Thursday, December 31, 2009

New Swap! Valentine's Petite Inspiration Boxes

EDIT: This swap is now full. I just sent all of the group lists to the players. PLEASE let me know if you didn't receive one (be sure to check your spam folders too)! Thanks!!!

I thought it would be a fun way to ring in the New Year by announcing a new swap!
I hosted a similar swap last year and it was a BLAST! I've had several requests to do it again.... so why not!?!? I'm thinking that I may host several of these sweet little box swaps this year to go with the holidays or seasons.

Petite Inspiration Box Swap
Valentine's Edition


1. You will be placed in groups of 4 players. You will need to make a "Petite Inspiration Box" for each of the other players in your group (3), and you will receive one back from each of the players in your group (3).

2. The base of the box should be a sliding match box. I found mine at my grocery store in a package of 3 for about $2. These are the larger boxes that measure about 5x2x1, not the teeny-tiny ones. Decorate the outside of each box, and fill them with artsy goodies for your swap partners.

3. The items in your boxes should be vintage or vintage-inspired and Valentine's Day themed. The main colors should be pink, red, and white. Some ideas of what to include: Old buttons, millinery flowers, lace, ribbon, trims, jewelry findings, ephemera, charms, cupcake toppers, etc. These boxes are fairly small, so they should be easy to fill up... just be sure to send quality, usable items that you would love to receive yourself. You can see some of last year's boxes here.

4. You will need to mail your boxes directly to your partners by January 25th. PLEASE only sign-up for this swap if you are able to have your swap items created and mailed by this date. As with any swap, it is reallllly important to follow-up with your promise to make quality items and send them on time.

5. To sign up for this swap, please email me at info{at}speckled-egg.com . Include your name, email address, blog address, the country that you live in, and if you are willing to ship internationally. EDIT: This swap is now full.

6. I will close sign-ups on Sunday evening or at 40 players, whichever comes first. You will receive your group info by Monday evening. Feel free to grab the button above to add to your own blog. (The beautiful box used in the button was made by Hope, and the photo was taken by Jeanne!)

41 little birdies told me:

Stacy/Creativemuse said...

WOW Heather those are Beautiful!
I'd love to sign up for this swap!
So So sweet!

Scrappy Jessi said...

hey sweets,
just poppin in to say Happy New year!!!
oxoxoxo,
Jessi

Terri Gordon said...

What a wonderful swap, I am very excited. Love your blog. Terri

Jeanne said...

Hey girl! You already know I'm in, but I'll email my "particulars" to you anyway!
xo
jeanne

Elizabeth Holcombe said...

Hi Heather!~~~This looks FAB! Sign me up!~~~XXOO, Beth

natalea said...

can't wait! love the valentine's theme! Happy New Year Heather!
xo natalea

NicNacManiac said...

How much fun is this...Valentine's Rocks...I'm in!!
Happy New Year Heather!!
xOxO Nerina :)

Sarah said...

I know I let you know that I wanted to be a part of this swap, but I just wanted to tell you that I am super excited about this! I have already gathered my vintage wallpaper and shabby supplies and I am getting started on Monday at craft day!
xo,
Sarah

Jessica said...

I would love to participate in this swap. It's a darling theme. I'll email you now! :D

vivian said...

Okeedokee.. I can not pass it up! sounds like fun! I guess I better get busy on nataleas swap and get it finished so I can start on this one!
hugs and Happy new Year!~

Hope Ellington said...

Heather,
Once again I am thrilled to be a part of this swap. It was SO much fun last year. Thanks so much for featuring my box on your post...I am honored. I started creating my boxes today and now I am even more excited. Happy New Year!
Blessings~Hope

Andrea said...

I CAN'T WAIT TO GET SWAPPIN!

Hey There! I'm Christy. said...

Beautiful! I sent you an email.

Suz said...

Yikes!
I am so excited about this swap!
Hugs,
Suz

Miss Rhea said...

How Fun ! I would love to join ! I am emailing you now :) Happy New Year !!!

