Saturday, August 8, 2009

Flip Flops Are Done

I finally finished the flip flops for the swap I'm in. Jennalee from Artrageous Afternoon is hosting this event and once I got into it, I had a lot of fun, but boy oh boy, I had a hard time with this one. My creations are below.




My one and only other swap I did with Jenn was the Easter Egg garland which was lots of fun. I don't know why I had such a hard time with the flip flops. I guess because it was hard to get past the fact that you wear flip flops so they couldn't have any texture to them because you certainly couldn't have texture under your feet! I had to keep telling myself that this was a creative enterprise and texture is good, but Easter Eggs were definitely easier for me to make!! We'll be making these flip flops into a garland also and I'm anxious to see the ones I get in return.

The next project I have to work on are ATC's for an ATC Club I recently joined at my local scrapbooking store. Our theme for this month is "Under the Sea" and I really love what I have planned. I'm going to be including some sand and shells from Sanibel and I am excited to get working on them.

Sanibel is beautiful. While these next two shots are not the best, I wanted to share the view from the living room of the condo we're staying at, as well as a picture of Rachel standing in the Gulf of Mexico.

Vacation time is such fun!!

6 comments:

said...

Really neat flip-flops Joyce! I would love to try something like that. Looking forward to seeing the ATC that you make!

Cheryl said...

I love the flip-flops, especially the last pair. I couldn't even attempt something like that! Wow what a view you are enjoying and your daughter is a doll! How wonderful your special time must be.

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Hi Joyce,
That looks like fun...who knew you could alter flip-flops!!
I think you'll enjoy the ATC swap..I know I love mine!
Great ocean photos.
Looks like you are the only one who signed up for the Pay It Forward..
Warmly,
Deb :)

Connie said...

I've never ever seen decorated flip flops like that, honey! ADORABLE!!!
xoxo,
Connie

Sherri said...

Hi Joyce! Looks like you were a busy creative person the last few days! The flip-flops look great! I have always wanted to go to Sannibel Island and your pictures make me want to really go now!

myaliasgigi said...

The Flip flops came out soooo nice and you should be so proud at this being your first time. You look like Pro..and as I said on Facebook your daughter is so beautiful...