Just Because - Altenew Painted Flowers for a Card Swap

I shared Brandy's card for the Scrapbook Expo card swap yesterday.  Her Christmas themed card was die-cut-centric and so sweet, I'm sure it blessed everyone at the swap.  I decided to head in a different direction - using my Altenew Painted Flowers layering stamp set.

I used the MISTI to make the multiple copies quickly and easily.  I also used the Michaels 110lb colored cardstock as my card base.  It's not quite a Neenah Solar White 110lb weight, but it is real close - close enough to be a great basis for a colored card.

This is only a portion of the pile needed for the swap.  We both are glad to be able to spend the weekend together and more than a little pleased with our cards for the swap.  I'll be back once I've recovered from my weekend to declare the results of the swap and our weekend of crafting.

2018 Scrapbook Expo - Card Swap

Just a quick post to share a review of this year's Scrapbook Expo card swap.  Brandy and I participated in our first card swap at 2018 Mesa Play All Day with Embellish It!  We so loved it that we then signed up for the Scrapbook Expo Card Swap.  You receive this adorable little canvas bag to carry your cards home in.  The bonus comes with the cards.

This card was the winner in the swap we participated in. It was the card I voted for as the best (Even though Brandy's card was the best, I thought it a bit self serving to vote for her card since I always would do that!  Here's a picture of her card.)

Two of the ladies in the swap sat near us in the crop all day and participated in the next day's swap.  I traded some of the cards that I made with them for these two cards. I think that was a win, no doubt.

Even though we don't need more cards and not all the cards were the best quality/our taste, both Brandy and I enjoyed the process immensely and will definitely participate again next time there is a card swap to do so.