Elyse said...

ahhh! i LOVED doing this last year and feel like i have learned so much creatively from other bloggers and am so wanting to join in! i will email you all of my info!

hooray for a heather swap!

happy new year!

xo
elyse

Sue said...

Hi Heather!

Just emailed you to sign up for this beauty of a swap! I can't wait to get started.

Hugs,

Sue E.

TinyBear said...

I would love to sign up on this - just send you an email.
This would be sooo much fun.
Happy New Year
~Tina
ps: I´m having a giveaway if you would like to pop over to have a look :D

Lynne Laura said...

Yippie! I am in too and will email you the info.

Thank you for doing this creative swap!

Kindredly, Lynne Laura

Tracy Suzanne said...

Hi Heather. I would love to join in on this fun swap. I'm sending you an email next.

Happy New Years. Hugs...Tracy :)

Tracy Suzanne said...

I've also added your button to my sidebar.

Hugs...Tracy

April but some call me Prilyy said...

i just sent my ifo, would love to join!!!

Lorrie said...

I emailed you, so I hope I'm in. But I forgot to leave a comment until now.

I've already started collecting goodies - it's going to be so much fun!

Lorrie

Kathy said...

What fun! This sounds like such a blast and a great pick-me-up for the after Christmas winter doldrums. Happy New Year!

Miss Sandy said...

Heather,

I so wish I had seen this swap announcement sooner so I could have signed up, the boxes are just adorable! Happy Swapping!

Samantha said...

I'm too late...:( The first one was SO fun, I'm really sorry I missed this one. That will teach me to keep a better eye out for your next one!

Jenny Fowler said...

If you have any drop outs let me know - I'd love to participate, just a little slow these days.

April but some call me Prilyy said...

i emailed you but did not get a response. you can see that i wanted to join in the thread. here is my email
prilyyrules@aol.com

April but some call me Prilyy said...

i just found my confirmation email, it was in my spam. i was beginning to sweat there for a minute. thanks :)

tales from an oc cottage said...

Shucks! Well, If you find that you have missed someone and need to have a partner for them, I'd be happy to!

m ^..^

Kudzu said...

that's so sweet!

kudzu

Vintage by Crystal said...

Oh my gosh! This looks like so much fun! I'm bummed I didn't see it until it was full, but glad to hear that you'll be doing more!

And Happy New Year!! You, Heidi and I still need to plan our crafty afternoon!! :)

Anonymous said...

Drats - I'd been looking for a valentines day swap for weeks now and just came across your blog. Please let me know if you need someone to fill in for an unexpected cancellation - i would love to play.
Many blessings and i look forward to visiting you often !
jill
jillsibbald.typepad.com

Jana said...

Sorry I missed out on the fun but thank for the email, it meant a lot! Hopefully I'll make it in time for your next swap. Happy New Year!!!

miss lynn said...

hey heather,
if - IF for some
insane reason
someone can't
participate - please
keep me in mind!
i'm totally bummed
that i missed it!
happy day!

Hope | Paper Relics said...

so excited!

Tracy Suzanne said...

Hi Heather. Oh goody, I'm in! I'm so excited about getting to be a part of this swap. Thank you!

I know I saw an email from you the other day with a list of my swap partners but can't seem to find it now. I had a 24 hour bug, and now that I'm better and wanting to contact the girls, well I can't. Sorry to put you out but could you email me that info again.

Thanks and Hugs...Tracy :)

Keke said...

Heather,

Love your blog, the petite boxes are so lovely, so sad I found you too late! But the inspiration is amazing! XO Keke

Diane said...

Heather, I'm very sorry I missed your swap! But still....your pretty little box is so inspiring anyway!
Everyone participating is going to have so much fun!
Diane

KV Creative Designs said...

Darn I missed it! Please let me know if someone drops and you need an Angel!

Artful Blessings,
Kathryn

SweetAnnee said...

So sorry I missed it.. do you have a place I could join..so I'd know about your swaps and updates on your selling site..
Smiles, Deena