Swap

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I am participating in an online swap with creating the crafty life. You can check out their site by clicking here. We are to make two keys, two bottle caps and two altered buttons.

I found my buttons at Hobby Lobby in the sewing section. They are 2″ each. I used some small birds that were gifted to me along with flowers from my personal collection. In the small envelope is a surprise for the folks who are participating as well.

The buttons are secured to the top of the box with light tack glue dots. The small box is from Sizzix. I cut the box from medium weight chipboard as well as from different patterned papers from my stash. I also used lace and ribbon to add the finishing touches.

I hope you will give projects like these a try. Stamp Happy and be a blessing. Until next time………

Love Themed Tag

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I was pleasantly surprised at the happy mail in my post office box this morning. The one package from Germany was totally unexpected and very welcome! The package from Brenda was from a swap hosted on Creating the Crafty Life. It is a fun group of crafters! I was excited to receive this tag and I’m just as excited to add it to my wall of tag goodness! I am planning to o an updated room tour soon, with details. I have had may request to show more details.

Recently my sweet husband put up a shef over the closet ad also screwed in some cup hooks which we strung ribbon through so I could hang my tag collection. The end result is elegant and a fun visual reference that helps keep me motivated and also helps the creativity to continue to flow.

Speaking of husband, today is our 16th Anniversary. I love you Mike!

Here is a picture of me, all dressed and ready for the ceremony. My precious daughter, Amanda took the photo. I was skinny back then. Thank you to all of our friends and family that have shared and witnessed our journey together. I know we still have many years to enjoy with one another as well as to serve the Lord together.

Until next time, Stamp Happy and be a blessing!