Sharon Borsavage - Inspiration Collage Swap

Sharon is a dear friend of mine, we met online a few years ago and even altered 2 books together! Sharon's book is HERE and our work in both books is HERE. I love Sharon's collage and she has treated us with 3 in her wonderful style . . .

Thank you, Sharon! 

This was the only package I received today.

I have Friday & Saturday left to receive - and there are 6 outstanding left

to come in. Fingers crossed!! let me know if you have to drop, thanks.

Sharon Borsavage - Prayer flag swap!

From Sharon Borsavage, my dear online art friend in Pennsylvania, we have 4 beautiful and artfully put together prayer flags. Sharon wrote a note and enclosed it with her flags:

I made my prayer flags with religious images I put on fabric by running muslin through my printer with freezer paper on the back to stabilize. I then sewed the images on using various stitch patterns  and free form stitching. (I love this!) I attached vintages laces in a collage style with my sewing machine and hand stitched on vintage buttons. I attached a vintage medal to each one. Whatever your belief, faith is part of it. Thank you, Sharon - so lovely!

The photos here on the creative swaps blog are of each entire flag, but Sharon has some delicious close ups on her blog. She is also a gifted jewelry maker and art journalist so go check her out!

click on any prayer flag for more detail, then click again!

Sharon also spoiled me with a marvelous mail art envelope!

gorgeous and very appreciated! 

xo

Sharon Borsavage: bead swap!!

Oh! I was so excited when my friend Sharon Borsavage signed up for the bead swap! She is a maker of beautiful jewelry, which can be seen here -ooh la la! I must admit I have bought several pieces of Sharon's jewelry as it really speaks to me. That being said, I could not wait to see what she might do for the paper and fabric bead swap. I was not disappointed! click for details.

a single bead . . . 

two beads . . . 

and a whole bunch! 

Sharon's blog is here: http://livewirejewelry.blogspot.com -a must see!

Sharon enclosed a "surprise" she said, a beautiful gift of earrings and a note.

Wow!

This is what you can do with these beads!

(I am wearing them right now)

They are beautiful, so beautiful!! Thank you ever-so-much, Sharon. xoxo

I have 2 packages that arrived today in my kitchen . . . one is from Rena Matus and the other is from Carrie Tome. I am sure to open them and photograph them tomorrow! There are just a few outstanding swaps and I hope I will see them in my mailbox tomorrow -the last day to receive. I will definitely let you know! 

Sharon Borsavage: Alpha Stamps garden variety swap

My very talented friend Sharon Borsavage signed up for the Alpha Stamps garden variety postcard swap, much to my delight! There is something about the postcards and ATCs she created that literally pull me in closer. I think it is her great design and that she really puts feeling into what she creates. Take a look yourself and see what you think. These first two postcards are probably my favorite of all she made -click for more detail.

I love the ribbon, button, beads . . . sharon's jewelry expertise sneaking in!

from the Garden Scrap sheet

This postcard is also amazing!

One to trade . . .

and one ATC for ME!! (from the seed packet sheets)

Sharon: thank you, even though you have been so busy, for taking part in our garden variety swap. It would not be the same without your beauty and inspiration! Have a great vacation!! Check out Sharon's blog: Livewire Jewelry, where you can read more about creating these delicious pieces.

4x4 collage swap -Roads+Paths: Sharon Borsavage, Pennsylvania

Oh my! From my good friend in Pennsylvania, Sharon Borsavage, we have four very creative views of our theme, looking at roads and paths as journeys in life. I love Sharon's collage work and I am so happy she could join us in this exchange!

To see Sharon and I work together in 2 Altered Books, visit this set of photos. We have only just begun this personal exchange and I will be adding more pages there soon. Thank you, dear Sharon!

ATC Swap: Love gone wild - #17 Sharon Borsavage, Pennsylvania

- Oh my!
From my friend and altered book partner Sharon Borsavage:

i love the wild painted background Sharon has chosen to do. 

These are really wonderful, Sharon!
Please check out Livewire Jewelry for more of Sharon's diverse and beautiful art!