One of the best things for a crafter about Christmas is making ornaments!
Paper, clay, fabric, lace! The sky is the limit. With so many options and adorable ideas, it's no wonder making ornaments can be so addicting!
I found these cuties HERE on Etsy. Such a simple and stunning ornament!
I loved making these little birdies last year. Just cut two shapes out of fabric, add little stuffing and embellish. Once you start you'll find it's hard to stop.
Check out these adorable fabric candy canes I found HERE on Flickr!
This year I want to give paper clay a try like these stunning snowmen I found HERE on Etsy.
I would like to invite you to join me for an ornament swap!
Here's how we will play. If you are interested please email the following information to cdvcreations@yahoo.com titled "Ornament Swap"
1. Your name and complete address
2. A link to your website, store, gallery, blog, or any other site where your artwork can be viewed.
3. Please let me know if you have swapped before and if it has been through a swap community, or other blog hosted swaps.
4. Please let me know what color group you would be interested in:
* Pinks and Blue
* Whites and cream
* Winter blues
* Red and Green
* Retro Brights (Fuchsia, pinks, turquoise, red, green, etc.)
5. Let me know what interest you most.
* birds, nest, nature things
* cupcakes, candy canes and kitschy things
* French inspired and elegant things
* typical holiday snowmen, santa, and reindeer
* Anything as long as roses are involved!
This information must be received by November 1st!
Once sign ups are closed I will group everyone the best I can according to color interest by groups of 4 people. Because ornaments are like potato chips, you can't have just one, each group will be responsible for making 3 ornaments for each member in their group. For example you will make and receive a total of 9 ornaments. You will be responsible for packaging these ornaments in a SAFE and SECURE manor and shipping them to each member of your group. You will have a whole month to make your ornaments and have them shipped out to your partner by November 30th. This way everyone will have their ornaments in time to enjoy them for Christmas.
INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS
Please feel free to join us! We would love to have you! I would ask however that you can be a little flexible with me. My goal will be to group you together to help with shipping cost. Therefore you may not be able to be grouped by color interest and might have to be a little flexible in this area. Meaning you might have to make one group member one color, and the next a different color palette. I really appreciate your understanding.
IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS
We all love to receive pretty things carefully constructed with care adored in lovely packaging. So please take this into consideration when making your ornaments. It's simple! Here are a few suggestions to help you out!
No glue should be showing.
GOOD glues should be used so parts stay attached and don't arrive in pieces.
Simply printed images just won't do. Don't be afraid to embellish with love.
Paper ornaments should be constructed sturdy and not flimsy.
Don't be afraid to use a little sparkle.
Bubble wrapping before wrapping in pretty tissue could save your fragile works of art from arriving damaged.
Let the post office know your box is fragile. Even if it maybe fine, it still doesn't hurt.
Creative wrapping is always a nice touch.
A simple pretty note to say hello can warm the heart.
Courtesy goes a long way! Life happens, and most of us are understanding. Please notify me and your group immediately if something has come up and you are unable to ship on time. I will do my very best to resolve these issues the best I can. All I ask is you keep me informed.
You are more than welcomed if you wish to share your ornaments with others as you receive them, but if anyone is interested we will be doing a blog swap reveal on December 3rd and I want to encourage everyone to post about your swap returns then. I will be providing a list of names then on my blog for others to stop by and visit.
I am really looking forward to this swap and do hope you will join me! Please feel free to post the swap buttons on your blog and share with others. The more the merrier!
Hey Cassie I would love to join in. I just went to Colleen Moody's paperclay dolls class and am dying to make something else! I will email you with my details. Becs
Posted by: Becs | October 17, 2011 at 02:30 PM
This looks like it'll be a wonderful swap! I was just drooling over the torn music sheet ornaments on Etsy the other day...LOVE THEM!! And my baby girl and I have been playing with paper clay. It's such a fun medium!!! Mary
Posted by: Mary Brockway | October 17, 2011 at 04:49 PM
oh boy - i wish i could play. i can't as i'll be in florida til nov 30th and i will be without art supplies (except my journal and markers). i am sure this is going to be one fantastic swap!!
Posted by: roc nicholas | October 17, 2011 at 05:44 PM
I would love to join,so please count me in,.great swap,. love Christmas,. love Glenda xx
Posted by: glenda sellwood | October 18, 2011 at 02:56 AM
Oh yes ....I am sending you my info right now ...thanks
Posted by: tabitha | October 18, 2011 at 06:13 AM
Just discovered your blog. Would like to join the ornament swap!
Posted by: Linda Bloom | October 18, 2011 at 08:14 AM
im going to send you the info right now....
Robin
Posted by: Robin Sanchez | October 18, 2011 at 01:51 PM
Sound like a great swap just found your blog and would like to join this swap.
Posted by: Patricia | October 19, 2011 at 05:42 AM
Sounds fabulous! Just sent you an email! :)
Posted by: Heather - Speckled Egg | October 19, 2011 at 07:25 AM
just sent you an email!!
Posted by: Jessica | October 19, 2011 at 08:34 AM
Cassandra, I would love to join your fabulous swap! I'm sending you an email with the info requested :)
Posted by: mercedes scott | October 19, 2011 at 03:19 PM
Wonderful! Sent you an email too.
Posted by: Kris Pare | October 20, 2011 at 03:19 AM
Hi Sweetie!
Wow I am so inspired! I am in an ornament swap and had no idea of what do. Now I feel like I will be able to come up with something special and unique. Can't wait! Thanks for sharing all your beautiful artwork.
Hugs,
Holly
Posted by: holly | October 20, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Just found your blog though Artful Blogging, I look forward to reading more. Your site is lovely!
Posted by: Sue S | October 23, 2011 at 07:59 PM
I would love to do this swap, I have emailed you.
Posted by: Jenny's Heart | October 25, 2011 at 10:49 AM
I would love to do this swap! I love the musical note ornaments above! Thanks for sharing. I'm sending my email to you now!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MISTYSCLAYCUTIES?ref=si_shop
Posted by: mistycallman@yahoo.com | October 25, 2011 at 12:42 PM
ooohhhh!
a Christmas
swap is just
what i need!
i'll send an
email pronto!
Posted by: miss lynn | October 25, 2011 at 05:44 PM
I've emailed my info, yay!
Posted by: Peace Schuyler | October 28, 2011 at 09:02 AM
I would like to participate and send you an email w/ my info, but I cannot seem to locate your email address. Can you send it to me?
senagarrett@aol.com
Thanks :)
Sena
Posted by: By the Bluegrass | November 01, 2011 at 08:54 AM
ooop...just found it. I'll send you an email. :)
Posted by: By the Bluegrass | November 01, 2011 at 08:55 AM
I want to sign you, and to participate in swap.obozavam to. I am afraid because I do not understand the language and the translation is los.mogu I am from srebije that participates. pray that we pompgnete.
Posted by: zivka ivanovic | February 19, 2012 at 12:29 PM