Wednesday 15 June 2011

The Bead Swap Blog Hop

Yesterday I mentioned the bead swap organised by Sarah at My So Called Junky Life and revealed the Pretty Packaging that I made to parcel up my beads for Sarah. (Which, thanks to a certain Curly Scrapbooker, has quickly become a Pinterest favourite. Thanks Jo!)

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Today, I'm able to show you the beautiful package that I received in return and, of course, the beads it contained. Since I was partnered with Sarah herself, I knew that I'd be in for a shabby chic treat and I was not disappointed. Just look at that ruffle and those gorgeous rhinestones! *swoon*

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Inside, I found the cutest, little birds nests. I wasn't able to get a good photograph of them - because of their teeny-weenyness - but they're sure to be on show at some point! There was also a dinky bag filled with the most luscious beads - freshwater pearls, glass sparklers, rhinestones, cute charms and lovely findings. I'm a very lucky lady!

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I haven't had chance to make anything with my new stash, but I'll be sure to share when I do. In the meantime, you might like to pop over to My So Called Junky Life to see photographs of the beads that I sent - because I'm a doofus and forgot to take photographs - and you'll also be able to find links to the other swap participants. I've found some fabulous new blogs to oogle!

8 comments:

  1. Ooo you are a lucky girl and I love your wrapping it looks so sylish x

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  2. glad to be of service clair ;). loving the beads u received so much choice. cant wait to see what u make with them,
    jo xxx

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  3. OOOH look forward to seeing what you do with those lovely beads. Gorgeous matchbox gift wrap - great idea

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  4. What a beautiful box and beads!

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  5. what a great collection of wonderful looking beads and pretty things - gorgeous.

    re: your comment on my blog. the little string of lights is a super cute mini USB string that plug into my computer. They never get put away because they are too cute! But I might have to go and raid the Christmas boxes for a few baubles though. This staging takes a bit more thought than I'm used to!

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  6. Here I am at last! Hello m'dear :) You already know I love your packaging and also love these beads, right? xx

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  7. Such pretty packaging! I love that box so much. And the beads it contained are very nice too. ♥

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  8. You lucky thing! What wonderful and beautiful things to be sent.

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