January Charm Swap *** Closed***

Please join me in January Charm Swap. This is the 8th month that I will be hosting this and it is a lot of fun and addicting! I absolutely love charms that hang off tags, mini’s, pages etc. and can’t seem to get enough of them. There are so many kinds available that it is impossible to collect them all.
Please comment on my Youtube or my Blog and include your EMAIL ADDRESS so that it is easier to send you updates.
This swap will be open to everyone to join. (US, Canada and International)
This will be a 7+1 swap, you will get one back.
• Each Charm should include a swivel clasp, garment pin or something to attach it to a tag or mini.
• A charm, either handmade or store bought (attached to the garment pin or swivel clasp)
• A bead or button.
• Please include your name and youtube/blog name.

PLEASE be fair to everyone participating. If you’re unable to continue the swap, please notify me asap. I would like for everyone who has signed up to be able to receive as many as they have sent to me.

Include a SASE (self addressed stamped envelope) with at last the same amount of postage as it took to mail me. Also include 2 extra stamps if needed. I will send them back if not needed. PLEASE NO METERED strips. I would be happy to paypal the international swappers.

I will have groups of 8 and will sign people up in the order of comments received.
Thank you for participating. If you don’t have my address, please email me once you are ready to mail out and I will send to you. My email address is cindy@smsrecruiters.com.

These need to be in my hands no later than Feb 1, 2010 I would like to mail out on Feb 5th.

Thank you for joining me, it's a lot of fun!!

Group 1
1.lugeneb *** Received***
2.Laura celestine 1686 *** Received***
3.Louise mamajt4 ** Received**
4.Chris Elvishmyst *** Received***
5.Allyson 1966allyson *** Received**
6.Kelly Walkelmol *** Received**
7.Lydia Littlelyds1
8.Marisa *** Received***

Group 2
1.Donna MissouriAngel2 *** Received***
2.Marisa ** Received***
3.Mamie Lou catlovertwo ** Received***
4.Lisa scrapin2010 *** Received****
5.Alee jentaleigh *** Received***
6.Becky Beckwitty *** Received***
7.Lydia LittleLyds 1
8.Terri bloomingideasMI *** Received***

Group 3
1.Marisa ** Received***
2.Stacie
3.Elaine Jerseyelaine1 ** Received**
4.Carol myendlessendevors *** Received***
5.De De LittleDeDeVideo *** Received***
6.Lydia littlelyds1
7.Emily Martina *** Received***
8. Leslie kbgirleygirl ** Received**

Group 4
1.Lydia littlelyds1
2.Leslie kbgirleygirl ** Received***
3.Rose Beachykeen ** Received**
4.Angie Meriscrapper13 *** Received****
5.Cindy Cindyscroppingcorner ** Received**
6.Eve
7.Kathy CanadianScrapperGirl ** Received**
8.Chevy Chevygirl *** Received***

Group 5
1.Tina Lynn Southerncricut
2.Nelda Superblingthing ** Received***
3.Rose Beachykeen *** Received**
4.Anna Massie
5.Andrea cyberblond9404 ** Received***
6.Pam grammypam
7.Shelly 706smile *** Received**
8.Laura Celestine1686 *** Received***

Altered Canvas

I made this Canvas for a friend to show off her beautiful kids!

Altered Letter for Abby

I Altered this letter for my daughter Abby for her new apartment that she will live in next August. She is so excited and is already planning colors and themes. I hope that she likes it!

Altered Picture Frame

I altered this picture frame for this great picture that my sister took of Abby and Adam. I used the vintage paper bags and I am Roses Flowers, Love them!!

Altered Charger

I had a lot of fun Altering this Charger with the Graphic 45 Christmas Past Paperline. I purchased the charger at World Market and the flowers are from I am Roses.

I made this wreath out of the pages of a vintage dictionary. I didn't ink the edges of the papers thinking that the yellowing of the paper was vintage enough. I used Websters Pages pleated ribbon and Tule for the bow.

December Charm Swap ** Closed**

*** Update*** I am still waiting on a few charms, I have contacted all parties and they assure me that they are on the way, sorry for the delay, I will have them out as soon as I have all of them. They are all ready to be packed up! Thanks!




Please join me in December Charm Swap. This is the 7th month that I will be hosting this and it is a lot of fun and addicting! I absolutely love charms that hang off tags, mini’s, pages etc. and can’t seem to get enough of them. There are so many kinds available that it is impossible to collect them all.
Please comment on my Youtube or my Blog and include your EMAIL ADDRESS so that it is easier to send you updates.
This swap will be open to everyone to join. (US, Canada and International)
This will be a 7+1 swap, you will get one back.
• Each Charm should include a swivel clasp, garment pin or something to attach it to a tag or mini.
• A charm, either handmade or store bought (attached to the garment pin or swivel clasp)
• A bead or button.
• Please include your name and youtube/blog name.

