MAIL SWAP JUNE 2007: Country Chic

[webchyck]

I can't believe it's time to post next month's swap theme already! Where did May go? Ai yi yi! It's not like I was sitting around PLAYING GAMES all month! LOL

This month's theme was suggested in one of our previous month's threads. Not sure who actually came up with this, maybe Kim? But anyway, the theme is Country Chic. Now, that doesn't immediately ring any particular bells for me, but I think if I sit with it for a while, some amazing idea will pop into my heart, and I will show you what country chic means to me. I'm imagining Kim's card will have a chicken on it--a very chic chicken, of course.

So, if you want to play this month, send me an email (webchyck@comcast.net)with the subject: JUNE SWAP. Please include your name, mailing address and email address (for you veterans, just reply to this thread saying you're participating...I have your info...unless it's changed). You have until midnight Eastern on June 7th to sign up. On the 8th everyone who has registered will receive a list of all the other artists with whom they will be trading. You will then have until June 30th to create, print, and mail your artist trading cards to the other participants. (Keep postal rates in mind before you sign up as you are responsible for mailing the cards yourself. If we have enough participants in a particular country, we can group them together, otherwise it will be an international endeavor.) Each swap group will have no more than 9 participants (including yourself), give or take 6 or so...we sort of adjust it every month! LOL! The consensus is large groups rock. You may create one ATC based on the theme and replicate it for everyone or you may create unique ATCs to send out. You may also use any combination of paper and digital you like for this swap.

If anyone has any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. We do have a lot of information about Artist Trading Cards (http://www.digitalartquirks.com/forum/../articles/article_atc_becky_march2006.htm) in an an ARTicle in our Resource section that might answer any questions you have.

I'm looking forward to seeing how everyone interprets Country Chic...whose country? Which part of the country? Indoors, outdoors, upside down? I guess we'll see!

[Pixeldigger]

Me. as ever, please.

[indybev]

Loved the last one. Count me in.

[kygirl]

I'm in, but like Becky, I'm going to have to think about this for a while.

[Nevermore]

Oh, my, Country Chic is so SERIOUSLY NOT ME, I can't believe you would think I would suggest it. Country Chick, yes, that might be my style but "chic" be it country, urban, foreign whatever is completely and totally alien to me. I wasn't going to play this month but now if I don't play, everyone will think I am pouting because of Country Chic (rotflmbo) so, of course, I MUST play.

Sign me up! My personal goal is not to have a chicken even IMPLIED in this card.

[mizamigo]

Oh, I love "Country Chic" and I will be more than delighted to do Chickens since I know Kim won't be doing them... ROTFLMBO... Chickens, yes, Country Chickens, OK... wait till you see my "COUNTRY CHIC"!

[graybonnie]

Count me in!

[ScrapAlice]

I'm in! (She says as she is feverishly working to get the previous ones in the mail.)

[ruthpics]

I am signing up. Country chic? Need to do some thinking about this one!

[Pixeldigger]

Bother, Blast and likewise, Blow! I have just completed a set of ATC cards for this swap and on every one of them, the back says May. Yes, I know it is May now, and that is when they were made, but it is for the June Swap! I don't feel inclined to change it as my hands have had enough over the last few days, so forgive me, quirkfriends and just enjoy the card when you get it.

[graybonnie]

Judith...quirk chic...never worry friend, we will love it!

[ruthpics]

No worries Judith! WOW, you are done already - here I sit, still wondering what to do!

[Nevermore]

was it blower that offended? No, that shows up fine. Judith, please, what are the missing three letters?

[Diginellie]

Sounds great count me in. I have been living in the country on acreage for over 12 years now, I should have it together. Trouble is I can't put country and chic together LOL. I'm thinking weeds, horse and cow pats, roosters at dawn and earlier, mud, mess, getting caught on barbed wire and on it goes. It's been a lot of fun but chic, no way!! I might have to do an ironic take on this one :)

[PamPie]

