YPP Craft Swaps-September 2013

Well, I sent off another round of crafty swaps. This time the theme primarily centered around Halloween. I chose three swaps, but a couple I did two sets for each one. If you click on the art tab, I have pictures of what I did.

Of course I did the note card swap, my fav. I also did salt cookie dough ornaments. A new challenge for me. I threw out several batches, before I was satisfied enough to send my ornaments for swapping. I also did the embellishment swap, but again picked two I have never done before, bottle caps and mini banners. The banners I truly struggled with, as I just could not get the imagine in my head to turn out the way I wanted, but I think the end result is pretty good.

Go check out all the fun to be had at YPP, there is something for everyone. If you are lone crafter, this is the perfect place to make crafty friends, from all over, and share ideas and get inspiration. Link is below.

http://yourpaperpantry.ning.com


See you guys next time when I post more stuff, also I will be posting videos to my youtube channel on goodies I have done and received.

Stay Crafty,
Diane

YPP Craft Swaps

Greetings everyone,

Hope everyone is having a crafty Summer, I know I am. I have been having so much fun over at Your Paper Pantry. The ladies there have gotten me to do crafts I have never done before. 

Here are my latest swap entries. I did two this month 3x3 note cards and my first ever stickpins.

If you are interested please go visit YPP for yourself: www.yourpaperpantry.ning.com.

Elegant Cards Submission-1

Elegant Card Submission-2

Halloween Stickpins Submission

YPP Embellishment Swap

H Everyone,


Just wanted to share with you, that I completed my first crafty swap ever, over at Your Paper Pantry. I made altered clothespins and paperclips; which I have neve done before, but I think I did okay for my first attempt. I did do a video and it is posted to youtube. It not my best video, but you can still see my swap items.

I will also do a video when I get my swap items from the other crafters.

If you love to craft and you love participanting in swaps YPP has something for every crafter. I am so glad I joined this great group of talented crafters.

Link to YPP is posted on my blog page to the right. Click Videos tab to see youtube videos.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Stay Crafty,
Diane

Just A Note...

Hi Everyone,

Haven't done an actual post in awhile. So let's catch up. On Monday I joined a wonderful group of crafters at Your Paper Pantry.  They have every type of crafter you can think of and great swaps. I just joined my first one ever. I am doing an embellishment swap, hosted by Cari. I choose paper clips and clothespins. Never done altered crafts before, but I think I did okay. I finished them up this weekend and I will do a video and post pictures before I mail them off tomorrow.

So stop on by YPP and see all the wonderful things they have to offer, there is something for everyone. The link is attached to my blog on the right side.

I also been busy setting up for The Close To My Heart, 8/1/2013 launch of their Fall/Winter Idea Book. So please visit my website and browse the idea book. You can also join as consultant and get up to $155.00 in product for just $49.00. No strings attached, if you are a hobbyist and just want the product it is great deal. If you interested in a side business this kit is a great starting point. Come check it out; any questions let me know...http://creativecrops.ctmh.com

Third task I am try to complete is my heritage scrapbook. I see light at the end of the tunnel, but still have lots to do.

Any way hope all of you are doing well and remember to take a little time to create, even if it's a random doodle...creating is a great release.

Until next time...Stay Crafty,
Diane

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Card Making

Hi Everybody,

I posted a video on YouTube, challenging myself to put to use all my scrap card stock. Well I decide to try and make some mini mote cards.

Please let me say, as I did in my video I am not a professional crafter, I have had no formal training/classes in any type of art. I see things I like and get inspired and try to recreate or put my on unique stamp on things. I hope these little cards inspire you also, to tap into your inner crafter, we all have one.

I think these little cards would be great hostess gifts, secret Santa, or just to have on hand when you need to package a last minute gift.

Any positive feedback or helpful suggestions would be welcome.

Stay Crafty,
Diane
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Card One-These are nature inspired-sentiments, thanks, congrats, thinking of you, and just because, embellished with a little bling, and matching stamped envelope.

Card Two-Flower, premade embellishments, on plain white card stock with a one inch strip of patterned paper to ground them, and coordinating ric-rak to finish off.

Card Three-Fruit Card-Close To My Heart Stamp-when seen up close looks like an actual sketch...beautiful stamp...each little quote matches the fruit...ie: Apple...Love you to the core...super cute. I did note do anything elaborate with these as they look really nice all by themselves.

Card Four-Caffiene Inspired-All made from scrap card stock,  stamped a little glitter gel to emphasize the heart. I stamped the envelope and the inside of card with a strip of coffee beans. I also made a pizza box with coordinating band so cards/envelopes could fit inside.

Card Five-Birthday- I had some colored balloons with glitter, so I did a picture window, with postage stamp punch, on front each card stamped with coordinating color ink with candles and sentiment "make a wish", in side, 'happy birthday". I also stamped envelopes to coordinate.

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Stay Crafty,
Diane