Creations by Tee

Altered!

2012-01-31T11:04:00.001-05:00

Altered - Fancy Feast Cat Food Can

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Altered - Fancy Feast Cat Food Can

Altered - Plastic Creamer Container

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You Can Alter Anything! Hugs Tee

Tag A Month - Feb

2012-01-30T18:47:00.001-05:00

Send 1 Partner a Size #5 (4 3/4" x 2 3/8") Altered Tag.
*Important* Please Make All Your Tags of The Month This Size Only!
The Theme is February! Hearts/Valentines Day/Ground Hog Day! Your Imagination is the Limit!

Partners Assigned Feb.1st.
Send Out Tags To Your Partner By Feb. 7th

( If Anyone Would Like To Join The Swap- It's Not Too Late!

I or Someone Else Will Swap With You Until The End Of February!)

*Tag A Month Participates Are Listed In The Sidebar @ My Swap Blog The Altered Paper*

Next Months Tag Theme Will Be Spring/St.Patrick's!
Join One or Join All!
(At The End Of The Year You Will Have 12 Altered Tags to Combine Into A Tag Book Representing The Year 2012!)
Swap Partners Will Be Assigned @ Each Months End.
An Email With Partners Info Will be Sent To You.
You Must Email Your Swap Partner For Their Mailing Address!

IMPORTANT: If Your In All 12 Tag A Month Swaps Do Nothing! I Will Automatically Add Your Name To Participates List Each Month!
If There is a Month That You Can Not Swap Tags-
Email Me: The Altered Paper @ Gmail.Com
And I Will Take You Off The List For That Month!
I Hope Everyone Stays For The Full Year!

Everyone is Welcome To Join In @ Anytime!

*Tags Will Be Due Out By The 7th Of Each Month*

12 Tags of 2012:

Jan-Winter/New Years

Feb-Hearts/Valentines/Groundhog Day

March- Spring/St. Patrick's

April- Showers/Aprils Fool/Earth Day/Easter

May- Flowers/Mothers Day

June-Summer/ Fathers Day/Flag Day

July-Red,White & Blue/Fireworks

Aug-Sun/Bathing Beauty's

Sept-Fall

Oct-Halloween

Nov-Thanksgiving

Dec-Christmas

To Sign Up Email Me @ The Altered Paper with Your Blog Name/Link
Happy Creating & Swapping!

Paris & Co 6 x 6 Paper Pad

**AND As A Special Thank You for Participating- 1 Person each Month Will Receive a 6 x 6 Paper Pad!**
February's Paper Pad Is The Paris & Company Designer Card Stock Collection by My Minds Eye
1 (Tag a Month) Participate Will Be Selected @ Random on Feb 14th to Receive the Paper Pad!
Happy Creating & Swapping

In Case Of Uneven Numbers in The Tag Swap-If Anyone is interested in Partnering Up With 2 Swap Partners Let Me Know!

PS.Please Feel Free To Post The Tag of Month Picture On Your Blogs Sidebar - Linking Back To The Altered Paper! Many Thanks! Hugs,Tee
Please Read Swap Info.
Hugs,Tee

Ribbon Swap

2012-01-30T16:08:00.002-05:00

I joined a Fun Ribbon Swap @ MrSchiEvous Crafts, hosted by Elysia!
We Were To Swap Partners 6 Different Ribbons!
Here Are The Ribbons I received From My Swap Partner Amber @ In Scrap'tuation

Ribbon Swap

Thank You Amber! I Enjoyed This Swap And Am Ready For Another! Hugs,Tee

Mystery Envelope #8

2012-01-30T15:17:00.000-05:00

Here is The Mystery Envelope Contents I Received from my Swap Partner Michelle @ The Tattered Quilt Cottage!

Mystery Envelope Contents

I Created a Banner Panel With Items

Items not Used

I Had Fun With This Challenge! Thanks Michelle!
Mystery Envelope #9 Challenge/Swap Is Open Unti 2/18th For Sign Ups @ My Swap Blog The Altered Paper !
These Envelope Swaps Are A Fun & Inexpensive Swap To Do!

This is How it Works: Mail a Standard Size Envelope Filled With Mystery Items to Your Swap Partner. With The Envelopes Contents They Must Create Something Using @ Least 75% Of The Contents! Create A Tag, ATC, Bookmarks etc!
A Fun Challenge Swap!
Happy Creating & Swapping! Hugs,Tee

Winter Stick Pins Swap Slideshow

2012-01-30T00:07:00.000-05:00

Please Send Me Your Stick Pin Swap Photos To Include in Slideshow To Share Your Creativity! Hugs,tee

Tag A Month - Jan

2012-01-29T11:25:00.000-05:00

Tag A Month Swap

I almost forgot to show you the Gorgeous Tag I received from my Swap Partner Chris @ It's The Simple Things In Life for January's Tag A Month Swap (12 Tags of 2012)! Thanks Chris! I Love It, especially the sentiment- If Nothing Never Changed, There Would Be No Butterflies!
Perfect For The Transition into the New Year! Hugs,Tee
Here Are The Rest of The Photos of The Tag Creations For January!

Thank You Ladies For Joining & Sharing! Hugs,Tee

Pin Cushion Swap Partners Assigned!

2012-01-29T08:35:00.001-05:00

Altered Jar w/Pin Cushion Lid Created by Mom

Here Are The Partners For The Pin Cushion Swap:

Elysia @ MrschiEvous Crafts & Karen @ Karens Monday Musings

Oliva @ Oliva's Creative Quest & Donna @ Red Apple Junction

Elisabet @ Mossberry Cottage & Mrs A @ It's An Alien Life

Jean @ Lilac Lane Livery & Fran @ The Bagg Lady

If anyone made an extra Pin Cushion and would like to swap me, let me know!
I made 2 using little fancy feast cat cans!

An Email With Partners Email Info Is On Its Way!
You Must Contact Them To Exchange Address's!
Please Post The Creations Made & Received on your Blog!
If You Would Send Me A Pic - To Include In A Slideshow for my Blog - To Share With Everyone Your Work!
Hugs,Tee
And Happy Swapping!

Tag Tuesday

2012-01-28T22:36:00.002-05:00

Bonjour! xoxoxo

Linking To Tag Tuesday! This Weeks Theme was Vintage.
I used an Antoinette image, flower bouquet, pearls & a Little lace to Embellish.
Next Weeks Theme-Lace! Love Lace!!
Happy Creating! Hugs,Tee

Altered Glass Jars

2012-01-27T15:01:00.000-05:00

Altered Glass Jar in Pink W/Pin Cushion Lid

Altered Glass Jar/Dusty Rose - Pin Cushion Lid

Linking To Beverly's Pink Saturday!
Both Jars Were Altered By Mom Who is Craftier Than She @ First thought! What Do You Think?
Jar Lids Were Altered With A Fiber Fill Material to Create a Pin Cushion (3 Layers) & Covered With a piece of a Red Knit.
Using a Hot Glue To Adhere & Cover Jars in Layers of Lace.
Embellished with Lace Ribbons, Pink Roses, Pink Buttons & Altered Stick Pins!
The First Jar Photo Above Was Her First Try @ Altering Jars!
I Hope To Inspire You To Give It A Try!
Hugs From Tee & Mom

Pin Cushion Swap

2012-01-25T23:54:00.000-05:00

Create 1 Pin Cushion (Open Theme/ Style) For Your Partner Along With 3 Altered Stick Pins!
What Kind of Pin Cushion You Create Is Up To You. Create Something Your Proud To Send!
For Some Inspiration - See You Tube!
Below is a You Tube Video I Found and Was Amazed by!
It was the Inspiration for a Pin Cushion for this Swap.

http://youtu.be/w6l6aDG2SsM

Altered Fancy Feast Can-

Sign up by Sending Me Your Blog Name &Link To Participate in This Swap!
Sign Up By Jan. 28th
Partners Assigned Jan 29th!
Send Swap By: Feb.3rd
I will Send Out Emails With Your Swap Partners Email- You Will Need To Email Your Partner To Confirm & For Their Mailing Address!
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Open To Everyone With An Active Updated Blog!

