Since I was feeling a bit unmotivated creativity-wise at the beginning of the year, I decided to sign up for a swap and I was so happy to see there was a Valentine Swap going on at Etsy Cottage Style. I signed up right away. Funnily enough, I was partnered with my friend Marsha from Tattered Chick!
Here are some of the things I put together for Marsha’s Valentine.
I made the heart out of scrapbook paper, sewed it, and stuffed it with some fiberfill. A red scrapbook paper on one side and a sheet music one on the other.
I also made the pocket/tote and filled it with some goodies.
Some Luscious Lips chocolates, vintage trims, a couple of Valentine’s Day Bingo cards I printed out, an Altoid tin with LOVE Scrabble tiles, a charm and an old key, some nice chunky buttons, some crystal charms, and a few other bits and bobs.
I couldn’t have asked for a sweeter Valentine to swap with! Here is what Marsha sent me.
Marsha makes such beautiful things. I’m so happy to have received some of her creativity!
What a great swap! You both had some really pretty things. I love your sheet music heart. =)
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What a sweet swap! It's always nice to share treasures and beloved supplies. What fun.
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy, oh the swap was wonderful and the treasures you created and sent are so special. I love everything you designed and the tote is precious. She is going to be so thrilled. Love the goodies you received too. What a gorgeous necklace. The tussie is so pretty and French chic.
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Swaps are so fun and such creative and great treasures. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy, You both had a wonderful swap and sent each other such beautiful gifts.
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Julia
Kathy, I participated in the swap and this was my first time with this group. I love love love Valentines swap. They are so much fun to put together. Love everything you made as well as received. All so pretty! You should do a tutorial on the tote you made and how you did the graphics on the front. I would love to see it.
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Oh its been far too long since I did a swap! Your gifts are lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely swap items. Hope you are feeling recharged. I am mooching around your blog looking at your furniture redo's featuring French typography. I bought a nice coffee table (3 dollars - thrift shop) I'd like to 'do' for my daughter's place.
ReplyDeleteThese swaps are so sweet! Everything you created is lovely and one puts their heart into it! I need to get some creativity mojo back once we get moved into the cottage! Looking forward to it~~~Blessings, Roxie
ReplyDeleteHow neat! Love all the treasures ~
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Pat
Wow, you both made out with great goodies! How fun :)
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Kathy, you made some lovely gifts! What a fabulous idea to have a swap! I'm with you on the creativity; mine has left the building! I just can't seem to get motivated! You have been one busy girl! I love all the goodies- so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThey are a ll great!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun swap! Looks like you both scored some lovely treasures. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely thing to do in honor of Valentine's Day and you both made such pretty swaps :)
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Your blogging sister, Connie :)
Precious hearts!
ReplyDeleteWow, I Love them Both! this has been a great swap to get me back in the mood as well!
ReplyDeleteHuggs, Nancy
Hi Kathy! Aren't swaps the most fun? You've done a wonderful job on the goodies and I'm sure your gal will love everything. Thank you so much for your kinds words and I appreciate you more than you know.
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Shelia ;)
Sweet!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great thing to do … loved all the goodies!
ReplyDeletehow fun to swap such goodies, kathy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun swap! You both have such lovely goodies. Love the scrapbook paper heart you made!
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