A Swap For All Seasons: May's Sampler

Friday, May 15, 2015

May's Sampler

All finished. I really enjoyed working with the pretty blue and white fabric this month. Have you been noticing the great matching matchbox in the pictures? A swapping friend made this for me (I cannot remember who! Isn't that sad?) and I've loved it. It has been sitting on my desk for a long time. When I pulled the blue fabric out of the project box this month, I put the little box in the picture because it matched so sweetly. I decided it belonged to the fabric, so I added some vintage blue buttons, and passed it along to May with her sampler. I guess you can call it "regifted" ~ I prefer to call it "repurposed with love"! Just a simple tag and tissue paper wrapping and it's ready to go. In fact, it already went! Its arrival in the UK actually preceded that of the new princess! Happy May, May!

7 comments:

Debbie said...: heheheheee...I'm the one who made that little box for you, Linda...I recognize the ribbon. I'm honored it will be flying across the pond to May...it does go so well with your lovely sampler.; May 15, 2015 at 11:03 AM
May said...: Hi Linda, I adore my May fabric sampler... it's so Beautiful, Love the little box thank you Debbie x x x the buttons are lovely.. Have a great weekend ahead... Hugs May x x; May 15, 2015 at 12:43 PM
Createology said...: Bluetiful Banner and Matchbox. Some things are just meant to go together. Creative Blue Bliss...; May 15, 2015 at 3:43 PM
Linda said...: Debbie! I should have guessed! Please know that I love and enjoyed your matchbox dearly! It was on my desk for a long time. It was such a perfect match that I just had to send it with the sampler! Linda; May 15, 2015 at 3:48 PM
Debbie said...: No worries, Linda...it's getting a second life!; May 15, 2015 at 10:20 PM
Dreaming of Vintage said...: What a beautiful sample! I love the blue!; May 18, 2015 at 10:39 AM
JansArtyJunk said...: Beautiful!!! Love it all! x; May 19, 2015 at 2:54 AM

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About the 2015 Swap

The Swap For All Seasons blog is always open and welcomes all visitors! Please feel free to visit often for ideas, tutorials, inspiration, seasonal fun and giveaways. Feel free to leave comments too!

The 2015 Swap is not open to join. A small group of talented crafters will be creating and swapping "Mini Fabric Samplers" each month from which a personal garland/banner may be made by many of the artists at the end of the year.

Many of the samplers (as well as those showcased for inspiration only) will be shown on this blog, on our Flickr group page (see link below), on Instagram at #aswapforallseasons or on the artist's individual blogs (a list of artists and their blog links is coming soon).

Welcome to A Swap for All Seasons!

Hi! My name is Linda and I am a wife, mom of 3, nurse, crafter, knitter and collector of vintage goodies. I love all things old, sweet, and handmade! I especialy enjoy sharing these things with the network of wonderful, kindred art friends that I have made through blogging and swapping. I love to host swaps, and have hosted many through my own blog and on my favorite Yahoo Groups.

A Swap For All Seasons was a little idea of mine that just kept growing... I envisioned celebrating each season with a delightful, high quality swap, that would bring joy to all who participate! The first A Swap For All Seasons swap was in the Fall of 2008!

Each year of swapping is a little different. For instance, 2015 swaps are not open for all to join. But all visitors are welcome and encouraged to visit often throughout 2015 for ongoing seasonal and crafting inspiration! It is a happy place to be!

An Important Message About Sharing Artwork on This Blog

I would just like to take this opportunity to mention that when I post another artist's work, it is ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSPIRATION. I DO NOT promote copying another's work AT ANY TIME. I do not want there to ever be any question of my intentions. I am simply showcasing techniques and providing examples to inspire our own creativity. And please know that I always seek permission from the artist prior to showcasing her/his work when possible.
The only exception is if it is an image that has been posted on multiple Pinterest boards. I will go ahead and repin it here, with a link to the artist and/or website whenever it is available.