Materials Needed For The Above Pin Cushion:
Cat Food Tin-Hair Spray Lid etc.
Glass Marbles (To Weigh Down Container)
Hot Glue Gun
Fiber Fill
Pretty Material Sized To Fit Snug Around Fibber Fill
Rubber Bands
Different Lace,Crochet and or Pretty Roping & Material Scraps To Embellish!
Something Ornate To Adorn & Finish Cushion
3/Altered Stick Pins
http://youtu.be/w6l6aDG2SsM
Lets Alter It! Hugs,Tee

Valentine ATC Swap

2012-01-25T23:53:00.000-05:00

With Love ATC

Create 1 Valentine Themed ATC for your Swap Partner.

Partners Assigned Jan 30th.

Send Out Swap By: Feb 6th

To Sign Up Email Me @ The Altered Paper With Your Blog Name & Link.
When partners Are Assigned You Will Receive an Email with Your Partners Email Address.
Contact Your Partner for Swap Confirmation & Their Mailing Address!
Open To Everyone! International Swapping.

ATC's

2012-01-25T16:08:00.002-05:00

Keeping a Secret ATC

My Keeping a Secret Entry For PDA & Images By Kim's ATC Challenge/ Swap Group Hosted by John @ Artyfax

Vintage Paris

And a ATC I Finished With a Little Lace & Flowers.
Hugs,Tee

Alter it!

2012-01-24T14:00:00.002-05:00

Pearls & Lace

Lace Flower Top

I Altered This Cute Size Garlic Jar With Cream Lace & Pearl Buttons, using a Hot Glue Gun.
The Problem was getting rid if the garlic smell, which was overbearing.Whew!
After many soakings, and a sliced lemon,baking soda, and sitting in the window all day.
The jar Was altered for Button keeping.
Hugs,Tee

Altered Glass Jar

2012-01-23T18:24:00.000-05:00

Embellished Glass Jar

I made this Pink (Pin Cushion Lid) Jar from The Inspiration after visiting Kim's Trash 2 Treasure Challenge Group @ (PDA) Paper Digital Art & Images by Kim. This is Just One of The Fun Challenge/Swap Groups Hosted There!
And Here is Kim's TR2TR Blog for more Inspiration.
I Had Fun Putting This Together.And I Will Use It To Hold My Pink Crafty Things.
So Don't Throw Away Those Empty Jars!
I'm Thinking.. Maybe An Altered Jar Swap Later?
Hugs,Tee

January's Winter Tag Photos

2012-01-23T11:38:00.001-05:00

Visit My Photo Bucket For More Swap Pics
http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/l599/thealteredpaper/Altered%20Tags/Tag%20A%20Month%20Jan/?action=view&current=e5324bd7.pbw

Fancy Feast Can Pin Cushion

2012-01-22T16:19:00.000-05:00

Front

Back

After finding a Video on Making a Pin Cushion that Donna's Mom Did on You Tube. http://youtu.be/w6l6aDG2SsM
I Gave it a Go.
This is the 3rd one I made & my Least Fave. The Other 2 are for the Pin Cushion Swap I'm Hosting @ My Swap Blog > The Altered Paper
I used a little Fancy Feast Cat Food Can & Hot Glued Glass Gems Inside To Weigh it Down.
I was in need for material and opted to cut up a Red Knit Scarf To Create The Cushion. Again I Did Not Have Fiber Fill & Used Instead A Fiber Material I Had on Hand.
Cut out a Square & Pulled Corners To Create A Rounded Dome- I Rubber Banded And Cut A Red Square From Scarf & Rubber Banded that Around The Fiber Material - Trimmed Excesss & Hot Glued All Inside Can op Top Of Glued Down Glass Gems.
Pushed And Rounded While Gluing My Red Dome Creation To Inside Can Rim. ( without gobbing the glue outside of Rim)
That Done, Time To Cover Can Base- I used some wide Red Felt Ribbon Left Over From Christmas & Cut To Cover Can Base.
The Fun Part Next! Embellishing.. Using The Hot(Stringy) Glue Gun!
I Found Myself Over Embellishing Just To Cover Up Little Glue Gobs!
The Glue Gun & I Wrestled The Entire Project.
And I Spent A lot of Time Removing Glue Strings From The Project & Me!
Will I Do This Project Again? Certainly! I Loved The Finished Project!
Makes A Good Gift Idea! Happy Glue Gunning! Hugs,Tee

Tag A Month - January

2012-01-19T16:48:00.002-05:00

Here Is the Mixed Media Tag I created For My Swap Partner Chris @ It's The Simple Things In Life

Let it Snow.

The Background is a Cool Textured Blue Glitter Paper, But The Camera's Flash Has Turned it Purple in This Photo.A Winter Vintage Image & Black Lace To Embellish & Complete Tag.
Linking Tag To The Altered Papers 12 Tags of 2012- Tag A Month Swap For Jan, Which Theme Was Winter/New Year.
{In Next Months Tag Swap -If There Are An Uneven # Of Participates Would Someone Care Swapping 2 Partners Instead of One?}
Let Me Know In Case? Thanks Hugs,Tee

Also I Received My Pretty Tag From Ida @ A splash Of Ida.
Perfect For The 12 Tags Of 2012 Tag Book I Want To Create To House My Tags In!
Thanks Ida! Very Pretty!

Exquisite ATC's

2012-01-19T10:24:00.003-05:00

ATC Holder

Holding 2 ATC's

2 exquisite ATC's!

I Received These 2 Beautifully Done ATC's & Neat Holder From Joy!
I Am in Love With The Way She Has Made The Holder!
(Joy You Do Beautiful work & Need A Blog To Showcase it!)
See Top Photo> She Has Sewed A Button With Thread On For The Closure! Very Neat!
I am Inspired to Give It A Try Too! Thank You!
I Treasure These! Hugs,Tee

Belated Birthday Treat!

2012-01-18T23:17:00.004-05:00

MrSchiEvous Crafts

Elysia @ MrschiEvous Crafts & I Found Out Were Where Both Sagittarius! Both Born In December! Although We Missed the Exact Birthday Date We Were Compelled To Celebrate Late Or Not! Via The Web!
Elysia is So Full of Creative Ideas as You Can See by Way of What She has Sent me in Celebration!
Each Package Wrapped So Smart! One Surprise After Another!
And Eveything Was as Though She Had Seen My Secret Wishlist! She Knew What I Liked & Wanted!
We Both Love Pink! And She Made Sure To Include Pretty Pink Things!
Below Are Pics Of Some - But Not All She Sent in My "Belated Birthday Treat" Goodie Package!
And I Cant wait To Dig in and Create!
Elysia I'm Hoping I Did As Well As You In Your Package! Hopefully Next Year We Do This Again!
I'm Ready, Lol!

Birthday Treat Crafting Goodies

Birthday ATC & Charm

Mini Tea Packet Holder

Tea Packets

Mini Tea Holder Back (I Love This Image!!)Perfect!

Goodies & More Goodies

Fun Rub Ons!

Thank You For The Thoughtful Way You Put This Beautiful Surprise Package Together For Me! HUGS! Tee
Oh I Forgot To Mention Elysia Is Hosting A Ribbon Swap on Her Blog! You Might Like To Get In On That! This Will Be A Fun Swap!

