Swap-tastic

I recently had the opportunity to coordinate a swap with friends featuring items from the new Stampin' Up! catalog!  I was so excited to get little packages in the mail with amazing creations that I can share with others.  These cards really are beautiful and inspire me so much!  I just have to brag about these to everyone.

First, let me show you my swap.  It features the Butterfly Basics stamp set and the 2015-2017 In-Color collection, which I love!  Mint Macaron is my favorite color!

Now for the fun part- showing off my friends work!  I am awed by how lovely these are all and completely inspired to make more cards.  I will CASE these for sure!  First up- these cutie by Pat Mayer.  The island indigo insets shine like jewels thanks to some crystal effects!

Jane Harala's creations are always great, including this card set.  The Bohemian DSP is so rich and goes great with the Floral Wings stamp set.  Jane always puts in the best little details, including the inset of this card.

I am literally OBSESSED with Cindy Cort's card.  When I looked at the front- I thought "How adorable!!"  Then, I opened the card and...

 Poww!!!  I love the this balloon and can't get over it's cuteness!  The cotton paper on this is perfect for creating the folds on this 3d feature.  A-m-a-z-i-n-g Cindy!

Tonya Byrd made this adorable card, and I just love how she added the extra touch of popping up one of the flowers with dimensionals.

Last but certainly not least is Denise Knowles' Pinwheel fun fold card.  Isn't this amazing?  Once it is opened, you have this fantastic note space as well as the pinwheel effect repeated.  The Bohemian DSP is really featured here too.  Love it Denise!