So here's the loot for the Mellow Yellow swap I participated in. As I mentioned before, Rachel {my swap partner} said she was partial to black + polka dots, so I went with it + that became my theme.
I made little origami boxes. I filled one with black speckled eggs that I found in my favorite store. Not sure what she'll do with them, but I thought they were so pretty + would look nice in a little bowl. Then I decided to make push pins. Can I tell you how easy they were to do? I just bought a button kit, + some black + white polka dot fabrics {I had a bunch of other black + white fabric at home} I hope they prove useful. I picked up a metal "J" for Rachel's last name. Of course, I had to make her a MINI Taylor Book. This is the first time I sewed ribbon to the spine. I really liked the way it came out :) As you can see, I'm really getting into sewing! I decided to make little black felt pouches for the letter + the book. Don't look too closely at those, that darn acrylic felt is just so crappy! Wouldn't hold a grommet at all... though I tried.
Rachel has a five month old baby, so I picked up a little black + white kitty cat. {I looked + looked for a Dalmatian, but no luck} A few sand dollars + a starfish pulled it all together :)
Now for all the goodies I received!
How funny that we both went with black + white AND she sent me an initial? I love the "K" it's hanging in my studio as I type. She also sent me a pretty tub of lip gloss {which I'm using already} some very pretty b/w tags {which I think she made herself!} a terrific book filled with great black + white imagery and to top it all off, pop rocks :) Which I've never had, but I've been told not to let the kids have them. They sure look fun.
All in all, a really fun package + swap. Now to finish up my package for the five senses swap. Erin, your package will be mailed to you soon!