B***er, Blast and likewise, Blow! I have just completed a set of ATC cards for this swap and on every one of them, the back says May. Yes, I know it is May now, and that is when they were made, but it is for the June Swap! I don't feel inclined to change it as my hands have had enough over the last few days, so forgive me, quirkfriends and just enjoy the card when you get it.
Kim, I think the missing 3 are UGG :p
Judy, no worries--a minor oversight! Your work is appreciated whther you put a date on there or not ;) Speaking of your work, one of my faves you've done is from the Numbers theme when you made kites out of the number 4 :cool:
Becky, sign me up--I feel I can ask now that my May cards are finally mailed :rolleyes:

[Pixeldigger]

Why, thank you, Pam, that was reminiscent of the time I spent in Pakistan. The missing letters were originally UGG, but I changed them to OTH instead. I don't usually swear, you see. (Now why isn't there an emoticon with a little halo on it?)

[webchyck]

Hey, everyone! Haven't been here in a couple of days...so nice to see the gang is not giving up for summer season (or winter as it were).

Oh, Judith, don't you worry about the backs of the cards...if you had decided to re-do them, I would've hopped on a plane to England to kick your butt! LOL!

Yeah, I have no idea how to gel country and chic either! Too bad Michelle (aka plumtuckered) isn't over here, I bet she could come up with something!

[mizamigo]

Sounds great count me in. I have been living in the country on acreage for over 12 years now, I should have it together. Trouble is I can't put country and chic together LOL. I'm thinking weeds, horse and cow pats, roosters at dawn and earlier, mud, mess, getting caught on barbed wire and on it goes. It's been a lot of fun but chic, no way!! I might have to do an ironic take on this one :)


Helen, add a layer of pearls to the pats and roosters and mess and that would make it country chic, right? (LOL)

[DeniseD]

I'd like to play, too. So we are not supposed to use chickens unless we want to bug Kim? (Insert evil laugh):p

[indybev]

My mailbox offering today included Judy's card. Oh wow, I want to say "how'd you do dat?" but I know it's in the mystery of Photoshop --- which I want to get when I grow up and get smarter!! Extremely clever, front and back, Judy!

[webchyck]

I'd like to play, too. So we are not supposed to use chickens unless we want to bug Kim? (Insert evil laugh):p

I think a chicken with a FEATHER BOA would be just fine! Quite chic!

[happyrobyn]

Oh CRAP! I was going to sit this one out but you just HAD to mention country. And that means cowboys and that means ... hmmm ... I'll try to send out a G-rated version!

[Pixeldigger]

Annie get your gun with a twin set and pearls??? I'm looking forward to your card, Robyn.

[webchyck]

Okay, we've got 14 signed up so far...any more takers? Today is the deadline. I send out the list tomorrow!

[webchyck]

I'm sending out this month's list momentarily...this swap is now closed to new registrants. Enjoy your creating time with this one, ladies! I'm still trying to figure out what to do!

[PamPie]

I thought I knew what country chic was, and then I started 'researching' it--I checked out two country chic books from the library. After browsing all the photos, I found so many styles--rustic, English, French, seaside, simplistic, Americana, etc., and I didn't see one chicken/rooster anywhere! I wanted the books to inspire me, but they actually just confused me--LOL--I decided country was kind of a casual, eclectic mix of comfortable objects. I dunno. Either way, I've already designed my cards (entirely flat this time--no dimensional objects!)--some are being mailed today and the rest tomorrow.
(Thanks for the list, Becky).

[happyrobyn]

We went to some little roadside shop in hicktown, Texas today. They know the TRUE definition of country chic! I wish I could bottle up the whole store and ship it to you guys. Beds made out of timber, metal armadillos everywhere, a poster of the cowboy's 10 commandments (see below). We bought a cool metal star wall hanging and a "Lone Star" bench. Very rustic, very cool stuff!

And now for those 10 commandments:

1. Just one God.
2. Honor yer Ma & Pa.
3. No telling tales or gossipin’.
4. Git yourself to Sunday meeting.
5. Put nothin’ before God.
6. No foolin’ around with another fellow’s gal.
7. No killin’.
8. Watch yer mouth
9. Don’t take what ain’t yers.
10. Don’t be hankerin’ for yer buddy’s stuff.

[Pixeldigger]

It sounds as though this month's ATC could be a photograph, Robyn.

