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Offline Far North

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Happy Mail Swap#2 Light and Airy
« on: April 29, 2016, 12:59:15 PM »
It is time for another Happy Mail Swap!
I loved receiving my Happy Mail card ast month (thanks again April!) but it is nearly time for me to showcase a new one by my desk. How about you…are you ready to make 1 handmade card for one of your AI pals?

Challenge: In this swap you will use products to make a light and airy card that feels as fresh springtime air.  Some products I first think of using include acetate or vellum. But other products that conveys light and airy are also welcome as long as you describe what and why you chose it in your gallery description.

To play in this swap please sign onto the list below and you will send your card to the person on the list above your name.  I will send my card to the last person signing the list so everyone will receive a card.



Timeline details:
1.  Sign on to this swap before it closes on Wed. May 4 at midnight your time.  closed
2.  Make your card.
3. Take a photo of your card before mailing.
3.  All cards must be in the mail no later than Friday, May 13 midnight.
4.  When you receive your Happy Mail card please post a note on this discussion thread.
5.  After your card recipient has posted a note here saying your card was received please post your photo in the gallery with description of how you made it.  When making your gallery post please remember to find the “Swap Album” and click on the “Happy Mail Swap”.

Please post on this thread to note your progress as well as any questions/comments.
Thanks for considering this swap! …Jan

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1.  Jan sends to last player
2.  Cindi sends to Jan
3.  Heidi sends to Cindi
4.  LeighAnn sends to Heidi
5.  Ann sends to LeighAnn
6.  Shelia sends to Ann
7.  April sends to Shelia
8.  Kathy sends to April
9.  Jan sends to Kathy
« Last Edit: May 05, 2016, 11:05:04 AM by Far North »

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Re: Happy Mail Swap#2 Light and Airy
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2016, 04:28:24 PM »
Yes!  I want to play!
I missed out on the last swap.  I'm glad I saw this one in time.  Who doesn't love Happy Mail?
Cindi

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Re: Happy Mail Swap#2 Light and Airy
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2016, 09:16:02 PM »
I do not have an idea yet for the theme, but I will sign up and hope an idea comes to me soon!

Thanks for organizing another great swap!
~~Heidi~~

Offline Far North

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Re: Happy Mail Swap#2 Light and Airy
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2016, 03:10:09 AM »
Cindi so glad you can join the swap this time!  Oh Heidi I hardly ever have a plan when committing to a swap-an idea will come or give us a shout here if you need a couple thoughts.

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Re: Happy Mail Swap#2 Light and Airy
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2016, 08:47:05 AM »
Jan, this sounds like so much fun! I have been so busy lately that I haven't made a card in months. Please count me in!
LeighAnn

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Re: Happy Mail Swap#2 Light and Airy
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2016, 09:08:36 AM »
I would like to play.  Thanks for the motivation.  I miss playing with my stuff.  So count me in.

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Re: Happy Mail Swap#2 Light and Airy
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2016, 11:33:40 AM »
Yay! LeighAnn and Ann you have been missed!  I'm so happy to see you will have time for this swap! 

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Re: Happy Mail Swap#2 Light and Airy
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2016, 01:56:54 PM »
Me too!
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Re: Happy Mail Swap#2 Light and Airy
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2016, 03:18:54 PM »
Sign me up! I just thought of a stamp I can use for this.

April :smile:

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Re: Happy Mail Swap#2 Light and Airy
« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2016, 03:34:04 PM »
Great Shelia and April...so glad both of you are returning! 

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Re: Happy Mail Swap#2 Light and Airy
« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2016, 10:43:16 AM »
Sign me up!

Offline Far North

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Re: Happy Mail Swap#2 Light and Airy
« Reply #11 on: May 02, 2016, 09:56:43 PM »
Kathy so glad you are ready so quickly after your trip!

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Re: Happy Mail Swap#2 Light and Airy
« Reply #12 on: May 04, 2016, 06:59:03 AM »
I have plans to work on this today. I picked out my stamp and I think I wow what direction I want to go in. Given the theme, it has me thinking of clean and simple.
LeighAnn

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Re: Happy Mail Swap#2 Light and Airy
« Reply #13 on: May 04, 2016, 06:11:34 PM »
LeighAnn I am so glad you are jumping in!  Keep in mind while clean and simple designed cards generally convey a light and airy feel...this challenge is to use a product to convey that feeling. Absolutely terrific to combine the product to enhance the CAS design!  So far I have suggested: vellum, acetate and transparent watercolor. Can't wait to see what folks create!

« Last Edit: May 04, 2016, 06:14:01 PM by Far North »

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Re: Happy Mail Swap#2 Light and Airy
« Reply #14 on: May 09, 2016, 01:17:35 PM »
Thanks, Jan! I finished up my card and just need to get it in the mail for pickup.

I don't think I have ever used acetate on a card, other than for a shaker card. I can't recall where I saw them but I came across some acetate card bases recently that were really interesting looking. I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!
LeighAnn