Hello friends - if you recall last fall I asked about interest in a Pocket Letter swap and there seemed to be enough interest to proceed. Now that the holidays are over it's time to give it a go! Pocket Letter Page Swap Sign Ups - 1-12 through 1-22 Ship Date 2-5-16 (YES, this swap is open to international friends!) First question some people might have - what is a pocket letter? Think of Pocket Letters as a set of ATC's with a few extra goodies thrown in. Basically you take a 9 hole Baseball Card page; make an ATC for each space (more on this later) and tuck in little surprises behind each card...and don't forget the letter part! Each pocket can hold a card with the same general theme yet each with a different design. You could design a single page that you then cut into 9 sections, one for each pocket. You could choose different designs for each card. Or it could focus on a single color scheme. Whatever you choose your pocket letter should be filled with art from your heart! Remember the back is just as important as the front of your Pocket Letter. You should add a letter in one of the pockets, telling the recipient a bit about yourself, maybe about where you live, work, your art, etc. The remaining 8 pockets can be filled with anything you can fit inside...it could be stickers, die-cuts, sticky back gems, buttons, eyelets, vintage ephemera, washi tape, glitter tape, fibers, ribbon, charms, pins, brads, twine, felt pieces, gemstones, etc. Virtually anything you can think of. You can also add little treats too - tea, cocoa, sweets, mints, etc. HOW IT WORKS: You can sign up here for one or two spots - Sign ups run from today through 1-22. Once sign ups are closed I will send you a name and address of the person you will be sending your Pocket Letter to. Make a pocket letter and fill it with goodness (you can start on this right now if you like). You should mail your Pocket Letter to the recipient no later than February 5th, of course you can send it earlier if you would like. Once your pocket letter has been mailed, send me an e-mail with the confirmation number so I can keep track of everyone's progress and to make sure nobody is forgotten. Stalk the mailman for happy mail! PARTICIPANTS: Please post an e-mail addy when you sign up so I can send you an e-mail to obtain the necessary info. for the swap. 1. Roni 2. Dixie - Sent 3. Heidi - Sent 4. Karen 5. Marie (mea5798) 6. Theresa P. - Sent 7. Theresa P. - Sent 8. Lynn 9. Ike - Sent 10. Jeannie - Sent 11. Dash Cam - Sent 12. Dianne R. 13. Jerri 14. Jerri 15. Jamie M. 16. Terry D. 17. Donna N - Sent 18. Kris P 19. Loretta M 20. Katherine M 21. Elizabeth M 22. Diana - Sent 23. Debi 24. Deb G. - Sent 25. Ina 26. Nikki - Sent 27. Silvia 28. Silvia 29. Denise A. 30.
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Hello! Today I am sharing a new project for the Meg's Garden Design Team using a combination of the gorgeous Butterfly Garden and Forgotten Meadows collections, as well as some embellishments from the Meg's Garden Store and from my stash. Have you heard of pocket letters? I just recently learned about them and, since I love making Artist Trading Cards, I thought it would be fun to create a pocket letter page, which is (essentially) a collection of coordinated ATCs in a trading card page! The Meg's Garden Mini-Papers and Cut & Create Ephemera papers are absolutely perfect for creating pocket letters - you can also use bits and pieces leftover from your larger papers! I wanted this page to look as though it were a collection of vintage memorabilia from a trip to Paris, so I have distressed and added Vintage Photo distress ink to the edges of the papers. Here are some close-ups of each of the rows (out of the plastic trading card page to avoid glare)! I hope you like my pocket letter page - it was so fun to make! If you create one with Meg's Garden products, leave me a link in the comments below so I can pop by for a look! Happy Scrapping! Meg's Garden Products Used: Forgotten Meadows Paper Collection - Cut & Create Ephemera and Mini Paper Pack Butterfly Garden Paper Collection - Cut and Create Ephemera and 12 x 12 A Flower Garden for Butterflies Meg's Bundle of Goodies - Temptations in Cream and Sage and Temptations in Blue
Hello, Voici une nouvelle Pocket Letter qui est partie en Floride et qui a été reçue. Merci de votre visite et bonne journée. Sandrine VACHON
Today I have - yes - another Pocket Letter to share with you. I know, but I really am having fun making these. They are like ATC's on steroids! Way too much fun packed into a small (sort of) package. This Pocket Letter is also featured today on the IMAGINE Crafts blog - Autumn Mixed Media Pocket Letter! This pocket letter was created with a mixed media style involved and a bit different than other PL's I've shared recently. This one was created as a single piece then cut into the individual cards for each pocket. It's not better than other styles, just a different twist. I used all sorts of different media to create this from Creative Medium, Fireworks Sprays, Staz-On, Memento Inks and Markers, Stencils, Stamps and more. If you'd like to see step by step instructions and a complete supply list you can find it here - Autumn Mixed Media Pocket Letter. And of course I filled up the back with a variety of goodies! Would you like to receive this pocket letter in the mail? Well one Ink Stained friend will - all you have to do is post a comment about fall in your area (and I know it might not be autumn where you live but we'd still like to hear about it). You have until 10-9 to post your comment and you might just be the lucky winner :) Hope you have a wonderful Autumn weekend!
