"Butt"erfly - Keanu Reeves ATC Swap

Hello,

This ATC (artist trading card) was made for a swap I found on Swap-Bot. It is one in series of Actor swaps - Keanu Reeves was the focus of this one.

I didn't want to do a rehash or his movies - because, really ... I appreciate him for some of his other gifts. He is just gorgeous! This has long been one of my fave photographs of Keanu so I thought this would be a perfect place to use it.

I used my Stampin Up butterfly (which folds down for a more modest look, but really? Why.....) punch and letters from the Paula's Kit Club - Green Kit. Add some bling and it was good to go!

Enjoy - Chrisi

Become Young!

Hello,

I made three of these cards as Thank You cards and thought they turned out so cute. A little distressed and little cute.

I'm practicing adding bling and depth to my cards these days - hope that's working out.

Enjoy - Chrisi

Another ATC Swap ....

Hey, I did another Swap-Bot swap and this one was Actor themed - specifically HUGH GRANT. I couldn't resist the sarcasm aspect ..... so here it is! Sure hope the recipient (a) gets it and (b) appreciates the effort. Enjoy - Chrisi

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