Once again I could not resist joining Kimberly's ArtJoyStuff ATC swap. Theme this time is Tea in the Garden and this one Kimberly herself made. Exquisite! When I saw this I did not think I could do justice to the theme. However after a little thought and a quick trip to my local Benny's I knew I could participate and stay in style just fine. Thank you Kimberly once again.
Here are my ATCs. Each one slightly different yet all very similar. I used real tea bags to give authenticity. Combinations of purchased die cuts, vellum, lace, theme buttons and floral papers set the tone.
Here is my packaging. Vintage floral fabric sewn into bags with another tea bag and embellished button to close the ATC inside. I am happy with my results and can only hope the recipients are pleased as well.
Last evening I went to sleep with the peaceful sound of drizzling rain. By early morning it was full pouring rain and so very welcome here. It has been snowing over Donner Summit so that is even better. Our water table will get a tiny bit of relief. My rain gauge shows just over one inch. I would like to have this continue for days however no more predicted and with temperatures in the high 80's by Monday we will be warm and dry once again.
With April coming to a quick close I hope you are all enjoying Spring and no more Winter where you are. Our friends across the globe heading into Autumn will be enjoying their foliage as it changes beautiful hues. Creative Bliss to all and lets make something beautiful...
Lovely cards! Sorry I missed this one!
ReplyDeleteThey are darling! You always do such a great job with presentation too!
ReplyDeleteJOYful weekend,
Kimberly
These are just so adorable!
ReplyDeletedonna
such beautiful work an the hand made sacs with the tea bag makes it more lovely, I am so glad the rain has come for you!
ReplyDeleteYour trading cards are so very pretty Sherry, and so very you! The packaging you made is so adorable as well... I expect the lucky recipients will be thrilled with them, and I hope that you will receive some beautiful ones in your own mailbox very soon!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! Love your presentation! xo
ReplyDeleteVery nice work.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty ATCs and a fantastic packaging for them to boot. I'm sure the recipients will treasure them. :-)
ReplyDeleteWe've been experiencing some warm days here in WY. In the high 60s but quite a bit of wind. Of course today I heard a forecast that we're supposed to get snow again. Yuck!
Wow, what gorgeous ATC's!! They look amazing!! And your packaging is fabulous!! Spring is definitely here...I saw my first hummingbird of the season today!! Have a great weekend :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
So springy and cute! Wow. Detailed delights!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Kelley~
Lucky participates! Wait until they open their pkg from you!! Just adorable!!!! what a lovely idea!
ReplyDeleteSuch sweetness from you once again, Sherry! They look wonderful, and your fabric packaging make each even that much more special. Have a lovely weekend. How's your weather been lately?
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry, what a beautiful swap. Love the theme and love what you created and what a wonderful design to add the tea bags. The pretty bags you placed them in is perfect and extra special. Someone is going to be very blessed by your gift.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you got some rain finally and I hope you get more soon.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Happy Creating!
Hugs
both the card you received and those you have made are beautiful, remember to share the others you receive with us too please
ReplyDeleteboth the card you received and those you have made are beautiful, remember to share the others you receive with us too please
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely! ~Diane
ReplyDeleteGreat interpretation of the theme Sherry. Fabulous packaging - just the right touch with a tea bag....
ReplyDeleteYour ATCs are pure delight! I love how inspiration from others can produce magic within ourselves. And you've gift wrapped them so nicely too.
ReplyDeleteThey are going to love their bags and cards!!! Adorable, you went above and beyond. Always like to hear you are getting rain....I will keep up the rain dance for you!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Hi Sherry,
ReplyDeleteI haven't visited you in a while. So sorry for that. Time just seems to get away so fast. Hope you are doing great. I love the cards. How pretty! You are so creative and have such good taste too. Thanks for sharing.
Have a fun weekend,
xoxo
Janet
Janet's Creative Cottage
The ATCs you created are great, love the addition of the tea bag. The bag you created with the vintage floral fabric is a nice extra gift for them and I like how you extended the theme with adding a tea bag there as well. Glad to hear about the rain/snow you are receiving. Thanks for the reminder about the hummingbirds I need to get the feeders ready!
ReplyDeletexo,
Deb
The recipients will love their
ReplyDeleteATC's! Very creative, and the packaging, too! Glad you've received some rain and hope more comes your way soon. Thinking of you.
Your ATC'S and packaging is wonderful, I would be so pleased to receive one of yours if I joined in on this one. I do love Kimberly's swaps and had to miss this one.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to thank you for stopping by my "black, pink & bling" post. It is always so nice to have you stop by.
Have a great week.
Hugs
Michele
Dear Sherry, they are so sweet, and so lovely in all their summer colours. You packed them so very beautiful, too,- the reciepients will just love them.
ReplyDeleteI hope for you, their will soon be more rain!!!!
Hugs,Dorthe
Lovely ATC's!! Darn missed out on this one.
ReplyDeleteHugs Lynn
I had no idea this is what you did....I am overjoyed that I have come onto the dark side...you are a delight..your projects are simply over the top stunning
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat swap and your atc's look great. Really like the addition of a teabag too :)
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful these are Sherry! You always put some much into your lovely ATC's. I like that you added a real teabag too...and the packaging is so cute! The one you received is also very beautiful!...I'm so happy to hear you're finally getting some rain! xo
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