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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Petite Inspiration Box Swap

Recently, I had the  pleasure of participating in a 
"Petite Inspiration Box Swap: Flea Market Edition" hosted by  none other than Heather at Speckled Egg.
This wasn't my first and it won't be my last as i just adore these altered matchboxes and all the lovelies inside.


The first box to arrive was from Lorraine at Paperbird....
It was covered with vintage inspired paper and embellished with a foil bird and sweet millinery flowers....


...inside, were all of these gorgeous tresors....
lots of paper lovelies and millinery flowers...

...oodles of lace, ribbon, flowers and trims.
Merci Lorraine for your heartfelt and lovely assemblage for me. 
I will treasure it.


Next to arrive was one from Kristen at Sweet Dreams Art Studio....


....covered in a creamy textured paper and a gorgeous glittered flower with a french tag...

...it was filled with yummy bits of lace and flowers....

...and paper bitties, tags, buttons and trims.



Merci Kristen for the love that went into creating such a sweet and beautiful assemblage for me. 
I adore it!

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Here are the boxes i created for them.....

...covered with an actual vintage bill head from 1921...

...and here's a peek at what was inside....








I hope they love their petite boxes of inspiration as much as i love mine!

A big Merci to Heather for hosting yet another wonderful swap!

Avec Amour,
~*~Michelle~*~



25 comments:

  1. They are beautiful! I think I got the inspiration I needed for my sister's wedding from this post. Merci!!!

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  2. Love the boxes you have received Michelle. And those you made are awesome. I´m in that swap too, but haven´t received my boxes yet.
    Can´t wait.
    xo Tina

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  3. SPEECHLESS!!!
    Oh your little packages are too adorable Michelle.
    I am in love.
    What lucky girls to get to swap with you!!!
    Amy

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  4. Such beautiful treasures!!!! I have always wanted to join a swap. How do you find them?
    Thanks for sharing
    Rebecca

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  5. Michelle, so many beautiful treasures in such small packages! I'm happy for you and your partners. How wonderful to share in such a terrific swap.

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  6. Thank you Michelle for posting our swap. I loved participating in this swap with you and Kristin. I hope to post the sweet boxes I received tomorrow.

    Have a beautiful day.

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  7. Oh my it is all so pretty. I just love that idea. Your blog is always so beautiful - like you!! It is like a beauty break at the end of the day......

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  8. You artists are amazing! The boxes are so lovely and full of yumminess. The ones that you created are so beautifully wrapped and I love all the goodies inside.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  9. Oh your petite boxes are scrumptious! I'd love to participate in a swap...let me know when there's another!

    Abby

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  10. Michelle, it was a wonderful swap and hope to have my pictures up in the next few days. My little one's fever has spiked again and now I'm sick with it also--ah, the fun of kidlets!

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  11. Your petite boxes are beautiful! How talented you are!

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  12. Michelle your boxes and your gifts are just fabulous! I love them.

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  13. Hi Michelle,
    what a wonderful swap! Your petite boxes are
    beautiful - love them.TFS. Have a great weekend.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  14. Swoon swoon! Love them all. How fun.

    Hugs,
    Judy

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  15. UHHH Michelle, Love them, all- everyone made the most besutifull collections for the boxes,-and all of them so beautifull outside,too.
    I love what you put inside yours.
    Hugs, from Dorthe

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  16. These swaps look like so much fun! Everyone's new little treasure chest are so beautiful and full of so many little pretties!!

    Hope you are enjoying your day!

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  17. What a wonderful swap, Everyone wins!!!!
    hugs Lynn

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  18. OH WOW, this is pure gorgeousness!!! What amazing treasures!!!
    XO

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  19. Each one is just as pretty as the one before!

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  20. I would love to do a swap! Anyone willing?

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  21. Gorgeous boxes Michelle!! FINALLY got your blog to come up again. Hope it stays. :)
    Where can I find matchboxes to alter?
    Blessings~

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  22. ~ sigh ~

    These are JUST the kinds of things that make my heart go pitty-pat. All of them are so very BEAUTIFUL!!!

    I hope you have a lovely weekend, Michelle!
    Hugs,
    Zuzu

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  23. Oh, I love them all...the ones you made and the ones you received...such teeny-tiny treasures!
    Rene
    THANK YOU for the sweet anniversary wishes...we had a wonderful time together!

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  24. Hi Michelle,
    Just found and now a follower of you incredibly lovely blog!! All that you have done with your petite boxes and the beautiful vintage paper is just to swoon over...they are such treasures and would be such beautiful gifts! Looking forward to visiting often!!
    xx
    Debbie

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  25. Love the sweet lil boxes, and your blog! I'll be stopping by again! Happy Spring! Monica

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Taking the time to share your thoughts...your words...and your inspiration fills my soul....Merci.
~*~Michelle~*~