Artist Swap: Creative People Wanted

 

I'm partnering up with Emily from The Morose Bee to do a craft swap!

Here's how it's going to work:

ARTIST SWAP: DISCOVER A NEW ARTIST, GET INSPIRED, GET CREATIVE!

Each of us will pick a favorite artist and receive something inspired by them.

You’ll each be paired up with a swap partner from The Morose Bee, you’ll email your partner and give them:

 · The name of your favorite artist.

 You may give your partner 3 artists to choose from if you wish. 

 · Any helpful links about your artist, especially if he/she is a new upcoming artist. 

 · Your address. 

 Then you’ll research your partner’s favorite artist and create something inspired by that artist for them.  

Dates:

To participate email me at creativitylizette@yahoo.com with your name and contact email, by April 30th. 

On May 4th you’ll receive an email with the name of your swap partner and their email. 

Artists swap pieces should be mailed by May 31st. 

You are welcome to include any extra goodies if you like. 

Anyone is welcome to join this swap. So, be prepared to mail internationally.

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Loving from Australia!

As the end of May (Oops, I meant March) approached I eagerly opened my mailbox in hopes for the arrival of my Wild Olive Stitch Swap package. I keep reading on Flickr how other swapees were receiving their beautiful 4” embroidered hoop and I knew mine would arrive soon. There were two sugar skull stitch hoops on Flickr and I knew one of those little fellows would be for me. Of course, the day my husband gets the mail my packaged arrives. It was sitting on the kitchen counter on I walked in from work. I knew immediately whom it was for and what it was! I got loving from Australia, from Michelle, who got me for the Wild Olive Stitch Swap. This is what I got! 

My motif for the stitch swap was Day of the Dead sugar skulls, Catrina, and skulls. I don’t have a favorite color so I typed that I loved them all. I’m a big fan of Day of the Dead and I fell in love with with my colorful embroidered sugar skull that Michelle made for me. She also included other fun goodies, like two embroidered bird buttons, which I can’t wait to use. Michelle, if you are reading this…. THANK YOU! It makes me feel very special that a complete stranger took the time, care, and patience to create something just for me. This is my 6th swap I have practiced in. And yes, like my friend Debbie made me aware of, I’m addicted to swaps. I’ve received swaps from creative people in different parts of the word. How awesome is that!

 I love the feeling of receiving happy mail thus, I have decided to start some of my own swaps this year and I have also team up with a fellow blogger for a very special and different upcoming swap. Interested? Keep your eyes peeled!

Fancy Owl for Stitch Swap

One of my blog followers (hint, hint – Debbie) told me the other day that she keeps looking at my blog awaiting for pictures of my “Fancy Owl” which I embroidered for the Wild Olive Stitch Swap. The wait is over. Here is she!  

I hope my swapee likes it. Her motifs were owls. I designed the owl myself. 

I’m so proud of my little “Fancy Owl” embroidery with its bottom eyes, pearl (beads) necklace, and lace frame. I hated to see her go but I know she will be loved in her new home. Click here, and take a look at all the other wonderfully done stitch swap hoops. One of them out there is for me. I just know it. I’m so excited. I love happy mail. 

Yes, Another Swap

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I can't believe I have decided to participate in another swap with all my school work load! But, I thought this would be a good opportunity for me to take little breaks between studying.  It's a stitch swap and I just found out about it the other day. It's not too late to enter if you are interested. You have to hurry though, it closes today at 6pm. Click here for more information and to enter.

To & From My Valentine Craft Swap Partner

On Monday, February 6th, I received a package from Patti my Valentine’s Craft Swap partner. Oh Strumpets! blog put the Valentine swap together. The package had already made my day before I even opened it. I quickly tore the package open to uncover a beautiful homemade scrapbook to put pictures of my firefighter and I and a colorful bracelet to match my colorful personality. Everything was lovely even the packaging the bracelet was in. When I saw the scrapbook I told my firefighter, “Look at this cool album my awesome craft swap buddy made for me!” Every page in the album is unique and nicely made. I can’t wait to fill it with pictures! Thank you Patti! You’re the best!

Now, that the swap is complete I can reveal what I made for Patti. I enjoyed embroidering this cute saying, “A Beach Girl Lives Here With Her Big Kahuna” for Patti, a huge beach and “Dream Boy” lover. I also sent Patti a beach charm for her bracelet charm collection. 

Every swap I do keeps getting better and better. Not only do I get an awesome homemade gift I also make a friend. 

Get to know Patti through her blog, My Happy Place. You’ll love her; she’s a great gal! 

Happy Valentine's Day!