Mel's September ATC SwapCLOSED

vellumx · Mel's September ATC Swap*CLOSED*

Here we are into September already!!! This month we have Marlene's Heritage theme!!

I am having so much fun making and received these little 'artistic' cards!!

Here is the link should you need to read the guidelines
http://haveyourwaywithpaper.myfreeforum.org/about3532.html

Here is a list of those participating...

Roe-June-FLOWERS (DONE)

jamie-July-WINTER (DONE

mel-August-WINGS (DONE)

marlene-September-HERITAGE

erin-October-EMOTION

rita-November-CHRISTMAS

vellumx

Thank you Mel!!!..I received your awesome card yesterday. Love your style!!! :

I need to think what I'm doing!!!

mykidsmom4ever

I received Mel's too. Thanks Mel! I love the papers and the whole design!!

~ melodyz ~

thankx for posting roe
and glad you got the cards ladies

i named the cards..well..that name...cause i was born in
that year..and the windows respresent a reflection of that time

vellumx

I haven't even started mine yet!!..Ok, I think I know what I'm doing..

...

I just read in August's thread that Marlene received your September card, Mel.

Ok, thinking cap on....

serene scrapper

As I am doing mine, I realize I picked a toughie! Hope you still love me!

vellumx

Yep, this is a hard one...but...we know it can be done!!..Look at Mel's!!! I started working on mine, but I had to quit...waiting for the decoupage to dry...so, lights out for the night...

aunt e

Mel, I got yours and it is just do divine!

I have a concept for mine, but I can't seem to make it work in a physical sense just yet.

jamiereyes626

I received Mel's card, too and what a beauty! I have been waiting for this month b/c this is my favorite theme. I am working on my today. :thumbup:

vellumx

Hi Jamie!!!..We miss you around here!!!!

~ melodyz ~

whohoo ~ sounds like everyone got my cards..

! for lettin
me know ladies

can't wait to see your creations

vellumx

I started mine today and they are coming along just fine!!..I knew what I wanted to use, just not sure how it was going to work...and I'm not saying any more...

~ melodyz ~

roe ~ you're too funny ~ come on *spit it out*..you can tell me

vellumx

You'll just have to wait like everyone else..well, you'll be waiting longer because you mail takes longer...

jamiereyes626

OK my cards are going postal tomorrow! My theme kinda slid from the heritage to vintage, hope that is OK.

For a sneak peek click on my blog link.

serene scrapper

Got yours today, Roe. You clever woman you!

vellumx

Jamie, that are awesome...!!!..Well, I'm not sure what category my cards fall into ....

...

Mine went postal the other day, so you should be receiving them soon...Except Mel.

Mel, you card went today in a package with your prize for last month's card challenge.

vellumx

Marlene...I kept looking at what I had and knew somehow I was able to use it. Well, I wanted to use it..

..so I made it work..

..

serene scrapper

And work it did, Roe!

Mine are done, btw, just collecting dust on my desk. I promise I will mail them soon.............

vellumx

Thanks, marlene..not sure if I got the look we were suppose to go with, but...it's a keeper...

jamiereyes626

Roe !!! I got your card today!!! Awesome job !!!
What I love about this swap is that there is no right or wrong just
trading work with friends. All of our unique styles are captured in
our cards. That what I LOVE! :

vellumx

Thanks, Jamie!!

~ melodyz ~

mykidsmom4ever

Roe, i got your card today and WOW, i love it!!!!

vellumx

Thanks, Rita!!

aunt e

Roe, such a beautiful, beautiful ATC!!!!!

aunt e

Ok, mine went postal like Monday or Tuesday. Can't remember which day. But, I am so unhappy with mine. Had an idea, but couldn't really get it to come around to something I was really proud of. Anyway, after I sent them I realized I didn't explain the card at all.

Bailey is my last name and Wallace was my mother's maiden name. I guess it will make sense when you get them.

vellumx

Thanks, Erin...looking forward to getting your card!!

~ melodyz ~

thankx for lettin us know erin
can't wait to see it IRL

vellumx

Erin, I received you awesome card today!!..It reminded me of something back in the 30's of an elite college...!!!Not sure why, but I see it!!!

!! :

serene scrapper

I also received Erin's card today - just love it! YOu all have really done great with this challenge!

I sent mine yesterday but they got returned to me today. There is a button on mine and it will cost $1.17 to send. :sad That will be about $6 to send them all. Trying to decide if I will spend the extra 75cents or change something.

I may open each one, remove the button, change to something, dunno what. Or spend the extra. OR open each one, do my October one, send both at the same time. That way it's more justfied to spend the extra.

Wish I wasn't so darn money conscious.

What should I do, girls?

vellumx

why would a button cost more? Is this a pretty big sticking out kinda button? hmmmm...

You could put October and September together as long as October is flat and not much on it...I need to check..what are we doing for october?..

..

vellumx

Yikes!!!..emotion is for October!!...hmmmm..guess I better start thinking about that one!!

mykidsmom4ever

I usually get erin's the next day since we live so close....haven't gotten yet.

I received Jamie's today. Thanks Jamie, love it!!!
I haven't done mine yet, will work on them this weekend

aunt e

Rita - I still have yours. The plan is to send it with something else I have for you. Hopefully, I get it out to you this weekend.

