Thursday, March 10, 2011

Good Things Come in Small Packages

I finally caught one of Heather's Petite Inspiration box swaps before the sign-ups closed. And this was a good one too, with a Flea Market theme. I was paired with some spectacular partners that put together a couple of really fantastic boxes.

Jessica decorated the outside of her box with a Steampunk theme. Inside were so many wonderful photos, tags, buttons, gears, alphabet tiles, numbered ruler tape, and key.

My other box came so elegantly dressed from Jayme. Again so perfectly stuffed with all things that I adore like numbers, buttons, clock faces, jewelry pieces, velvet ribbon, glitter, metal trim pieces, tiny apothecary bottles, vintage ephemera.

They both sent things that I know I will put to good use in some future projects.

I made a pink "shabby chic" box for Jessica. Jayme's box was ripped off from one of the Advent Calendar tags by the 2 Gypsy Girls. They were a lot of fun to put together, and the best thing was that I already had all the fixin's, and didn't buy anything new. Good things definitely do come in small packages.

8 thoughtful people had to say...:

Sea Witch said...

these are lovely and I adore items made from found items or "the stash". Hope all is well with you and those you love. Sea witch

ana said...

how lovely!

Jane said...

What a great swap! You received some wonderful little boxes and the one's you made were just as amazing. I love the blue one with the wings.
I also read your previous post....more great items. You would never know you don't sew!! I think you may have just found a new hobby :)
Jane

Tammy said...

These are so beautiful! What a fun idea.

Cricket said...

what pretty boxes and treasures inside! How do you make the boxes Christine, is there a template for them somewhere or instruction?

blessings,

icandy... said...

oh, i'm not sure what's more beautiful... the boxes or the treats inside!!
everything is so dreamy!
hugs,
christina

CINNIBONBON said...

Stunning work all around!!!

Jane said...

Hi Christine,
Just stopping by to say Hi. I know you haven't posted in awhile so I'm just checking in. I hope you are doing well.
Jane