Saturday, June 28, 2008

Shoebox Swap

Tomorrow(Saturday) is my first ever Southern Illinois shoebox swap. I am so excited!! It is only 25mins. from my house which is way better than the last one I went to in Texas!!LOL!! I have to tell you, I had the hardest time designing a card for this swap. I don't know why, but the 10-15min. time limit really throws me. After being at the swap in Arlington, I learned by stamping with lots of other people, that everyone works at a different pace, and some things that I think are easy are really hard for others. I wanted to make my card as easy as possible, but it still be cute and worthy, ya know what I mean. So a few hours later, a VERY sore hand, and this is what I came up with. Did I mention they are having a name tag contest too? What do you think? I tried to make it look like a strawberry so it would match my card. I used my oval nesties to make it and can you believe I put 23brads on that sucker!! I swear I am hopeless!! For the card, I did everything but stamp the two strawberries and cut out the top of the green one. All they really have to do is put it all together and punch a lot of holes. Oh ya, they have to stamp the sentiment too. I am pleased with my card, but I don't know. I really wanted to put some crystal effects on the strawberry, but it would never have dried in the time limit!!

So, have you entered the Cutie Pie contest? You have until 8pmCST on Monday night, so you better get to it!! Did you sign up for the Stamp Of The Month Club? What you waiting for!! Go to the post below this for all the details and be sure to tell them I sent ya!!! Have a Prettie Day!!

19 comments:

  1. Your card is pretty and your nametag just plain ROCKS! You are SO going to win! :)

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  2. Your card is very nice...perfect for a shoebox swap. I would be shocked if you don't win the nametag contest...that this is incredible. I can only imagine how much time and effort you put into that one!

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  3. Jessie, I love the strawberries, ...so cute!

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  4. what a cute card! I ADORE your name tag (love all the brads) I hope your tag wins! I bet you're going to have a ton of fun and so glad it's just a short drive for you! no white knuckling this time

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  5. Woww Jessie, your projects are awesome!!!!!

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  6. You are going to have a blast at the swap, I am jealous. I really have to try to get one together here. The card and your name tag are just adorable!

    Have fun!

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  7. The nametag is just amazing!! Have fun at your swap...

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  8. You are totally going to win the name tag contest. . .I mean, 23 brads, all the layers, great colors, and an adorable lady bug??? Wow! Your card for the swap is great. Have fun!

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  9. I will be shocked if you don't win the name tag contest! That is fantastic! I also love that card. Gorgeous girl!!

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  10. The strawberry looks super cute, and I love that it matches your card. I think the girls will have a blast with your shoebox card.

    ...and 23 brads?!..yikes, time to go shopping for more black brads now?? {wink}

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  11. Gorgeous my friend! Love the name tag and the card is just perfect for the swap - it really does fit every level of stamper! Hope you have a blast!!!

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  12. Oh gosh girlie!!!! Your swap card is just wonderful....looks like a simple enough of one to do in the time period but adorable too!!! And your nametag...........GIRL!!!! You are hopeless.....but in a GOOD way!!!! That has got to be THE cutest nametag that I have ever seen!!! Enjoy that swap event!!!

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  13. Oh my goodness....this strawberry is awesome. Joan

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  14. Amazing projects!! Love them Jessie! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

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  15. Love the name tag! I just went to one of these in April in WNY, and it was a lot of fun. I know what you mean about designing the card. There were some at our table that I couldn't get done in the 10 minute time limit, so I took them home to complete! I love this set and I think it looks easy enough to do. Have fun!

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  16. Ding, Ding, ding, Ding!!
    Winner! Here's the nametag winner!
    Alas ... I won't get to make this darling card! I know you'll have a splendid time!

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  17. Awesome projects! Love the strawberry! Yummy enough to eat. I wish I was there to make this. :o) TFS!

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  18. Jessie, your nametag is ADORABLE!! I hope you won!!

    Cute card, too! :)

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  19. So cute!! That nametag is fantastic!!!

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