This month while getting reconnected to my creativity I've signed up to some card swaps with an online group.
This was is for Tags with a NAUTICAL theme.
I used the Scrapbook Fantasies - Nautical Dreams collection.
I'm back today to share project number 2 for the 6 swaps I signed up for this month.
These are Matchbook Pockets.
I'm not sure why they are called that, I know them as something slightly different, but I love the idea that it is an old style matchbook slide in for the top to secure it.
I used a Prima collection for this one. I made 3 to start with, which are the required amount, but had a little bit leftover so throw the forth one together to use up the supplies. YAY!
During my recent push to reconnect with my creativity and with myself again, I signed up to some SWAPS with a local Aussie facebook card making group.
This group CREATIVE CRAFTERS (Australia) have been trying invaluable with my process and have connected with them through online crop sessions as well. It has been such a delight and humbling to be accepted so quickly. Although I have been a part of this group for many years and did partake in swaps quite a while ago, I've just been lurking in the shadows for the past couple of years and I'm so grateful they allowed me to stay and be inspired all this time.
I signed up to 6 swaps this month.
The first one I'm sharing with you today I know has already arrived.
I used scraps from a Uniquely Creative collection I had leftover.
March saw me back at the local Creative Memories group crop here in Yeppoon.
I had limited time and supplies, but it was fun to get another two more layouts completed.
The first is a recipe challenge layout. I actually did this one second after lunch and had only 60min to get it thrown together as I had to leave early for sporting commitment.
This second layout was so much fun to put together.
It is based on an inspiration layout using the flag banner on the side as the focus.
Of course you know that I added my own spin by layering several times, adding in embellishments
Life hasn't been kind lately and the last few months especially I've realised just how broken and unrecognisable I have become to myself.
So from the end of February I decided that getting back into some crafting is exactly what I need to get some creativity flowing and get the dopamine hit again.. lol
(lately the accomplishments have come from decluttering and culling my house, but there is only so much of that I can do before there is nothing left.)
So I finally joined a local cropping group right here in Yeppoon.
I've wanted to join this group for YEARS! However, since they meet up on a Saturday, I've always been at sports or working. This was my opportunity to connect with new people while reconnecting with scrapping.
Tanya is a Creative Memories demonstrator. Although, there is no pressure within the group to only use CM products while attending the crop, I believe it's only the right thing to do to support the incredible host.
I was able to put together 2 layouts during the crop, inbetween the food and the banter chats.
catching up on updating blog posts that were not shared from my facebook page.
catching up on updating blog posts that were not shared from my facebook page.
