Covert Robin Guest Post from Lena

So sorry I am late in getting this up today - just been one of those days.

I hope you all enjoy this guest post from Lena, my awesome Covert Robin Swap partner.  She is an amazing photographer and I am just in awe of her thread photos.  I definitely loved my surprise package and look forward to using my awesome new notecards!  Although, I may be a little stingy and keep a few for myself to decorate my sewing room...

Hi friends of Mon Petit Lyons!

My name is Lena and I blog over at Mom2MemphisAndRuby!

I am so happy to be here today to share what I made for Courtney for the Covert Robin Mystery Gift Exchange!

I was a bit nervous about signing up as a co-host since all the ladies are so wonderfully crafty & talented... and I'm, well... not.

But Rachael is a doll, and I was up for the challenge.

I was excited when I got word that I would be making something for Courtney.

But WHAT on earth would I make!?

I dabble in photography and just bought myself a new Canon... So I knew I'd like to do something with my photography.  I didn't just want to print off a few photos and mail them to her... I wanted to send her something she could use.

So, I made cards.

Aha! Something cute, useful & easy enough for even ME to do!!

I live in a small town, and don't have access to any big crafty stores.

I picked up some white 8x10 card stock one day, and spent a morning break cutting them into the size I would need to fit a 4x6 print...

I used prints with a white board and mounted them with white photo corners.

I thought the white on white was classic!

I chose 10 of my newest favorite prints that could work for any number of engagements!

I kept a few for myself, and have already used them as thank you cards!  They've been a big hit!

Worse case scenario, Courtney hated the cards, but loved a print or two...

she could definitely frame those as well!

I hope to see you over at Mom2MemphisAndRuby when my partner guest post with her gift!!

And, here's some information from Rachel about linking up:

 i can't wait to see what everyone has made (and received!)... the link-up will stay open all month, with prizes to be randomly awarded and announced on may 4. what were those prizes, again?

covert robin prizes, part 1
covert robin prizes, part 2
covert robin prizes, part 3

want more info? you can find covert robin overview and FAQs here, and learn a little bit more about how guest posting works here.

co-host guest posts will be going live on the following dates:

4.1 the idea girl
4.2 mon petit lyons
4.3 from blank pages
4.4 buzzmills
4.5 sew well maide
4.6 casa crafty
4.7 mom2memphisandruby
4.8 imagine gnats

time to link!!!