The Valentine 3 Inchey swap

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Oh I have been dying to show you the 3 incheys I got from the Valentine swap I did with some of my Silver Bella buddies!  Feast your eyes on all this beauty:
This is the little canvas book that Jeanelle created for each of us to hold the 3 incheys!  Isn't it FUN?!
The sweet "be mine" sentiment on Mollie McCabe's 3 inchey; she included a beautiful vintage valentine in her gift packet, too!
Jami Miller's woven ribbon heart 3 inchey
 Look how cute Miss Lynn wrapped her 3 inchey...
isn't it pink and pearly and gorgeous!  (If you haven't already downloaded Amy Powers' newest ezine, you must go get it; Miss Lynn is one of the contributors/stars this time and it is, as always, FULL of inspiration!)
This little crazy quilt was made by Connie.
I love how Tamantha wrapped her 3 inchey and sealed it with wax!
Her 3 inchey had a little heart that slips into a lace pocket.
Sweetness!
Lisa's 3 inchey wrapped in hearts...
 with a tiny silver heart in the middle of layers of red and pink prettiness!
Here's a perfectly-wrapped 3 inchey from hostess Jeanelle...
a lovebird!
Finally -- here's mine!  I wrapped it in vintage textured wallpaper, covered with a page from my favorite novel, Pride and Prejudice, with Fitzwilliam Darcy's initials in the bottom right corner.  I decorated the front with a pretty vintage valentine wrapping paper heart; the paper was a gift from Suzanne.
I stitched Darcy's silhouette surrounded by the words of his proposal to Elizabeth Bennett, renewed.  I embellished it with tiny felted roses and beads.
Here's the whole haul -- complete with another vintage valentine from Jeanelle, and, of course, chocolate!  So. Much. Fun!  I am so blessed to have been able to participate with all these talented ladies!

Comments

Angela said…
What beautiful creations! They are all so lovely and delicate looking! Amazing!
February 12, 2011 at 5:12 AM
Valerie said…
wow! fab looking inchies! happy valentines.
February 12, 2011 at 5:46 AM
Anonymous said…
Oh! How I LOVED this swap!
February 12, 2011 at 6:29 AM
Micki said…
The inchies ae wonderful! They are really made beautifully!
Micki
February 12, 2011 at 1:33 PM
Anonymous said…
Absolutely beautiful! You all have such fun.
February 12, 2011 at 3:52 PM
Kathy McElroy said…
What a beautiful collection of inchies. How fun! Sounds like a wonderful group.
February 12, 2011 at 5:09 PM
HI! I'm Tabitha said…
what a fab swap. i luv ur inchie
February 12, 2011 at 6:52 PM
kana said…
The inchie swap is great! I am also attending Karla's Birdsong event...we are going to have a wonderful time! Look forward to seeing you there.
February 12, 2011 at 9:27 PM
Hope said…
Love all the inchies! They are so adorable. Can't wait for birdsong!
Hugs~Hope
February 13, 2011 at 2:16 PM
Unknown said…
wow! I so wish I wouldve been a part of this. These are all really beautiful....
February 16, 2011 at 8:31 AM
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