[Nevermore]

I swore I wouldn't use a chicken but I just received my inspiration and tis true, there is a chicken. Semi disappointed because I did not want to use a chicken but when the gestalt gods talk, I more or less have to listen. Not to say it will end up being a chicken but start with a chicken is the marching order. You can't fight City Hall!

[Nevermore]

I thought I was pretty good in the research field but it wouldn't even dawn on me to research country chic! Pam, I got your card (and the sensual melting Kay chocolate card!) and it is lovely. I also got a package from Helen! Haven't had time to really look at it because Max was casting a rather greedy eye on the horse. "What is this month's theme?" asks he and then tosses off "I don't have any mind game cards." "And you are not getting any" I muttered under my breath and whisked the cards out of sight.

Last month of school madness and renovation and work have derailed setting him up with an Adobe program (he doesn't like PSP) but hopefully summertime will see that done and he can start doing his own cards!

[graybonnie]

Hurry..hurry...please...I WANT MAX CARDS!

[indybev]

I'm missing Robyn for May!

[webchyck]

Pam, I got your card today...I think we must be on the same wave-length this month! I researched country chic online this morning! And then I saw something that sparked an idea, so I got a stock photo, and made my card. Then your card arrived, and it's not like our cards are similar AT ALL, but well...there is something that will ring as a little bit familiar when people see mine. But I didn't copy, really I didn't! LOL! Thanks for swapping! And thanks for the theme suggestion! Hope you don't mind if it's not played until MARCH 2008! LOL!

[happyrobyn]

I'm missing Robyn for May!
You and everyone else!!! ROFL ... it's coming ... check's in the mail. Really - this week!!! You all KNOW that I work a few months behind and then I send like 3 at a time. Forgive me. I am time-challenged!

[indybev]

S'cuse me, Miss Robyn. It was my first swap, so I haven't learned everyone's swap habits yet! I'll remember next time, I promise!

[happyrobyn]

S'cuse me, Miss Robyn. It was my first swap, so I haven't learned everyone's swap habits yet! I'll remember next time, I promise!
LOL! Yeah - I am the slow one of the bunch!

[PamPie]

Pam, I got your card today...I think we must be on the same wave-length this month! I researched country chic online this morning! And then I saw something that sparked an idea, so I got a stock photo, and made my card. Then your card arrived, and it's not like our cards are similar AT ALL, but well...there is something that will ring as a little bit familiar when people see mine. But I didn't copy, really I didn't! LOL!
Well, now I'm super-curious!
Thanks for swapping! And thanks for the theme suggestion! Hope you don't mind if it's not played until MARCH 2008! LOL! I knew it might be down on the list a ways--sure hope I remember my card idea when it comes up--that's 9 swaps away :eek: !

[indybev]

Well, Missy Pam-Pie, you must've had them queued up waiting for the addresses! I received your beauteous card today. Love it! Thanks. Now I really have to get busy!

[mizamigo]

I have a few minutes to be on the computer. We had a scare last week and had to travel from Florida to Maryland. My MIL had heart surgery just a couple of days ago, triple bypass, was in the recovery room 1.5 days and was just moved to ICU. She'll be there then in a regular room. After that she'll be going to Rehab. So, I won't have a lot of time to be on the computer. And we probably won't be home until around June 26.

All that is just my way of letting you know that I most definitely will be late with my Country Chic ATC.

And I'm trying to keep up with my Artist Way weeks; but it's hard!

I didn't realize how much I would miss my cyber family and my digiscrapping and my "play" time on the computer.

Hopefully I can check in later when things settle down a bit.

[graybonnie]

Victoria...take care and don't worry about quirk deadlines...my thoughts are with you.

[webchyck]

So sorry to hear about your mom, Victoria! Just do what you can when you can. But we will miss you around here if you don't pop in once in a while!

[kygirl]

So sorry to hear about your MIL, Victoria. Please don't worry about the card; we all understand that life can lead us astray. Best wishes.

[PamPie]

Thinking of you Victoria! Pop in when you can--we'll be here to greet you when you do :)

[kygirl]

Pam, you're beautiful card arrived without any mishaps. :-) I love the tin pitcher, and I love the color (yellow is my favorite).

[graybonnie]

Pam...love your creation :D

[Pixeldigger]

Victoria, sometimes life has to come first. I will pray for your MIL and your husband.

