Back when the summer days were hot and balmy (yes I remember we did actually have a summer this year lol), the very talented Astrid, at Astrid's Artistic Efforts, made some ICADs (this stands for Index Card A Day – which are aka Skinny's and are 3 x 5 ins in size), she offered to organise a swap and I jumped on board straight away. (Why do I do these things when I am up to my eyes in stuff?) But after my holiday I made a start which then got interrupted by my workshops with Tim and Finnabair, but eventually I got the ICADs and an envelope made for them and sent them out to my swap partners Elly and Maryann. I have kept them to post later for my DT contribution to Country View Crafts’ Challenge where the theme this month is layers.
But here are the fabulous ICADs and folders I received in the post.
Firstly from Sue at Stamping Sue Style.
Sue knows me so well, she chose one of my most favourite themes and made this little beauty.
And here is the fabulous folder it came in.
Also from the lovely Astrid herself I got two beautiful cards -
Aren’t they gorgeous?
And this wonderful folder.
Decorated beautifully inside….
…. and out.
THANK YOU SO MUCH both of you.
This is the first time I have entered a proper swap like this and I am so happy to have received these perfect little treasures. They will sit in my craft room to bring me additional inspiration each day. I am soooo lucky to have such wonderful blogging friends.
It’s Thursday night and off to banquet night at the local curry house.
See you all soon.
Stay inspired.
hugs {Brenda} x0x
25 comments:
Excellent swaps! Love them!
Oh my gosh - fantastic art swap pieces!
Very wonderful swaps!!!!
beautiful swops Brenda, enjoy your curry. Annette x
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Brenda, these are both incredible and beautiful! I wish I could have taken part of the swap, but had so much going on! Enjoy your curry tonight! Hugs!
I'm so pleased you liked your ICAD :-) Astrid's is so beautiful too ! Sue C x
Glad you liked your cards Brenda and that they arrived safely! I received one from Sue too, so I know just how gorgeous her cards are!
Hope you enjoyed that curry tonight!
Such different styles but both displaying what we come to expect from both Sue and Astrid .... beautiful creations.
Those are so special.
Wishes
Lynne
Very nice...and all so very different!
Joyce xx
What fabulous pieces, thanks for sharing Brenda
Kathyk
Lovely ICADs Brenda, two very beautiful pieces of art.
They are stunning, some seriously gorgeous stamping from your blogging buddies hugs Karen
absolutely gorgeous and i am sure yours will be amazing! hugs x
Stunning gifts Brenda .....beautifully made with love.
Crafty hugs Annie x
Oh what beautiful treasure you received Brenda, each one is so beautiful. It has been the most wonderful swap, you are so right! Hugs, Anne x
Beautiful pieces Brenda. How delighted you must have been to open the packages and find these inside!
Hope your curry banquet was good.
Have a good weekend.
Hugs, Juliaxx
What a wonderful idea for a swap (I must have been in deep holiday to have missed it!) and what wonderful little treasures these are. Beautiful work by your swapping friends and just been over to Astrid's blog to see the original post. Looking forward to seeing yours! Have a lovely weekend x
Ooooh lah lah, you sure hit the jackpot on your swaps with such beauties from Sue and Astrid!
Oh, Brenda, das ist wunderschön...
Sophie xx
Yes indeed - these are beautiful! Nicola x
That's some really happy mail - how lovely!
Alison x
These are beautiful, aren't you lucky
Rosie x
Gorgeous swaps and more Brenda. How lucky were you to get off Astrid and Sue. Amazing art full of beauty.
Crafty bugs from Shirl x x
I have finally stopped laughing Brenda about signing crafty bugs. Sorry hun.
Should have signed off on the Halloween tag with this.
Crafty hugs from Shirl x x
These are lovely. Thank you for leaving me a comment and I hope you enjoyed your curry! :)
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