Swapping Val Pals

This has been a wonderful Valentine season

sharing the love with

my artsy swapping friends.

Just look at what they've shared with me!

 

Charming domino book....

Jill

 

Beautiful altered tart tin...

Kris

 

Gorgeous altered matchbox....

 Kimberly

 

Romantic fabric tag....

 Michele

 

This wonderful altered journal cover

was technically not a valentine

but definitely tugs at my heartstrings.

My talented friend

Kim

surprised me with it

(she knew I adored it!)

after being chosen as one of her giveaway winners.

Valentine's Day

isn't only for lovers..

I can't imagine my life

without the love of friends.

Happy Valentine's Day

Friends!

XOXO

Playing Valentine Tag & Bingo

I made this fabric tag

for a swap in our

Marie Antoinette Mail Art Group...

using very old

textiles, laces and trims.

The only element that is faux vintage

is the brass heart charm.

All pieces are hand-sewn.

 

Over at

An Altered Place

we swapped altered vintage bingo cards

for Valentine's Day. 

I made this valentine

by lightly streaking the bingo card with gesso,

then layering a paper heart doily

and that sweet image.

I highlighted with liquid pearls

and created a head piece of

lace, pearls and a flower.

Two absolutely gorgeous lace trims

are layered to complete the piece.

It has a vintage seam binding hanger.

 

Here are some vintage image freebies for you

 to take and use

as we officially begin Valentine's week.

 

 Will return with more soon.

Have a wonderful week!