show and tell

after i saw Brandy's atc holder that she made herself, i wanted to try it too. i really liked how she attached the cards because it didn't detract from them at all. my other system, the 7Gypsies holder required punching two spots out and i hate to mess up any of the artists' work.  with Brandy's system, you just punch a small hole and then snip with your scissors.

so i got a lamp at the thrift store, a threaded rod and some washers at the hardware store, and came up with this:

and i have room for lots more swaps, which is a good thing because i'm in two more right now!

i recently made a mini album using the front and back covers of an old hard back book, and was left with the inside pages. i remember seeing a cool project that gigi made. (she always inspires me!) so i lifted her idea and came up with this:

it was supposed to be a lil hostess gift for Linda, but since we postponed the dinner, i'll probably just give it to her the next time i see her. the names are of everybody in her family.

what have you been up to lately?