[DeniseD]

Victoria, so sorry to hear of your MIL. I hope all is well & take care of yourself.

[happyrobyn]

Victoria - I hope things are looking better. I'll keep your family in my prayers.

And in other news ... a miracle has happened in Texas! Happyrobyn printed, glued, and cut her April (chocolate), May (games) and June (country chic) ATC's yesterday! Look for them in a mailbox near you next week! That is if I can get my sorry a$$ to the post office on Monday.

[ruthpics]

Victoria, I hope your MIL is well very soon.

My cards went out Friday morning. Nothing at all like the wonderful cards I have received! Thank you, Pam and Judy for your pretty cards!

[mizamigo]

Thank you all so much for your prayers and well wishes. I know the prayers are working because MIL is now in a regular room and improving quickly. She will be going to rehab - hopefully the therapist will release her to go on Monday, and that will be such good news as the rehab is real close to her apartment.

Our daughter has been collecting our mail while we are gone and she just casually mentioned, "Mom, you sure get a lot of mail!" So I am waiting to get home so I can see all the wonderful ATCs.

[Nevermore]

I have all the backs printed. I have all the fronts printed. I don't have any backs that match any fronts. I do have scissors. I do have glue. I am going to glue and cut. I could print again but I am trying to chill (in more ways than one!) Mine ended up very plain. A lot of my stuff right now is plain. Must be a need to divest myself of huge piles of emotional detritus. I did enjoy this project, sent my mind off in a direction. Is that mysterious or what?

[indybev]

Yes, vewwy vewwy mysterious! Can't wait to see if I recognize the direction when I receive the card!!

[Nevermore]

Don't take my rambling as too serious!

Hey guys, some of you have been sending Max cards. He has not thanked you all yet. I have given him a binder that matches mine with some pages you put the cards into. He kind of bugs me because he already has his index tab labelled! (Mine are still blank). He got me to write out "creative" on a Rolodex and then the guy, lazy!, cut that out and glued it on the tab. It looks totally quirked! He has asked me to print out a larger photograph of his adopted chick sister Minnie for the front so I will get to that.

He is a little confused between DAQ, the Studio Matters Blog and the Studio Crew. When I exclaimed I had no clue why he was getting cards when he didn't do a darn thing he said, "Maybe if you wrote better blog columns, you would get more cards." All by way of reference to the fact that I have never received even one quarter of the comments he got for his first column on snowflakes. Ouch. I would chastise him for being nasty except he isn't--he thinks he is getting these cards because you all admire his art projects and he actually feels sorry for me because I get so few comments. Sigh. I will try to write better columns. Honest.

Speaking of which, a Ramble is due tomorrow so I better get to it. But the pressure!

[Pixeldigger]

I am glad that Max likes the cards. You said he was disappointed because he didn't have a mind games card.

[Nevermore]

Judith, he is very pleased indeed! Today he helped me stamp my envelopes. He has done a lot more stamping than I have and he showed me how to set up my stamp cleaning pad. Mind you, his stamping is messier than mine. I don't know how I would do it without him anymore. He doesn't do the digital stuff but he sure helps with the assembly! I am going to take a picture of his Father's Day present-- a cunning stamped box with fitted lid and brownies inside and a matching stamped card. I keep thinking that I never thought my son would get so into this but he takes to it like a duck to water.

[kygirl]

It's so cool that Max wants to be involved in your projects. Sometimes, I go get my nieces and nephews just so I can have someone to craft with. I'm still very partial to coloring, but my 17-year-old just won't do that with me. ;)

After much trial and error, my cards are finally designed. Now, to get them printed and put together.

[indybev]

I've received beeyooteeful cards from Judith and Becky. Thanks so much, guys, they were lovely to look upon!

[PamPie]

Judy--lovely, lovely card--is the pink peony from your garden?

[Diginellie]

Well it's almost 9.00am here and I am still not dressed - my excuse is it's mid winter here and cold :) With help from Alan I have been printing, cutting, addressing and gluing this morning so I will be posting my cards today. You all should have them in about a week.