PLEASE be fair to everyone participating. If you’re unable to continue the swap, please notify me asap. I would like for everyone who has signed up to be able to receive as many as they have sent to me.

Include a SASE (self addressed stamped envelope) with at last the same amount of postage as it took to mail me. Also include 2 extra stamps if needed. I will send them back if not needed. PLEASE NO METERED strips. I would be happy to paypal the international swappers.

I will have groups of 8 and will sign people up in the order of comments received.
Thank you for participating. If you don’t have my address, please email me once you are ready to mail out and I will send to you. My email address is cindy@smsrecruiters.com.

These need to be in my hands no later than January 1, 2010 I would like to mail out on January 5th.

Thank you for joining me, it's a lot of fun!!

Group 1
1.Eve Creative Mango Juices *** Received***
2.Andrea cyberblond9404 *** Received***
3.Louise mamajt4 *** Received****
4.Yolanda socrafty 100 *** Received***
5.Laura Celestine1686 *** Received***
6.Marisa myscrappiness *** Received***
7.Leslie kbgirleygirl ***Received***
8.Allyson 1966 Allyson *** Received***

Group 2
1. Angie Meriscrapper1 ** Received***
2. Pam grammypam
3. Anna Annamassie ***Received**
4. Cindy Cindy Cropping corner **Received**
5. Susan scrappydooz68 **Received**
6. Kathy canadianscrappergirl *** Received***
7. Debra MyNuala *** Received***
8. Rose beachykeen ***Received***

Group 3
1. Stacie staciealison *** Received***
2. Sue Sular99 ** Received**
3. Angelique
4. Kelly Walkelmol ***Received***
5. Marisa myscrappiness *** Received***
6. Donna Missouri Angel
7. Sandy Thebeautyofcreativity ***Received***
8. Chris Elvishmyst *** Received***

Group 4
1.Marisa myscrappiness *** Received***
2.Sandie Stampysister
3.Tina Lynn Southerncricut *** Received***
4.Ellen The EllenB ***Received***
5.Rose Beachykeen ***Received***
6.Chevy (Already Have from Angel) *** Received***
7.Rosie nunjai *** Received***
8.Lydia LittleLyds1 *** Received***

Angel
Cindy cindyscroppingcorner,blogspot.com

I am still working on my 2010 Christmas cards, and boy is it taking a long time with all of the cutting out of images. I usually make about 60 of them to send out, Hopefully I will have them completed this weekend and will have them in the mail by the end of the week. I used the Tim Holt's stamps on this and Distress Inks. The cards do not open up, it is just the front image and out Christmas picture and greeting on the back side. I found all of these cards and matching envelopes at an estate sale several years ago and have finally come up with an idea to use them.

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

Here is another project that I made using a frame that I found at a local Thrift store. I am finally putting together some things to decorate my desk at my new job. I love how this turned out, I knew that I wanted to run crinkled seam binding through the frame and add one of the charms from my charm swap.

Altered Thrift Store Gazebo

I love finding unique things to alter. Here is a gazebo that I found at a thrift store and I knew that it would look pretty with flowers from I am Roses and Michaels plus metal embellishments. I colored the flowers with Lindy's stamp gang stains and Glimmer Glam.

NOVEMBER CHARM SWAP *** UPDATE***

Hi Everyone, just wanted to update that I am still waiting on a few charms that are on the way, with the holiday they are delayed. So sorry for the delay! They are all ready to go with the exception of putting them in the envelope and doing a video.

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Please join me in November Charm Swap. This is the 6th month that I will be hosting this and it is a lot of fun and addicting! I absolutely love charms that hang off tags, mini’s, pages etc. and can’t seem to get enough of them. There are so many kinds available that it is impossible to collect them all.
Please comment on my Youtube or my Blog and include your EMAIL ADDRESS so that it is easier to send you updates.
This swap will be open to everyone to join. (US, Canada and International)
This will be a 7+1 swap, you will get one back.
• Each Charm should include a swivel clasp, garment pin or something to attach it to a tag or mini.
• A charm, either handmade or store bought (attached to the garment pin or swivel clasp)
• A bead or button.
• Please include your name and youtube/blog name.

PLEASE be fair to everyone participating. If you’re unable to continue the swap, please notify me asap. I would like for everyone who has signed up to be able to receive as many as they have sent to me.

