Deb and Sandy's Halloween/Fall Spoolie Swap

Wow! I haven't done any swapping for a long time and this month I have been in 2 swaps....very different but equally fun.Deb of Garage Sale Gal, (yes, the same Deb who I just sent cards to in the Swap For All Seasons swap) along with Sandy of 512 Lake Street, suggested this swap a few months ago.

For the Spoolie swap, my partner was Erica of Golden Egg Vintage.

Erica is a collector of vintage things and her favorite is Christmas....I'm telling you this to help you understand my swap package for Erica. I followed the guidelines for the Spoolie and Erica said she loved Halloween. I hope she likes the sweet side of Halloween...

I love all of the sweet Mary Engelbreit Halloween images and chose this one of Ann Estelle (my all-time favorite) to create Erica's Spoolie.

Too cute to spook is what the little tag says. Do you like the flying bat??? LOL!

I could never come close to finding the kind of vintage treasures that Erica does at the many Estate Sales she visits so I decided to make something using vintage images and an old Bingo card. I included the vintage look mug (and some other things I forgot to photograph) and some yummy local chocolate!

Erica has been struggling with her RA lately and her package to me has been delayed a bit. Please hop over and wish her well.

I t was a pleasure to be your partner in this swap, Erica!

Thank you to Deb for all of her juggling in getting everyone matched up.

Thanks for visiting....I love it when you let me know you've been here!

xoxo

Joyce

A Swap For All Seasons-Friendship-Part II

Deb has received her package so I can show you what I made and sent...
For the Friendship Swap, I made a card and tag for Deb of Garage Sale Gal,

I have "known" Deb for several years, although I can't remember how we "met". I know she won a birthday giveaway I had so that may have been the start of our blogging friendship. Anyway, she's a sweet lady and she frequents Estate and Yard sales and then sells what she doesn't keep.

I have purchased a few things from Deb through her blog (OK, I have contacted her and begged her to sell me a few things)

I was very happy to learn that I would be creating for her! She has sent me several handmade notes and cards which I will keep forever because I never throw away a handmade card!!

Here is the card I made for Deb...

I used a digital image purchased from Miss Ali's Emporium on Etsy. Miss Ali has beautiful images and I love the subtle coloring she does on some of them. I seemed to feel a great affection between these 2 women.

Some vintage seam binding and lace and a little vintage-look embellishment were required

I went for a more modern feel with the tag...

using one of my Julie Nutting for Prima, paper doll stamps.

Every girl wants a little fancy!

and for the destash....

I hope you have lots of fun with this assortment, Deb!

This first swap with A Swap For All Seasons was great and you can look at everyone's offerings HERE.

Next up is the Fall Spoolie Swap I participated in.

See you soon!

xoxo

Joyce