MAIL SWAP JULY 2007: Life's Journeys

[webchyck]

Once again, I can't believe it's time to post next month's swap theme already! I wonder if some of you have even come up with an idea for June's swap yet! LOL! That was a tough one. This one might be a bit easier for you.

This month's theme was suggested by Carolyn: Life's Journeys. I can see all sorts of ways to use maps, globes, travel ephemera, etc. for this one! Should be fun

So, if you want to play this month, send me an email (webchyck@comcast.net)with the subject: JULY 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 July 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 July 31st 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, and we've been having about 15 in a group. 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 where Life's Journeys take you this month!

[Pixeldigger]

me, me please

[ScrapAlice]

Me, too, please. I have my June cards printed, so I'm getting everyone's late cards together to mail. I will send them all at once, then do July. Big bundle of cards for everyone!

[Nevermore]

yup, another month, another album! This theme sounds very exciting.

[PamPie]

Me, too, please. I have my June cards printed, so I'm getting everyone's late cards together to mail. I will send them all at once, then do July. Big bundle of cards for everyone! :D Yay!! :D

[kygirl]

Count me in.

[Diginellie]

Yes me too please :)

[indybev]

My mind's a total blank, but count me in. Maybe I'll have a midnight epiphany!

[Nevermore]

It is July 1 so not really too early for me to be working on this month's swap. I gotta tell you, you do enough of these and some of them really grab you and some are good but the earth doesn't move, know what I mean? Well, I am just tickled pink over this month's and can't stop laughing. Now that is Raven in full flight: I know the theme sounds pretty mega serious but the first thing that popped into my mind is not serious at all. I was just born to be contrary! (Coffeequeen, you know what I mean!) The icing on the cake is that I found the major elements this morning so all I have to do now is gussy it up a bit. Last month's card was all digital so I would like to alter/hybrid this one a titch.

[mizamigo]

I am having a hard time with this one. Maybe I'm over thinking it. Life's journeys could be anything; but it's hard for me.

So, I just read Kim's response and decided that I have a whole month to work on this one... so please sign me up. I will try my best to come up with something and right now I'm not sure what that is.

But, life takes us to places we never thought we would go and to places that we never thought we would venture... Life's Journeys, right????

So, now I'm off to see what splendiforous things are awaiting me and you.

[graybonnie]

Sign me up please!

[ruthpics]

Not sure what I am doing, but you can sign me up anyway!

[DeniseD]

Sign me up, too. :)

[Marretje]

Me too please, love this theme.

[Nevermore]

I was wondering where you went! So glad you are joining this swap.

[Marretje]

Mmm, I was on a 'journey' in France :D and I had a major house refreshement where everything what could be going wrong was going wrong including my internet connection and due the activities an accident with my hand so a little 'wingless'. But back from the holidays with a fixed hand and 'body' and internet connection ready for a 'Life's Journey'.

[happyrobyn]

YAY!!!! Mar's back!

Becky - I've been on lots of "journeys" so put me down please!!

[webchyck]

YAY!!!! Mar's back!

Becky - I've been on lots of "journeys" so put me down please!!

Hoo boy! Have you!

[webchyck]

Well, we've got 15 so far, and you have until Saturday to sign up! This sounds like it's going to be a fun one for all! Can't wait to see what's cookin' in everyone's quirky brains!

[webchyck]

I had such an epiphany today with my card idea! I'm sure you are all going to think me so clever! LOL! It just popped into my brain...I will call it divine inspiration, so don't give me any credit! Can't wait to get them put together!

[happyrobyn]

I think the spirit found us both. I already created mine. However, I'm afraid my epiphany may not be too divine!

[Nevermore]

Well, I already created mine 6 days ago. It is all in my head. I just have to scrap it, print it and embellish it. ROTFLMBO.

[DeniseD]

Yeah, doing the happy dance! I actually have a card ready before Becky sends out the list, a first! :p

[webchyck]

Whew! It was touch and go there today. Didn't think I was going to be able to find the hardware I needed for my card, but I think I found something that will work. We'll see. Saturday, the 7th, is the deadline. Are we all full up yet?

[PamPie]

:( I am going to be sitting this one out...

