Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Convention 2010: General Swaps and FTL 99

I participated in several organized swaps this convention, but I still wanted to take a swap to do the general swapping everyone does while standing in line, eating lunch, waiting for the sessions to start, etc. By the time I started thinking about what I wanted to do for my swap, I was struggling for ideas. I needed something that would be easy to mass produce (I think I made around 60), but it also needed to be something I would be proud to share with my fellow demonstrators. Of course, I immediately thought to look at the Fall-to-Layout sketches over as Clean and Simple Stamping. As soon as I saw the FTL 99 sketch, I knew exactly which set I wanted to use. You can see the sketch HERE.

I used the new Aviary stamp set from the Idea Book & Catalog. I am not usually much of a bird person, but I fell in love with this set when I saw it. The base of the card is Crumb Cake card stock. The scalloped border was punched using the new Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch and Concord Crush card stock. I stamped the birdcage image using Concord Crush, the bird is Pear Pizzazz, and the "Thanks" is Marina Mist with the Perfect Punches stamp set. I love the Perfect Punches set, because every stamp coordinates with one of our fabulous punches! For this sentiment, I used the Scallop Oval Punch. Be sure to let me know what you think of my project - I love reading the comments!

I am so glad I participated in the general swapping, because I received some beautiful cards and projects in return.








Click on a picture to see it larger. If you are a demonstrator and see one of your projects here, let me know and I'll be sure to give you credit and link over to your blog.

20 comments:

  1. Oh my... that's a bundle!
    Newest follower from SC, and I'll be back.
    Hope you follow me too.
    diane oliver - Rubber 'n Rafters
    http://dianeoliver.blogspot.com
    Good Luck

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  2. Chelsea, I love your aviary card. I just ordered that set and can't wait to use it. I am a new follower of yours from SC. Please drop over to my blog for a visit. Thanks.
    http://www.inkyfingersatwork.blogspot.com

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  3. Chelsea....I'm now following your blog from SC...please pop over to my blog at www.cindys-inklings.blogspot.com

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  4. Hi Chelsea..I'm your newest follower from SC. Check out mine at www.simplysaidwithkaren.blogspot.com

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  5. Hi,
    I am a follower from SC. You can find my blog here: www.pattycreates.blogspot.com
    Thanks,
    Patty Mickle

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  6. I'm getting around to leaving messages for the blogs I'm following. I'm looking forward to watching your site. My site is www.melindasstampinfun.com

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  7. Aviary will be on my next order! This is so cute.
    I'm following you from SC. I hope you'll join me too!
    www.crafthavenretreats.blogspot.com

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  8. Just wanted to let you know I'm following you from SC. Wish I swapped with you at Convention!! Very cute projects here-- so glad I stopped by!
    JILL HILLIARD

    http://jill031070.blogspot.com

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  9. didn't we have a great convention and lots of great swaps? Following from SC.

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  10. Following you now through SC. Hope you'll follow me, too! http://www.heartsdelightcards.blogspot.com/

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  11. Just signed up to follow you! Thanks for blessing my day. :)
    www.southerncaliforniastamper.blogspot.com

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  12. Thanks for sharing these great pics. Saw you on SC and now I'm a follower. You can follow me at:

    http://pennytokensstampinspot.blogspot.com

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  13. Hi Chelsea ..I'm now following from Stampin’ Connection. Stop by and check out my blog at www.queenbeascraps.blogspot.com

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  14. Hi Chelsea, Nice blog! Love all the card swaps! TFS! Check out my blog at www.stampingwithbev.blogspot.com Bev

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  15. awesome cards! I'm now following from SC!!!!

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  16. Love your Aviary card!!! I'm following you...
    Amy
    http://amysstampincreations.blogspot.com/

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  17. Great cards! Im following you, www.stampapotamus.blogspot.com

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  18. I adore that Aviary set. I can't wait to get it! Following from SC!

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  19. Love all the different ideas! new follower from SC

    Juliet
    http://julietscrazyblog.blogspot.com/

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  20. You sure got some wonderful swaps! Lucky you! #271 following from Stampin Connection.

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