Yesterday I received 3 wonderful cards in the mail, Judith yours is so English and elegant and Pam yours is very `country chic' , I love the background. Also Kay's chocolate card was a nice surprise. I love this when a card turns up out of the blue, then I have fun moving and re arranging all my cards. Just like a kid LOL. Or perhaps it's my Artist having the fun :)

Victoria I hope all is going well with your family. Don't worry about a thing

[graybonnie]

Wonderful surprises in the mail today...thanks Judith, Becky and Bev :D

[PamPie]

Monday was B day--Becky and Bev Day for my mailbox and me :)
Becky--similarities to our cards but unique--I think they compliment one another. And I never even thought to use raffia!
Bev--funny little sheep--I like it dressed with the hat!
Thank you ladies :)

[indybev]

I received your "udderly" fantastic card today, Ruth, and the little bonus postcard. Thanks for the surprise! Swapping is such fun.

[ScrapAlice]

Pam and Becky--"Pitcher Perfect"!

Love Kay's Chocolate card!

The pig from Bev is a hoot!

Thanks so much everyone!

[DeniseD]

I have a nice pile of cards here:

Pam - what a great collection of items and patterns! It came in one peice, lol.

Judy - so pretty & opulent!

Becky - love the colors, so romantic!

Thanks a bunch ladies! :)

[Nevermore]

the mail box is starting to swell!

Firstly, Bev, you are sure trusting my honesty because I DON'T WANT TO GIVE MAX HIS CARD. I love 'em both. I guess I will...in a while...

Becky, so sophisticated for Country--that must be the chic part, eh?

Ruth, there is going to trouble with that chicken on top of the tower! Big trouble (ps tucked the creed in my purse. It is going on the bulletin board but need to lug it around for a little while for inspiration and reminding).

There is no reason my cards haven't been mailed yet except possibly laziness on my part.

[ruthpics]

Ruth, there is going to trouble with that chicken on top of the tower! Big trouble.

What kind of trouble, Kim? Do I need to send you a revised version? Do I need to run? Hide?

[kygirl]

Not one, but four envelopes, were in yesterday's mail.

Becky, this is so pretty. I love the way you tied the picture on the pitcher (say that three times fast).

Bev, that is one cool cow. Love the hat and glasses.

Judy, that clock is gorgeous. Great job of mixing the elements.

And, finally, Ruth, what a wonderful surprise to find two cards. That poor cow looks so confused standing on the towers. And, I love the mini postcard.

Thanks, ladies. You made my day.

[Pixeldigger]

Judy--lovely, lovely card--is the pink peony from your garden?

Hard to believe, isn't it, but that is actually an old rose. It looks like a cross between a peony and a ranunculus, but it is Rosa I am glad that you liked the card.

[PamPie]

Hard to believe, isn't it, but that is actually an old rose. It looks like a cross between a peony and a ranunculus, but it is Rosa I am glad that you liked the card.
Ranunculus was my other guess. Gee, that wouldn't have been correct either! (Don't tell the owners of the flower shop where I work--I'm s'posed to know these things--LOL!)

[ruthpics]

Two cards in the mail today! So exciting!

Lovin' your funky country chick Bev - very cool! Thank you!

Thank you Becky for your very pretty card. It's lovely!

[Pixeldigger]

I have so many thank-yous to say! I think the post office was keeping them back, to send all at once.

So, thanks to Bev for her butter-side-up card
To Pam for the heartfelt jug
To Kay for her melting chocolate
To Ruth for the postcard and moo-splaced card
and to Becky for the sofly feminine look.

Thank you, one and all, you made me smile.

[Diginellie]

Becky your beautiful card arrived this morning. I love the soft colours and it looks delightful sitting in my album next to Pam and Judith's equally elegant cards :)

[DeniseD]

Bev- Love the glamed cow, too fun! :)

Ruth- Now I have a pile of stamps to scan, LOVE the postcard. your cow theme is fabulous, too. :)

Thanks so much ladies!

[Nevermore]

and had a hearty laugh at the envelopes. Max and I had such a great time on the front porch putting them together. The nice thing about Max is he isn't too fussy yet so he would do something and say "that is pretty blobby" and then proceed to put it in the "finished" pile. No tossing aside! Made it very relaxing for me, I just let everything go this month. I cannot tell you how many conversations I have had with Max about the accompanying song lyrics. The song intrigues him and irks him simultaneously. But I know it has caught on inside him because I hear him humming and scatting the chorus from time to time.