[webchyck]

What? PAM! No way! Oh, okay...I guess you're entitled to sit one out! ;D I'm getting ready to send the list out right now!

[mizamigo]

Oh boy, I got my July ATC done and printed and all the envelopes addressed. And, I've even put the June ATCs (sorry to be late on those!) in there too.

So, tomorrow I will head on out to the Post Office and see if I can get them mailed.

Can't wait to see what's in store for this month. I Love getting "snail" mail now.

[webchyck]

Finally got my backs done and the two pieces put together...perhaps I'll get the envies addressed tomorrow or Saturday. Hey, maybe they'll even get in the mail by Monday or Tuesday! This is SO not like me to not be on top of them--I usually don't drag out the putting them together part once I'm on a roll, but life is just in the way! In good and bad ways. I am really excited about these, though, so the wait shall be worth it!

[happyrobyn]

Finally got my backs done and the two pieces put together...perhaps I'll get the envies addressed tomorrow or Saturday. Hey, maybe they'll even get in the mail by Monday or Tuesday! This is SO not like me to not be on top of them--I usually don't drag out the putting them together part once I'm on a roll, but life is just in the way! In good and bad ways. I am really excited about these, though, so the wait shall be worth it!
I can't wait to see what you have created!!!!

[PamPie]

Victoria~ thank you for the card, even though I'm not participating this time around--I like all the familiar quotes!

[Diginellie]

My goodness, quirks are receiving cards already and I am sitting here cutting mine out. I decided to go very Zen this month and I used a white b/g LOL Bad idea, now I can't see where the edges are and they will be crooked. I am re framing crooked as quirky :) Hope to post on Monday :)

[graybonnie]

LOL...Victoria just love your adages. Girl, you need some sensible shoes... LOL

[webchyck]

I've got my cards in their envelopes! Making progress...even have the envelopes addressed. Just need some return address labels and stamps and I'll be all set...really, really excited about sending these!

[happyrobyn]

I've got my cards in their envelopes! Making progress...even have the envelopes addressed. Just need some return address labels and stamps and I'll be all set...really, really excited about sending these!
The suspense is killing me!!!! And, as you have probably guessed, mine are not yet in the mail. LOL! I mean, we are still in the same month as the challenge....

[Diginellie]

I have posted mine today but I realised after I sealed the envelopes that I forgot to write the number and quantity on the backs. Sooo I made 16 and if you could all write a number on yours based on Becky's list then that will be perfect. That's if you care LOL. So Becky would be 1/16 etc.

Anyhow you should get them in about a week :)

[graybonnie]

YEAH Helen... you get created a Quirk-uniquiness...LOL...I know a few of my set have some crazy numbers going on!

[indybev]

Hmmm. Am I missing somebody? I only count 13 ...... unless I send myself 3, of course!

[webchyck]

There are only 13 participants this round, but I usually make more than are participating, too. I think that's what Helen is saying. I don't think we're too hung up on the series info, though, so don't worry about it, Helen!

[mizamigo]

Thank you, Miss Bev, for my first July Journeys ATC. What a wonderful route you have taken me on.

[happyrobyn]

Me, too!!! Love it Bev!!

[happyrobyn]

I blame all 13 of you for my drinking problem this month!!! ROFL! Seems I need 13 bottlecaps to complete my cards. Ten down, 3 to go ... oh wait! I need one for me, too! And I always send a couple to quirk friends not in the swap. Better get to the liquor store!

13 bottles of beer on the wall, 13 bottles of beer
Take one down, pass it around,
12 bottles of beer on the wall .......

[indybev]

Gee, Life's Journey in a beer bottle cap. I can hardly wait!

[happyrobyn]

Gee, Life's Journey in a beer bottle cap. I can hardly wait!
LOL Bev! But it's actually not beer....

[Diginellie]

Thank you Victoria I received 2 of your cards today - Country Chic, so cute and your Life's Journeys, really interesting.


Yes I always make 16 as I use Picture Package and I also swap with 2 friends here who `play along' with our theme of the month. Hope I haven't confused everyone :p

[graybonnie]

Bev...great card and a self portait too! I hope your journey adds a few more stars before you are done.

[Marretje]

Victoria got your wonderful cards today, I love them, what a suprize to get two cards.

