Valentine Candy Box: the filling

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Several days ago, I showed you a box I made for the swap hostess of the Valentine Candy Box Swap.
Here's what I put inside:
Some old lace...
some beautiful vintage fabrics in Valentine-y colors...
and then this:






So much fun!

Comments

Patty said…
Lucky swap partner! What a delightful collection of wonderful things!
February 9, 2013 at 7:52 AM
Linda @ A La Carte said…
Beautiful swap box and filled with amazing items!
February 9, 2013 at 8:55 AM
Kathy said…
That is an absolutely amazing selection of goodies and she will be thrilled!
February 9, 2013 at 9:21 AM
kathyinozarks said…
this is amazing-your partner will be so thrilled at all the treasures tucked inside
February 9, 2013 at 11:42 AM
Maggie said…
Such TREASURES!! She's going to love it all. I love that skeleton key (and everything else, too)!
February 9, 2013 at 1:53 PM
Wendy said…
A stunning box of treasures to be sure! Your swap hostess will be over the moon when she receives this lovely box from you Lauri!
February 9, 2013 at 2:36 PM
Curtains in My Tree said…
Any of us would want that box of sweet tresures
February 9, 2013 at 3:16 PM
Thistle Cove Farm said…
What a GREAT box of goodies! My sister is teaching herself to knit so I think I'll make her a sweet box of knitting stuff to encourage her. Thanks, Laurie!
February 9, 2013 at 5:44 PM
Marrianna said…
This is the kind of swap I could really enjoy. Of course, I enjoy all the swaps. But to get a box of goodies like you've made would be fantastic. I love to do things like this and look forward to how you even got this idea started for a swap. Maybe I can do the same thing with somebody else. Just love your blog and all your pretty pictures. You do fantastic work. I am so glad I follow you by email. Makes it easy for me to remember to visit your blog and others.

Marrianna
February 10, 2013 at 7:35 AM
Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said…
Some lucky lady is going to be thrilled with this box of beautiful treasures. I'll take this over a box of chocolates any day:-)
February 11, 2013 at 7:49 AM
Something Special said…
Yes I was the lucky recipient of that beautiful box and its contents. Thanks so much Laurie.
February 16, 2013 at 9:45 AM
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