I don't know why I am always posting here in the wee small hours of Saturday morning! Just had a running peek at the gallery and have promised myself a leisurely stroll through it tomorrow morning. One of the joys of digital: I can look at the pictures in my jammies with a coffee in hand. And why not? That is mostly how I create my own, lol. :rolleyes:

[kygirl]

Good for Max! My goal for today is to put together some "pretty blobby" cards. These cards are going to be a little different, folks. Sometimes the muse can lead in some strange directions. :)

[Nevermore]

Oh, Donna, now I am dying to see the cards!

[brownie13]

i am so intrigued by these swaps. i want to get in on this one of these days. i came [this close] to signing up for this round - country chic! can't wait to see what you all have come up with! :)

[Nevermore]

Brownie, what can we say or do to get you in?

[PamPie]

i am so intrigued by these swaps. i want to get in on this one of these days. i came [this close] to signing up for this round - country chic! can't wait to see what you all have come up with! :)
C'mon Ann--join us! We're like little kids, excited with every new treat that arrives in the mail :D

[PamPie]

My Cow from COW (City of Woodstock) has arrived--Ruth, she may feel misplaced, but I'm happy to give her a home in my collection--thank you so much!
And the postcard is just delightful :cool:

[PamPie]

ROBYN ENGLAND--I RECEIVED MAIL FROM YOU TODAY!
Terrific scene--it suuuure says Texas to me!

[indybev]

I love getting mail these days! Today's was chock full of wondrous stuff.
Robyn: You're so good at catching up I got a card for a swap I wasn't even in! (chocolate). All are well worth waiting for...beautifully done! I want to visit the roadside shop - "junkin'" is a favorite hobby of mine!
Dee-Dee: Your little farmer guy is adorable, and I'm STILL trying to figure out how you got the leaves to wrap around to the back of the card.
Helen: What a natty, happy scarecrow, ascot and all!
What fun to spread them all out and see each artist's interpretation of the theme. I'm lovin' the swaps!

[PamPie]

I love getting mail these days! I'm lovin' the swaps!
So, you're becoming addicted, as we all have?! :D

[webchyck]

Sorry to be so totally MIA these days. Don't know what I've been doing that has taken so much of my time! LOL! Nothing...and Sudoku! I have a ton of people to thank here! Got a cute little scarecrow from down under today (thanks Helen!), and a packet of goodies from my pal Robyn--always sure to bring a smile to my face (thanks, chica!). Loving Ruth's funny card...great play on words and wonderful blending. Got Judy's elegant country chic piece, too! Thanks! And Bev, I think yours is adorable! So thanks all around! And I'm glad to see my pitcher and basin made it safe and sound to the four corners of the world!

Ann...you'd better sign up for a swap one of these days. Seriously! You are a QUIRK, you need to be swapping with us! You know what I should do, girls? I should just put her on the list and when she starts getting cards in the mail, she'll go, "What the heck?" and realize she really WILL have to sign up because it wouldn't be fair to not actually make a TRADE! LOL! (I do so crack myself up sometimes!)

[webchyck]

Oh, and how could I forget Ruth's stamp collection card? That is TOO COOL! Thanks for sharing!

[PamPie]

Ann...you'd better sign up for a swap one of these days. Seriously! You are a QUIRK, you need to be swapping with us! You know what I should do, girls? I should just put her on the list and when she starts getting cards in the mail, she'll go, "What the heck?" and realize she really WILL have to sign up because it wouldn't be fair to not actually make a TRADE! LOL! (I do so crack myself up sometimes!) You're cracking me up too :p Forced trading--hee hee... "You will trade, and you will like it!"

[mizamigo]

OK, 3 weeks of catching up to do and I love every single ATC that I've received. They were the very first envelopes I opened in that slew of mail I got. So, thank you all very much for making my homecoming so bright and happy.