Timeless ATC's

2012-01-17T18:49:00.000-05:00

James

I Love The Look On This Little Boys Face, Sweet & Innocent! I Call Him James

Flowers & Lace

This Young Girl is About White Lace & White Flowers-Purity

Dream

You Hold The Key

Timeless

Love is Forever

So Sweet

Gypsy Heart

Family Photo

This ATC is My Fave! You Can Tell They Are Brothers & Sisters! All Except Baby Who I Added To The Clan! And The Look on The One Little Girls Face Is Priceless! Is it Anger for having to pose for this picture? Or Because She Didn't Get Her Way? I wonder..
Hugs.Tee

Valentine ATC Swap

2012-01-16T23:49:00.003-05:00

@ The Altered Paper

Air Mail

Admit One

Vintage ATC's Swap Slideshow

2012-01-16T16:02:00.000-05:00

Ladies Send Me Your ATC's From The Vintage ATC Swap @ The Altered Paper To include In Slideshow. Thanks & Happy Swapping! Hugs,Tee
http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/l599/thealteredpaper/Artist%20Trading%20Cards/Vintage%20ATC%20Swap/?action=view&current=71d13547.pbw

Paper Heart Collectin 6 x 6 Paper Pak Recipiate is...

2012-01-14T20:40:00.002-05:00

12 Tags of 2012 Tag A Month

Paper Heart Collection Paper Pak Pad

One Participate Each Month In The Tag A Month Swap Will Be Chosen To Receive A Paper Collection 6 x6 Paper Pad on The 14th Of Each Month For Participating!
Time To Draw A Name For January's Paper Pad Collection!

And The Name Is Elisabet!
Elisabet I Already have Your Mailing Address!
I Will Have It In The Mail Monday For You!
Happy Creating!
Hugs,Tee

New Postal Price Up- Effective Jan 22nd!

2012-01-13T23:13:00.003-05:00

Letters (1 oz.) – 1-cent increase to 45 cents. This is the first increase in the price of a
First-Class Mail stamp since May 2009.
■■ Single-piece letters additional ounce rate – unchanged at 20 cents.
■■ Postcards – 3-cent increase to 32 cents
■■ Letters to Canada or Mexico (1 oz.) – 5-cent increase to 85 cents
■■ Letters to other international destinations – 7-cent increase to $1.05
■■ The second ounce will be free for First-Class Mail Presort pieces weighing between one
and two ounces.

Vintage ATC Swap received

2012-01-13T10:01:00.003-05:00

Received a True Vintage ATC From My Swap Partner Joy! It Was Created With Vintage Button,Card & Pins etc! Very Special & I Love The Concept!
It Is Now Displayed on My New 2012 Wall of Art (above my computer)

Vintage Paper, Envie, & ATC

Vintage ATC

Vintage Envie & ATC

Thank You Joy!! Hugs,Tee

Winter Themed Tag

2012-01-12T14:00:00.000-05:00

Winter

And Other Goodies!

I Received this Creative & Cute Tag From My Swap Partner Jane @ Anything But Plain Jane
(Who is Also Another Talented Lady)
for the Tag a Month Swap @ The Altered Paper
And Jane Also Included In My Package - Other Crafty Goodies to Use in Future Projects!!
Thank you Jane! This is a Gorgeous Tag to Start My '12 Tags of 2012' Tag Book With!
You Have Captured The Perfect Tag For Winter! And I Love It! Happy Creating!

Hug,Tee

Vintage ATC

2012-01-10T08:13:00.003-05:00

I fear My Love

Vintage ATC & Envie I Created For My Swap Partner Joy.

Tag A Month Swap - Winter Theme

2012-01-09T12:20:00.000-05:00

Lady Bird Singing In All Weather

Here is a Tag I Made For One Of My Partners Jane @ Anything But Plain Jane for The Altered Paper's Tag A Month Swap.
The Tag Theme For Jan. Was Winter.
My Mixed Media Tag Was Made With Bird & Cage Die Cuts, Ribbons & Glitter Snowflakes.
Jane Your Tag Is On Its Way! Hope You Enjoy It! And Welcome To The Altered Papers Tag A Month Swap!
Thanks To Everyone Who Is Participating This Month! Hope To See You All Back For February's Tag A Month Swap Which Valentines/Hearts or Groundhogs Day Etc!
Happy Creating & Swapping! Hugs,tee

Love is.. Tag

2012-01-08T23:17:00.000-05:00

Love is.. a dream

Valentine ATC's

2012-01-08T11:38:00.002-05:00

Love is Forever

Be Mine

Backgrounds for ATC's Were Made From Echo Parks" Be Mine" Paper Collection.
Vintage Images, Black Lace & Other Embellishments Were Added To Finish ATC's
Happy Creating! Hugs,Tee

Tag A Month Swap

2012-01-07T10:28:00.001-05:00

Flower Shop

Linking Tag To The Altered Paper's Tag A Month Swap.
Here is the Mixed Media Paper Tag I Created for My Swap Partner Ida @ A Splash of Ida
I used a Winter Street Shop Scene & Other Graphics & Added a Purple Brad & 3 little Bling Circles.
Completed Tag With "Coffee Dyed" Lace to Hang. Do Hope She Enjoys It! Hugs,Tee

Fun Tag Swaps

2012-01-07T02:32:00.000-05:00

Keep This Ticket

We Are Just Starting The (12 Tags of 2012) Tag A Month Swap! - January's Theme Was Winter!
Drop In & See What Everyone Has Created & It's
Not To Late To Join In On February's Tag Swap!
And More Fun Swaps@ The Altered Paper

Artist Trading Cards

2012-01-05T09:36:00.000-05:00

the rose of my thought

wonder

sugar & spice

xoxoxo

Happy Creating! Hugs,Tee

Swapping Info!

2012-01-04T16:27:00.001-05:00

New Info: Swappers Please Read!
Swapping @ The Altered Paper: (International Swapping!)

Requirements:
1.This is A Blog Swap- (I Prefer) You To Have an Active (Updated) Blog to Swap. (The Fun is Posting & Sharing Swap Creations Made & Received). Please Post Your Swap on Your Blog & Share With The Other Swappers!
2. Communicate With Your Partner! If Your Running Late in Sending- Let Them Know!
(Sending an email when swap is sent & received is always a nice gesture!)
3. If Your Excessively Late More Than Once, and did not contact your partner or You Do Not Bother To Send The Swap! You Are Not Welcome To Swap Here & Will Be Removed!

4.To Enter Any Swap You Must Email Me - Your Blog Name & Link To Let Me Know You Want To Swap in That Specific Swap.

Participates In Any Swap Will Be Listed In My Blogs Sidebar @ The Altered Paper

I Will Send Out Emails With Your Swap Partners Email Address When The Swap Partners Have Been Assigned.

You Will Need To Confirm With Your Partner & Get Their Mailing Address For The Swap.

5.Send All Emails For Swapping To: The Altered Paper @ Gmail.Com .So They Can Be Filed Under The Correct Swap. (This Helps Me When I Assign Partners Find All The Info Under The Swap Name Easily!)

I Try Not To Make Mistakes But It Does Happen!! So If I Sent You Something You Are Unsure Of Please Feel Free To Email Me Back With Any Questions & Concerns!
If Your Name Was Not In The Swap Participates List On My Blog Sidebar or You Was Not Sent A Partner For A Swap You Joined - Email Me!

The Only Reasons You Will Not Be Sent A Swap Partner Is: You Were Extremely Late In Sending Swaps More Than Once & Never Sent An Email Explaining or Never Committed To The Swap ( Never Bothered To Send! )
And In That Case You Have Been Omitted from Swapping Here!

That is Why It Is Important That You Let Me Know If You Ever Have A Partner That Never Sent!