Bev I received yours too, love your selfportrait and I hope you drive in a saver car :D this car makes it really a Journey.

Mine are in the mail too, but I'm affraid that someone gets two cards :rolleyes: , when I was ready I missed one card. But to open all the envelopes, write them again and put new stamps on them is :eek:, well I hopes that who has the two cards can enjoyed them.

[happyrobyn]

Ms. Becky ... I got it, I GOT IT!!! Now I know why you were so excited to send them out. I love it! Did you purposefully point them in a certain direction? Mine is sitting on 'wherever' ... are you trying to tell me something? Well, at least I'm not 'nowhere!'

[webchyck]

Yeah, Robyn, I sat around thinking about where each of you were in life and pointed the pointer in the proper direction just knowing the U.S. and international postal systems would make sure to keep them pointed RIGHT WHERE I LEFT THEM! (LMAO you goof!) hahahahaha! But see? Now you get it, right? A GREAT IDEA, right? I'm patting myself on the back (only it's more like the top of my shoulder because I can't reach my back really).

Hey, Bev! I got your card! I'm ready to take off to those destinations, too...ready to leave sorrow behind, thank you very much! Great card! Thanks for swapping!

[happyrobyn]

Yeah, Robyn, I sat around thinking about where each of you were in life and pointed the pointer in the proper direction just knowing the U.S. and international postal systems would make sure to keep them pointed RIGHT WHERE I LEFT THEM! (LMAO you goof!) hahahahaha! But see? Now you get it, right? A GREAT IDEA, right? I'm patting myself on the back (only it's more like the top of my shoulder because I can't reach my back really).
Well at least I didn't end up on nowhere! YES ... it was a stroke of genius!

[indybev]

were in my mailbox today! Lucky me!
Helen: Everyone who receives your card should visit this site:
http://www.care-givers.com/pages/journal/chopwood.html
Your card is a beautiful reminder of life's journey. Thank you.
Becky: I'm heading S by SE between Elsewhere and Somewhere. I can hardly wait to get there! How clever are you!

[mizamigo]

Woo Hoo!!! I finally got a Becky ATC... and I'm closing in on "wherever"... YEAH, I think I can get there from here. Thanks!

[graybonnie]

I totally agree Becky's ATC is the best!

[PamPie]

What a cool idea you had for your card, Becky! And thank you so much for sharing one with me, even though I'm not officially in the swap this time around--I'm pleased you sent one my way!

[graybonnie]

Helen, helen, helen...your ATC is prefect!

[Marretje]

Helen thank you so much for your wonderful card, love the softtones and quote, just beautiful. Thank you too for the replacement of the chocolate card, I will keep them both near eachother.

[indybev]

I received your lovely "free heart" today, Ruth. Thanks so much for making my day!

[webchyck]

I'm so glad you all share my excitement over my card! LOL! I am tickled pink! I am sitting here enjoying Helen's card today! What a great sentiment, and so pretty! Thanks!

[indybev]

Marretje, your card is exquisite. You are such a talented artist! Thank you.

[mizamigo]

Mar, your ATC finally arrived and now I can see why everyone is raving about it. Wonderful and thank you!

[webchyck]

I've received Mar and Ruth's cards! So lovely, ladies! Thank you!

[graybonnie]

Oh Mar....what a lovely little package! The old woman is a hoot! Thanks bunches!

[Diginellie]

Cards are starting to land in my Mailbox. Thankyou Bev, yours is so clever, Becky, so cool now I see what everyone was exclaiming about, and Ruth your gorgeous `Free Heart'. Thankyou all.:)

[Pixeldigger]

Thank you so much for your cards, Ladies. I have been having a bit of a tiresome time with health, so I haven't actually posted your cards yet, but at least they are now printed out, backed and in their addressed envelopes, so I am getting there.

A bright spark in a grey month is that my newest family member was born on Monday night, she weighed 4.5 oz at birth and takes after her daddy, with a good appetite and a laid-back attitude. I haven't seen her yet, but will post pictures as soon as I am allowed to visit. Her name is Freya and she is a Bichon Frise.

[graybonnie]

Ruth...what a cool card. So soft and flowing...very tranquil.

