Petite Inspiration Box Swap - Curiosities Edition

 Edit: This swap is now full.  Group emails have been sent.  Enjoy!


I am thrilled that so many of you really enjoy these matchbox swaps!  I had originally planned to try to mix things up and try a new type of swap, but I received so many sweet emails about these over the summer that I just had to do it again!

The theme for this swap is Curiosities ~ with Halloween approaching, I thought this would be a fun subject.  However, I also didn't want to limit it to a Halloween swap.

I was thinking that the Curiosities theme could also cover flea market finds, steampunk style, and all those other fun and funky bits that we love to use in our projects.  So, it is pretty open-ended.  I hope that makes sense!  Please read the guidelines below if you are interested in joining the fun!

Here you go!

Petite Inspiration Box Swap - Curiosities Edition

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 and fit the Curiosities/Flea Market theme. You can include some Halloween-related items as well, but the whole box doesn't need to be Halloween-themed. 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, interesting bits and bobs, doll parts, game pieces, 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 September 26th. 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:

*Name
*Email address
*Blog address
*The country that you live in
*If you are willing to ship internationally

*Please select which best describes what your favorite types of "Curiosities" would be:
(a)  Flea Market Finds - aged, chippy, rusty, natural/nature-inspired
(b) Victorian, Steampunk, Alice in Wonderland
(c) Halloween themed
(d) A mixture/anything goes!

6. I'll send you a confirmation email once I receive your info.  I will close sign-ups on Monday evening or at 50 players, whichever comes first. You will receive your group info by Thursday evening. Feel free to grab the button above to add to your own blog. ( Images from the Graphics Fairy).

Hope you can play!!!