Welcome, welcome friends
to the Club Scrap Crewel & Unusual Blog Hop!!
This month's Club Scrap Kit - Crewel & Unusual is such a fun kit to work with. To begin with the name really threw me when I first heard it...so I had to look it up. I knew crewel had something to do with needle work but nothing beyond that - it's one of the few arts & crafts I haven't tried - LOL!! So, here's what I came up with... Crewel, crewel work or crewel embroidery is traditionally a wool product stitched in a linen twill. It's not a counted type stitch but more free-hand allowing a more artistic touch. Apparently it's been around for quite some time...well over 1,000 years! So there you go.
And here's what I created for you... A Crewel & Unusual Pocket Letter. Pocket Letters, unlike Crewel, has been around for a relatively short period of time so they are just beginning to catch on. You may or may not know, recently I hosted my first Pocket Letter Swap here on the blog and it was a resounding success. Most people already asking for another because it was so much fun!
What is a pocket letter? It's a fun way twist on pen pals. You take a baseball card page protector, fill it with ATC size cards (2.5 x 3.5"), place goodies behind each card and a letter to the recipient tucked somewhere in one of the pockets. Fun and easy!
Actually, this basic idea has been around for quite some time in different forms (among ATC swappers) minus the goodie stash but last year Janette Lane came up with the catchy little name and used Project Life cards as the inserts. Since then popularity has been growing ever since. Rubber stampers and paper artists have taken it a step further by creating their own art cards to personalize them and make them their own.
It's a really fun way to share a little bit about yourself, your art and some goodies all rolled into one. Pocket Letters are not only fun to make but receive as well.
Here is a close up of the individual stamped cards....
The long stem flower was actually one of the printed cardstocks included in the kit. I cut it apart and embellished each card differently. The top portion has pop dotted leaves, second card has a stamped sentiment "be" with a wood embellishment "happy" (that also came in the kit) and on the final card the stitching is highlighted with glitter.
And here's a peek at the back, filled (except for the note) and ready to be sent off to.....??????
GIVE A WAY ALERT!!!
That's where you come in! Have you ever made a pocket letter? Have you ever rec'd one??? Yes, No???? well, simply leave a comment telling me if you'd be interested in participating in a PL Swap. If so you might be the person I send this PL off to!
You have until 3-5-16 to post a comment, at that time I will select one person that I will send my Crewel & Unusual Pocket Letter to.
Good Luck Friends!
And keep your eye on the blog for another PL swap coming soon.
It's time to send you off to the next blogger...
And remember if you get lost along the way
you can find the complete list of hoppers here -
Supplies:
ClubScrap.com - Cardstock, Rubber Stamps, Embellishments
IMAGINE Crafts - Memento Ink
Other: Page Protector, glitter, sequins, round mini brads
Hello Roni, these pocket letters are afantastic idea and wonderful for all not to little scraps that are left. You created a wonderfulpocket letter from this kit with lovely details.
ReplyDeleteI'm making ATC's for almost 10 years now, but never 've sent or received a pocket letter yet. I'm sorry I missed your first PL swap and hope to participate in the next one. Greetings, Trix
ReplyDeleteI'm making ATC's for almost 10 years now, but never 've sent or received a pocket letter yet. I'm sorry I missed your first PL swap and hope to participate in the next one. Greetings, Trix
ReplyDeleteNever made or received. Will have to look for a tutorial on this.
ReplyDeleteRoni, your pocket letter creations are adorable!! Love this one!
ReplyDeletePocket letters! Love the idea! I heard about them but never saw one created! Neat idea!
ReplyDeleteI love this! And one of these days, I need to make time for a PL swap. What fun they would be to make and to receive!!!
ReplyDeleteVery unique and fun! I have not made this or received one but would love love love to participate!
ReplyDeleteI love this. I make ATCs but this seems a little daunting!
ReplyDeleteThis is darling! I have not participated in a PL swap before. I love ATC swaps so I am intrigued by taking it to the next level. I can't wait until you have another :) Thanks for bringing us Ink Stains. I appreciate all of your consistent hard work sharing ideas for us. I don't always comment, but I check your blog every day.
ReplyDeleteI've been an enthusiastic ATC-maker for a long time, participate in the CS ATC swap every month. Pocket letters are an intriguing extension that I'd love to try. What fun to make a larger project of something I love doing!
ReplyDeleteI have never done a PL swap but have been making atcs for ages and ages. Maybe in the future I might do a swap. In any case thank you for sharing your Crewel and unusual pocket letter with us.
ReplyDeleteGetting ideas for the next PL swap. Dixie a/k/a Mom
ReplyDeleteCool idea! Have never swapped PL before. I will look forward to receiving my first from you ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your creativity with us!
Melanie
Your PL is awesome Roni! I haven't ever participated in a swap, but I saw some of the ones that were swapped when you did it last month.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have made and received my 1st PL in your swap. I like what you did. Crewel isn't for me. But I have embroidered on cards ans ATC's. I would enjoy getting 1 of your PL's.
ReplyDeleteI just love your pocket cards. I am going to have to try and make one
ReplyDeleteI've never made or received a pocket letter...never heard of them, actually. What fun! Your pocket cards and treats are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteI've never made or received a pocket letter...never heard of them, actually. What fun! Your pocket cards and treats are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteI now have two pocket letters in my possession and have made two in return. They are very fun! Thanks for a chance to win Roni!
ReplyDeleteCan I be your pocket letter pal! LOL. What gorgeous pocket cards!
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of Pocket Letter but it sure sounds fun. Kinda like letterboxing without going out!
ReplyDeleteLove your fun pocket letter! I have not made one yet. They look like a lot of fun though! Have been considering joining in on a swap!
ReplyDeleteI have neither made nor received a pocket letter, but I've been quite intrigued by your posts about them. I love to make ATCs so this might be a great way to extend the process and share them with others. If you do host another PL exchange, I'll sign up! Anne
ReplyDeleteI had never made or received a pocket letter until the swap you hosted last month. It was so much fun! Definitely looking forward to the next one! :)
ReplyDeleteI had never made or received a pocket letter until the swap you hosted last month. It was so much fun! Definitely looking forward to the next one! :)
ReplyDeleteI had never made or received a pocket letter until the swap you hosted last month. It was so much fun! Definitely looking forward to the next one! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the pocket letter concept-what a great idea! Nice work Roni!
ReplyDeleteRoni! Cute pocket letters. I have never received or made a pocket letter!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great swap to get involved in! I had to look up "crewel" myself. Love all you mini masterpieces!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun thing, I had not really ever heard of such a thing, but it sounds and looks way awesome!!
ReplyDeleteThe Pocket Letter idea is so cool, and who wouldn't love receiving yours!!!!! Adorable!
ReplyDeletethanks for hosting the pocket letter swap- it was my first and it was such fun! would love to do another, Debix
ReplyDeleteLovely pocket letter!!! I still have to make one of those!
ReplyDeleteLilian
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