My cards of still in production. Tried something different which is taking a bit of time. Everything will be in the mail by the end of the month.

[Pixeldigger]

That sounds like fun, Bonnie, I will be interested to see what it looks like.

[PamPie]

Ruth, such loveliness in your card--so pretty. AND you added a dimensional object to the front--something new for you ;) It's perfect.
Thank you so much for including me in your mailing, even though I'm not part of this round--very thoughtful...

[Pixeldigger]

The cards are in the post box as of yesterday, you should get them soon. Thanks, Robyn for the background paper and thanks to a friend of mine who lent me something precious to her.

[DeniseD]

I wanted to thank all the ladies for all the very cool cards. This month flew by. :)

[Marretje]

Yeh, got the wonderful cards of Becky, Ruth and Judy. They are all so wonderful done and special, love them all.

Judy congrats with the new born little girl what a 'Happiness' should that be. Wait until she can walk :D.

[mizamigo]

Well here I was thinking that my post office had gone on strike (against me) because I wasn't getting all the neat ATCs I was expecting to get.

But, my dH saved the day and brought me Ruth's ATC this afternoon. Thanks Ruth! Beautiful.

[ruthpics]

I am finally getting caught up at DAQ! I have been so busy lately, summer is passing much quicker than I want. Hope you all are enjoying your season!

Thank you Victoria, Bev, Becky, Mar and Helen!
Your cards are beautiful, clever and inspiring!

[Nevermore]

Turning myself in, can't stand being a fugitive anymore. As most of you know, I just came back from a two week vacation and I am already sadly aware
1. that I won't get my cards done in time
2. that it will take me skulking around to get someone (whistling whistling whistling and looking tres nonchalant in Ms. Webchyk's general direction) to resend me the list of participants
3. that I will try to get them done this weekend but it always take me longer than scheduled because I still struggle a little with cutting and gluing.

I think Max will help me again, he gets the credit for the inspiration for sure. I did draft up a couple of takes early in the month but got sidelined trying to get ready to take the vacation.

So, I think it is best for me (and, really, for you all because you know I love to post and whinge!!!) if I decide right here and now to send out July and August together.

To make up for it, here is the latest Max joke:

A teddy bear walks into a restaurant. The waiter asks him what he can get for him. "Nothing, thank you" says the bear, "I'm stuffed." I howled when I heard that. Truly. He gets his sense of humour from his mom. My favourite joke of all time is very similar. A dog limps into a bar. The bartender asks him what he can get him. "Nothing," says the dog, "I'm looking for the man that shot my paw".

[ruthpics]

To make up for it, here is the latest Max joke:

A teddy bear walks into a restaurant. The waiter asks him what he can get for him. "Nothing, thank you" says the bear, "I'm stuffed."

ROFL...tell Max, I think his joke is brilliant!

[mizamigo]

Hey Kim, welcome back, I missed your ramblings and your observations. Please tell Max that I loved his joke. Very good!!!

As for combing the ATCs to send out - that's fine with me. I've certainly done that (like putting June & July together). I know you are going to come up with something spectacular so I don't mind a bit waiting for your goodies.

(P.S. quilting has actually been done on a sewing machine even as far back as the mid-1800s - some "purists" think you have to do "hand" quilting; but if that were the case I would still be on my first quilt...)

[indybev]

Your card was a bright spot in my mailbox yesterday, Judith. Thanks.

[Diginellie]

Mar and Judith - your cards landed here in Australia yesterday. I was in bed with Flu so Mar your card was delivered to my bedside by my husband - he was really taken by the map in the envelope (he is very left brained) I loved your concept of `just jump' like the Nike ad. I sometimes think that when I hear young women - in their words `trying to decide whether or not to have a baby' I feel like saying just do it!! LOL

Speaking of babies your card was so good Judith - I love the footprint in the sand on the back. But I am confused about the camels? on the front. I think I am missing something here, quite possible in quirkland I know :)

[graybonnie]

Dee Dee ~ your inspiration has arrived...love the texture...love the colors...just love it!

[indybev]

Ditto here, DeeDee. A nice addition to my ever-growing collection!

[webchyck]

I received Judith and Denise's cards! So great! Thanks for swapping!!!

