washi swapping

it's no secret that I looove washi tape {my hubby likes to tease me about it} so when I saw that Torrie was hosting a swap, I knew I had to join in. :) I was paired with the lovely Ashley from A Fox & A Wolf, and I just love the tape she sent!

I had to dig in as soon as I got the package,

and I happened to see this cute idea

on Torrie's instagram:

now my phone cord is much happier,

and I can't wait to put the rest of my new washi to good use.

thank you SO much, Ashley!

& thanks to Torrie for hosting, so fun!

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don't forget to stop by & enter to win

a pretty spring scarf!

mug swapping!

I have a definite thing for coffee mugs. I have too many already, but when I saw the sign up for CuppaKim's 2nd Annual Mug Swap, I knew I had to join in!

My package from Jaime came in the mail a couple weeks ago, and I was so excited to open it up. I got a great chalkboard mug (I've been wanting one for a while, but haven't had the time to make one!), VIA packets, a Starbucks gift card and the sweetest note ever. Thank you so much, Jaime!

I also ended up doing a 2nd swap with Christa; she missed the sign up, so we just swapped with each other. :) I got her package today, and she spoiled me with goodies. A sweet mug + cozy, earrings and bracelets (find similar ones in her shop!), mini cards, a notebook, even some yummy lip balm. So fun! I feel so blessed!

Thank so much to Kim for hosting, and looking forward to the next time!

be mine, valentine! {valentine's swap}

happy valentine's day, everyone! 

I got to take part in Caroline & Alissa's Valentine Swap this year,

and I'm so glad I did!

I was paired with Ashley from Sugar Mama Bakeshop.

She sent me a fun little box of goodies...

I got a sweet valentine card, a DIY cupcake for 2 kit (similar to this),

adorable cupcake flags & even a Starbucks giftcard!

{she's good, obviously.}

It was so fun to bake up my own little cupcake yesterday!

And to eat it, of course... ;)

Ashley, thank you SO much for the goodies.

So glad I got to "meet" you through this swap!

Be sure to check out her blog & shop while you're at it...

hope you all have a lovely valentine's day! xoxo! 

{handmade gift exchange!}

I was able to participate in the handmade gift exchange again 

{you can see my December gift here!}, and I think it's so much fun! 

Creating something pretty to send off to a new friend is something I really enjoy. ;)

Many thanks to Linda for being a lovely hostess!

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I was partnered with Danielle, and I wanted to send her

something pretty that she could enjoy all summer long.

I'll admit, I forgot to snap a picture of the gift I sent,

but it's very similar to this clutch:

I hope she loves it!

Here's what Danielle sent me:

a super cute key chain {I love these!} and a sweet embellished tea towel.

I know I'll get a lot of use out of these pretties!

Thanks so much, Danielle. :)

a little lovely

Recently I was able to participate in this wonderful Hoop Art Swap.

I so enjoyed putting together the hoop for Andrea,

and I absolutely love the hoop she sent me!

Isn't it beautiful?!

I can't wait to hang it in our bedroom once we get married. :)

Here's the hoop I made for Andrea:

I think I might make one of these for myself in different colors...

Love how it turned out!

Many thanks to Heather for hosting. I so enjoyed it!

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On another note, this weekend was crazy.

An annual church yard sale to help with all day Friday & Saturday really wore me out, and now I'm sick with a yucky cold. Not sure this week will be very productive...but hopefully I'll be feeling better soon.

Have a wonderful Monday!

{a lovely mug}

Isn't it lovely?!

Many thanks to Shannon for sending this beautiful mug to me.

The colors are perfect {some of my favorites!}, and I'm going to love sipping my coffee from it!

(I participated in the Craftaholics Anonymous Handmade Gift Exchange.)

{cold hands, warm hearts}

 I was SO excited to be able to participate in the Cold Hands, Warm Hearts swap, hosted by the lovely Sandy a la Mode and Much Love, Illy {love them both!}. My sweet swap partner is Kate from Be merry, Kate.It was so fun to get her package in the mail, pink bubble wrap and all! 

She went me some cute raspberry gloves with grey trim...

a lovely new mug, a handy purse hanger, a recipe to try, 

nail polish {the pink is on my fingernails now!},

and a sweet handwritten note. Yay!

Kate, thank you so, SO much for the gift.

I love all of it, and I'm glad we were able to "meet"!

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You can also see the package I sent to Kate, right here.

Many thanks to Sandy & Ilene for hosting and organizing!