Hello, Voici une Pocket Letter "Contifures" que vous pouvez retrouver en pas à pas détaillé et en photos dans le magazine Passion Cartes Créatives n°48. Matériel La Compagnie des Elfes : Savourer chaque instant, étiquette trouée longue, fond bois, fond...
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Oj, dawno, dawno nie brałam udziału w mixedmediowych wyzwaniach. Tym razem jednak nie byłam w stanie się oprzeć. Temat okazał się być tak wdzięczny i prace zespołu PS tak inspirujące, że spłodziłam nawet dwie prace ... a co, jak tak dobrze szło:) Pierwsza została zbudowana na bazie tekturowej tarczy starego zegara i przyozdobiona wyciętymi ze stareńkiej niemieckiej pocztówki anielicami ( tarcza i pocztówka upolowane dawno temu na targu staroci). Została wzbogacona o wymagane w wyzwaniu guziki, koraliki i inne dekoracje i tworzy nikomu niepotrzebną, ale jakże wdzięczną zawieszką. Druga natomiast jest realizacją mojego odwiecznego planu zrobienia shadowboxa w pewnym pudełku po kubańskich cygarach. Do tej pory jakoś nie mogłam się zebrać i dopiero teraz coś zagrało, zaiskrzyło i tak oto jest : guzikowa wróżka bujająca się na huśtaweczce. Dziękuję bardzo Annar za to cudowne wyzwanie, bawiłam się świetnie, proszę o więcej:)) Pozdrawiam serdecznie
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Hey guys This week I have 2 projects created using supplies from Imagine if.... First up is a Pocket Letter. I have been hooked on these things since I heard about it so I wanted to create a pocket letter using these awesome chipboard Pieces. If you are not familiar with the Pocket Letter Craze that is trending the crafty scene right now.I have more info on my FB page. So as you can see on each card I have embellished and used some chipboard pieces that I have inked from Imagine if... This is so much fun...you can create the Pocket Letters in whatever style you choose or if you have a swap partner maybe challenge yourself and create one in a style of their choice :) My second project I have created an Autumn tag. We have Autumn swaps going on over at my swap group - With All My Art and Soul Swappers. And I thought these felt leaves and chipboard pieces would be perfect to use on mine :) I love these autumn colours. I inked my chipboard pieces up with ink and then with my finger I rubbed in some bronze and gold metallic paint. So there you go guys so many things you can create with supplies from Imagine if... This is actually my last post as a designer for Imagine if.... but certainly not the last time I use their great crafty goodies. Just want to say a big thank you to my fellow design team mates...I have been so inspired by all of your work and am always amazed at the creations you guys come up with using what really is "cardboard shapes" :) In the future Jo will be holding competitions to win spots as Guest Designers and I think that is an awesome opportunity for some of you talented crafters to show us all your amazing work. Thank you so much Jo for this time I've spent designing for you and of course for all the awesome goodies you have sent my way to play with. Be sure to click here guys to go directly to the Imagine if... shop and grab yourself some goodies. Tasha xxxx
Hello, Voici une nouvelle Pocket Letter qui est partie en Floride et qui a été reçue. Merci de votre visite et bonne journée. Sandrine VACHON
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Heute habe ich ein neues Tutorial zu diesem Mixed Media Pocket Letter für Euch. Ihr findet es auf dem ARTplorations Blog. I have a new tutorial for this mixed media Pocket Letter for you today. You'll find it on the ARTplorations blog.
