Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Petite Inspiration Box Swap - Nesting Edition

***Edit: This swap is now full! We have over 50 players! So fun. I've sent confirmation emails to everyone who had asked to join ~ if you signed up, but didn't receive one, please let me know ASAP. I don't want to leave anyone out! I had a really great response to this and could have missed an email.***

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 have a NESTING THEME~ BIRDS, EGGS, NESTS, FLOWERS, etc. Some ideas of what to include: Old buttons, millinery, lace, ribbon, trims, jewelry findings, ephemera, images, 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 photos of the boxes from previous swaps here.

4. You will need to mail your boxes directly to your partners by April 7th. 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 , be sure to send the following:
*Name
*Email address
*Blog address
*The country that you live in
*If you are willing to ship internationally

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.

23 little birdies told me:

Jessica said...

Yay! What fun, Heather! I'm brimming with ideas. I'll send you an email now. :)
Jessica at Kids Napping? I'm Scrapping?

cristina said...

yay! see...here i am stalking...lol! how fun for spring...i'd love to play. :)
xoxo

Petite Michelle Louise said...

i have been wanting to join one of these swaps for a while now so..here goes! ALL i can think about these days is spring..birds..eggs and nests so this is PERFECT! i will email you now!
~*~*~michelle~*~*~*~

Katsui Jewelry said...

Yes, Heather. I love it! I had a funny felling this might be it!!!

I will send you an e-mail...

I have a new blog! Check it out if you have time. We had to call it Katsui Jewelry because Katsui was taken.
I know you are really busy so...only if you have time!!!

Lorrie said...

It sounds like such fun - and what a great theme. I loved doing the Valentine swap. But I'm not joining in on this one because we're in the midst of a move. I might create just such a box for myself though, to take a break from packing, sorting and more packing.

NicNacManiac said...

Oh my gosh !!!!Heather....Birdies...delightful!!
I will send you an email...this looks like tons of Spring fun!!
Happy Wednesday xOxO Nerina

tarnishedandtattered.blogsot.com said...

Yes, I'd love to play. I'll email now. Lisa

Stevie said...

Yay!!! I was hoping you would host another bird themed swap of some sort! I emailed you my info!

Katsui Jewelry said...

Heather,
For some reason, my e-mail to you isn't going through. I really want to be a part of this!
Suz

stephanie said...

Loved the last one and looking forward to this one as I just emailed you in hopes that this swap hasn't filled up yet! Thanks for hosting...

Mum of the Bride said...

Do you have room for one more?
I've crafted a bird themed wedding for my sweet daughter and have a stash of little lovelies begging to be shared! Cheers!
Mum of the Bride...Sharon

gwen said...

This looks like amazing fun, hope I made it in!

Recycled Rita said...

Hi Heather!
I signed up through your website, I wasn't able to get it to go thru with the addy you posted...I hope that's okay! I can't wait!
karen....

Little Pink Studio said...

Yeah! Love this theme, and I just emailed you!
Cerri

Jenny Fowler said...

I just can't say no... :)

Saucy said...

I want to take part, badly! I will send you an email ASAP! My head is bursting with ideas.

Elyse said...

i missed signing up but that's probably a good thing. have a great time!!!

xo
elyse

Lynne Laura said...

Hi Heather,

I can't believe it, I blinked & your swap is full...never thought it would fill up so fast. Next time I guess.

Kindredly, Lynne Laura

Angela Harris said...

This cute little birdie image is on some egg paper mache boxes at Michaels. SO cute!!

Birds of a Feather said...

How did I miss yet another fabulous swap!
xo H

Jeanne Oliver said...

you are amazing at setting up so many swaps.

Bunty said...

Oh dear, have just heard about this swap and I have missed the boat! It sounds lovely. Have fun with it.

Barbara

Marlene said...

ahhh sooo wanted to do another inspiration box swap...I just love doing them...well I guess the saying is true the early bird catches the worm..hope to be in your next one heather I loved doing the Heart and last years too..have a honey of a day ~ Marlene