Belated commenting on all the lovely things posted recently!
@Myrthena and @seeuudee - how nice to have an in-person swap! You both included so many great items, each made with such care! My particular favorites are the bunny (so serene), resin dandelion (so delicatel!), mug (what a beautiful glaze color), earrings (such a variety), folded book art (the precise folds!), and resin pyramid. Truly a treasure trove of gifts!
@Abbeeroad - the stitched piece and emperor card are fantastic but I really love the flower! Stunning.
@photojenn - beautiful monochromatic watercolors! Such an excellent job on both- the dimension in the forest piece is great. And the galaxy card 
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@jeanneleigh - The foxes are adorable! I love that you did all four seasons. 
@megwell - “Courage is knowing it might hurt and doing it anyway. Stupidity is the same. And that’s why life is hard.” 
I haven’t heard this quote before but I love it!
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Thanks, everyone! I totally take credit for (raiding my partner’s Pinterest to get) the quote.
@jeanneleigh, feel free to take them out of the pockets if you want. I decided to go mini pocket letter-style because it felt fancier, but if a different presentation works better for you, go for it.
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This gallery is phenomenal everyone!! I’m a bit behind on comments (I’m a bit behind on everything in my life atm lol) but I will enjoy going back through and admiring everything again, it’s all fabulous!!
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After a nailbiting wait, my precious envelope from @Tapestry has arrived! I got not one, but two pieces of 4x6 art, plus a glamorous bookmark, and sweet stickers
Here’s a closer look at the art - this cool little guy is hand-stitched fabric, even better in real life. I love the expression on his face!
This watercolour frog is an absolute treasure, I love him so much!! A favourite story and creature for me 
Thanks so much for swapping with me, and sending such beautiful pieces!
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Oh my, the frog is magical but scrappy cat with mushroom has my heart. The love!
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I’m so relieved the envelope arrived and you like everything! Thank you for swapping!
I was so happy with how the frog watercolor came out. The cat fabric art was inspired by Jude Hill’s Spirit Cloth designs and uses fabrics from fabric swaps here on LC. The bookmark is alcohol ink on vellum from a valentine’s box of chocolates . I really loved the iridescent pattern and decided to repurpose it.
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Thank you 
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Omg! @Tapestry THAT FROG!!! 
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I received a beautiful painting from @Bunny1kenobi! She used chalk for the aurora borealis and I love how she gave it a bit of a haze and just look at that background sky - it works so well against the trees!
Thank you for inviting me to this swap, Deanna, I really enjoyed swapping with you!
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Whoa, that looks electric!
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Gorgeous! How did you get the colors of the lights so vibrant and soft?
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Love the foxes in a series! Summer is my favorite one!
Always fun to see your art transformed, @megwell ! You always use the most interesting everyday stuff to make beautiful pieces!
I love the stitched kitty! @Tapestry , you are very talented and diverse in what you make! The frog watercolor is simply gorgeous! (that lily…the frog’s expression…wow)
Darn, @Bunny1kenobi …your night sky art is lovely…I love how the soft colors light up the sky!
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@Tapestry - Oh my goodness. I did art for this swap too, and now I am embarrassed! LOL! That frog is magical to me. It is absolutely gorgeous. I love it so much!!! And the cat is so cool. I love how you did two completely different styles.
@Bunny1kenobi - Your night sky is dreamy! Lovely colors and feel.
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Wow! I love the seasonal foxes, the quote-y ATCs, the scrappy cat, and the gorgeous northern lights! This gallery is phenomenal.
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@Tapestry I love the cat and frog! I love that you made things with completely different techniques. And the expression on the frog’s face - he’s up to something! What a smirk!
@Bunny1kenobi great effect for the Northern Lights!
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I received this absolutely gorgeous painting of the Golden Gate Bridge and surrounding area from @photojenn
It’s around 7”x10”
And an equally amazing note card and book mark
Thanks for the fantastic art!
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Thanks for the kind words, friends!
@curiousfae I used white chalk and then used colored chalk over top of it (in most places… you can see I left some of it white). I did the chalk in several layers hoping to increase the vividness of the color.
@Tapestry I’m in love with your frog. There, I said it. LOL!
@photojenn the bridge painting is just beautiful, as is your cosmic art.
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@photojenn lovely piece with beautiful details. You nailed the reflection of the bridge on the water.
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this gallery is quite outstanding, as all LC galleries always are!!! i love everything, but def love, love that foxy goodness!!
so. i’m not sure who it was putting over the edge, @Magpie or me, but i wouldnt open hers until mine was out the door, and it took FOREVER to dry. we didnt really have a theme, just “make whatever you want” and i’m wondering if someone just kept sewing til they ran out of thread? hmmm…def spoiled on this one and my pics dont do @magpie’s awesomeness justice!! its been a long month and i barely have it in me, so please excuse all the pics of my feet, i didnt notice that until i just looked at this. man alive…haha
(the reverse side is the smaller fantastic fox fabric!!)
side view of awesome fabric basket
bookmark, and hot pad/trivet thingies (technical term, no?) reverse is the lighter green that coordinates on the foxy bag
foxy bag
most awesome accordion pouch, filled with most awesome cards!!!
the cards!!
more cards, plus sassy bookmark:
from the bottom of my dark, dark heart, thank you @magpie for the most awesome foxy goodness and there’s no way i’d be regifting any of this!! i cannot stress how much i LOVE it. in fact, i probably wont even find proper homes in my house for it, but i’ll just keep it next to the computer so i can look at it ALL the time!!
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