The FINAL 2024 Card Swap

 

Presenting to you these fantastic cards from our 2024 DECEMBER Card Swap! This month's Card Swap challenge was to design and create a card with an envelope using a WINTER theme and a "window" incorporated in the card design - literally or physically.   We had five participants with card creations, but one is still under construction! 

Here are the winter cards - they each are amazing and unique!  Enjoy these whimsical designs.  Thank you for looking!

Angie

Maria

Meagan

Melissa

Sandra

Still under construction!

Hope you enjoyed the cards from this swap!

 Next month we will feature cards with a "Valentine" theme. Our challenge is to create a Valentine-themed creation that can hold treats and/or candy.  I'll be back at the end of January with the swaps.  

 Here's a link to last month's card swap here - November.  

Thanks for stopping by and letting us share our card swaps!  Remember to hug the ones you love the most... until next time!

2024 November Card Swap - Christmas Theme

 

Greetings!  Tis' the season for the glorious holiday season.  

Here are some fabulous Christmas cards to get you in the mood for the upcoming holiday - our 2024 NOVEMBER Card Swap cards! This month's Card Swap challenge was to design and create a card with a decorated envelope using a CHRISTMAS theme with a challenge of incorporating at least one die-cut and a stamp in the card's design. We had six participants with absolutely stunning cards this month.

Here are the Christmas cards - they each are amazing and unique!  Enjoy these whimsical designs, and I hope you are inspired to create something beautiful also.

Sandra

Maria

April

Meagan

Angie

Melissa

Hope you enjoyed the cards from this swap!

 Next month, we will feature cards with a "Winter" theme. Our challenge is to include a WINDOW of some sort - it can be literally or figuratively.  

It's the artist's choice to decide and 

create!   I'll be back in at the end of the year with our December Card Swaps.  

 Here's a link to last month's card swap here - October.  

Thanks for stopping by and letting us share our card swaps!  Remember to hug the ones you love the most... until next time!

2024 October Card Swap

 

Presenting to you these incredible cards from our 2024 OCTOBER Card Swap! This month's Card Swap challenge for October was to design and create a card with an envelope using of one of the two selected themes - Halloween or Breast Cancer Awareness.  We had six participants with cards, and two bonus cards.  

Here are the Halloween cards - they each are amazing and unique!  Enjoy these whimsical designs.

Angie

April

Maria

Meagan

Melissa

Sandra

Here are the BONUS cards!  We had two that did both of the themes this month!

Hope you enjoyed the cards from this swap!


 Next month we will feature cards with a "Christmas" theme. Our challenge is to include at least one stamped item and one die-cut in our card design with a decorated envelope.  I'll be back in November.  

 Here's a link to last month's card swap here - September.  

Thanks for stopping by and letting us share our card swaps!  Remember to hug the ones you love the most... until next time!

Kyle's Stunning Crochet Afghan Transformed Just in Time for Winter

 

As cool breezes sweep through the air and the leaves adorn their crisp fall attire, Kyle finds himself on quite the crafting roll, whipping up a gorgeous, crocheted blanket. As the temperatures drop, there’s nothing quite like a warm, handmade wrap to snuggle under, and Kyle's latest creation is nothing short of spectacular!

What sets this afghan apart? It’s all about the colors! Drawing inspiration from fall itself, Kyle selected the same rich, warm hues suggested in the pattern - using the acrylic Caron's Tea Cakes in Marine Green and Sunset Stroll colorways. These intricate play of tones dance across the fabric, creating a stunning visual that can uplift any dull autumn afternoon. Each stitch is infused with creativity and love, making this afghan not just an accessory for comfort, but a piece of art.

One of the best parts? This delightful pattern is free from Yarnspirations! That means if you’re feeling inspired to channel your inner artisan, all the resources you need are just a click away. You can find the pattern by following this

 link here.

As Kyle continues to embrace the warmth of creativity, I can't wait for what he’ll whip up next. One thing's for sure: as winter rolls in, he’ll be waiting with a cozy surprise for us all—stitch by stitch!

I cannot wait to wrap up in Kyle's beautiful—and perfectly thick—blanket while sipping on a steaming mug of cocoa or curling up with a good book by the fireplace!  This pattern is rated EASY but it's full of texture making it a cozy afghan.  I know that this blanket will become a cherished addition to our home.

Kyle's crocheted "Calming Comfort" blanket

      Hello!  Kyle finished this crochet square blanket just in time for the Fall and Winter seasons.  I may be biased but this blanket is BEAUTIFUL.  I wanted to post a couple of pictures of this afghan to show it off to you!

He used ten skeins of the Lion Brand Mandala Gradient acrylic yarn in a dark teal color that is so pretty.  The pattern is from the Crochet Crowd CAL (crochet along) and its title is the Calming Comfort blanket.  Here's a link to this pattern if you are interested - Calming Comfort.

September 2024 Card Swap - FALL Theme w/a Fun Fold

 

Hello!  Our September 2024 Card Swap was held on Tuesday this month - 

The challenge this month was to create and design a Fall themed card with some kind of a fun-fold!  

What's a "fun-fold" card, you may ask?  A fun-fold card is a card designed to fold in a way that is different from the traditional way of a card! 

 

The results turned out AWESOME!

We had six swappers this month that created a Fall Fun-Fold Card.  Enjoy looking at these creative cards!

SANDRA

ANGIE

APRIL

MELISSA

MARIA

MEAGAN

This month was a great success!  - Here is a link to August's card swap - Masculine Birthday Card.  If you haven't already - check these card swaps!

Our challenge for the month of OCTOBER is a HALLOWEEN-themed or "Breast Cancer Awareness-themed" card!   

Thanks for stopping by and letting us share our card swaps! Remember to hug the ones you love the most... until next time!