Include a SASE (self addressed stamped envelope) with at last the same amount of postage as it took to mail me. Also include 2 extra stamps if needed. I will send them back if not needed. PLEASE NO METERED strips. I would be happy to paypal the international swappers.

I will have groups of 8 and will sign people up in the order of comments received.
Thank you for participating. If you don’t have my address, please email me once you are ready to mail out and I will send to you. My email address is cindy@smsrecruiters.com.

These need to be in my hands no later than December 1, 2010 I would like to mail out on December 5th.

Thank you for joining me, it's a lot of fun!!

Group 1
1. Laura celestine 1686 *** Received***
2. Anna Annamassie *** Received***
3. Stacie chateaumgr *** Received***
4. Tmika scrapdaworld *** Received***
5. Leslie kbgirleygirl*** Received***
6. Angie MeriScrapper13 *** Received***
7. Lydia littlelyds1
8. Marisa

Group 2
1. Angie Meriscrapper13*** REceived***
2. Lydia Littlelyds1
3. Marisa
4. Allyson 1966Allyson ** Received***
5. Leslie kbgirleygirl *** Received***
6. Iley Ileyssilver ***Received***
7. Stacie chateaumgr *** Received***
8. Yolanda socrafty100 **** Received***


Group 3
1. Lydia Littlelyds1
2. Sue sular99 ** Received***
3.Marisa
4. Hannah Hannahscrapper ** Received**
5. Maureen Nannybee11 **** Received***
6. Regan EmoraDesigns ** Received**
7. Cindy Cynthialoowho ** Received***
8. Kathy Canadianscrappergirl

Group 4
1. Eve creativemangojuices *** Received***
2. Lydia Littlelyds1
3. Tina Lynn southerncricut
4. Sandy Thebeautyofcreativity *** Receved***
5. Tenny Sansoto10ny** Received**
6. Betty Bettyscutiestuff *** Received***
7. Alee Janetaleigh *** Received***
8. Angie meriscrapper13 *** Received***

Group 5
1.Sandy thebeautyofcreativity *** Received***
2. Alee Jentaleigh ** Received***
3. Andrea cyberblond9404 ** Received***
4. Angie meriscrapper13 ***received***
5. Veri verochan1 *** Received***
6. Pam Grammypam *** Received***
7. Angelique ** Received***
8. Sandy Stampysister

Angel Swapper
1. Eve ** Received**
2. Cindy
3. Chevy

I just started a new job and wanted to have some crafting things to look at during the day. I received the calendar at a health fair yesterday and thought that it would look much better altered with some of my favorite things. I used Mariposa paper, Tim Holtz products, Glimmer Glam, I am Roses flowers, metal roses and some lace. What is better than that??? I hope to create some more projects to display at my desk, it just makes me happy :-)

I participated in Allyson's pin swap this month as well. I have so much fun making these pins, I have quite a collection now. Allyson's Youtube channel is 1966Allyson
Thanks Allyson!!

This is my very first ATC, I was not sure how to make one and hope the other swappers like it. The swap was hosted by Lydia Youtube: LYDISANC21. Thanks Lydia, I can't wait to see what eveyone else makes.

I created these flowers for my Etsy Store. I love this ribbon and it makes the prettiest flowers. I included 20 inches of ribbon to go along with the flowers. Thanks for visiting my Etsy store!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/59761286/red-with-black-velvet-ribbon-roses-and?ref=em

I found this awesome birdcage at a garage sale a few weeks ago, it was a little damaged, so I applied a new coat of paint and it looks brand new. I loved all of the little places to hang things and decided to hang all of the charms from my charm swaps off of anything that I could. I also decided to store my flowers from all of the flower swaps that I have been in. I love how it looks in my cropping corner.

Bound 4x4 Halloween in Wonder Mini

I bound this mini using a piece of scrap cardboard, I painted the edges with black paint and I rubbed orange and purple stickles. I cut out figures from the paper and adhered them with different size foam dots. I really like how it turned out and can't wait to add pictures from our family Halloween party.

Halloween in Wonderland Cards

I made these cards using scraps left over from making the cover for my 4x4 Mini swap. I did not like this paper at first, but now I love it!

Scrappers Throwdown Entry

I created this layout for the Scrappers Throwdown at my LSS For Keeps Sake, nothing like waiting until the last minute, it is due tomorrow. I used the Websters Pages Life's Portrait collection for this, I love these papers!

