Pocket Letter Fun!

I shared with you the pocket letter swap I did here

Since then I've done several swaps and I've had the most fun making pocket letters.  I thought I would share a few of them.

My good friend Deb and I decided to do a friendship swap using a favorite color and things theme!

Look how cute it was packaged.  

Deb said she knows I love black and white

I DO LOVE IT!!  

She combined so many things I love; Paris, birds, flowers and friendship! 

The back was pretty also and she included all sorts of card making goodies! 

So this is what I sent Deb

I put lots of goodies in the pockets also! 

Another blogger friend Jill and I swapped!

I asked for Pink and she did an amazing job!

I sent her this one 

the back

Next up was Marie who saw me on a post and asked to swap with me.

This is so sweet and just a fun swap!

and what I sent Marie

I loved the colors and had fun making this!

I joined a Facebook PL group and have done one exchange and I'm working on two others.

Received from a sweet 20 yr old girl

I sent her

I took this photo before I was completely done with it.  I added a butterfly to the ribbon and some other things. 

I made a Halloween one to keep since I didn't have a swap partner.

This is the front...

And the back

This can be a great way to meet new people.  You are suppose to add a letter about yourself in one of the pockets and some people swap several times a year.  I hope to continue to do this as it's really fun.

I'm working on a Fall theme, Thanksgiving theme and I can't wait to do some Christmas themes. 

If you are interested in swapping, just let me know! 

Wishing you JOY,

Linda

INITIALLY YOURS....THE LETTER 'B'

As most of my followers know I am not a 'crafty' girl.  However this fun swap sounded like something I could do and push myself to be a little creative

'Initially Yours' hosted by Sue at 

It's A Very Cherry World

My swap partner is Becki of

crazsquaw creations

She has been as busy as I have and hasn't had a chance to mail my swap yet.  I was able to get mine mailed Monday before heading over to help my daughter and SIL.  So this is what I sent Becki!

I took an old candy box and covered it in scrapbook paper.  I bought a wooden letter B and painted it blue which is Becki's favorite color.  I then covered it with buttons in shades of blue.

I got this done before leaving for camp so when I got back I had very little time to continue to craft.  I finished the box and decided to add some items for her that began with the letter 'B'

A cute note pad that says Believe,

a stamp saying Beautiful and a 

Bracelet in shades of blue

Becki I hope you enjoyed this swap.  I am looking forward to receiving mine and will share it on my blog. 

Hugs,

Linda

MY FIRST SPRAY PAINT MAKEOVER

Yes, this is my first spray paint make over.  I found this metal stand at a yard sale last summer

The lady told me it was painted black but she painted it gold...

I wish she hadn't!

But it had good bones and for $3 I decided I would repaint it

But what color? 

I chose Pistachio

I have read everyone's comments about spray painting so 

I just went for it

Not bad!

The color looks great on my weathered deck

I'm sure it will be moved around to find the perfect location and then plants added.  I am really happy with the color.

This will not be my last spray painting makeover.  It was easy and fun! 

I'm joining two parties today

Linda for Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays

& 

Stephanie for her fun 

Krylon Kapers Party

Here

This party is open all week so go over and share your spray paint makeovers!

Hugs,

Linda