I Will Angel The Swap or Ask For An Angel! (Send The Swap in Place Of The Person Who FLAKED).
Nothing Worse Than Sending Something You Put Your Heart Into & Not Receiving Something Back.
Objective: No Stress Fun Swapping! Hugs,Tee

Post It Note Clip Boards

2012-01-03T11:00:00.001-05:00

Embellished Chip Board

Post It Note Clip Board

Embellished Clip

Mom & I Have been working on these Easy Post it Note Holder Clip Boards.
These Make Cute & Functional Gifts For The Office Worker,Friends & Family!
Supplies Needed:
Card Board Piece- Cut To Preferred Size To Hold a Pad of Stick It Notes.
Mini Clip
Designer Paper
Ribbon
Lace
Embellishments
Glue
Glue Stick

I'm Having A Swap Later This Month For These @ The Altered Paper! Come On Over & Sign Up!
Everyone With An Active Blog Is Welcome! International Swapping!

Time To Swap!

2012-01-01T17:33:00.002-05:00

Tag A Month (Jan) Swap Partners Assigned

Time To Start Swapping!
Please Have Your Tags Sent To Your Partner By The 7th!
Please Post & Share Your Creations.
I also have a Inlinkz Now So You Can Link Your Blog Post Link There!
On the 14th I Will Have a Drawing For The Paper Heart 6 x 6 Collection Pad for -
1 Tag A Month Participate to Win!

6 x 6 Paper Pad

Excited To Have Some New Swappers @ The Altered Paper! Welcome & Happy Swapping!
Hope To See You All Back For February's Tag a Month!

Here are the Swap Partners:

Oliva @ Olivas Creative Quest & AmyJo @ Art From The Heart

Amy @ Red Maple Barn & Miss Peach @ Sketchbook ATC's Mail Art

Georgie @ Puddin N Pie & Tina @ Beansie Babbles

Mercedes @ All Things Pretty & Judith @ Creative Studio

Tee & Ida @ A Splash of Ida

Elysia @ MrS chiEvous Crafts & Jenny @ Jenny's Heart

Karen @ Karens Monday Musings & Denise @ Denises Delights in Her Coffeeberry Cottage

Fran @ The Bagg Lady & Elisabet @ Mossberry Cottage

Donna @ Red Apple Junction & Georgie @ Puddin N Pie

Emails With Partners Info Is On Its Way!
Happy Creating & Swapping & Cheers To A Good Swapping Year! Hugs,Tee

PS. Any Questions Email Me.
More Swap Info

2011-12-31T23:30:00.000-05:00

CHEERS TO A HAPPY & SUCCESSFUL

Last Day To Sign Up For January's Tag A Month Swap!

2011-12-31T15:56:00.003-05:00

For More Info & To Sign Up See The Altered Paper's > Tag A Month Swap for January

Snow Bird Tag

Swaps From 2011

2011-12-30T10:26:00.000-05:00

Thank You All For Participating & Making These Swaps Fun!
I Have Enjoyed Them All!

Here Are Some Open & Up Coming Swaps @ The Altered Paper- Hope To See You! Hugs, Tee

Vintage ATC Swap-Open

Mystery Envelope Swap/Challenge #8 - Monthly Swap (Open)

Tag A Month - Monthly Swap (Open)

Valentine ATC

Pin Cushion Swap

Post It Note Clip Board Swap

New Swaps Are Open!

2011-12-29T19:15:00.001-05:00

Mystery Envelope Challenge/ Swap #8

Tag a Month Swap-Jan

Vintage ATC Swap

Winter Stick Pin Swap

These Swaps Are Open for Sign Ups!
Everyone with an Active Blog Is Welcome To Participate!

For More Info Visit The Altered Paper Swap Blog!

HAPPY CREATING & SWAPPING! Hugs,Tee

A Vintage ATC Swap

2011-12-28T09:47:00.002-05:00

Create 1 Vintage Themed ATC for Your Swap Partner.

Flowers For Every Occasion-ATC

Sign Up by Jan 3rd
Partners Assigned on Jan 4th
Send out ATC's by Jan 12th
To Sign Up: Email Me Your Mailing Info Blog Name & Link!
Happy Swapping! The Altered Paper Creations By Tee

2011-12-27T12:40:00.000-05:00

My Artistic & Very Creative Friend Karen @ Karens Monday Musings sent me this Christmas Card Ornament. Thank You Karen! She is Beautiful!
Hugs,Tee

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2011-12-25T00:25:00.001-05:00

The Graphics Fairy

Wishing Everyone a Safe & Happy Christmas! Hugs,Tee

2011-12-23T15:19:00.001-05:00

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro' the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar plums danc'd in their heads,

And Mama in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter's nap —
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters, and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast of the new fallen snow,
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below;
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer,
With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and call'd them by name:
"Now! Dasher, now! Dancer, now! Prancer and Vixen,
"On! Comet, on! Cupid, on! Donder and Blitzen;
"To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall!
"Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"
As dry leaves before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky;
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of toys — and St. Nicholas too:
And then in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound:
He was dress'd all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnish'd with ashes and soot;
A bundle of toys was flung on his back,
And he look'd like a peddler just opening his pack:
His eyes — how they twinkled! His dimples: how merry,
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry;
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.
He had a broad face, and a little round belly
That shook when he laugh'd, like a bowl full of jelly:
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laugh'd when I saw him in spite of myself;
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And fill'd all the stockings; then turn'd with a jerk,
And laying his finger aside of his nose
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose.
He sprung to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew, like the down of a thistle:
But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight —
Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night.

—Clement Clark Moore

The Graphics Fairy

Merry Christmas! Hugs,Tee

Postal Surprise

2011-12-20T13:43:00.000-05:00

Handmade Christmas Card

After Receiving Handmade Cards From You Ladies, I am very interested in Learning!
Nothing in My Opinion Beats Handmade!! The Love, Work & Thought Put Into These is Undeniably The Best!
These Beautiful Gifts Came From Amy @ Paper Trails Leaver who Creates Gorgeous Cards, Mixed Media Paper Crafts & Altered Art!
Below is a Framed Art Piece Embellished with Pretty Seasonal Items.
'Cherish Christmas With Your Family' Perfect Amy!
Thank You For Thinking of Me!
I am in Love With The Framed Art You Created! Very Cool!

Cherish Christmas With Your Family

Thank You Very Much! Big Hugs,Tee

Handmade ATC Card

2011-12-20T13:20:00.000-05:00

Here is a Neat Christmas Card I Received From Amyjo @ Art From The Heart.(AmyJo, I put it on the Mantle & Forgot).
The Cool Thing is it is also a ATC that you can remove! Very Clever & Inspirational! Thank You AmyJo!

Combination ATC Card

Hugs,Tee

Free Printable Gift Tags

2011-12-16T11:04:00.000-05:00

I found a Great Site with Free Printable Christmas Gift Tags & More To Share With You!
You Can Check It Out Here!
http://www.freeprintablegifttags.net/category/christmas

Wilson Free Clipart


Happy Holidays! Tee

PDA- Paper Digital ART & Images By Kim

2011-12-15T17:53:00.002-05:00

Received a 'Art Colors Life' ATC From Swap Partner Shannon @ Paper Digital Art & Images by Kim's Group.
The Theme Was Colour! Thank You Shannon For The Neat ATC!

Art Colors Life

Hugs,Tee

RAK's

2011-12-14T10:07:00.000-05:00

My Blog Friends Amyjo @ Art From The Heart
& Joyce @ The Bears Blog sent Me a couple of Neat Things I have to Share!
First was a cute ATC from Amy, A House with an Ornate House Top Embellished with the cutest little birds nest!
Love it!

