Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Valentine Swap

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.

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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.

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I also made the pocket/tote and filled it with some goodies.

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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.

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I couldn’t have asked for a sweeter Valentine to swap with!  Here is what Marsha sent me.

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Marsha makes such beautiful things.  I’m so happy to have received some of her creativity! 

22 comments:

Okio B Designs said...

What a great swap! You both had some really pretty things. I love your sheet music heart. =)

Jeanine

Unknown said...

What a sweet swap! It's always nice to share treasures and beloved supplies. What fun.

Celestina Marie said...

Hi 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.
Hugs

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Swaps are so fun and such creative and great treasures. Hugs, Marty

Julia @ Vintage with Laces said...

Hi Kathy, You both had a wonderful swap and sent each other such beautiful gifts.
Hugs,
Julia

Foxhollow Studio said...

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.
Teresa
www.foxhollowstudio.com

Decor To Adore said...

Oh its been far too long since I did a swap! Your gifts are lovely.

Tea in the Library said...

What 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.

sweetvintageofmine said...

These 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

Gypsy Heart said...

How neat! Love all the treasures ~

xo
Pat

must love junk said...

Wow, you both made out with great goodies! How fun :)
Susan

Anonymous said...

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!

One More Time Events said...

They are a ll great!

SheilaG @ Plum Doodles said...

What a fun swap! Looks like you both scored some lovely treasures. :)

Connie said...

What a lovely thing to do in honor of Valentine's Day and you both made such pretty swaps :)
Happy Valentines
Your blogging sister, Connie :)

From the Old InkWell said...

Precious hearts!

Nancy said...

Wow, I Love them Both! this has been a great swap to get me back in the mood as well!

Huggs, Nancy

Anonymous said...

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.
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ said...

Sweet!!!

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

What a great thing to do … loved all the goodies!

farmhouse-story said...

how fun to swap such goodies, kathy!

Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...

What a fun swap! You both have such lovely goodies. Love the scrapbook paper heart you made!

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