Swaps and Shops

I had to do this swap from a swap for all seasons......I was just looking at my collection of cabinet cards and thinking what am I going to do with these????  And when I saw this.....I just had to sign up.  We are busy at Princeton Paper Source.......I think of last Christmas....how I posted everyday and made an album for the 24 days of Christmas.....I was able to read a lot of blogs especially enjoying Tim Holtz and Ali Edward's blogs........I am thankful for that time.   But, this year is flying by, I am working long days and coming home wiped out.....but, I decided it was time for a good swap and it sure was.  My swap partner was Michele Gibson.
This is what Michele sent me....the banner says humbug if you can't read it.  I love it and can't wait to hang it up.  I don't want to show what I made yet, because I was a little late getting it in the mail and I still want it to be a surprise.  I am so glad I participated it has been fun getting such great packages in the mail when I get home from work.
A couple of Friday's ago I went to my friend Zandra's house for a Memory Works party.  The representative was Patty Behran and she taught us how to make these flowers and a distressing technique for the tag.....she is also lucky enough to work for Ranger Inks (Tim Holtz distress inks and many other great products like Stickles).

I did buy a new album, some vintage paper by Bo Bunny and some great stamps by 7 Gypsies.
A couple of Mondays ago I was visited at Princeton Paper Source by Kathe and Joanna a mother daughter team who own this store Summerhouse.
This was the view when you walked in the door.  It was hard not to buy anything......so I did buy some things.  The paper chains were made with dictionary pages......I just loved everything!
The window was a winter wonderland.......
I was able to buy a couple of things that Kecia of Lemoncoly's made.  Kecia was there for the open house but with work I wasn't able to see her.  I was glad there were some goodies left to choose from......I love the shoe and when I turned it over to see she made it.........no doubt there....sold!
I couldn't leave without greeting stamps or a tin or look at the necklace.  Joanna makes these....I love this and couldn't resist it!!!!!!  So, my next post will be what I made and sent out for the cabinet card swap.....oh and hopefully some pictures of Ian's band playing at the Christmas Market at City Hall in Philadelphia....one more day......CAn't WAit!!!!!!!!