Brandy Jesperson
As many of you know, several of us from the Paper Crafts team get together once a month to swap cards. We make our cards ahead of time and take turns gathering at one another’s home. We swap cards, eat tons of unhealthy food, make a project, and jibber jabber into the wee hours of the night. I love being a part of this group and I look forward to it each month. Not only is it a great way to stock up on my cards, but it’s a great excuse to get crafty with friends.
Last month we met at Beth’s gorgeous home (thanks Beth!). For our activity we decoupaged wooden frames. We used pretty patterned paper, ribbon, and embellishments to transform basic dollar aisle frames into works of art.
Here is a peek at our completed frames. Don’t they look fabulous?!
A quick picture of the group. Even Jennifer's daughter Catherine joined us for the night! We had lots of fun and missed those who couldn’t be there.
I know I’ve said this before, but if you’ve never swapped, you should totally try it! Get together with a group of co-workers, neighbors, or friends and let the creative juices flow! Also, if you’ve never paper crafted a wooden frame, you should try. I’m going to make it easy. I’m giving you everything but the frame. That’s right, leave me a comment and three lucky people will each win a SEI collection to use on a wooden frame (or any other project). The winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 22.
Up for grabs: SEI's Lovebirds, Bridgeport and Mimosa collections
Happy crafting (and commenting),
Brandy
P.S. If you live in or around Mesa, Arizona, make sure you visit Paper Crafts Pro Kim Kesti and all the other fabulous teachers at the Creating Keepsakes Convention.
fun giveaway!
cute! never thought on doing something like this. i am very old fashioned in my mind… i think it can be so nice to have it as a picture for my baby first birthday.
Nifty frames
Wow!
I love those frames!!
Oh – I SO wish I had a group of crafty friends close, to have crops with! Seems so FUN! …and the frames? WHOA!! LOVE them!
Such beautiful frames! and your photo is so so fabulous!
I like it
Osnat
Great colorfull frames!
Love it!
Have some wooden frames at home, waiting to be decorated…
Thank you for a chance to win and finally do something with my frames
what a great project! I love it! thanks for the chance to win this lovely candy.
Crafting is always more fun with friends. Not only do you share ideas, but also tools and product. Love it!!!!
The frames are beautiful!!
Thank you so much for the chance to win this!
I love swapping and altering so that sounds like a fun afternoon to me. It’s great to see the creative work of others and wonderful to have a piece of art from them to keep and treasure.
Wow what a fabulous candy!!!
Maria
these look so cool – fabulous job. Thanks for the chance here.
Really fun frames, and they make great gifts.
The altered frames look fab! I love altering things – especially things I can find around the house like recyclables – think green! Thanks for the chance to win!
Alma =)
I love those lil wood frames! I just bought a bunch to make for Mother’s Day!
I love swaps! My sister sets them up two or three times a month! It’s a great way to keep the mojo going and gain more inspiration!!!
Thanks for a chance to win some yummy stuffs :*)
Those frames are adorable!
These frames are so cute…it’s amazing what just some paper and ribbon can do to lift your spirits!
Amy:)
wow those look so cute! and so fun to make!
The frames are so cute, great idea! <3
Never made a wooden frame but they look fun.
I also belong to a monthly card swap and it is so much fun (and so inspiring) to see what others who are passionate about my favorite craft come up with. The frames are darling!
What a great idea!
Thank you for a chance to win!!
maayan
You’re frames are so beautiful! I think I might just make some for my home now too!
I just got the exact kind of frames at the Ikea As-Is… lucky me! you already gave me an idea what to do with it, now all I have to do is win this beautiful candy! oh, and decorate the frames… Thanks any way!
hi! great stuff! iwish to win!
thanks any way!
and i loooove the frams that your teem had made
I love scrap gatherings! I would love to have his for our next scrap-week-end.
I would love to win this for my next scrap night or even our bi-monthly retreat! Thank for the opportunity!
What a simple way to make a FABULOUS gift! I love this idea!! Thank you for sharing!
no, i have never crafted on a frame before. i will have to try it, it does look like fun.
Love the frames. Each one of them is so cute! It’s amazing how they can be different just by changing the paper or the colors.
Those are so nice! Thanks for the great idea!
Thanks for the chance here.
Cute frames!
Those frames came out so precious! It must of been a blast to all get together and work on a project, you all look like it was a lot of fun!
Such a cute idea. Very nice and will make brilliant presents!
All the frames turned out so cute. And the home, beautifully decorated.
Wow BEAUTIFUL frames! and crafting together is indeed a great idea
Uuh these are soo darn pretty! I love SEI and their collections, the specialty paper is just delish! Thank you so much for the chance to win!
What a great idea! We have a crafting club here at our development in Maricopa but we usually all work on our own projects. This would be a great project for us.
Can’t wait to try this with my friends.
Thanks
Those frames are so beautiful!
Thanks for the options to try doing that as well.
How fun!! Cute frames, I would love to win an SEI pack!! Have a SWEET day!!
It’s my birthday today!!! Hope it’s my lucky day!! I love SEI collections!!!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Hugs
Rowee
your collection of frames turned out gorgeous!
These are wonderful! What can I say that already hasn’t been said. This would be great to get!
Love those gorgeous frames. Thanks for the chance to win!
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