Hi all! Sorry it has taken so long to get these May cards up, however I think you'll find the results worth the wait. Our May card swap challenge was Mosaics! Lots of little pieces interpreted lots of different ways. Take a peak below -
Andrea's Card:
Andrea's card was pretty in pink with abstract mosaic pieces in rosy hues tucked behind a piece of vellum for a frosted look. A frayed piece of Daisy Bucket paper ribbon is stapled to the front for added whimsy. Nicely done Andrea.Linda M.'s Card:
This card is a hoot - or at least a cluck! Linda used a variety of earth tone papers to piece together a mosaic back drop. Its hard to see in the photo, but she even used sand paper in the mix creating lots of fun texture. Stamped chicken feed and stamped chicken feet, a piece of real chicken coop, and a friendly little chicken add to the light hearted message - 'Just Chicken In'. Very fun Linda - I loved this card.Jodi's Card:
A myriad of pastels are cleverly pieced together on this light-hearted card. The fairies stamped on the front are from a 'Crafty Secrets' stamp set and are adorned in glitter - a fanciful touch. Jodi actually glued her mosaic pieces on a large sheet before trimming them down into smaller square pieces (used as the four squares that form her back drop). Great idea Jodi!Kathy's Card:
Kathy cut and pieced hearts out of a variety of paper patterns to create a heartfelt interpretation of mosaic (no pun intended). Hand drawn stitching along the edge of the pieces completes the hand quilted feel and a textured back drop adds the perfect finishing touch to this sweet card.Cheryl's Card:
So many ways to tell someone how you feel, why not say it with a mosaic? Cheryl did just that with this clever card - first she stamped I love you', 'friends', and 'you make me happy' on a variety of square pieces then scattered them across a striped background for a fun mosaic idea! Linda R's Card:
Linda R. actually printed an image of a lovely spring flower on a label before slicing it into smaller pieces and carefully piecing them back together on a striking black background. This was a great idea - a mosaic in the truest sense of the word. Good work Linda.Patti's Card:
I love the color pallet and overall feel of this card. Patti created a simple mosaic backdrop with four patterned squares, then overlaid them with a geometric flower and leaves. Patti said she drew her inspiration from the simplicity of an Amish quilt - with a tropical twist! Nicely done.MaryAnn's Card:
Don't feel like piecing all those tiny squares together - here's a unique idea - emboss them! MaryAnn's card features an embossed mosaic background in striking black and white. A very classy combination and a nicely done card MaryAnn.Anita's Card:
Another black and white interpretaion with a touch of turquoise, Anita created a mosaic backdrop, then mounted a combination of fun spring sayings on top. A well thought out and well put together card Anita!Selestina's Card:
Selestina created a very clever thank you card by piecing together a heart on the front, with the message 'with all my heart' on the inside! Pearlescent papers in pastel colors add to the overall texture of the card - a nice card as usual Selestina!My Card:
My mosaic is actually a combination of different size squares and rectangles pieced onto a black background, with a hand pieced tulip on top. It was kind of a contemporary interpretation of mosaic. The mosaic itself is actually mounted on the 'envelope', which is a CD style slider. The card itself is just a simple bi-fold card with a saying stamped on front.Well, that does it for our fabulous May-saic cards. Be sure to check back tomorrow for our June card swap results - our June challenge was origami - you won't want to miss it! Thanks to all who help make our swaps so wonderful and thanks to all of you for checking in.
Lisa