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Un échange sur thèmes avait été proposé sur le groupe; différents thèmes et le sort a désigné le sujet "noir et blanc". Je recevais d'une personne et j'envoyais à une autre mais notre thème était le même. Ma PL est donc partie dans l'Eure et Loir chez...
Make some gorgeous Book Page Tags with Double pockets for your Junk Journals! Free printables and tutorial are included for this craft.
Здравствуйте, дорогие мои! Поздравляю вас с Днем Скрапбукинга! Мы сегодня в блоге Mr.Painter приготовили для вас 2 сюрприза. Во-первых, можно записаться на розыгрыш конфетки от Mr.Painter, заходите в блог, чтобы рассмотреть ее подробнее. Чтобы получить конфетку, надо записаться в Линки. А во-вторых, можно записаться на розыгрыш АТСок от дизайнеров, мои АТС я покажу тут. Чтобы получить АТСку, надо разместить фото любой серии АТС у себя в блоге с любой новой работой и тоже записаться в Линки. Серия "Песни о любви" В работе использовала лист бумаги из набора "Любовь", декоративные наклейки "Родительский дом" белые, чипборд "Робкое дыхание". 1. 2. 3. За подробностями заходите в блог Mr.Painter. P/S.Открою вам один секрет :)) Вообще серия состоит из 4 атсок:)) Но разыгрываться будут три, заявленные в посте :))Четвертая остается дома :)) только т-с-с-с, никому :)) Это заначка, :)) если понравится у кого-нибудь, чтобы было чем обменяться :)) Удачи!
Het thema van de Bloghop van deze maand is Autumn. Want nog even en begint de herfst weer. Het idee van lekker wandelen in de bossen met de jongens en kastanjes en eikeltjes zoeken is altijd weer erg leuk. Ik heb deze keer een Pocket Letter gemaakt. Het is de eerste die ik maak en ik kan je zeggen...Weer een verslaving er bij. Hoe erg is dat, maar het leuke is dat je de materialen die je al hebt er perfect bij kunt gebruiken dus dat is dan weer mooi meegnomen. Voor de Pocket Letter te maken heb je een 9 vaks plastic hoes nodig. Hier doe je 9 ATC kaartjes in die je versiert naar keuze. Ook op de hoes kun je verschillende dingen plakken en er zo een mooi geheel van maken. De mallen en stempels van Noor! kun je hier dus perfect bij gebruiken zoals je ziet. Ook de Paper Art en Softboard Art van Dutch Doobadoo mogen niet ontbreken. Ik vind het er een perfecte aanvulling bij. De duifjes uit de serie "Just Married" passen ook bij het thema Autumn. Ik de rode bloemen op de takjes geplakt zo kijkt het weer een beetje anders. De paddestoel is een Shape Art mal van Dutch Doobadoo. Deze heb ik getekend en geknipt uit het 30,5 x 30,5 cm papierblok "Tough Textures". De paddestoel rand is van Noor! net als de grasrand. Ook deze heb ik opgebouwd uit verschillende kleuren. Nu de gaafste mal die eind september uit komt...Ja echt mijn favoriet! Is de hulst mal. Deze komt in een losse tak en in een cirkel stans. Ik heb hier de losse tak gebruikt en in bruin gestanst. Daarna nogmaals in groen en de blaadjes los geknipt en er met foamblokjes opgeplakt. Net echt toch? Ik hoop dat jullie de Pocket Letter leuk vinden ? Mocht je ook eens een Pocket Letter willen maken en deze willen swappen of ideeën op doen. Word dan lid van Onze Noor! Design Pocket Letter groep. Nu verder met de bloghop want de andere meiden hebben natuurlijk ook allemaal wat moois gemaakt met de Autumn serie. Vanaf mijn blog mag je nu naar het blog van Astrid. Succes en tot de volgende keer! De gebruikte materialen zijn direct te bestellen in de Noor! & Zo webshop: (Door op onderstaande productfoto's te klikken word je direct door gelinkt naar het desbetreffende product in de webshop) 6002/0333 6002/0317 6410/0098 6002/0333 6002/0457 6011/0067 6003/0705 6002/0383 6002/0277 6002/0459 478.007.014 479.002.011 472.950.004 ATC 9 pockets insteekhoes InLinkz.com
