For Christmas the Marie Antoinette Mail Art Group decided to hold a "Holiday Secret Marie Swap". I missed out on the last secret friend swap, and was so excited when one of the members volunteered to host it! This meant I got to join! I just finished up everything the other day and got it all packed up! I can't say who it is for yet until they receive it. SHHHH. . . . . It's a secret!
Part of the rules where that the gift of items had to come in a pretty decorated display. I really was not sure what I wanted to do at first and looked all over for a neat idea. At first I thought a pretty hat box would be perfect, but I was surprised how hard it was to find one I liked. Then I considered boxes. In the end I decided to go with a handmade stocking! Above is a photo of the cuff on the stocking. It is very long and skinny whimsical looking stocking.
Inside we had to include a number of different things. Including handmade tags (first photo). One handmade ornament, but I made two. A faux cake and another Marie inspired ornament. My partner likes pink, can you tell. BUT so do lots of people in the Marie Antoinette group.
Other required items were: fabric, paper, four different pieces of ribbon, 5 embellishments, and 6 flowers. I was sure to include all of this, and then some. :)
I was lucky to have plenty to share and had lots of fun putting my kit together. I was sure to include some of my recent fun finds. Like the embroidered material I got on clearance at Joann's, some fabric from the unique cape.
Some pretty millinery, and vintage jewelry pieces. I hope my secret friend likes it, I had so much fun putting it together!
Happy Holidays!
Gorgeous Cassandra! I am sure whoever gets it will LOVE it!
Posted by: Sugar and Spice Art Confections | November 23, 2009 at 04:00 PM
So lovely Cassandra! I wish I wasnt busy helping with my daughters wedding or I might have played too! I will have to be satisfied to be in the cake book.
Posted by: Debra | November 23, 2009 at 04:00 PM
What a beautiful package! How pretty and romantic. You are the kind of person everyone wants as a swap partner. Have a happy Thanksgiving week!
Posted by: Thespa McLaughlin | November 23, 2009 at 04:00 PM
One word--- GORRR..GEOUS!
Posted by: Crafty Gal Linda | November 23, 2009 at 04:00 PM
Over the top Fabulous!! Whomever receives is very lucky. Hugs Grace
Posted by: Grace | November 23, 2009 at 04:00 PM
Absolutely lovely - I hope its me! So pretty!Barbara
Posted by: Bunty | November 23, 2009 at 04:00 PM
Wow Cassandra, how beautiful. Someone is going to be a happy and lucky girl.
Posted by: Terri Gordon | November 24, 2009 at 04:00 PM
Hello! I peek in on your blog every now and then and it always fills my heart with inspiration.I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving!xoxo Cori
Posted by: Cori G. | November 24, 2009 at 04:00 PM
wowsers! How beautiful! Your a true Romantic !! hugs, Kimberly
Posted by: Paris Rags Romance | November 24, 2009 at 04:00 PM
Your swap partner will be very happy!!! I too love pink and adore everything you have chosen. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Julia - "Vintage with Laces" | November 24, 2009 at 04:00 PM
Hello Ms. Cassandra,Your blog is absolutely lovely! I see you are doing very will with your Marie swaps and have been published to boot. Good for you! Im so glad I visited. I will definitely be back.xoxo~Kitty Kellie
Posted by: Kell Belle Studio | November 26, 2009 at 04:00 PM
Beautiful! I wish I was your secret swap girl... but I didnt join so I guess not. LOL!! Lucky girl!
Posted by: Bryanna Lenan | November 26, 2009 at 04:00 PM
Gorgeous, gorgeous pink beauties!
Posted by: Terri | November 27, 2009 at 04:00 PM
Wow! Love those ornaments! Your blog is gorgeous!
Posted by: Carrie at In the Hammock Blog | December 03, 2009 at 04:00 PM
Your items are incredible you are very talented I love every romantic piece. Sincerely Jonny
Posted by: Jonny J petros | December 04, 2009 at 04:00 PM