Today’s the day! Over the past several weeks, I’ve been running to my mail box to collect the GORGEOUS cards you’ve sent for my Summer 2023 One-for-One Card Swap. The cards were delivered to the post office last weekend, and today I have the pleasure of sharing some of them with you. Yay! In a series of several posts over the next couple of weeks, I will share each of these beautiful cards with everyone. There’s so much wonderful inspiration to share!
I love these swaps because they showcase beautiful projects from card makers at ALL SKILL LEVELS – some are brand new to the craft, and others have been making cards for years. Please look them over, admire their beauty and then let the creators know how beautiful their cards are (I already know you’ll be kind with your comments, but I am going to request it, anyway).
If you participated in the swap and don’t see the card you received here, please wait to comment about that card when it shows up on my blog – that way, the creator of that card will be sure to see your comments.
The collection of cards I’m sharing today might not all have current Stampin’ Up! products, but every card gives great ideas for color combinations, layouts, techniques – every project is sure to inspire you. Without any further ado, here is the first batch of your beautiful cards:
What do you think? Aren’t those awesome?! Please leave a comment below to let these artists know how much you love their heartfelt creations. If you like these projects and want to see all of the other cards in this One-for-One Cards Swap, I’ll be posting more in the coming days. ♥
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
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What beautiful cards, Brian! Thanks so much for sharing.
Such lovely, beautiful cards! These showcase some talented card makers! These posts always make me happy! Thanks for sharing all of the cards, Brian!
Thank you for the fun swap opportunity! I love the card I received in the mail yesterday!! I will watch for it to show in your posts soon!!♥️
Hi Joann! I received your card in the mail! I love it! So beautiful and elegant!
Thank you!! Was fun creating it! Always like to challenge myself to used vellum— added light blending of ink on the vellum .. added the
die cut on top and the rest of the card made itself!🤣😍
I find it a challenge to use vellum, too. Such a great idea! I am now going to have to order the die cut!
Your swaps are always fun to make and to receive. Lots of great inspiration. Enjoy your day!
Hi Hilda, I loved your card. Hope to see you on Brian’s next zoom.
Thanks, Nancy. I saw your pretty card on Day 2. It was fun to see a card from someone I know. It will be great to see you on Brian’s next zoom. Have a good day!
Hilda! I got your card and it’s so clever and creative. I love it! So bright and cheerful!
Brian, thanks again for organizing this — the cards today are very cool!
I look forward to this swap every Christmas and this summer swap was the best surprise! The cards are all beautiful! Thank you Robin for your pretty card. Adding the little butterflies gave it a special touch.
Thank you, Dawn! I enjoyed making it! Love those little butterflies!
With Hilda’s cheerful card in lead-off, I knew the rest would be great too! So many beautiful color combinations, textures and so much creativity!
Robin Thompson, Victoria Wray- wow, just wow!!! Clean, simple, fabulous.
Karla Kaiser- you cheered my heart with the gorgeous purples.
June Olsen . . . I received your beautiful card. I love the daisies. I have this bundle but have not inked it up yet. I hope I can get to it this week. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed day.
Lots of pretty cards. Can’t wait to see the rest!
A parade of creativity!
Oh my! Beauties….one and all! I really love the one from Hilda!
Oh my what a treat ! This is so much fun seeing all this talent and creative ideas !
Shout out to my Favorite Ohio Friend ….Lisa Poe ! Love your card ! Great colors !
Oh my gosh – what gorgeous works of art! I enjoyed each and every one. Can’t wait to case them all.
What great cards! I couldn’t even begin to pick a favorite! Thanks Brian for sharing with us!
What a lineup of beauties on day one. Great job everyone!
Every swap leads me to create another list of “must haves” when I see the gorgeous card designs!. (Thank goodness for bonus days…)
Such a wealth of talent on display. Thank you, Brian, for curating the swap so masterfully. We are so lucky you share YOUR time and talent!
Once again, we thank you , Brian, for hosting these fun card swaps, I’ve been participating in them since the very first one you hosted, it’s a thrill to know that our handmade cards will travel far and wide to the homes of so many fabulous crafters.
I don’t see the one I received or the one I sent but I’ll wait patiently for your next post.
Thanks again my dear and thank you to all the marvelous crafters featured in this first post.
Take care.
Hugs.
Maria.
The cards are beautiful! Such great ideas. Whoever receives one of these cards is sure to love their card.
A beautiful parade of talent! Love this! Thanks for sharing. I think my shopping list just grew a couple of inches.
Beauties – every one!
YAY! I love this time of year when we get to see all the swaps. Beautiful creations. I just got mine in the mail today. Thanks for doing these Brian. Such fun!
Wonderful cards! Brian– great idea to do this swap. Thanks for sharing the cards
I received Dawn’s card! I love it! Great work on it and I love the design!
Thank you for the beautiful card! Thinking I am going to dig out that stamp set and dies out and case the card!♥️
These cards are all so beautiful!!!
Beautiful cards! I really enjoyed being part of this swap!
Carla Kaiser! I got your card today(July 24)! It is so much more beautiful in person- I love the WOS on the flowers and the EF you used on the 2nd layer. You’ve inspired me to play with this set again! Love love love the colors!!
Awesome cards!! Great job everyone! I had planned to do this but totally forgot til I saw this post. Ooooops! Do you do another swap at Christmas?
Thank you for sharing. There are many great ideas.
Such beautiful cards from everyone. Thanks Victoria Wray, I received yours and it is so pretty! Thank you Brian for this wonderful opportunity to participate. In the card swap.
I was the recipient of Lisa Poe’s card! Using the dsp that I had no clue what to do with! Thank you!! All great cards!!
Fabulous cards! Love that circle sayings and beautiful floral