Another February Swap!

Sometimes you start swapping with friends just for fun each month...

That's what June and I have done for several months now. No hard and fast theme, just a fun surprise for one another's mail box. 

In February she sent me this lovely piece: 

I love how daring she is with the glitter Washi tape. I just recently trashed mine, stuff sheds like crazy. I think she prints off themes from her computer, and they are just darling! I loved the pink and blue together, not to mention the sweet bow, tassels and the totally adorable scrabble letter tiles. 

I, finally, sent this off to her:

My first horizontal pocket letter! AND my first Julie Nutting Doll. I purchased the stamp while at the Expo with Kim. I also picked up some foiled ATCs from Hobby Lobby which I used here. This was such an elegant and crisp layout. The colors popped and I was so happy with the end product. I really think I can make some more horizontal letters now that they aren't as daunting. 

I've gotten mostly caught up on my letters so now I can make Kim's layout and a few fun PLs to send out later! 

Until next time,

C.Jackson

Sweet Treats

Another Swap from our TX PL Pals Swap Group! 

I've done my best to sign up for at least one swap a month in our group. It's been hard to keep up considering my obligations, however, I have never failed to get a single one out, even if it was late!

The next swap up for fun was titled "Sweet Treats". Unbeknownst to Kim, she paired Marie and I again. However, this was perfect. Marie's work is so wonderful, and I knew she would be forgiving when it came to my tardiness. 

Here is what she sent me:

She loves sweets! She made every pocket so happy and bright. I loved the Cricut cut donuts. And the tableware paper clips are to die for! However, my favorite part, was the mini PL she sent me as a goody! Is it not the sweetest? I thought the recipe card was adorable, and you should have seen the goodies she sent too! She's an incredible partner! 

Here is what is making its way to her, late, but better than never:

This literally took no time at all! I think it was the colors I used, and I had a plan too! I got to use my Heidi Swapp bright frames. I slid those in front of the 4 shaker pockets I made. Each pocket has a fun sticker combo of cupcakes and other sweet things. I've enjoyed all of my pocket letters but this one is now my new favorite! 

I hope she loves it as much as I do! Sweet treats sure do make for a sweet swap! 

Until next time, 

C.Jackson

Valentine's Swap at the Scrapbook Expo

It's my Spring Break finally! 

I survived my first round of student teaching. And last week, when my college had their spring break, the week started off with some tornados and continued with rain. My final test of student teaching came in the form of having students who had no recess all week, whilst having a substitute with me as my teacher was sick, and Friday was a party day too. But I conquered it, and I feel I am beyond prepared for the road ahead. 

A while ago I shared my Scrapbook Expo Antics with Kim. But I didn't get to share a close-up of those stellar PLs, so here they are now! 

This was my unusual take on a Valentine's PL. Some of the familiar holiday colors but in a unique way. I opted for a calendar featuring the holiday date as well as the date of our first face-to-face meeting. Lots of staples, some unique paper clips and some hand made buttons too (my favorites that someone made and sent me). Glitter letters topped off with some more of my new Heidi Swapp Washi Tape. And of course, I threw in some cats too! 

Here is what I got from Kim:

I absolutely loved the Candy Heart paper she chose. And she knows I enjoy owls too and I was thrilled to see them on this sweet Pocket Letter. I though the envelope filled with hearts at the bottom was a nice touch. She clearly spent quite some time cutting out embellishments on her Cricut as well, all of which made the letter pop. I loved the sweet ribbons she tied around the holes, and the sweet charm she included. What you didn't see was the awesome Cinnamon Lolly Pop she game me as well, so delicious! 

I have no idea what she's making me for this month, however, I opted to make her a two page layout with photos from our adventure. I hope she likes it! 

Until next time, 

C.Jackson