October Charm Swap **Closed**

Please join me in October Charm Swap. This is the 5th month that I will be hosting this and it is a lot of fun and addicting! I absolutely love charms that hang off tags, mini’s, pages etc. and can’t seem to get enough of them. There are so many kinds available that it is impossible to collect them all.
Please comment on my Youtube or my Blog and include your EMAIL ADDRESS so that it is easier to send you updates.
This swap will be open to everyone to join. (US, Canada and International)
This will be a 7+1 swap, you will get one back.
• Each Charm should include a swivel clasp, garment pin or something to attach it to a tag or mini.
• A charm, either handmade or store bought (attached to the garment pin or swivel clasp)
• A bead or button.
• Please include your name and youtube/blog name.

PLEASE be fair to everyone participating. If you’re unable to continue the swap, please notify me asap. I would like for everyone who has signed up to be able to receive as many as they have sent to me.

Include a SASE (self addressed stamped envelope) with at last the same amount of postage as it took to mail me. Also include 2 extra stamps if needed. I will send them back if not needed. PLEASE NO METERED strips.

I will have groups of 8 and will sign people up in the order of comments received.
Thank you for participating. If you don’t have my address, please email me once you are ready to mail out and I will send to you. My email address is cindy@smsrecruiters.com.

These need to be in my hands no later than November 1, 2010 I would like to mail out on November 5th.

Thank you for joining me, it's a lot of fun!!

Group 1
1.Allyson 1966Allyson *Received****
2.Shelley 706smile *** Received***
3.Angie Meriscrapper13 ***Received***
4.Monica *** Received***
5.Cassandra *** Received***
6.Marisa ***Received***
7.Angel
8.Mindy ***Received***


Group 2
1.Marisa *** Received***
2.Chevy Chevygirl1 *** Received***
3.Monica ** Received***
4. Laura celestine 1686 *** Received***
5.Lydia Lydisanc21
6. Kim mrsmorris *** Received***
7. Laura luyandol ***Received***
8. Iley ileyssilver ***Received***

Group3
1.Marisa *** Received***
2.Monica *** Received***
3.Leslie kbgirleygirl
4.Mamie Lou *** Received***
5.Pam pdyer0101 ***Received***
6.Regan Emora Designs ***Received***
7.Eve *** Received***
8.Becky Beckwhitty

Group 4
1. Leslie kbgirleygirl
2.Sharon K ***Received***
3. Eve *** Received***
4. Pam Grammypam *** Received***
5. Tania lilwegees ***Received***
6. Emma emmacerff ***Received***
7.Jocelyn Jadajws
8.Maureen nannybee11 ** Received***

Group5
1.Andrea cyberblond9404
2.Felisha Fasloan *** Received***
3.Alee *** Received***
4.Juliet juilet03141959 ***Received***
5.Susan Sular ***Received***
6.Carol myendlessendeavors *** Received***
7.Chevy
8.Kathy canadianscrappergirl

Group 6
1.Chevy
2.Lydia littlelyds1 *** Received***
3.Cindy Cynthialoowho *** Received***
4. Angel swapper, Kathy Canadianscrappergirl
5.Cindy ME
6.Juilet *** Received***
7.Brigitte Shoeprincess1 *** Received***
8.Hannah *** Received***

Angel
1.Kathy Canadianscrappergirl
2.Tmika scrapdaworld

Altered Canvas for a Friend Finally used the Mariposa Paper

I made this Altered Canvas for a good friend for her Big Birthday! The canvas is a 12x12 canvas that I purchased at Joann’s. First I painted the sides and about an inch of the front with several matching colors of paint. I then stamped the corners with black ink and rubbed walnut stain over everything. On 2 of the corners I used Bead Gel (Clear) and let it dry. I love how it provides some texture to the corners. I used a 6x6 piece of cork board that I had and added trim to the bottom. The flowers were from I am Roses and the chip board pieces are part of the Mariposa paper collection. The frame was from the dollar section at Michaels (last year) as well as the metal embellishments. I attached the frame so that it can be removed to add a picture.

This is my first altered frame and I know that it won’t be my last!

Check out this Blog Candy From Stacy

http://scrapwithstacy.blogspot.com/2010/09/new-tim-holtz-blog-candy-giveaway.html

I created this travel journal for my trip, I can't wait to fill it up with journaling and treasures that I find along the way. I created this using lunch bags and chipboard. The binding is Grunge board cut to size, painted black and sprayed with Lindy's Stamp Gang Mists and then I used Gold Rub and buff. The flower is from Arlene from Butterfly Kisses. I used Basic Grey "Basics" paper, which was perfect because it lends itself well for writing or journaling.

