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.

Sending Hugs and a Card Swap Win

I'm sharing a photo of the card Brandy made for the Embellish It! Play All Day in Mesa, AZ.  This fantastic card was ink blended with three different Distress Inks - Picked Raspberry, Mustard Seed, and Salty Ocean.  The rainbow of colors is created when these three colors are blended.   The left side has a little Picked Raspberry blending with Salty Ocean.  The Mama Elephant Sending Hugs sentiment stamp is stamped in Black ink and clear heat embossed to create a shiny finish that you can't quite see in the picture.

The card is finished with a simple Wonky Stitched Rectangle die cut and mounted on black cardstock for a striking backdrop.  I didn't get a photo of the bright green card base and/or matching envelope - I should have because it was a great embellishment.

My cards that I swapped are found here.  Not to brag, but we (both Brandy and I) tied with another lady for the win on the judged card swap.  Hooray!  It was super fun to participate and I couldn't help but share this photo of the cards we swapped for.

The Play All Day was fun and the swap made it even more fun.  We will definitely attend again next year.

Andie for