Its the first time I've taken part in a crafty swap, I've read about so many of them on other blogs but always been to late to take part and honestly a little scared too
what if I'm no good?
what if they don't like what I make?
When I saw this ATC swap on Very Berry Handmade's blog I manned up and signed up. It seemed so far away when I first signed up in April, but being a little nervous about the whole thing I started thinking about the design right away.
The finished article is really small - just 2.5" x 3.5" so I had to scale down my original ideas just to be more achievable. I wanted to try something new, and wanted to use a number of new skills so putting my novice machine embroidery to the test I made an outdoor camping scene, and also created some bunting out of shrink plastic.
So here it is
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| ATC finished and ready to post |
I've really enjoyed the process of sketching this out, creating and then posting this item for someone who I have never met (although I have read her blog). I really do hope she likes it, and I'm looking forward to a parcel dropping on my doorstep and sharing it with you.
I've enjoyed having a play at something new and wont be too worried about signing up immediately for another swap as soon as I see someone is running one.
But I am now sat eagerly watching the letter box waiting for one to arrive for me...what a treat.
I Becca, I have just opened my ATC thank you so much I love love love it xx
ReplyDeleteShirley, so pleased you liked it. The one for me arrived this morning. Its so lovely opening the post to find a treat. I might be addicted to swaps now... ;o)
ReplyDeleteOh it looks lovely!! Though I'm also always way too scared to join in on any of the craft sway thingeys so you are also a much braver lady than me!
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