Becky, your lady in the pitcher is wonderful!
Bev, that country pig is lovely - I adore the "shades".
Judith, I think country chic means simply elegant and I love it!
Pam, your itcher with the flowers and heart is adorable.
Ruth, moo-ving right along with your wonderful cows (and thanks so much for the stamp ATC - what a great surprise to get along with the Country Cows!!!)
Robyn - totally country - wish I could visit that store. I love what you did to show us the treasures that are there.
Helen - Australian Scarecrow Country Chic is divine.

Thank you all!!! What a great way to come back to Quirk.

Now, I'm going to work on my country chic so I can get it sent before June ends (I do have a week to go) and then on to July - wonder what's in store for us then?????

[kygirl]

Helen, I love the scarecrow. And Robyn, the envelope overfloweth. So many vintage goodies. Thanks so much, ladies.

[PamPie]

Helen, your country friend is just charming--thank you for your cute card!

[Diginellie]

Pouring with rain here today and I headed off to my mailbox with an umbrella and wellies. Well worth it as I found a sweet card from Bev which made me smile and 2 cards from Ruth - sweet dairy cows and those great stamps!

I have been collecting all my stamps and soon I will have enough for a collage for my DATC folder. Thanks everyone :)

[Pixeldigger]

Helen, I got my scarecrow this morning - love the stitching. Thanks

[graybonnie]

Ruth...I'm way behind in thanking you and I can't believe I missed doing so early! Love the misplaced cow and all the wonderful postage stamps.

The mailbox was crowded today....Helen, Denise and multiple Robyns...what crazy fun stuff! Thanks bunches!

I must admit I'm amazed by the wide arrange of ATC's this month...very cool.

I also must say that I have an idea for my card (actually have had it for several weeks - ugh) but just haven't gotten it transfered from my head to the computer..... soon as I can I will get this one banged out.

[Nevermore]

I haven't finished pawing over what I have so far. Bev, I broke down and gave Max his card. I told him how much I liked it and wham-o gleam in his eyes. "These are trading cards, right?" he said and I said NO. We trade with his Yugioh all the time and I always get creamed. He would want like ten cards for that one and you know what? I don't have a single card I would actually trade. Not one. I may offer him a complete set of mine but as you know, he is very critical and quite smart and will figure that out as "not enough" and "not good enough".

Now, onward to the new stuff! A thick package from Texas, very neat, and now I know what all the "smoking" comments are about!

Deedee, I have your neat little collage with the stolid little boy, just the right amount of gingham! Looks like we have the same rooster stamp!

Helen, your dapper scarecrow made it across many miles to land on my desk, he look so well dressed!

I am afraid my album is full. I have to get another one. I did have a spare one kicking around but gave it to the Wretched Child for his growing collection.

[mizamigo]

Dee-Dee, I received your ATC in the mail yesterday and opened it today - my dH forgot to mention that I had some mail!!!!

I love it! And what's so special is the back of the card - I love it, too!!!

Thanks so much.

[PamPie]

Denise, I too like y'alls card--it's so very cute-n-country!

[Diginellie]

Dee Dee I received your cute card today. So glad people post here or I would not have noticed the leaves wrapping around the card. Wow. So clever and I love the back. I really love it when you all take so much trouble with the backs as I don't file my cards back to back, just so as I can always see them and who made them :)


Oh I should also say that on the back of my cards I used a little line of fabric squares that were made by Carla Gibson. Just a small tribute to her :)

[PamPie]

Oh I should also say that on the back of my cards I used a little line of fabric squares that were made by Carla Gibson. Just a small tribute to her :) So thoughtful :)

[indybev]

Gee, Kim, in the future I'll be sure to make Max's card exactly the same as yours, and save you all that angst! I'm glad he liked it.

[Nevermore]

Gee, Kim, in the future I'll be sure to make Max's card exactly the same as yours, and save you all that angst! I'm glad he liked it.

LOL! Normally, I wouldn't say that I am greedy but I guess that is one of the bad things about ATCs--it brings out the covetousness in me. (There should be a layout in here somewhere!) When I show people my album I can never understand why they don't all want to run and join a swap immediately so that they can get some!

[Pixeldigger]

Thanks, Nevermore, love those sparklies.

[webchyck]

Denise! I got your gorgeous card in the mail! Love the seed packets! So cute, so country! Thanks for swapping!