Roe - My original idea for my month was Thankful. Can't remember how it got to emotion. Whatever suits everyone, but if that helps, go with thankful. I'm flexible.

Jamie - I got yours today - sooooooo pretty! Love the dimension!

~ melodyz ~

jamiereyes626

Erin, I got your card! Love the deep colors and collage style.

serene scrapper

I think what I will do, if you don't object too much, is do the next one or two months and put all these in the same envie to justify the cost. that ok with y'all?

vellumx

Erin, just like you, I'm flexable...

For the October ATC you have a choice of Thoughtful or Emotion. Unless you have an idea for 'emotion' (which I didn't), thoughtful would be a good emotion to go with..

spoken like a true politician...

I will be making a post soon for our October swap!! do you believe we are on the downside of the month???

Marlene, as long as you mark you cards accordingly, there shouldn't be a problem. Looking forward to getting two cards from you next month!!

mykidsmom4ever

vellumx

sorry, ladies...not sure at what point it became emotion... :sad

~ melodyz ~

got some cards today ~ whohooo!

erin ~ awesome chickie! totally love the theme you choose
is that your families coat of arms??
love that ribbon...yummy!

roe ~ girl...totally love that pic! it's just so vintage lookin!
love what you created! yummy!

! ladies

vellumx

Thanks, Mel...I just had to use Nina's photo..

Jamie, I'm sorry, I think I forgot to mention I got your awesome card!!..I never seen that cool technique done before!!

mykidsmom4ever

Ladies, I am so sorry...this month has completely gotten away from me and I haven't even started my ATC's this month

I have been so busy with things around here that I just haven't done them and kept thinking, " I have plenty of time". I will do my best to get them in the mail this weekend. Again, I'm very sorry...I always try to stay on top of swaps because I feel that it's only fair to be on time and here I am running short on time

vellumx

Ok, no pizza and beer for you...

Rita, at least you are telling us and not leaving us hanging..When you get to it, just sent them out... :

mykidsmom4ever

I'm gonna try and get them done tonight, tomorrow for sure.

~ melodyz ~

no problem rita..

! for posting and letting us know :

~ melodyz ~

jamie i received your card today
that is RAWKIN KEWL!
love how you added the *wax* to it..what an awesome
technique..love the design

! chickie!

jamiereyes626

! Mel this was a fun month for me!

serene scrapper

Jamie, how do you do that wax thing you did? That was fab!!!! Not to mention a terrific design!

I also got Erin's - my brain has died so I can't recall if I said a thing about it. Very nice card, too, sweet friend!

Mine are postal, for the second time. Hopefully this time I won't see them again.

Listen gals, remember UnDu whenever need to move a stamp, a postage stamp. Works great! Since I had to pay extra postage, I decided to use the same envie for Erin, Rita, and Roe for the Get the Scoop swap plus this ATC - needed different envie than I had originally - Undu'ed it, perfect!

I also sent my October ATC to you all, too. I frankly don't like it that much so apologize in advance. I may do another one. Maybe.

jamiereyes626

Marlene,
I used a melting pot, very inexpensive one from Michaels, to melt the beeswax. Beeswax is sold in a jar. After the wax was melted I use tweezers and dipped the ATC right into the pot. Let it dry on a craft mat. :

serene scrapper

Seriously, just dip it in? Interesting! Will think about trying this! Thanks, Jamie. Cute pic, too!

mykidsmom4ever

Got mine done last night, just have to get them postal :thumbup:

vellumx

marlene, I received your cards!!..Love how you tore the corner and our inking!!..

I love your october card!!..it is so you..very clever!!

jamiereyes626

Marlene I got your cards today! Loved them both. :thumbup:

mykidsmom4ever

got your Marlene...love them

~ melodyz ~

jamie ~

for letting us know about the wax..i gotta try that!

marlene ~ thankx for letting us know..i'll be stalking the mailman
whohoo!

mykidsmom4ever

mine went postal last week...for the girls that were in the scoop swap, I sent them together.

~ melodyz ~

! for letting us know rita :

jamiereyes626

Rita I got your card and loved it!!! Did you use modge podge? Anyway, great effect!

~ melodyz ~

marlene ~ i received your sept card today!
girl ..that totally rawks!

definetly a vintage feel to it..i'm in heaven
LOVE IT!

vellumx

rita, you are so good at these ATCs!!..Love it!!

mykidsmom4ever

vellumx

wow, I didn't know that!!..how cool!!!

serene scrapper

You all, I am really enjoying my growing supply of ATC's. I don't swap with anyone else and each of these are a treat from each of you! Thanks for that little 2.5 x 3.5 piece of heavenly creativity from you all! You're the best!

PS I really may do Oct over - we will see if I have time and inspiration!

~ melodyz ~

rita ~ i received your card today
whoa chickie..that is so kewl...
and you coated it with what?..neat texture
and awesome to know about the pic

!

serene scrapper

Rita, I thought I told you I got yours but apparently that was only in my brain. I love what you did, very well done! The outter coating is pretty cool. I need to try that!

mykidsmom4ever

Got your wonderful card today erin...love it!

Mel's September ATC Swap*CLOSED*

Mel's September ATC SwapCLOSED