January Swap Card

 Well, Keri and I are going to have another crack at getting through an entire year swapping one card every month. We make one for ourselves and one to swap. 

I kicked things off with a Christmas card. Yes, in January. By the time Christmas rolls around, I'm always too busy to sit down and make cards and I've always wanted to use this stamp set from Lawn Fawn. I even tried some stenciling with Distress Ink Oxide. One card at least will be ready to mail out this year.

Keri used a stamp set that she has had for awhile also. Oh Deer by Neat and Tangled. (She's organized and has her stamps labelled and sorted.) Not me, I'm afraid.

It's nice to keep the challenge going. At least I attempt some crafting time each month. Wish up luck for a 12 month streak!

May Swap Card

 We are a little behind but we are sticking with the monthly swap. I borrowed this set from Keri even though I have a number of untouched stamp sets of my own to use. It was too cute... Cerealsly!

Keri made a lovely thinking of you type card, I'm not sure of the brand....

April Swap Card

 So far, so good. Keri and I met again this month and we were both really excited about our cards and we both used die sets.

I used the Spellbinder Pie Perfection set and yes, I had to get most of it! It's going to be fun playing with all the pie combinations and the tin foil pie plate is just too cute. I made a chocolate chip pie and styled my card after something I saw on the Net. I purchased 4 coordinating die sets. 

Keri made a sweet card combining the Lawn Fawn tea cup die and some cute Jolene Boutique bees. Sadly, I used all my bees up for a Loonies for Lindor themed fundraiser.

On to next month. Best get started before golf season starts.

March Swap Card

 Keri and I finally got around to swapping last month's card. 

I made a get well card using Lawn Fawn...

My photos look a little weird but this is the stamp set that I used...

Keri made a beautiful sympathy card using Simon Says Stamp Sunflower Fields...

And inside too...

Onto April. 

Happy Easter!

February Swap Card

 This is a record, our swap cards for Feb are already produced and exchanged. We are on a roll. 

I used a new Stamp set from Lawn Fawn called Simply Celebrate Critters. I also purchased the sentiment add-ons. I feel like this set can be used for all occasions but of course, I started with the dogs.

Keri made the sweetest shaker card using a set from My Favorite Things; Meant to Bee. I couldn't find an image to show you.

It's freezing rain here today so looking like a great day to stay inside and craft.

June Card Swap

 We are going to catch up, I swear, maybe once the cold weather hits but for right now it's too nice to sit inside and scrap. 

We did manage to whip up a couple cards and here they are:

Keri used the new Giant Sentiments: Happy Birthday to you from Lawn Fawn to create this card...

 

What a coincidence! I chose a Lawn image as well...

Here's the stamp set I chose...

It's called Birthday Before and Afters. There you have it, a quick post. Now I'm off to cut the lawn (again)

October Swap Cards

 So I think Keri made her card for the You Pick challenge but as previously stated, I can't find anything or remember where her "real" swap cards is, so I'm going with this. Again, it's a stamp and die set from My Favourite Things and I believe the Celebrate is from Stampin Up.

How cute is that?

I did another Fall card using the Lawn Fawn set....

I love making Fall cards, the colours are always so rich and so nice to work with. Now lets hope my reno is done soon so I can get back to making some cards.

August Swap Cards

 Wow, it's been a hot minute since I've been on the Blog and the entire program has changed up. I guess I'll be learning another new system. Here it goes....

I've had these cards for awhile and never got around to posting. It's been super busy getting ready for my reno and living life. Haven't touched a craft since I did this card. Hopefully a little more time in the craft room once the summer activities are wrapped up.

I decided to get a start on my theme cards for the Fundraiser (which sadly is postponed until next Fall) I used the Lawn Fawn set. Can you guess the theme?

Nicole also used Lawn Fawn. She's our interactive girl, she likes the challenge this type of card presents. It's really cute..

You press down the tab and PRESTO..

Keri used a Stampin Up die set. Isn't it clever to do the sunflower in white?

There you have it. I'm so behind on the challenges but I'm not ready to throw in the towel yet.

May Card Swap

It's been a hot minute since I posted. Lots of yardwork happening over here.
I added a card to my Covid Collection using this Lawn Fawn Set...

I loved the sentiment for this season of chaos and uncertainty...

Keri used a Stampin Up set and alcohol markers to create this stunning sunflower card...

And she always adds an extra touch to the inside..

Nicole used a Jennifer McGuire technique to create this beauty. Love the gold embossing...

The little dots in the background is just Copic marker. It matches so perfectly.
And there you have it. Another month in the books.

May Swap Card

We are going strong with our monthly swap and we continued with our guest this month.
Our exchange, sadly, is still virtual but here's hoping next month we could possible do it in person.

Keri used her cute Lawn Fawn Sloth....

It's so fresh and springlike!

Nicole also used a Lawn Fawn set (funny how that happens) and made a Peek a boo card...

This is the set she used, I think its called Smoothie.

And I used a favourite of mine from WPlus9, I think I've used it before. I've been working on some encouraging cards that I'm calling my Covid Collection. Trying to send out a few more cards to people I don't always get in touch with regularly. ...

My inspiration came from a similar card on the Internet. There is a stamp set and a coordinating die set..

There you have it! Another month in the books.

April Swap Card

Hello from Week 5 of Quarantine. This month we had a special guest swapper and in keeping with the new regimen, we did a virtual swap.
Both Keri and I chose Lawn Fawn, its funny how that works out. We both followed examples from the Internet very closely. We don't claim to do original work all the time. But that's ok.
Here's my card..

Even with a plan to follow, there were so many steps in this card. Lots of ink colours and die cutting. But I love it.

This is such a cute set, I need to use that avacado.

This release from Lawn Fawn was just adorable. A lot of really cute expressions and those Mice! Keri is really loving the Distress Oxides and her blending brushes. Here's another one she did....

And the inside sentiment...

Such a cute detail. This is the stamp set...

And Guest Swapper Nicole used a Sugar Pea set for her card.The little typewriter had lots of die cut pieces. I love the font for the sentiment inside the card....

Here's the set that she used....

Stay tuned for next month's swap. At least there seems to be a lot of time to craft these days.

January Swap Card

We are getting caught up. FUN FACT! Keri and I started this exchange in August 2016. We've fallen behind but we've never missed a month. I think that's pretty good. Surprisingly we both did Lawn Fawn cards.
Keri used the Skating Mice that she actually won in an on-line give away. So cute...

Here's the stamp and die set she used..

I used the Taco Birthday set. I found my card a little basic but I added some stickles to the party hat and some sparkly enamel dots and I thought it ramped it up a bit...

Here's the stamp set that I used....

I'd better get posting. I'm falling behind in my biweekly post goals. Where does the time go?