[Pixeldigger]

Camels are the SHIP of the desert. I tried to make the background a desert sand colour LOL, to match the footprint in the sand on the back. All to do with going places in the journey through life.

All my life I wanted to travel and as an adult, I have done so, including more than one desert. As technology improves, the world will become an even smaller place, I wonder where the little child will travel.

[Marretje]

Received Denise's wonderful card too. Love the colors, great job.

[mizamigo]

Denise, thank you so much for July's ATC. I love the colors, blendings and the way you portrait that time line. Wonderful card.

[Nevermore]

I posted above why I needed to wait before opening my cards this month (will do it this lovely long weekend) but Max got to the mail tonight and saw one addressed to him and me so he opened it. Thanks much, Judith, he made me promise to write and tell you it is beautiful.

P.S. As he was opening it, he said, "Oh, it's gold on the top. Maybe someone is sending us a credit card." But being 7 he was just as happy to get a trading card. Being 47 and understanding that credit cards come with credit card statements every month, so was I!

[Diginellie]

Thanks Judith now I get it - I was really racking my brains trying to work that one out :) At least I picked they were camels LOL

[Diginellie]

Denise thank you for your card, beautiful colours and blending. It's wonderful how much can be conveyed in such a small area.

[mizamigo]

Judith, thank you! I love your baby and your footprint. Great stuff these ATCs!!!

[Nevermore]

and I am sweating up a storm. Froze my butt off my entire vacation and here I am with the ceiling fan going berserk so early in the morning.

Waiting for Ruth to get here (yay! another visit!)

Opening my stack of cards (trying to fish them out from the bills. Don't want to see the bills.)

Already told Judith how much I loved her card (Max, too).

Bonnie, got Country Chic and that Betsy Sue is a wonder!

Becky, I am halfway between elsewhere and somewhere--sounds just about right!

Ruth, love the main card and the maze. You should produce a game pack for that provo tin. Great for family car trips! Your corners on the main card are perfectly rounded!

Helen, the zen saying is just beautifully illustrated.

Mar, I would have been thrilled with the card without even getting an ATC! What a funky title for that woman...

Denise, I love the treatment on the couple, such an overall funky blending job and what is with the upside down dates, lol!

Bev, you are just too cute in that roadster!!! and Max Trax is wonderful!!!

Victoria, holy cow! I got: Funky fat birds on a white picket fence, Max's gorgeous card and the funny Take me Away journey!!!

You guys are just the BEST!!!!

[DeniseD]

I wanted to thank you all again for such lovely cards, they are so fun to receive.

Bonnie - Wow, that is some serious cutting! Fabulous card. :)

[indybev]

My mailbox yielded treasure again today! Thank you Bonnie. WOW, what a lot of work went into that lovely card. I will give it a place of prominence. Tnx

[Diginellie]

Bonnie I have received your stunning card, so much work but it looks wonderful in my album - thank you :)

[kygirl]

I actually mailed my June and July cards today. I'm sorry they're so late. Between computer issues and printing problems, the cards just took way too long to put together.

I also had a chance to organize my June/July ATCs today, and ladies, they're just wonderful. I think the Journey's cards may be my favorites yet.

[webchyck]

Ack! I've had Bonnie's amazing card for days now and forgot to come in here to thank her! Bonnie...you must have agile little fingers to cut out those hats, girl! Just amazing! I'm loving the 3D-ness of your card and the bright colors! Thanks so much!

[PamPie]

Thank you Donna for the journey card even though I wasn't involved for the month--I am pleased to have it in my collection :)

[happyrobyn]

OK ... they're DONE! Am I late? No ... not in the happyworld I live in. Time is not relative here. But I wanted to let you know that I had these designed at the beginning of July but they required lots of drinking on my part to get the backs done! And then I finally got all of the bottlecaps and tonight I got out the hammer and started smashing and nailing ... this after drinking the last two. Fun stuff. Sorry for any of you who get bottlecaps with orange body glitter on them ... I can 'splain ... really!

[webchyck]

Yoo hoo! Donna! Robyn is drinking again...do we have to fly to Texas to intervene? But hey, now that I have your attention...thanks for the beautiful June and July cards!

