Chain Mail Swap - Birthday Card with Match Day Stamp Set & Dies


For the past few months, I’ve been taking part in a chain mail card swap with fellow Aussie SU demonstrators. It reminds me of the childhood game Chinese Whispers, where the message never quite ends up the same as it started!

Cards in our swap can evolve in much the same way. The first card in each blog hop begins as an original design, which is then posted to the next person on the list. Each participant creates their own version by CASEing (Copy And Selectively Editing) the card they receive before sending it on again. This continues throughout the group, with each card changing a little along the way.

I’ve absolutely loved this challenge, there’s something so exciting about opening the letterbox every two weeks to find a new card waiting to inspire me. I must admit, I’m really missing that happy mail now that this round has come to an end.

For today’s blog hop, we’re starting with Genna's card. I recommend beginning with her Facebook post, then clicking through the links to see how each card transforms along the way.

I'd only just received the Match Day bundle when I sat down to create my card for the chain swap and I was inspired to use my latest purchase. As you'll notice through the blog hop, I took a slightly different approach and used the grass as my "torn edge", unlike everyone else. 



Close up


With decorated envelope


Inside card


Thank you for stopping by and reading my blog. I hope you have enjoyed my project and that you are inspired to get crafty!

Stampin' Up! products used in today's project: 
Stamp set: Match Day
Ink: Granny Apple Green, Balmy Blue, Memento 
Cardstock:  Granny Apple Green, Basic Black, Basic White
Die Cutting/Embossing: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Match Day, Alphabet a la Mode
Stampin' Blends: Granny Apple Green, Gray Granite 
Other: Silver Foil, Blending Brushes, Greetings For All Ephemera Pack
Adhesive: Seal, Stampin' Dimensionals, Adhesive Sheets

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