth Ball jar for quite some time and it was perfect for the swap!

I used Stamin' Up Land That I Love set. I heat embossed the flag and the stars.

I used a vintage button in the back. There is so much in that jar. Some of the items include gems, prima flowers, scrapbook mints, ribbon, tape runner, buttons, cat's eye chalk, bling, alphabet mini stamps and more! I hope she likes it. I will post pics of mine when I get it so that you all can see what I get! =)

Here are the contents along with another picture of a few things I made for her.

Coffe Card Swap...

I participated in a swap on a stamping message board that I frequent.
It was my first time swapping here, but I might do it again sometime.
This is what I came up with!

I made a card with Stampin' Up! set called Sip by Sip and used their Top Note die....'course I borrowed the Top Note die, but it is on my wish list. I used it with my Cuttlebug!
I also filled a clear pillow envelope (bought on ebay) with coffee, espresso, and latte candies. The tag was made using a set from Hero Arts that is coffee themed.

Close up...

Pop dots under the Top Note die.

Packaged and ready to go in the mail.

The bigger pillow box set is for the hostess.

It was fun!

Have you done any fun swaps lately?