Another Convention Quality Swap Card

I participated in four organized swaps at #InspireCreateShare2014 convention this year. I also attended a pre-convention Unwind Retreat hosted by Splitcoast Stampers Community Manager, Lydia Fiedler. The Unwind Retreat was followed by a happy hour where SCS members could meet up with each other. I met a lovely woman named Patti McDermott. I recognized her name from, oh, somewhere, but I couldn't place it.

I showed up at my first swap--the Very Vintage swap--and there was Patti! I said, "Oh now, I know why I recognize your name!" I showed up at my second swap--Lyssa's Convention Quality swap--and there was Patti! We both laughed. I showed up at my third swap--Over the Top Tags--and, you guessed it--there was Patti! Kind of funny that we'd signed up for all the best swaps together.

When I got home and really had a chance to take a look at my swaps, I chose my favorite swap from each group to share with you here on my blog. I chose this card, and when I flipped it over to see the artist--there was Patti!!! Too funny! Here's Patty's amazing card.

(Stamp Sets: A Dozen Thoughts, Pictogram Punches, Chalklines; Inks: Lost Lagoon, Hello Honey, Tangelo Twist, Mossy Meadow; Card Stock: Lost Lagoon, Whisper White; Accessories: Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Mossy Meadow Stampin' Write Marker (to color in the Chalklines image), Basic Rhinestones)

Guest Artist Series: Just Because SAB Floral Card

I'm sad that today is the last day of my guest artist series. Lynn has made some beautiful projects, hasn't she? I hope that you're leaving comments on this blog if you like Lynn's work. I'll be sure to pass on your compliments!!

Today's card is made with a number of Sale-a-Bration items that can be earned for FREE with a $50 order. Lynn started with a card base in Whisper White. She added a strip of Sweet Sorbet DSP (SAB item), a strip of Crisp Cantaloupe embossed with the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (SAB item), and trimmed with some Pool Party Ruffle Stretch Trim. That whole ensemble is wrapped with a piece of Pool Party Baker's Twine from the Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack. 

The focal point of the card stamped in Pistachio Pudding, Pool Party, Summer Starfruit, and Crisp Cantaloupe using the Petal Parade set from the SAB  catalog. Lynn also added some splotches in Basic Black from the Gorgeous Grunge set. The fabulous script sentiment is from the A Dozen Thoughts stamp set. The stamped piece was cut with one of the Label Collection Framelits and mounted to the card with dimensionals. And what card is complete without a little bling? The finishing touch is a Basic Pearl at the top.  The matching envelope is picture  behind the card. What a beautiful card!

Thanks Lynn and Jane for letting me share your stampin' creations while I'm away!!

(Stamp Sets: Petal Parade, A Dozen Thoughts, Gorgeous Grunge; Inks: Pistachio Pudding, Summer Starfruit, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pool Party, Basic Black; Card Stock: Whisper White, Crisp Cantaloupe; DSP: Sweet Sorbet; Accessories: Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Label Collection Framelits, Pool Party Ruffle Stretch Trim, Pool Party Baker's Twine, Basic Pearls)