Graphic 45 Playtimes Past 4x4 Mini Swap

I bound this cute mini with papers from the Tim Holtz paper collection, I hope to fill it with pictures of my son soon. I love participating in these swaps, the swappers do such a wonderful job and we have a completed album when the pages are returned.

Scrappers Throwdown at my LSS

I created this page for a contest at my LSS For Keeps Sake, I wanted to use the Graphic 45 papers again as well as the same pictures. I had to follow a sketch provided by the store. Thanks so taking a peek!

**SEPTEMBER CHARM SWAP IS CLOSED *********

Please join me in September Charm Swap. This is the 4th month that I will be hosting this and it is a lot of fun and addicting! I absolutely love charms that hang off tags, mini’s, pages etc. and can’t seem to get enough of them. There are so many kinds available that it is impossible to collect them all.
Please comment on my Youtube or my Blog and include your EMAIL ADDRESS so that it is easier to send you updates.
This swap will be open to everyone to join. (US, Canada and International)
This will be a 7+1 swap, you will get one back.
• Each Charm should include a swivel clasp, garment pin or something to attach it to a tag or mini.
• A charm, either handmade or store bought (attached to the garment pin or swivel clasp)
• A bead or button.
• Please include your name and youtube/blog name.

Please be fair to everyone participating. If you’re unable to continue the swap, please notify me asap. I would like for everyone who has signed up to be able to receive as many as they have sent back.

Include a SASE (self addressed stamped envelope) with at last the same amount of postage as it took to mail me. Also include 2 extra stamps if needed. I will send them back if not needed. PLEASE NO METERED strips.

I will have 4 groups of 8 and will sign people up in the order of comments received.
Thank you for participating. If you don’t have my address, please email me once you are ready to mail out and I will send to you. My email address is cindy@smsrecruiters.com.

These need to be in my hands no later than October 1, 2010 I would like to mail out on October 5th.

Thank you for joining me, it's a lot of fun!!

Group 1
1. Kim (Received)
2. Sharon (Received)
3. Pam (Received)
4. Allyson (Received)
5. Chris Elvishmist (Received)
6. Marisa (Received)
7. Dessy Received
8. Eve (Received)


Group 2
1. Marisa (Received)
2. Alee (Received)
3. Becky Falch (Received)
4. Angie Salayon (Received)
5. Donna 123cardmaker (Received)
6. Chevy (Received)
7. Cassandra (Received)
8. Maureen nannybee11 (Received)


Group 3

1.Marisa (Received)
2.Eve (Received)
3.Donna Missouriangle2
4.Carol (Received)
5.StephanieD2 (Received)
6.Kathy Canadianscrappergirl (Received)
7.Cynthialoowho (Received)
8.Connie ladycrafter671 (Received)

Group 4

1.Eve Received
2. Donna Missouriangle2
3. CindyR here
4. Betty Bettycutiestuff (Received)
5. Cassie flacrafter Received
6. Rosie Received
7. Alee (Received)
8. Lydia, littlelyds1 (Received)

Group 5
1. Lydia, littlelyds1 (Received)
2.Cindy R Here
3. Connie Ladycrafter671 (Received)
4. Yer Vang (Received)
5. Lydia Sanchez (Received)
6. Betty Bettyscutiestuff (Received)
7. Janet Lomajan (Received)
8. Lyla (Received)

I made this 4x4 page for Bona's swap www.keeponscrapping.blogspot.com out of the Halloween in Wonderland collection from Graphic 45. I have to admit that I did not really like this paper when it first came out and then it really grew on me. The detail in the paper is amazing and it is so fun to work with. I created 8 of the same page and when the swaps are returned I will have 8 different pages and a complete album. I can't wait to see what the other ladies make.

I entered a contest with Archivers where we had to create a wall hanging out of the 7 Gypsy's printers boxes. I had a lot of fun creating this, I used the Graphic 45 On the Boardwalk papers and thought that they went well with the pictures that I selected. Wish me luck, if I win at the store level then the project will be sent to Archivers at Mall of America for Scrap Fest. Wish me luck

Challenge #3, to make a project showing what the word "Fearless" means to us. I made a page for my Art Journal. I don't work in it as much as I would like, so much going on lately around here. I love working on challenges, it forces me to get some things done, including house work so that I did not feel guilty playing in my scrap room. :-)

All White Tag, Beach Challenge # 4

All White Challenge. I had fun creating this from a die that I purchased from Bona's site, www.keeponscrappin.blogspot.com. I used white paper, lace, pearls and flowers. At first I attached the flowers with the leaves and then realized that they were green and had to take it apart to remove the leaves in order to comply with the challenge :-)