Swapping Art 2

This morning I sent HRH to the village with "mail art" that needed to go to various locations around the US.  Every time I do this, I pause for a moment and "I think to myself, what a wonderful world"  that allows me to send pieces of myself all over the world.  For some reason, and you all know this, it is rather disconcerting to mail off one of your creations to some unknown person, who may or may not love it.  It takes a brave brave person to do this.  It does get easier with time.  So, as I post pictures of what I sent today, I beg those who will eventually receive something from me, please please love it! lol

I joined two different ATC swapping groups dealing with the words of intent for 2011.  In one group we made other peoples words.  In the other we made a set of our own selected words.  

And for the first time ever, I joined a quiltie swap.  The fabric in altered group does one of these monthly.  I have never swapped things like this before.  For the month of January they are doing the letter S, and so something shiny was to be included.  All the fabrics on the front of this is shiny as is the beaded butterfly shape. I really love love love the colors and shine to the piece in the center!  I like challenging myself to do new things.  Making a quiltie and beading both are new activities for me.  

Now, I still have several things to finish:  an altoid tin, some fabric valentines, and my glossy project for January.  (see link to right if you want to do a glossy)  So, I think you will be seeing more "mail art" posts soon.