The VERY FIRST SWAP created

Good morning everyone,

It is so exciting to be able to write to you to talk about the very first time doing  a swap here in my home. 

It was fun all month listening to the scuttlebutt about swapping. Ideas flitted and floated through the air. The girls that I thought would step right up surprised me, and the ones who wern't in the immediate picture came through. We had vintage with original ephemera glued on carefully and of course floral for a few.

Can you see the floral peeking through the back ground??? Also entered was a spring colored one and one done in watercolors she said??????? So ingenious!!!!!

They used ribbon, tags, pictures from magazines,tape,cutouts and vintage misc.

These girls were so ingenious in their design. A few are missing because they went home with the girls before I got to take the pictures. Thank you all for making IT happen !!!!!!!! We will do a different one in 2 months so stay tuned for new and exciting things to come. 

Only a month away is the unveiling of the NEW Catty so go through and make sure there is not something you can't live without. Also stock up on your favorite cardstock colors and don't forget your ink refills for those thirsty ink pads. They will be discontinuing some of the older colors and new TRENDYcolors will come in in JUNE.

If you need anything just call?

Thank you all for the EXTRA fun  this month.

Donna

The making of more altered art

Well hello again,

I so wanted to share with you all today some fun I have been having. Below is a page in my ART JOURNAL I have completed. Since I love the color orange I chose to do this page in it. The sweet child like figure is done in gelatos which I then wetted with water making them watercolor like. The look I was going for was childlike and innocent and was done on regular cardstock. Dylushion sprays were used on the back ground to create the soft effect. These sprays are all water soluable so if they get wet again they move and reactivate. This is the reason I cut the girl out and used matt medium to adhere her on the page. Next I drew the heart, and colored in many shades of crimson, burnt orange, orange and reds, being very careful not to lift the underspray. Then I used a pen to stitch all the pieces of my life together. Love it!!!!! Do you?

Well now onto the mess we create when we make altered mail. One must get out the washi tape, glue,envelopes, pages from a book, pictures, downloads,stickers and whateve else you can get your hands on. Below is how clutters it can get but fun.

This month we are doing swaps so I cant wait to show you those on the next post.

This last one was one I saw on the web but had to share for Easter. Look closely as it is hand painted 

and machine stitched around the outside. So precious!!!!  See you soon and Happy Easter!!

Black and white Occasion card

There is something so special about simple black and white creations , whether it be bedrooms or luggage, or a dress but it's simplicity is rewarding. So a month ago I wanted to address this combo.

I struggled with an idea totally SU and it just would't come to me. So this is the card we created using 

Su designer paper in the black and whites.

 The flower was created using the PUNCH BLOSSOM punch #605203 cutting 3 layers of different prints. Using a spray bottle to wet the cut petals,scrunch them in your hand and put a hole in the centers for the upcoming brad. Let them dry while  you put your card together. Leave the birdcage until last. This was a 5x7 card this time. I believe the picture will give you the combo easily combining dots and stripes along with prints, all coordinating easily. The inside birdcage was a simple stamp I had picked up some time ago which was appropriate.

Now the delightful glittered birdcage happens to be a TIM HOLTZ die ,one which has the little bird in it as well.

I then cut the birdcage from a black glitter cardstock. And the bird from plain black cardstock so the cage would be  the focal point. Last I cut a small white banner using WISHING YOU A WONDERFUL DAY so it would  be more general. Gently tucking it in the cage side made it more whimsical. So remember do not glue all of the spines down or you cannot slide it into place. 

So time for the flower now. I used a SU antique brad which comes in different shapes all in one round box, and inserted it through all the flower layers. I then used glue dots to adhere because of its small size. Then you are able to scrunch the petals  around until it suits you.

This card would be beautiful foe a wedding or get well or birthday. 

So enjoy this posting and let me know if you love it.

Have a wonderful day.