Ornate House ATC

Next Arriving Yesterday was a Handmade Ornament From Joyce! ( Wish I would of had a Christmas Ornament Swap!? Didn't even enter my mind?!)
Anyway it was a Pretty Wreath on a Doily,With Little Red & White Flowers and it says: "A Friend Hearts The Song In My Heart & Sings It To Me When My Memory Fails".
That is Beautiful!

Wreath Ornament

Amy & Joyce, Thank You For The Cute Gifts! Hugs,Tee

Holiday Cheer!

2011-12-14T01:29:00.001-05:00

My Mantle: Starting To Look A lot Like Christmas! Thank You Ladies For The Beautiful Swaps Received!

Christmas gift suggestions:

To your enemy, forgiveness.

To an opponent, tolerance.
To a friend, your heart.

To a customer, service.
To all, charity.

To every child, a good example.
To yourself, respect.

ATC Swaps

2011-12-13T13:48:00.001-05:00

Scrooge ATC Swap

2011-12-11T20:12:00.001-05:00

A Christmas Carol ATC > Artist: Wendy K.

Due To An Uneven Number of Swap Participates > You Will Send To The Person Below You On The List, Except For Tee Who Sends To Sandie!

**This Means The Person You Send To -
Will Be Different Than The Person You Receive From.**

Participates List:

Sandie @ Maximum Embellishment
Donna @ Red Apple Junction
April @ April Coles Studio
Donnely @ Blue Rose Goddess Arts
Tee @ The Altered Paper
Swap is due out by 12/16

An Email With Partners mailing info is on it's way!
Happy Creating & Swapping! Hugs,Tee

A Christmas Carol ATC

2011-12-10T09:56:00.001-05:00

I joined in on 'A Christmas Carol' hosted by Wendy @ Blissful ATC Swaps!
I received the most Clever Card & Extra Goodies from my Partner Wendy @ Art by Wendy

Tin with Handmade Paper

Picture Window ATC! & Envelope

Peeking in The Window We See Ebeneezer Extremely Enjoying Christmas Day @ His Nephews Party!!

Thank You Wendy!! I Will Treasure My Christmas Carol ATC! Very Cool!!

I have always loved A Christmas Carol!! (Scrooge & Scrooged)
My Fave old Version was by Alistair Sims!
But Bill Murphy's was Fun too!
And Then Jim Carey's pertrayel of Scrooge..with the Specials effects awed me @ the Show when I first saw it!!
I also was lucky enough to see A Christmas Carol Play @ Playhouse in the Park, which was Most Excellent!! The Entire Floor Raised & Receded into the floor!! Most Spectacular! You could hear a pin drop during the performance! Excellent betrayals of the Characters!! I give the Play an A+ And Hope To See It Again This Year!

REMINDER: My Scrooge ATC Swap is Still Open! Come & Play!

Wilson Free Clipart

Partner Assigned Tomorrow!
Email Me Your Mailing Info To Sign Up!
Happy Holidays! Hugs,Tee

Scrooge ATC Swap

2011-12-09T09:54:00.000-05:00

Graphic from The Graphics Fairy

Create 1 'Ebeneezer Scrooge' Artist Trading Card for your Swap Partner.
Any Medium!
Everyone with an Active Blog is Welcome to Swap!
Sign Up By Sending Me an Email Tee @ The Altered Paper With Your Mailing Address-Blog Name & Link!

Sign Up By: 12/10 

Partners Assigned: 12/11 

Send ATC By: 12/ 16

I will send out an email with Partners Mailing Info When Swap Partners Have Been Assigned!
Happy Creating & Swapping!
Main Ingredient: Have Fun With it!!

Christmas Matchbox

2011-12-07T09:58:00.000-05:00

Wrapped in Silver

I love The Technique Used Here!

Pretty & Embossed

My Swap Partner Denise @ Denises Delights @ Her CoffeeBerry Cottage Sent Me This Gorgeous Icy Blue Christmas Matchbox!
She Used A Glittered Foam Material Around All 4 Corners Giving This Box An Unique Look, Which I Love! Thanks Denise! A Beautiful Display On My Mantle!
Yes. It's Starting To Look A Lot Like Christmas! Happy Holidays! Tee

Altered Matchboxes

2011-12-07T09:57:00.001-05:00

Whats Happening?

2011-12-04T17:14:00.001-05:00

Altered Mini Comp Book

I can not believe that once again Christmas has creeped upon us! But yet it has done just that!
Ready or Not!

Must Check Out This Site! Over 100 Tags to make! Tutorials & More! Melz Stampz

GIVEAWAYS:

Altered Art Giveaway @ Treasure Barn

See Treasure Barn Etsy Shop for An Array of Awesome Altered Tins!

http://pixelberrypiedesigns.blogspot.com/search/label/giveaways

Amys Thankful Giveaway

SWAPS:

Christmas Card Swap Open Till 12/10

Scrooge ATC Swap Open Till 12/10

Wendy's Blissful ATC's Swaps

Make your own banner at MyBannerMaker.com!
Join April In Her Altered Rolodex Card Project Swap!
Happy Creating & Swapping! Hugs,Tee

Christmas Card Swap

2011-12-04T10:32:00.000-05:00

I Think A Lot Of People Including Myself Enjoy Receiving Pretty Cards for The Holiday Season To Display!
Send 1 Partner A Store Bought Christmas Card
Sign Up By 12/10
Partner Assigned 12/11
Mail Out Card By 12/13
TO SIGN UP FOR THE SWAP> EMAIL ME (thealteredpaper@gmail.com) WITH YOUR MAILING ADDRESS> BLOG NAME & Link
Please Leave A Comment Below Post & Let Me Know Your In!
I Will Email You Your Swap Partners Mailing Info 12/11
Happy Swapping! Hugs,Tee

Altered Dominoes

2011-12-03T13:51:00.001-05:00

Domino Necklace

Domino Necklace Back

Domino Necklace

Domino Keychain

Domino Keychain Back

I am a Altered Domino Newbie! But with a Tin of Dominoes & Hopefully the Right Materials I Tried My Hand @ Some! I Used Small Bails I had Left Over From Doing Scrabble Tiles,and Some Medium Sealant. To Cover All. Added a Little Bling & Glitter.
So I am anxiously awaiting a Domino from my Swap Partner Who Is Experienced To See How Well I Did Or Did Not Do To On Mine! Lol! Happy Creating & Swapping! Hugs Tee

Scrooge ATC Swap

2011-12-01T16:47:00.001-05:00

HE SHOULD BE BOILED WITH HIS OWN PUDDING!

Wilson Free Clipart

A Screen & Video Classic by Charles Dickens- A Christmas Carol, has become a Holiday Tradition Just as Much As Decorated Trees, Mistloes & Holiday Hams!
Ebeneezer SCROOGE " Bah Humbug") scoffs @ Londons Holiday Spirit!
Until he is Visited By 3 Ghosts That Changes His Out Look On Life & He Begins Finally To See The Joys Of The Holiday Season!
Join In On This Classic By Creating a Scrooge Artist Trading Card To Swap! Details Here!
Warm Wishes for The Holidays! Hugs,Tee
Ebeneezer Graphics Credited To:

Wilson Free Clipart

Winter/Christmas ATC Swap Received

2011-12-01T11:23:00.001-05:00

2 Ephemera Wrapped Parcels

ATC & Holder

Snowmen ATC & Charm

Pink Santa & Charm ATC

My Winter/Christmas ATC Swap Partner Donna @ Red Apple Junction Sent Me 2 Great ATC's!
Thank You Donna for a Great Package! Girl Your Fast! Love it!
I an so happy with my Pink Santa & Charm! (I Love Pink) This Picture Doesn't do it Justice.
It Is So Neat!
My Glittery Little Snowmen & Charm is Way Cute & is Sparkling Good on my Mantle!
Holiday Cheers & Big Hugs Donna!

