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Handmade Flower Hello

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Handmade Flower Hello
Swap Coordinator:ArtyBeth3 (contact)
Swap categories: Letters & Writing  Card Making  Paper Crafts 
Number of people in swap:9
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:May 22, 2010
Date items must be sent by:June 10, 2010
Number of swap partners:2
Description:

My 2010 New Year's resolution was to not buy any store-bought cards because I have so many supplies to make my own. Well, here it is May and I confess; my good intentions have fallen by the wayside. Thus, I thought the best way to get me creating again was to host a few card swaps!

In this swap, you will have 2 partners and you will show off your creative talents by making a flower themed card for each of them. PLEASE don't slap stickers on your cards and call them done. Make your cards stand out by adding images, layers, 3D embellishments, beads, sewing, using fabric in some way, etc. Be creative. There are lots of possibilities when it comes to decorating with flowers. The swap image I used is my own creation. My husband took the photo, and I added my own handmade bead & wire embellishment to it. Have fun! Please make it something you would love to receive.

This is a card to say hello and brighten their day. You are not making it for them to send, but rather for them to receive and enjoy. Please write a short (or long) message inside.

Please also decorate your envelopes in a flower theme (stickers are ok on the envelopes). You could also rubber stamp, paint, draw, etc. It could be a handmade envelope that you made out of flowery paper.

Newbies are welcome with filled out profiles. I will check everyone before assigning partners. Please make this fun for everyone and don't flake!!

Discussion

papercaper 05/16/2010 #

Is this only for cards that are built up with layers or embellishments? I understand the no-stickers-only rule, but what about flat collage and rubberstamping with a nice layout (thought, effort, measuring, colour combos, etc)? That's my preferred style because I don't really go in for the bulky kind of card, so is that OK, or is this only for scrapbook-y type cards? Watching for now. PS: I wouldn't be averse to receiving a chunky/scrapbooky type card if that's my partner's preferred style, I should point out. :)

IceDragon 05/18/2010 #

Would origami and embroidery be okay, or something along those lines? I'm watching for now but I wouldn't mind joining in. :)

ArtyBeth3 05/20/2010 #

@papercaper I have been struggling in how best to answer your question. My intent for this swap is to get people to spend a little time on these cards by adding embellishments, paper layers, or even perhaps trying something new. The cards don’t necessarily have to be scrapbook-like. I am a rubberstamper myself, so, yes, that technique would be fine, as long as you add some layers.
At this point, I’m going to say “no” to flat collage. Perhaps for another swap though.

@IceDragon origami and embroidery would be fine.

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