[happyrobyn]

Yoo hoo! Donna! Robyn is drinking again...do we have to fly to Texas to intervene? But hey, now that I have your attention...thanks for the beautiful June and July cards!
Please come visit!!! ANYTIME! Really! I'll fix us all a stiff one (I'm talking about a drink here Becky!).

[kygirl]

Glad you liked the cards, Becky. So, when's the Texas trip?

[happyrobyn]

Glad you liked the cards, Becky. So, when's the Texas trip?
Yes ... when? You can just count it as part of your ADSR challenge!

[webchyck]

I bet it's hot there. I think I'll stay here. Although I am tempted by the stiff one!

[happyrobyn]

I bet it's hot there. I think I'll stay here. Although I am tempted by the stiff one!
Yes - you would just distract me. As you are well aware, I am already a day behind on my reading. LOL!

[webchyck]

Hey, we're caught up now, aren't we? (Robyn and I are doing a book together...The Purpose Driven Life. Robyn is finding out that DRINKING is not the purpose of life; and I am finding out that SEX isn't either...we're not sure what's left! ;D)

[graybonnie]

Happy morning....beautiful cards were hidden in the mail pile....thanks ever so much Judith and Donna :D

[happyrobyn]

Hey, we're caught up now, aren't we? (Robyn and I are doing a book together...The Purpose Driven Life. Robyn is finding out that DRINKING is not the purpose of life; and I am finding out that SEX isn't either...we're not sure what's left! ;D)
Rock 'n' Roll! That's what's left!! 'Cause we've crossed off sex and drugs!

[webchyck]

Are you saying we have to go on the road as groupies???? Oh no!!!!

[happyrobyn]

God Groupies!

[Diginellie]

I actually mailed my June and July cards today. I'm sorry they're so late. Between computer issues and printing problems, the cards just took way too long to put together.

I also had a chance to organize my June/July ATCs today, and ladies, they're just wonderful. I think the Journey's cards may be my favorites yet.



Donna I received your cards yesterday - a lovely surprise, they are both so unusual and well... quirky... LOL Thankyou

[kygirl]

Thanks, Helen.

[webchyck]

God Groupies!

:D

Read your chapters or I'm send the God Squad after you! LOL!

[ruthpics]

Donna, thank you so much for your wonderful June and July cards!

Thank you, Denise, your card is warm and beautiful!

Judith, love your card - front and back!

Bonnie, love the fun message and colours of your card - love the application of the hats!

Another wonderful collection! Thanks to everyone!

[DeniseD]

Hey, we're caught up now, aren't we? (Robyn and I are doing a book together...The Purpose Driven Life. Robyn is finding out that DRINKING is not the purpose of life; and I am finding out that SEX isn't either...we're not sure what's left! ;D)

What! I need to pop by more often, lol. Good luck on your quest. :)

[webchyck]

What! I need to pop by more often, lol. Good luck on your quest. :)

Thank you, Denise! LOL!

I am a day behind in our reading! Maybe I'd better get off here and go READ!

[happyrobyn]

I can't believe I'm ahead of you!! But not for long. First day of school today and I have literally HOURS of paperwork to complete!!

[webchyck]

Did you get through the paperwork?

[happyrobyn]

That would be a big N.O.!!!

[webchyck]

Are you going to read Day 24?

[happyrobyn]

read 23 last night at baseball practice. Will read 24 at work today. That's the right chapter, eh?

[Nevermore]

I have 'em tagged and bagged, so to speak. Finished. A little note to tuck inside and even the labels finished. But alas!!! Not one single envelope in the house! Never fear. Envelopes and stamps will be purchased tomorrow and at very long last my July Journey cards can begin theirs!!!

[happyrobyn]

Guess I can officially send mine then and still keep my title as the last to send them out.

[indybev]

Your cards received, and duly (and reverently) placed on the proper pages of my ATC collection. Thanks, Kim, for the note as well. We'll miss you next month but we know you'll be recharging your batteries and coming back roaring!!

[ruthpics]

Kim, your card is so very clever! Thank you!

[webchyck]

I have some beautiful Life's Journeys ATCs to thank the creators for today! Thank you Alice for the Orient-inspired piece! And thank you Kim for the chuckle! How many times did you poke yourself with the safety pins while sticking them into the cards? (Har Har!)