Altered Domino Swap

2011-11-30T18:10:00.000-05:00

Domino Photos Courtesy of Donna @ Red Apple Junction

Donna's First Dominoes!

Alter A Domino To Create A Necklace for Your Swap Partner
Open Theme & Style! Your Choice! Make it Nice!
Please Include A Chain/ Ribbon or Cord To Complete Your Necklace!
Everyone with an Active Blog is Welcome!
*TO SIGN UP EMAIL ME (thealteredpaper@gmail.com) WITH YOUR MAILING INFO-BLOG NAME -BLOG URL

Sign Up By: 11/30

Partners Assigned: 12/1

Send Swap By: 12/5!
Please Commit To Send! If Your running late please Communicate with your partner
**An Email Sent to Let Your Partner know you have Sent & Received Your Swap is a Nice Gesture!**

Looking for Inspiration! So If You Have Altered Dominoes- Please Leave a Comment & Share Your Photos or Tutorial!
Hugs! Tee @ The Altered Paper

Winter/Christmas ATC Swap Partners Assigned!

2011-11-27T08:55:00.001-05:00

Time To Start Swapping! Due To an Uneven Number of Participates You Will Send To The Person Under You in The List Except For Mrs E Who Will Send To Kelly!

So The Person You Send To Will Be Different Than The Person You Receive From!

An Email With Swap Partners Mailing Info Is On Its Way! (Swap is Due out by 12/3)

Please Communicate With Your Partner & Let Them Know When Swap Is Sent & Received!

(Oh! And If You Would Send Me Your ATC Photo To Include In A Slideshow Later To Share Your Creations- I would Be Most Happy!)

Happy Swapping! Hugs,Tee

ATC & ATC Envelope

Winter/Christmas ATC & Envie Swap Participates:

Kelly @ Dreaming Of Vintage

Tina @ Beansie Babbles

Mercedes @ All Things Pretty

Karla @ Sketch Book Mail Art Club

Donna @ Red Apple Junction

Tee & The Altered Paper

AmyJo @ Art From The Heart

Fran @ The Bagg Lady

MrS E @ Mischievous Crafts

Last Day For Christmas/Winter ATC Swap Sign Ups!! Everyone Welcome To Play!

2011-11-26T17:46:00.001-05:00

Father Christmas

Tis The Season

Let It Snow!

Lets Swap!

2011-11-25T10:33:00.001-05:00

Swaps-Still Open For Sign Ups!

Tag Book Swap @ Lilac Lane Livery

Lilac Lane Livery

Winter/Christmas ATC Sign up deadline: 11/26

Altered Domino Swap Sign Up By 11/30

Christmas Card Swap Sign Up By: 12/10

Happy Creating & Swapping! Hugs,Tee

Happy Turkey Day

2011-11-24T08:58:00.000-05:00

Winter/Christmas ATC Swap! Join In!

2011-11-22T21:49:00.000-05:00

ATC & Envie

Create A Winter/Christmas Theme Artist Trading Card & ATC Envelope For Your Swap Partner!

Swap Is Open To Everyone!

Sign Up By: 11/26

Partners Assigned On: 11/27

Send ATC Out By: 12/3

To Sign Up Email Me@ The Altered Paper With Your Mailing Address-Blog Name & Url
Happy Creating & Swapping! Hugs,Tee
VIEW MORE SWAPS @ My SWAP BLOG- THE ALTERED PAPER! SEE YOU THERE!

Time To Swap Matchboxes!

2011-11-21T22:02:00.001-05:00

Altered Large Christmas Matchbox Swap

Altered Large Matchbox

Here are the Swap Participates:
Oliva @ Oliva's Creative Quest
Donna @ Red Apple Junction
Gail @ The Artist In Me
Denise @ Denise's Delights In Her Coffeeberry Cottage
Tee @ The Altered Paper

Because they were an uneven number of participates.. You Will Send to The Person Below You- Except for Me who Sends to Oliva!
*So The Person You Send To Will Be Different Than The Person You Receive From!*

I will be Emailing Out The Mailing Info Shortly!
Happy Creating & Swapping!

Please Comminicate if For Ever What Reason You Might Be Late in Sending! Please Post Photos on Your Blog & Share With The Other Swappers Your Creations Sent & Received! Thanks Tee

Stick Pin Swap Photos

2011-11-21T10:06:00.000-05:00

Please Send Me or Allow Me To Take The Stick Pin Photos from Your Blog To Include in Slideshow! Thanks! Happy Creating! Hugs,Tee

Altered Autumn Matchboxes

2011-11-21T09:59:00.000-05:00

Ladies Send Me Your Swap Pics To Imclude in Slideshow!

Reminder: Christmas Matcbox Swap Ends 11/20! Sign Up!
To Sign Up-Send Me Your Mailing Info-Blog Name & Url
For More Swaps & Info: See The Altered Paper Hugs,Tee

Today is the Deadline To Sign Up For The Altered Christmas/Winter Matchbox Swap!

2011-11-20T07:52:00.001-05:00

Altered Large Christmas Matchbox Swap

Altered Large Matchbox

Alter 1 Large (250 Count Kitchen) Matchbox With a Christmas or Winter Theme & Fill With Craft Goodies of The Holiday Season For Your Partner To Create With!
Make it Nice!

Sign Up Deadline: 11/20th

Partners Assigned: 11/21 (I Will Send You an Email With Partners Info)

Send Out Swap By: 11/30

*Please Email Your Partner to Confirm*

*Swap Is Open To Everyone With an Active Blog

TO SIGN UP EMAIL ME: thealteredpaper@gmail.com YOUR MAILING INFO - BLOG NAME & LINK

Please Communicate With Your Partner & Let Them know When You Have Sent & Received Your Matchbox!

Main Ingredient: IS TO HAVE FUN! Meet NEW SWAPPERS & VISIT NEW & CREATIVE BLOGS!

3 Dupeys!

2011-11-16T23:00:00.001-05:00

Dupey 1

Dupey 2

Found a Home For These 2 dupeys (kittens) today! YaY!

Dupey 3

Still Got 1 more! Calico (female) is 6 weeks old in need of a warm home!
*I know the neighbors have surely nick named me The Cat Woman! But Thats Ok!* No Baby Kittens Left on the streets to become feral & worse if I have anything to do with it!
If Your in the Ky/Ohio Area and want to share your home with this cutie> let me know. Hugs,Tee

Christmas Matchbox Swap

2011-11-15T02:30:00.001-05:00

Altered Large Matchbox Swap - Sign Up By 11/20!

A Couple of Cuties

2011-11-14T19:40:00.001-05:00

The Craft Barn Blog Candy

2011-11-14T10:27:00.001-05:00

Everyone Loves Candy! Especially The Crafting Kind!
Nothing Better To Get Those Creative Juices Going!-Plenty of Time To Get In For This Awesome Blog Candy @ The Craft Barn!

Altered Matchbox

2011-11-09T18:35:00.002-05:00

Altered large Matchbox

Altered Matchbox with Garden Party Paper,Pink Roses/Flowers & Different Lace Pieces, Buttons, & Pink Heart Stick Pin. Inside is lined with Coordinating Paper & Pink Ribbon Strip.This Matchbox was Made For A Swap @ PDA's Get Your Art On Group, Hosted By Jean @ Lilac Lane Livery!
Happy Creating & Swapping! Hugs,Tee

Post It Note Holder & Mini Comp Book Set

2011-11-07T20:44:00.000-05:00

Post It Note Holder- Mini Clip Board Style

With Post It Notes!

