AlexWyattMommy
<font color=deeppink>Okay, here I am, out of high
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The first time around this swap was done with a 2-page layout. Our swaps lately have been single page layouts. I am willing to do groups of either or both. I do want to keep it to groups of 4 swappers. One, it is easier to swap out and two it easier to make them really pretty when there are less of them.
I know that VickiV and PrettyInTink must have been sorely disappointed in my pages after seeing the hard work and just the awe of their pages. I am very sorry my creativity was not up to par last time. They both used stamped images that were then hand colored in. I used to some stamping, so I understand the work that was involved. They were lovely.
I bring this up because I want us to try and branch out some. I am not specifying what elements to use other then the major - title, mats, journaling. If all you put on your page are those three things, but then you add lots of layers of paper/punched boarders or add ribbon, fiber, stampings, Jolee thingies, I think those are awesome. I don't want to inhibit your creativity by saying you need X amount of this and that or it doesn't work. But that is just for this swap.
All my other swaps will have X amount of things needed.
I love what everyone has been making for the challenges. I am hoping that by giving you all this leeway, you will want to make swap pages with the same flavor. But also feel free to make the standard pages with quality items. Do not feel pressured to go outside your comfort zone.
I can also put out groups for the standard you need X amount of things if that is preferred. I can list it A1-Seasons-Standard and A2 Seasons-Challenged
Here are the basics -
Due date is October 2, 2009. That is when I need to receive your package. Mail by date is September 25, 2009, to make sure your package arrives to me.
Required: one or two 12x12 page(s)
Title: topper, letter, borders, block or tag, letters on squares or other shapes or stamped (with a flair-embossing, stickling, hand coloring, or shadowed, etc.)
AND
Option 1: 2 places for 4x6 photos and a place for journaling visible or hidden
Option 2: 1 place for 4x6 photo and 2 or 3 or more places for smaller photos and place for journaling visible or hidden.
Please, no hand lettering on any items. You may use computer fonts, rub-ons, stamps, die cut letters, etc. Embellished means using brads, eyelets, charms, ribbon, 3D stickers (matted stickers are ok, too), clip art, stamped images, glitter/embossed/bling paper, inking, tearing, embossing (dry & heat), or extra layer of any paper. All elements should be double-matted and embellished in some other way unless otherwise noted. If you dont know if yours is okay, ask me.
A1: Seasons -
Spring -
Summer -
Autumn -
Winter -
B1: Spring/Summer Holidays -
Valentine's Day -
Easter -
Mother's Day -
Fourth of July -
C1: Fall/Winter Holidays -
Halloween -
Thanksgiving -
Christmas -
New Year's Eve -
D1: Christmas -
1.
2.
3.
4.
E1: Halloween -
1.
2.
3.
4.
F1: Winter -
1.
2.
3.
4.
G1: Summer
1.
2.
3.
4.
Let me know if I missed any holidays/seasons you would like to add and feel free to tell me that trying to go non-standard is just crazy. I promise to not take it personally.
I know that VickiV and PrettyInTink must have been sorely disappointed in my pages after seeing the hard work and just the awe of their pages. I am very sorry my creativity was not up to par last time. They both used stamped images that were then hand colored in. I used to some stamping, so I understand the work that was involved. They were lovely.
I bring this up because I want us to try and branch out some. I am not specifying what elements to use other then the major - title, mats, journaling. If all you put on your page are those three things, but then you add lots of layers of paper/punched boarders or add ribbon, fiber, stampings, Jolee thingies, I think those are awesome. I don't want to inhibit your creativity by saying you need X amount of this and that or it doesn't work. But that is just for this swap.
All my other swaps will have X amount of things needed.I love what everyone has been making for the challenges. I am hoping that by giving you all this leeway, you will want to make swap pages with the same flavor. But also feel free to make the standard pages with quality items. Do not feel pressured to go outside your comfort zone.
I can also put out groups for the standard you need X amount of things if that is preferred. I can list it A1-Seasons-Standard and A2 Seasons-Challenged
Here are the basics -
Due date is October 2, 2009. That is when I need to receive your package. Mail by date is September 25, 2009, to make sure your package arrives to me.
Required: one or two 12x12 page(s)
Title: topper, letter, borders, block or tag, letters on squares or other shapes or stamped (with a flair-embossing, stickling, hand coloring, or shadowed, etc.)
AND
Option 1: 2 places for 4x6 photos and a place for journaling visible or hidden
Option 2: 1 place for 4x6 photo and 2 or 3 or more places for smaller photos and place for journaling visible or hidden.
Please, no hand lettering on any items. You may use computer fonts, rub-ons, stamps, die cut letters, etc. Embellished means using brads, eyelets, charms, ribbon, 3D stickers (matted stickers are ok, too), clip art, stamped images, glitter/embossed/bling paper, inking, tearing, embossing (dry & heat), or extra layer of any paper. All elements should be double-matted and embellished in some other way unless otherwise noted. If you dont know if yours is okay, ask me.
A1: Seasons -
Spring -
Summer -
Autumn -
Winter -
B1: Spring/Summer Holidays -
Valentine's Day -
Easter -
Mother's Day -
Fourth of July -
C1: Fall/Winter Holidays -
Halloween -
Thanksgiving -
Christmas -
New Year's Eve -
D1: Christmas -
1.
2.
3.
4.
E1: Halloween -
1.
2.
3.
4.
F1: Winter -
1.
2.
3.
4.
G1: Summer
1.
2.
3.
4.
Let me know if I missed any holidays/seasons you would like to add and feel free to tell me that trying to go non-standard is just crazy. I promise to not take it personally.
I've got a lot going on between now and October and need to watch how much more stuff I sign up for! Good luck and if you need an angel I'm sure I can help with that!
