Swap Week Part I...Viv's Valentine Swap

I've been making a huge mess of my craft room for the past week while

 finishing up some projects for 2 swaps I participated in. The first swap was

Viv's Valentine Swap

It doesn't happen very often but my partner was a dear friend...

Sandy of 521 Lake Street

Sandy and I became blogging friends through Elizabeth

of Creative Breathing.

Two years ago, while visiting my step-mom in Arizona, Sandy

and I (and my sister) were able to meet and spend some time together shopping, eating and talking

which was a lot of fun.

(l-r my sister Barb, Sandy, Me)

When Viv sent Sandy's name as my partner for the swap,

I did a little happy dance.

Sandy is fun to create for because she loves a lot

of the same things I like.....

red, polka dots, Mary Engelbreit...

I thought about a banner but Sandy already has a few of my banners and journals

and I wanted something different.

I've always wanted to make a pieced art board so this was my chance..

An 8x8-inch canvas board, 9, 2-inch scalloped squares of red,

each square a little art piece. Fun!

There was also a Mary E Valentine...

and some other little treats I thought she'd like...

(Thanks for letting me lift this photo from your blog Sandy)

And what did I receive from Sandy...a box of total cuteness!

A banner, (her first and I might say an excellent job!!)

some cupcake papers, jewels, vintage Valentines, striped straws, an emery board,

a ceramic "Dream" stone and wonderful red buttons and

the neatest twine!!!! I love it all Sandy!

How cute is this banner in my guest room!

 A yellow heart banner for my yellow room!

This was a fun swap for sure..

Thanks Viv, for making a good match!

I'll be back in a few days with Swap II

xoxo

Joyce