Mini Comp book With Tag/Bookmark

Almost Finished with My Mini Clip Board for Post It Notes and Coordinating Mini Comp Book Set.
I have been working on these for a little Challenge/ Giveaway Coming Soon @ The Altered Paper Swapping Blog. (Which is a year old this month).
In the Making is a Pink Set To Be Given Away Also. And More!
Please Stop In and Join Us & To Meet Some Very Artistic & Talented Ladies Who I am So Lucky To Have - Participating In The Swaps With Me @ The Altered Paper!
These Ladies Have No fear Of Trying Something New! They Love The Challenge! And The End Result is Always Fantastic! Thanks Ladies!! (You Know Who You Are!) HUGS,Tee

Stick Pins & Holder Swap Received From Amy!

2011-11-05T13:25:00.001-04:00

My Pretty Wrapped Package!

Sweet Stick Pin Card & More!

Sweet!

Inside Card Display- Stick Pins!!

A New Concept on Stick Pin Holders!!

An Awesome Card With Brillant Closure Idea!

I received my Stick Pins From My Swap Partner Amy @ Paper Trails Leaver!
This Dazzling Sweet Card Was Filled With Assorted Stick Pins!
All So Pretty!
I was Amazed and Happily Delighted To Receive Amy's Stick Pin Holder Creation! Cool & Different!
Besides the 10 stick Pins For The Swap Amy Sent me Extras! All Gorgeously Made! Thank You Amy For The Time, Care & Thought You Put Into This Stick Pin Swap For Me!!
I mailed Out Yours Yesterday! Hope You Like It! Hugs,Tee

Altered Large 'Christmas' Matchbox Swap

2011-11-05T02:00:00.000-04:00

Christmas Matchbox

Winter Wonderland Matchbox

UPDATE:I'm Changing the Deadline Date To Join This Swap Up To -  November 20th! 

The Reason Is I Will Be In Michigan On A Short Vacation During The Original Swap Dates! 

Sign Up Deadline; 11/20th

Partners Assigned; 11/21st

Send Out Swap By: 11/30

Everyone is Welcome To Sign Up!
Alter 1 Large Matchbox in a Christmas Theme & Fill With Crafting Goodies!

To Sign Up For The Christmas Matchbox Swap Please Email Me With Your Mailing Info-Email-Blog Name & Url!
For More Info & More Swaps-Visit My Swap Blog- The Altered Paper

Post It Note Holder Partners Assigned!

2011-11-05T01:56:00.003-04:00

Post It Note Holder

Time To Start Swapping!
Send Out Swap By: November 14th!
Please Make Your Post It Note Holder Sturdy & Include a Full Pad Of Post It Notes Inside!
For Inspiration -You Tube Has Tutorials!
Open Theme! Embellish As You Like!

Here Are The post It Note Holder Partners:

Olivia @ Olivia's Creative Quest & Karen @ Karens Monday Musings

April & April Coles Studio & Cri Cri @ Cri-Cricurieux - Things To Celebrate Your A Woman

An Email With Partners Mailing Info Is On It's Way! Please Confirm With Your Partner!

Post It Note Holder Swap - Sign Up!

2011-11-02T21:16:00.000-04:00

thealteredpaper@gmail.com

Sign Ups Are Now Open For The Post It Note Holder Swap!
*Open To Everyone With An Active Blog*

To Sign Up Please Email Me Your Mailing Info, Email Address- Along With Your Blog Name & Url

Sign Up By November 5th
Send Out By: November 14th!
Please Make Your Post It Note Holder Sturdy & Include a Full Pad Of Post It Notes Inside!
For Inspiration -You Tube Has Tutorials!
Open Theme! Embellish As You Like!

**If Anyone Has A Post It Note Tutorial To Share Let Us Now by Posting Your Blog Url Below in Comments! Thanks!**

Here is a Post It Note Holder I made With Card Stock & Chip Board

Happy Creating & Swapping! Hugs,Tee

Christmas Matchbox swap

2011-11-01T09:03:00.001-04:00

Altered Large Matchbox

Alter 1 Large (250 Count Kitchen) Matchbox With a Christmas Theme & Fill With Craft Goodies of The Holiday Season For Your Partner To Create With!
Make it Nice!

This Swap Will Remain Open Till ~~Nov 12th!~~

Partners will be Assigned & Mailing Information Will Be Emailed to You on ~~Nov 13th!~~

Must Send out Your Creation No Later than ~~Nov. 23rd!~~

Please Don't Sign Up if You Cannot Commit To Send!

***UPDATE:I'm Changing the Deadline Date To Join This Swap Up To -  November 20th!***

The Reason Is I Will Be In Michigan On A Short Vacation During The Original Swap Dates! 

Sign Up Deadline; 11/20th

Partners Assigned; 11/21st

Send Out Swap By: 11/30

*Open To Everyone With an Active Blog*

Please Communicate With Your Partner & Let Them know When You Have Sent & Received Your Matchbox!

Send Me A Pic of Your Finished Christmas Matchbox - So I Can Add it to a Slideshow Later & Share With The Other Swappers Your Creation!

TO SIGN UP EMAIL ME ( thealteredpaper@gmail.com) YOUR MAILING INFO - BLOG NAME & LINK -AND EMAIL ADDRESS!

Main Ingredient: IS TO HAVE FUN! Meet NEW SWAPPERS & VISIT NEW & CREATIVE BLOGS!

THE WITCHES!

2011-10-31T09:51:00.002-04:00

Witch ATC

The witches don their pointed hats,
The witches croak and croon,
The witches ride their broomsticks,
Away beyond the moon.

The witches don their flowing cloaks,
The witches stir their brew.
The witches chant their magic spells,
All the dark hours through.

The witches stroke their big black cats,
They comb their locks of gray,
Yet when the first faint daylight comes.
The witches hide away.

Halloween ATC's Slideshow

2011-10-31T09:50:00.001-04:00

Here Are Some Great Halloween/Fall ATC's Created From Some Artistic Ladies!
Thank You All For Joining In & Making These Swaps Successful & Fun!
I Have Seen Some Great Art- Visited Many Awesome Blogs & Enjoyed & Learned From Each Persons Unique Creativity!
Big Hugs! Tee

Movie Monster ATC

2011-10-31T09:50:00.000-04:00

My Swap Partner Sonya in Wendy's BlissFull ATC Swap sent me a Mummy ATC for Wendy's Oct Theme which was Movie Monsters!
Here Is The ATC & Extra Goodies I Received! Isn't The Mummy Cool?
Thank You Sonya! I Absolutely Love What you Created!

And The Handmade Card & ATC Envelope is Fantastic Too! Hugs,Tee

2011-10-31T09:49:00.000-04:00

When witches go riding,
and black cats are seen,
the moon laughs and whispers,
tis near Halloween.
~Author Unknown

2011-10-30T11:50:00.001-04:00

Stick Pin Swap Partners Assigned!

Photo Courtesy of Donna @ Red Apple Junction

Here are the Partners for the Stick Pin Swap:

Becky @ Blogless in Utah & Jen @ Altered Spirits

Mrs E @ Mischievous Crafts & Donnely @BlueRose Goddess Arts

Mercedes @ All Things Pretty & Victoria @ Things I Learn From Bear

Karen @ Karens Monday Musings &
Pearl @ Pearls Altered Art Treasures

Tee @ The Altered Paper & Amy @ Paper Trails Leaver

Gail @ The Artist In Me & Sandie @ Maximum Embellishment

Donna @ Red Apple Junction & Jean @ Lilac Lane Livery

An email with Partners Mailing info is on it's way!

Please Send out your Swap By Monday November 7th!
Communicate with your partner if for whatever reason you will be late.
Sending your Partner an email when swap is sent and received is a Nice Gesture.

