Monday, February 13, 2012

Dotty Swap


Today is Holly's Dotty Swap reveal.  I like to use these swaps as a way to push myself creatively.  Rather than continue to craft in the same rut over and over.


  Swaps give me a chance to step outside my comfort zone.  This one had me ripping seams, trashing projects, and working on things I didn't think I ever would.


In return my amazing swap partner Angelina of Ruby Jean has spoiled me dotty!


Whitman linen books, dotty darling fabric and the most amazing vintage tin horn I have ever seen.


Who could resist this face?


I sent Miss Angelina...dotty scissors with a felt fob and scissor keeper.


A place for those polka dot pins...


An applique house full of dots for them all!  Enjoy them Angelina.

Holly this was a wonderful Swap.  Thank you for hosting.


Sweet Valentine's 


Letters of loveliness on the wings of friendship.
Thank you Molly

13 comments:

Mecky said...

What cute fabric and yes, that little face is so cute!
Your scissor keeper is so neat!I am sure she will enjoy them all.

GardenOfDaisies said...

Wow! You and all the gals in this swap are amazing crafters. The swap looked like such fun! But adding crafting deadlines to my busy life would not be such a good thing to do. So I ooh and aww and then step away. Maybe when I retire.

Unknown said...

Oh Renee!
Your partner really knew you! I so wanted to be in this swap, but my partner had to drop out and she is one of my friends here in Arizona so it wouldn't have been all that fun as we know each other so well! LOL I hope next time I can participate!!!! I love the idea of this swap!

busymartha said...

I love my polka dots! You ladies really know how to make each other happy!

Kathy said...

Oh so sweet!!!

Little Susie Home Maker said...

Wow, what great Dotty surprises! I think you guys did a fantastic job with creative ideas for this swap. I am going to be a little behind in my reveal with Mom Wald's Place, as I had some issues getting hers to her in the time frame. But she is such a great sport understanding life some times has its curve balls. Thanks for sharing what you guys swapped! They are so cute!
Blessings,
Susie

Musings from Kim K. said...

I always enjoy seeing what others put together in swaps and your goodies always inspire. Your scissor keeper is just precious! What a fun swap!

ImagiMeri said...

Congrats dear friend, to both of you. Both of you did an amazing job and you're both so blessed. As you might have guessed, I was Sandy's partner and since we see each other a lot, and know each other so well, it really would have just been like any other day. We're always giving each other stuff.

Have a great day,
Meri

Anonymous said...

Wow that tin horn with dots really is something! And that red and aqua fabric is fab!

Love everything you sent Angelina, too! It's been fun seeing so much dotty goodness!

I'm glad you enjoyed the swap and you are most welcome! ♥

❁Velma ~Down Our Country Road❁ said...

Those items are so darn cute, I can't stand it! Wow.
And, Renee, the items you made are too adorable...I thnk it is well worth all the stitch ripping and starting over that you did ;)

birdie blue said...

such sweet polka dotted goodies, my friend. love what you sent, it's all so perfectly you. miss angelina did you up right, too. love, love that fabric.

happy valentine's day.
xo
molly

MomWaldsPlace said...

Oooh, we were supposed to be revealing today?!

You are a Dotty Pro!

SueLovesCherries said...

Renee, I love both what you gave and what you received! I have to post mine; I guess now would be a good time!