February 2012 "Colors of Love" Tag Swap

I participated in the "Scrappy Style Swaps" Tag Swap.  The theme for the swap were hearts.  We had to make 2 tags and the colors were reds/pinks.  I used  Youtuber SaCrafters corrugated cardboard technique to make the window frames.  The tags were made using TH tag die....Spellbinders Dies  (hearts) and pepsi cans.  The hearts were dyed with TH Red Pepper Alcohol inks and embossed with embossing folders.  The tags are due February 11.  TFL...
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                                                   Closer view of window frame

SSDS Halloween Tag Swap

I just received my Halloween Tags from SDSS and since I started swapping I display them on a dressform ....so wanted to let you all see what I received ....I had fun with these... The tag that I created is posted earlier on my blog...but these are the ones I received from the SS....Thanks for looking ladies....

Halloween Tags- from MSR

I received my tags from MSR and speaking of the "Wow" factor ....ladies...these are very nicely done .  I really love all of the detail...you ladies really put your heart into making these tags....It was like getting two for one...because all did the back of the tags as nicely as they created the front...and in one case ..one of the tags is a flip tag.......Yay...(hehe...) I absolutely love ..all of them .....I had fun with the swap ladies ....and am looking forward to the next one... This was quite the surprise as I received them on Halloween.....(October 31....)

Package  Spider Dressform....(one of my favorites)......

pics of the back of the tags

The mummy opened up ....so there was another surprise...(too cute)...

and a couple of them enclosed tags with information

Very nice ladies......and TFL everyone.....

Altered Cigar Box w/Minis

I participated in a Altered Cigar Box Swap sponsored by Lia at SD Scrap Shack.  The theme for September is "Steampunk" and in addition to altering a steampunk cigar box we also had to create a mini album.  I had fun with this one....I hope she likes it....Here is a video  and a few pics of the box I altered and the minis I made...TFL ladies....Okay lady....once I pack your goodies ....your box goes postal...Hope you like it........

Top of Altered Box



Inside of the Box cover  lid



cover of Mini

"Diamonds and Pearls"- Charm Swap

I am participating in a charm Swap on Stampin Dymonz blog site sponsored by Lia and the theme for September is "Diamonds and Pearls".....I could not wait to make these charms.....I kind of knew I would use Diamonds and Pearls (ahhh... hence the "theme"...)...but this was also only my second time making charms....so ...Yeah...I was a bit excited.....and the other ladies that are participating ....well...lets just say the  charms that I saw thus far are "striking"..........So ..I knew I had my work cut out for me.......No sweat here though.........I just had fun with it....and this is what I came up with........"Diamonds and Pearls"....As critical as i am of my own work.....I actually liked the end results of this charm .......I intended to do a couple of other things to the presentation (top note card) ....but....I  ran out of time...Had to get the package in the mail.......But was very pleased with the end results.....My jumpring opener/closure is really working well for me........I plan to make me one.........once I go and get more Swarouski Crystals......TFL

Recipe
Top Note Stampin' Up Die for the presentation
Lace Flower- flat back pearls
Swarowski crystals
OT metal charms (Strength , Dream, Believe)
Metal Charms- (crown, shoe, purse, dove, hearts)
Clear Fine embossing Powder