Please Post Pics of Your Swap Item Received On Your Blog To Share With The Other Swappers!
And if You Would Kindly email me a Photo to include in a 'Stick Pin' Slideshow later so I can show off all your creations!

Please Check out my Swap Blog - The Altered Paper For More Swaps!

Main Ingredient: Have Fun!
Happy Creating & Swapping! Hugs,Tee

Altered Large Autumn/Fall Matchbox Swap-Deadline to sign up is today!

2011-10-29T11:45:00.003-04:00

Alter a Large Matchbox in a Autumn/Fall Theme! Fill with Crafting Goodies! And Lets Swap!
More info here
To Sign up email me @ thealteredpaper@gmail.com with your mailing address, blog name & url!

Happy Creating & Swapping! Hugs,Tee

Please Visit my Swap Blog - The Altered Paper For More Up Coming Swaps!

December Swaps

Scrooge ATC

'Santa' Tag

Christmas Mini Comp Book

Christmas Card Exchange

Stick Pin Swap Deadline is Today!

2011-10-29T11:34:00.001-04:00

Today is the Deadline for The Stick Pin Swap Sign Ups!
You Can Find More Info & Sign Up Here!

Stick Pin Tag

Cat Pin Cushion - How To

2011-10-27T09:25:00.000-04:00

Cat Pin Cushion

Cat Pin Cushion Created By Jean @ Lilac Lane Livery

These Cute Cat Pin Cushions Were Created By Jean @ Lilac Lane Livery

Here are the directions:

felt

fabric

spool

lace

buttons

embroidery thread

glue tacky or hot glue

All my patterns for my cats are free form.

Draw a cat head shape make neck longish to fit over spool. Make sure it is big enough to allow for a seam when sewn.

You can use two pieces of felt or one side felt and the back fabric. I use wool-felt because wool sharpens needles.

Now, since we are not really using these for sewing needles regular felt is great.

For the face, With embroidery thread attach button eyes and thread scrap for nose. Stitch whiskers and mouth.

If you are not so good with stitching, put thread through buttons tie knot each one then glue on. Glue felt scrap for nose. Use regular sewing stick pins for whiskers or some curly wire. Do this last if you are gluing on the facial features.

Sew right sides together around edges, leave neck open.

Turn right side out and stuff with fiber fill.

To attach spool. Glue around the top and stick spool in neck. Smooth down and wrap with lace. Add a button for neck or other embellishment.

TADA!

Cat Stick Pin Cushion

2011-10-25T10:49:00.004-04:00

Stick Pin Cushion

Here is another great idea for a Stick Pin Holder! Received This RAK from my friend Jean @ PDA (Paper Digital Art & Images by Kim)!
Thank You Jean For All The Crafting Goodies You Sent me!
And I love my new Cat! Hugs,Tee

Reminder: Stick Pin Swap Open For Sign Ups Till Oct 29th! For More Info: CLICK HERE.

Mini Comp Books

2011-10-24T19:20:00.000-04:00

Stick Pin Tag

2011-10-22T14:17:00.000-04:00

Don't Forget To Sign Up For The Stick Pin Swap!!
Swap is Open To Everyone!
Deadline: 10/29 - Send Out By: 11/7
For More Info Click Here.

ATC Treat

2011-10-21T13:23:00.002-04:00

Autumn Paris ATC

My Partner Inge @ Cri-Criurieux Sent Me This Gorgeous Autumn 'Paris' ATC for the Autumn/Fall ATC Swap!
I love The Paris Theme,Very Nice!
Thank You Inge for the Neat ATC & Other Goodies!

Thank You Another Fun Swap & ATC Received! Happy Creating & Swapping Hugs,Tee

Reposting

2011-10-17T19:24:00.001-04:00

Reposting with Donna's Permisson:

Donna @ Red Apple Junction

ABOUT STICK PINS.................

Some where along the line...I read that some did not think that a stick pin swap was not much of a challenge. My take on it is a little different. It is just not putting beads on a pin. The packaging plays a big part in the whole over all craft of stick pin and charm making. Matching up the beads with what ever you choose for packaging is a bit of a challenge.Part of the package..... The card, some embellishment, some stamping, this flower will be the part that holds the pin. The paper flower is one I made. Then looking for the perfect beads to match up with what you have already picked out. Here are three different package's I came up with. They are not unique to me, I searched the Internet to find out what everyone was doing. There is soooo many more ways to package, unbelievable the unique ways people come up with. A small tag I made, you can alter a packing tag also, I used scrap book paper to make all the ones for this swap. Another paper flower I made to hold the pin. Join the swap that Tee is having http://thealteredpaper.blogspot.com/ This is another one. Some what larger so that it holds three stick pins. That is usually what you send in a swap that has more than one partner. This type is called match book holder. It is made like a match book and the pins are held in side.This is the inside of the match book. You can see how it hold the pins. I used pop dots under the flap to stick them in. So like I said there is more to it than just putting beads on a pin. You have color, texture, embellishments, etc, just like with any other piece of altered art. If you google stick pin swaps you will come up with a ton of ideas. And you will see what everyone else is doing in these swaps. When you do this check the You Tube links that show up also, check out 1966allyson on You Tube and see the swaps that she has done and shown on You Tube. Some very beautiful work done there. I hope this will help you when doing some stick pins. I love doing these and will join every swap I can find. Go over to Tee's and join! http://thealteredpaper.blogspot.com/ I also used alot of vintage costume jewelry just not the beads but brooches, earrings, used in embellishments on the cards. All for now thanks for looking and come back soon.
Blessings Donna

I love the MatchBook Idea! This is what I am trying out for the Swap! Gorgeous! Hugs,Tee

Post It Note Holder

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A POST IT NOTE HOLDER

Inside

Practicing for the Post It Note Holder Swap I'm Hosting in November @ The Altered Paper.
Hope You All Join In!
I Got My Inspiration For This from Watching You Tube,.
Happy Creating! Hugs,Tee

Halloween Mini Book

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Halloween Mini Book

Book & ATC

Here is the book I sent to my Swap Partner in Jen W @ Altered Spirits Halloween Mini Book Swap.

Stick Pin Swap

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Altering Stick Pins! Very Additive!!
I used a dab of Diamond Glaze to adhere the beads to some Pearl Drop Pins I already had..
Donna @ Red Apple Junction suggested a Pin Swap! Thanks Donna! Great Idea!
So I'm
Hosting my first Stick Pin Swap @ My Swap Blog-The Altered Paper!
Come Join In! Everyone Welcome!

Sick Pin Craze

Stick Pins With Seam Binding- Paper Flowers- Beads

Create 10 Stick Pins for Your Partner!
Senders Choice! Make Them Pretty!
See Pics Below for Inspiration!

SWAP INSPIRATION- Courtesy Of Donna @ Red Apple Junction!

SWAP IS OPEN TO EVERYONE!
Sign Up By: Oct 29th!
Swap Partner Assigned: Oct.30th
Send By: Nov.7th!

TO SIGN UP:
Send Me ( the alteredpaper@gmail.com) Your Mailing Address,Email, & Blog Url.

Happy Creating & Swapping! Hugs.Tee

Furry Friends

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Marley & Big Will

Tigger- Fly Watcher/Catcher

Halloween Mini Book

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A Mail Box Goodie Today from my Swap Partner Karla @ Sketch Books ATC's & Mail Art
I Received This Neat Mini Book From The Mini Halloween Book Swap Hosted by -Jen @ The Altered Spirits

~Magickal Graphics~

I love all the embellished Karla used to create it with! Love Looking Thru it! A Nice Treat!
She Also included Tags & a Gorgeous ATC inside!
Here Are Some Of The Pages Of Book>

Front & Back