Swap Catch Up

I don't know what it is about the fall, but I tend to get so far behind. I think last year it started in the summer even. I do good the first few months of the year and then it all starts piling up on me. I spent the last two weeks getting caught up on swaps so I'm ready for 2008 now.

This was for a TAC stamp swap (anything goes). Paper - Mulberry Meadow V-831, stamp - Flutter By T-1014, Be T-2265. Ink - Eggplant VersaMagic S-963, Spring Pansy VersaMagic S-935. This was all "new" material for me. I hadn't used any of the paper or stamps yet, so this was fun for me to put together. I used a card sketch from Page Maps for this card.

This was for a Stampin' Angels swap, shabby chic theme. Paper - Mimi V-837, stamp - Rub a Dub Dub T-1232, ribbon - TAC Mimi B-211, ink - Chartreuse Palette Hybrid Ink TT-210, Burnt Umber Palette Hybrid Ink TT-218. This was by far one of my favorite techniques to try. I've always thought shabby chic was not my style. I thought "How could anyone put all that together and make it look so feminine and dainty?" Now I know! I'd really like to practice this style more with a few more stamp sets.

This card was for a Cut Out Card technique. Paper - Mulberry Meadow V-831, stamp - So Silly T-2288, ink - Eggplant & Spring Pansy VersaMagic. This was by far my favorite card of the bunch. I free handed cutting out parts of the rabbit to make his patch work. I used the swivle knife from my Coluzzle set. Then I cut a piece of patterned paper and adhered it to the back to make the patches and then cut out the blocks. I'd like to try this card again with the Toodle Loo V-834 paper and some of the other animals from the So Silly stamp set.

I'm currently in another swap for Valentine's Day cards without using pink or red. I was wanting to wait and use a new set from the 2008 catalogue, but all the girls in the swap are talking about how cute their cards are, so I'm going to pick another stamp set and give it a go. I should have that card to post soon.

Thanks for looking!
Lisa G

January News

The Spring/Summer 2008 inspiration book and catalogue is here! Scroll down for sneak peeks if you haven’t seen the catalog yet. If you’d like a catalogue please contact me.

Important Dates
January 2 – First day to order from the new catalogue.
January 10 – Orders begin shipping from the new catalogue.
January 19 – Catalogue party at my house from 1 pm to 4 pm. We’ll be making 2 cards and a project using new stamps and paper lines.

January SOTM
Artful Object TAC-2781 Set of 5 $5.95 with a purchase of $30 before shipping and handling and applicable tax. Available now through January 31, 2008.

January Vintage Set
Portfolio Collection TAC-506 Set of 11 $13.95 with a purchase of $30 before shipping and handling and applicable tax. Available now through January 31, 2008.

New Angels
Got wings? Why not sign up now and get our Ultimate Organizer Bundle FREE! Let’s face it, organizing isn’t everyone’s long suit so why not make it fun by sprucing it up with cute stamps? Add some flashy colors and pretty paper and you’re ready to go for 2008 and beyond.

Hostess Parties
If you’d like to host a party please contact me.

My wish for each of you is to be inspired like you’ve never been inspired before for 2008. Try something new if not every day, at least once a week or once a month. Even if you can’t fit in craft time, you can at least brain storm some ideas for a RAK (random act of kindness) for someone. Keep a notebook handy to jot down ideas and inspiration as it comes to you. May you be blessed with prosperity, great health and many joyous memories this year.

Happy New Year!
Lisa G