The "Be The Difference" Convention has come and gone, but sharing my experience with you is just beginning. Over the next few days I want to share some before, during and after experiences with you.
To start, I'd like to share some pictures of my card prep for the awesome swap organized by Lori Souter and friends. This was a 64+1 card swap and the theme was "New Catalogue Stamp Sets". We were to receive one card for each new stamp set in the 2013-2014 catalogue. That's right 64 new stamp sets including hostess sets and wheels.
Unfortunately it didn't quite go as planned because of a mix-up in swapping times, due to a change in the Convention schedule. It was unfortunate because I was really looking forward to being able to share all 64 cards with you.
Regardless I'm blown away by the talent demonstrated in the cards I did receive. And if over the coming weeks the ones I'm missing are posted, I'll provided some links so you can catch up on those ones too.
So buckle your seat belts and come along for the ride, because I have some awesome swaps to share with over the coming week. You're going to love them!
Here's My Tea Party Swap Card:
I made a total of 70 of these cards. The numbers in the supply list below in brackets show the number of sheets of card stock it took to make these cards.
Supplies List:
Let me know what you think.
To start, I'd like to share some pictures of my card prep for the awesome swap organized by Lori Souter and friends. This was a 64+1 card swap and the theme was "New Catalogue Stamp Sets". We were to receive one card for each new stamp set in the 2013-2014 catalogue. That's right 64 new stamp sets including hostess sets and wheels.
Unfortunately it didn't quite go as planned because of a mix-up in swapping times, due to a change in the Convention schedule. It was unfortunate because I was really looking forward to being able to share all 64 cards with you.
Regardless I'm blown away by the talent demonstrated in the cards I did receive. And if over the coming weeks the ones I'm missing are posted, I'll provided some links so you can catch up on those ones too.
So buckle your seat belts and come along for the ride, because I have some awesome swaps to share with over the coming week. You're going to love them!
Here's My Tea Party Swap Card:
I made a total of 70 of these cards. The numbers in the supply list below in brackets show the number of sheets of card stock it took to make these cards.
Supplies List:
- Card stock: Very Vanilla (35), Crumb Cake(19)
- Ink: Early Espresso and Crumb Cake
- Stamp Set: Cup of Tea
- Accessories:
- Stripes, Modern Mosaic Embossing Folders and Beautiful Wings Sizzlet, Big Shot Machine
- Ovals Framelits
- Large Tag Punch
- Crumb Cake Taffeta Ribbon
- Basic Rhinestones
- Adhesive, Sponge Dauber
- Sharp scissors for fussy cutting (a lot of that!)
I tied 70 of these teeny little Crumb Cake Taffeta bows using the "fork method". There is virtually no waste when tying ribbon this way and you ensure all bows are uniform. |
Once the oval was removed this layer was embossed with the Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder. I did all the sponge daubing with Crumb Cake ink prior to embossing the layers. |
I loved the shabby chic look of this layer once it was embossed. |
This picture shows my seven piles of card pieces. Each pile consists of 10 of every layer and element used on the card. |
This picture shows the 10 piles of completed cards prior to being placed in their plastic sleeves. |
Here you can see a closeup of the detail in the finished card. |
The finished card. Ta Da! |
Let me know what you think.
5 comments:
I LOVE your finished card!!! I also love that you are sharing your convention swap photos with all of us!
How wonderful!
Sherrill Graff Late Night Stamper
Thank you for the instructions Penny! This card is truly one of my favorite swaps that I received at convention and I would love to be able to make another for my precious grandmother. Hugs!!!
Thank you for the instructions Penny! This card is truly one of my favorite swaps that I received at convention and I would love to be able to make another for my precious grandmother. Hugs!!!
Penny,
So many beautiful cards and I really love your swap card. Your information on the convention is very informative. Felt like I was there. Great information on your blog Penny,
Lots of love, Your Sister!
Heather H.
Penny,
So many beautiful cards and I really love your swap card. Your information on the convention is very informative. Felt like I was there. Great information on your blog Penny,
Lots of love, Your Sister!
Heather H.
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