Creative Blessings: Spring Occasions Swap ~ Just Because

5.06.2013

Spring Occasions Swap ~ Just Because

Back in February I was in a Spring swap. The swap hostess had some serious family emergencies to take care of, so getting our swaps back was delayed. A completely understandable reason to wait for our swaps. When the package finally arrived I knew it was worth the wait. Oh my! These ladies are so talented. I'll show you their pictures later this week, but for today, here is mine.

I ended up with 2 designs for this card. The original one used the Pool Party ribbon available during Sale-A-Bration, but I ran out of it and didn't have enough time to get more before the swap was due.

When the SAB ribbon ran out I pulled out my Pool Party Seam Binding and came up with a plan B for the rest of the swap cards.

This time I ruffled the ribbon and tied a bow instead of a knot. I also changed the placement of my stamped image from Collage Curios.

I filmed a video on how to mass produce these cards, but I filmed the video late at night and it took about 45 minutes. That's a LOT of editing to get it down below 15 minutes for YouTube. I did try, but I wasn't successful. At this point I am thinking about starting over with a new video. :)

Swaps are so much fun. If you ever have a chance to do one, you should give it a try. I always learn something in the process and waiting for that package to arrive with your swap cards is half the fun.

Creative Blessings,
Heather North

Stamps: Collage Curious; Vintage Verses (SAB-Retired)
Paper: More Amore DSP; Primrose Petals Core'dinations Cardstock
Misc: Pool Party Seam Binding; Pool Party SAB Ribbon (Retired); Honeycomb Embossing Folder; Punches