GIFT SET SWAP

Hey all!!

Well, here we are with the first swap of 2013! Yay!! I am so excited (which I think I always am) to host this swap. It's not a 3x3 note card - although I have to say those are my favorite. It's not an A2 card, or an ATC...What is it you say? Here are  a few pics of what I had in mind:









Ain't they CUTE??? I love how they turned out- and you will too! This is a great time to pull out those awesome scrap pieces of laces and trims and put them to good use.  Remember when you said, 'I want to do more swaps, get more involved in the scrap community..etc'? Here is your chance. Leave a message on the original YOUTUBE video, if you want to play along. I will only gather groups from there. 

***HERE ARE THE RULES, REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER STUFF***

* You will be in groups of 4 - this means make 4 send 3 in to me

* Once the swap sign-ups have closed - groups will be posted below, in case you want to personalize your gift set.

* Create a handmade flower - it can be made from lace, ribbon, trim or paper

* Create a pair of stick pins - must have two pearls/beads at least 1 spacer/cap

* Create a standard tag, stamp, ink, distress or spritz/spray your tag - so that the person receiving it may be able to use it after the set is gone-nothing demensional

* Wrap 3 DIFFERENT 18" pieces of lace, trim, seam binding around the tag you altered

* Each SET can be different (color, style..etc) BUT the set itself must coordinate- this means that the flower, trim and pins must MATCH each other in the set. But the next set can be totally different.

*Be sure to include your information somewhere on the packaging.

*Please package your gift set as YOU would like to receive it - do your best!!

* Please send you package with a return envelope, at least the same amount of postage it took to mail it in - plus two stamps. I will return all unused postage.

The package must be postmarked by Feburary 25th (please)!!

If you are going to be late/absent please let me know as soon as you can - so I can find an angel swapper.

I think that's it - Please check the blog for updates. Here is my mailing info:

Tmika Miller
PO BOX 26212
ST. LOUIS PARK, MN  55426

Thanks guys fore stopping by, if you have any questions please feel free to contace me. My YOUTUBE inbox is the best way to get ahold of me.

I can't wait to see what you come up with!! Have fun!!

Big {{HUGS}} Tmika

***ALL GROUPS ARE TO SEND 3 GIFT SET SWAP IN TO ME***

GROUP #1 **SHIPPED**

YOLANDA CARRANZA (GOT IT)
CHARMEDBYTHERESA (GOT IT)
TAMMY RICE DOUGHTY (GOT IT)
FLORIDASUNFLOWER1 (GOT IT)

GROUP #2**SHIPPED**

REGINA EASTER (GOT IT)
VBALLEN1 (GOT IT)
CHANDIWALSH (GOT IT)
DELOVE104 (GOT IT)

GROUP #3**SHIPPED**

QUEENBEESCREATIONS (GOT IT)
PROUDMOMMY702 (GOT IT)
SURALEAR1 (GOT IT)
SHTANAH (GOT IT)

GROUP #4**SHIPPED**

SCRAPDAWORLD (GOT IT)
THECRABBYCRAFTER (GOT IT)
GEMZISLE (GOT)
MSMADROSE (GOT IT)

GROUP #5 ***SHIPPED***

SEWGOODALL (GOT IT)
DONNA SCOTT (GOT IT)
STAPLEM1 (GOT IT)
CHAUN LEE (GOT IT)

GROUP #6 **SHIPPED**

TRACEY JOHNSON (GOT IT)
DARLA G (GOT IT)
SCRAPELEGANCE (GOT IT)
TERTERH78 (GOT IT)

GROUP #7 - **SHIPPED**

TERESACALI (GOT IT)
LYNNSLETTA (GOT IT)
KASHAZDESIGNS (GOT IT- ALL THE WAY FROM AUSTRALIA)
GGSCRAPN (GOT IT)

GROUP #8**SHIPPING**

ARILYRMERSIR (GOT IT)
YVONNE LEDFORD (GOT IT)
LOLLAPALOOZACRAFTS (GOT IT)
KIMBERQUILTS (GOT IT)

GROUP #9**SHIPPING**

SHARONHALL5030 (GOT IT)
MSSADS64 (GOT IT)
VERIDIANA LASALLE (GOT IT)
KATHI CLAXTON (?) **ANGELED BY MSJAAY101**

Vintage Shabby Butterfly Shaped Mini Album

Hey all!!

Well I guess I'm on a roll, huh? Today I have a special project for you. I design for The Cutting Cafe and this week's design team project was to use the Butterfly shaped card, the Onesie shaped card, The Crown shaped card or the Overall shaped card. They are all SO CUTE!!

I chose to use the Butterfly shaped card - as a base for my mini album. I have a video here on my YouTube channel - if you want more detailed information. (You can also find the video below this post)  Here are some pics:





This is the front and back cover. After I cut the shape out via my Cricut Expressions, I traced the image on top of some cardboard. I then used mod podge to adhere canvas on the cardboard. I painted the inside with some cream color paint and applied the patterened paper. I sprayed the canvas with various glimmer and shimmer mists - both store bought and homemade. Let's take a look at the inside pages:








Both sides of the butterfly are covered with patterened paper and a small amount of embellishments. I kept it simple - to have room for pictures.

That's it guys! I hope you like it. Please leave a comment (to let me know someone is reading these posts, lol) and let me know what you think. Visit The Cutting Cafe as Regina has awesome files - both printable and svg available that are Super Duper Cool!

As always - big {{HUGS}}! Tmika