Better hope you don't find your name in this book... Red reporter style flip book fits perfectly in shirt pocket. Hand stamped letters on front cover read SHIT LIST. Black binding and spiral, topographic map end pages, and random assortment of pages. Each RXS RKIVES notebook is a one-of-a-kind work of art. Handcrafted by Kevin Wildermuth in Tacoma, Washington, these notebooks are lovingly constructed of papers, boards, maps, and photographs salvaged from the waste stream. These books are all slightly different sizes, depending on the size of the original materials used. Email [email protected] with any questions on further details; I'm happy to help! Please note that small signs of age, minor wear, stray marks, etc. are to be expected in these unique notebooks.
Our theme this week over at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog is "have a heart." It's a simple little quote we've all heard, often used jokingly, but it struck me that having a heart (i.e. thinking of others and making an effort to be kind) is some pretty solid advice! Note to self: keep working on that. I started with a great new die from AALL & Create called Numberama that cuts these fantastically funky edges. Then I brushed some green-toned paint around just to get something on my background. I tore out a section of Dina Wakley's ledger paper and glued that onto my background. Then I whipped out a stencil called Water Stains and used it to add the black circle outlines. I colored the inside of the circles with white and pink paint. While that dried, I stamped some text and number images onto newsprint paper using Tim Holtz's Sideshow stamp set. I cut and tore it into random shapes. I also cut out a heart using AALL & Create's Heartnook die set. I glued the stamped text/number paper onto my background and played around with more paint, adding yellows and oranges into the mix. I also added some brown and black around the edges of the card to emphasize all those lovely loopy shapes. I hand-cut a wonky yellow letter "C" shape, then used the Heartnook die set again to cut out a quirky ring shape. I painted both of them and also painted the heart, which I added more color to after I took this picture. I used Tim Holtz's Seasonal Scribbles stamp set to stamp the word "Love." I also scribbled around the inner edges of my card with Distress watercolor pencils. All that was left was assembly and wah-la! This card was done (including a classy white glue blob on the left side of the heart that I didn't notice until I saw this picture. Ha!). Here are the supplies I used that you can find at Simon Says Stamp: AALL & Create: Numberama Die Set AALL & Create: Heartnook Die Set Tim Holtz: Sideshow Stamp Set Tim Holtz: Seasonal Scribbles Stamp Set Distress Watercolor Pencils: Set 1 Dina Wakley Ledger Paper: Set 2 Fairy Hugs: Water Stain Stencil Sizzix Big Shot Strathmore Mixed Media Paper Dina Wakley Acrylic Paint: White, Fir, Lime, Ocean, Stoked, Carnation, Olive, Lemon, Umber, Black Ranger Jet Black Archival Ink We're excited to see your heart-inspired creations this week! Upload your project to the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog for your chance to win a $25 voucher to the Simon Says Stamp store!
It’s the centenary year of the birth of Mervyn Peake! How did I not know that? In my late teens I was obsessed with his work, starting with the Gormenghast trilogy but quickly embracing his poetry and art. I haven’t looked at any of it for ages, but particularly remember...
