Part 1!
As some of you know, I took part in a "Grandma's Attic" match box swap this month hosted by JoAnne, over at
Vintage Dragonfly. She hosts a cool matchbox swap every month. This next month is a halloween swap and there is still time to sign up! Just pop on over to her
flickr group for details. Or click on the icon on my side bar>>>
As you can see, I received the cutest Grandma's Attic match box filled to the brim with goodies from Michele over at "
Something Special" Blog. Michele did such an amazing job with the box. It is so vintage and I loved everything she sent! Here is the box with an old fan, postcard and notecard.
She sent me these lovely old buttons.
A hand crocheted pink lace square, porcelin salt shaker, vintage jewelry and jewelry bits, crystal chandy pieces, pearls...
Vintage ephemera and dresden pieces, a jeweled hair comb, metal charm frames, and a frozen Charlotte head
Thanks so much Michele!
Now for Part 2!
This is the match box I made for
Laurie, Indulge Your Shelf. I used a flocked vintage wall paper with a damask pattern for the cover in a beautiful chartreuse green color. The drawer was covered in a coordinating flocked striped vintage wall paper with a vintage button closure. I made the rose on top with a piece of vintage trim.
I knew Laurie liked alot of the same things I did so I just pulled from my beloved collection...hoping she would enjoy them. The next few pictures are courtesy of Laurie who shared her pics with me as I did not get photos of all the goodies inside. Thanks Laurie! I packed everything in this cool vintage candie box.
A collection of laces and trims
Vintage cards, ephemera, and vintage wall papers
Trims, rhinestones, buttons, jewels, spools, ephemera, Frozen Charlotte, etc...
And this cute little tin I found at a local antique shop, perfect for tiny vintage buttons and bling!
I am so sorry it took so long for me to post about these gooides. I have been a little busy with school starting back up and then caught a cold the first day! I am so excited to make some things with my goodies soon! Take care! God Bless! Becs