Let's Go to a Shoebox Swap

We had a Shoebox Swap here in my itty bitty town this weekend. It was so much fun!

I always stress a bit over the card design to take to a Shoebox Swap, though. What to make? WHAT to make???

Here are my three general self-imposed rules ( love the number three!):

Not much coloring (if any at all)! Coloring, while very relaxing and enjoyable, is too time consuming for a Shoebox Swap... plus I do not share my Copics. ;)

Layering is good! Why? Just because I like layering (and matting the layers with black or another dark color).

The inside must be decorated, too! I always decorate the insides of my cards.

This is the card I designed for the Shoebox Swap:

These are the cards designed  by others:

Not only did we make cards, we also enjoyed lots of good food...

It was a fun day! 

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!


Supplies Used

Stamps: Hero Arts Hello and SU Touches of Texture (with a wee bit of coloring using Crayola Colored Pencils)

Inks: Memento (Cottage Ivy, Desert Sand, Potter's Clay, Rhubarb Stalk, and Tuxedo Black) and Ranger Distress Tim Holtz (Antique Linen) 

Papers: Recollections Black and White and SU Cajun Craze CS and DP from an unknown vendor

Embellishments: AMuse Studio Ribbon, Stickles Glitter Glue, and Brads from an unknown vendor