[ruthpics]

Delightful deliveries in my mailbox today! Thank you, Kim, I love that song - stuck in my head now! Fantastic card! Helen, I love the scarecrow, thank you! And thank you, Denise for the lovely country collection!

[webchyck]

I now have a song in my brain thanks to Kim! Groovy card, chick-a-dee!

[graybonnie]

Kim and MAX what a fantastic job! Love the envelop and crazy about the ATC. Thanks bunches!

[Diginellie]

Yesterday I received 3 wonderful cards from Robyn, thanks so much, they are all very special. And of course now I have to re arrange my album, what fun!:)

[DeniseD]

Robyn, thanks so much for the cards. What a cool store you found!

Helen, love your figure & the bits of straw. Thanks for swapping ladies! :)

[indybev]

Tom Jones singing "Oh, she's got diamonds on her soles, she's a la-deeee!" HA Thanks, Kim! It was a bright spot on a rainy day!

[happyrobyn]

Yesterday I received 3 wonderful cards from Robyn, thanks so much, they are all very special. And of course now I have to re arrange my album, what fun!:)
So sorry about that Helen. Don't you know by now that you have to leave placeholders for my cards as they are always REALLY late!!!

[PamPie]

Tom Jones singing "Oh, she's got diamonds on her soles, she's a la-deeee!" HA Thanks, Kim! It was a bright spot on a rainy day!
Not rainy at all here, but certainly I have to agree about the bright spot--Kim, your card was fun to open late last night--such chic slides on the chic chick :cool:

[ruthpics]

Bulk mail from Robyn! Thank you! All three cards are wonderful!

[Diginellie]

Kim I received your totally original card today thankyou - this is one of my favourite songs and your take on Country Chic is really special!

[DeniseD]

I finally dug through my pile of vacation mail & found a very quirky card from Kim. Thanks so much, what a cool song! :)

[PamPie]

Bonnie~ Betsy Sue looks quite fine wearin' those earrings! (thank you for the card :) )
Victoria~ cute little birdies :) thank you for the card!

[indybev]

Wotta chuckle, Bonnie! A ton of raving hormones landed in my mailbox yesterday. I'm lovin' Miss Betsy Sue!

[graybonnie]

victoria...just love your little birdies. They remind me of our gold finchs. Thanks!

[indybev]

Thanks, Victoria, for the two great cards I received yesterday....I have them on my desk at this moment and the country chic singing birdies are taking a walk on the wild side life's journey! Calgon, take me away? (chuckle)

[webchyck]

Thank you, Victoria! I got your cards, too! So excited to add them to my collection!

[webchyck]

Bonnie, I got your card! That is one chic cow! Very cute! Thanks!

[ScrapAlice]

Thanks, Bev and Victoria for the really clever cards. I'm going to have such a big packet to send everyone. I am so far behind! I have everything through June ready to send, so might send them on unless big inspiration hits me tonight for the July theme.

[ruthpics]

This summer is flying by. I am sorry that I am a bit late with my thanks.
Thank you Victoria and Bonnie for your wonderful cards!

[PamPie]

Donna Donna Donna--I just can't stop staring at your Naturally Chic card that arrived today--thank you!

[indybev]

...and I second that. It's wondrously clever. AND, the journey's card -- I LOVED it! Well worth the wait, m'dear!

[kygirl]

Thanks, ladies. I'm glad you liked it, and I'm really sorry it's so late.

Here's the story: I designed and re-designed this card four times because I really wanted it to be good. And then when it was finished, I couldn't get it to print legibly. I tried it on three different printers and it just wouldn't work. So I re-designed it a fifth time with larger type. Then, I wanted to be clever, so I tried to make green tears using Elmers glue and food coloring. It would have worked, too, but I got carried away with the food coloring. The poor girl looked like she had a huge green growth on her cheek. :D So, I finally gave up and mailed them.

I told some friends the other day that I wasn't obsessive, but I may need to retract that.

[graybonnie]

I'm was also carried away by your Naturally Chic....love it!

[kygirl]

Thank you, Bonnie.

[webchyck]

Alice, your card is so cute...but the inscription on the back is what cracked me up! Thank you so much!