Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Petite Inspiration Swap - Flea Market Edition

***Edit - This swap is now full. We have over 60 players! Soooo fun. Groups have been emailed.***

As promised, here are the details of my next Petite Inspiration Box Swap!!!

1. You will be placed in groups of 3 players. You will need to make a "Petite Inspiration Box" for each of the other players in your group (2), and you will receive one back from each of the players in your group (2).

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. The theme of this swap is Flea Market Finds ~ it is very open-ended, but please keep with the vintage style. Find out your partners' likes and dislikes, collections, favorite crafts, etc. Here are some ideas of what to include: Old buttons, millinery, lace, ribbon, trims, jewelry findings, ephemera, images, charms, cupcake toppers, old game pieces, skeleton keys, old sewing supplies, doll pieces, small doilies, hankies, 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 February 28th. 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: ***Sorry, this swap is now full.***
*Name
*Please select which best describes your "Flea Market Style":
(a) Neutrals, whites, aged, chippy, rusty
(b) Victorian, pastels, florals, foof, cottage
(c) Bright, bold, kitsch, retro, funky
(d) Anything goes!
*Email address
*Blog address, Website, Flickr, or Etsy Shop
*The country that you live in
*If you are willing to ship internationally

6. I will send a confirmation email when I receive your info. I will close sign-ups on Friday evening or at 50 players, whichever comes first. You will receive your group info by Feb. 8th. Feel free to grab the button above to add to your own blog.

Hope you can join the fun!!!

32 little birdies told me:

Stevie said...

YAY!!! Off to email you! xo

Becca said...

Count me in!!!! Love your swaps!
Hugs

Christine Edwards said...

Oh yeah! I've been wanting to do one of these and always miss the deadline. This is gonna be a good theme too!

Sassy Marsha said...

I am so IN!!! Emailing you!

kathy said...

YAHOO _ this will be so wonderful -
I love swapping these - Off to email you !!!

barbara burkard said...

EMAIL SENT!!!

Jessica at Kids Napping? I'm Scrapping! said...

I will email you now! What a fun swap. :)

Sassy Marsha said...

Email sent!

Something Special said...

Yes, I have been waiting to get in on one of your petite box swaps. I sure hope i am one of the 50 players. Yeah yeah yeah! I am off to email you too!

Hope said...

Hi Heather~
Please count me in! I am emailing you right now!
XO~Hope

stephanie said...

Love the petite inspiration swaps...Just sent you an email...

Thespoena McLaughlin said...

Glad I saw this before it was too late. I just send my email, hope the swap isn't full already.

tiffany said...

sounds like so much fun! sending you an email!!

JaN's ArTy JouRneY said...

Love your inspiration swaps!
Email on its way :)
Jan x

Petite Michelle Louise said...

oooooh..i'm in! going to email you now! :)

natalea said...

Just signed me and my mom up!!!
can't wait! xo nat

curlyqmosaics said...

I just emailed you! This sounds so exciting, I am a huge flea market junkie! :)

Peace said...

I've emailed and am SO EXCITED!

Miss Rhea said...

I am emailing you now, I hope you still have room :) :) Hugs :)

Tart Deco™ said...

You know I wait with baited breathe for these swaps! My last partners were wonderful and I can't wait to meet more! This is the perfect swap theme for me! Email coming soon.

Steph @ Tart Deco

Jennie said...

Hi Heather!
I just sent an email to info@speckled-egg.com. Count me in; this sounds fun!!!

Jennie

Home and Heart said...

Oh ME too please!!

Jennifer said...

Way too much fun!

Just e-mailed ya at info@speckled-egg.com.

Tina @ TinyBear said...

Oh - I would love to join in on this if there´s still room. Just emailed you.

Cristina-Sweet Pea Ink said...

Yes please! Sign me up! I think my mama just sent you an email, but I will too! Xoxo

Elyse said...

oh, there's nothing better than a speckled egg swap. i will need to sit this one out (again) but have a fabulous time! love the theme!!!

happy february ~

xo
elyse

Mary Ellen said...

Gosh I would love to do this swap!! I am afraid I will have to pass as it is so very busy these days. I just know everyone's boxes will be fabulous and I will be wishing I had joined in!

Heidi said...

Darn, I missed his one! My fault for not coming sooooner!
:)Heidi

Birds of a Feather said...

See what happens when you don't check your Google Reader...for days! Sounds fab-u-lous! I've got a full plate right now anyway!

Hugs
xo H

marie said...

Sorry I missed the swap this time! I'm looking forward to seeing some of the completed matchboxes!

paperbird said...

Darn- how did I miss this- this is my very favorite swap?- Next Time!

Donna aka "Grammy" said...

I am new to your site just found it today. I sure would love to join in the next swap you have. Do you know when it might be?
Great site!
Donna