Swap-Bot - my first swap!

Hello,

I've found a new site for swapping all kinds of stuff. It's Swap-Bot.com - I'm using it for swapping cards, ATC (artist trading cards) and other paper crafts but they offer all kinds of swaps - check 'em out!

This ATC swap was called "Laying around the House" - and had to be made of stuff you already had and stuff that isn't usually used for crafting. I made the ATC from one of those cardboard things you get around your Starbucks Coffee so you don't burn your hand. I punched a few things out and distressed them and stamped on the background. The holder is made from a coffee filter and I gave it a card front from some scraps I had leftover from another project.

Hope you enjoy - thanks - Chrisi

Spring Birthday!

Hello,

I have a few Spring birthdays to make cards for this year - this one was simple but turned out quite pretty I thought.

The stamp is a Dee Gruenig stamp and the paper is made by Basic Grey, the cardstock is Memory Box.

Enjoy - Chrisi

Something New - Homemade Sugar Scrub

Hello,

I got in the mood to make something different. I'm so allergic to everything and I wanted smoother post-winter skin so I decided to make homemade sugar scrub.

Then of course, I had to decorate and make a pretty container to put it in - this batch is a test in a 3 oz bottle that I am taking to my official tester, Laura Fulcher. One is made of white sugar and baby oil and the other is raw sugar and olive oil.

I'll keep you posted on the results. Enjoy, Chrisi

Hello,

This card is another one from the VSN on Splitcoast Stampers - the challenge was to use three different ribbons on the card.

I think it turned out pretty great. Easiest card EVER - paper is pre-printed (cut to show specifica parts of the paper) and the ribbons were added! I love the mix of patterns and color combos.

Enjoy - Chrisi

White on White!

Hello,

This card is one of the challenges from the latest Splitcoast Stampers from last week's Virtual Stamp Night. The Art Tarts all got together created many of the challenges - I'll be posting a few for ya'll.

This card challenge was a white-on-white challenge and I used Cuttlebug embossing folders to do all the embossing. I added a prima flower and brad to one of the butterflies and wrapped the background with white ribbon. It scanned much better than I thought .....

Here is the link to the gallery of other cards from this challenge.

Enjoy - Chrisi

Gettin' Scrappy!

Hello,

The Art Tarts met this week for Virtual Stamp Night hosted SplitCoast Stampers.

When we meet we have a themed swap and this month was to use scraps.

I glued down a bunch of 1/2 inch strips onto a piece of paper then used die to cut out the shape. I also swiss dot embossed the background mat.

Hope you enjoy! -- Chrisi

Moxie Fab World - Sassy Challenge

Hello,

I'm posting two cards tonight that I am entering in an on-line challenge at Moxie Fab World - it's their "Let's get Sassy" challenge. Check out all the great entries. I was inspired at 11:00 p.m. for the midnight deadline!

Yikes! How'd I do? Enjoy - Chrisi

p.s. I should mention the pix in the first card came from a pack of FANTASTIC photo's I found at a flea market - I call them my "Yard Sale Family".