So this was my popular swap. I love, when I swap, to offer a choice of what I have available. I'm always amazed by what others pick... often my favorites are the least popular and sometimes the quick and easy swap is the most popular.
I began this swap way back in June once the retiring list was released. Last year there were so many swaps with only In Colors and the sneak peek sets, that I knew this year I wanted to stick to sets and colors that weren't brand spanking new. I also knew that the Big Shot must be involved. And Build-a-Brad. And Gratuitous Graffiti. And... well... you can see that this card was born from all that!
I must stress that when you distress it can cause stress. Hehe. Mainly I am suggesting that, if you are making a number of distressed cards (that often have soooo many steps), you work on them in bits and pieces. After I designed this card, I took my time constructing the 20+ copies I made. First, I cut all the paper. Then I stamped all the backgrounds (using a brayer, of course). Then I cut all the flowers. Then I... well you get the point. Truth be told, I stuck the sentiments on in the hotel room the night before convention started! But I enjoyed the process and never got stressed by the many steps.
So, I would encourage you to go after that big project - be it a fabulous scrapbook layout, a new 3D item, or your 50+ address long holiday card list. Just have an early-ish start date and break the big job into smaller tasks. Or you could be like me and just throw some cards together on the weekend before Christmas! ~:-D