Ik loop wat achter met mijn blogs.... al veel dingen gemaakt die ik nog niet geplaatst heb. Laat nu twee pocketletters zien die ik een tijd...
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Little Magnet with the words 'take the journey back to yourself'
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Hello friends! Today I'm sharing a Pocket Letter Guide that gives an explanation about what to include in your Pocket Letter. This guide is very similar to the one I posted on my Youtube video, "Basic
...a few weeks ago I taught my Mixed Media Masterboard class and for a change, I actually got a class sample finished! Oh yesh, normally, class samples get half made and then end up bunged under my d
How 20 famous men used their pocket notebooks. The practice was so widespread that it would likely be easier to compile a list of famous men who did not use them.
Buenos días! Hoy por hoy Mumkaa es una de las Scraperas en general y ProjectLifters en particular con más nombre propio del panorama Scrapero. Su estilo inigualable y su forma de enfocar su Project Life hacen que Magda sea una de las más grandes fuentes de inspiración en este mundo! Por ello el equipo de ProjectLifeCafé te acerca un poco más a su forma de crear y sentir! Con todas vosotras, Mumkaa!!! Hola Mumkaa . ¿De dónde eres? Hola chicas! Soy Polaca aunque vivo con mi marido y mis dos niñas en Inglaterra. ¿En qué o quién te inspiras para crear tu PL? En mis dos pequeñas. Ellas son mi mayor fuente de inspiración. Me gusta inmortalizar mis momentos del día a día junto a ellas ¿Qué tipo de Project Life te gusta crear? Digital? en papel? Híbrido? Creo mi project life en formato 30x30 cm. Utilizo tarjetas y fundas diversas aunque básicamente uso las de bolsillos de 7,5x10 cm y 10x15 cm. Imprimo algunas tarjetas de PL que compro en tiendas de scrap digital. También corto mis adornos con mi Silhouette Cameo. Así que puedo decir que mi ProjectLife es híbrido! ¿Qué no puede faltar en tu ScrapRoom? Mi álbum de 30x30 y fundas. Tarjetas en blanco de Becky Higgins, sellos y pinceles. Gesso y Pasta de modelar. Restos de papeles y adornos. ¿Qué material extra utilizas? Sobretodo mix media: pinturas, plantillas, tintas en spray. Imprimo tarjetas de tiendas digitales y utilizo los kits de Studio Calico de Project Life. ¿Cómo documentas tus semanas? ¿Utilizas alguna app? Llevo siempre un bloc de notas encima. Anoto todo cuanto puedo. No utilizo ninguna aplicación. Descargo las fotos semanalmente y las imprimo. En mi bolso llevo siempre una mini carpeta para añadir tickets y cosas que recolecto por los sitios importantes. ¿Qué consejo darías a nuestras lectoras para seguir con su Project Life? Creo que la constancia es lo más importante. Da igual si tardas más o menos en crear tus semanas o si lo llevas al día o no! Lo más importante es que vayas documentando y recolectando recortes, entradas... Un día a la semana intenta ponerte a crear! Así todos los detalles estarán más frescos. Muchas gracias Mumkaa!!! Te seguiremos de cerca!
Hello and welcome to CASEing the Catty - Sunday Blog Hop for CTC116! Whether you’re joining the Hop here at CreativeJax with Jackie Noble, or if you’ve hopped on over from Kelly at My Papercraft Journey - a BIG hello! This week the CASEing the Catty Blog Hop and Challenge is taking inspiration from pages 20 - ...
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Melissa Hines ATC 2015. Images from Tumble Fish Studio XOXO kit
Hello Girls, I'm back to show you my April Pocket Pages :) And some sketchs to inspire you !! The exclusive Studio Puff Stickers (Pinkfresh for Citrus Twist Kits) are perfect to decorate the pages with ease. Some details : I love this month Journal Cards designed by Kaitlin Sheaffer for Citrus Twist Kits. I use my typewriter to make my journaling but also to decorate the 4" x 6" Journal Cards with some quotes. I hope theses pages will inspire YOU !! See you soon, Célina
