Serene Stampers Spring Sampler Swap!

Hi Friends! I recently held a 3" x 3" card swap to create a Spring Sampler with members in my Serene Stampers team. The guidelines were that the card bases had to be Powder Pink and the colour scheme was to be from the "Painted with Love" Specialty Designer Series Paper. It was so much fun receiving everyone's swaps in the mail - I loved opening the envelopes and seeing the wonderful cards everyone created. Once I had all the swaps, I sorted them out and mailed one of each to all those participating in the swap.

Ann Frizzell

Chrystal Pare

Karen Halverson

Barb Tripps

Lorene Johnson

Leda Pennock

Melissa Spragg-Haas

Heather Kutzner

 Aren't all these swaps just gorgeous?! I love them! Everyone did a fabulous job.

I got a bit carried away and couldn't stop playing with my swap! I had so much fun. I used my aqua painters and ink pads to colour the bird. I also mixed Melon Mambo re-inker with water in my spritzer to colour the white doily.

Best Birds 3" x 3" Card Supply List

• Best Birds Photopolymer Stamp Set [141525]
• Birds & Blooms Thinlits Dies [141477]
• Pansy Punch [130698]
• Leaf Punch [144667]
• Delicate White Doilies [141701]
• Stampin' Spritzer [126185]
• Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [115662]
• Aqua Painters [103954]
• Powder Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144244]
• Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack [144177]
• Big Shot Magnetic Platform [130658]
• Big Shot [143263]

The 3" x "3 cards were then framed and now we've all got a lovely home decor piece! Here are some of the framed samplers made by the "Serene Stamper" gals:

 I had a really tough time finding a 12" x 12" frame and when I did find one, grey was the only colour choice. I have this sampler up on the wall in my stamp studio and it makes me smile every time I look at it - feeling grateful for my "Serene Stampers" team and for the friendships that have come out of it. This piece will certainly be treasured for many years to come!

I'm already looking forward to the next sampler swaps (we'll eventually have one for each season - and then holidays). If you are looking for a fun crafting project, be sure to give this a try!

"Customer Appreciation Tutorials" 

Every month my friend Frenchie (France Martin) and I create a special tutorial with six  projects exclusively for our customers! Our "Passport Pals" tutorials includes measurements, colour photos, step-by-step instructions (sometimes videos) and of course, the supplies list! This is our way of thanking YOU, our valued customer, for shopping with us!

• Every customer who places an order through my online store will receive 12 beautiful project sheets by email. 

• When your order is a min. $60CDN you'll also receive the exclusive BONUS "Passport Pals" tutorial!

If you live in Canada, 
 use this special host code before your submit your order:

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 Click here to place your order!

 

Simply enter this month's special host code prior to submitting your order through my website. If your order is $200 or more DO NOT enter the Host Code so that you will also receive your stamping rewards (I will still send you the PDF tutorials).

If you live in the USA, 
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This month's Passport Pals tutorials features:
Petal Palette Bundle
Picture Perfect Stamp Set
Charming Cafe Bundle
Bird Banter Stamp Set
Yay You Host Reward Stamp Set

Video: Embossing Paste Technique

Enjoy the day and HAPPY STAMPING!